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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Food, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Monday, January 20, 2025
Ferry Point Park Martin Luther King Jr. Day Coastal Cleanup
at Emerson Ave. & Harding Ave. (in Ferry Point Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by helping us protect coastal areas in Ferry Point Park!
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Hiking, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Event
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Saturday, January 25, 2025
National Seed Swap Day
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
This program is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their garden, expand their gardening knowledge, or simply connect with a community of plant lovers. ?
Category: Education, Nature, Seniors, Gardening
Free!
Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Food, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Bronx Green-Up: Mushroom Cultivation 101 Workshop
at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in ), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essentials of mushroom cultivation, including the life cycle and ecological roles of fungi; how to select wood and prepare logs, and more!
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
NAHE Presents 4th Annual National Seed Swap Day at BGCG NYRP
at Bathgate Community Garden, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NAHE Farms for their 4th Annual Seed Swap on National Seed Swap Day. This event will be held bi-weekly until Sunday, March 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Category: Education, Nature, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Celebrate and Learn: Lunar New Year
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate and Learn more with us about Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 25th between 1 and 4 PM at this free family program!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Food, Lunar New Year, Workshops
Free!
Event
Sunday, January 26, 2025
How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Adult Lecture
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join for a free lecture by Harriet Shugarman on how to discuss climate change with your children.
Category: Education, Talks, Accessible Activities
Free!
Shipwrecks, Coins, and Controversies
at The Noble Maritime Collection
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Exploreexcavation techniques and dive into the legal, archaeological, and ethical problems of bringing coins and other artifacts to the surface.
Category: Education, History
Free!
Event
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Owls and Birds of Prey
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Led by our STEM team, you will learn about barn owls and snowy owls. These are two different types of birds of prey.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Wildlife, STEM Classes
Kids
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Facing Climate Change As Urban Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Food, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Coney Island Street Tree Care and Coastal Cleanup
at Park House (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees and coastline!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Event
World Wetlands Day Celebration
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day with us as we explore the importance of wetlands. Play EcoBingo & learn from experts about local wetland conservation opportunities.
Category: Education, Nature, Games, Talks, Workshops, Teen Media Education Classes
Free!
Hands-on Black History: Oysters!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us as we dive into the history of Black oystermen and the legacy of Thomas Downing, the oyster King of NY!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops
Free!
Kids
“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour
at Merchant's House Museum
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore some of the spookiest true tales of ghostly sightings at the Merchant’s House, as well as highlights from our ongoing research into strange and supernatural occurrences at the house. We’ll also test out some newly-built handheld paranormal sensors, and discover why The New York Times calls us “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House.”
Category: Education, History, Tours
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
How to Crop Plan with a Square Foot Garden
at St. John's Recreation Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Discover how advanced garden planning during the winter season can maximize your harvest during the growing season!
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Friday, February 7, 2025
Abstract Glitter Art: Patterns and Abstract Designs with Colored Glitter
at Activity Room A (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us to make Valentine’s Day themed art pieces.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Food, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
A Community Composting Event
at Frank White Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Highlighted by a special monthly theme, every 2nd Saturday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., come learn how to process organic material in a thermophilic composting system.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife, STEM Classes
Kids
Valentine's Day Celebration
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come create cards for your special person
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Valentine's Day, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Virtual Program: Ask A … Hospice Social Worker
at Merchant's House Museum
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join thanatologist Matilda Garrido and former hospice social worker (now in private practice) Carolyn Garnter, LCSW,FT, to discuss the spiritual and emotional care offered to those in hospice.
Category: Education, History, Talks
Free!
From Seeds to Success: Organizing Volunteer Days in the Garden
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer days in the garden are an excellent way to engage new gardeners! In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for volunteer management and event planning in your garden.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Community Ecology Reading Group
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Community Ecology Reading Group has been meeting for over a year. In the past year, we've explored trees, wildlife, and waterways and compiled a reading list on community ecology.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Food, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Freezin' Season Day 1
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Workshops
Free!
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Freezin' Season Day 2!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Freezin' Season Day 3
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Workshops
Free!
Friday, February 21, 2025
Freezin' Season Day 4
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Perfect Fit: Shoe Fitting & Footwear Advice
at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Hunts Point Recreation Center for a shoe fitting event that will help improve your quality of life. As an experienced runner, Coach Ricardo will share expert advice on how to cho
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Volunteer, Food, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
A Tredwell Tour with Museum Historian Ann Haddad
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Museum Historian Ann Haddad, who has been researching the Tredwell family for over 10 years, as she shares stories (both fact and family lore) of the occupants of East Fourth Street, as well as their ancestors and descendants, from the outspoken Loyalist who butted heads with Alexander Hamilton, to the renowned Bishop of New York who became embroiled in a shocking scandal, to the young man whose pleas for a daughter’s hand fell on deaf ears. Ann Haddad opens the Tredwell closet to reveal all the skeletons!
Category: Education, History, Tours
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Facing Climate Change As Urban Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Building a Wooden Raised Bed for Food Gardening
at Red Gate Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build your wooden raised bed—a perfect way to grow food plants or even ornamental plants outdoors.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Hands-on History: Elizabeth Cisco!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at King Manor Museum as we follow in the footsteps of activist Elizabeth Cisco, a Jamaica local whose activism lead to integrated schools!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids, Women's History Month
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Grow Your Garden: Planting & Transplanting Seedlings
at George Eagle Carr Community Garden (in ), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our workshop to learn how to grow a healthy garden! You’ll gain hands-on experience by transplanting seedlings using seed trays and soil.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Friday, March 7, 2025
Book Day
at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for an informational and educational literacy day at Kwame Ture Center.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 8, 2025
A Community Composting Event
at Frank White Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Highlighted by a special monthly theme, every 2nd Saturday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., come learn how to process organic material in a thermophilic composting system.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Maintaining Marine Park's Forever Wild Natural Areas
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn how we care for Marine Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife, STEM Classes
Kids
Garden Tool Care
at Spencer Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join our workshop to learn how to care for your garden tools, including rusty shovels and squeaky pruners.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
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