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.

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from April 24, 2025 to December 10, 2025
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Apr25

Earth Day Weekend

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!

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Event

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr26

Earth Day Weekend

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!

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Event
Apr26

Earth Day Festival

at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival! We’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome warmer weather & seasonal blooms.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Nature, Art, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Food, Waterfront, Cherry Blossom Festivals, Wildlife, Bicycling, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr26

Bronx River Open House

at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park)Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Save the Date! The 2025 Bronx River Open House will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 12 noon to 4pm, at the Bronx River House in Starlight Park. This Earth Week celebration will include: Free Canoeing on the Bronx River Giveaways & Prizes Kid-friendly educational & art activities and more! Stay tuned for more information! Email victoria.toro@bronxriver.org or jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org if you have questions or are interested in volunteering to support this fun-for-all-ages event.
Category: Education, Art, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Kayaking and Canoeing
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr26

04/26 City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Idlewild Park

at Idlewild ParkQueens

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Join Parks staff as we walk Idlewild Park to observe and collect data for City Nature Challenge, an international biodiversity competition taking place April 25 - 28
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife, Workshops, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr26

Seeding a Vibrant Afro-Indigenous Garden

at East New York FarmsBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Gather with us in the garden for seed starting and transplanting alongside stories of Afro-Indigenous crops! During our time together, we’ll connect and ground ourselves with various seeds relevant to African and Indigenous diasporas.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Apr26

90s Prom

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Dance the afternoon away on May third at King Manor’s 90s theme prom!
Category: Education, Dance, Art, Food
Free!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Apr27

Public Health Fair at the Greene Garden

at Greene Garden

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The garden group will be raising funds for local health clinics, healthcare providers and doctors in the area will be doing blood pressure screenings, and holding a blood drive.
Category: Education, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Free!

Apr27

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Apr27

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr27

Earth Day Weekend

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr27

Public Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location
, Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday. Each walk varies with the Guide leading it.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Apr27

Earth Month Celebration

at Walt L. Shamel Community GardenBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Come to Walt L. Shamel Community Garden and celebrate Earth month with the garden group! This will be a casual mixer including other local gardens in the neighborhood.
Category: Education, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Food, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr27

Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World of 19th Century Noho

at Merchant's House Museum

1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
With the 1825 opening of the Erie Canal, the city’s economy boomed and wealthy merchant families escaped the increasing noise, congestion, and commercialization of the seaport area to move “uptown,” to what is now modern day NoHo, then an exclusive residential enclave. Join us as we explore the Tredwells’ elite neighborhood and discover what life was like for the wealthy merchant class in the mid-19th century.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Walking

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Event

Monday, April 28, 2025

Apr28

Discus Thrower Day

at Icahn Plaza (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Join us for Discus Thrower Day at Randall’s Island Park—a celebration of art, history, and athletic spirit! Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Discus Thrower
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Track & Field
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr28

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This program fosters a love for science through engaging books, creative writing, discussions, and creative expression.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Talks
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr28

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This is a reading and creative writing book club that blends environmental science with storytelling. Children ages 9-12 are encouraged to join the club!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr28

City Nature Challenge Amphibian Walk at Alley Pond Park

at Upper Alley Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
For the last day of City Nature Challenge 2025, join NYC Parks Stewardship for an evening hike around Alley Pond Park in search of frogs and salamanders.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Apr30

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr30

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr30

Team RIVER Volunteers

at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

Apr30

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr30

Vital Parks Explorer

at Virtual/Online Workshop

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
In this interactive workshop, learn how to access key data on park amenities, planned renovations, public restrooms, upcoming events, and more with the Vital Parks Explorer!
Category: Education, Community Input Meetings, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Thursday, May 1, 2025

May 1

Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories!
Category: Education, Concerts
Free!

Saturday, May 3, 2025

May 3

Riverkeeper Sweep

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join hundreds of others throughout the Hudson River watershed to help keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse at the annual Riverkeeper Sweep.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
May 3

Building a Gutter System for Rainwater Harvesting

at Vogue Community GardenBronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to install a functional gutter system for garden tool sheds and pavilions.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

May 3

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit a Billion Oyster Project research station on the Baylander’s jungle deck.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!

May 3

Edwardian Mother's Day Tea

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
We welcome you to enjoy a spot of tea and light refreshments as well as the opportunity to learn some more about 20th Century teas and participate in some of the games enjoyed at tea.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Talks, Workshops

May 3

Reopening of the Joe Holzka Community Garden

at Joe Holzka Community GardenStaten Island

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Help celebrate the reopening of the garden and the new patio built by Project Evergreen. Join us for a day of outdoor activities and demonstrations. All are welcome!
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!

May 3

Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots & Remedies

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

May 3

“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour

at Merchant's House MuseumManhattan

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.
Category: Education, History, Tours

Sunday, May 4, 2025

May 4

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

May 4

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

May 4

Bug Buddies!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Best For
Kids
May 4

Public Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location
, Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday. Each walk varies with the Guide leading it.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Monday, May 5, 2025

May 5

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This program fosters a love for science through engaging books, creative writing, discussions, and creative expression.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Talks
Free!

Best For
Kids
May 5

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This is a reading and creative writing book club that blends environmental science with storytelling. Children ages 9-12 are encouraged to join the club!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

May 7

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

May 7

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

May 7

Team RIVER Volunteers

at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

May 7

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Best For
Kids
May 7

Tree Identification: Buds, Blooms And Leaves With Will Thomson

at Entrance - East 79th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park)Manhattan

5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Sharpen your tree identification skills and focus on emerging leaves, breaking buds, and seasonal flowers.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Thursday, May 8, 2025

May 8

Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories!
Category: Education, Concerts
Free!

May 8

Preparación para el Open Garden NYC / Preparing for Open Garden NYC

at Family Community GardenManhattan

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Los participantes aprenderán a organizar eventos de pequeña y mediana escala para el evento anual Open Garden NYC de GreenThumb. Este taller será en español / This workshop will be in Spanish
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Saturday, May 10, 2025

May10

Bird Bonanza

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Fly over to Randall’s Island Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at our annual Bird Bonanza!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids
May10

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!

May10

Open Bluegrass Jam Session

at East Fourth Street Community GardenBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Category: Education, Dance, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Free!

Best For
Kids
May10

Celebrate and Dance: Tinikling

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Celebrate this AAPI Heritage month at King Manor with the Queensboro Dance Festival by learning the National Dance of the Philippines, Tinikling!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Food, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Free!

Sunday, May 11, 2025

May11

Spring Birding

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring! Explore the gardens and woodlands with birders Gabriel Willow and Ryan Mandelbaum to look for resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Wildlife

May11

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

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