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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.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Self-Compassion-Focused Guided Meditation at East 4th Street Community Garden
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Come enjoy time in nature at East 4th Street Community Garden to mediate! Self-compassion mindfulness practices have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Category: Education, Nature, Accessible Activities
Free!
Event
Awaken to Inner Peace: Walk, Breathe, and Meditate in Nature
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at Awaken to Inner Peace. Let's cultivate calm & spread positivity in our community. Walk, breathe, meditate in nature. Discuss how to integrate peace into our daily lives.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Nature, Fitness, History, Dogs, Tours, It's My Park, Talks, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Native American Heritage Month, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Walking, Yoga & Pilates Classes, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Event
Monday, October 14, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Category: Education, Art, History, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Roots & Shoots Open House: a Youth Leadership Program
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Students ages 13-20, join us to earn community service credit and get involved in our environmental youth leadership program.
Category: Education, Nature, Talks, Community Input Meetings, Teen Media Education Classes
Free!
Foodway Tour with Journei Bimwala
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Bronx Herbalist and Forager Journei Bimwala for a tour of the Bronx River Foodway, NYC Park’s first edible public food forest. Meet the familiar and learn about the unfamiliar plants growing in this special site. For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
This event is generously supported by by the EPA, Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Category: Education, Tours, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Event
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Volunteer, Food, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Category: Education, Art, History, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (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, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Category: Education, Art, History, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Category: Education, Best for Kids
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Make Your Mark: Creating Halloween Themed Artwork Using Clay
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of creating Halloween artwork using clay.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Category: Education, Art, History, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Media Education
Free!
Event
Friday, October 18, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Category: Education, Art, History, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Action Movie Stunt Training
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun energetic fitness class where you learn how to do action moves.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Candlelight Ghost Tours of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House”
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations – and the latest stunning scientific findings.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Halloween
SUPER SPOOKY Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” for an in-depth look at the spookiest encounters and his latest research and findings.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Halloween
Saturday, October 19, 2024
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (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, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (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, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Category: Education, Best for Kids, It's My Park, Wildlife, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Education, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Husdon: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Walking
Free!
Build it Yourself: Vertical Rainbow Flower Garden
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Discover the art of trellis-making with Eric and plant selection with Chelsea. Our expert staff will guide you in creating a versatile trellis to showcase your favorite plants and flowers.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Field Guide: Fire Feast
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We come together to consider foods that signify moments of togetherness. This fire feast is to give energies back, to consider our togetherness and how we strive for freedom of others.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Annual Harvest Festival at Maple Street Community Garden
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
There will be craft activities for kids, a food demo, an herbal workshop, community reading, compost education, garden tours and "How Plants Work" performance. All are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Theater, Tours, Food, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Walking Tour: Reinventing the Bond Street Neighborhood, 1865-1900
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a captivating journey to discover the pivotal changes that shaped the “Bond Street area,” once a residential neighborhood for wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells. On this 90-minute tour, we’ll witness the dramatic changes that unfolded as commercial interests began to encroach, compelling these families to move uptown and triggering a metamorphosis of the entire neighborhood. Homes evolved into boarding houses, business establishments, or were demolished. By 1900, the once-fashionable neighborhood was primarily a commercial area, known for printing and manufacturing. Our walking tour will lead you to the majestic landmarks – from the imposing De Vinne Press to the Schermerhorn factory, Robbins & Appleton, and the historic Fire Engine #33.
Category: Education, Art, History, Tours, Talks, Walking
Event
Raptorama!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
See live birds of prey up close with American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and NYC Bird Alliance.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Candlelight Ghost Tours of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House”
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations – and the latest stunning scientific findings.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Halloween
SUPER SPOOKY Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” for an in-depth look at the spookiest encounters and his latest research and findings.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Halloween
Sunday, October 20, 2024
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Open House New York: Riverside Park South Locomotive
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
As part of Open House New York Weekend, visit the newly-renovated Riverside Park South Locomotive while learning about the rail history of Manhattan’s West Side from staff from the Riverside Park Conservancy.
Category: Education, History, Open House New York
Free!
Event
Waterfront Walks
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for a free walking tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park-- Every other Sunday at 10:30 AM starting at Pier 1
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Walking
Free!
Brooklyn FAM 2024: Festival of Arts and Music
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss Brooklyn FAM’s 4th annual flagship festival! Join folks from across the borough for an incredible celebration of Latinx and Afro-Latinx voices: Haitian, Afro-Dominican, Colombian, Afro-Colombian, Garifuna, Afro-Panamanian, Mexican, and Guatemalan.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Concerts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Food, Workshops
Free!
Ancestral Walk to Inner Peace: Connecting with Nature, History, and Unity
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Let’s come together for a mindful walk through the historical sites of the Conference House Park, and cultivate inner peace and unity through guided breathing and meditation.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Nature, Art, Dogs, Tours, It's My Park, Talks, Open House New York, Hiking, Native American Heritage Month, Workshops, Walking, Yoga & Pilates Classes, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
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