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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, December 28, 2024
Uptown Holiday Market
at Bandshell - Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Uptown Holiday Market at Jackie Robinson Bandshell lights up Harlem every Saturday in December from 12 to 6 PM.
Category: Winter Holidays
Holiday Science Spectacular
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season through a series of December and winter-themed experiments...
Category: Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House: Charles Dickens in New York, 1867
at Merchant's House Museum
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Surrounded by 19th century holiday decorations, flickering candles, and richly appointed period furnishings, audiences will be transported back 150 years in this captivating performance of A Christmas Carol.
Category: Art, History, Theater, Winter Holidays, Talks
Sunday, December 29, 2024
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at Hylan Blvd. Parking Lot (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park
at Union Turnpike Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging, Track & Field, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Monday, December 30, 2024
NYC Park’s 42nd Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wreath Interpretations returns for its 42nd year with over 30 novel wreaths guaranteed to spark your holiday spirit.
Category: Art, Holiday Lightings
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!
It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square
at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to help with cleaning, pruning, and mulching at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Category: Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Walking
Free!
NYC Park’s 42nd Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wreath Interpretations returns for its 42nd year with over 30 novel wreaths guaranteed to spark your holiday spirit.
Category: Art, Holiday Lightings
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!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at South side of Fornino on Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hatsuhinode (初日の出): New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike and Meditation
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Start 2025 with intention and tranquility. Join us on January 1st for a peaceful sunrise hike in Van Cortlandt Park. Let nature inspire you.
Category: Nature, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Event
NYC Park’s 42nd Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wreath Interpretations returns for its 42nd year with over 30 novel wreaths guaranteed to spark your holiday spirit.
Category: Art, Holiday Lightings
Free!
Winter Corps
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance every Wednesday from December 4 – February 26 for a special winter work session at our Winter Corps. Volunteers will assist in raking, minor shoveling, litter pick up, and other landscaping needs.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
Thursday, January 2, 2025
NYC Park’s 42nd Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wreath Interpretations returns for its 42nd year with over 30 novel wreaths guaranteed to spark your holiday spirit.
Category: Art, Holiday Lightings
Free!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
NYRR Open Run: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at United Nations Ave South Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
One of the city's most iconic parks, Flushing Meadows Corona Park was the site of two 20th-century World's Fairs.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking, Sports Camps
Free!
Friday, January 3, 2025
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
Bronx Green-Up: Volunteer Garden Workdays at Karol’s Community Urban Farm
at Karol's Urban Farm - Castle Hill (NYCHA), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Karol's Farm crew and Castle Hill Houses community members for a weekly produce distribution and volunteer workday! Even during the winter, the farm needs care.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Meteor Shower Viewing: Quadrantids
at LaTourette Park, Staten Island
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join us for a spectacular night under the stars at LaTourette Park Model Airfield.
Category: Best for Kids, Astronomy
Free!
Event
Saturday, January 4, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
8:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
It's My Park at Wolfe's Pond Park
at Wolfe's Pond Park House (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with The New York City Mountain Bike Association on the First Saturday of each month to, build, ride, and maintain trails at Wolfe's Pond Park in Staten Island.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Cooper Park
at Cooper Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to clean up, rake leaves, and steward Cooper Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Event
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at 149th Street Entrance between St. Ann's Avenue and Eagle Avenue (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
at Astoria Park, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park
at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Highland Park
at Jamaica Ave and Cleveland St (in Highland Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park)
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Widely known for its history with the Crocheron Family and summer house, Crocheron Park is home to running paths, baseball fields, and a 4-court tennis center.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
Snug Storytime
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bring your grown-ups to the museum to hear stories about mermaids, pirates, ships, and the sea!
Category: Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Free!
Event
Sunday, January 5, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at Hylan Blvd. Parking Lot (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park
at Union Turnpike Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging, Track & Field, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
New Year, New You at Joe Michaels' Mile
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us as we help you kick start a healthier you in the New Year. This is a fun 1K run/walk to get your body moving.
Category: Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Walking
Free!
Event
Monday, January 6, 2025
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Ice Skating at Roebling Rink
at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Discover the magic of ice skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at Roebling Rink!
Category: Waterfront, Ice Skating
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at South side of Fornino on Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Woodlawn Wednesdays
at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Help us restore the Woodlawn Forests in Van Cortlandt Park
Category: Volunteer
Free!
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