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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.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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 9, 2025
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Adult Hike: Reed's Basket Willow
at Spring Street and Richmond Road (in Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come join us for an exciting adult hike at Reeds Basket Willow!
Category: Hiking
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
Black-Owned Farms in the Bronx in the Early 1800s with J. Keith Doherty
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This talk by historian J. Keith Doherty will focus on a number of early farms in the Bronx that were owned by free Black men during the era of Gradual Emancipation, when slavery was slowly being abolished (1799-1827). Though several Black-owned farms existed in the rural environs of the city at the time, nearly all have been forgotten by history. This talk is an attempt to shed light on a long-buried chapter in our local history when Black men—many of whom had been enslaved in their youth—rose to become successful businessmen.
Category: History, Talks
Free!
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!
World Music Concert Series - QC Jazz Collective
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get warm from the cold with the soothing notes from the QC Jazz Collective! Part of our FREE Fall & Winter World Music concert series at Oak Ridge at Forest Park, in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts and NYC Parks. Artists include:
Drums: David Najera Gonzalez
Trombone: Kazoo Murakami
Piano: Yeon Ji Lee
Bass: Yuhang Jiang
Category: Concerts
Free!
Friday, January 10, 2025
Forest Fridays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital urban forest! Join our Forest Friday events to remove invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support the long-term health of this 640-acre ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
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
Mulchfest: Astoria Street Tree Care Event
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park), 19th St and Hoyt Ave
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship at Mulchfest to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
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!
Saturday, January 11, 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!
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!
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
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!
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: 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!
1/11 Forest Park Winter Vine Sweep
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a winter vine sweep in Forest Park's natural areas.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, 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!
It's My Park at Tompkins Square Park
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, Volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park to celebrate Mulchfest by mulching Tompkins Square Park!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Mulchfest 2025 in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your holiday tree to Prospect Park to be transformed into environment-friendly mulch that will help nourish the park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
It's My Park at Marine Park
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Marine Park Alliance as they support the Mulchfest chipping day at Marine Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Mulchfest at Starlight Park
at Starlight Park South Entrance, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
It's time to say FIR-well to your Christmas trees! Wrap up the holiday season by saying goodbye to your Christmas tree at the Mulchfest event hosted in Starlight Park at Bronx River House (1490 Sheridan Blvd).
Bring your tree to the parking lot at Bronx River House (near southern entrance of Starlight Park) and we will “Treecycle” it with our woodchipper. The chips from your tree will be used as mulch throughout the Starlight Park. Enjoy some hot chocolate, take home a christmas tree smelling sachet or a bag of NYC finished compost (while supplies last) to feed your plants. A *SPECIAL* Raffle entry with each tree brought to the chipping event (ONLY at this Starlight Park location).
*Note: Please remember to remove all lights and ornaments before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site.
Category: Workshops
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 Msgr. McGolrick Park
at Central Pavilion (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of McGolrick Park at their first event of the year to clean up the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Start the New Year with A Nature Hike
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come join us for a refreshing nature hike as we kick off the New Year!
Category: Hiking
Free!
Event
Mulchfest: Brook Park Street Tree Care
at Brook Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship for a fun, hands-on street tree care event! Learn to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees while discovering their vital role in NYC's ecosystem. Dress for dirt and wear closed-toe shoes. Space is limited—register now!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Event
Mulchfest: Travers Park Street Tree Care
at 34th Avenue and 78th Street (in Travers Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mulchfest and work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Event
Mulchfest: Marcus Garvey Park Street Tree Care
at Marcus Garvey Park Dog Run (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship for Mulchfest to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Event
Intro into Soil 101
at Starlight Park South Entrance, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Is soil alive? What’s the difference between soil vs dirt? Explore these questions and more as we dig deep into soil during Mulchfest!
For questions or concerns, call 718-542-4124 or by emailing Nathan.Hunter@parks.nyc.gov.
Category: Workshops, 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!
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!
Kids
Sunday, January 12, 2025
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!
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!
It's My Park at Forest Park
at Wallenburg Square (in Forest Park), Queens
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Kew Kids Forest School to steward Forest Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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
Mulchfest at Starlight Park
at Starlight Park South Entrance, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
It's time to say FIR-well to your Christmas trees! Wrap up the holiday season by saying goodbye to your Christmas tree at the Mulchfest event hosted in Starlight Park at Bronx River House (1490 Sheridan Blvd).
Bring your tree to the parking lot at Bronx River House (near southern entrance of Starlight Park) and we will “Treecycle” it with our woodchipper. The chips from your tree will be used as mulch throughout the Starlight Park. Enjoy some hot chocolate, take home a christmas tree smelling sachet or a bag of NYC finished compost (while supplies last) to feed your plants. A *SPECIAL* Raffle entry with each tree brought to the chipping event (ONLY at this Starlight Park location).
*Note: Please remember to remove all lights and ornaments before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site.
Category: Workshops
Free!
Mulchfest 2025 in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your holiday tree to Prospect Park to be transformed into environment-friendly mulch that will help nourish the park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Craft a Vision Board
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come join us at the Greenbelt Nature Center for a fun and creative event where you can craft your own vision board!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Mount Prospect Park
at Mount Prospect Park, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Volunteer with CuRBA (Cultural Row Block Association Eastern Parkway) to beautify at Mount Prospect Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Monday, January 13, 2025
Line Dancing Aerobics
at Multipurpose Room (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELED: Interval Walking Sessions
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Interval Walking Sessions consist of three segments: brisk, slow and a bodyweight exercise.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
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