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Every autumn, New York City's millions of trees burst into a riot of colors. Come out and enjoy the view — join a hike or tour of some of the season's most picturesque parks or join in a fall foliage-themed art class, and be sure to check out our Fall Festivals!
Fall Foliage in Parks
Explore the best parks to see fall foliage in New York City and learn how you can identify trees by their fall color and the shape of their leaves.
#FallforNYC
Be sure to bring your camera and prepare for the kaleidoscope of colors. Share your best NYC Parks fall foliage photos and videos with us on Twitter and Instagram with #FallforNYC. We’ll share our favorites at @nycparks!
Fall Foliage Events
Saturday, October 26, 2024
City of Forest Day Hike
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Soak up the vast adventure the park has to offer as we explore its history, flora and fauna.
Free!
City of Forest Day: Woodlands Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Learn all about the biodiversity of the oldest growth forest on Manhattan Island with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
City of Forest Day: Tree Identification
at Entrance - East 233rd Street and Baychester Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Learn ways to identify the trees of techniques such as branch patterns, leaf shape, and bark characteristics.
Free!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Fall Foliage Hike
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Discover the beauty of Forest Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. Maple, oak and hickory are some of the most colorful species we will see.
Free!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Nature's Workshop: Nature Tokens
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the history of nature and animals on coins and other currency. Create a personalized clay coin inspired by wildlife to take home!
Free!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Fall Foliage Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover the beauty of Inwood Hill Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers.. Maple, oak and hickory are some of the most colorful species we will see.
Free!
Fall Foliage Walk
at Rochester Avenue and President Street (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover the beauty of Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S Somers on a colorful autumn walk with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in the scenic hillside views of the season.
Free!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Family Art Night Event
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Cente
Free!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Fall Foliage Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of Van Cortlandt Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. Maple, oak and hickory are some of the most colorful species we will see.
Free!
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Nature's Workshop: Autumn Landscape Watercolor Painting
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get inspired by the changing seasons and let the colors of fall flow in your artwork. The Urban Park Rangers will provide the supplies, all you need to bring is your creativity.
Free!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Nature's Workshop: Autumn Landscape Watercolor Painting
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get inspired by the changing seasons and let the colors of fall flow in your artwork. The Urban Park Rangers will provide the supplies, all you need to bring is your creativity.
Free!
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