NYC Parks Events Calendar

Art Exhibition & Poetry Reading: "City. Like grain, you grew from the Deep Sea"

at 6BC Botanical Garden, Manhattan 

2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This curated exhibition by Sarah Viviana Valdez, showcasing the works of 15 artists in the beautiful setting of the 6BC Botanical Garden.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Astronomy
Free!

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Movies Under the Stars: Boo! A Madea Halloween

at Basketball Courts (in Arverne Playground), Queens

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Take-no-prisoners matriarch Madea battles ghouls and ghosts on Halloween night, all while making sure a teenage relative doesn't sneak off to a frat party she's forbidden to attend.
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!

Autumn Starfest

at Entrance - East 99th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at their annual Autumn Starfest.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Astronomy
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!

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!

Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square

at Bartel-Pritchard Square, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Nestled inside Prospect Park's tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples.
Category: Markets, Food
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!

Bronx Park East Farmers Market

at Bronx Park East & Brady Avenue (in Bronx Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy fresh produce from local farms, baked goods, and culinary creations at this vibrant farmers market serving the Pelham Parkway community.
Category: Markets, Food
Free!

It's My Park at Cadman Plaza Park

at Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Cadman Park Conservancy to beautify at Cadman Plaza Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at North Shore Esplanade

at North Shore Esplanade (in ), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to plant Daffodil bulbs at North Shore Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Skyline Playground

at Skyline Playground Garden (in Skyline Playground), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to plant daffodil bulbs at Skyline Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Marine Park

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to remove invasives from the western woods at Ewen Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Yoga at Socrates

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

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!

It's My Park at Canarsie Park

at Canarsie Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC H2O to beautify Canarsie Park and the Paerdegat Basin.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Francis Lewis Park

at Francis Lewis Park Comfort Station (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends Of Francis Lewis Park to beautify Francis Lewis Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Adventure Course Free Public Sunday Morning Program

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Free Public Sunday Programs- Free programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Morning program registration takes place from 9:30am-10:00am. Please dress appropriately.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!

Leap to the Beat!

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A dance fitness class that will not only raise your heart rate, but your spirits as well!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

It's My Park at Brookville Park

at Brookville Playground (in Brookville Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brookville Park to paint and steward at Brookville Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Smorgasburg

at Breeze Hill (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2024 season!
Category: Markets, Food
Free!

Total Body Feteness®

at Fit4Dance NYC, Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
This class will provide a total body workout for all fitness levels using body weight as resistance.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Athletic Conditioning

at Ballfields (in De Witt Clinton Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This athletic conditioning workout will engage your entire body to elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Art Exhibit - Bridges: Join, Link, Connect, Unite

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The South Shore Artists Group Presents an Art Exhibit Bridges: Join, Link, Connect, Unite
Category: Tours, Waterfront, Open House New York, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Zumba

at Gorman Playground, Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Adventure Course Free Public Sunday Afternoon Program

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free Public Sunday Programs-Free programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Afternoon program registration takes place from 1:00pm-1:30pm. Please dress appropriately.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!

Fall 2024 Overlook Concerts

at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concert series.
Category: Concerts
Free!

Java St. Jazz at Java Street Community Garden

at Java Street Community Garden, Brooklyn

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Java St. Community Garden will be holding another installment of our Java Jazz Series. Cole Davis and Greg Lapine will perform 2 sets, leading into an open jam. All are welcome!
Category: Concerts
Free!

Open Mic at Newkirk Community Garden

at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn 

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers etc. are welcome. Family friendly. Come share your talents under the evening skies in our beautiful garden.
Category: Concerts, Nature, Art, Theater
Free!

Family Camping: Staten Island

at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island 

6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday October 2
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Family Camping: Brooklyn

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday October 2
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Monday Morning Clean Ups

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking.
Category: Volunteer
Free!

Arsenal Gallery: ALTER ECO

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks presents the group exhibition ALTER ECO, featuring artists envisioning alternate realities to inspire environmental care.
Category: Art
Free!

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!

Cardio Sculpt

at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise 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!

Art from the Heart: An exhibition of vintage artwork by local artists of Staten Island's South Shore

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Art From the Heart, arranged by the Tottenville Historical Society at the historic H.H. Biddle House features vintage paintings from their collection.
Category: Birding, Nature, Art, History, Waterfront, Open House New York, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!