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.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Cardio Dance
at Johnson Houses Community Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This Low Impact Circuit Training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a safe and effective full-body workout
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Play Area (in Helen Marshall Playground), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Play 8 Ball Pool
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join our instructional billiards program and sharpen your skills while playing this fun completive sport
Category: Adaptive Programs, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Cardio Dance
at NYPL - Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Total Body Boogie and Burn
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
A full-body circuit workout with some groovy tunes to keep you pushing!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Using your own body weight, come experience this circuit training class that focuses on functional, everyday movement that will increase overall strength.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Uplifted Dance Fitness
at Playground (in Bayswater Park), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Uplift your spirit with this dance fitness class! Class meets by the pond
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bronx Vital Parks Forum
at Lincoln Hospital, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in the Bronx.
Category: Talks, Workshops
Free!
Event
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Old School R&B Dance Fitness
at Riverbank State Park, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
A fun and exciting workout that uses easy to follow dance steps to maintain cardiovascular health
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Interval Training
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Bartow Community Center - Room 31, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This class provides a seated flow that raises the heart rate and improves balance, with minimal impact on joints.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Virtual Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Welcome to this online yoga community in Vinyasa Yoga Flow with Rika.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Tuesday, October 22, 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!
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Blast
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Hand Down, Elevate and Shoot!
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
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!
Senior Cardio Sculpt
at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This low impact cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Participants must be 60+ to attend this class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Total Body Tone Fitness
at Exercise Area
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks for Total Body Tone
Category: Fitness
Free!
Dances for a Variable Population
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Dance, Seniors, Accessible Activities, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Category: Fitness, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Guardian And Me Toddler Program
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks for Guardian And Me Toddler Program
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace park
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays in October from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!
We will be stewarding a rain garden in Shoelace Park ( 224th street & Bronx Blvd) .
Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor weather and gardening/cleaning activities. We also recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
All gloves and tools needed will be provided by the Alliance.
Please feel free to contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org with any questions or concerns.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Adults
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Gym Fun Explore
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
No space, no problem! DOE Educators can work with Parks to set up PE classes in their local Recreation Centers.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Hart Island Tour (South Island)
at Hart Island, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery opens Wednesday October 9.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Running Group
at Roy Wilkins Track (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
KIM - Bathgate Playground
at Play Area (in Bathgate Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
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!
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!
KIM - Flynn Playground
at Play Area (in Flynn Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Senior Center at Tilden Houses
10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Sculpt
at Queensbridge Park House (in Queensbridge Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Group Running and Jogging
at Athletic Field
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for Group Runs and Jogging
Category: Fitness, Running/Jogging
Free!
The Art of Beading
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us to learn and sharpen the basic beading and jewelry making.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Game Time
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Adult Game Time
Category: Games, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
KIM - Playground 52 LII
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Halloween Monster Mobile
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us to create a seasonally inspired craft made from recycled materials.
Limited space! Must RSVP.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
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!
Yoga
at Queens Public Library – Langston Hughes, Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Rika, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Yoga & Pilates Classes
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
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