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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.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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!
Town Square BK's 21st Annual Greenpoint Children's Halloween Parade And Spooktacular Party
at Manhattan Avenue and Driggs Avenue (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Calling all princes and princesses, heroes and villains, witches and wizards! Join Town Square BK for our popular annual Greenpoint Children's Halloween Parade and Spooktacular Party!
Category: Halloween, Bicycling
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 clean up at McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Floyd Bennett Field Plant Harvesting
at Floyd Bennett Field
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Greenbelt Native Plant Center staff to help harvest a diverse group of native plants at Floyd Bennett Field.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
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 clean up at Sunset 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!
Upcycled Milk Jug Jack-O-Lanterns
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Transform a milk jug or similar plastic container into a glowtastic, hauntingly good reusable decoration.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
CANCELED: 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!
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!
Historic New York: Gravesend Cemetery
at Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
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!
Fall Bulb and Garlic Distribution
at Krystal Community Garden
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Krystal's Community Garden will be sharing their garden with Green Guerillas for a Fall Bulb and Garlic Distribution event.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Creative Art Family Edition
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Double-Dutch for all with Miriam
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come Learn Various ways to jump rope.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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!
Historic New York: Seneca Village
at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Before Central Park was built, the area from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to Seneca Village, the largest community of African-American property owners in New York.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
The Neighbors Market at Hill Street Community Garden
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group will be giving out fresh produce to the community, recipes that they can create at home, as well as seeds to grow their own food.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Markets, Food, Gardening
Free!
9th Annual ''Batty Over Halloween'' Celebration
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Our 9th Annual ''Batty Over Halloween'' Celebration returns this year on
Sunday, October 27th, 2024 !!
WHEN?? --_> 1:00 – 4:00 pm
WHERE?? ----> Astoria Park Ditmars Lawn (Ditmars and19th Street)
You’re highly welcomed to show up in costume for this event.
Featuring balloon artists, Stilt walkers, Arts & Crafts, Free treats, as well as performances
Category: Halloween
Free!
Autumn Festival
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin give-aways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun thanks to Assembly Member Jaime Williams!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Event
Halloween Fun
at Olive Street Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Olive Street Garden for Halloween Garden Tours, candy, and planting daffodils.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, Halloween, Food, Gardening
Free!
Kids
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!
Night Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Explore the park at night and learn how animals and humans adapt under the cover of darkness.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Monday, October 28, 2024
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!
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!
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!
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!
Cardio Dance
at East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This creative and fun low impact workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELLED: Pitch in to Pick Up
at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with us select Monday from 10am-12pm at Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459) & help steward the Bronx River!
We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River.
Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts!
We will provide gloves and tools for collecting the trash!
The meeting point for this event will be Bronx River House located inside Starlight Park address 1490 Sheridan Blvd Bronx, NY 10459, which is most easily accessible from:
Directions by train:
6 train to Whitlock Avenue, then cross Westchester Avenue. Continue north (toward the car wash) and follow Boone Avenue until it becomes West Farms Road. Continue until you reach East 172nd Street and make a right to cross Sheridan Boulevard and enter Starlight Pk.
2 or 5 trains to 174th Street, then walk east on 174th St (toward Popeye’s) until you reach the blue bridge. At the blue bridge, cross over the highway and take the ramp in the middle of the bridge (ramp, not stairs!)that leads into Starlight Pk.
We will be outside the Bronx River House at 10am with a table and tablecloth. For questions or concerns, email jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness
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!
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 clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at New York Public Library - Morningside Heights Branch, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Senior Cardio Sculpt
at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 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, Seniors, Exercise Classes
Free!
Step Aerobics
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Step Aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Gentle Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Bayside, Queens
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation. NOTE: Spots are limited
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Fitness is Knowledge
at Dance Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This Class is designed to challenge your strength and endurance. Sessions are specifically designed to focus different muscle group
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Volunteer, Food, Gardening
Free!
Kids
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
Learn To Play Basketball
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn To Play Basketball
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Health and Fitness
at Fitness Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Dance your way into fitness! Come enjoy some great music while getting your sweat on and having fun.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Dance, Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Learn To Play Soccer
at Athletic Field
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the world’s most popular sport - soccer. Learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot out on the pitch.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Soccer
Free!
Kids
We Practice as a Team!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Recreation learn defense, passing and shooting techniques.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball, Social Sports, Sports Camps
Free!
Kids
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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