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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.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Highland Park
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland 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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at St. Mary's Annual 5K Start, 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.
Free!
Alley Pond Park Trail Work
at 67th Avenue and 233rd Street
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health, as well as close desire lines in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife
Free!
Seton Falls Park Forest Restoration
at Crawford Avenue and Boller Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free!
Cardio Dance
at Harlem Children's Zone- The Armory, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Walking Group
at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149, Queens
10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.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, Dance Classes
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Cardio Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.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!
Uplifting Grooves Dance Fitness
at NYPL – Woodstock Library
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
R&B Beats Dance Fitness
at Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at BronxWorks - Classic Community Center, Bronx
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, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Punch
at Queens Public Library - Far Rockaway
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cardio Punch is a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Birding: Spring Migration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Salt Marsh Nature Trail to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Birding: Early Spring Migrants
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk along the Salt Marsh Nature Trail to discover and learn about different migratory birds that are in the NYC area during early Spring.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Spring Blooms Photography
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Capture the beauty of Spring with this beginner-friendly photography walk. Please bring a working smartphone and/or a camera with you.
Category: Art, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at NYPL - George Bruce, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:15 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 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!
Yoga
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This open level class is designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Brooklyn Public Library - Marcy, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.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!
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Marine Park Alliance Presents Women's History Month: Who's Inspired You?
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Moving forward together! "Women Educating & Inspiring Generations" is the theme for Women's History Month 2025.
Category: Education, History, Women's History Month, Talks
Free!
Nature Exploration: Captain Tilly Park
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rangers will introduce you to the many species of birds, plants and other living species within Captain Tilly Park.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Insect Exploration Hunt
at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park’s looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids and many more.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Tea and Transit
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop on by for a special Women's History Month lecture on tea rooms and motorism.
Category: Education, History, Women's History Month, Workshops
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: Accessible Activities
Free!
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center: Swim Prep
at Indoor Pool Deck (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and prep.
Category: Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center: Swim Prep
at Indoor Pool (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 15+, focused on skills assessment and prep.
Category: Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Birding: American Woodcocks
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an evening nature walk at Pelham Bay Park to learn all about the wacky world of woodcocks
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
8th Annual GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards
at The New York Historical, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join us at GreenThumb's 8th Annual GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards for a night honoring our exceptional volunteers!
Category: Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at 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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park
at Cunningham Park 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.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Advanced Firemaking
at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
What can you use to build a fire? Explore this site as we search for different materials to use as kindling and learn advanced techniques to build an outdoor fire.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
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!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
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!
Nature's Workshop: Recycled Plantable Paper Making
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Welcome springtime with the Urban Park Rangers by making recycled paper, embedded with native seeds.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Birding: Spring Migration
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Highland Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Discovery Hike: Disturbed Habitat and Invasive Plant Ecologies
at Kissena Velodrome Parking Lot (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers for useful tips on non-native plant ID and very rewarding non-native plant removal activities. Tools will be provided.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Public Garden Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx , Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday. Each walk varies with the Guide leading it.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Preparing the Pollinator Garden
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Help us clean up our garden beds as we create space for bees, birds and other species. Learn more about the ways pollinator species help plants flourish in our parks.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Kids Week with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!
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