NYC Parks Events Calendar

Stay Fit at Idlewild: Yoga

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

9:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Stay Fit, every Saturday with our Yoga Instructor Jasmine Pitter at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center!
Category: Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
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!

Dance Fitness Latin Rhythms

at Flagpole (in Cunningham Park), Queens

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Welcome to an experience rooted in connection, laughter, and heavy on Latin rhythms
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

It's My Park at East River Esplanade

at East River Esplanade, Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to remove weeds, water plants and clean up the park at East River Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Bronx River Slow Roll

at Muskrat Cove, Bronx 

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Greenway Team for a free family-friendly bike ride to learn more about the past, present, and future of the greenway. We will meet at the Woodlawn Metro North Station on 233rd Street and Webster Ave, then ride slowly down the Bronx River Greenway until we arrive at the Community Banquet at Concrete Plant Park.
Category: Tours, Bicycling
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Zumba

at Dance Room (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!

Fungus Walk with The New York Mycological Society

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with The New York Mycological Society to hunt for fungi in all its forms. Learn how to find and identify fungi as well as their essential role in the ecosystem.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Workshops, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

It's My Park at Brighton Playground

at Brighton Beach Playground (in Brighton Playground), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park

at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park in our 50 Kent Pollinator Garden Restoration Project to weed, prep, plant, and mulch Garden Planter PA10.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up at Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Railroad Playground

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with BK Community Board 17 Parks and Beautification Committee to beautify Railroad Playground with a daffodil planting.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!

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!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Urban Park Rangers, Fall Foliage, Hiking
Free!

Bodyweight Circuit Training

at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This is an interval workout using cardio, bodyweight, and plyometric exercises that ends with a core-blast.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!

at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
45 minutes of dance aerobics to upbeat pop songs
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Uplifting Grooves Dance Fitness

at NYPL – Woodstock Library (in Dunbar Playground), Bronx 

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 (in Daniel M. O'Connell Playground), Queens

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!

It's My Park at Travers Park

at Travers Park, Queens

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Partnerships for Parks and Canine Social Club of Jackson Heights for an It's My Park Project to beautify Travers Park! Volunteers are needed to help planting allium and hyacinth bulbs.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Howl-oween Doggie Day Hike

at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dress your pet in a costume and see who's the best. Take a stroll through the forest with your four legged friend on this dog-friendly hike. Dogs are required to be on-leash.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Insect Exploration Hike

at Ward's Island Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an insect exploration hike where you will learn about how many types of insects including mosquitos, dragonflies, moths and more.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
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!

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: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise 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!

Autumn Appreciation Hike

at 73rd Avenue and Hollis Hills Terrace (in Cunningham Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
We invite you to join the Urban Park Rangers for a delightful stroll as we celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons in our urban environment.
Category: Nature, History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Intro To Dance for Kids

at Dance Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dance
Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

3rd Annual Community Banquet

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us in the Bronx River Alliance’s 3rd Community Banquet! We’re seeking NYC based foragers, chefs, educators, herbalists, and stewards of the land to partner with us for this special event on Saturday, November 2nd from 12-4pm, at Concrete Plant Park. The Community Banquet is a grassroots tradition that highlights the plants and people of the Bronx River. We’re excited to invite partners to share back lessons learned from the season that reconnect people back to the land. These can include FREE food + drink tastings, herbalism, educational workshops, art, music, and more. For questions or concerns, email Nathan Hunter at Foodway@bronxriver.org or by calling 718-542-4124.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Food, Kayaking and Canoeing
Free!

STRONG Nation®

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 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!

Intro To Dance for Youth

at Dance Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dance
Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming
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!

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

at Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie very useful knots.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn 

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!

Chair Yoga

at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Teen

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Men and Teens Group

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Category: Talks, Recreation Center Programming
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!