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.

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

at Liberty Avenue and 172nd St. Queens (in Detective Keith L Williams Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment provided.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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Apr 5

Outdoor Skills: Camping 101

at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers as we show off the basics of a camping experience, without the overnight commitment! Rangers will demonstrate how to set-up a tent and start a fire.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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Apr 5

The Healing Garden Volunteer Earth Work Day

at  The Healing Garden

11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Come join us for a day of giving back to Mother Earth at Beach 36th Street/The Healing Garden! We'll be getting our hands dirty planting, weeding, and beautifying the garden.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

Volunteer Garden Workday at Fred McLeod Community Garden

at Fred McLeod Community GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join Fred McLeod Community Garden for a spring volunteer day! Volunteers will help collect weeds and debris and organize the tool shed.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

It's My Park at Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center

at Rev. T Wendell Foster Park - Dolphin Fountain (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center )Bronx

11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of 4 Parks Alliance, Inc. to do a general cleanup at Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 5

History Tour of The Battery

at SeaGlass Carousel (in The Battery)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area.
Category: History, Tours
Free!

Apr 5

Nature Meditation Hike

at Suydam Street & Irving Avenue (in Maria Hernandez Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a guided nature meditation while learning how the four classical elements of air, water, earth, and fire exist in harmony inside all of us.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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Apr 5

Community Garden Work Day

at Myrtle Village Green Community GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join Myrtle Village Green for a celebration of EarthMonth! We’ll be having fun with garden projects like painting, building borders, and cleaning up.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

It's My Park at Marconi Park

at Athletic Field (in Marconi Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Abuela Neighborhood Maintenance to steward Marconi Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 5

Bodyweight Circuit Training

at NYPL - George BruceManhattan

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!

Apr 5

Bodyweight Circuit Training

at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 5

Yoga

at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 5

Chair Yoga

at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:00 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!

Apr 5

Dance Fitness

at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay RidgeBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 5

Volunteer Open House

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

Volunteer Open House

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

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Apr 5

Earth Week Volunteer Day

at Bronx Sunshine Garden (in )Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Come to Bronx Sunshine Garden and join the garden group and The Mission Continues for a volunteer work day! Assist with repairing planter beds, cleaning debris, and more!
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

World Aquatic Animal Day

at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)Queens

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to celebrate the existence of aquatic animals and their importance. Learn about the current threats to marine animals and what we can do to protect them.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!

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Apr 5

Volunteer Open House

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Volunteer
Free!

Apr 5

Volunteer Workday at Padre Plaza

at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in )Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Padre Plaza! Volunteers will help the gardeners with a variety of seasonal tasks, such as painting garden furniture, cleaning and weeding, and spread earth matter.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

Total Body Reset

at Brooklyn Public Library - MarcyBrooklyn

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!

Apr 5

It's My Park at Astoria Sitting Area

12:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Triboro G to beautify at Astoria Sitting Area.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 5

Easter Egg Hunt

at Nehemiah Ten Community GardenBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden and join the garden group for an Easter egg hunt! Fun for the whole family!
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Easter
Free!

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Apr 5

STRONG Nation®

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 5

Seeding Change: Conserving the Ash Tree

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park is home to one of the only known populations of Pumpkin Ash trees in NY State, a critically endangered tree species. Help by seeding the next generation of Ash trees.
Category: Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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Apr 5

Celebrate and Learn: Eid al-Fitr

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us as we make cards and bookmarks, try snacks, and learn more about Eid al-Fitr right here at King Manor Museum.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids
Free!

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Apr 5

Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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Apr 5

Snug Storytime

at The Noble Maritime Collection 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 5

Socrateens Group Exhibition: End of Year Reception

at Socrates Sculpture ParkQueens

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 2024-2025 Socrateens, Paul, Lei’Lanei, Prodip, Omar, Syed, Salma, Azrin, Ji-Won, Zak, at their Group Exhibition! The teens will present and new zine and their work in darkroom photography, in collaboration with WORTHLESSSTUDIOS.
Category: Art
Free!

Apr 5

It's My Park at McCarren Park

at McCarren ParkBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to beautify at McCarren Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 6

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

at Conference House ParkStaten 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!

Apr 6

Kenshō [seeing nature] & Mudita [sympathetic joy]

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
This evolving exhibit, begun in May 2024, reflects the changing seasons. New works highlight local flora, exploring our connection to nature through Muditā—the joy found in others' well-being.
Category: Art, Accessible Activities
Free!

Apr 6

NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park

at Cunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 6

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!

Apr 6

Health Walk at Run as One Presented by JPMorgan Chase 1.4M

at Central ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This 1.4-mile walk raises funds and awareness in the fight against lung cancer, honoring former Chase Manhattan Bank chairman Tom Labrecque, a lifelong never-smoker who passed away from lung cancer at age 62. With more than 60% of lung cancer diagnoses occurring in individuals who have either never smoked or have quit smoking, your participation makes a meaningful impact.
Category: Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

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Apr 6

It's My Park at Marine Park

at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn

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

Apr 6

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr 6

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson ParkBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, rake, weed, compost, and mulch in Henry Hudson Park as we care for native plants & pollinator habitat.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 6

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant SquareManhattan

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to eneral clean up, mulching and raking at Stuyvesant Square (as weather allows).
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 6

GCC Stewardship: Trash Clean-up on the White Trail

at Willowbrook ParkStaten Island

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
To get to the entrance where we are meeting, go to the end of Shephard Avenue, off Rockland Ave., make a right, entrance is at the dead-end of Ashworth Ave. There is only street parking.
Category: Volunteer
Free!

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Apr 6

Spring Cleanup Volunteer Day

at Robert L. Clinkscales Playground and Community GardenManhattan

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Come meet the gardeners and lend a hand! Volunteers will assist with removing weeds, cleaning garden structures, and clearing the walkways for Senior members.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!

Apr 6

Monuments of Prospect Park Tour

at Grand Army Plaza Arch (in Grand Army Plaza)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Come Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walking tour of Prospect Park’s monuments.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Bicycling
Free!

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Apr 6

It's My Park at Franz Sigel Park

at Franz Sigel ParkBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of 4 Parks Alliance, Inc. for their monthly general cleanup at Franz Sigel Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 6

It's My Park at Asser Levy Park

at Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park)Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify the park with milkweed plantings.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Apr 6

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Apr 6

Total Body Feteness®

at Fit4Dance NYCBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
This Caribbean-infused full body circuit training class incorporates cardio, strength, and balance exercises to help improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Apr 6

Walking Group

at Mets-Willets Point - LIRR Station

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Walking
Free!

Apr 6

Outdoor Skills: Navigation Essentials Workshop Part 1

at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This two part series covers some of the basics of navigation. Make your own pace counter from paracord while learning how to use a compass. Registration opens Wednesday March 26
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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Apr 6

Discovery Hike: Disturbed Habitat and Invasive Plant Ecologies

at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten 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!

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Apr 6

Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Shelter is one of the most important components of outdoor survival. Learn the essentials on how to build an outdoor shelter using foliage, branches and other natural materials.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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