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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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Dec 1

Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage and Weaving

at Entrance (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Learn the ancient art of weaving, an activity historically done during the winter months using materials that were harvested and processed during warmer seasons.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Dec 1

Winter Tree ID

at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Join us for a hike of Orchard Beach in search of different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Monday, December 2, 2024

Dec 2

Interval Walking Sessions

at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground)Queens

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Interval Walking Sessions consist of three segments: brisk, slow and a bodyweight exercise.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

Dec 2

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!

Dec 2

Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin

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

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!

Dec 2

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 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 2

Senior Cardio Sculpt

at Sunnyside Community ServicesQueens

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!

Dec 2

Fitness is Knowledge

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

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!

Dec 2

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

Learn To Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Learn To Play Basketball
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

Health and Fitness

at Fitness Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 2

Learn To Play Soccer

at Athletic Field 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

We Practice as a Team!

at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

Total Body Boogie and Burn

at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant CenterBrooklyn

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!

Dec 2

Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training

at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 2

Play 8 Ball Pool

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

Yoga

at Commonpoint Queens - Bay Terrace Center

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Dec 2

Cardio Dance

at NYPL - Hamilton Grange LibraryManhattan

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!

Dec 2

Cardio Dance

at Johnson Houses Community CenterManhattan

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!

Dec 2

Bodyweight Circuit Training

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

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!

Dec 2

Bodyweight Interval Training

at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 2

Bodyweight Circuit Training

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

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!

Dec 2

Chair Yoga

at Bartow Community Center - Room 31Bronx

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!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Dec 3

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!

Dec 3

Total Body Fitness

at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Hand Down, Elevate and Shoot!

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Bodyweight Blast

at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Total Body Tone Fitness

at Exercise Area 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks for Total Body Tone
Category: Fitness
Free!

Dec 3

Senior Cardio Sculpt

at Sunnyside Community ServicesQueens

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, Seniors, Exercise Classes
Free!

Dec 3

Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin

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

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!

Dec 3

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 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Gym Fun Explore

at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Adults

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Dec 3

Guardian And Me Toddler Program

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

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!

Dec 3

STRONG Nation®

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Group Running and Jogging

at Athletic Field 
This is an Accessible location

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for Group Runs and Jogging
Category: Fitness, Running/Jogging
Free!

Dec 3

The Art of Beading

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Game Time

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Adult Game Time
Category: Games, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Dec 3

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Category: Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Yoga

at Queens Public Library – Langston HughesQueens

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!

Dec 3

Boogie Down Pen Pal

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

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!

Dec 3

Drop in After School

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

The Art of Basketball

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
"Participants will learn basic ball handling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, and other skills and techniques. ADA Inclusive"
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Health and Fitness

at Fitness Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Dec 3

Yoga

at Queens Public Library - Ozone Park

4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Paola, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Dec 3

Dance Fitness

at Queens Public Library – Langston HughesQueens

4:15 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness with Rika is a workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Dec 3

Cardio Dance

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

4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Dec 3

Learn to Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Joy Of Sports

at Athletic Field 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Joy Sports
Category: Sports
Free!

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