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.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Conservancy Youth Soccer League (Spring)
at Pier 5 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy offers affordable youth soccer leagues; the spring season starts March 1.
Category: Sports, Soccer
Low Impact Strength and Cardio
at Gymnasium (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center ), Bronx
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
This creative and fun low impact workout fuses cardio and bodyweight strength exercises to get your heart pumping
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
8:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Free!
Kenshō [seeing nature] & Mudita [sympathetic joy]
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

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!
It's My Park at The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground
at Martin's Field (in The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Green Earth Urban Gardens to beautify The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Kensington Street Tree Care
at 42nd Street and 16th Avenue
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
It's My Park at St. Mary's Park
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of St. Mary's Park to do a general clean-up at St. Mary's Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
McGolrick Bird Club
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 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, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
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!
Zumba
at P.S. 361 Beacon - Woodside on the Move, Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
at Astoria 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: Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie 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: 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!
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: 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!
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!
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!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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!
GCC Pollinator Garden and Spring Spruce Up!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with a variety of educational and stewardship activities.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
It's My Park at Claremont Park
at Claremont Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Camp Uwani to do a general cleanup at Claremont Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
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 and tend to the gardens.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Francis Lewis Park
at Francis Lewis Park Comfort Station (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends Of Francis Lewis Park to beautify Francis Lewis Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELLED: Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
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!
Volunteer Garden Workday at Vernon & Throop Community Garden
at Vernon and Throop Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Vernon & Throop Community Garden! Volunteers will help prepare the garden for spring by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, and organizing garden tools.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Explore Pelham Bay Park: The Central Woodlands
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of Pelham Bay Park on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Raised Bed Build Volunteer Day
at Good Life Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Good Life Garden! Volunteers will learn and practice carpentry skills by assisting gardeners with building raised garden beds.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Barnyard Egg Hunt
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hop over to the most celebrated egg hunt in Queens!
Category: Easter
Event
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!
Volunteer Workday at JD Wilson Memorial Garden
at Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan 

10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden for a volunteer workday to help work on the pond, build a new kiddie table, turn and spread compost & more!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
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!
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!
Rat Academy Field Session
at Schomburg Arts Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn more about rat management during this in-person session.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
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!
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!
WBO Spring Egg Hunt
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for spring games, arts & crafts, potato sack races and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Easter Super Egg Hunt
at Lobby Game Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Prep the Garden Volunteer Day at Ujamaa Garden
at Ujamaa Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Ujamaa Northeast Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners with cleaning up, organizing, spreading earth matter, and more.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Historic New York: Gerritsen Creek
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of the Gerritsen Creek wetlands and a 17th century, tide-powered mill that no longer stands, but once existed in this region of Brooklyn.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
History Tour of The Battery
at SeaGlass Carousel (in The Battery), Manhattan 

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!
Farmhouse Family Day: Waking Up the Farm
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The spring equinox has come and gone which means the days are getting longer.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
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