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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.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
A.R.R.O.W Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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!
Total Body Fitness
at Tilden Senior Center
10:30 a.m.–11:15 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!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library - Sheepshead Bay
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Walkers
at The Getaway 151 (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore the northernmost part of the Park with our summer walking group led by Conservancy staff.
Category: Fitness, Tours, Outdoor Fitness, Walking
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners!
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Virtual Gentle Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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!
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!
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, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
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!
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!
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: 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!
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: 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!
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!
Strength & Cardio Fun!
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, 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!
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!
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!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers - Storytelling with Rachael Harrington
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Event
Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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!
Yoga
at Dance Room (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!
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!
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!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Karma Kids Yoga
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Shakespeare Workout
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Covering the elements of voice production, acting and stage combat. Open to participants ages 13 and up.
Category: Education, Theater, Workshops
Free!
Queensboro Dance Festival Dance Classes and Performances
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) is back at Socrates this summer as part of their annual tour across the borough! The festival features performances by a diverse line-up of Queens dance companies, plus family-friendly dance workshops before and after the show to learn dances from various Queens cultures.
Category: Workshops, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Category: Nature, Astronomy
Free!
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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!
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!
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