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, January 3, 2026
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
Astronomy: The Super Full Moon
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events. Observe the Full Moon as it reaches its closest extent to Earth.
Category: Education, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
Category: Winter Holidays
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Greenbelt Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of the Greenbelt on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Winter Tree ID
at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a walk of McCarren Park 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!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
Pelham Bay Park South Hike
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation 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, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, 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
Historic New York: The Highbridge Water Tower
at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance. Registration is not required.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Springfield Blvd and 146th Avenue Entrance (in Springfield Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Discover which waterfowl have returned for the winter season.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Monday, January 5, 2026
Line Dancing
at Multipurpose Room (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 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!
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!
Senior Cardio Sculpt
at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
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!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
Gentle Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Bayside, Queens
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library - Kings Highway Branch
12:00 p.m.–1:00 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!
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
BE BOLD: Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Category: Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Queens Public Library - Corona, Queens
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Chair Yoga
at NYPL - Eastchester Library, Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This uplifting seated flow is designed to get you moving and feeling energized—without stressing your joints.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.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, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Full Body Fitness
at PS 503/PS 506 Beacon - Center for Family Life
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Show your body some love with this full body fitness class open to all fitness levels.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–6:45 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!
Zumba Gold®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to 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!
Yoga
at Fort Totten Park-Building 422 - NE Queens Headquarters (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:15 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
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Bartow Community Center - Room 31, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This engaging chair yoga session blends gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and light strengthening exercises to leave you feeling relaxed yet revitalized.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Interval Training
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn 
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!
RETRO Dance Fitness
at Dance Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
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!
Senior Cardio Sculpt
at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
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!
Cardio Sculpt
at Queensbridge Park House (in Queensbridge Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to 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!
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
DanceFit Fusion
at Queens Public Library - Ozone Park
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A high-energy dance fitness class that seamlessly blends exhilarating dance routines with effective fitness elements.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Electric Burn
at NYPL- Bloomingdale Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Get ready to ignite your energy in this heart pumping dance cardio session! This class is designed to get the entire body moving at its full potential.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Mill Basin, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session 1
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson for an intimate, two-month learning cohort designed specifically for community gardeners who are ready to transform the way they navigate conflict.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 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
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 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, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
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