NYC Parks Events Calendar

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket 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 an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Rat Academy for Community Gardeners

at Virtual/Online Workshop

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pest Control Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend Rat Academy for Community Gardeners.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Trees Count at Bensonhurst Park

at Cropsey Ave. & Bay 29th Street (in Bensonhurst Park), Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Flag Football Practice

at Gymnasium (Side) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 

3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
17U Flag football Practice
Category: Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Mat Pilates

at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, Brooklyn

5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Mat Pilates is a beginner exercise class which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
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!

RISE UP Circuit Training

at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Guard up and Play defense: Women's Basketball

at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" activity.
Category: Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Candlelight Ghost Tours - October 17

at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations, and the latest stunning scientific findings.
Category: History, Tours

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!

Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges

at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan

9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations, and the latest stunning scientific findings with paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at his research.
Category: History, Tours, Talks

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.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!

NYRR Open Run Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Runs: 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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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!

Intro to Birding

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to use binoculars to spot amazing birds that live around the salt marsh with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Pelham Bay Park Tree and Shrub Planting

at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees and shrubs in the forest of Pelham Bay Park to kick off the Fall season!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Open House New York: Fort Totten

at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Explore the many historic structures of the peninsula and learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Open House New York
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!

It's My Park at Raymond Bush Playground

at Raymond Bush Playground, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Raymond Bush Playground Group to beautify at Raymond Bush Playground.
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 and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

ENJOYING FRUITS OF LABOR

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Fantasy Garden in a workshop, harvesting, and tasting heirloom crops.
Category: Food, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at East River Esplanade

at East River Esplanade, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to clean up the garden beds and then plant lovely flowering bulbs that will bloom with amazing colors in the spring on the East River Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Vesuvio Playground

at Vesuvio Playground, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Vesuvio Playground to plant some lovely flower bulbs, which will come up in vibrant colors at Vesuvio Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!

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!

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: 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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park

at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park), Queens

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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!

Zumba

at Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149, Queens

9:30 a.m.–10:30 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!

Team RIVER Saturdays

at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will work in different areas of the park to clean and beautify this important community resource.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens

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!

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!

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!