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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.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
KIM: De Matti Playground
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 
10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM - Loreto Playground
at Loreto Playground, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
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, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying and Weaving
at Parking Lot (in Manhattan Beach Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Explore Manhattan Beach’s seashell bounty while learning the basics of hand-held weaving and knot-tying.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
KIM - Hunts Point Playground
at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Wild-Plant Bouquet Making
at Alley Pond Park Environmental Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our knowledgeable Rangers on an identification walk and learn how to create stunning natural bouquets that will remain vibrant both fresh and dried. Best for Ages 12 and older.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Hudson River Park's Big City Fishing
at Hudson River Park's Pier 51, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This summer, join us to make a fish wish—you might just get a bite! Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River, including over 85 species in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary waters.
Category: Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
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!
Meet the Artists: Monica Duncan, Jennifer Tobias and SuRan Song
at Wave Hill, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for Meet the Artists with Monica Duncan, Jennifer Tobias and SuRan Song, organized as part of the 2025 Sunroom Project Space season.
Category: Art, Talks, Accessible Activities
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Visit a Billion Oyster Project research station on the Baylander’s jungle deck.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
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!
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, History, Tours, It's My Park
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, 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!
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
All that Slithers
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Discover the importance and beauty of the snakes found in NY and Marine Park
Category: Nature
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!
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Category: Art, Media Education
Free!
Piano People featuring DBN Gogo / Musa Keys / Felo Le Tee
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Piano People is an international concert series celebrating top Amapiano talent, as well as a true cultural movement that unites Amapiano fans worldwide. Prepare for a night of infectious rhythms with a stellar lineup of South African stars including DJ and producer DBN Gogo, known for her certified platinum debut single “Khuza Gogo”, singer Musa Keys, who won Record of the Year at the 2022 South African Music Awards, and DJ Felo Le Tee, a pillar of the genre and of deep house music.
Category: Concerts
Old School Music Silent Disco
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "Free" event
Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming
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, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 3, 2025
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!
Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage Workshop
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn how to identify plants traditionally used for cordage making.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Family Art Project: Faces of Nature
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore your personal connection with nature by making decorative clay faces!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
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, STEM Classes, Gardening
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!
Nature's Workshop: Fantastical Nature Home Creation
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to fashion whimsical tiny houses from elements sourced in nature that conjure a sense of magic.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through
at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week Sunday Summer Series to learn the basics of parkour. Have a blast while getting strong!
Category: Fitness, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife, STEM Classes
Kids
Seashells of the North Atlantic
at Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the natural wonders that wash up on the shores of the city’s beaches and what that means about the ecosystem just beneath the waves.
Category: Birding, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, Tours, It's My Park, Hiking
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
Garden Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday.
Category: Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Monday, August 4, 2025
Van Cortlandt Pool - Lap Swim
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1A
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1B
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Faber Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class A)
at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: McCarren Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class A)
at McCarren Park Pool (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2A
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: McCarren Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class B)
at McCarren Park Pool (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2B
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Faber Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class B)
at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Faber Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)
at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1C
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
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
Session 2: McCarren Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)
at McCarren Park Pool (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: Faber Pool - Tots Learn to Swim (Class A)
at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water for tots.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Session 2: McCarren Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class C)
at McCarren Park Pool (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
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, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
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