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.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Full Body Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This circuit training class combines both resistance and bodyweight exercises to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bootcamp
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, January 23, 2026
Zumba Gold®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.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!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!
BE BOLDER: Senior Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) Ballet Offers Life-long Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection (BOLDER), dance program, a fun ballet class with live music.
Category: Dance, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming, Dance 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!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Artist & Sculptor Donna Napoli-Steele: Out of the Box Biodiversity
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents this art exhibit showcasing various forms of art pieces including sculptures, clay, watercolor, and paint.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, History, Tours
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
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 and masonry bricks.
Category: Art, History, Tours
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Darren Thomas Corona is a local potter and sculptor who has been creating incredible works for over 30 years.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, History, Tours
Free!
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come Join our free youth basketball program
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
New Year Karaoke Night
at Multi-Use Room A (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and showcase your singing skills at our Holiday karaoke event! Bring a friend or two and celebrate the festivities.
Category: Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Open Mic at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
at Multi-Use Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
All artists, musicians, poets, and dancers are welcome to take the stage and showcase their talents!
Category: Education, Dance, Theater, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Guard up and Play defense: Women's Basketball
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
6:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" activity.
Category: Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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: 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!
New Year, New Beginning Fitness Challenge
at Dance Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
New Year, New Beginning Fitness Challenge
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, 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!
Family Art Project: Teeny Tiny Things to See
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring the microscopic worlds of tropical and desert-dwelling plants to life by creating soft sculptures.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Hit That Beat
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Hit That Beat is an upbeat dance fitness class that blends cardio, choreography, and FUN.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
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!
Winter Composting with Big Reuse
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Uncovering Uptown History: A Guided Walking Tour
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Morris-Jumel Mansion guides bring you a 90 minute guided walking tour.
Category: History, Walking
STRONG Nation®
at Rock Climbing Wall 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!
BE BOLD: Ballet Programming
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:45 a.m.–12:00 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!
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!
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Zumba
at BronxWorks - Betances Community Center, Bronx 
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This class is a mix of the Zumba that you love and a little extra! Turn up the fun and tone up your body!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise 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!
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "Free" event
Category: Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Yoga
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
12:15 p.m.–1:15 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!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, 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!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Saturday Movie Matinee
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn 
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Saturday Movie Matinee
Category: Art, Film, Theater, Recreation Center Programming
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!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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!
Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball, Social Sports, Sports Camps
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Teeny Tiny Things to See
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring the microscopic worlds of tropical and desert-dwelling plants to life by creating soft sculptures.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!








