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.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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
Hearts and Scribbles
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Poetry Partners for Adults
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Poestry Partners
Category: Talks, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Cupid's 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 Pre-Valentine's event! Bring a friend or two and celebrate the festivities at this fun.
Category: Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
8:50 a.m.–9:50 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!
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 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!
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 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!
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!
Family Art Project: Love for Woodland Friends
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, create lovable woodland critters using paper.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Birding: You've Gotta Love Birds
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about mating and courtship behaviors of our feathered friends at Pelham Bay Park during this season of love!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
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!
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!
Thomas Jefferson Run Series
at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center for a special 5/10k race with your loved one.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Running/Jogging
Free!
Valentines Day Love in Nature Hike
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in learning about the courtship habits of our local wildlife while taking a scenic stroll on the nature trails of Blue Heron Park.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Valentine's Day, 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Valentines Day Paint Event
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Valentines day with us by participating in a painting event.
Category: Art, Valentine's Day, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
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!
Baby Dunk All Star Weekend 2026
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for Baby Dunk All Star Weekend.
Category: Games, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball, Social Sports
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 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: Love for Woodland Friends
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, create lovable woodland critters using paper.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
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!
Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Castle
at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Valentine's Day may have passed, but the romance lives on at the BHS Castle! Bayside Historical Society is excited to welcome back the fabulous Carl Bartlett, Jr. Quartet for our annual live jazz event.
Category: Concerts, Food
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!
Winter Traditions in Northern Europe
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Cultural traditions around warmth, coziness, and storytelling have enabled generations of families to not only survive, but thrive in the harsh winters of Northern Europe.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
12:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.
Category: Nature
Monday, February 16, 2026
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!
Kids Week: Kindness Rocks!!
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we learn more about local geology while we participate in the Kindness Rocks Project.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, School Break: Spring Recess, Kids Week with the Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
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!
Chinese New Year Event
at Dance Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Chinese New Year Event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, School Break: Spring Recess, Kids Week with the Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Zumba
at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 
5:30 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, Dance Classes, 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!
CANCELED: 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, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tuesday, February 17, 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!
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