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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.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
at Sara D Roosevelt Park (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kick off the Year of the Horse with fireworks, traditional dancing, and other events!
Category: Dance, Festivals, Best for Kids, Lunar New Year
Free!
Event
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Freezin' Season: Lunar New Year
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break!
Ring in the Year of the Horse and learn more about Lunar New Year traditions.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Festivals, History, Lunar New Year
Free!
Event
Friday, February 20, 2026
Little Hearts, Big Smiles!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to the Al Oerter Recreation on Friday February 20, to celebrate love and friendship at our Little Hearts, Big Smiles event.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Valentine's Day, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Sunday, March 1, 2026
New York City Lunar New Year Parade and Festival
at Parade Start: Mott and Canal, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
During the parade, you can see the traditional Lion Dance, various dance groups, and other performances.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Festivals, Lunar New Year
Free!
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Festivals, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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