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, October 23, 2025
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Exercise Classes, Social Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 24, 2025
DeMatti's Tot Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us at DeMatti Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Walker Park: Wicked Walker Haunted House & Family Fun Event
at Walker Park Field House (in Walker Park), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for a truly spooktacular Halloween event!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween park-style at our free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Nature, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Halloween, Food, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
My Pet's Halloween Costume Showcase
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Pet Halloween Costume Showcase and other festive activities.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Dogs, Halloween
Free!
Annual Pumpkin Party
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Families and children are invited to the annual pumpkin party at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center.
Category: Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Fall Halloween Children's Party
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the end of fall and enjoy fun Halloween games and treats in the garden. Children of all ages are welcome.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Food
Free!
Monday, October 27, 2025
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Category: Fitness, Games, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Bocce, Social Sports
Free!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
DeMatti's Youth Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us at DeMatti Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Category: Fitness, Games, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Bocce, Social Sports
Free!
Enviro Games at the Idlewild Environmental Center
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A fun interactive session featuring team challenges and board games that inspire environmental awareness and action for kids ages 7 and up.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Center Haunted Trail Halloween Event!
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 

3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a spine-tingling evening at Greenbelt's Haunted Trails!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Howl-o-ween Event
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Families along with their furry loved ones are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval for a Howl-o-ween event! Bring your leashed pet dressed to impress.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Dogs, Halloween, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
McDonald's Tot Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us at McDonald’s Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
McDonald's Youth Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us at McDonald’s Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Exercise Classes, Social Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 31, 2025
DeMatti Halloween Tot Parade
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses to DeMatti's Halloween Tot Parade!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Games, Best for Kids, Playgrounds
Free!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!