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.
Monday, December 1, 2025
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:30 p.m.–4:30 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
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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 Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 11 - 14)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:30 p.m.–6:00 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
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Dance Room (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
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:30 p.m.–4:30 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
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Friday, December 5, 2025
Tiny Tots
at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is a fun and educational program for children ages 1-3
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Dance Room (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
Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 - 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:00 p.m.–5:30 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
Game of Zones
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" activity.
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 5 - 7)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 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
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 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
It's My Park at John Jay Park
at Cherokee Place and E 77th Street (in John Jay Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Partnerships for Parks for an It's My Park project to beautify John Jay Park.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Kids
Volunteers Needed: Fort Totten Playground
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens, Fort Totten Playground (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We’re looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping us move & rake mulch-like safety surface around the playground.
Category: Best for Kids, Volunteer, Playgrounds, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 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
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
Festival of Lights: Santa in the Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Make holiday crafts and take a family photo with that famous jolly old man in red.
Category: Best for Kids
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
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson 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
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:30 a.m.–12:30 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
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 12)
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
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
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
Basketball Clinic at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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 Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 - 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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
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
Basketball Clinic at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 11 - 14)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
2:00 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
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
Basketball Clinic at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–4:00 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
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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
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
Family Holiday Celebration at The Castle in Fort Totten
at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens 
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with the Bayside Historical Society at a fun-filled day of festive crafts for kids, music, games, snacks, storytelling, and a special visit from Santa!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Monday, December 8, 2025
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:30 p.m.–4:30 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




