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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, December 9, 2025
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 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 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 10, 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
Kids
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 11, 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
Kids
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 12, 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
Kids
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 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
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!
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
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Seniors, Holiday Lightings, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 13, 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
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 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
Story Time and Craft with Dongan Hills Library: Primate Conservation
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our friends from Dongan Hills Library will share interesting stories about chimpanzees, monkeys, and other primates, and about the life and legacy of conservationist Jane Goodall.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids
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
Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at McDonald Playground Field House
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Holiday Lightings
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: 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 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 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 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 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
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
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
Sunday, December 14, 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
Kids
Festival of Lights: Chanukah
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join Rabbi Heidi Hoover to hear the story of a miracle and its eight-day celebration. Enjoy crafts, holiday festivities, and sing-alongs.
Category: Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Monday, December 15, 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
Kids
Tuesday, December 16, 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
Kids
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 17, 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
Kids
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