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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.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thursday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Friday, July 11, 2025
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Friday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Spend a Friday evening learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: LTR 2025
at Asphalt Soccer Court (in Pulaski Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "free" event!
Category: Best for Kids, Workshops, Bicycling
Free!
Kids
Create Natural Plant Dyes & Design Your Own Dye Samples
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Discover the art of natural dyeing using plants! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to extract color from common garden plants, kitchen scraps, and foraged materials to create plant-based dyes.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Workshop on Applying Bokashi to Soil Part 3
at East Side Outside Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
In this workshop at East Side Outside Community Garden, the FFW (Fermented Food Waste) and bokashi FPE (Fermented Plant Extract) that were made in Part 2 will be ready to apply.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Upgrade your old t-shirt cutting workshop
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Ready to give new life to an old t-shirt? Join Zhenia Nagorny for a fun afternoon to cut, twist, & transform a basic tees into a one-of-a-kind piece that’s all you.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Storytelling and Papermaking Workshop
at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn
12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Learn how to make beautiful, eco-friendly paper from recycled materials. Everyone will get to create their own unique sheet of handmade paper to take home.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Workshops
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shakespeare Workout
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Covering the elements of voice production, acting and stage combat. Open to participants ages 13 and up.
Category: Education, Theater, Workshops
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: The Hourglass - A Tribute to Water
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
As part of City of Water Day, come experience the sound of water slipping away—one turn at a time. Visit The Hourglass, a large interactive public sculpture about water scarcity by Art Students League artist Patricia Espinosa.
Category: Art, Waterfront, City of Water Day, Workshops
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Outdoor Skills: Survival 101
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Event
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Bringing It to Life — Lights, Sounds & Movement
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Just as gardens come alive with sound and movement, so does theater. We’ll play with ways to use light and sound outdoors. Learn how to use what’s already in the garden.
Category: Art, Workshops
Free!
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Category: Education, Art, Film, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Thursday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Friday, July 18, 2025
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Friday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Spend a Friday evening learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Refreshing Summer Citrus Watercolor Workshop
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a refreshing watercolor workshop.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Seeding for The Future Workshop
at First Street Garden, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We'll go through the foundations for germination, how to support the seedling once they have grown their true leaves, and talk about the importance of saving seeds (genetic importance).
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Reframing Our Stories Workshop
at Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
In "Reframing Our Stories" workshop, led by Jan Cohen Cruz, we will tell and write stories in response to prompts about key moments in our lives that led us to becoming who we are now.
Category: Workshops
Free!
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
A Garden in Performance — Sharing Our Creation
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
We’ll install our designs in the garden and rehearse a short scene as a group. Everyone has a role, whether you help direct, act, design, or support. Invite your friends and neighbors!
Category: Art, Workshops
Free!
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Category: Education, Art, Film, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Thursday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Friday, July 25, 2025
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Friday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Spend a Friday evening learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Cooking on the Farm: Global Street Food
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This class will showcase how fresh herbs, spices, and local ingredients come together to create bold flavors while highlighting the connection between food, culture, and sustainability.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Tours, Food, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rat Academy Virtual Session
at Virtual/Online Workshop
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This session is designed specifically for community gardeners and will cover essential strategies for rat prevention and management in garden spaces.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Category: Education, Art, Film, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Thursday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Friday, August 1, 2025
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Friday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Spend a Friday evening learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, August 2, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: LTR 2025
at Southwest Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, Bicycling
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying and Weaving
at Parking Lot (in Manhattan Beach Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Explore Manhattan Beach’s seashell bounty while learning the basics of hand-held weaving and knot-tying.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Reconéctate a Través del Movimiento y la Quietud
at Westbrook Memorial Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
En esta sesión, recibirás una guía suave para vivir una experiencia meditativa de sanación del cuerpo que combina técnicas de movimiento inspiradas en calentamientos de danza, y concluye con una meditación para enraizarte.
Category: Workshops
Free!
Whimsical Watercolor Jellyfish Workshop
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks to learn all about how to use watercolor paints.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage Workshop
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn how to identify plants traditionally used for cordage making.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Fantastical Nature Home Creation
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to fashion whimsical tiny houses from elements sourced in nature that conjure a sense of magic.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Street Lab
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Street Lab brings unique activities, from art to written word, for people of all ages and abilities to gather, learn, and create right in the park.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This two-part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation for your group's leadership and decision-making structures.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Category: Education, Art, Film, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Thursday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Seed Saving for the Next Growing Season
at Q Gardens Community Farm, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore various seed-saving techniques tailored to different plant species. From tomatoes to herbs, you’ll gain practical knowledge on selecting, harvesting, and storing seeds to maximize viability for the next growing season.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Friday, August 8, 2025
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Friday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Spend a Friday evening learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Flower Identification: Exploring New York City’s Blooms With Will Thomson
at Francisco "Pancho” Ramos Community Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will begin with an introduction to flowering plant reproduction structures and cycles; participants will dissect inflorescences and fruits, learning to identify flower parts and structures through hands-on exploration.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers - Storytelling with Rachael Harrington
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Shakespeare Workout
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Covering the elements of voice production, acting and stage combat. Open to participants ages 13 and up.
Category: Education, Theater, Workshops
Free!
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