NYC Parks Events Calendar

Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners: Climate Impact on Pollinator

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Together, we’ll explore how climate change is impacting New York City and beyond through informed, educational dialogues with experts and local leaders.
Category: Education, Wildlife, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Harmony Park Reconstruction Community Input Meeting

at Harmony Park, Brooklyn, Virtual/Online Events

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
This is a virtual community input meeting to be held on 1/21 via Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom meeting link and phone number by email on the day of the meeting.
Category: Talks, Community Input Meetings, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Warming Winter Yoga

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Revitalize yourself through gentle yoga practice.
Category: Sports, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes

Preparándonos Para el Mes de la Tierra

at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Organizar actividades simples para el Mes de la Tierra - Crear una lista básica de contactos para mantener a las personas comprometidas durante todo el año
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Warming Winter Yoga

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Revitalize yourself through gentle yoga practice.
Category: Sports, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes

Forest Bathing in the Winter Landscape

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bundle up and explore Wave Hill’s serene winter landscape using all of your senses.
Category: Nature, Workshops, Walking

Outdoor Skills: Winter Survival 101

at Rochester Avenue and President Street (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Try your hand at making a friction fire and building shelters with tarps, knots, and natural materials.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session 2

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson for an intimate, two-month learning cohort designed specifically for community gardeners who are ready to transform the way they navigate conflict.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Preparing for EarthMonth

at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
We’ll cover how to: 1.Organize mini Earth Month activities 2.Do effective outreach to attract volunteers and attendees
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Warming Winter Yoga

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Revitalize yourself through gentle yoga practice.
Category: Sports, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes

Valentine's Day Coffee and Canvas

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Adults are invited to Williamsbridge Oval for a paint and sip event. Come out and enjoy an evening of painting, music, and relaxation.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Valentine's Day, Food, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Preparing for EarthMonth

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
We’ll cover how to: 1. Organize mini Earth Month activities 2. Do effective outreach to attract volunteers and attendees
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Community Ecology Reading Group

at Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Bring a book, article, podcast, or film related to this season’s theme—Death—and share a favorite quote or snippet! Join Solar One to reflect, explore ideas with others, and contribute to our evolving Ecological Reading List.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Poetry Partners for Adults

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Poestry Partners
Category: Talks, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Winter Tree ID

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Discover your inner tree detective at this winter workshop! Delve into the art of identifying trees through their distinctive branching patterns, unique bud styles, and bark textures. Learn about notable trees like Acer (maple) and Quercus (oak) in the heart of New York City, even when they're leafless. This workshop is ideal for gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike, with no prior tree identification experience required.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners: Climate Impact on Winter-Growing Houseplants

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a monthly series of peer-to-peer conversations presented by GreenThumb and NYRP, focusing on the urgent issue of climate change.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Indigenous Cooking

at Outdoors at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn about the historical evolution and present realities of the food cultures that have shaped the region through a lens of food justice and accessibility.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

DJ Poetics

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
An afternoon of poetry at King Manor! Suitable for ages 13 and up.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Black History Month, Seniors, Workshops

T-Shirt Creations

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Indoor Gardening 101

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Calling all green (or not so green) thumbs! We’ll go over the basics of plant care and propagation, and how to start and maintain an indoor garden.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie very useful knots.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: Guided Tours

at New York City, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Submit urban gardening-related visit proposals to NYC Parks facilities, GreenThumb gardens, and unique green spaces in NYC.
Category: Education, Tours, Volunteer, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: Workshops

at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We invite proposals from gardeners, organizations, researchers, and educators for workshops that advance resilience, innovation, and best practices in urban garden & community building.
Category: Education, Volunteer, Workshops, Gardening
Free!