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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.
Wednesday, October 8, 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
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Seed Saving for Beginners: Grow, Gather, and Share
at New Beginnings Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how to save seeds from vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We will cover which plants are easiest to start with indoors, as well as how to collect, clean, and store seeds properly for future planting.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Building a Tunnel Trellis for Gourds
at Jerome Glenmore Corner Stone Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Take your garden to the next level by building a sturdy, arched tunnel trellis to support gourds, squash, and pumpkins while adding a beautiful feature to your space.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Compostapalooza!
at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Conservancy’s work with compost and appreciate its impact on urban soil at this day of demonstrations, science experiments, and live entertainment!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Festivals, Best for Kids, Talks, Waterfront, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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, October 15, 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
Youth Infused Garden Projects
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to design activities that build skills, foster leadership, and deepen connections between youth and their neighborhoods, all while accomplishing projects that support your garden’s goals.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating: A Family-Friendly Workshop in the Garden
at Krystal Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season and unleash your creativity in this fun, family-friendly pumpkin painting and decorating workshop!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Organizing for Garden Success: Tackling Your Toolshed
at Discovery Community Garden 1, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to organize your space efficiently—what tools to keep within easy reach, what can be stored away, and which shelving and containers work best.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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, October 22, 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
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
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, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Friday, October 24, 2025
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating: A Family-Friendly Workshop in the Garden
at Berry Street Garden
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season and unleash your creativity in this fun, family-friendly pumpkin painting and decorating workshop!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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, October 29, 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
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Putting the Garden to Bed: Winterizing Raised Beds
at NYCHA Morris II Houses Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss the benefits of covering your soil to retain nitrogen, reduce erosion, and support soil life through the cold months.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Como Escribir Auspicios: Guía Básica para la Subvención de Líderes Comunitarios de CitizensNYC
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Este taller te brindará consejos prácticos, estrategias y herramientas para mostrar el impacto de tu proyecto y obtener fondos que fortalezcan tu comunidad.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
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, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
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