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.

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from January 19, 2026 to October 3, 2026
in Volunteer (x) category

Monday, January 19, 2026

Jan19

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan19

Volunteer Workday: Her-King Alagantic Community Garden

at Her-King Alagantic Community GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Join Her–King Alagantic Community Gardeners & GreenThumb for a volunteer workday on the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to help build new metal beds for the upcoming season!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Gardening
Free!

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Jan20

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan20

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Jan20

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Jan21

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square

at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square)Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Chinese American Social Services Center Inc. (CASS) to beautify Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Jan21

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Jan21

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Jan22

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Jan22

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Friday, January 23, 2026

Jan23

Soundview Park Wetlands Restoration

at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park)Bronx, O'Brien Ave & Leland Ave (in Soundview Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in Soundview Park!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!

Must See
Event
Jan23

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan23

Forest Fridays @ Van Cortlandt Park

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife
Free!

Jan23

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Jan24

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan24

Udalls Cove Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training

at Udall's Cove (in Udall's Park Preserve)Queens

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Udalls Cove
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Jan24

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson ParkBrooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Jan24

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Jan25

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park for some winter work.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Jan25

It's My Park at McKinley Park

at McKinley ParkBrooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Jan25

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Jan25

Historic New York: Sylvan Grove Cemetery History and Cleanup

at Victory Boulevard and Alberta Avenue (in Sylvan Grove Cemetery)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers and Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries Staten Island to preserve history by participating in a cleanup of this protected historical cemetery.
Category: History, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Monday, January 26, 2026

Jan26

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan26

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson ParkBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Join the Friends of Spuyten Duyvil for cold weather tasks, such as clearing leaves and ice from paths, composting, repairing fences, and pulling winter weeds.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Jan27

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan27

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Jan27

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Jan28

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square

at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square)Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Chinese American Social Services Center Inc. (CASS) to beautify Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Jan28

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan28

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Jan29

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan29

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Friday, January 30, 2026

Jan30

Kissena Park Forest Restoration

at Kissena ParkQueens

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Jan30

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan30

Forest Fridays @ Van Cortlandt Park

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife
Free!

Jan30

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Jan31

Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration

at Alley Pond (in Alley Pond Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Jan31

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Jan31

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Jan31

Long Pond Park Pathkeeper Training

at Long Pond ParkStaten Island

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Long Pond Park.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Jan31

Goodhue Park Forest Restoration

at Lafayette Ave & Brighton Ave

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Goodhuw Park!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Jan31

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson ParkBrooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Feb 1

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Feb 1

It's My Park at McKinley Park

at McKinley ParkBrooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Monday, February 2, 2026

Feb 2

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Feb 3

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Feb 3

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Feb 3

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Feb 4

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square

at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square)Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Chinese American Social Services Center Inc. (CASS) to beautify Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Feb 4

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

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