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.

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 101–117 out of 117 events
from July 10, 2025 to October 4, 2025
in Urban Park Rangers (x) category

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Aug24

Battle of Long Island History Hike

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Hike from the Patriot front lines at Fort Putnam (today’s Fort Greene) to the ferry landing at Brooklyn Bridge Park where General Washington joined the last of his men retreating.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug24

Seining and Shore Exploration

at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Explore the shore of Orchard Beach and get ready to get your hands wet; seining program participants don waders and use large nets to catch fish and other marine life.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug24

Family Camping: Queens

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)Queens

6:00 p.m.7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday Aug 13.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Aug30

Beachy Bike Tour

at Cedar Grove Beach (in Great Kills Park)Staten Island

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Explore the beach on two wheels with the Urban Park Rangers! Bring your own bike and helmet.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Urban Park Rangers, Bicycling
Free!

Aug30

Bike the Bronx River Greenway

at Rosedale and Lacombe Avenue (in Soundview Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Bike the Bronx River with the Urban Park Rangers and cycle back in time to learn about history of the surrounding area and the revitalization of the Bronx River. Bring your own bike
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Bicycling
Free!

Aug30

Sensory Perception Hike

at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Engage your sense of touch, smell, sight, and hearing as we explore the natural world.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Aug30

Nocturnal Hike

at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as the park calms and the critters come out as the sun sets over Prospect Park. We will explore the trails under the cover of darkness.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Aug31

Historic New York: Privateers, Pirates, and New York’s Golden Age of Piracy

at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)Queens

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we delve into the world of pirates in New York’s history. Uncover the true story of Captain William Kidd, a complex figure who navigated the murky waters.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug31

Outdoor Skills: Maps and Compasses

at Center

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Come learn about maps, compasses, and more with the Urban Park Rangers. Learn how to use these tools, and what to do when lost in the wilderness.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug31

Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage and Weaving

at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Learn the ancient art of weaving, an activity historically done during the winter months using materials that were harvested and processed during warmer seasons.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Aug31

Nature Sketching

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
With our Urban Park Rangers as your guide, draw inspiration from life's greatest artwork—the natural world—and create your own masterpiece or capture your favorite awe-inspiring moments
Category: Art, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Aug31

Family Camping: Staten Island

at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday Aug 20.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug31

Family Camping: Brooklyn

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday Aug 20.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Sep 9

Hart Island Tour (North Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 27
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Sep23

Hart Island Tour (South Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday September 11, 2025.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oct 4

Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers!
Category: Education, Concerts, Festivals, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront
Free!

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Oct 4

Fall Festival

at Fort Totten Park Lawn (in Fort Totten Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us for a free Fall Festival. Enjoy family fun games & activities, puppet show, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Best For
Kids

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