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
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Jan21

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!

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

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Friday, January 23, 2026

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!

Jan23

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Jan23

Open Mic at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center

at Multi-Use Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
All artists, musicians, poets, and dancers are welcome to take the stage and showcase their talents!
Category: Education, Dance, Theater, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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

Ice Age Hike

at Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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!

Jan28

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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!

Jan29

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Jan29

Author Talk with Queens Borough Historian Jason Antos: Flushing (Then and Now)

at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
In his latest book, Flushing (Then and Now), Jason Antos explores the dramatic evolution of this ever-growing city through many never-before-seen images.
Category: Education, History, Talks, Seniors

Friday, January 30, 2026

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!

Jan30

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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

Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re learning about George Washington Carver, a black scientist who faced many challenges.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Accessible Activities

Best For
Kids

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Feb 1

Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re learning about George Washington Carver, a black scientist who faced many challenges.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Accessible Activities

Best For
Kids

Monday, February 2, 2026

Feb 2

Webinar: Species Spotlight- The Eastern Oyster (World Wetlands Day!)

at GreenThumb CompoundQueens

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Calling all Wetlands Enthusiasts! Join the Stewardship Team for a webinar to celebrate the 26th annual World Wetlands Day.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Waterfront, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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!

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Feb 5

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, February 6, 2026

Feb 6

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, February 7, 2026

Feb 7

Hudson River EagleFest Eagle Spotting Station

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Winter migration is upon us! Learn all about the bald eagle and its winter migration as we celebrate Teatown Hudson River EagleFest®, an annual celebration of bald eagle winter migration along the Hudson River.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Wildlife

Feb 7

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!

Feb 7

Hands On History: Read Black History

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn more about Black figures in American history and revolutions around the world. This event will have reading circles and create art inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Seniors
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Feb10

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!

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Feb11

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, February 12, 2026

Feb12

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!

Feb12

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!

Friday, February 13, 2026

Feb13

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, February 14, 2026

Feb14

Family Art Project: Love for Woodland Friends

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, create lovable woodland critters using paper.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities

Best For
Kids
Feb14

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!

Feb14

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!

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Feb15

Family Art Project: Love for Woodland Friends

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, create lovable woodland critters using paper.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities

Best For
Kids

Monday, February 16, 2026

Feb16

Chinese New Year Event

at Dance Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Chinese New Year Event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Feb17

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!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Feb18

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!

Feb18

Nature Walk and Quill Writing for Kids & Families at Conference House Park

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, the Urban Park Rangers, and the Friends of the Biddle House for a nature walk along our trails and beach, followed by a quill writing art activity!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Art, Fitness, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Kids Week with the Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Best For
Kids
Feb18

Freezin' Season: Lunar New Year

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Ring in the Year of the Horse and learn more about Lunar New Year traditions.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Festivals, History, Lunar New Year
Free!

Must See
Event
Feb18

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!

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Feb19

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!

Feb19

Freezin' Season: National Women Inventors Month

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Work in a team to build your own invention out of resources from the King Manor classroom!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, STEM Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, February 20, 2026

Feb20

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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