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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.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Arsenal Gallery Opening Reception: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy.
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Event
Friday, January 23, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Monday, January 26, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Friday, January 30, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
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
Kids
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Kids
Zumba: Celebrating Black History Month
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Black History Month, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Monday, February 2, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
I have a DANCE!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Dr Martin Luther King day with a special class that brings our community together through movement. I have a Dance, is inspired by the famous speech, "I HAVE A D
Category: Dance, Fitness, Black History Month, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Virtual Zumba: Celebrating Black History Month
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Black History Month, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, February 6, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga: Celebrating Black History Month
at Virtual/Online Events
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join us in kicking off Black History Month with a virtual vinyasa yoga flow.
Category: Fitness, Black History Month, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Black History Month: Textile Arts Workshop
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Myrah Brown Green for a workshop focused on Adinkra – African symbols that represent concepts, proverbs, and aphorisms.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Black History Month
Free!
Kids
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!
Event
Monday, February 9, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Friday, February 13, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Black History Month: Seneca Village
at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Learn about the lives of Seneca Village's residents in the 1800s and the community's place in pre-Central Park.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Black History Month: Flushing Freedom Mile
at Northern Boulevard and Linden Place (in Daniel Carter Beard Mall), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Join us on a walk of the Flushing Freedom Mile and learn about Queens historic landmarks.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
Free!
Black History Month: Oystermen of Staten Island
at Stapleton Waterfront Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they talk about the oystermen that helped make Sandy Ground one of the first and oldest freed black settlements in New York City.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
Free!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Hart Island Black History Month Tour (South Island)
at Hart Island, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on Hart Island to explore New York City’s black history. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday February 4, 2026
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
Free!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
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!
Kids
Friday, February 20, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Freezin' Season: Frederick Douglass' Birthday
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! Join us for a reading circle and make your own bookmark inspired by Frederick Douglass.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month
Free!
Kids
Painting for the Culture
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center for a paint night celebrating Black History Month.
Category: Art, Black History Month, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Fashion, Culture & Style on the Runway
at Front of the Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Cultural Fashion Showcase
Category: Dance, Art, History, Black History Month, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Black History Month: Nature Poetry
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy the nature poetry of some of the greatest African-American poets, such as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
Free!
Black History Month: Historic Harlem Parks Super Hike
at Manhattan Avenue and West 110th Street (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike from Morningside Park through St. Nicholas Park and ending at the Northern tip of Jackie Robinson Park.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
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
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Black History Month: Brooklyn and the Abolitionist Movement
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk discussing Brooklyn's significant history to the abolitionist movement in the United States.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month
Free!
Monday, February 23, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Friday, February 27, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Historic New York: Weeksville
at South Pacific Playground, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn about the African American heritage of the Weeksville, one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Black History Month, Hiking
Free!
Monday, March 2, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Category: Art, History, Black History Month
Free!
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