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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.
Monday, January 19, 2026
MLK Day: Pelham Bay Park Forest Restoration
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
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, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
Event
MLK Day Harlem Street Tree Care
at Fred Samuel Playground, Manhattan, 139th Street and Lenox Avenue (in Fred Samuel Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and care for local street trees!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
Event
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
As we kick off 2026, FMCP is continuing our tradition of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through acts of service. We have several volunteer opportunities located throughout the park, and we hope you will come out and join us for one or all! The Stewardship Team is meeting from 10am-1pm.
Category: Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
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!
Community clean-up for MLK Day of Service
at Preston Community Garden
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come to Preston Community Garden for a community clean-up on the 2026 MLK Day of Service! Help garden members clear up debris in the unkept public area surrounding the garden.
Category: Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Gardening
Free!
Event
Idlewild Park Martin Luther King Jr. Day Woodland Tree Care
at Idlewild Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Eastern Queens Alliance and Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Idlewild Park and care for its woodlands!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
Event
Inwood Hill Wetland Restoration
at Gaelic Field (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
MLK Day: Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care
at Maple St and Brooklyn Ave (in Hamilton Metz Field), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship to care for street trees as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
MLK Day: Jackson Heights Street Tree Care
at 86th Street and Northern Blvd (in Playground Ninety), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship to care for street trees as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
MLK Day of Service: Shore Front Labyrinth
at Shore Front Labyrinth (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join your Rockaway and Broad Channel neighbors for a “day on” – volunteering to improve our parks in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and work.
Category: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
MLK Day of Service: O’Donoghue Park
at O'Donohue Park (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join your Rockaway and Broad Channel neighbors for a “day on” – volunteering to improve our parks in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and work.
Category: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
MLK Day of Service: Broad Channel American Ballfield
at Broad Channel American Ball Fields, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join your Rockaway and Broad Channel neighbors for a “day on” – volunteering to improve our parks in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and work.
Category: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
MLK Day of Service: Arverne East Nature Preserve
at Arverne East Nature Preserve, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join your Rockaway and Broad Channel neighbors for a “day on” – volunteering to improve our parks in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and work.
Category: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Her-King Alagantic Community Garden
at Her-King Alagantic Community Garden, Brooklyn
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!
Event
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle 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 visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
CANCELED: Zumba
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELED: Yoga
at Fort Totten Park-Building 422 - NE Queens Headquarters (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Interval Training
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
RETRO Dance Fitness
at Dance Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness
at PS 329Q - East Elmhurst Community School
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
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!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
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!
Hart Island Tour (South Island)
at Hart Island, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 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 Jan 6, 2026.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle 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 visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Darren Thomas Corona is a local potter and sculptor who has been creating incredible works for over 30 years.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, History, Tours
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
at H.H. Biddle 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 visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.
Category: Art, History, Tours
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Artist & Sculptor Donna Napoli-Steele: Out of the Box Biodiversity
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents this art exhibit showcasing various forms of art pieces including sculptures, clay, watercolor, and paint.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, History, Tours
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Tours
Free!
Kids
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!
Zumba Gold®
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
DanceFit Fusion
at Queens Public Library - Ozone Park
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A high-energy dance fitness class that seamlessly blends exhilarating dance routines with effective fitness elements.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Electric Burn
at NYPL- Bloomingdale Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Get ready to ignite your energy in this heart pumping dance cardio session! This class is designed to get the entire body moving at its full potential.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Mill Basin, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tone Up Tuesday
at Central Park Gardens - Community Room, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Tone up Tuesday is a 45-minute total-body class that blends cardio and strength training to help you feel strong
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Rhythm and Vibes
at Hope Gardens Community Center, Brooklyn
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This is a high-energy dance fitness class where everyone is welcome. No experience needed –just bring your good vibes and let the music move you.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes
Free!
Zumba
at HANAC Corona Beacon at P.S. 19Q, Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run Hot Chocolate Runs: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness for Fun
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Who doesn’t need a little fun in their fitness?
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CANCELED: Line Dancing
at Multipurpose Room (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
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