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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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Jan24

NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park

at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park)Bronx

9:00 a.m.12:00 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!

Jan24

NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park

at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway)Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.12:00 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!

Jan24

Zumba

at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.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, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga

at Virtual/Online Events

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jan24

Zumba

at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.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!

Jan24

Zumba

at P.S. 361 Beacon - Woodside on the MoveQueens

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.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!

Jan24

NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park

at St. Mary's Annual 5K StartBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.12:00 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!

Jan24

Zumba

at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.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, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Zumba

at Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149Queens

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.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!

Jan24

Walking Group

at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Zumba

at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.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!

Jan24

Cardio Circuit Blast

at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch

at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Jan24

Birding: Winter Birds

at Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an exclusive tour of the closed Edgemere Landfill to find bird species in this grassland ecosystem. Registration required. Registration begins on Jan 12.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Jan24

R&B Beats Dance Fitness

at Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights

10:15 a.m.11:00 a.m.
You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Cheerful Dance Fitness

at BPL- Macon LibraryBrooklyn

10:15 a.m.11:00 a.m.
A fun, open-level class fusing dance styles from around the world.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:45 a.m.12:00 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Category: Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes
Free!

Jan24

Groove & Glow

at NYPL - Tompkins Square LibraryManhattan

11:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Bringing good vibes and great movement this cardio dance class blends K-pop beats, funk grooves, and feel-good choreography to help you sweat, smile, and glow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Cardio Punch

at Queens Public Library - Far Rockaway

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Cardio Punch is a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Historic New York: Brougham Cottage

at Brougham Cottage

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
he Brougham Cottage is an 18th Century historic house with significant ties to local Staten Island and the rest of New York City.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Jan24

Tropic Rush Dance Fitness

at University Settlement - Atlantic Terminal Community CenterBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Join us on a cardio dance excursion to the Caribbean with electrifying vibes.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

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

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!

Jan24

Bodyweight Circuit Training

at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:30 a.m.12:30 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!

Jan24

Total Body Reset

at Brooklyn Public Library - MarcyBrooklyn

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Nature Exploration Hike

at Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park)Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a winter discovery hike. Learn about the flora and fauna that call Canarsie Park home during its coldest months!
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Jan24

Yoga

at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:15 p.m.1:15 p.m.
This open level class is designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jan24

Winter Sensory Perception Hike

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

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Explore the sights, sounds, smells and feel of winter on this exploratory hike. Connect with nature in fun and new ways while learning more about the season.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Jan24

STRONG Nation®

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan24

Snug Storytime

at The Noble Maritime Collection 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Bring your grown-ups to the museum to hear stories about mermaids, pirates, ships, and the sea!
Category: Accessible Activities
Free!

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Jan25

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

at Conference House ParkStaten Island

9:00 a.m.12:00 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!

Jan25

NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park

at Cunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.12:00 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!

Jan25

NYRR Open Run Hot Chocolate Runs: Marine Park

at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.12:00 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!

Jan25

Zumba

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
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!

Jan25

Monuments of Prospect Park Tour

at Lincoln Road Entrance (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike through Prospect Park and explore the stories behind some of the iconic and more tucked away monuments of Prospect Park.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Bicycling
Free!

Jan25

Birding: Winter Birds

at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see migratory winter birds.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Jan25

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

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

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!

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!

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Jan25

Birding: Winter Waterfowl

at West 90th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Jan25

Astronomy: The Night Sky

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

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as you gaze at the night sky through a telescope and learn about our universe and beyond.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Astronomy
Free!

Monday, January 26, 2026

Jan26

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!

Jan26

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

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

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!

Jan26

Gentle Yoga

at Queens Public Library - BaysideQueens

11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan26

Yoga

at Brooklyn Public Library - Kings Highway Branch

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jan26

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Category: Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes
Free!

Jan26

Dance Fitness

at Queens Public Library - CoronaQueens

5:00 p.m.5:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan26

Chair Yoga

at NYPL - Eastchester LibraryBronx

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
This uplifting seated flow is designed to get you moving and feeling energized—without stressing your joints.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jan26

Full Body Fitness

at PS 503/PS 506 Beacon - Center for Family Life

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
Show your body some love with this full body fitness class open to all fitness levels.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jan26

Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training

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

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!

Jan26

Cardio Dance

at NYPL - Hamilton Grange LibraryManhattan

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

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