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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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Aug 3

Seashells of the North Atlantic

at Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the natural wonders that wash up on the shores of the city’s beaches and what that means about the ecosystem just beneath the waves.
Category: Birding, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug 3

Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through

at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week Sunday Summer Series to learn the basics of parkour. Have a blast while getting strong!
Category: Fitness, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!

Aug 3

Nature's Workshop: Fantastical Nature Home Creation

at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to fashion whimsical tiny houses from elements sourced in nature that conjure a sense of magic.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Best For
Kids

Aug 3

Nature Photography

at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Whether you have a SLR camera or just a simple cell phone camera, learn basics of photography and see our parks through a new lens.
Category: Art, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug 3

Volunteer Workday at Green Oasis Garden

at Green Oasis Community Garden/Gilbert's Garden (in ), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteer at Green Oasis Community Garden to help us maintain our community-led space. You'll learn how to plant, prune, identify plants and trees, compost, do basic carpentry, and more!
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Aug 3

Urban Wildlife: Reptiles and Amphibians

at Mauro Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park, looking for and learning about the turtles, snakes, frogs, and salamanders that call New York City home.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Aug 3

Discovery Hike: Tide Pools

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

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Explore the shore with the Urban Park Rangers as we take a closer look at these temporary habitats and find out the many creatures that call tide pools home.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Aug 3

Historic New York: New York Harbor

at 43rd Street and 1st Avenue (in Bush Terminal Park), Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Explore the significance of New York Harbor in both the past and present and learn about the working harbor and its role in global supply chains.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Aug 3

Adventure Course Free Public Sunday Afternoon Program

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

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free Public Sunday Programs-Free programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Afternoon program registration takes place from 1:00pm-1:30pm. Please dress appropriately.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!

Aug 3

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!

Aug 3

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday.
Category: Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Aug 3

Kayaking at Conference House Park

at Bottom of Page Avenue

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join Kayak Staten Island for free kayaking at Conference House Park's Page Avenue beachfront.
Category: Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing, Waterfront, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Must See
Event

Monday, August 4, 2025

Aug 4

Lyons Pool - Lap Swim

at Lyons Pool, Staten Island

7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Van Cortlandt Pool - Lap Swim

at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Hamilton Fish Pool - Lap Swim

at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan

7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Kosciuszko Pool - Lap Swim

at Kosciuszko Pool, Brooklyn

7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Astoria Pool - Lap Swim

at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park), Queens

7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Line Dancing

at Handball Court (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!

Aug 4

Cardio Sculpt

at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug 4

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Category: Art
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Lyons Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class A)

at Lyons Pool, Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1A

at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Kosciuszko Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)

at Kosciuszko Pool, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Astoria Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class A)

at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Hamilton Fish Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1A

at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Zumba Gold®

at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx

9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.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, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Lyons Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class A)

at Lyons Pool, Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water for tots.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1B

at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Hamilton Fish Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1B

at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Session 2: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class A)

at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center (in Central Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Astoria Pool: Senior Splash

at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Move and groove to the music and get a great workout by joining our instructor-led Adult Water Aerobics class!
Category: Seniors, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Aug 4

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids

Aug 4

Step Aerobics

at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Step Aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug 4

Senior Cardio Sculpt

at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This low impact cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Participants must be 60+ to attend this class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Seniors, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug 4