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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.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie
at Ballfields (in Dr. Charles R. Drew Park), Queens
9:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 12, 2025
8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival
at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy will host the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival on City of Water Day with multiple activities from yoga, beach combing, seining, kayaking, and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Fitness, Kayaking and Canoeing, Waterfront, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife, City of Water Day, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Event
Low Impact Strength and Cardio
at Gymnasium (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center ), Bronx
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
This creative and fun low impact workout fuses cardio and bodyweight strength exercises to get your heart pumping
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
8:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Free!
2025 Ocean Breeze Beach Soccer Tournament
at Midland Beach Picnic Grounds (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island 
, Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
It’s time to hit the sand for the 8th Annual Ocean Breeze Beach Soccer Tournament!
Category: Soccer
Free!
Intro to Birding Walk
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to use binoculars and spot the fascinating birds that live in Marine Park's salt marsh together with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families are welcome. Meet outside the Salt Marsh Nature Center.
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!
Event
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
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!
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!
McGolrick Bird Club
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
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!
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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Widely known for its history with the Crocheron Family and summer house, Crocheron Park is home to running paths, baseball fields, and a 4-court tennis center.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Highland Park
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens
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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at St. Mary's Annual 5K Start, 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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie 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.
Free!
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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
at Astoria Park, Queens
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.
Free!
Saturday Community Clean Up
at Park House (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Spend the second Saturday morning of each month volunteering with us and give back to the park you love!
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Edgecombe Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary
at Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Edgecombe Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary and GreenThumb for a hands-on volunteer day building raised beds!
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Strength & Cardio Fun!
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
KIM: Sol Lain Playground
at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM: Carmansville Playground
at Play Area (in Carmansville Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
at Play Area (in Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM: Columbus Park
at Columbus Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: LTR 2025
at Asphalt Soccer Court (in Pulaski Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "free" event!
Category: Best for Kids, Workshops, Bicycling
Free!
Kids
KIM: The Big Park
at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Levy Programs
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
SSE: Fairview Lean to Play Pickleball
at Pickleball Courts (in Fairview Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come join the Staten Island Summer Sports Experience Team in a great game of Pickleball at Fairview Park.
Category: Fitness, Sports, Pickleball
Free!
KIM: Arrochar Playground
at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: McDonald's Playground
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM: Bloomingdale Park
at Bloomingdale Park, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Cross Country Course Volunteer Days
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
KIM: Alley Pond Park
at Alley Springfield Playground (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: John J. Carty Park
at Playground (in John J Carty Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Highland Park
at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Park Of the Americas
at Playground (Linden Playground) (in Park Of The Americas), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Bayswater Park
at Playground (in Bayswater Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline.
Category: Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
KIM: Nostrand Playground
at Nostrand Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden!
at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
KIM: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
KIM: Corona Golf Playground
at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
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!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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!
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
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