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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
intenSati
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
In intenSati, we will prime your body, mind, and heart with this sweat-dripping, heart-pumping, mood-lifting cardio class (think dance meets kickboxing meets yoga).
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Beginner Yoga
at NYPL - Chatham Square Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This class teaches basic yoga poses to enhance flexibility, mobility, and body awareness by incorporating movement with your breath.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 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: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Caribbean Dance Fitness
at NYPL - Countee Cullen Library
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.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!
Dance Fitness Energize
at Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This 45-minute dance fitness class is about dancing your way toward an active lifestyle!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness Beats
at Hudson Guild Fulton Community Center
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This 45-minute Dance Fitness class is not just a great workout, but a great time as well!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Wayanda Park Reconstruction Virtual Community Input Meeting
at Virtual/Online Events
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join a virtual discussion, and share your thoughts and ideas regarding the reconstruction of Wayanda Park.
Category: It's My Park, Talks, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Thursday, December 11, 2025
This is a test event series. Do not attend.
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
This is a test event series. Do not attend.
Free!
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!
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Planting at Bronx River Forest
at Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance Thursday December 11th from 9:30am-12pm for a native shrub/tree planting!
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Park Slope, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–11:30 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Sculpt
at Queensbridge Park House (in Queensbridge Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
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!
Step Aerobics
at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.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, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Alignment Yoga
at New York Public Library - Morningside Heights Branch, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This yoga session is designed to help you better understand how the body works by focusing on improving balance, strength, and flexibility.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Dynamic Stretching
at NYPL - Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
The class is structured as a guided meditation that consists of yoga-inspired poses set into dynamic movement.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:30 p.m.–4:30 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
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley 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
Latin Beats Dance Fitness
at Hillside Arts and Letters Academy, Queens
4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
You are invited to a Latin fitness party!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Thursday Monster Movie Night: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Rated PG-13)
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn 
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a FREE spooky monster movie night at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center on Thursdays this fall season! The movie shown will be Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Rated PG-13).
Category: Art, Film, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Hip House Cardio
at Fit4Dance NYC, Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Hip House is an upbeat dance aerobics workout that fuses Old School Hip-Hop and House vibes to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at NYPL - George Bruce, Manhattan
5:45 p.m.–6:30 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - Corona, Queens
6:00 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: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tree Lighting in Washington Square Park
at Washington Square Arch (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate holiday cheer in Washington Square Park, under the iconic arch!
Category: Holiday Lightings
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.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!
Cardio Sculpt
at Queens Public Library - Sunnyside, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst, Queens
6:00 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: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Crochet for the Garden: Crafting Connection & Practical Tools
at Front of the Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
We’ll walk through accessible designs that help you make plant hangers for vertical growing in small spaces or holders for organizing shared supplies and mug rugs.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
SharQui- The Bellydance Workout
at Multi-Use Room D (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
In a SharQui class, you’ll learn new moves and combinations in flow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Gentle Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Bayside, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 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!
Slow Flow Yoga
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Slow Flow Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - Broadway, Queens 
6:00 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: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Full Body Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This circuit training class combines both resistance and bodyweight exercises to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Gentle Yoga Flow
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with a 60-minute yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Body in Motion
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout is open to all fitness levels and will keep you moving with fun and challenging bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at United Nations Ave South Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
One of the city's most iconic parks, Flushing Meadows Corona Park was the site of two 20th-century World's Fairs.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
Bootcamp
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Virtual Zumba
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, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, December 12, 2025
This is a test event series. Do not attend.
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
This is a test event series. Do not attend.
Free!
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!
Zumba Gold®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 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, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bush Terminal Park Wetland Restoration and Cleanup
at Entrance on 1st Ave. & 50th St. (in Bush Terminal Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Protect wetland areas in Bush Terminal Park! Volunteers will help us remove vegetation and debris in order to help restore the wetland and create a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!
Interval Walking Sessions
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Interval Walking Sessions consist of three segments: brisk, slow and a bodyweight exercise.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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!
12/12 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Tilden Senior Center
10:30 a.m.–11:15 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library - Sheepshead Bay
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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!
BE BOLDER: Senior Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) Ballet Offers Life-long Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection (BOLDER), dance program, a fun ballet class with live music.
Category: Dance, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes
Free!
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