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, July 12, 2025

Jul12

Workshop on Applying Bokashi to Soil Part 3

at East Side Outside Community GardenManhattan

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
In this workshop at East Side Outside Community Garden, the FFW (Fermented Food Waste) and bokashi FPE (Fermented Plant Extract) that were made in Part 2 will be ready to apply.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Jul12

Story Time for Children and Families

at Nehemiah Ten Community GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden for story time by New Lots Library for children and families!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Tours, Gardening
Free!

Jul12

Composting Tips

at NYCHA – Grant HousesTranquil Ground GardenManhattan

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Gardeners at Grant Shade Garden-Grant Houses (NYCHA) will share composting information with people in the NYCHA houses and their neighbors.
Category: Education, Gardening
Free!

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Jul12

KIM - Loreto Playground

at Loreto PlaygroundBronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.7:00 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, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

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!

Jul12

Yoga

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

11:30 a.m.12:30 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!

Jul12

Dance Fitness

at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay RidgeBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul12

Conference House Tours

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, History, Tours, It's My Park

Jul12

SSE Presents: Softball for Beginners

at Ballfield 11

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Girls Softball Ages 13+ every Saturday at Ballfield 11 (near Playground for All Children) from 12PM-4PM
Category: Fitness, Games, Sports, Baseball/Softball, Social Sports
Free!

Jul12

NYC Parks Youth Soccer Festival - Queens

at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York Red Bulls for a series of clinics and open play sessions to celebrate the sport of soccer.
Category: Best for Kids, Summer Sports Experience, Soccer
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Sumner Houses Local NeighborhoodStat (NStat) Kick-off

at NYCHA Sumner Houses - Love GardenBrooklyn

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Kick-off a participatory budgeting campaign to select a project that will contribute to improving the quality of life in the community, while engaging neighbors with music, fun, & food.
Category: Education, Games, Food, Community Input Meetings
Free!

Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: City of Water Day

at 172nd Street Beach (in Fort Washington Park)Manhattan

12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Educators from Hudson River Sloop Clearwater lead an interactive seining event. Learn about our watery neighbors and the health of the Hudson River estuary.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife, City of Water Day
Free!

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Jul12

Upgrade your old t-shirt cutting workshop

at Maple Street Community GardenBrooklyn

12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Ready to give new life to an old t-shirt? Join Zhenia Nagorny for a fun afternoon to cut, twist, & transform a basic tees into a one-of-a-kind piece that’s all you.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!

Jul12

Storytelling and Papermaking Workshop

at Whole Neighborhood GardenBrooklyn

12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Learn how to make beautiful, eco-friendly paper from recycled materials. Everyone will get to create their own unique sheet of handmade paper to take home.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Workshops
Free!

Jul12

New Amsterdam to Manhattan 400 Years of Freedom Ways & Community Upliftment

at Smith Garden- Alfred Smith houses (NYCHA)

12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Ancestors Speaks for a Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery in NYS, July 4, 1827.
Category: Art, Festivals, Film, Talks
Free!

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Event
Jul12

CANCELED: Hula Hoop Aerobics

at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul12

Get Crafty At Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Channel your inner artist this month with TWO Saturday drop-in workshops inspired by Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s blooming eight-bed garden!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids

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Jul12

West Side Fest on the High Line: Hidden Worlds Family Workshop

at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
The High Line joins the West Side Cultural Network to present West Side Fest 2025. Join us for a fun family workshop exploring art & nature.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Free!

Must See
Event
Jul12

City of Water Day: Coastal Ecology

at Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue (in Barretto Point Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to celebrate City of Water Day by exploring the coastal ecology where the East River meets the Long Island Sound.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, City of Water Day
Free!

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Event
Jul12

City of Water Day: Waterfalls of Prospect Park

at Picnic House (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Take a (figurative) deep dive into Prospect Park’s wet wonders. Follow the Urban Park Rangers on a walking tour of the park's famous waterfalls and their accompanying infrastructure!
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Fishing, City of Water Day
Free!

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Event
Jul12

Wild About Wildlife

at Play Area (in Murray Playground)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we celebrate Wild About Wildlife Month, highlighting the need for protection of wild animals and their habitats.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Jul12

SSE: Faber Basketball Clinic

at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center)Staten Island

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come join the Summer Sports Experience team for Summer Basketball clinic at Faber Recreation Center.
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Jul12

Saturday Artist Residency

at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Saturday Community Clean Up - Student Shift

at Park House (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Are you a student looking to give back and make a difference? Come volunteer with fellow students every second Saturday at Washington Square Park!
Category: Best for Kids, Volunteer
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Open Bluegrass Jam Session

at East Fourth Street Community GardenBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Category: Education, Dance, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Crazy Science Show!

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

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!

Jul12

Queens County Farm Hayrides!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Sounds of St. Nick

at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park)Manhattan, James Baldwin Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Sounds of Sr. Nick seeks to highlight emerging musicians of today who are building on the legacy of yesterday as they carry the sounds and spirit of the Harlem Renaissance forward.
Category: Festivals, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Jul12

SSE: Learn to Play Pickleball

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

1:15 p.m.3:00 p.m.
This program is designed to teach children and young adults the fundamentals on Pickleball. We will cover every aspect of this sport, from serving to dinking and team play.
Category: Education, Fitness, Best for Kids, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports, Sports Camps, Pickleball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

SSE: Softball

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly baseball program teaches hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running in a fun, team-focused environment for youth and teens.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

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!

Jul12

Public Gallery Tour

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Category: Art, Media Education
Free!

Jul12

Concert: LaDee Streeter

at Play Area (in Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground)Staten Island

2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Join the Jazz Foundation of America for a concert with the LaDee Streeter, a versatile musical sylist who wows audiences in the tri-state area.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Jul12

SSE: Flag Football | Kickball

at Basketball Courts (in Thomas Jefferson Park)Manhattan

2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds.
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Family Sports Day

at Soccer Field (in Glenwood Playground)Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks to develop your sports skills with our coaches. Bring the whole family to this delightful afternoon of various sports games!
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Football, Soccer, Social Sports
Free!

Must See
Event
Jul12

Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival

at Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (in Fort Greene Park)Brooklyn

3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Fort Greene neighborhood has housed a multitude of great Jazz Musicians including Max Roach, Randy Weston, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Betty Carter, Gary Bartz, Cecil Taylor, Bill Lee, Slide Hampton, Toshi Reagon, and Carla Cook. It is the home of many of today's greats and tomorrow’s future legends!
Category: Festivals, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Must See
Event
Jul12

SummerMusic on the Lawn

at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
A delightful lineup of oldies, pop, and R&B hits that appeal to all ages with the Odane Whilby Band.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

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Event
Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: The Hourglass - A Tribute to Water

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
As part of City of Water Day, come experience the sound of water slipping away—one turn at a time. Visit The Hourglass, a large interactive public sculpture about water scarcity by Art Students League artist Patricia Espinosa.
Category: Art, Waterfront, City of Water Day, Workshops
Free!

Must See
Event
Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: Shakespeare Workout

at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Covering the elements of voice production, acting and stage combat. Open to participants ages 13 and up.
Category: Education, Theater, Workshops
Free!

Jul12

SSE: Youth Games

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
This program offers kids and teens a supportive space to play games, build friendships, and develop teamwork through activities like tag, relay races, and group challenges.
Category: Games, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports
Free!

Jul12

Silent Disco Party

at HVK South Terrace (in Herbert Von King Park)Brooklyn

4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
This summer, grab a set of wireless headphones and groove to your own beat at this fun dance party!
Category: Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Jazz Series in Historic Harlem Parks

at 113th Street and Manhattan Avenue (in Morningside Park)Manhattan

5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, West Harlem Arts Alliance, and National Jazz Museum in Harlem for Second Saturday Jazz series in the Park.
Category: Concerts
Free!

Jul12
Jul12

SSE: Soccer Skills and Drills

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Take your game to the next level! Learn advanced soccer skills, drills, and strategies to boost your performance and dominate the field.
Category: Games, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Soccer
Free!

Jul12

Camilo / Ela Taubert / Guitarricadelafuente / DJ Albina

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Trio of singer-songwriters reinventing contemporary Latin music led by powerhouse star Camilo
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Jul12

Concert: Son Del Monte led by Manuel Rivera

at Amphitheater (in Al Quiñones Playground)Bronx

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Join Son Del Monte led by veteran timbalero and bandleader Manuel Rivera for a night of classic salsa with a fresh twist! In partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Jul12

Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Sense and Sensibility

at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility!
Category: Theater, Free Summer Theater

Jul12

RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series

at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!

Must See
Event
Jul12

Family Camping: Manhattan

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

7:00 p.m.8:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday July 2
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!

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