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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.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Outdoor Skills: Winter Survival 101
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Zumba
at BronxWorks - Classic Community Center, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This class is a mix of the Zumba that you love and a little extra!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELED: 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!
Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at McDonald Playground Field House
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Holiday Lightings
Free!
Kids
Zumba
at BronxWorks - Classic Community Center, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This class is a mix of the Zumba that you love and a little extra!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tropic Rush Dance Fitness
at University Settlement - Atlantic Terminal Community Center, Brooklyn
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!
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!
Hidden Gems of Queens: Udall's Cove
at Aurora Pond (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore Udall's Park Preserve, one of the boroughs lesser-known greenspaces. Learn more about the history and natural landscape of this hidden gem.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 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
Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 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
Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 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
Yoga
at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
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!
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
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
Chair Yoga
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
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!
Winter Wreath Workshop
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Guided by our Horticulture team, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged from the Park’s landscape.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Brooklyn Public Library - Marcy, Brooklyn
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!
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, 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 Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 12, 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 Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, 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 Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 - 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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
Winter Wonderland Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a brisk nature walk in winter where we will look for and learn about the local flora and fauna that call Inwood Hill Park home.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
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
Kids
Seal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to witness the harbor seals in their natural habitat off the shore of Orchard Beach and learn about these incredible marine mammals and their fascinating be
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 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
Snug Storytime
at The Noble Maritime Collection
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!
Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 11 - 14)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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 Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–3:30 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 Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages: 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 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
Van Cortlandt by Candlelight- Cocktails & Music: A Festive Winter's Eve
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
A candlelit winter evening with crafted cocktails, period music, 19th-century dance, historic games, wassail, and winter traditions.
Category: History, Winter Holidays
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum celebrate 13 years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE.
Category: Art, History
Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Geminids is one of the best meteor showers in the heavens, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Astronomy
Free!
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
This holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum celebrate 13 years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE.
Category: Art, History
Sunday, December 14, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at Conference House Park, Staten 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!
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
Category: Winter Holidays
Christmas Bird Count-Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the nation’s longest running community science project and help collect data for the Christmas Bird Count in Queens.
Category: Birding, Volunteer, Wildlife
Free!
It's My Park at Cottages Hill New Brighton Park
at Skyline Playground Garden (in Cottages Hill New Brighton Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to help maintain the community garden at Cottages Hill New Brighton Park and do a general clean-up around the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Christmas Bird Count
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The 126th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count—the nation’s longest-running Community-Science bird project—will soon be underway nationwide, and in all five boroughs of New York City.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Waterfront, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: 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!
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park
at Cunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham 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.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Nature Exploration Hike
at Park Drive N and Signs Road (in Freshkills Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a relaxing stroll at the William T Davis Wildlife Refuge trail and discover some of the amazing plants and animals that call the park home.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
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!
Minimalisa NYC Clothing Giveaway
at Garden of Resilience
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to Garden of Resilience for a free clothing giveaway for women and children's clothing, shoes, bags, household supplies, books and more!
Category: Nature, Markets
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
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
Kids
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