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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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!
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
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!
Flag Football
at Game Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a fun filled experience in building your fundamentals of Flag Football. participants will be able to build their skills in this supervised environment.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Football
Free!
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 - 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!
Virtual Talk- Grand Forage 1778: the Battleground Around New York City
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join historian Todd W. Braisted for a virtual talk on Grand Forage 1778, uncovering Britain’s last major campaign around New York City.
Category: History, Talks, Virtual/Online Events
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 - 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Mat Pilates
at Front of the Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Mat Pilates is a beginner exercise class which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This class is being offered in partnership with Club Pilates.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Flag Football Practice
at Gymnasium (Side) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
17U Flag football Practice
Category: Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come Join our free youth basketball program
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Game of Zones
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" activity.
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Flag Football
at Game Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a fun filled experience in building your fundamentals of Flag Football. participants will be able to build their skills in this supervised environment.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Football
Free!
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Seniors, Holiday Lightings, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Mat Pilates
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, Brooklyn
5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Mat Pilates is a beginner exercise class which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
RISE UP Circuit Training
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Guard up and Play defense: Women's Basketball
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" activity.
Category: Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 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
Virtual Gentle Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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!
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
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.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
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