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, August 16, 2025

Aug16

KIM: Bloomingdale Playground

at Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:30 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!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

R&B Beats Dance Fitness

at Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights

10:15 a.m.11:00 a.m.
You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug16

Dance Fitness

at Queens Public Library - CoronaQueens

10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug16

SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball

at Play Area (in Holcombe Rucker Park)Manhattan

10:30 a.m.1:00 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, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

KIM: De Matti Playground

at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 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!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

LaBlast® Fitness

at Brooklyn Public Library - New Utrecht

10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.
This dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances, including those seen on Dancing with the Stars.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug16

Community Work Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Wyckoff Urban Farm on the third Saturday of the month to learn about what we're growing, get to know our farmers, and get your hands dirty with farm projects!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

Aug16

Dance in the Park!

at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Sports, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug16

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
Aug16

KIM - St. Mary's Park

at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park)Bronx

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
Aug16

KIM - Al Quinones Playground

at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground)Bronx

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
Aug16

KIM - Tremont Playground

at Entrance - 175th St & Arthur Ave (in Walter Gladwin Park)Bronx

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
Aug16

KIM - Behagen Playground

at Play Area (in Behagen Playground)Bronx

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
Aug16

KIM - Ben Abrams Playground

at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park)Bronx

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
Aug16

KIM - Devoe Park

at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park)Bronx

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
Aug16

KIM - Hunts Point Playground

at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground)Bronx 
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
Aug16

Upon This Rock Community Garden Fair

at Upon This Rock Community GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Come visit the garden to learn how to get involved and take part in activities, like games, arts and crafts, blood pressure checks, and herb education!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Tours, Food, Gardening
Free!

Aug16

Hudson River Park's Big City Fishing

at Hudson River Park's Pier 51Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
This summer, join us to make a fish wish—you might just get a bite! Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River, including over 85 species in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary waters.
Category: Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!

Aug16

Kids in Motion: Tie Dye

at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)Queens

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Tie Dye event at Beach 59 St. Playground (Rockaway Boardwalk) on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 11AM-1PM.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

Planting the Native Garden

at Narrows Botanical Gardens (in Shore Park and Parkway)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an exploration of the seasonal flowers at Narrows Botanical Garden. Learn all about the Native plants that call our neck of the woods home
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Aug16

Discovery Hike: Soil Testing

at Nevada Avenue Parking Lot (in High Rock Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore and contents of the ground beneath us.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Aug16

Basic Canoeing

at Oakland Lake (in Alley Pond Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Aug16

Summer on the Hudson: Memory Impression - Herbarium Workshop

at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Press flowers & leaves while reflecting on the stories plants tell. Conservancy staff assists participants in creating botanical keepsakes that honor personal connections to nature.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug16

Total Body Reset

at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 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, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug16

Dance Fitness

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

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Aug16

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!

Aug16

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!

Aug16

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!

Aug16

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

Aug16

Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

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!

Aug16

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!

Aug16

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
Aug16

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!

Aug16

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
Aug16

NYC Parks Presents: Next Generation Jam

at East 165th St. between Jerome Ave. and River Ave. (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center )Bronx

1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Social Sports
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

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
Aug16

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
Aug16

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!

Aug16

SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball

at Play Area (in Holcombe Rucker Park)Manhattan

2:00 p.m.5:30 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, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

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!

Aug16

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!

Aug16

Hindu Lamp Ceremony

at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn

4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Join for the traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Category: Festivals
Free!

Aug16

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!

Aug16

Picnic Performances: New York City Circus Festival

at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Festivals, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug16

Big Summer August GetDown

at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free dance party on the waterfront!
Category: Dance
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug16

Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: The Lady from the Sea

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

6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea.
Category: Theater, Free Summer Theater

Aug16

Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4

at Play Area (in Carmansville Playground)Manhattan

8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug16

Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King

at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

8:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Mufasa: The Lion King tells the origin story of Mufasa through Rafiki’s tale to young Kiara, revealing his rise from orphaned cub to legend in a journey of friendship, fate, and danger.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Aug17

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi

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

8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

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