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

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
Jul12

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
Jul12

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
Jul12

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
Jul12

Kids in Motion: Tie Dye

at Elmhurst Park Grand Avenue Entrance (in Elmhurst Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Tie Dye event at Elmhurst Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 11AM-1PM.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

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
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

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

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

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
Free!

Jul12

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

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!

Must See
Event
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

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
Free!

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
Free!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Category: Nature, Astronomy
Free!

Jul12

Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King

at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd)Manhattan

8:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Movies Under the Stars: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

at Multi-Purpose Field (in Colonel David Marcus Playground)Brooklyn

8:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Theater, Movies Under the Stars
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul12

Movies Under the Stars: Transformers One

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

9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Jul13

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!

Jul13

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.
Free!

Jul13

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

at Conference House ParkStaten 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.
Free!

Jul13

NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park

at Cunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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.
Free!

Jul13

2025 Ocean Breeze Beach Soccer Tournament

at Midland Beach Picnic Grounds (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location
, Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
It’s time to hit the sand for the 8th Annual Ocean Breeze Beach Soccer Tournament!
Category: Soccer
Free!

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