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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from July 5, 2025 to March 8, 2026

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Jul 8

Garden Threads — Costumes from the Earth

at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
We’ll examine how colors, textures, and materials — even those found in a garden — can shape a costume. We’ll make simple costume collages and experiment with creating character looks using fabric scraps, plants, and imagination.
Category: Art, Workshops
Free!

Jul 8

Dance Fitness

at Brooklyn Public Library - Mill Basin, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Electric Burn

at NYPL- Bloomingdale Library, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Get ready to ignite your energy in this heart pumping dance cardio session! This class is designed to get the entire body moving at its full potential.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

SSE: Girls Athletic Conditioning

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

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This Program follows a progressive structure to build athletic skills, strength, agility, and confidence over the course of 12 weeks
Category: Fitness, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Rhythm and Vibes

at Multi-Use Room A (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This is a high-energy dance fitness class where everyone is welcome.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Caribbean Dance Fitness

at NYPL - Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Uplifted Dance Fitness

at Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens

6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Uplift your spirit with this dance fitness class!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Bodyweight Circuit Training

at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens

6:30 p.m.–7:15 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!

Jul 8

Summer on the Hudson: Mat Sculpt

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

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Heatwise Studios hosts a a low-impact, full-body workout with a concentration on core strength, alignment, and stability.
Category: Waterfront, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy!
Category: Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Yoga in the Park

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

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor.
Category: Fitness, Sports, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Museum of Interesting Things

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Category: Education, Art, Film, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!

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Jul 8

Healthy on the Hudson x HIIT with Chelsea Piers Fitness

at Hudson River Park's Pier 46

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
Category: Fitness, Waterfront, Exercise Classes, Social Sports
Free!

Jul 8

Total Body Fitness

at Handball Courts (in St. John's Park), Brooklyn

6:45 p.m.–7:45 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!

Jul 8

NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park

at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Free!

Jul 8

Sunset Meditation with Mindful Astoria

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Mindful Astoria brings the art of mindfulness meditation to Socrates Sculpture Park. Sessions are designed for all experience levels and practices include mindful breathing, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation.
Category: Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul 8

Zumba

at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island

7:00 p.m.–8:00 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!