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, May 8, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Barbie
at Chelsea Green
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land.
Category: Film, Movies Under the Stars
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, May 9, 2025
The New Yorker's Parks Covers: A Centennial Stroll
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The stylistically diverse covers featured in this exhibition reveal much about our parks and their vital impact on urban life.
Category: Art
Free!
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Pelham Bay Park Forest Restoration
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
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!
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson 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!
Bush Terminal Park Wetland Cleanup with The Billion Oyster Project
at Bush Terminal Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Billion Oyster Project to protect wetland areas in Bush Terminal Park! Volunteers will help us remove debris and...
Category: Birding, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!
5/9 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
at Strack Pond (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this spring!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
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!
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
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!
It's My Park at Peter Detmold Park
at Peter Detmold Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Turtle Bay Association to perform a clean-up and remove overgrowth in planted areas at Peter Detmold Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!
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
Silent Disco at St. Catherine's Park
at Playground (in St. Catherine's Park), Manhattan 

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin for an outdoor Silent Disco event. Perfect for dance enthusiasts and anyone looking for a fun night out.
Category: Best for Kids, Skating/Blading
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Walkers
at The Getaway 151 (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore the northernmost part of the Park with our summer walking group led by Conservancy staff.
Category: Fitness, Tours, Outdoor Fitness, Walking
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!
3-3-3 Bodyweight Burn
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This total body workout highlights a unique format of 3s that will challenge your stamina all while having fun to your favorite beats.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Art Inspired by Eric Carle
at Multi-Use Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us to create colorful artwork inspired by the unique painting style of Eric Carle.
Category: Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Dance Fitness
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Forest Bathing
at 119th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner.
Category: Nature, Walking
Free!
May Movie Nights at Von King: Inside Out 2 (2024) - Rated PG
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a movie night at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center on the weekends this May! All are welcome to these FREE viewings of popular cinema!
Category: Film, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
RISE UP Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 

7:00 p.m.–7:45 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. Let’s unlock your ultimate potential.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
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!
Movies Under the Stars: Toy Story
at P.S 060 (in Equity Playground), Queens
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Tale centering on the rivalry between two children's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and the brains of the group, and a cocky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear.
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: 7th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival
at 5th Avenue and Washington Square North (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Come celebrate some of the best of NYC students’ works with friends and family!
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Conservancy Youth Soccer League (Spring)
at Pier 5 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy offers affordable youth soccer leagues; the spring season starts March 1.
Category: Sports, Soccer
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.
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.
Free!
It's My Park at Lawrence Triangle
at Lawrence Triangle, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Green Earth Urban Gardens to beautify The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Intro to Birding Walk
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to use binoculars and spot the fascinating birds that live in Marine Park's salt marsh together with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!
Event
Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
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!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
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!
NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park
at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), 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!
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park)
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Widely known for its history with the Crocheron Family and summer house, Crocheron Park is home to running paths, baseball fields, and a 4-court tennis center.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Highland Park
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland 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.
Free!
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at St. Mary's Annual 5K Start, Bronx 

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!
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.
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.
Free!
Zumba
at P.S. 361 Beacon - Woodside on the Move, Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Strength & Cardio Fun!
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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!
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