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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.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Arts & Crafts Showcase
at Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Just in time for Mother's Day, come and feast your eyes on the creativity of local artisans, featuring live puppets and crafts!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring WonderSpark Puppets!
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, Games, Best for Kids, Theater
Free!
Kids
Celebrate and Dance: Tinikling
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate this AAPI Heritage month at King Manor with the Queensboro Dance Festival by learning the National Dance of the Philippines, Tinikling!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Food, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Free!
Make Mother's Day cards with Flower Petals
at LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to LaGuardia Corner Community Garden and make your own Mother's Day cards with pretty pressed flowers! Everybody is welcome. All materials will be provided.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mother’s Day 2025
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Fitness, Food, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Event
Mother's Day Nature Crafts
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Use the beauty of the natural world to create a unique work of art celebrating someone who makes your life more beautiful!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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!
Spring Crafting - Dream Catcher
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
In honor of Mother's Day, we construct dream catchers for the loved ones who tenderly, patiently and tirelessly watch over us, and reciprocate the love, by making them a dream catcher to lovingly watch over them as they have for us.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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!
Storytelling Workshop
at Detective Keith Williams Field House (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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!
Friday, May 16, 2025
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!
Earth Day Celebration
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Raising awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at Shoelace Park
at Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" Event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
With the music of migratory birds for inspiration, sculpt and paint your own feathered friends!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
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!
Family Fun Day at Carl Schurz Park
at Carl Schurz Pickleball Court (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, music, jumbo games, and challenge yourself on the Grit N’ Wit obstacle course.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Fae Day 2025 - Neo Brooklyn
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory experience where nature meets neon, folklore meets future, & imagination knows no bounds with music, interactive art, cosmic storytelling, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Nature, Food, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Wings Over Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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!
Storytelling Workshop
at Detective Keith Williams Field House (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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!
NYC Parks Kids Fun and Fit Day
at Entrance - 162nd Street (in Melrose Commons Park)
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Sports, Social Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 23, 2025
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!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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!
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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!
Storytelling Workshop
at Detective Keith Williams Field House (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Hip Hip Hooraay For Toddlers Day
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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!
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at Garden Peoples Garden (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
NYC Parks Presents: Welcome to Spring Family Day
at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Kids
Family Fun Day at John Jay Park
at Playground (in John Jay Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more! Come ready to have a great time!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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!
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Eco Art Creations: Sustainable Art with Nature
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an Eco Art Creations: Sustainable Art with Nature workshops
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series
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!
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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!
Friday, June 6, 2025
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!
Pioneers Go East Collective presents Eco Art & Performance w/ Maira Duarte (Seniors)
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this intergenerational workshop, facilitated by Maira Duarte from Dance to the People, in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Socrates Sculpture Park, participants will engage in the exploration of movement in nature and will manufacture wearable art pieces made of reused materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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!
Pioneers Go East Collective presents Eco Art & Performance w/ Maira Duarte (Youth)
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this intergenerational workshop, facilitated by Maira Duarte from Dance to the People, in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Socrates Sculpture Park, participants will engage in the exploration of movement in nature and will manufacture wearable art pieces made of reused materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Family Fun Day at Thomas Jefferson Park
at Soccer Field (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Pioneers Go East Collective presents Eco Art & Performance w/ Maira Duarte (Youth)
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this intergenerational workshop, facilitated by Maira Duarte from Dance to the People, in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Socrates Sculpture Park, participants will engage in the exploration of movement in nature and will manufacture wearable art pieces made of reused materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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!
Spring Crafting - Parade Pinwheel
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
We will create festive pinwheels to march in the centennial parade celebration in Forest Park.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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!
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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!
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