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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 3, 2025
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!
5/3 Forest Park Native Tree and Shrub Planting
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust in the field!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
It's My Park at Oakwood Beach
at Oakwood Beach (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC H20, along with the Natural Resources Protective Association for a volunteer cleanup at Oakwood Beach!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Therapy Dogs on the Farm
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Randall’s Island and the Good Dog Foundation for a morning with BRUNO and Massimo, two trained therapy dogs!
Category: Best for Kids, Dogs, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Yayoi Kusama Craft Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
You will paint clay sculptures that reflect Kusama's signature motifs such as pumpkins & enchanting flowers!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Seniors, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Free!
Kids
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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, Exercise Classes
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Mapes Ballfield
at Mapes Ballfield (in Mapes Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general clean-up of the surrounding tree pits and weeding of tree beds and Heidi's Meditation Garden at Mapes Ballfield.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Alice Austen Park
at Alice Austen Park, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Natural Resources Protective Association to clean Buono Beach at Alice Austen Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Valentino Pier
at Valentino Pier, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Riverkeeper for the 14th Annual "River Sweep" event, in which volunteers clean coastal areas along the Hudson River and the NY waterway.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at 132nd Street Trees
at 132nd Block Association, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Neighbors United of West 132nd Street Block Association (NUW) to paint tree guards on 132nd street.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Native Americans: Pathways to the Past, Present and Future
at Northern Boulevard and 245th Street
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Take a short stroll with the Urban Park Rangers as we learn about Native American contributions to our modern-day society.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Super Seedlings
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Play and plant with your little one! Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers.
Category: Best for Kids, Gardening
Free!
Event
Birding: Nests and Baby Birds Exploration
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a fun and informative walk through Van Cortlandt Park to learn all about nests, baby birds, and unique spring-time animal behaviors!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cross Country Course Volunteer Days
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
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!
Zumba
at Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149, Queens
10:15 a.m.–11:15 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, Dance Classes
Free!
R&B Beats Dance Fitness
at Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Cardio Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.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!
Uplifting Grooves Dance Fitness
at NYPL – Woodstock Library
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
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!
Building a Gutter System for Rainwater Harvesting
at Vogue Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to install a functional gutter system for garden tool sheds and pavilions.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Natural Dyes Journaling
at Lawn Area (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fun workshop where you will learn about some of the plants that can be used to extract marvelous and unique color palettes.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Zumba
at BronxWorks - Classic Community Center, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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, Dance Classes, 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!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at NYPL - George Bruce, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:15 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
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!
Yoga
at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Families & Friends Double Dutch Competition
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Visit a Billion Oyster Project research station on the Baylander’s jungle deck.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
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!
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!
Family Fun Day at Frederick Douglass Playground
at Field (in Frederick Douglass Playground), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu for 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, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Kids
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
Kids
Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots & Remedies
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Reopening of the Joe Holzka Community Garden
at Joe Holzka Community Garden, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Help celebrate the reopening of the garden and the new patio built by Project Evergreen. Join us for
a day of outdoor activities and demonstrations. All are welcome!
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
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!
Spring Family Paint Day
at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spring Family Paint Day
Category: Arts & Crafts, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Edwardian Mother's Day Tea
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
We welcome you to enjoy a spot of tea and light refreshments as well as the opportunity to learn some more about 20th Century teas and participate in some of the games enjoyed at tea.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Talks, Workshops
Snug Storytime
at The Noble Maritime Collection
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!
Celebrate Bed-Stuy
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
We invite you to a FREE family-friendly event that welcomes individuals of all ages, backgrounds, & cultures with artists, musicians, photographers, & filmmakers!
Category: Art, Best for Kids, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
It's My Park at Bush Terminal Park
at Bush Terminal Park, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Wild Ones New York Metro Region/PS 516K PTA to beautify Bush Terminal Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore some of the spookiest true tales of ghostly sightings at the Merchant’s House, as well as highlights from our ongoing research into strange and supernatural occurrences at the house.
Category: Education, History, Tours
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