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.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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!
Earth Day Nature Walk at Ocean Breeze
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Earth Day Nature Walk at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife
Free!
Event
Shearing of the Heather Garden and Community Parade
at Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, History, Hiking
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday: Garden of Eden
at Garden of Eden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Garden of Eden for a volunteer workday where we will handle seasonal maintenance tasks. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
It's My Park at Mosholu Parkway
at Jerome Ave and East Mosholu Parkway North (in Mosholu Parkway), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Future of Mosholu Parkland to do a general cleanup at Mosholu Parkway.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
CANCELED: 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!
Volunteer Workday at JD Wilson Memorial Garden
at Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan 

10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden for a volunteer workday to help work on the pond, build a new kiddie table, turn and spread compost & more!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Event
Easter Super Egg Hunt
at Lobby Game Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter
Free!
Event
Workshop on Bokashi and Gardening
at Krystal Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Krystal's Garden has the honor of having Shig Matsukawa a workshop on the "Bokashi" method, composting food scraps through fermentation process using Bokashi sprinkle.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class
at Greene Acres Community Garden, Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
It's My Park at First Park
at Playground (in First Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with First Street Block Association to mulch and care for some tree beds at First Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
RESCHEDULED: The Healing Garden Volunteer Earth Work Day
at The Healing Garden
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join us for a day of giving back to Mother Earth at Beach 36th Street/The Healing Garden! We'll be getting our hands dirty planting, weeding, and beautifying the garden.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
CANCELLED: Volunteer Workday at Ashford Learning Garden
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Ashford Learning Garden for a day of planting seeds, cleaning tools, shed, and help prepping for the garden's Easter Egg hunt for the community.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day: Waking Up the Farm
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The spring equinox has come and gone which means the days are getting longer.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Event
History Tour of The Battery
at SeaGlass Carousel (in The Battery), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area.
Category: History, Tours
Free!
Historic New York: Gerritsen Creek
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of the Gerritsen Creek wetlands and a 17th century, tide-powered mill that no longer stands, but once existed in this region of Brooklyn.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Event
Prep the Garden Volunteer Day at Ujamaa Garden
at Ujamaa Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Ujamaa Northeast Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners with cleaning up, organizing, spreading earth matter, and more.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
WBO Spring Egg Hunt
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for spring games, arts & crafts, potato sack races and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter
Free!
Event
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!
Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Rat Academy Field Session
at Schomburg Arts Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn more about rat management during this in-person session.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
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!
CANCELED: 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!
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!
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!
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!
ENY Oasis Spring Egg hunt
at ENY Oasis Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This fun-filled event is perfect for children ages 1 to 13 and packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy. Egg Hunt Starts at 2:00 p.m. Sharp!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Easter
Free!
Kids
Easter Egg Hunt
at Clay Avenue Community Garden, Bronx 

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Damiana Pizarro Community Garden will host a fun day with activities for the children and Egg Hunting, to celebrate Easter. First search for hidden eggs will be at 12:00 p.m. The second will be at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome!
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Easter, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Fourth Annual Springfest Family Day & Egg Hunt 2025
at Musician's Oval (in Archie Spigner Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fourth Annual Springfest Family Day & Egg Hunt 2025 at Archie Spigner Park on April 19, 2025 12-4PM
Category: Best for Kids, Easter
Free!
Event
Earth Month Convergence, Day 1
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
We are pleased to partner with Start:Empowerment and their co-host Dandelions Assembly for a space to build, strategize, and care for one another and the earth in the face of escalating crises.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Festivals, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Waterfront, Workshops
Free!
Event
Easter Egg Hunt
at Cardinal Fields (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come by and enjoy some family fun games, and arts and crafts. You can even take a picture with the Easter Bunny!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Easter
Free!
Kids
Plant a Seed Day at Garden of Love
at Garden of Love, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Garden of Love for a volunteer workday to start seeds!
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Event
Easter Egg Hunt at West 23rd Street Community Garden
at West 23rd Street Community Garden
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come to West 23rd Street Community Garden for an Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 years and under. Refreshments will be served. Fun for the whole family!
Category: Nature, Games, Easter
Free!
Eggstra-Ordinary Egg Hunt
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Jardin de la Familia will be holding activities to celebrate Easter. Festivities include games, egg painting, entertainment, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, Tours, Easter, Accessible Activities
Free!
Event
Sketch-It Scavenger Hunt
at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore your local city park and learn all about the critters that live here. Hone your drawing and observation skills using real references as you walk around the park.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Event
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!
RESCHEDULED: Volunteer Workday at Padre Plaza
at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Padre Plaza! Volunteers will help the gardeners with a variety of seasonal tasks, such as painting garden furniture, cleaning and weeding, and spread earth matter.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at St. James Park
at St. James Park, Bronx 

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Best for Kids, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Garden Re-Design Volunteer Workday
at Las Casitas Community Garden, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Build raised beds and redesign the space to accommodate more garden members! Participants will practice basic carpentry skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Event
Earth Day Plant ID and Stewardship
at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island 

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers for useful tips on non-native plant ID and very rewarding non-native plant removal activities. Tools will be provided.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife
Free!
Event
Compost Care Volunteer Day
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come lend a hand to Bronx Rover Community Garden! Volunteers will help turn and harvest compost and learn how to maintain a compost system.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
It's My Park at Astoria Sitting Area
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Triboro G to beautify at Astoria Sitting Area.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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
Hands-on History: Gardening Day!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Can you dig it? Join us as we plant our first round of crops and flowers in King Manor’s raised bed gardens to welcome in the spring!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Food, Gardening
Free!
Event
Historic New York: The Highbridge Water Tower
at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Event
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!
Community Engagement Tea
at Q Gardens Community Farm, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Q Gardens for a Community Engagement Tea by Tea Arts & Culture and mentee, Noopur Bhandari.
Category: Education, Workshops
Free!
Bunny Wonderland
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate by taking pictures with the easter bunny, play games, win prizes, egg hunt, arts & crafts and more.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids