Participants will learn: • How to identify the best type of event for their garden and community • How to create a realistic event plan from start to finish • Event planning basics, including timelines, logistics, and volunteer coordination • Ways to make events accessible and welcoming • Outreach and digital marketing strategies to increase participation • The different types of support available through GreenThumb • GreenThumb staff support and available resources, including for eligible SEED gardens • How to take advantage of citywide opportunities such as GreenThumb's Earth Month and Garden Day celebrations Participants will receive planning tools, templates, and resources to help turn their ideas into successful garden programs. Recommended for: New and experienced GreenThumb gardeners, garden leaders, and volunteers interested in hosting community events and educational programs. Register Here NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
outdoorFREEWashington Square Park — Northwest Corner Seating Area · Greenwich Village
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square Park Conservancy.
outdoorFREEGravesend Cemetery · Gravesend
It's Open House New York Weekend! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643 and is home to graves of early settlers and founding families of Brooklyn. Register at Open House New York.
artFREEFantasy Garden · Brownsville
Fantasy Garden welcomes all for an afternoon of free fall festivities in this beloved green space. There will be a limited number of Pumpkins available for painting and additional harvest-themed crafts, like DIY Scarecrows. Come enjoy the garden, connect with neighbors, and learn more about getting involved! While supplies last.
movementFREEJ. Hood Wright Park — Basketball Courts · Washington Heights
Hallowscream Fright Walk Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house! Friday, October 16, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Fright Walk) J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033 Know before you go: You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others', please exercise caution during the fright walk. The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 212 408-0243.Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.
museumQueens Museum · Corona
Join us for a fun Family Day at the Queens Museum with Drop-in Artmaking Workshops and a featured performance by the New York City Children’s Theater.
outdoorFREECorona Greenmarket · Corona
Corona Greenmarket is an open-air farmers market at Roosevelt Ave & 103rd St, Corona. Hours: Fri 8am-3pm. Season: June 12-November 20. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/EBT is accepted here. Listed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (data.ny.gov farmers' market directory).
showQueens Theatre · Corona
A concert celebrating Celia Cruz, featuring Xiomara Laugart and Rumbanza at Queens Theatre. The performance honors the legacy of the iconic Cuban singer through music and dance.
showQueens Theatre · Corona
Tango In America 2026 brings live tango performance to Queens Theatre, showcasing the dance's rhythms and artistry.