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Sunday, April 26

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill ParkoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill Park

Sun, Apr 26 · 9:00 AM

Inwood Hill Park

Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.

Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)theaterFREE

Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)

Sun, Apr 26 · 9:30 AM

Gymnasium (Court)

Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.

Birding: Wings Over Wave HilloutdoorFREE

Birding: Wings Over Wave Hill

Sun, Apr 26 · 9:30 AM

Wave Hill

Explore the gardens and woodlands with fellow birders.

Wings Over Wave HilloutdoorFREE

Wings Over Wave Hill

Sun, Apr 26 · 9:30 AM

Wave Hill

Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters!

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Forest ParkoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Forest Park

Sun, Apr 26 · 10:00 AM

Buddy Monument

For the City Nature Challenge join NYC Parks Stewardship team for a walk around Forest Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers and plants.

Family Art Project: Painting Migratory SongbirdsartFREE

Family Art Project: Painting Migratory Songbirds

Sun, Apr 26 · 10:00 AM

Wave Hill

With the music of migratory birds for inspiration, sculpt and paint your own feathered friends!

Hip Hop- Shape & Sweathip_hopFREE

Hip Hop- Shape & Sweat

Sun, Apr 26 · 10:00 AM

Golden Age Classroom A

Get ready to groove with style!

Sunday StewardshipoutdoorFREE

Sunday Stewardship

Sun, Apr 26 · 10:00 AM

Van Cortlandt Golf House

Hands-on ecological restoration at Van Cortlandt Park for City Nature Challenge weekend — garlic mustard removal and iNaturalist species mapping.

Urban Farm VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Urban Farm Volunteers

Sun, Apr 26 · 10:00 AM

Urban Farm

Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.

Art in the GardenartFREE

Art in the Garden

Sun, Apr 26 · 10:30 AM

Patchen Community Square

Free artmaking for all ages! No prior artmaking experience needed -- all skill levels and age groups welcome! Supplies, prompts, and guidance provided.

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Birding: RaptorsoutdoorFREE

Birding: Raptors

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

Entrance - Bartow Avenue and Eugene Street

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Long Pond Park. Learn about the different raptors that call Staten Island “home-” including bald eagles, ospreys, hawks and vultures!

Swedish Cottage Little Red's HoodpuppetFREE

Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

City Nature Challenge: Spring Flowering Tree IDoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Spring Flowering Tree ID

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street

Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition taking place April 24 -April 26

Birding: Spring MigrationoutdoorFREE

Birding: Spring Migration

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

Oakland Lake

Join us for a journey into the world of avian migration in Alley Pond Park.

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre: Little Red’s HoodpuppetFREE

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre: Little Red’s Hood

Sun, Apr 26 · 11:00 AM

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”

Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)theaterFREE

Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)

Sun, Apr 26 · 12:00 PM

Gymnasium (Full)

Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.

Owl Pellet DissectionscienceFREE

Owl Pellet Dissection

Sun, Apr 26 · 12:00 PM

Wave Hill

Drop in for this exploratory workshop and discover the origins of the owl’s diet.

Ode to a Common ThreadartFREE

Ode to a Common Thread

Sun, Apr 26 · 12:00 PM

Maggies Magic Garden

Celebrate EarthMonth with a day of grounding in nature and reveling in artistry. Find similarities and ways to connect to nature, self and community by finding your common thread.

Earth Day CelebrationoutdoorFREE

Earth Day Celebration

Sun, Apr 26 · 12:00 PM

Walt L. Shamel Community Garden

Walt L. Shamel Community Garden will be hosting workshops on compost, chicken care, and tree pit care. All are welcome, both beginners and experts, to tree care!

Grand Army Plaza Arch TouroutdoorFREE

Grand Army Plaza Arch Tour

Sun, Apr 26 · 12:00 PM

Grand Army Plaza Arch

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a special access tour of Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza and Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday April 15

Historic New York: The Underground RailroadoutdoorFREE

Historic New York: The Underground Railroad

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:00 PM

Entrance - West 77th Street and Central Park West

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a history tour discussing the underground railroad and its connection to Central Park

City Nature Challenge Bio BlitzoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge Bio Blitz

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:00 PM

Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West

Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition taking place April 24-26

Spring Volunteer DayoutdoorFREE

Spring Volunteer Day

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:00 PM

Morning Glory

Come enjoy Morning Glory Community Garden and join the garden's Spring Open Volunteer Day. All are welcome!

City Nature Challenge: SeiningoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Seining

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:00 PM

Valentino Pier

Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition taking place April 24 -April 26.

Family Falconry Presentation: Meet the Raptors!artFREE

Family Falconry Presentation: Meet the Raptors!

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:00 PM

Wave Hill

Designed specifically for families with younger children, this engaging presentation with live birds highlights different types of birds of prey, also known as raptors.

Garden Highlights WalkoutdoorFREE

Garden Highlights Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:00 PM

Wave Hill

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Cunningham ParkoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Cunningham Park

Sun, Apr 26 · 1:30 PM

SE corner of Union Turnpike and Francis Lewis Blvd.

For the City Nature Challenge join NYC Parks Stewardship team for a walk around Cunningham Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers and plants.

Persian Traditional and Folk Music at The CastlemusicFREE

Persian Traditional and Folk Music at The Castle

Sun, Apr 26 · 3:00 PM

Bayside Historical Society

Experience the sound of Persian music through live songs, instrumental improvisations, and traditional instruments.

Insect Exploration: Insects of the NighttheaterFREE

Insect Exploration: Insects of the Night

Sun, Apr 26 · 7:30 PM

Pelham Bay Nature Center

Rangers will show you how to attract and identify the diverse menagerie of friendly nocturnal insects that fill the night skies of your local park

Monday, April 27

Line Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Line Dance Fitness

Mon, Apr 27 · 8:00 AM

Multipurpose Room

Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal GalleryscienceFREE

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery

Mon, Apr 27 · 9:00 AM

Arsenal

NYC Parks invites viewers to discover their inner-outside voice in the lustrous oil paintings of Staten Island-based artist Sarah Yuster, on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park this Spring. From Isabella Rossellini, champion of the Ramble in Central Park, to Myisha Humphrey, Staten Island nursery operations supervisor for NYC Parks, Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices features “in situ” portraits of biological science professionals, ecological conservation activists, and hobbyists.

Zumba Gold®danceFREE

Zumba Gold®

Mon, Apr 27 · 9:15 AM

New Settlement Community Center

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!

Riverside Field House: Spring BodyrolldanceFREE

Riverside Field House: Spring Bodyroll

Mon, Apr 27 · 10:00 AM

102nd Street Field House

Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class with VIVA!

Tuesday, April 28

Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Dance Fitness

Tue, Apr 28 · 8:00 AM

PS 329Q - East Elmhurst Community School

Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal GalleryscienceFREE

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery

Tue, Apr 28 · 9:00 AM

Arsenal

NYC Parks invites viewers to discover their inner-outside voice in the lustrous oil paintings of Staten Island-based artist Sarah Yuster, on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park this Spring. From Isabella Rossellini, champion of the Ramble in Central Park, to Myisha Humphrey, Staten Island nursery operations supervisor for NYC Parks, Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices features “in situ” portraits of biological science professionals, ecological conservation activists, and hobbyists.

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.artFREE

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

Tue, Apr 28 · 10:00 AM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Tue, Apr 28 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Wednesday, April 29

Line Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Line Dance Fitness

Wed, Apr 29 · 8:00 AM

Multipurpose Room

Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal GalleryscienceFREE

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery

Wed, Apr 29 · 9:00 AM

Arsenal

NYC Parks invites viewers to discover their inner-outside voice in the lustrous oil paintings of Staten Island-based artist Sarah Yuster, on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park this Spring. From Isabella Rossellini, champion of the Ramble in Central Park, to Myisha Humphrey, Staten Island nursery operations supervisor for NYC Parks, Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices features “in situ” portraits of biological science professionals, ecological conservation activists, and hobbyists.

Team RIVER VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Team RIVER Volunteers

Wed, Apr 29 · 9:30 AM

Randall's Island Park

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.artFREE

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

Wed, Apr 29 · 10:00 AM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species

Thursday, April 30

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal GalleryscienceFREE

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery

Thu, Apr 30 · 9:00 AM

Arsenal

NYC Parks invites viewers to discover their inner-outside voice in the lustrous oil paintings of Staten Island-based artist Sarah Yuster, on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park this Spring. From Isabella Rossellini, champion of the Ramble in Central Park, to Myisha Humphrey, Staten Island nursery operations supervisor for NYC Parks, Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices features “in situ” portraits of biological science professionals, ecological conservation activists, and hobbyists.

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Thu, Apr 30 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.artFREE

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

Thu, Apr 30 · 10:00 AM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta IndustriesartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries

Thu, Apr 30 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.

Friday, May 1

Line Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Line Dance Fitness

Fri, May 1 · 8:00 AM

Multipurpose Room

Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal GalleryscienceFREE

Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery

Fri, May 1 · 9:00 AM

Arsenal

NYC Parks invites viewers to discover their inner-outside voice in the lustrous oil paintings of Staten Island-based artist Sarah Yuster, on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park this Spring. From Isabella Rossellini, champion of the Ramble in Central Park, to Myisha Humphrey, Staten Island nursery operations supervisor for NYC Parks, Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices features “in situ” portraits of biological science professionals, ecological conservation activists, and hobbyists.

Zumba Gold®danceFREE

Zumba Gold®

Fri, May 1 · 9:00 AM

Dance Room

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!

Line Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Line Dance Fitness

Fri, May 1 · 9:00 AM

Multipurpose Room

Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!

Saturday, May 2

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Sat, May 2 · 8:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Sat, May 2 · 9:00 AM

Midland Beach Splash Plaza

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: WorkshopsartFREE

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: Workshops

Sat, May 2 · 9:00 AM

CUNY Graduate Center

Free registration is now open for our Second National GrowTogether Conference! Join us for workshops in urban gardening & community building from gardeners, organizations, & educators.

Rockaway Beach and Jamaica Bay Bike TouroutdoorFREE

Rockaway Beach and Jamaica Bay Bike Tour

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Entrance - Beach 109th Street and Boardwalk

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a bike ride around Jamaica Bay. Recommended for ages 8 and up.Please bring your own bike and helmet.

Sunday, May 3

Birding: Warbler WatchoutdoorFREE

Birding: Warbler Watch

Sun, May 3 · 9:00 AM

The Overlook

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Forest Park to look for spring warblers and more!

Hippo Playground Spring FairmovementFREE

Hippo Playground Spring Fair

Sun, May 3 · 10:00 AM

Hippo Playground

Celebrate the season with games, crafts, face painting, and more!

Family Art Project: Portraits of HomeartFREE

Family Art Project: Portraits of Home

Sun, May 3 · 10:00 AM

Wave Hill

Join us for a program inspired by artist David Antonio Cruz’s exhibit in Glyndor Gallery.

Urban Farm VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Urban Farm Volunteers

Sun, May 3 · 10:00 AM

Urban Farm

Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.

Monday, May 4

Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick UpoutdoorFREE

Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up

Mon, May 4 · 10:00 AM

Bronx River House

Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up at Starlight Park, Bronx

Little Sprouts: Jump and PlaymovementFREE

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play

Mon, May 4 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room - Full

Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.

Tuesday, May 5

Hart Island Tour (North Island)outdoorFREE

Hart Island Tour (North Island)

Tue, May 5 · 10:00 AM

Hart Island

oin the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026.

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Tue, May 5 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Tue, May 5 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Wednesday, May 6

Team RIVER VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Team RIVER Volunteers

Wed, May 6 · 9:30 AM

Randall's Island Park

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Wed, May 6 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Little Sprouts: Jump and PlaymovementFREE

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play

Wed, May 6 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room - Full

Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Wed, May 6 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Thursday, May 7

Celebration of MothersFREE

Celebration of Mothers

Thu, May 7 · 10:00 AM

Gymnasium (Full)

Celebration of Mother's at Kwame Ture

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Thu, May 7 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Thu, May 7 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Shibori with Indigo Vats and Food ScrapsFREE

Shibori with Indigo Vats and Food Scraps

Thu, May 7 · 5:00 PM

The Healing Garden

Enter the world of pattern and surprise. Folding, tying, stitching, and pressing your fabric, you’ll prepare a tote bag for resist dyeing.

Friday, May 8

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Fri, May 8 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Little Sprouts: Jump and PlaymovementFREE

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play

Fri, May 8 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room - Full

Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Fri, May 8 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Saturday, May 9

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Sat, May 9 · 8:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Bird BonanzaoutdoorFREE

Bird Bonanza

Sat, May 9 · 10:00 AM

Urban Farm · Leroy

Spend the day exploring all things feathered with hands-on crafts, lively games, educational activities, and a guided bird tour with expert Gabriel Willow.

Urban Wildlife FestivaloutdoorFREE

Urban Wildlife Festival

Sat, May 9 · 12:00 PM

West 218th Street and Indian Road

We welcome guests of all ages to join us at Urban Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers.

13th Annual LUNGS Spring AwakeningartFREE

13th Annual LUNGS Spring Awakening

Sat, May 9 · 12:00 PM

El Jardin del Paraiso

The 13th Annual LUNGS Spring Awakening is a neighborhood wide celebration of Earth Day and the opening of the community gardens with a parade, art workshops, and more!

Sunday, May 10

Urban Farm VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Urban Farm Volunteers

Sun, May 10 · 10:00 AM

Urban Farm

Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.

Mother Nature Hike and Clean-UpoutdoorFREE

Mother Nature Hike and Clean-Up

Sun, May 10 · 10:00 AM

Pelham Bay Nature Center

Celebrate Mother's Day with Mother Nature. Join the Rangers on a hike through Pelham Bay South, learning about local flora and fauna and cleaning up the trails along the way.

Mother Nature Mammals ExplorationoutdoorFREE

Mother Nature Mammals Exploration

Sun, May 10 · 11:00 AM

Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue

Celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day by learning about some of the most doting mothers of the natural world!

Mother's Day Basic CanoeingoutdoorFREE

Mother's Day Basic Canoeing

Sun, May 10 · 11:00 AM

Audubon Center at the Boathouse

Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up

Wednesday, May 13

Team RIVER VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Team RIVER Volunteers

Wed, May 13 · 9:30 AM

Randall's Island Park

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!

Monthly Nature Exploration Hike SeriesoutdoorFREE

Monthly Nature Exploration Hike Series

Wed, May 13 · 1:00 PM

West 218th Street and Indian Road

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. This month’s hike will be highlighting re-introduced species in Inwood Hill Park.

Thursday, May 14

Thursday Classic Movie Night:FREE

Thursday Classic Movie Night:

Thu, May 14 · 5:30 PM

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center

Don Q Son of Zoro (1925) - Unrated

Friday, May 15

Staten Island Bio Blitz: Ecology WalkscienceFREE

Staten Island Bio Blitz: Ecology Walk

Fri, May 15 · 6:00 PM

Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place

Be a part of this community science event with this Ranger led activity, as we explore Clove Lake Park and identify what plants and animals live in this ecosystem

Saturday, May 16

Staten Island Bio Blitz: Tree WalkoutdoorFREE

Staten Island Bio Blitz: Tree Walk

Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM

Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place

Learn about and identify the variety of trees that exist in Clove Lakes Park. This Urban Park Ranger led walk will be a part of the annual SI Bio Blitz.

Victories In Conservation HikeoutdoorFREE

Victories In Conservation Hike

Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM

Freshkills North Park Entrance

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike and celebrate endangered species day by learning about the positive effects conservation efforts have had in keeping our city green.

Historic New York: Fort TottenmovementFREE

Historic New York: Fort Totten

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Fort Totten Park Visitors Center

Learn about the important role the historic Fort Totten Water Battery played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.

Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe ThrowingartFREE

Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Entrance - 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets

Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment provided.

Sunday, May 17

Urban Farm VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Urban Farm Volunteers

Sun, May 17 · 10:00 AM

Urban Farm

Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.

Wednesday, May 20

Team RIVER VolunteersoutdoorFREE

Team RIVER Volunteers

Wed, May 20 · 9:30 AM

Randall's Island Park

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!

Thursday, May 21

Thursday Classic Movie Night:FREE

Thursday Classic Movie Night:

Thu, May 21 · 5:30 PM

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center

Don Q Son of Zoro (1925) - Unrated

Sunday, May 24

CANCELLED: Urban Farm VolunteersoutdoorFREE

CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers

Sun, May 24 · 10:00 AM

Urban Farm

Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Idlewild ParkoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Idlewild Park

Mon, Apr 27 · 10:00 AM

149th Avenue & Springfield Lane

For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Idlewild Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.artFREE

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

Mon, Apr 27 · 10:00 AM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species

Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick UpoutdoorFREE

Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up

Mon, Apr 27 · 10:00 AM

Bronx River House

Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up at Starlight Park, Bronx

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill ParkoutdoorFREE

City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill Park

Mon, Apr 27 · 10:00 AM

Inwood Hill Park

Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way.

Little Sprouts: Jump and PlaymovementFREE

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play

Mon, Apr 27 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room - Full

Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Mon, Apr 27 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

BE BOLD: Ballet ProgrammingballetFREE

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

Mon, Apr 27 · 3:45 PM

Multi-Use Room

BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!

Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Dance Fitness

Mon, Apr 27 · 5:00 PM

Queens Public Library - Corona

Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Mon, Apr 27 · 5:30 PM

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Zumba Gold®danceFREE

Zumba Gold®

Mon, Apr 27 · 6:00 PM

Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center

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!

Cardio DancedanceFREE

Cardio Dance

Mon, Apr 27 · 6:00 PM

NYPL - Hamilton Grange Library

If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try!

RETRO Dance FitnesssportsFREE

RETRO Dance Fitness

Mon, Apr 27 · 6:30 PM

Dance Room

Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more!

Hit That BeatsportsFREE

Hit That Beat

Mon, Apr 27 · 6:45 PM

Dance Room

Hit That Beat is an upbeat dance fitness class that blends cardio, choreography, and FUN.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Tue, Apr 28 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Tue, Apr 28 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta IndustriesartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries

Tue, Apr 28 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime CommunityswimFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

Tue, Apr 28 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.

Zumba Gold®danceFREE

Zumba Gold®

Tue, Apr 28 · 11:15 AM

Multi-Use Room

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!

Cardio DancedanceFREE

Cardio Dance

Tue, Apr 28 · 4:30 PM

Dance Room

This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.

Soca Sweat Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Soca Sweat Dance Fitness

Tue, Apr 28 · 6:00 PM

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center

This Dance Fitness class will not only provide you with a full body workout- but with fun as well!

Latin Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Latin Dance Fitness

Tue, Apr 28 · 6:15 PM

Graham Hunts Point Beacon Community Center

Come join us as we dance to a mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, 80’s and 90’s music.

Unhired HandsstorytimeFREE

Unhired Hands

Tue, Apr 28 · 6:30 PM

Van Cortlandt House Museum

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum presents a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills.

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Tue, Apr 28 · 7:00 PM

Multi-Use Room

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! T

Dance Fitness for FunsportsFREE

Dance Fitness for Fun

Tue, Apr 28 · 7:00 PM

Dance Room

Who doesn’t need a little fun in their fitness?

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Wed, Apr 29 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Wed, Apr 29 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta IndustriesartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries

Wed, Apr 29 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.

Little Sprouts: Jump and PlaymovementFREE

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play

Wed, Apr 29 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room - Full

Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime CommunityswimFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

Wed, Apr 29 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Wed, Apr 29 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

BE BOLD: Ballet ProgrammingballetFREE

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

Wed, Apr 29 · 3:45 PM

Multi-Use Room

BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Wed, Apr 29 · 6:00 PM

Gymnasium

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Caribbean Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Caribbean Dance Fitness

Wed, Apr 29 · 6:00 PM

NYPL - Countee Cullen Library

Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.

Dance Fitness FiestasportsFREE

Dance Fitness Fiesta

Wed, Apr 29 · 6:00 PM

Multi-Use Room A

This dance fitness class is your weekly escape into music, movement, and joy.

Healing Through MovementmovementFREE

Healing Through Movement

Wed, Apr 29 · 6:30 PM

Sonia Sotomayor Community Center

Healing Through Movement is a fun, drill-based dance fitness class that stacks simple moves into a full-out groove.

Movies Under the Stars: The Wild Robot (2024)scienceFREE

Movies Under the Stars: The Wild Robot (2024)

Wed, Apr 29 · 8:00 PM

Seth Low Playground

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island.

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Thu, Apr 30 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Thu, Apr 30 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime CommunityswimFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

Thu, Apr 30 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.

Let's DIY TogetherFREE

Let's DIY Together

Thu, Apr 30 · 11:00 AM

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center

Adults are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center for Let's DIY together.

Afternoon Gardening Thursday at Starlight ParkoutdoorFREE

Afternoon Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park

Thu, Apr 30 · 4:00 PM

Bronx River House

Afternoon Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park

Celebrate BedStuy: Youth & Young Adult DayFREE

Celebrate BedStuy: Youth & Young Adult Day

Thu, Apr 30 · 4:00 PM

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center

Celebrate BedStuy: Youth & Young Adult Day

Cardio DancedanceFREE

Cardio Dance

Thu, Apr 30 · 4:30 PM

Dance Room

This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.

Full Fit Line DancedanceFREE

Full Fit Line Dance

Thu, Apr 30 · 5:15 PM

Rochdale Village Community Center

Join us for this synchronized line dancing class!

Hip House CardiotheaterFREE

Hip House Cardio

Thu, Apr 30 · 5:30 PM

Fit4Dance NYC

Hip House is an upbeat dance aerobics workout that fuses Old School Hip-Hop and House vibes to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Thu, Apr 30 · 5:30 PM

NYPL - 96th street

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Eclectik Dance FusiondanceFREE

Eclectik Dance Fusion

Thu, Apr 30 · 5:45 PM

NYPL - George Bruce

Get ready for an energizing dance fitness class that blends Afrobeats rhythms with upbeat sounds from around the world.

Arts, Culture & Fun: Kim Clarke Trio ConcertmusicFREE

Arts, Culture & Fun: Kim Clarke Trio Concert

Thu, Apr 30 · 6:00 PM

Front of the Center

Join NYC Parks and the Jazz Foundation of America for a captivating jazz performance featuring the Kim Clarke Trio!

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Thu, Apr 30 · 6:00 PM

Queens Public Library - Corona

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Thu, Apr 30 · 6:00 PM

Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Still-Life DrawingartFREE

Still-Life Drawing

Thu, Apr 30 · 6:00 PM

Multi-Use Room A

Participants ages 13 – 17 will observe real life objects and recreate them on paper using a variety of drawing tools such as pencils, charcoal, and oil pastels.

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Thu, Apr 30 · 6:00 PM

Queens Public Library - Broadway

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Dance FusiondanceFREE

Dance Fusion

Thu, Apr 30 · 6:30 PM

Gymnasium

This unique class is all about discovering your personal movement.

Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Dance Fitness

Thu, Apr 30 · 7:00 PM

Dance Room

Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.

Virtual ZumbadanceFREE

Virtual Zumba

Thu, Apr 30 · 7:30 PM

Virtual/Online Events

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.artFREE

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

Fri, May 1 · 10:00 AM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species

Low Impact Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Low Impact Dance Fitness

Fri, May 1 · 10:00 AM

NYPL - Mosholu Library

This fun, low-impact dance fitness class is designed to make you feel energized!

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle PlaygroundmovementFREE

Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Fri, May 1 · 10:00 AM

Play Area

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: Guided ToursoutdoorFREE

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: Guided Tours

Fri, May 1 · 10:30 AM

New York City

Register for 14 Guided Tours taking place in all five boroughs! Discover, explore, & learn from community gardeners & our partners about composting, native plants, pollinators, & more!

Grounded in Resiliency: A Community Composting TouroutdoorFREE

Grounded in Resiliency: A Community Composting Tour

Fri, May 1 · 10:30 AM

Frank White Memorial Garden

Tour Frank White Memorial Garden to see youth-led garden projects how composting is integrated from start to finish in community spaces. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference

Habitat Restoration in an Urban SettingartFREE

Habitat Restoration in an Urban Setting

Fri, May 1 · 10:30 AM

Fraser Square Park

Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference, participants will learn how to design and establish plantings that support native wildlife, with a focus on birds and pollinators.

Randall’s Island Urban Farm TouroutdoorFREE

Randall’s Island Urban Farm Tour

Fri, May 1 · 10:30 AM

Urban Farm

Tour the Randall's Island Urban Farm to explore a site with 200+ crops, raised beds, greenhouses, and youth-focused programs connecting NYC. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference

The Path to MyceliumoutdoorFREE

The Path to Mycelium

Fri, May 1 · 10:30 AM

Sherman Creek Park

Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference, tour NYRP's Teaching Garden at Sherman Creek Park to learn how shiitake mushrooms are cultivated at the largest outdoor log yard.

East Village Community Gardens TouroutdoorFREE

East Village Community Gardens Tour

Fri, May 1 · 10:30 AM

6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden

Explore East Village community gardens, where creativity, culture, and green spaces showcase the neighborhood’s vibrant spirit and pride. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Fri, May 1 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

Little Sprouts: Jump and PlaymovementFREE

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play

Fri, May 1 · 11:00 AM

Multi-Use Room - Full

Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student ArtartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art

Fri, May 1 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime CommunityswimFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

Fri, May 1 · 11:00 AM

Rutan-Becket House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta IndustriesartFREE

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries

Fri, May 1 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.

Feel Good Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Feel Good Dance Fitness

Fri, May 1 · 1:00 PM

Forest Hills Older Adult Center

As the name implies, this is fitness that feels good.

A Garden at the End of the World TouroutdoorFREE

A Garden at the End of the World Tour

Fri, May 1 · 1:00 PM

Monsignor McGolrick Park

Meet at an intersection of historical + cultural land. Put it in the context of modern-day resilience, biodiversity, & rewilding context.

Gardens of the Bronx River Greenway by BicycleoutdoorFREE

Gardens of the Bronx River Greenway by Bicycle

Fri, May 1 · 1:00 PM

Bronx River Community Garden

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided bike tour along the gardens of the Bronx River Greenway, traveling from Shoelace Park to Soundview Park

Pollinator Pockets in Tompkins Square Park: A Walk & TalkoutdoorFREE

Pollinator Pockets in Tompkins Square Park: A Walk & Talk

Fri, May 1 · 1:00 PM

Tompkins Square Park

Walk Pollinator Pocket gardens in Tompkins Square Park to see plants supporting pollinators and ecological restoration. This tour is a part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference.

Remembering Staten Island: Green Space Organizing for ChangeFREE

Remembering Staten Island: Green Space Organizing for Change

Fri, May 1 · 1:00 PM

Hill Street Garden

A resident-led tour exploring organizing, shared governance, and food sovereignty—reframing Staten Island through community care. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference

Rooted In Diversity Garden TouroutdoorFREE

Rooted In Diversity Garden Tour

Fri, May 1 · 1:00 PM

Diversity Edible Farm Garden

Tour Diversity Edible Farm Garden to see how food, culture, and community grow together and learn why our plants matter to different cultures. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference.

Celebrate BedStuy: Business DayFREE

Celebrate BedStuy: Business Day

Fri, May 1 · 4:00 PM

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center

Celebrate BedStuy: Business Day

Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Dance Fitness

Fri, May 1 · 5:45 PM

Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center

Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.

Sip and PaintartFREE

Sip and Paint

Fri, May 1 · 6:00 PM

Multi-Use Room

Adults are invited to join NYC Parks at Poe Park Visitor Center for a paint and sip event.

NYC Parks Presents: Painting with a TwistartFREE

NYC Parks Presents: Painting with a Twist

Fri, May 1 · 6:00 PM

Multi-Use Room

Come join NYC Parks for this free event.

Movies Under the Stars: Sonic: The Hedgehog 3FREE

Movies Under the Stars: Sonic: The Hedgehog 3

Fri, May 1 · 8:00 PM

Soccer Field

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.artFREE

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species

Spring Kids Arts in the Park - Diamond ArtartFREE

Spring Kids Arts in the Park - Diamond Art

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Dry Harbor Playground

Shine bright like a diamond! Create your very own diamond art painting project. *Rain date 5/9

Family Art Project: Portraits of HomeartFREE

Family Art Project: Portraits of Home

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Wave Hill

Join us for a program inspired by artist David Antonio Cruz’s exhibit in Glyndor Gallery.

Riverkeeper Sweep at Shoelace ParkoutdoorFREE

Riverkeeper Sweep at Shoelace Park

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Shoelace Park

Riverkeeper Sweep at Shoelace Park

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth ProgramsportsFREE

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Thomas Jefferson Park

This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.

Beatblend Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Beatblend Dance Fitness

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

St. Albans Congregational Church Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center

Join us for an inspiring and revitalizing dance fitness class that celebrates the vibrant rhythms and rich traditions of the African diaspora!

ZumbadanceFREE

Zumba

Sat, May 2 · 10:00 AM

Gymnasium

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

R&B Beats Dance FitnesssportsFREE

R&B Beats Dance Fitness

Sat, May 2 · 10:15 AM

Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights

You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!

The Lion of Judah Part 2basketballFREE

The Lion of Judah Part 2

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

Gymnasium (Full)

The Lion of Judah Basketball Event

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

Jane's Walk 2026: Conference House Park Historic Houses Walking TouroutdoorFREE

Jane's Walk 2026: Conference House Park Historic Houses Walking Tour

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

Conference House Museum

Take a walk back in history as you tour two historic houses! The The H.H. Biddle House was built in the 1840s and today features ongoing history and art exhibits.

Saltwater FishingoutdoorFREE

Saltwater Fishing

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

Entrance-West Street and Greenpoint Avenue

Rangers will guide participants in basic angling skills as well as introduce some of the inhabitants of Brooklyn’s estuaries

Sensory Perception HikemovementFREE

Sensory Perception Hike

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue

Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore a lesser-known forest. We will be using all five senses to take in the beauty of this magical trail.

Basic CanoeingswimFREE

Basic Canoeing

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

Van Cortlandt Golf House

Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older.

Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Dance Fitness

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

125th Street and Marginal Street

Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park!

Dynamic Dance FitnesssportsFREE

Dynamic Dance Fitness

Sat, May 2 · 11:00 AM

NYPL – Woodstock Library

This dance fitness experience is all about you!

Learn to RideFREE

Learn to Ride

Sat, May 2 · 12:00 PM

Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center

Children will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle.

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)basketballFREE

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)

Sat, May 2 · 12:30 PM

Gymnasium

NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Magnificent Street Trees of FlushingFREE

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Magnificent Street Trees of Flushing

Sat, May 2 · 1:00 PM

164th Street and Oak Avenue

From a living fossil to a species nearly extinct in the wild, explore the Asian origins and cultural uses of Flushing's magnificent street trees.

Celebrate BedStuy: Main Event DayFREE

Celebrate BedStuy: Main Event Day

Sat, May 2 · 1:00 PM

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center

Celebrate BedStuy: Youth & Young Adult Day

Historic New York: The Little Red LighthouseFREE

Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse

Sat, May 2 · 1:00 PM

Little Red Lighthouse

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.

Spring Family Paint DayartFREE

Spring Family Paint Day

Sat, May 2 · 1:00 PM

Multi-Use Room A

Paint

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 12)basketballFREE

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 12)

Sat, May 2 · 1:30 PM

Gymnasium

NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.

Public Gallery TourtheaterFREE

Public Gallery Tour

Sat, May 2 · 2:00 PM

Wave Hill

Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!storytimeFREE

Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!

Sat, May 2 · 3:00 PM

102nd Street Field House

Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenoutdoorFREE

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

Sun, May 3 · 11:00 AM

H.H. Biddle House

NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Evergreen CemeteryFREE

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Evergreen Cemetery

Sun, May 3 · 11:00 AM

Evergreen Cemetery Entrance

Walk among the beautiful landscaped architecture and explore the connections between the cemetery and New York City's Asian-American population.

Forest Park Earth Month CelebrationoutdoorFREE

Forest Park Earth Month Celebration

Sun, May 3 · 11:00 AM

Sobelsohn Playground

Join NYC Parks, The Forest Park Trust and the Blue Bus Project for a family-friendly celebration honoring Earth Month in Forest Park!

Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID HikeoutdoorFREE

Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike

Sun, May 3 · 11:00 AM

69th Avenue and 230th Street

This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi.

Trails, Sails, and Rails: New York HarboroutdoorFREE

Trails, Sails, and Rails: New York Harbor

Sun, May 3 · 11:00 AM

43rd Street and 1st Avenue

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a maritime exploration event as we go bird and boat-watching!. Learn about the working harbor and its role in creating the New York we know today.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Ocean Haiku HikeoutdoorFREE

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Ocean Haiku Hike

Sun, May 3 · 1:00 PM

Section 2 Orchard Beach

Wander on the beach with the Urban Park Rangers, pausing to read seasonal-inspired haiku. After, try your hand at writing your own. Prompts provided.

Oysters and Other BivalvesFREE

Oysters and Other Bivalves

Sun, May 3 · 1:00 PM

Netherland Monument

Oysters and other bivalves act as natural filters for our shores. Learn more about these phenomenal creatures their significant role in the history of New York Harbor.

Spooky Staten Island History and Nature Night HikeoutdoorFREE

Spooky Staten Island History and Nature Night Hike

Sun, May 3 · 7:00 PM

Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard

On National Paranormal Day, join the Rangers to explore the weird, spooky and strange in Staten Island’s history and nature.

Nature Book ClubstorytimeFREE

Nature Book Club

Wed, May 6 · 5:00 PM

West 218th Street and Indian Road

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly discussion of a nature-themed book. This month's book will be Last Chance to See by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine.

Thursday Classic Movie Night:FREE

Thursday Classic Movie Night:

Thu, May 7 · 5:30 PM

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center

Don Q Son of Zoro (1925) - Unrated

Still-Life DrawingartFREE

Still-Life Drawing

Thu, May 7 · 6:00 PM

Multi-Use Room A

Participants ages 13 – 17 will observe real life objects and recreate them on paper using a variety of drawing tools such as pencils, charcoal, and oil pastels.

Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Show Up, Kids!theaterFREE

Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Show Up, Kids!

Sat, May 9 · 1:00 PM

125th Street and Marginal Street

Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.

Plant ID Hike and RemovaloutdoorFREE

Plant ID Hike and Removal

Sun, May 10 · 11:00 AM

Fort Totten Park Visitors Center

Join Urban Park Rangers for useful tips on non-native plant ID and very rewarding non-native plant removal activities. Tools will be provided.

Heather Garden HighlightsoutdoorFREE

Heather Garden Highlights

Sun, May 10 · 11:00 AM

Margaret Corbin Circle

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a flower walk in the beautiful Heather Garden! Explore the blossoms and learn about the flowers and the history of this little gem.

Mother's Day Basic CanoeingoutdoorFREE

Mother's Day Basic Canoeing

Sun, May 10 · 11:00 AM

Holten Ave. and Purdy Place

Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up

Central Park Benches Highlights HikeoutdoorFREE

Central Park Benches Highlights Hike

Sun, May 10 · 1:00 PM

West 72nd and Central Park West

Join the Rangers as we discuss park design through an often overlooked but always appreciated feature - the park bench.

Prehistoric New YorkFREE

Prehistoric New York

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Seaman Avenue and Isham Street

Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.

Trees Count at Morningside Park with the Urban Park RangersoutdoorFREE

Trees Count at Morningside Park with the Urban Park Rangers

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Manhattan Avenue and West 110th Street

Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting

Family Camping: BronxoutdoorFREE

Family Camping: Bronx

Sat, May 16 · 6:00 PM

Van Cortlandt Nature Center

The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 4.

Family Camping: BrooklynoutdoorFREE

Family Camping: Brooklyn

Sat, May 16 · 6:00 PM

Salt Marsh Nature Center

The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 4.