May 15-16, 2026
East Harlem's recreation centers and community spaces are hosting a range of free activities this Saturday that span wellness, youth athletics, and practical skills. Whether your family is interested in gardening and world music, track and field training, or learning to ride a bike, there's something to engage different ages and interests across the neighborhood.
outdoorFREESat, May 16 · 3:00 PM
Pleasant Village Community Garden · East Harlem
Learn about herbal remedies, making incense, compost and summer vegetable cooking. Then listen and dance to world music in the vibrant and peaceful vibes of the garden.
This event combines learning practical skills like herbal remedies and vegetable cooking with live world music and dancing, making it a multi-sensory afternoon in a community garden setting.
sportsFREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Thomas Jefferson Park · East Harlem
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Youth ages 8-16 can develop athletic skills through structured track and field instruction, offering a focused way for kids to learn fundamentals and stay active.
outdoorFREESat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center · East Harlem
Children will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle. This free program is offered by NYC Parks at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center.
This program teaches children the core cycling skills—balance, pedaling, steering, and stopping—through hands-on instruction at a recreation center equipped for the activity.
FREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center · East Harlem
Join Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center for a special 5k/10k race with your friends
FREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Dance Room · East Harlem
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.