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.
Viewing 21–30 out of 350 events
from June 18, 2013 to October 26, 2013
in Waterfront (x) category
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Gowanus Canal Conservancy Clean & Green Event
at Salt Lot, Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Gowanus Canal Conservancy for a day of environmental clean-up!
Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!
Intermediate Canoeing
at Burnett Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
On Urban Park Ranger canoe program, you can go from novice to expert in one just one summer.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Kayaking and Canoeing, Waterfront
Free!
Saltwater Fishing
at 96th Street and FDR Drive (in East River Esplanade), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront, Fishing
Free!
Jamaica Bay Sunset Ecology Cruise
at Pier 4 (in Sheepshead Bay Piers), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Broad the Golden Sunshine for a sunset tour of Jamaica Bay.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Talks, Waterfront
Summer on the Hudson: Let’s Dance!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Learn to dance like a pro at salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance School
Category: Dance, Festivals, Fitness, Waterfront, Seniors
Free!
Full Strawberry Moon
at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (in Jamaica Bay Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy the night as a ranger guides you along the West Pond Trail on a full moon night.
Category: Birding, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Catch & Release Fishing
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must…
Category: Nature, Kids, Waterfront, Fishing
Free!
Green Team
at Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn 
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates - Mat Class
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your…
Category: Festivals, Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Pilates Fitness Guru
at Empire Fulton Ferry (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Fitness Guru (aka Michael Feigin) is back in the park for Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor.
Category: Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
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