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 1–10 out of 454 events
from May 20, 2013 to May 5, 2014
in Festivals (x) category
Saturday, May 25, 2013
GIA's 9th Annual Family Festival
at Nolan Park , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kick off the summer season at the Governors Island Alliance's 9th annual family festival.
Category: Festivals, Kids
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Sweet Spot
at West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan 
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Musical Directions and the legendary NYC DJ Herbert Holler bring you a family-friendly gathering of community, cultures & music lovers of all ages.
Category: Dance, Festivals, Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 31, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Lunchtime Listen
at West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunchtime sounds even better now when you enjoy the ambient acoustics. Bring a bag of yummies and drink in the reverberations. Enter at 130th St.
Category: Festivals, Kids, Culture, Waterfront, Seniors
Free!
Westerleigh Park Outdoor Concert: IS 51 Jazz Band
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island 
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
IS 51 Jazz Band will be playing in the park with a surpise guest.
Category: Accessibility, Concerts, Dance, Festivals, Kids, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Friends and Family Fitness
at Hansborough Pool & Recreation Center (in Hansborough Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Friends & Family Fitness Fun Day 2013.
Category: Festivals, Fitness
Free!
Strawberry Festival
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate summer with all things strawberry! Enjoy crafts, games, face painting and more! Performances of Freckle Face Strawberry by Broadhollow Theatre and dynamic percussion…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Kids
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 2, 2013
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!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Category: Festivals, Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Big Apple Circus
at The Big Top (in Cunningham Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties, Daredevils, and Clowns from another era!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Kids
Kids
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