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 19 events
from May 9, 2012 (x) to May 9, 2012 (x)
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sunrise Tai Chi Classes
at Linden Terrace (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
Tai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind.Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Heavy rain will cancel the…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Free!
20 Years Of Bryant Park Photo Exhibit
at Bryant Park, Manhattan 
7:00 a.m.
See Bryant Park's dramatic transformation through photographs from the Bryant Park archives. Adorning the perimeter fence, more than 50 images cover the park's dynamic and rich history: from hosting…
Category: Education, Exhibits, History
Free!
Exhibition: A Window on Nature: Art of Asuka Hishiki
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
A Window on Nature: Art of Asuka Hishiki includes over 35 watercolors illustrating a poetic and detailed observation of plants and insects. Hishiki's portraits of vegetables from New York…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening, Markets, Culture, Food
Free!
West Bronx Recreation Center Open House For Adults
at West Bronx Recreation Center, Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The West Bronx welcomes adults and seniors to become members and unveils new cardio and weight rooms. Join us for an open house for adults. Try the equipment, learn to play a sport,…
Category: Fitness, Sports, Fitness Month
Free!
Seniors Fitness - Yoga
at Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.
CityParks Foundation once again presents Seniors Fitness - Yoga: Mondays & Wednesdays for ages 60 and over.For more information and to pre-register, please call our Sports Department…
Category: Fitness, Sports
Free!
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Children Nature Programs
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Greenbelt Tree Tots for 3-4 year olds! Come join us for our Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Registration required. Space is limited.
Category: Kids
Kids
Planting Herbaceous Plugs: Conference House Park, Staten Island
at Conference House Park, Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer planting with the Natural Areas Volunteers
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Mid-week Birding Walk
at Martling Pond (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
A bird walk at Cloves Lake Park
Category: Birding, Nature, Tours
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Nature Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Come join us for our Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Greenbelt Peepers is our nature program for 2 year olds! Registration required. Space is…
Category: Kids
Kids
Alice Austen House Presents Foreclosed: Documents from the American Housing Crisis
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Alice Austen Hosts Documents from the American Housing Crisis w/ Artists From Around the Country
Category: Education, Exhibits, History, Culture
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