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 11–20 out of 7,760 events
from October 19, 2012 (x) to May 8, 2014
Friday, October 19, 2012
Cross-Park Promenade
at East 72 Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
A tour through Central Park
Category: Tours
Free!
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Free tours of the Conference House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a charge for group tours which are booked separately. Please visit…
Category: Education, History, Tours, Culture, Seniors
Free!
Vegetation Mapping Workshop
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the Greenbelt Natural Resources Team in exploring our native and non-native plant species. A great opportunity to learn plant ID skills, common plant communities and explore our parks. We will…
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
High Line Field Station
at Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Make the most of your visit and stop by the High Line Field Station to chat with High Line Greeters. These dedicated volunteers can answer your questions and provide information about the…
Category: Education, Volunteer
Free!
Cancelled: Not-So-Scary Halloween Playground Bash!
at Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This event has been cancelled due to rain. Ghosts, Goblins, Spiders, and other critters will be playing in our playgrounds. The night will be full of fun and excitement. Costumes are encouraged! Be…
Category: Kids, Halloween
Free!
Kids
Tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
at Recreation Center Fifty-four (in Recreation Center 54), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
A fun and informative event for breast cancer awareness month.
Category: Education
Free!
Moving Toward Racial Equity in The Food Movement
at The Pantry, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Help us move toward an equitable and anti-racist food movement for us ALL!
Category: Education, Environmental Awareness, Food, Talks
Saturday, October 20, 2012
FLOW.12
at Waterfront Pathways along Ward's Island (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
FLOW returns to Randall's Island Park for 2012 with five new artists and five new site-specific installations along the Park's southern shoreline.FLOW is a project of the Randall's Island Sports…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Culture, Waterfront
Free!
Van Cortlandt Track Club Saturday Morning Group-Run
at Van Cortlandt Stadium (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
8:00 a.m.
Running in Van Cortlandt Park
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 a.m.
Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.
Category: Birding, Nature, Tours
Free!
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