Arts & Crafts
NYC Parks aims to make sure that all New Yorkers get the most out of the great outdoors. While many of our events are accessible, these parks events are geared specifically towards people with physical disabilities.
Arts & Crafts Events
Friday, April 23, 2021
Bees Please: A Guide to Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers as we demonstrate low-cost and sustainable ways to attract and house some of New York City’s most compatible, beneficial, and hardworking pollinators.
Free!
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Family-Friendly Earth Day Celebration
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Earth Day with us in a fun-filled event. Booths include coloring activities, community paddle, bike repair, and more.
Free!
Sobelsohn Playground Earth Day Arts and Crafts
at Sobelsohn Playground (in Forest Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Activities include fun and engaging eco-friendly arts and crafts focused on restoring and protecting the Earth. Volunteers will also help pick up litter and beautify the park.
Free!
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Pine Grove Earth Day Planting
at Pine Grove (in Forest Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Activities will include mulching and caring for our beautiful Pine trees to help preserve the Historic Pine grove as well as planting to help improve the area.
Free!
Monday, April 26, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue (in Morningside Park), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Seeds of the League. Artist Sonomi Kobayashi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as your inspiration. Learn about light, color, and design while making art en plein air (outside).
Free!
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Outdoors at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Artist Amy DiGi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as our inspiration. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome.
Free!
Friday, April 30, 2021
TREEmendous Trees!
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Arbor Day on Randall’s Island with crafts, games, and info about the Island’s magnificent trees!
Free!
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Monday, May 3, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Collect Pond Park, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Artist Sonomi Kobayashi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as your inspiration. Learn about light, color, and design while making art en plein air (outside).
Free!
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Outdoors at Poe Visitor Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Artist Amy DiGi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as our inspiration. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome.
Free!
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at this fun family-friendly event featuring a children’s entertainer, grab-and-go arts and crafts kits, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Monday, May 10, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Artist Sonomi Kobayashi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as your inspiration. Learn about light, color, and design while making art en plein air (outside).
Free!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Outdoors at Poe Visitor Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Artist Amy DiGi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as our inspiration. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome.
Free!
Monday, May 17, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Vincent F. Albano Jr Playground (in Vincent F. Albano Jr. Playground), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Artist Sonomi Kobayashi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as your inspiration. Learn about light, color, and design while making art en plein air (outside).
Free!
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Outdoors at Poe Visitor Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Artist Amy DiGi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as our inspiration. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome.
Free!
Monday, May 24, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Sakura Park, Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Artist Sonomi Kobayashi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as your inspiration. Learn about light, color, and design while making art en plein air (outside).
Free!
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop
at Outdoors at Poe Visitor Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Artist Amy DiGi will teach you how to draw and paint using nature as our inspiration. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome.
Free!
Monday, May 31, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Monday, June 7, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, June 14, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, June 21, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, June 28, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Monday, July 5, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, July 12, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, July 19, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, July 26, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, August 2, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Monday, August 9, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Friday, August 13, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Friday, August 20, 2021
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Send your child on an adventure back in time this summer at Van Cortlandt House Museum at our Adventures in Time Summer History Camp.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, August 30, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Monday, September 6, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, September 13, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, September 20, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, September 27, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, October 4, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, October 11, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, October 18, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, October 25, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, November 1, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, November 8, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, November 15, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, November 22, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, November 29, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, December 6, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, December 13, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, December 20, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!
Monday, December 27, 2021
Seniors Virtual Creative Arts Classes
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to upcycle ordinary items from home and create beautiful, decorative works of art for yourself or a loved one!
Free!