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 15 events
from January 19, 2021 to January 31, 2021
in Education (x) category
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Sounds of Nature
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in discovering music in nature by using natural materials and exploring the sounds inside the park.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops
Free!
Sunset Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
As the sun hangs low over on the horizon, the park morphs into a magical realm. Witness the wonder of sunset with the Urban Park Rangers.
Category: Education, Nature, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Con Edison's Family Science Night (Virtual)
at Virtual/Online Workshop
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
These science experiments and activities are perfect for an evening of family fun and learning together.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Historic New York: Isham Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join the Urban Park Rangers to explore the Inwood nature, geology, and history of Isham Park.
Category: Education, History, Hiking
Free!
Seal Watch
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in Long Island Sound. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Sunset Hike
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
As the sun hangs low over on the horizon, the park morphs into a magical realm. Witness the wonder of sunset with the Urban Park Rangers.
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Event
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Crop Planning 101
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to map out more than one season of bountiful harvests using planting calendars, knowledge of plant families, plant spacing charts, and more.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Thursday, January 28, 2021
STEAM Workshop: Coding Club Beginner
at Virtual/Online Workshop
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Take the first steps towards reading and writing code with the Coding Club! We will use Scratch to learn about the basics of algorithms and programming. It’s a lot simpler than you might think!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Friday, January 29, 2021
Riverdale Park Forest Restoration
at Spaulding Lane Parking Lot (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Education, Volunteer
Free!
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