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from November 8, 2026 to August 29, 2027

Friday, November 27, 2026

Nov27

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Nov27

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Nov28

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Nov29

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Dec 1

Tiny Tots: Session 1

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 1

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec 1

Tiny Tots: Session 2

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Dec 2

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Dec 2

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Dec 3

Tiny Tots: Session 1

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec 3

Tiny Tots: Session 2

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Saving Radio City Music Hall: An Author Talk with Rosemary Novellino-Mearns

at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
In this remarkable true story, Rosemary Novellino-Mearns reveals how Radio City Music Hall — an Art Deco masterpiece and one of New York City’s most beloved attractions — was saved from demolition.

Friday, December 4, 2026

Dec 4

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec 4

December NYC Food Forests Coalition Meeting

at Virtual/Online Events

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
December NYC Food Forests Coalition Meeting
Free!

Dec 4

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Dec 5

Winter Haven Opening Weekend

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns this December to Wave Hill, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the quiet beauty of the garden.

Dec 5

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Dec 5

First Saturday of Month Art Workshops: Collage Workshop

at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Queens Recreation on the first Saturday of every month for unique art workshops.
Free!

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Dec 6

Winter Haven Opening Weekend

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns this December to Wave Hill, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the quiet beauty of the garden.

Dec 6

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Dec 8

Tiny Tots: Session 1

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 8

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec 8

Tiny Tots: Session 2

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Dec 9

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!

Dec 9

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Dec10

Tiny Tots: Session 1

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec10

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec10

Tiny Tots: Session 2

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, December 11, 2026

Dec11

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec11

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Dec12

Tool Cleaning and Maintenance

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will discuss what to include in your tool care kit; show you how to clean, sharpen, and oil your tools, and share tips on caring for and storing your tools.
Free!

Dec12

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Dec12

Winter Wreath Workshop

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Guided by our staff, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged from the Park’s landscape.
Free!

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Sunday, December 13, 2026

Dec13

Winter Birding

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months.

Dec13

Warming Winter Yoga

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us in the beautiful space of Armor Hall for a flowing session of winter yoga, inspired by the frosty winter weather.

Dec13

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Monday, December 14, 2026

Dec14

Tree of Solutions: Transforming Community Challenges into Action

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Tree of Solutions framework to identify the root causes of community challenges, explore their impacts, and develop practical, community-led strategies for positive change.
Free!

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Dec15

Tiny Tots: Session 1

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec15

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec15

Tiny Tots: Session 2

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Dec16

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Dec17

Tiny Tots: Session 1

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec17

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec17

Friends of Bronx River Forest Meeting

at Virtual/Online Events

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Friends of Bronx River Forest for a team meeting.
Free!

Dec17

Tiny Tots: Session 2

at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, December 18, 2026

Dec18

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!

Dec18

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Dec19

Family Art Project: Winter Silhouettes

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In honor of the winter solstice—the darkest night of the year—we’ll brighten things up by using lamps to create shadows of wintertime animals.

Best For
Kids
Dec19

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

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