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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.

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from October 13, 2026 to August 29, 2027

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Oct31

Bird Friendly Garden Management Workshop

at The Ramble

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Participants will explore bird habitat through guided observation, sound-based activities, and three ecological themes: water, food, and shelter.
Free!

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Nov 1

Experience Civil War Living History at Fort Totten

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

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Bayside Historical Society invites you to join the Company K of the 67th NY Infantry for a Civil War Living History event at Fort Totten.
Free!

Nov 1

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!

Nov 1

Festival of Lights: Diwali

at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Pandit Ravi Doobay describes traditions honoring the holy month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in this annual community gathering.
Free!

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Event

Monday, November 2, 2026

Nov 2

New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nov 3

New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!

Nov 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
Nov 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!

Nov 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

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Nov 4

New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!

Nov 4

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!

Nov 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!

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Nov 5

New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!

Nov 5

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
Nov 5

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!

Nov 5

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, November 6, 2026

Nov 6

New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!

Nov 6

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!

Nov 6

November NYC Food Forests Coalition Meeting

at Virtual/Online Events

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

Nov 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!

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Nov 7

Summer on the Hudson: Meet the Fleet

at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us at the 95th Street Compost Compound for a behind-the-scenes look at the Conservancy’s diverse fleet of vehicles.
Free!

Nov 7

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!

Nov 7

Save the Date: Community Banquet

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Community Banquet
Free!

Nov 7

Discovery Hike: Waterfront Ecosystems

at Ward's Island Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how tidal flows, native plants, and marsh habitats support wildlife and help sustain New York City’s coastline.
Free!

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Nov 8

Fall Birding

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore Wave Hill’s gardens, woodlands, and the skies overhead to look for resident and migrating birds. 

Must See
Event
Nov 8

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, November 10, 2026

Nov10

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
Nov10

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!

Nov10

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, November 11, 2026

Nov11

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!

Nov11

Boogie Down Service Project

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
All ages are welcome to participate in boogie down impact at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, where we will collaborate to support others.
Free!

Nov11

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, November 12, 2026

Nov12

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
Nov12

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!

Nov12

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, November 13, 2026

Nov13

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!

Nov13

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 14, 2026

Nov14

Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We'll learn about soil and decomposers as we craft mini jar habitats. While jars are provided,

Best For
Kids
Nov14

Discovery Hike: Waterfront Ecosystems

at Lawn Area (in Bushwick Inlet Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how native plants, shoreline habitats, and restored coastal features support wildlife and strengthen the East River waterfront against climate impacts.
Free!

Nov14

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!

Nov14

Fire Cider Workshop

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn how to make fire cider with herbs and produce grown on the Urban Farm!
Free!

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Event

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Nov15

Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We'll learn about soil and decomposers as we craft mini jar habitats. While jars are provided,

Best For
Kids
Nov15

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, November 17, 2026

Nov17

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
Nov17

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!

Nov17

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, November 18, 2026

Nov18

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!

Nov18

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!

Nov18

November Foodway Team Meeting

at Virtual/Online Events

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
November Foodway Team Meeting
Free!

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Nov19

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

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