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.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Cunningham Park Forest Restoration
at 210th Street & 67th Avenue (in Cunningham Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove harmful plants in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Tap Dance Workshop Series
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens 

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of tap dance workshops for ages 12-17 in partnership with New York City Center.
Category: Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Hike & Pick (Ridgewood Reservoir)
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We invite volunteers to come join us for a hike around the Ridgewood Reservoir while picking up any litter we see along the way.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Hiking
Free!
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Hike & Pick (Blue Trail)
at Blue Trail Head (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We invite volunteers to come join us on a hike on the Blue Trail of Forest Park while picking up litter along the way.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, It's My Park, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Al Oerter Afterschool Program
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Here at Al Oerter children ages 6-13 get to participate in a variety of activities such as arts & Craft, STEAM, sports, and media education.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, School Break: Spring Recess, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Al Oerter Afterschool Program
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Here at Al Oerter children ages 6-13 get to participate in a variety of activities such as arts & Craft, STEAM, sports, and media education.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, School Break: Spring Recess, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Friday, March 4, 2022
Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove harmful plants in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Al Oerter Afterschool Program
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Here at Al Oerter children ages 6-13 get to participate in a variety of activities such as arts & Craft, STEAM, sports, and media education.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, School Break: Spring Recess, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Tap Dance Workshop Series
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens 

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of tap dance workshops for ages 12-17 in partnership with New York City Center.
Category: Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Hike & Pick (Ridgewood Reservoir)
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We invite volunteers to come join us for a hike around the Ridgewood Reservoir while picking up any litter we see along the way.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Hiking
Free!