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 21–30 out of 5,186 events
from July 7, 2017 (x) to September 10, 2022
Friday, December 20, 2019
Fun Winter Wonderland
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun family event this holiday season. Everyone will have a chance to take a picture with Santa, participate in art and crafts, and play games.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Santa's Coming to Town
Lantern Fest Fridays
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island 
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come early, stay late for Lantern Fest Fridays at Snug Harbor! Follow the lighted walkway to Snug Harbor’s front lawn to warm up and check out some amazing exhibitions while you’re here!
Category: Education, Art
Drawing with Ben
at McCarren Play Center (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come and practice drawing in a fun nonjudgmental environment! This program is geared toward artists of all experience levels.
Category: Art, Seniors
Holiday Jubilee
at Recreation Center 54, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a holiday celebration as we watch the talented dancers of Recreation Center 54 perform live. Our guests will also have the pleasure of hearing poetry in between the dance presentations.
Category: Dance, Art, Winter Holidays
Free!
Lady Moody Triangle Holiday Tree Lighting
at Lady Moody Triangle, Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting surrounded by Santa, sweets, and songs!
Category: Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Holiday Lightings, Santa's Coming to Town
Free!
Kids
Painting with Ben
at McCarren Play Center (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Painting will utilize a variety of styles including representational, abstract, landscape, and portrait.
Category: Art, Seniors
Saturday, December 21, 2019
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park), Bronx 
7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
End 2019 by making a difference and join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park as they start their Saturday mornings rain or shine with fun green projects such as raking leaves, planting, mulching and more to build community.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. All of our…
Category: Fitness
Free!
Shape Up NYC: Latin Dance Fitness
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a full-body workout at our Latin Dance Fitness classes - functional fitness through dance movements.
Category: Dance, Fitness
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
at 33rd Road and 215th Place (in Crocheron Park), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
NYRR Open Run is a FREE, volunteer-led running/walking program that meets at the same time and place every week.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
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