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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.
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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month
at Outdoors at St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join St. James Recreation Center and Friends as we celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Participate in free outdoor fitness classes, enjoy arts in the park, learn about NYC Parks services, and much more.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Free!
Queens Recreation Mobile Unit Pop-Up
at Grover Cleveland Park (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
We will be visiting parks throughout Queens this summer providing a variety of games and activities suitable for children and families including chalk games, balls, crafts, and more.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
It's My Park at Joyce Kilmer Park
at Lorelai Fountain (in Joyce Kilmer Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of 4 Parks Alliance, Inc. to pick up litter at Joyce Kilmer Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Mobile Media Workshop
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about your own technology! Come in and ask about your product. Whether it's a cellphone, laptop, or tablet, a Media Education coordinator can help! All ages are welcome!
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Workshops
Free!
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Clinics
at Near the baseball field (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Come learn, play and, compete in the 2021 NYC Parks Flag Football season.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Kids
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Workshops
Free!
Miss Debbie's Library of Fun
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Miss Debbie is always ready for a good time, and that’s why she’s rolling out her Library of Fun! Enjoy a wide variety of games, books, and other fun items under the trees.
Category: Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!
Growing Uptown: Cilantro
at Virtual/Online Workshop
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Director of Education, and Founder of Garden Kitchen Lab, Fabiola Cáceres at her kitchen-garden workshop.
Category: Education, History, Food, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
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