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.

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from October 13, 2026 to December 18, 2032

2026 Fall Programming Calendar

Looking for something to do this fall? Find highlights of our favorite programs in an easy-to-read printable calendar, or check out the online calendar below for a complete list of upcoming events!

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Oct13

Zumba

at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! T
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct13

NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Run

at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Hispanic Heritage Month, Running/Jogging
Free!

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Oct13

Stargazing on the High Line

at On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan, under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line), Manhattan

8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
Category: Education, Nature, Astronomy
Free!

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Oct14

NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call

at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan

12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Talks
Free!

Oct14

Cardio Sculpt

at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct14

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.
Category: Education, Nature, Art
Free!

Oct14

Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt Park

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer wetland restoration at Van Cortlandt Lake: cut invasive phragmites and plant native willows and shrubs. Wednesdays in October, 9 am - 12 pm.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, It's My Park, Waterfront
Free!

Oct14

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan

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!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Oct14

Kids In Motion: The Big Park

at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids
Free!

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Jack Breininger Park

at Playground Area (in Jack Breininger Park), Queens

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Oct14

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Accessible Activities
Free!

Oct14

Kids In Motion: Lawrence Virgilio Playground

at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Alley Springfield Playground

at Alley Springfield Playground (in Alley Pond Park), Queens

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Levy

at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Arrochar

at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground), Staten Island

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground

at Nostrand Playground, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids
Free!

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Kids

Oct14

Kids In Motion: Bowne Park

at Bowne Park Playground (in Bowne Park), Queens

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Austin J. McDonald's Playground

at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: P.S. 55

at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: St. John's park

at Playground (in St. John's Park), Brooklyn

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: De Matti Playground

at De Matti Playground (in De Matti Park), Staten Island

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Brookville Park

at Brookville Playground (in Brookville Park), Queens

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Faber

at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island

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Oct14

Kids In Motion: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens

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Oct14

CANCELED: Senior Cardio Sculpt

at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This low impact cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Participants must be 60+ to attend this class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Seniors, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct14

Chair Yoga at Greeley Square Park

at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the 34th Street Partnership at Greeley Square on Wednesday mornings for a rejuvenating, relaxing, and accessible chair yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Accessible Activities, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Oct14

Rhythm Ride: Indoor Cycling

at Spin Room (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Hop on a bike and spin your blues away.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct14

Dance Aerobics

at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dance Aerobics is a beat-fueled cardio experience that will have you sweating, smiling, and moving to the music.
Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Oct14

Step Aerobics

at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Step Aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct14

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries

at H.H. Biddle 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 visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.
Category: Art, History, Tours
Free!

Oct14

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

at H.H. Biddle 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 visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!

Oct14

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.
Category: Education, Art, History, Waterfront
Free!

Oct14

Pétanque in the Park

at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you.
Category: Outdoor Fitness
Free!

Oct14

Yoga

at Brooklyn Public Library - Kings Highway Branch

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Oct14

NYC Parks Chair Aerobics

at Basement - Full (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our NYC Parks Chair Aerobics class for an engaging and accessible full-body workout designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, coordination, mobility, and muscular endurance.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct14

Senior Happy Hour

at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Our Senior Happy Hour is a time for socialization and fun.
Category: Games, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Oct14

Monthly Nature Exploration Hike Series

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. The hike will begin at the Inwood Hill Nature Center. This month’s hike will focus on forest bathing.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Oct14

After School Youth Recreation

at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens

2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct14

Rhythm Ride: Indoor Cycling

at Spin Room (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens

2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hop on a bike and spin your blues away.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct14

Midtown Music in Greeley Square Park

at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan

2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Pop-up live performances
Category: Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Oct14

Art in the Park

at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Draw! Cut! Paste! Smile! Kids of all ages are invited to join our resident playground best friend Miss Debbie for art-making in the playground.
Category: Art, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct14

Kids in Motion: Hunts Point Playground

at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!

Best For
Kids