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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.
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!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
High Line Halloween: Gnome-topia
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for Gnome-topia: a magical world where the High Line’s plants are larger than life, and the whole family can channel their inner garden gnome through themed games and activities
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Tiny Dwellings in the Heritage Garden
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands‑on garden workshop. Rangers will share tips on growing native plants in New York City and highlight the stories hidden within this greenspace.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Family Time
at Gymnasium (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Family Time is an open gymnasium time for members of all ages.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Nature Exploration and Restoration
at Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to walk along the newly opened trails of Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park, recently restored by hundreds of volunteers and stewards.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELED: Zumba
at BronxWorks - Betances Community Center, Bronx
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This class is a mix of the Zumba that you love and a little extra! Turn up the fun and tone up your body!
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival
at Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Phil Wong for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Chair Yoga
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Día de Muertos Celebration!
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a vibrant celebration filled with dance, art, music, culture, and plenty of fun! Explore and experience the rich traditions of Mexican culture!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Halloween Fest 2026
at Monument Plaza (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get ready for what’s in store, Halloween Fest is back with more! Dress up in your best costumes and join us on Saturday, October 24 (Rain date: Oct 25) from 12:00–4:00pm.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Volunteer, Halloween, Accessible Activities
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Sugar Skull Art Workshop
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a colorful and hands-on Sugar Skull Art Workshop where you’ll transform a traditional sugar skull into a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Wayanda Park Fall Festival
at Grass Field (in Wayanda Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Wayanda Park.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Conference House Haunted Trail
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at the historic Conference House for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Proximity Exhibition
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover PROXIMITY, featuring 10 Snug Harbor studio artists across painting, photography & mixed media. Explore how shared spaces and creative connections shape artistic practice.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Category: Education, Art, History
Free!
Docent led tours of the Historic Conference House Museum
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Take a docent led tour of the Conference House Museum also known as the Billiopp House located in Tottenville on Staten Island
Category: History, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors
Spooktacular Fiesta
at Loreto Playground, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade
at Dinosaur Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park!
Category: Festivals, Dogs
Free!
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food
Free!
Kids
Yoga
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
This open level class is designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment provided.
Category: Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Community Engagement Tea
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Community Engagement Tea led by gardener Takiyah Gray in collaboration with Chelsea Bravo and in partnership with Tea, Arts & Culture.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History
Free!
Red Shed Community Garden's Fall Potluck
at Red Shed Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
There will be a pie contest, dog costume contest, face painting and more! Costumes are encouraged!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food
Free!
Kids
Annual Fall Potluck and Picnic at Two Coves Community Garden
at Two Coves Community Garden, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Two Coves Community Garden is holding its Annual Fall Potluck and Picnic.
Category: Food, Fall Festivals, Gardening
Free!
Fall Children's Harvest Celebration
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Please join us for our annual Fall Children's Harvest Festival as we close out the garden with fun (and spooky!) activities.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Food, Fall Festivals, Gardening
Free!
Corn Husk Crafts
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Be creative while learning to create traditional dolls out of corn husks.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Native American Heritage Month, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
STRONG Nation®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Park Open Studio
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Birding: Fall Migration
at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Riverside Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site.
Category: Art, Tours, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Harbor Hounds Halloween Costume Contest & Parade
at South Meadow Lawn (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get your pup ready for the Harbor Hounds Halloween Costume Contest & Parade! Show off their cutest, funniest, or spookiest look for a chance to win prizes.
Category: Dogs, Halloween
Event
Kids in Motion: Seward Park
at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Basketball/Netball, Sports Camps
Free!
Kids
Seed Harvest
at Clayton Williams Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to save seeds for next season. Participants will harvest flower, herb, and vegetable seeds for future use.
Category: Education, Food, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
FDB Garden Annual Halloween Event
at Frederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come to Frederick Douglass Boulevard Community Garden (FDB) for the garden group's Annual Halloween Party! There will be a candy bag giveaway, face painting, and pizza.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food
Free!
Kids
5th Annual Halloween Party
at Lentol Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to Lentol Garden for the 5th annual Ghosts and Goblins Halloween party in the garden. Family fun and activities for all. Costumes encouraged!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Fantasy Forest Immersive Hike: Alien Visitors
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Follow a theatrical story told by the Rangers as we traverse “there and back again” into the forest, leaving reality behind and chasing a land of local lore..
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Wagner College: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 1)
at Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Wagner College: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)
at Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center, Staten Island
5:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Casper | PG
at Basketball Courts (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens
6:15 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal expert, but his nasty ghost uncles wreak havoc.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Candlelight Ghost Tours
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling tales of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations.
Category: Education, History, Tours
Event
Staten Island Shockwaves Swim Team
at Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center, Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Kids and teens can dive into competitive waters and join a Parks Swim Team.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Autumn Starfest
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at the annual Autumn Starfest.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Astronomy
Free!
Movie Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo (2002)
at Great Lawn (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
That lovable, easily frightened Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, makes his big-screen debut in this live-action/animated feature film. Scooby accompanies the Mystery, Inc...
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Movie Under the Stars: Coco (2017)
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
In this gorgeous animated adventure, a boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
2026 Spooky Snug Harbor Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Uncover the darker side of Snug Harbor with Spooky Snug Harbor! Explore chilling tales of mystery, mayhem, and hauntings on a nighttime walking tour featuring eerie history, local legends, and ghost-hunting equipment
Category: Tours
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tours with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at the latest research and findings.
Category: Education, History, Tours
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Proximity Exhibition
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
12:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Discover PROXIMITY, featuring 10 Snug Harbor studio artists across painting, photography & mixed media. Explore how shared spaces and creative connections shape artistic practice.
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