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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!
Friday, October 16, 2026
Kids In Motion: P.S. 55
at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), 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!
Kids
Kids In Motion: St. John's park
at Playground (in St. John's Park), 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!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Jack Breininger Park
at Playground Area (in Jack Breininger Park), Queens
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, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
October Project WASTE
at Muskrat Cove, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
October Project WASTE
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
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!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
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!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Levy
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), 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!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Austin J. McDonald's Playground
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), 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!
Kids
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!
Kids
Running Group
at Dyckman Fields (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This welcoming, beginner-friendly running group uses walk/run intervals to help you gradually build your endurance and confidence.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Tilden Senior Center
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
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!
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLDER - Senior Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) Ballet Offers Life-long Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection (BOLDER), dance program, a fun ballet class with live music.
Category: Dance, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes
Free!
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!
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!
CANCELED: Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library - Sheepshead Bay
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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!
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!
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.
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
Juggling in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn to juggle for free, or just enjoy the show! Join our juggling expert every weekday from 2pm-3pm in Greeley Square Park, from May through the end of October.
Category: Social Sports
Free!
Open House New York: Gravesend Cemetery
at Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643 and is home to graves of early settlers and founding families.
Category: History, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Open House New York
Free!
Pumpkin Painting & Fall Festivities
at Fantasy Garden
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fantasy Garden welcomes all for an afternoon of free fall festivities in this beloved green space. Come enjoy the garden, connect with neighbors, and learn more about getting involved!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Fall Festivals, Gardening
Free!
Powerhouse Fitness
at Multi-Use Room - Basement (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens
3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring your energy and positive attitude to Powerhouse Fitness.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Hallowscream Fright Walk
at Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Powerhouse Fitness
at Multi-Use Room - Basement (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bring your energy and positive attitude to Powerhouse Fitness.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Planning an Event in Your Garden
at Sparrow's Nest Community Garden, Queens
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn how to plan engaging, accessible community garden events—from developing an idea and coordinating volunteers to promoting your event and accessing GreenThumb resources and citywide opportunities.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!
CANCELED: Shea Butter Grooves
at Fit4Dance NYC, Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
This multi-genre dance class in celebration of joy across the African diaspora.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Fit & Fun Circuit Training
at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
A fun, low-impact circuit class where participants rotate through timed strength and endurance exercises.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
RISE UP Circuit Training
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Let’s unlock your ultimate potential.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Proximity Opening Reception
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–8:00 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.
Free!
Family Camping: Bronx
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday October 5.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!
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
Movies Under the Stars: Hocus Pocus | PG
at 45th Ave. and Broadway (in Moore Homestead Playground), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Three 17th-century witches, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Dyckman Marina Movie Nights
at Dyckman Marina (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. Estimated start time is approximately 7:30pm
Category: Film, Halloween
Free!
Movie Under the Stars: Michael (2026)
at Lincoln Terrace Park (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The story of the famous musician Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Movie Under the Stars: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | PG
at Lawn (in Naples Playground), Staten Island
7:15 p.m.–8:50 p.m.
Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
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
Rhythm Ride: Indoor Cycling
at Spin Room (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens
7:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Hop on a bike and spin your blues away.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Minions & Monsters
at South Playground (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center ), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The third installment in the Minions spin-off series, and the seventh film overall in the Despicable Me...
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Staten Island Shockwaves Swim Team
at Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center, Staten Island
8:15 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
Kids and teens can dive into competitive waters and join a Parks Swim Team.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
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
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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!
Fit Club Circuit Training
at Bay Terrace Playground Handball
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
A total-body fitness class
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Wellness For The People Presents: The Festival
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Wellness For The People, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, as they close out the year with an all-ages event grounded in collective healing, movement, and joy.
Category: Dance, Festivals, Food, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
8:45 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at St. Mary's Annual 5K Start, Bronx
8:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
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