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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 17, 2026
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!
Volunteer Garden Workdays
at George Washington Carver Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us every third Saturday for our Membership Meeting and Volunteer Workdays! This Fall, we're making exciting progress to redesign the garden so that by spring, we're ready for the new growing season.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
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
Fall Fest
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Annual harvest party that brings together the entire neighborhood with a number of educational and family-friendly activities, from a seed swap to big games.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, Food, Fall Festivals, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Hart to Hart Fall Festival
at Hart To Hart Community Garden (in ), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the garden group for activities in the garden including Pumpkin and plant pot painting, face painting, Día de los Muertos crafts, herb harvesting and drying and more.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Fall Festivals, Gardening
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Sugar Skull Art Workshop
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 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
Volunteer Day: Building Double Raised Garden Beds at Surfside Multicultural Garden Coalition
at Surfside Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Surfside Multicultural Garden Coalition is cared for by members of the community and is looking for volunteers to help build garden beds.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Dogs, Halloween, Seniors, Fall Festivals, Recreation Center Programming, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!
Kids
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Harvest Festival
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join for a free family-friendly fall festival with live music, arts and crafts, mini pumpkin patch, and more!
Category: Festivals
Free!
Event
Farmhouse Family Day: Autumnal Wonders
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Kids
Tour the Historic Lawrence Cemetery
at Lawrence Cemetery, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Bayside Historical Society is conducting a free guided tour of the historic Lawrence Cemetery, the burial ground of one of Bayside's founding families.
Category: Education, History, Tours, It's My Park
Free!
Groove & Glow
at NYPL - Tompkins Square Library, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Bringing good vibes and great movement this cardio dance class blends K-pop beats, funk grooves, and feel-good choreography to help you sweat, smile, and glow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Maggie's Magic Garden 33rd Anniversary Celebration
at Maggies Magic Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of Maggie's Magic Garden!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Food, Gardening
Free!
Pumpkin Decorating Festival
at Neighborhood Advisory Committee Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pumpkins for children 11 years and younger to decorate in the garden. In addition there will be simple games with prizes and refreshments. This event will be held rain or shine.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Halloween
Free!
Food Demos on the Urban Farm
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Category: Education, Food, Workshops
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!
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!
OHNY: Conference House Park Historic Houses
at Conference House Park, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On OHNY Weekend, in addition to the park’s namesake, the circa-1680 Conference House (Christopher Billop House), two other historic house interiors will be open to visitors.
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Festivals, History, Talks, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Fall Festival at Victory Field
at Victory Field (in Forest Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Annual Fall Festival at Victory Field
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Fall Festivals
Free!
Event
Anniversary Celebration
at Maggies Magic Garden, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the garden group for Maggie's Magic Garden Anniversary Event! Celebrate with Music, Tea, Art and Magic! Look forward to seeing you there!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Dance, Nature, Gardening
Free!
Fall Festival with Councilmember Santosuosso
at Kaiser Park Lawn 2 (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Fall Festival Celebration with Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Fall Festivals
Free!
Springfield Park Fall Festival
at Lawn Area (in Springfield Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Springfield Park
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Hallowscream Fright Walk & Fall Festival
at Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Faber Park Fright Fest
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Faber Park Fright Fest!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Halloween, Fall Festivals, Recreation Center Programming
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.
OHNY: Brougham Cottage Grounds at Blue Heron Park
at Brougham Cottage
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Open House New York 2026 Festival and explore the grounds of the Historic Brougham Cottage in Blue Heron Park!
Located at 4746 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY, and located within a wooded backdrop, the circa 1726 Brougham Cottage is a surviving Dutch H-frame home.
Brougham Cottage survives as a rare example of the small vernacular farm houses that were once common in the 18th and early 19th century rural landscape and have all but disappeared. It is a significant example of Dutch-American design and a rare reminder of Staten Island’s rural history and its vernacular architectural traditions.
Category: Education, Nature, Festivals, History, Urban Park Rangers, Talks, Walking
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!
Pumpkin Painting at Newport Garden
at Newport Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Newport Garden welcomes all for an afternoon activity!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Sachet making + Community Engagement Tea
at ENY Youth Farm, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Stop by the garden for a tea tasting opportunity and herbal sachet making.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Food, Workshops, Gardening
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
The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), 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
Raptorama!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
See live birds of prey up close at the Salt Marsh Nature Center with NYC Bird Alliance, American Littoral Society, and the MPA Forever Wild Committee.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking
Free!
Event
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!
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!
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
Open House New York: Fort Totten Battery
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this civil war era fort, designed to defend our city. Learn more about the history and significance of this site.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Open House New York
Free!
Rhythm Ride: Indoor Cycling
at Spin Room (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Hop on a bike and spin your blues away.
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
International Archaeology Day 2026
at Gatehouse Garden, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This is a public event where community members of all ages can handle and learn the stories of real artifacts and enjoy archaeology-themed games and activities.
Category: Education, Nature, Accessible Activities
Free!
Spooky Skully Still-Life Drawing
at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us at Kissena Park Field House for a fun still-life drawing session with our friendly neighborhood skeleton, Skully!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Air Pruned Raised Beds 102
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Air Pruned Raised Beds 102
Category: Education, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
REIMAGINING: Fall Get-Together
at Enslaved Burial Ground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and reflection as we gather at the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Concerts, Dance
Free!
The Perfume of Grief With Julianne Zaleta
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Essential Oils for Emotional Healing
Category: Education, Talks, Workshops
Open House New York: The Highbridge Water Tower
at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this restored structure. Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance. Registration is not required.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Open House New York
Free!
Historic New York: Orchard Beach
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a journey through time and learn the history of Pelham Bay Park’s Orchard Beach!
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
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
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
OHNY: Biddle House Gallery Dedication: Legacy of Sculptor George Brewster
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society and NYC Parks, in conjunction with Open House New York (OHNY), for the dedication of the Henry Hogg Biddle and George T. Brewster Galleries and the unveiling of our newest exhibit: George T. Brewster - Master Sculptor - Preserving the Legacy.
Category: Education, Art, Festivals, History, Tours, Talks, Waterfront, Fall Festivals, Open House New York
Free!
Event
C-Words: Six New Short Plays Presented By Creative Women New York
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Six plays, five writers, four directors, and an afternoon of theatre in the Field House! Featuring short new works produced by Creative Women New York
Category: Theater
Free!
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