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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!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Gatehouse Garden’s Fall Festival
at Gatehouse Garden, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A celebration of another good season! Festivities will include Pumpkin Piñata Smash (sweets for kids of any age), Autumn Arts & Crafts, games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Fall Festivals, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Kids on the Move! Rooting Down and Rocking On
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Draw inspiration from the magnificent Palisades during this month's Kids on the Move.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Wildlife, Workshops, Walking
Kids
Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy presents the Fall edition of Charlotte Mayerson’s Overlook Concert series.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Celebrate Fall!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Brooklyn Dance Center presents performances that celebrate the bounty of the season.
Category: Dance
Free!
Meet the Artists: Melanie Brewster and Noormah Jamal
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a Meet the Artist program with exhibiting artists Melanie Brewster and Noormah Jamal.
Category: Art, Tours, Talks
The Dark Folklore of Plants
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join BMCC sociology professor Rifat Salam for a talk exploring the folklore, myths, and magic of plants—from the familiar to the infamous. Followed by an herbal garden tour!
Category: Education, Tours, Talks, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Borscht & Bulbs
at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Help plant daffodil bulbs in 6th Street & Avenue B Garden kids garden and enjoy a warming cup of borscht cooked up by Chef Michael!
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Food, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Kids
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!
Berto Reyes y Su Perico Ripiao - Traditional Dominican Merengue Music with a master accordionist
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free concert at Oak Ridge!
Category: Concerts
Free!
City Human Rights Law Overview Training
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Reps from the city's Commission on Human Rights present a training session on NYC human rights laws and safeguards at East 4th Street Community Garden.
Category: Education
Free!
Climate Future Film Festival hosted by Growing Good Community Garden
at St Stephens Episcopal Church
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Free 'mini' festival of 10 short films in under two hours exploring the 'interior' responses to climate change: visceral, personal, artistic, and emotional.
Category: Education, Film
Free!
Staten Island Shockwaves Swim Team
at Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Kids and teens can dive into competitive waters and join a Parks Swim Team.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Nocturnal Insects Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an evening of nocturnal insect exploration and learn about the many different insect species that emerge as sun begins to set earlier!
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Monday, October 19, 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!
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!
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!
Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with us! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River.
Category: Best for Kids, Volunteer
Free!
Kids
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library- Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at New York Public Library - Morningside Heights Branch, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Yoga & Pilates Classes
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!
Riverside Field House: Fall Bodyroll
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class with VIVA!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Dance Classes
Free!
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!
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!
Soil Health Field Day with Cornell Cooperative Extension
at Governors Island, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
A hands-on look at soil health for urban growers with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s urban ag team and other NYC soil folks. Food & farmer chats begin at 11:30am, demos begin at 1pm.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Gentle Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Bayside, Queens
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Pétanque in the Park
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you.
Category: Outdoor Fitness
Free!
After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLD - Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Category: Dance, Best for Kids, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes
Free!
Kids
Cardio Sculpt
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This high energy exercise class consists of functional and body weight strength exercises paired with cardio to get your heart pumping! Cardio Sculpt is taught to music and open to all
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at MVMNT Fitness and Health Studio
5:30 p.m.–6:15 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Hoop Jam in Herald Square Park
at Herald Square, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Hoopers of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome, and all equipment is provided. No registration is required, just stop by and join us!
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Social Sports
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 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 Gold®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Interval Training
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Strong and Steady Circuit Training
at Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Strong & Steady Circuit Training is a full-body workout designed for high-energy fun
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Uplifted Dance Fitness
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Uplift your spirit with this dance fitness class!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Bartow Community Center - Room 31, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This engaging chair yoga session blends gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and light strengthening exercises to leave you feeling relaxed yet revitalized.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Harlem Run: Monday Night Run
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Harlem Run brings free weekly and inclusive pacer-led runs and walks throughout Harlem.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Bodyweight Power Circuit
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
A full-body circuit designed to build strength, power, endurance, and confidence using just your bodyweight.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Using your own body weight, come experience this high energy bodyweight circuit training class!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Virtual Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Welcome to this online yoga community in Vinyasa Yoga Flow with Rika.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Tuesday, October 20, 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!
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 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, Exercise Classes
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:00 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, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Senior Cardio Sculpt
at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 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!
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!
Bodyroll
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for an exhilarating dance practice led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
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