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Wild NYC is at the other end of your doorstep! Explore New York's urban forests, streams, and wildlife with these fun outdoor activities.
Nature Events
Friday, October 30, 2026
Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Classic Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer forest restoration along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail: remove invasive bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose. Fridays in October, 9 am - 12 pm.
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.
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!
Free!
Siedenburg Park Trail Marker Installation
at Redwood Ave & Corbin Ave (in Siedenburg Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to place trail markers, and why maintaining trails restores forests and creates healthy ecosystems.
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating and Candy Giveaway!
at Family Community Garden, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Family Community Garden in Manhattan for a Halloween celebration! We will be decorating pumpkins and giving out candy!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Siedenburg Park Trail Marker Installation
at Redwood Ave & Corbin Ave (in Siedenburg Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to place trail markers, and why maintaining trails restores forests and creates healthy ecosystems.
Free!
Crafts, Candy, & Compost
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come make something, explore the garden, and celebrate with us. Costumes Encouraged! Festivities include Food Scrap Ink & Coloring Crafts, Candy at the Compost Bins, Explore the Garden.
Free!
Kids
Discovery Hike: Urban Wildlife
at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about the diverse wildlife found in New York City’s parks and the best ways for people and animals to coexist, including the many benefits of having so many animals in our city!
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Become a “Nature Scene Investigator” and learn the animal-spotting tricks from the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Autumn Animal Crafts and Exploration
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
No costume? No problem. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands‑on mask‑making activity inspired by the wildlife of Crotona Park
Free!
Kids
Bird Friendly Garden Management Workshop
at The Ramble
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Participants will explore bird habitat through guided observation, sound-based activities, and three ecological themes: water, food, and shelter.
Free!
Truco o Trato / Trick or Treat
at Sunset Community Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Una fiesta de Halloween para la comunidad. ¡Ven a disfrutar de música, dulces y diversión! A Halloween party for the community. Come and enjoy music, candy, and fun!
Free!
Kids
LIC Community Garden Halloween Trick or Treating
at LIC Community Gardens, Inc., Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please bring your little ones by the Long Island City Community Garden for our annual Halloween Trick or Treating event!
Free!
Kids
Masquerade Party
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Jardin de la Familia hosting a masquerade party to raise funds for the project of a better and accessible entrance at the garden
Safe Halloween at Howard Garden
at Howard Garden (in ), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
All are welcome to Howard Garden for a family-friendly Safe Halloween! There will be a costume contest, games, sweet treats, music, and refreshments. Fun for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Trick or Treat at the Garden Gate
at Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Treats only for goblins, ghosts and ghouls of all ages at the Edgecombe Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary gate, Saturday, October 31st for a Happy Halloween!
Free!
Kids
Halloween Party
at Garden of Life, Bronx
3:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Families in the community are invited to show off their Halloween costumes at Garden of Life's Halloween Party!
Free!
Kids
Haunted Garden Halloween Party
at 61 Franklin Street Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Neighbors of all ages are invited to stop by for Halloween fun, festive decorations, treats, and a few spooky surprises throughout the garden. Costumes are encouraged!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Discovery Hike: Micro Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Honey, I shrunk the park! Join the Urban Park Rangers to discover the hidden wonders of the microscopic world!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.
Diversity Dining Under the Stars
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This will be our first evening opening the garden for night dining under the stars
Free!
Monday, November 2, 2026
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.
Free!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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.
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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.
Free!
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!
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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.
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Friday, November 6, 2026
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.
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Queens County Parks Super Hike
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a 15-mile super hike across the borough of Queens! Registration required. Registration opens on Monday October 26
Free!
Fall Cleanup
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will not only help with picking up litter and debris but also remove invasive species, clean walking trail paths and other duties to put us on a good path for the winter months.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Salt Marsh Nature Trail to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Fall Foliage Bike Tour
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Discover Staten Island from a new perspective on this guided bicycle adventure with the Urban Park Rangers. Registration required.
Free!
Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC-NY
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the opportunity to learn traditional indigenous crafts, and gain exposure to contemporary indigenous cultures.
Free!
Kids
Save the Date: Community Banquet
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Community Banquet
Free!
Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration
at Juniper South Playground (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands-on craft program where we will explore the park to find natural inspiration and create our own unique masterpiece.
Free!
Discovery Hike: Waterfront Ecosystems
at Ward's Island Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how tidal flows, native plants, and marsh habitats support wildlife and help sustain New York City’s coastline.
Free!
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Pumpkin Smash!
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your jack-o-lantern or pumpkin to compost.
Free!
Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover the beauty of Forest Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. Maple, oak and hickory are some of the most colorful species we will see.
Free!
Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.
Fiery Fall Sunset Yoga
at Wave Hill, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience yoga at sunset with unforgettable views of the Hudson River and Palisades at their colorful fall peak.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
CANCELLED: 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!
Free!
Idlewild Park Forest Restoration
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks Stewardship to protect forested areas of Idlewild Park!
Free!
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Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
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