NYC Parks Public Events – Upcoming 14 Days

BollyX

Anushya Mani

2240035

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BollyX is a Bollywood inspired cardio dance fitness class inspired and is driven by the heart-pumping, energetic rhythms of cultural music from all parts of India. The class embodies dynamic choreography and easy-to-follow dance aerobics. Choreography and workout routines have been set so everyone can enjoy the class (modifications for individual steps can be provided in class). No dance experience or Bollywood familiarity is required - just come with comfortable shoes, water, and your smiles!

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

B058

McCarren Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

Multi-Use Room A (in McCarren Park)

Dance | Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Recreation Center Programming | Exercise Classes

40.72010040000000000, -73.94999695000000000

City of Forest Day: Mini Rapid Site Assessment (RSA) at Forest Park

2240408

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Join NYC Parks Conservation and Monitoring team and learn about the rapid site assessment protocol as part of City of Forest Day. This process was designed as part of our forest management framework to quickly assess the ecological health of a specific forest area. Participants will learn about this process, how NYC Parks uses it, and how plant identification is a key component of this process. Please bring water and a snack as well as your smartphone or camera. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long socks, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty.  Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.  To sign up a group of 2 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

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Registration is required on the NYC Parks Stewardship page.

Q015

Forest Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

Buddy Monument (in Forest Park)

Nature | Volunteer | City of Forest Day

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City of Forest Day: Brady's Pond Park Forest Restoration

2240414

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Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day across New York City! Join NYC Parks in Brady's Pond Park as we celebrate our love of NYC’s urban forest and help steward the land. Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been made possible with funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

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Registration is required on the NYC Parks Stewardship page.

R075G

Bradys Pond Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

Bradys Pond Park

Nature | Volunteer | City of Forest Day

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City of Forest Day Fungi Walk at Pugsley Creek Park

2244720

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For City of Forest Day, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Pugsley Creek Park to explore the diversity of fall fungi. Volunteers will learn how to identify these organisms and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way. Please bring water and a snack as well as your smartphone or camera! We will stay on trails and the hike will not be strenuous, but we will be walking for about an hour, so please dress appropriately. If you do not know how to use iNaturalist, arrive 15 minutes early and we will show you how! To sign up a group of 5 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

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Registration is required on the NYC Parks Stewardship page.

X088

Pugsley Creek Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

Stephens Ave & O'Brien Ave (in Pugsley Creek Park)

Education | Nature | Tours | Volunteer | Waterfront | Hiking | Walking

40.81159517806200000, -73.85360145568800000

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776

2247601

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The Conference House Association and NYC Parks invite you to explore this America 250 Exhibit!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”.

R006

Conference House Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T15:00:00.000

(718) 984-6046

Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)

Art | History | Tours | Waterfront | Accessible Activities

40.50199890136719000, -74.25140380859375000

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CANCELED: Kids in Motion: Columbus Park

2249782

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.

Registration not required.

M015

Columbus Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T18:00:00.000

Columbus Park

Arts & Crafts | Games | Best for Kids

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Kids in Motion: Sol Lain Playground

2249853

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.

Registration not required.

M235

Sol Lain Plgd

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T18:00:00.000

Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd)

Arts & Crafts | Games | Best for Kids | Sports | Basketball/Netball | Sports Camps

40.71419906616211000, -73.98380279541016000

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Zumba

Marisol Castellanos

2252286

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Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Exercise Classes

40.75522470000000000, -73.87420400000000000

City of Forest Day – Forest Walk & Birding

2261804

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Come explore the urban forest of Randall’s Island Park through a guided nature walk. We will identify and age trees, watch birds, and learn about the relationships between the two. Binoculars will be available to borrow. This event is a part of City of Forest Day which is an annual day of activities across the city to raise awareness of the importance of the New York City urban forest. City of Forest Day is organized by Forests for All NYC, a coalition of organizations across the city working to demonstrate the vast support for the New York City urban forest.  Location: Meet at Icahn StadiumFor inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.  

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M104

Randall's Island Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T11:30:00.000

9148437418

10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park)

Birding | Education | Nature | Best for Kids | Tours | Wildlife | Walking | City of Forest Day

40.79650115966800000, -73.92099761962900000

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Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Event

Dana Brown

2262837

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Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Event Chelsea Recreation Center will be hosting a fitness event for Breast Cancer awareness Month. The event will feature three sessions of walking classes in memory of your here and now survivors, and those we loved and lost.Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Session 2 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Session 3 | 12:00 a.m. – 12:45 a.m. Chelsea Park W. 27 St., bet Ninth & Tenth ave., New York, N.Y. 10001To RSVP, email, Dana.Brown@parks.nyc.gov.This event is FREE and open to the public. Please bring a lock to secure your belongings. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or email Dana.Brown@parks.nyc.gov. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Registration not required.

M011

Chelsea Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T13:00:00.000

(212) 255-3705

Chelsea Park - Play Area (in Chelsea Park)

Dance Classes | Exercise Classes | Walking

40.74986505198200000, -74.00077974796300000

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CANCELED: Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground

2262969

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.

Registration not required.

M238

Bloomingdale Playground

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T18:00:00.000

Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground)

Arts & Crafts | Games | Best for Kids

40.79930114746100000, -73.96600341796900000

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Kids In Motion: Cherry Tree Park

2262988

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.

Registration not required.

M215

Cherry Tree Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T18:00:00.000

Cherry Tree Park Playground (in Cherry Tree Park)

Arts & Crafts | Sports

40.78765167342800000, -73.94647675272200000

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Kids in Motion: Anne Loftus Playground

2262995

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.

Registration not required.

M029

Fort Tryon Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T18:00:00.000

Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park)

Arts & Crafts | Games | Best for Kids | Sports

40.86520004272461000, -73.92880249023438000

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Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury Playground

2263012

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.

Registration not required.

M236

Samuel Seabury Playground

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T18:00:00.000

Samuel Seabury Playground

Arts & Crafts | Games | Best for Kids

40.78540039062500000, -73.95079803466797000

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Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow

2264745

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Join Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofit that sustains Prospect Park in partnership with the city, Éenda-Lunaapeewáhkiing Collective, which brings together Lunáapeew/Lenape communities who have been displaced across Turtle Island (North America), and American Indian Community House, which promotes the well-being and visibility of the American Indian community, for the Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park.Vendors will be open starting at 10 am and the Grand Entry will kick off the celebrations at 11 am each day.Please note that eventbrite RSVP is encouraged but not required.The first Pow Wow held in Prospect Park since 1972, and the third ever Lenape Pow Wow in New York City, this free, two-day public event welcomes the original Indigenous Lenape peoples who were forced to relocate across the continent back to their ancestral homelands to reunite and share their cultures with Brooklynites today. Join the weekend of family friendly fun, culture, art and learning with Indigenous dancers, drummers, and artisan craft and food vendors.Learn more about the Pow Wow here.The Pow Wow is part of the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative, which is transforming the Lefferts Historic House museum to explore the lives, resistance and resilience of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking, whose unceded ancestral lands the park and house rests upon, and Africans who were enslaved by the Lefferts family.To explore more Lenape heritage and culture, we encourage you to visit the Halumii Ktapihna: Lenape Legacies and Futures exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, beginning September 25.

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B073

Prospect Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T19:00:00.000

Lefrak Center at Lakeside (in Prospect Park)

Dance | History

40.65699694088300000, -73.96397876739500000

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Nature Exploration: City of Forest Day

2264969

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Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education activities to learn about and celebrate New York City’s urban forest!Leaf Art, 10 am–12 pm: Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.Nature Detective, 10 am–12 pm: What can you discover when you slow down and look closely? Borrow a sketchbook and observation guide, then record your discoveries and sketch what catches your eye, just like a naturalist in the field!Fall Leaf Discovery, 12–1 pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 12 pm.

No registration required.

B073

Prospect Park

2026-10-03T10:00:00.000

2026-10-03T13:00:00.000

Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

Arts & Crafts | Best for Kids | City of Forest Day

40.66070175170900000, -73.96540069580100000

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R&B Beats Dance

Ifeoma Emeh

2247048

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You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party! This class is an exciting fusion of R&B and Afrobeats paired with high-energy choreography to give you a great workout. Come sweat it out and have fun! This class is open to all levels.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

2026-10-03T10:15:00.000

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights

Dance | Shape Up NYC | Dance Classes | Exercise Classes

40.69569984134000000, -73.74120805392400000

LaBlast® Fitness

Jeana LaDelia

2214833

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This dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances, including those seen on Dancing with the Stars. This workout in disguise blends dance patterns, fitness, and music to create a low impact workout suitable for all levels.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

2026-10-03T10:30:00.000

2026-10-03T11:15:00.000

Brooklyn Public Library - New Utrecht

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Exercise Classes

40.60796167127100000, -74.00346910365700000

Bodyweight Burn Circuit Training

Jasmine Sturgis

2230874

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A bodyweight circuit class combining cardio, strength, and core-focused movements for a dynamic full-body workout! This class welcomes all fitness levels.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

B113A

Cadman Plaza Park

2026-10-03T10:30:00.000

2026-10-03T11:15:00.000

Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights (in Cadman Plaza Park)

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Exercise Classes

40.69569548190700000, -73.99119597673400000

STRONG Nation®

Tony Sadiku

2243929

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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. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. *Participants must bring a lock and lock up all personal belongings.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

M063

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

2026-10-03T10:30:00.000

2026-10-03T11:30:00.000

Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center)

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Recreation Center Programming | Exercise Classes

40.77149963000000000, -73.98850250000000000

Prospect Park: City of Forest Day Tour

2264970

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This event is part of City of Forest Day, a citywide effort to raise awareness of our urban forest. Admission is free!Prospect Park is home to Brooklyn’s largest and oldest forest, an important hotspot of biodiversity with over 30,000 trees of 200+ species. On this guided walking tour with Prospect Park Alliance touring partner, Turnstile Tours, we will explore the history of the stewardship of this forest over the past 150 years, looking at some of the park’s oldest trees, exploring the management practices developed by park co-designer Frederick Law Olmsted, the work of the Alliance to restore these urban woodlands over the past 30 years, and contemporary challenges to forests due to climate change and invasive pests.   Prospect Park is a 585-acre park located in the center of Brooklyn. Most tours will begin at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza. Some special tours begin and end at different locations, so please take note of this when booking, and read your confirmation message carefully. Click here for Google Maps directions, view our neighborhood map, or view the official Prospect Park map.

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2026-10-03T10:30:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

(347) 903-8687

Brooklyn Public Library

Tours | Hiking | Walking | City of Forest Day

40.67225646972656000, -73.96803283691406000

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Phoenix Community Garden Farm Stand

2184065

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Phoenix Community Garden's Farm Stand is open for the season, every Saturday rain or shine until mid-November. Each bag contains local farm fresh fruit, salad greens, the best seasonal vegetables, and aromatics and herbs for flavor. There is sliding scale pricing. Cards, tap to pay and EBT are accepted at the register. Learn more and pre-order on the garden's website here.Pick up at Phoenix Community Garden, 24 Somers Street, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T15:00:00.000

Phoenix Community Garden

Markets | Food | Accessible Activities | Gardening

40.67839813232400000, -73.91310119628900000

Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden

2197692

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Terra cotta sculpture garden featuring antique architectural ornaments from Tottenville's Atlantic Terra Cotta Company (west side lawn of Biddle House).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 common in New York City and across the United States.

Outdoor, self-guided tour.

R006

Conference House Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T15:00:00.000

H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)

Art | History | Tours | Waterfront | Walking

40.50554614753800000, -74.25419378280700000

Community Paddle at Shoelace Park

2204221

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Join the Bronx River Alliance for a free community paddle at Shoelace Park! Come see your neighborhood from the river’s perspective!This event is first come, first served with no pre-registration available.“Waves” of paddlers will enjoy the river for about 30-40 minutes, after signing waivers and receiving a brief paddling safety orientation. A total of 4 waves of participants will be able to go on-water every hour of the event (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm), with a maximum of about 15 participants per wave.Staff and volunteers will be on-water to ensure safety, but please keep in mind that this is not a guided tour of the river.Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Waivers for minors will need to be signed by an adult guardian.

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2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T15:00:00.000

7185424124

Shoelace Park

Birding | Nature | Best for Kids | Tours | Kayaking and Canoeing | Waterfront | Outdoor Fitness | Wildlife

40.88230133056640600, -73.86710357666016000

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Cardio Punch

Gloria Fernandez

2214670

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Cardio Punch is a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

Q162

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

Boardwalk at Beach 60th Street (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Exercise Classes

40.58827535436200000, -73.78954124450700000

Woodland Community Volunteer Workday

2220985

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Join Wave Hill staff in the Herbert and Hyonja Abrons Woodland to celebrate City of Forest Day! Volunteers will learn about the importance of urban forests while lending a hand in managing invasive species. Gain first-hand knowledge of ecological practices and get your hands dirty while applying them alongside our staff experts. Tasks may include pulling invasive plants or clearing pathways. Please dress appropriately: long pants, layered clothing, and sturdy shoes are required. Gloves and tools provided.   This program is appropriate for adults and children under 18 accompanied by an adult. For community groups interested in volunteering please contact volunteer@wavehill.org. Registration required; free daily admission to all registered participants. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.  The Community Woodland Workday will occur in a woodland or meadow setting with mixed-material pathways, varying elevations and possible off-pathway trip hazards. Activities require standing, bending down, and carrying items. 

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Free with Registration

X209

Wave Hill

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

7185493200

Wave Hill

Education | Nature | Volunteer

40.89870071411133000, -73.91249847412110000

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Total Body Reset

Shameka Grinage

2232952

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This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.Class will meet on the Greene Avenue lawn area.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

B088

Herbert Von King Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

Herbert Von King Park

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Outdoor Fitness | Exercise Classes

40.68937687227400000, -73.94682455062900000

City of Forest Day Hike

2233857

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Join the Urban Park Rangers on a nature walk through the urban forests of High Rock Park where you will learn about the flora and fauna that call these forests home along with forest ecology. 

Registration not required.

R088

High Rock Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

(718) 967-3542

Nevada Avenue Parking Lot (in High Rock Park)

Nature | Urban Park Rangers | Hiking | City of Forest Day

40.58455681703400000, -74.12498116493200000

City of Forest Day: Park Stewardship

2233900

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Join the Urban Park Rangers for City of Forest Day and help care for the woodlands of Allison Pond Park. Participants will remove invasive plants and vines that threaten native trees while learning to identify key plant species found in the park’s forest. All tools and materials are provided.

Registration not required.

R052

Allison Pond Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

(718) 967-3542

Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park)

Nature | Urban Park Rangers | Hiking | City of Forest Day

40.63831534864300000, -74.10274819544500000

City of Forest Day: Forest Restoration Walk

2233978

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On City of Forest Day, join the Urban Park Rangers, Forest Park Trust, and Natural Areas Conservancy on a hike to learn some forest health assessment skills. After the hike, put those skills to work removing problem plant species, improving trails, and planting native plants! Registration is required. Registration begins on Monday September 21.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

Q015

Forest Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

(718) 846-2731

Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park)

Urban Park Rangers | City of Forest Day

40.70118591634500000, -73.84187507629400000

Birding: Hawk Watch

2235014

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Join the Rangers as they hike up the hills of the Bronx-Pelham Landfill, a site closed off to the public. Once known as Tallapoosa Point, the decommissioned landfill is now home to an abundance of wildlife and a popular fly over for hawks and other raptors.

Registration not required.

X039

Pelham Bay Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

(718) 319-7258

Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park)

Birding | Nature | Urban Park Rangers | Wildlife

40.85166235434100000, -73.82469034195000000

City of Forest Day: A Great Tree in a Great Forest

2235022

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Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk in this “Forever Wild” preserve, framed by two Great Trees–an ancient white oak and a decomposing European beech. We’ll learn about the lively ecosystems trees create, the history of the forest and its great trees, and roll over logs to see who lives underneath.

Registration not required.

X259

Raoul Wallenberg Forest

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

(718) 548-0912

Independence Ave & W 232nd Street (in Raoul Wallenberg Forest)

Nature | Urban Park Rangers | Fall Foliage | Hiking | City of Forest Day

40.88490740000000000, -73.91625760000000000

City of Forest Day: Conference House Park

2264976

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Celebrate City of Forest Day at Conference House Park with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods on Staten Island’s South Shore. Join guided plant and bird walks through the park’s woodlands and coastal habitats, then take part in a hands-on forest restoration workshop. Learn about local species, habitat care, and how community stewardship helps urban forests and wildlife thrive.Presented by Forest for All NYC in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners coalition and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), City of Forest Day is an annual day of activities across the city to raise awareness of the importance of the New York City urban forest, and the essential role New Yorkers play every day in caring for the “lungs” of our city. 

R006

Conference House Park

2026-10-03T11:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)

Birding | Education | Nature | Festivals | History | Tours | Volunteer | It's My Park | Talks | Waterfront | Hiking | Wildlife | Workshops | Walking | Climate Week NYC | City of Forest Day | Gardening

40.50199890136719000, -74.25140380859375000

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Bodyweight Circuit Training

Rachel Prozeller

2229792

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This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class is for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping.

Registration not required.

M260

Chelsea Recreation Center

2026-10-03T11:30:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center)

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Recreation Center Programming | Exercise Classes

40.74829865000000000, -74.00219727000000000

Zumba

Natasha McLeod

2267310

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This class is a mix of the Zumba that you love and a little extra! Turn up the fun and tone up your body! Zumba Toning blends dance-party vibes with light resistance training to sculpt and strengthen while you move to the beat. Get ready to shake, sweat, and smile your way to a fitter you!

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

2026-10-03T11:30:00.000

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

BronxWorks - Betances Community Center

Dance | Shape Up NYC | Dance Classes | Exercise Classes

40.81266340000000000, -73.91462810000000000

46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair

2075540

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Join NYC Parks GreenThumb and GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more! Save the date for the 46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Herbert Von King Park & Hattie Carthan Community Garden. Stay tuned for schedule and see below for examples of past Harvest Fair Activities!The Harvest Fair Passport is back by popular demand! Complete a few fun activities at the event to have GreenThumb staff, community partners, and volunteers stamp your passport. Once you have enough stamps, you will receive a 2025 GreenThumb gardener T-shirt designed by Rina Root! Some activities to look forward to this year:   Environmental ProgrammingLearn how to make a herbal bath soak with Green Magic WorkshopDaffodil bulb giveaway from New Yorkers for Parks' Daffodil ProjectSeedlings giveaway from Gotham GreensHattie Carthan Community Garden Tours:12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m.1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m.2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.Tea Arts & Culture: Explore teas from different origins around the worldMicrogreens Workshop - Learn how to grow greens for your salad on your windowsillCommunity Partner TablingOrganizations will be on-site to answer questions and share resources, including:Brooklyn Public Library – Bookmobile ProgramCitizensNYCCity Parks FoundationEarth MatterGreen Guerillas NYC Department of Environmental Protection: Rain Garden StewardshipNYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNYC Emergency Management NYC Parks Wildlife Unit New York-Presbyterian Hospital  Fun & GamesArts and crafts with NYC Parks Brooklyn RecreationBuild your own scarecrow for your garden or your homeFace paintingTake a photo in front of tractor and harvest stationLawn games: Bean Bag Toss, Egg on a Broom, Hula Hoops, Jumbo Connect Four, Large Tik Tac Toe, Ring Toss, Sack Racing, Tug of War Learn about Pumpkin carving from artist Hugh McMahonPick and decorate a pumpkin from the harvest patchStorytelling with Tammy Hall:"The Magic Orange Tree - Haiti” —12:00 p.m.–12:25 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.–3:05 p.m.The Acorn Tree - Russia” — 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m. "The Flower Children - African” — 1:45 p.m.–2:05 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m."Catch It and Run - Native American” — 2:15 p.m.–2:35 p.m. Bike Powered Events: Pedal your way to a delicious smoothie or spiral artMusic by DJ I AmoreSchedule subject to change2026 GreenThumb Fresh Chef ContestAlmira Kennedy Coursey Amphitheater at Herbert Von King ParkTompkins Ave. and Van Buren St. Brooklyn, NY 1121612:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Come cheer on community members who will show off their cooking skills at the GreenThumb Harvest Fair! The eight chefs competing this year took part in a preliminary cook-off by creating a home cooked dish and were selected based on this dish from a vote on Instagram and Facebook. This contest challenges participants to replicate their most delicious and nutritious version of a surprise dish demonstrated by guest chef, Hisham "Ham" El-Waylly, a chef, recipe developer, and video creator based in New York City. After the demonstration, contestants will then have a limited time to prepare their interpretation of the dish, while Marlon Rice of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation MC's the event and visitors cheer them on! The cook-off will conclude with a panel of judges, including Chef Ham, Chef Shorne of the restaurant Fat Fowl, and Gillian Graham, Chef / Partner at Hart's restaurant, who will crown the top three 2026 Fresh Chefs. Learn more about the Fresh Chef Contest from this year's guest chef, Hisham "Ham" El-Waylly, on Instagram! \ GreenThumb Harvest Fair CompetitionThe winners of the 2026 GreenThumb Harvest Fair Competition will be announced and the winning photo submissions of veggies, herbs, fruit, and flowers that GreenThumb community gardeners and home gardeners grew will be displayed at Herbert Von King Park.All community gardeners are encouraged to bring their harvest to the event and contribute to the community cornucopia table. We will have a special place to display them during the day.

B400, B088

Hattie Carthan Community Garden, Herbert Von King Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

Hattie Carthan Community Garden,Herbert Von King Park

Arts & Crafts | Education | Nature | Fitness | Games | Best for Kids | Tours | Volunteer | Urban Park Rangers | Workshops | Accessible Activities | Exercise Classes | Gardening

40.68980026245100000, -73.94850158691400000; 40.68937687227400000, -73.94682455062900000

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Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

2146897

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Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers, readings of the eponymous children’s book, live music, local organizations, and activities for all ages! Featuring performances by Moosiki Kids, Leadlights Ensemble, General Mischief Dance Theatre, and a special presentation of Jessica Ann Carp's Little Red Lighthouse Musical. As the Little Red Lighthouse is more than 140 years old and in need of care, it has been determined that the Lighthouse will again be only be open for a limited number of tours during this year’s Festival, led by the NYC Park Rangers! As in years past, tours will be first come, first served, with tickets distributed on site at 12pm. To safely and comfortably accommodate visitors, we have reduced the total number of visitors we can accommodate, and tours are limited to the first 200 attendees. We highly recommend that visitors looking to tour the lighthouse earlier in the day arrive before noon.Tickets will be timed for a 40-minute windowTicketholders are asked to arrive on time for their scheduled tour.The Little Red Lighthouse is beloved by New Yorkers and visitors alike. Join us in our quest to ensure that the Little Red Lighthouse can safely receive visitors for years to come. Together we can keep the light shining!

M028

Fort Washington Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

(212) 870-3089

Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)

Education | Concerts | Festivals | History | Best for Kids | Tours | Urban Park Rangers | Waterfront

40.85010147094700000, -73.94680023193400000

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Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

2146903

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Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. It’s the latest effort to restore our harbor!

M376

West Harlem Piers

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T14:00:00.000

2128703089

On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)

Education | Nature | Waterfront | Fishing | Wildlife

40.81880187988300000, -73.96109771728500000

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Dance Fitness

Katherine Rodriguez

2174808

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Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping!

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T13:00:00.000

Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Dance Classes | Exercise Classes

40.63360680000000000, -74.02950730000000000

Adorned by Nature: Wildcrafted Jewelry & Botanical Accessory Workshop with Journei Bimwala

2204222

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Join Journei Bimwala for this 1.5–2 hour hands-on creative workshop that invites participants to explore the beauty, versatility, and artistic potential of plants through wearable art. Using both fresh and dried botanical materials, participants will create 2–3 unique handmade accessories such as earrings, bracelets, rings, hair accessories, and other botanical adornments using natural plant fibers and wildcrafted materials. The workshop encourages participants to see plants beyond food and medicine by highlighting their role in fashion, self-expression, culture, and art.Throughout the session, participants will learn simple techniques for designing and assembling wearable pieces using leaves, flowers, vines, seeds, grasses, and other natural materials. The workshop is designed to foster creativity, imagination, and a deeper connection to the natural world while introducing participants to sustainable and plant-based crafting practices. Participants will also explore how adornment has historically been used across cultures as a form of identity, celebration, and artistic expression.The workshop will conclude with a celebratory mini photoshoot where participants will wear and showcase their handmade creations. These portraits will highlight the elegance and versatility of plant-based fashion while documenting each participant’s creativity and personal style. The goal of the workshop is to create a joyful and inspiring experience that blends nature, art, fashion, and community while showing the many ways plants can be transformed into beautiful wearable pieces.

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X147A

Starlight Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T14:00:00.000

7185424124

Bronx River House (in Starlight Park)

Arts & Crafts | Nature | Art | Best for Kids | Workshops

40.83279785876000000, -73.88291561603500000

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Docent led tours of the Historic Conference House Museum

2236250

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Take a docent led tour of the Conference House Museum also known as the Billiopp House located on Staten Island, New York and overlooking the Raritan Bay. This two-story grand fieldstone house was built by powerful landowner Royal Navy Captain Christopher Billopp About 1680. He wanted a home that would be an expression of his massive wealth, as well as a symbol of the stability of the colonies.  Nearly a century later the Billopp House had become a center of colonial hospitality. Billopp’s great-grandson, loyal to the crown, offered his ancestral family home as the site of a meeting of great importance.It is Named The Conference House because it is the site of the only Peace Conference of the American Revolution. Continental Congress representatives Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met here with British Admiral Lord Howe at his request on September 11,1776 in an unsuccessful effort to stop the American Revolution. The Americans had already written and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4,1776 and their course would not be altered. Though the group discusses options for a peaceful cessation of hostilities, no agreement was reached and the fighting continued for seven years.Today the Conference House Museum presents an interpretation of an 18th century colonial manor to the general public. The building is owned by NYC Parks and operated by the Conference House Association as a historic house museum in partnership with the Historic Trust of NYC.

R006

Conference House Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

7189846046

Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)

History | Tours | It's My Park | Seniors

40.50199890136719000, -74.25140380859375000

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City of Forest Day: Community Street Tree Care Event

2236496

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Join Maple Street Community Garden, Lincoln Road Garden, Big Reuse, and City of Forest Day for the launch of our new Street Tree Care program! On October 3rd, we’ll gather neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses to care for the street trees surrounding our gardens—and build a community of people committed to keeping our neighborhood green, healthy, and thriving. Come learn how you can adopt a tree bed, get your hands dirty, and help grow a culture of care for our urban forest. Sign up here!  

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2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

Maple Street Community Garden

Nature | Volunteer | City of Forest Day | Gardening

40.66090800000000000, -73.95283490000000000

City of Forest Day Celebration at Shoelace Park

2240402

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Join the Bronx River Alliance to celebrate City of Forest Day at Shoelace Park!Activities include volunteer park cleanup, canoeing on the Bronx River, jewelry-making workshop, guided nature walks, and information on the Bronx River Ecology.

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2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

718-542-4124

Shoelace Park

Education | Nature | Best for Kids | Volunteer | Kayaking and Canoeing | City of Forest Day

40.88230133056640600, -73.86710357666016000

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Old Stone House: Open Hours

2241513

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Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours! Suggested donation for entry is $3, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. No reservation is necessary for entry.Please note that while our typical hours are Friday-Sunday, 12-4 PM, we host private or ticketed events that may limit public access to the exhibitions. The times listed here are the most accurate reflection of when the House is open to the public. Join us in the upstairs Great Room for new Contemporary Art Exhibits every season.Downstairs we host our permanent exhibit: The Old Stone House: Witness to War: An Exhibit Exploring Conflict from Kieft’s War through the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1643-1783Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey from the Lenape village of Marechkawick through Dutch colonization and the Revolutionary War era in Brooklyn. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war and displacement impacted the community, what choices people had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world. ACCESSIBILITYThe contemporary art gallery is on display in our Great Room which is up 18 steps with a railing on one side.Witness to War is on the ground floor. The doorway has a 1.5 inch threshold.Public park bathrooms are on the South side of the building. They are on the ground floor but are not currently wheelchair accessible.You will find many oppurtunities to sit and rest throughout the House.The history and art on display should be considered "PG" for complex themes.The atmosphere is always family-friendly and visiting us is a great way for children to practice respectful museum behavior.Tours and walk throughs outside our usual open hours are available by appointment, we'd love to accomidate you! Please contact us with any questions.

B111

Washington Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T16:00:00.000

718-768-3195

Old Stone House (in Washington Park)

Education | Art | History

40.67293930053700000, -73.98460388183600000

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City of Forest Day Soundview Park Fungi Walk

2244721

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For City of Forest Day, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Soundview Park to explore the diversity of fall fungi. Volunteers will learn how to identify these organisms and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way. Please bring water and a snack as well as your smartphone or camera! We will stay on trails and the hike will not be strenuous, but we will be walking for about an hour, so please dress appropriately. If you do not know how to use iNaturalist, arrive 15 minutes early and we will show you how! To sign up a group of 5 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

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Registration is required on the NYC Parks Stewardship page.

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Soundview Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T13:00:00.000

Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park)

Education | Nature | Tours | Volunteer | Waterfront | Hiking

40.81108401666700000, -73.85878222352700000

Chair Yoga

Amy Salant

2251162

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Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated. Experience a fun and light-hearted class that provides a seated flow. The goal is to raise your heart rate, challenge all muscle groups and improve balance while remaining seated with minimal impact on joints. Enjoy breath work to ensure you leave class feeling challenged and balanced!

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

B210W

John J Carty Park

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T13:00:00.000

Ballroom (in John J Carty Park)

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Recreation Center Programming | Exercise Classes

40.61333466000000000, -74.02997589000000000

Proximity Exhibition

2263801

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Featuring work by: Erin Butler, Linda Butti, Mary Campbell, Lisa Dahl, Griselda Healy, Craig Manister, Ann Marie McDonnell, Mike Shane, Gayle Tanaka, Martha Trivizas. Celebrating Snug Harbor’s longstanding studio program, where artists in residence create new work within its historic buildings, PROXIMITY explores the studio as a generative space: artists working near one another across space, time, and relationship. Spanning painting, photography, and mixed media, PROXIMITY is not defined by a shared aesthetic, but by a condition of closeness. Here, proximity becomes more than a matter of place—it becomes a context through which individual practices develop, intersect, and inform one another.  When: October 2 - December 13Fridays & Saturdays, 12:00 PM-7:00 PM | Sundays, 11:00 AM- 5:00 PMWhere: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Main Hall Gallery, Building C  (View Site Map and Directions)Admission:$5.00 – General Admission$4.00 – Students/SeniorsPlease note: On October 16, we will host an opening reception for PROXIMITY from 6-8 PM. Visiting during those hours will be free. Please RSVP to the reception here: https://snug-harbor.org/event/proximity-opening-reception/ PROXIMITY is made possible through generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation. 

R116

Snug Harbor Cultural Center

2026-10-03T12:00:00.000

2026-10-03T19:00:00.000

Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center)

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Yoga

Gretchen Simmons

2171553

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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. Please bring a mat and a lock to lock up your bag. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

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Registration has begun and ends on 10/3/2026.

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St. James Park

2026-10-03T12:15:00.000

2026-10-03T13:15:00.000

Multi-Use Room (in St. James Park)

Fitness | Shape Up NYC | Recreation Center Programming | Exercise Classes | Yoga & Pilates Classes

40.86477128182400000, -73.89921921491600000

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)

Leudys Cabrera

2249027

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This Instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill to have a positive basketball experience followed by league play. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball and advance their basketball skills through a series of drills. This specific clinic for youth ages 5 and 7.

Registration not required.

M037

Highbridge Park

2026-10-03T12:30:00.000

2026-10-03T13:30:00.000

(212) 927-2400

Gymnasium (in Highbridge Park)

Best for Kids | Sports | Recreation Center Programming | Basketball/Netball

40.84260178000000000, -73.93430328000000000

Park Open Studio

2189692

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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. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square Park Conservancy.

M098

Washington Square Park

2026-10-03T13:00:00.000

2026-10-03T15:00:00.000

Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)

Arts & Crafts | Art | Best for Kids

40.73202185833100000, -73.99852752685500000