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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.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Movies Under the Stars: Coming To America
at Soccer Field (in St. James Park), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A wealthy African prince who rebels against an arranged marriage travels to Queens, New York City. Once....
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: The Fall Guy (2024)
at Ballfield (in Father Macris Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment.
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2 (PG)
at Poor Richard's Playground, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Fire Inside (2024)
at Kaiser Park Baseball Field (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The Fire Inside is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time.
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Transformers One
at Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at Conference House Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park
at Cunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Help Install a Drip Irrigation System
at Friends of Brook Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Help install a drip irrigation system for the garden beds, amongst other tasks. Come join us!
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Painting Workshop at Oak Ridge
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Unwind and get creative with us at our relaxing painting session, taught by Queens College Alumni. All ages welcome!
Category: Nature, Art, Workshops
Free!
Adventure Course Free Public Sunday Morning Program
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Free Public Sunday Programs- Free programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Morning program registration takes place from 9:30am-10:00am. Please dress appropriately.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Seining
at Bayview Avenue and Johnston Terrace (in Lemon Creek Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront
Free!
Family Art Project: Garden Guardians
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Use your imagination to come up with your very own garden guardian and bring your dream to life in a sculptural form.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
Birding: All About Pigeons
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Pigeons are among some of the most abundant species of birds in our city. Learn more about what makes these birds so unique and interesting.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Yoga with Astoria Yoga
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga (on Sundays). Classes are designed for all experience levels.
Category: Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
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.
Terra cotta sculpture garden featuring antique architectural ornaments from Tottenville's Atlantic Terra Cotta Co. (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.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Waterfront, Walking
Free!
Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden Street Tree Care
at Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Help aerate the soil, plant flowers, add compost and mulch—and learn how street trees help keep NYC green and healthy.
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening
Free!
Tree Folklore Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tree expert and New York naturalist Levi O'Brien leads this walk that examines the histories of specific Wave Hill trees.
Category: Education, Nature, History
Free!
Event
Just for Kids: Summertime Sillies with Looney Louie
at Playground 278 (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Looney Louie shows off his outlandish tricks that will leave you rolling in laughter.
Category: Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, beginner flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through
at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week Sunday Summer Series to learn the basics of parkour. Have a blast while getting strong!
Category: Fitness, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This summer celebration originated in Oaxaca City, Mexico, where representatives of the eight regions of Oaxaca gather together wearing traditional costumes to dance, sing, and give gifts to the crowd; creating strong bonds between the different regions.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Festivals
Free!
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, Tours, It's My Park, Hiking
Seining
at Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront
Free!
Trees Count at Clove Lakes Park
at Entrance - Victory Boulevard and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Hilltop Headspace: Soca Sunday at Hilltop! with Cumbe Dance
at Hilltop Playground, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come dance with us at an Afro Soca Dance Class with Cumbe Dance at Hilltop Playground!
Category: Dance, Dance Classes
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Meet the Artists: Trees we breathe
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Meet the Artist offers visitors, the artist's community, and others an opportunity to gain insight into the artist's creative process and the themes present in their work.
Category: Education, Art, Talks, Media Education
Free!
Adventure Course Free Public Sunday Afternoon Program
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free Public Sunday Programs-Free programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Afternoon program registration takes place from 1:00pm-1:30pm. Please dress appropriately.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Adventure Courses/Rock Climbing
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday.
Category: Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Shakespeare Sports Theatre Company's Presents The Comedy of Errors
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us at Central Park for an afternoon of wacky characters, wild staging, and love.
Category: Theater, Free Summer Theater
Free!
Event
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Concert: Majel Connery: Elderflora
at Wave Hill, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Narrated from the perspective of the tree itself, Elderflora invites the audience on a musical journey inside the mind of a tree.
Category: Education, Concerts, Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
Historic New York: Sunset Park Finntown
at Central Lawn (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the history of the Finnish enclave that thrived around Sunset Park in the early to mid 20th century.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Family Camping: Bronx
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday July 16.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force / dead prez / Elida Almeida/ Rich Medina / Maryam Bukar Hassan
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Eclectic bill of legendary and outspoken activist artists connecting both sides of the diaspora
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: The Lady from the Sea
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea.
Category: Theater, Free Summer Theater
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Grupo Rebolú
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King
at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the Stars
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 28, 2025
Kosciuszko Pool - Lap Swim
at Kosciuszko Pool, Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Hamilton Fish Pool - Lap Swim
at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Van Cortlandt Pool - Lap Swim
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Lyons Pool - Lap Swim
at Lyons Pool, Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Astoria Pool - Lap Swim
at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of adult lap swimming to maintain and improve health and fitness.
Category: Swimming/Aquatics
Free!
Line Dancing
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
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