Parks & Outdoors
Bat Safari: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Heckscher State Park Field 3 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip, NY, United StatesEnter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures!Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Separate myths from reality in fun activities during a walk around…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program…
Impressionist Painting: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesCreate your own impressionist style painting!Impressionism is a style of painting that shows life-like subjects painted in a broad, rapid style, with brushstrokes that are easily seen and colors that…
Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may…
Free Community Birding at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may…
Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may…
Fun on the Farm
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesEngage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm…
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80…
Urban Farm Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the…
Reptiles and Amphibians: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesJoin us as we hike around the hatchery grounds explore reptile and amphibian habitat!Snakes, Frogs, and Turtles Oh my! Connetquot is home to many reptile and amphibian species. Join us…
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80…
Sunset Hikes
Flat Rock Brook 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ, United StatesCome enjoy the beautiful sunset over Flat Rock Brook! Join our trail guides for a leisurely hike through the forest. Every Tuesday April through October. Meet at the Gazebo across…
Team RIVER Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a…
Paramount+ Movie Nights in Prospect Park
Long Meadow 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesParamount+ presents beloved summer movie series in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President, Brooklyn Magazine and Prospect Park Alliance
Outdoor Nature Activities (Ages 3-5)- FREE
Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesDifferent outdoor activities, games, or crafts will be completed at each program. The programs are completely outdoors. (Ages 3-5)Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are…
Bat Safari: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesEnter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures.Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Join us for a short presentation then take a walk in…
Pastels on the Porch: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesBring the colors of summer to life!Bring the colors of summer to life with an oil pastel artwork you will create inspired by the different habitats of Connetquot. No artistic…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program…