Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, 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 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Sunset Hikes

Flat Rock Brook 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ, United States

Come 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 from the Nature Center.

Team RIVER Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer 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 month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…

FREE

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The 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 is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

FREE

Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No 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 be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…

Free

Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No 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 be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Rowing allows New Yorkers of all ages to explore the…

Free

Fun on the Farm

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Engage 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 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

ReImagine Lefferts Community Conversation

Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Prospect Park Alliance presents a Community Conversation at Lefferts Historic House as part of the Alliance's ReImagine Lefferts initiative. Prospect Park Alliance presents a Community Conversation as part of ReImagine Lefferts, an initiative to re-envision the mission and programming of this historic house museum to explore the lives, resistance, and resilience of the Indigenous people…

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, 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 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Forest Bathing Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Urban Farm Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer 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 Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…

FREE

Family Farm Volunteer Days

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer 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 Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of…

FREE

Mid-Tide Splash – Children’s program (6+), $4 cash per child upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3 New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Get ready to get wet!Let’s go down to the marsh to seine, collect, and identify animals that make this unique brackish water environment their home! Make sure you wear water shoes and clothing that’s good for water. For children aged 6 and up.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space…

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, 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 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Sunset Hikes

Flat Rock Brook 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ, United States

Come 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 from the Nature Center.

Team RIVER Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer 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 month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…

FREE

Happy Birthday Bubbles!-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Bat Safari – Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Enter 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 the Preserve to observe bats during their evening insect hunt. Family Programs is geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking…