Scroll through the listings below to learn about upcoming events, volunteer projects, and other opportunities organized by local park groups, Partnerships for Parks, the Department of Parks & Recreation, City Parks Foundation, and other New York City organizations. You can also sign up to receive Partnerships for Parks free monthly eblasts, which feature news and events about upcoming opportunities to get involved in your park or greenstreet!
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. From late February through mid-April "The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower" will… Location: The New York Botanical Garden (Bronx River Parkway Exit 7W and Fordham Road) Category:Cultural, Nature Cost: $20 adults, $8 children, under 2 free
11:00 a.m. You will see many surprises on this walk. A hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats… Location: Central Park, Manhattan Category:Education, Tours Cost: Free
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Stroll through Central Park this winter, and you'll notice that it is just as beautiful and… Location: Central Park, Manhattan Category:Cultural, Kids Cost: Free
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Arts, Culture & Fun Series is pleased to partner with ITVS Community Cinema from San… Location: Owen Dolen Golden Age Center, Bronx Category:The Arts, Cultural Cost: Free
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Please join us for a lecture by New York City historian Warren Shaw as he discusses the… Location: Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan Category:The Arts, Cultural, Education, Must See Events Cost: Free
7:00 p.m. Carol Wallace dishes up real-life tales of wealth and marriage, sex and snobbery, and the… Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx Category:Cultural, Education Cost: Admission $10 adults, $7 seniors and children 6-17; members $7 adults, $5 seniors and children.
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. From late February through mid-April "The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower" will… Location: The New York Botanical Garden (Bronx River Parkway Exit 7W and Fordham Road) Category:Cultural, Nature Cost: $20 adults, $8 children, under 2 free
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Capture the glory of Wave Hill’s emerging spring landscape through the lens of the… Location: Wave Hill, Bronx Category:The Arts, Nature Cost: Six week workshop series fee: $180 member/$210 nonmember
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Oh, the stories you could share! Wave Hill is the perfect place to reflect on the past and… Location: Wave Hill, Bronx Category:Cultural, Education Cost: Six workshop series fee: $180 member/$210 nonmember
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Come out of the cold and join us in Central Park for Family Fridays, where you can kick off… Location: Central Park, Manhattan Category:The Arts, Cultural, Kids, Nature Cost: Free
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Enjoy the outdoors and be a steward of your local natural areas! To assist the ongoing… Location: Conference House Park, Staten Island Category:Nature, Volunteer Events Cost: Free
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Arts, Culture & Fun Series is pleased to partner with ITVS Community Cinema from San… Location: St Mary's Park, Bronx Category:Accessibility, The Arts, Cultural Cost: Free
9:30 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lively band of seasoned performers playing… Location: La Tourette Park & Golf Course, Staten Island Category:The Arts, Cultural, Must See Events Cost: $15 per person
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Did you know that 5.7% of NYC's residential waste is textiles, yet they are 100%… Location: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Category:Cultural Cost: Free
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Did you know that 5.7% of NYC's residential waste is textiles, yet they are 100%… Location: Union Square Park, Manhattan Category:Cultural Cost: Free
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Join Mike Feller, Chief Naturalist for Parks & Recreation's Natural Resources… Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan Category:Nature, Tours Cost: Free
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. From late February through mid-April "The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower" will… Location: The New York Botanical Garden (Bronx River Parkway Exit 7W and Fordham Road) Category:Cultural, Nature Cost: $20 adults, $8 children, under 2 free
10:00 a.m. Let your feet do the walking, while the Rangers do the talking on this fast-paced hike.… Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens Category:Athletic Events, Must See Events, Nature Cost: Free
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Help us keep the garden and grounds of Bartow-Pell Mansion looking beautiful. Roll up your… Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx Category:Volunteer Events Cost: Free
