126 events in the next 30 days · updated within the hour

Events.

Free concerts, outdoor film, festivals, parades, talks and tours across the five boroughs, straight from the city's own listings. Anything that has ended drops off on its own. For the handful worth planning around, read this weekend's picks.

Tomorrow

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Veterans Day Festival
BROADWAY between LIBERTY STREET and BATTERY PLACE, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Veterans Day Parade
WHITNEY AVENUE between PLUMB 2 STREET and GERRITSEN AVENUE, Brooklyn · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Brooklyn.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2026 New York City Veterans Day Parade
WEST 24 STREET between 7 AVENUE and 6 AVENUE, Manhattan · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Monthly Nature Exploration Hike Series
West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. The hike will begin at the Inwood Hill Nature Center. This month’s hike will focus on fall bird watching.

Thursday, November 12

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Amazon x Art Week NYC - Chelsea
10 AVENUE between WEST 22 STREET and WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Financial Community Fall Fair
PARK PLACE between BROADWAY and CHURCH STREET, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 1
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 2
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill · Free
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer, and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition...

Friday, November 13

7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Twofold - Iron23 - Outlander Launch Party
WEST 24 STREET between 5 AVENUE and 6 AVENUE, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Amazon x Art Week NYC - UES
MADISON AVENUE between EAST 73 STREET and EAST 72 STREET, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fall Artwork
Banker's Anchor: Banker's Anchor North 15th Street between Nassau Avenue and Bankers Street, Brooklyn · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Brooklyn.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Turkey Fest
WEST 67 STREET between AMSTERDAM AVENUE and BROADWAY, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
Old Stone House (in Washington Park) · Free
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...

Saturday, November 14

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Falling for Nature Hike
Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a relaxing hike that highlights the sights, sounds, and stories of nature at Conference House Park, the southernmost point of New York State. Discover how plants and animals prepare for...
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Madison Avenue Celebrates Art Week NYC
MADISON AVENUE between EAST 63 STREET and EAST 64 STREET, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phoenix Community Garden Farm Stand
Phoenix Community Garden · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spooky Staten Island History Hike
Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park) · Free
Halloween may be over but the spooky season stays strong! Join the Rangers to explore the weird, spooky and strange in Staten Island’s history.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Behind The Smile: Animal Adaptations Revealed
Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands-on exploration of animal adaptations and learn how different species use specialized teeth, jaws, and skull structures to find, catch, and eat their food. Through real specimens...
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Discovery Hike: Waterfront Ecosystems
Lawn Area (in Bushwick Inlet Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a look at the natural resiliency of Bushwick Inlet Park. Learn how native plants, shoreline habitats, and restored coastal features support wildlife and strengthen the East River...
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Great Ginkgo Tree Celebration
Isham Park (in Inwood Hill Park),Entrance at Broadway, just north of 211th St (in Isham Park) · Free
Join us in celebrating the great ginkgo tree of Isham Park! NYC Parks and Isham Park Alliance welcome the public to a party as we inaugurate our great gingko as an Official Great Tree of New York City! You can learn more...
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Crafts - Music in the Plaza
Kensington Plaza: Kensington Plaza CHURCH AVENUE between BEVERLY ROAD and MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Brooklyn.
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
Old Stone House (in Washington Park) · Free
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...
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Sungazing with West Harlem Art Fund
West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park) · Free
Join the West Harlem Art Fund at St. Nicholas Park for a unique solar-viewing experience, where participants can safely observe the Sun through specialized, solar-filtered telescopes.
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Canada Goose Beverage Cart - 5th Ave
EAST 54 STREET between 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fire Cider Workshop
Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) · Free
Learn how to make fire cider with herbs and produce grown on the Urban Farm!Fire cider is an herbal tonic that is used to boost immunity and warm you up during the colder months. We’ll provide all the materials and guide...
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Hiking Club Series: Sappy Trails
Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park) · Free
Get to the root of what keeps trees alive. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike exploring the role of sap in tree health and forest ecosystems. Learn to identify common tree species while discovering the hidden world...
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Secret Lives of Insects
Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a deep dive into the extraordinary world of insects — the tiny creatures that quietly run our ecosystems. On this adventure, we’ll uncover the surprising lives of pollinators, predators,...
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill · Free
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer, and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition...

Sunday, November 15

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Autumn Leaves Story Time and Craft
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) · Free
Autumn is a colorful, magical season, so let’s learn more about it. Listen to a story or two about autumn leaves, then make your own creative and colorful picture using leaves. Weather permitting, we will go on a short...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ricitos and the Three Bears
Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park) · Free
Join MPA and Teatro SEA for this bilingual musical adaptation of the Goldilocks story, in which the ever-inquisitive Ricitos (Goldilocks) as she stumbles upon the family home of three bears, samples their sancocho...
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Calendula Salve Making Workshop
T & T Vernon Block Association Garden · Free
Explore the benefits of calendula at T&T Vernon Block Community Garden and make your own Calendula & Rose Salve using garden-harvested calendula oil. Take home a soothing, handmade salve to nourish your skin through the...
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hiking Club Series: Hidden Hunter Island
North Picnic Area (in Pelham Bay Park) · Free
Take your first steps into the world of hiking with the Urban Park Rangers. This beginner-friendly adventure explores the beautiful trails of Hunter Island, where forests, wetlands, and shoreline habitats come together....
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Invasive Plant Removal and Native Species Planting
Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands-on stewardship project at Fort Totten Park. Learn to identify invasive plant species, discover how they impact local ecosystems, and help remove them to support native plants and...
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
Old Stone House (in Washington Park) · Free
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...
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers inside the Prison Ship Martyr’s Monument for Revolutionary War history you didn’t learn in school. The monument is dedicated to the 11,500 Americans who died in prison ships while the British...
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Discovery Hike: Urban Mammals
Eton Place Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore the wide variety of mammals that live in New York City. Learn how these animals adapt to urban environments, uncover surprising behaviors and habitats, and gain a better...
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Garden Highlights Walk
Wave Hill · Free
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk...
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Battle of Fort Washington
Cafe Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) · Free
Step back in time and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, fought on the grounds of what is now Fort Tryon Park in 1776! Join us for an afternoon of living history featuring exciting...
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Nature's Workshop: Bird Friendly Windows
Public Restroom Building - 164th St and Lithonia Ave (in Kissena Park) · Free
Learn how everyday actions can make a big difference for wildlife. Discover why birds collide with windows during migration and create a bird-friendly window marker to help keep local and migrating birds safe.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Fireside Meditation
Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this contemplative program about fire, the things we take with us, and the things we leave behind. Participants will engage with fire through a series of safe, meditative activities that...
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band
Wave Hill · Free
Join us for a performance by Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band in collaboration with exhibiting artists Angel Nevarez and Valerie Tevere that reimagines music through experimentation, improvisation, and...
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Music of Croatia at the BHS Castle
Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park) · Free
The Bayside Historical Society welcomes Croatian-American musician and performer Damir Radov to The Castle for a delightful afternoon concert in our ballroom.Born in Croatia, Damir is a talented vocalist and musician who...

Monday, November 16

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...

Tuesday, November 17

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 1
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 2
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...

Wednesday, November 18

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...

Thursday, November 19

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 1
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Greenbelt Adult Hike - St. Francis Woodlands
High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park) · Free
Join us as we explore the woodlands of High Rock Park to the New York State parklands of St. Francis Woodlands. Enjoy fall foliage and scenic views along this extended hike, which takes over 2 hours to complete. Bring...
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Giving Thanks to Community
Success Garden - East New York · Free
Success Garden - East New York will host a pantry food distribution with hot food, art activities, and music to give thanks to the community!
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 2
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill · Free
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer, and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition...

Friday, November 20

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
Old Stone House (in Washington Park) · Free
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...
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson: Moon-Lit Forest Bathing
River Run Playground (in Riverside Park) · Free
We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more...

Saturday, November 21

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Discovery Hike: Pond and Freshwater Ecology
Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park) · Free
Join the Rangers for a closer look at the varied pond life at Silver Lake Park - from slugs and flies, to fish and fowl! Get ready to get your hands a bit wet and dirty as we dig into the fascinating world of freshwater...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Forest Park Super Hike
The Overlook (in Forest Park) · Free
Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Explore nature, discover our city's urban forests, and unplug from the world to clear your head. Join the Urban Park Rangers on this...
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Outdoor Skills Workshop: Hiking Basics
Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park) · Free
Join us for our workshop on hiking basics.The workshop covers essential gear, trail etiquette, basic navigation, and safety awareness, with hands-on practice during a guided hike suitable for beginners.Please wear...
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Birding: Owls
Orchard Beach Pavilion (in Pelham Bay Park) · Free
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best bird viewing spots in New York City. Learn more about the various species of owls found in our parks and hopefully be lucky enough to spot them. Birding programs are...
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square) · Free
What treasure has Sammy the Squirrel hidden in the playground? Follow clues to locate new discoveries in the park and take home a piece of Sammy’s bounty!
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Crafts - Music in the Plaza
Kensington Plaza: Kensington Plaza CHURCH AVENUE between BEVERLY ROAD and MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Brooklyn.
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
Old Stone House (in Washington Park) · Free
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...
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Maya Ciarrocchi: LoopCurrent
Wave Hill · Free
Maya Ciarrocchi presents LoopCurrent, a multimedia dance performance that brings together textiles, movement, sound, and seismology to envision a speculative, post-human world. Through performance work, the artist...
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Historic New York: Greenpoint Neighborhood History
Lawn Area - Monitor Street and Driggs Avenue (in Msgr. McGolrick Park) · Free
Discover NYC's storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk through...
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Falling for Nature Hike
West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park) · Free
On Nature Exploration hikes, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a relaxing hike that highlights the sights, sounds, and stories of nature in one of New...
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Living With Urban Coyotes
Entrance - Mt. Eden Parkway and Morris Avenue (in Claremont Park) · Free
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Learn about the basic biology of these super smart and energetic...
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Greenbelt Natural History Hike with Dr. Eric W. Sanderson
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) · Free
Join Dr. Eric W. Sanderson and Greenbelt Educators for a conversational walking tour that blends Staten Island’s past and present landscapes into dialogue. Together, participants will explore the historical ecology of...
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill · Free
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer, and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition...
4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Parish Feast 2026
88-19 Parsons Boulevard, Queens · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Queens.
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Sy Katz 31 Parade
1 Vanderbilt Avenue, Manhattan · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.

Sunday, November 22

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Birding: Fall Migration
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) · Free
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Join the Urban Park Rangers...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Autumn Mushroom ID Hike
Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) · Free
Autumn brings big changes to the forest floor and many fungi are active in our parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike on the Kieran Trail to explore seasonal mushrooms.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Nature Sketching
Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a scenic fall hike through Brookfield Park. Along the way, learn about the area’s seasonal foliage and the history of Staten Island’s lighthouses. Participants will be invited to get...
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Stone House: Open Hours
Old Stone House (in Washington Park) · Free
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...
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Garden Highlights Walk
Wave Hill · Free
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk...
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Maya Ciarrocchi: LoopCurrent
Wave Hill · Free
Maya Ciarrocchi presents LoopCurrent, a multimedia dance performance that brings together textiles, movement, sound, and seismology to envision a speculative, post-human world. Through performance work, the artist...
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hibernation and Brumation Hike
Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park) · Free
Hundreds of animal species spend their winters in New York City parks. Some hibernate and others brumate. Learn the difference between the two terms and the species of animals that lay dormant for the winter.
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Native American Heritage Month: Walking Lenapehoking
Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk through Lenapehoking, the ancestral homeland of the Lenape. Explore the landscape’s Indigenous history, seasonal ecology, and the traditions that continue to shape New York...
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Seal Exploration
Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) · Free
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. The Long Island Sound is home to a vibrant harbor seal community...
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Freedom Seekers: Stories by the Fire
Parkside Avenue and South Lake Drive (in Prospect Park) · Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an outdoor storytelling program exploring the history of the Underground Railroad. Hear poems, accounts, and stories shared by freedom seekers during their journeys, and learn how these...

Monday, November 23

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...

Tuesday, November 24

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 1
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
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...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles common in New York...
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park) · Free
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and...
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Session 2
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park) · Free
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their fine motor skills and get them ready to start elementary...
7 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House
Merchant's House Museum · Free
In December 1867, Charles Dickens arrived in New York City for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. As the New York Herald exclaimed, “The Christmas Carol becomes doubly...

Saturday, November 28

11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Crafts - Music in the Plaza
Kensington Plaza: Kensington Plaza CHURCH AVENUE between BEVERLY ROAD and MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn · Free
Street event permitted by the City of New York, Brooklyn.

Saturday, December 5

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Land 7th Annual Community Parade
WASHINGTON AVENUE between ATLANTIC AVENUE and DEAN STREET, Brooklyn · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Brooklyn.
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Parade on Rockaway
130TH STREET between FOCH BOULEVARD and ROCKAWAY BLVD, Queens · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Queens.

Sunday, December 6

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LES Holiday Parade 2026
GRAND STREET between ALLEN STREET and ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan · Free
Parade permitted by the City of New York, Manhattan.

Sources: NYC Parks events and NYC permitted events via NYC Open Data. Plans change; check the listing before you go. Shout NY is not affiliated with the City of New York.