Van Cortlandt Park — more than a thousand acres atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx — is New York City's third largest park. Playing fields and playgrounds are scattered about the ...

NYRR Open Run: Marine Park 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park) Category: Running/Jogging Free!

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, ...

Every year New York City transforms into one giant free Shakespeare festival, with the Bard’s plays being performed and work-shopped in parks across the city. Find your favorite Elizabethean comedy, ...

Canoeing: Island Hopping 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay Park) Category: Urban Park Rangers Free!

Summer Performance Intensive 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Multi-Use Room B (in Marcus Garvey Park) Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Summer Pops with Calliope Brass 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) Category: Concerts, Waterfront Free!

Vital Parks for All New York City’s parks are vital. In an era where our city is facing greater challenges than ever, ranging from the threat of extreme weather to increased park use, we need a plan ...

Silent Disco at FMCP 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Location: Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) Category: Dance, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities Free!

NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.

Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Joanie Leeds & Friends 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park) Category: Concerts, Best for Kids Free!

Show Up and Shape Up! Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors with locations in all five boroughs! Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your ...