Things to Do This Weekend in New York

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in New York. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Workshop | Worldbuilding w/ Lauren Bilanko: Locations & Maps

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 4:45 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Yoksel 🌿 Zok on Unsplash — representative image for SideQuest Adventures: Gardens of Yin w/ Lauren Bilanko

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SideQuest Adventures: Gardens of Yin w/ Lauren Bilanko

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Tseinn Wong on Unsplash — representative image for Bonnie Opening Day

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Bonnie Opening Day

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Klim Musalimov on Unsplash — representative image for Santa's Knights and Gladiators NYC

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Santa's Knights and Gladiators NYC

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Tom Wheatley on Unsplash — representative image for Summer on the Hudson Intro to Parkour

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Summer on the Hudson Intro to Parkour

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Riverside Park South · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash — representative image for Park Pitch In: Green and Go

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Park Pitch In: Green and Go

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by fr0ggy5 on Unsplash — representative image for Untitled Karma Project

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Untitled Karma Project

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Dante Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Leticia Golubov on Unsplash — representative image for Union Square Greenmarket

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Union Square Greenmarket

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Union Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Luigi Frunzio on Unsplash — representative image for US Masters Golf

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US Masters Golf

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Chris Curry on Unsplash — representative image for Workshop | Creative Jam

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Workshop | Creative Jam

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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Commander Casual

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 4:15 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY · Ages 18+

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Photo by Emily Wassmansdorf on Unsplash — representative image for NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K

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NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City New York · 116 Boerum Pl, Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for 37th Annual Prospect Park Spring Duathlon

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37th Annual Prospect Park Spring Duathlon

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Leticia Golubov on Unsplash — representative image for 2026 Prospect Park Cycling Series

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2026 Prospect Park Cycling Series

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Anthony McKissic on Unsplash — representative image for MSPC Gala

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MSPC Gala

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash — representative image for Coffee Bark raindate

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Coffee Bark raindate

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Leticia Golubov on Unsplash — representative image for AA PPP7 Spring 2026

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AA PPP7 Spring 2026

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Cheung Yin on Unsplash — representative image for SSS PPP Spring 2026

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SSS PPP Spring 2026

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Tseinn Wong on Unsplash — representative image for SSS PNL Spring 2026

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SSS PNL Spring 2026

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Ivan Lom on Unsplash — representative image for 2026 No Amplified Sound

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2026 No Amplified Sound

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Washington Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Kazuo ota on Unsplash — representative image for CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

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CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Aedrian Salazar on Unsplash — representative image for Picnic

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Picnic

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash — representative image for Celebration

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Celebration

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Emerson Vieira on Unsplash — representative image for CHSAA Meets/ Xavier Practice

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CHSAA Meets/ Xavier Practice

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Randall's Island Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Fitsum Admasu on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Marine Park

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NYRR Open Run at Marine Park

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Marine Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Jay Gomez on Unsplash — representative image for 2026.04.11 Inwood Hill Park Tree and Shrub Planting

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2026.04.11 Inwood Hill Park Tree and Shrub Planting

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Inwood Hill Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Luis Wittenberg on Unsplash — representative image for Walk Through Time: A Van Cortlandt House Experience Girl Scouts Gold Award Project

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Walk Through Time: A Van Cortlandt House Experience Girl Scouts Gold Award Project

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx, NY

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Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash — representative image for Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir

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Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Highland Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Tara-mae Miller on Unsplash — representative image for Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

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Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx, NY

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Photo by Klim Musalimov on Unsplash — representative image for Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

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Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM UTC · UBS Arena · 2400 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont, NY

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Photo by Taylor Friehl on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Astoria Park

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NYRR Open Run at Astoria Park

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Astoria Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Highland Park

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NYRR Open Run at Highland Park

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Highland Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Photo by Emily Wassmansdorf on Unsplash — representative image for Sunday Holy Hour - Religious event - Sun April 12 and Sun April 26

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Sunday Holy Hour - Religious event - Sun April 12 and Sun April 26

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by Taylor Friehl on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Soundview Park

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NYRR Open Run at Soundview Park

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Soundview Park · Bronx, NY

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Photo by Jay Gomez on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Inwood Hill Park

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NYRR Open Run at Inwood Hill Park

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Inwood Hill Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash — representative image for Carl Schurz Park Conservancy Volunteer Gardening

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Carl Schurz Park Conservancy Volunteer Gardening

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Carl Schurz Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Taylor Friehl on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Baisley Pond Park

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NYRR Open Run at Baisley Pond Park

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Baisley Pond Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by Andrej Lisakov on Unsplash — representative image for Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

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Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Astoria Heights Playground · Queens, NY

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Photo by Mark Huang on Unsplash — representative image for Model Aircraft Flying

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Model Aircraft Flying

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · LaTourette Park & Golf Course · Staten Island, NY

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Photo by K8 on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Cunningham Park

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NYRR Open Run at Cunningham Park

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Cunningham Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash — representative image for Carl Schurz Park Volunteer Gardening

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Carl Schurz Park Volunteer Gardening

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Carl Schurz Park · Manhattan, NY

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Photo by Taylor Friehl on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Crocheron Park

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NYRR Open Run at Crocheron Park

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Crocheron Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by NEXA BLACK on Unsplash — representative image for Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Walk

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Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Walk

In 2 days · Apr 11 – Apr 13 · Captain Tilly Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by Klim Musalimov on Unsplash — representative image for Senators vs. New York Islanders

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Senators vs. New York Islanders

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM UTC · UBS Arena · 2400 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont, NY

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Photo by Gabriele Romano on Unsplash — representative image for Prayer Vigil - Religious event - April 11

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Prayer Vigil - Religious event - April 11

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens, NY

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Photo by Aisiri Iyengar on Unsplash — representative image for CM Lynn Schulman Free Helmet Fitting Event

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CM Lynn Schulman Free Helmet Fitting Event

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Sage Playground · Queens, NY

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Photo by Justin Lagat on Unsplash — representative image for NYRR Open Run at Conference House Park

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NYRR Open Run at Conference House Park

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Conference House Park · Staten Island, NY

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Photo by Cheung Yin on Unsplash — representative image for Model Helicopter Flying

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Model Helicopter Flying

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Calvert Vaux Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Marcus Garvey Park Compost Giveaway

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Marcus Garvey Park · Manhattan, NY

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Things to Do This Weekend in New York

Workshop | Worldbuilding w/ Lauren Bilanko: Locations & Maps

SideQuest Adventures: Gardens of Yin w/ Lauren Bilanko

Bonnie Opening Day

Santa's Knights and Gladiators NYC

Summer on the Hudson Intro to Parkour

Park Pitch In: Green and Go

Untitled Karma Project

Union Square Greenmarket

US Masters Golf

Workshop | Creative Jam

Commander Casual

NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K

Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

37th Annual Prospect Park Spring Duathlon

2026 Prospect Park Cycling Series

MSPC Gala

Coffee Bark raindate

AA PPP7 Spring 2026

SSS PPP Spring 2026

SSS PNL Spring 2026

2026 No Amplified Sound

CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

Picnic

Celebration

CHSAA Meets/ Xavier Practice

NYRR Open Run at Marine Park

2026.04.11 Inwood Hill Park Tree and Shrub Planting

Walk Through Time: A Van Cortlandt House Experience Girl Scouts Gold Award Project

Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir

Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

Canadiens vs. New York Islanders

NYRR Open Run at Astoria Park

NYRR Open Run at Highland Park

Sunday Holy Hour - Religious event - Sun April 12 and Sun April 26

NYRR Open Run at Soundview Park

NYRR Open Run at Inwood Hill Park

Carl Schurz Park Conservancy Volunteer Gardening

NYRR Open Run at Baisley Pond Park

Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

Model Aircraft Flying

NYRR Open Run at Cunningham Park

Carl Schurz Park Volunteer Gardening

NYRR Open Run at Crocheron Park

Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Walk

Senators vs. New York Islanders

Prayer Vigil - Religious event - April 11

CM Lynn Schulman Free Helmet Fitting Event

NYRR Open Run at Conference House Park

Model Helicopter Flying

Marcus Garvey Park Compost Giveaway

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