This Week in Parks:

Aug 7, 2015 – Aug 12, 2015

Citywide Highlights

See This Giant Pyramid in Queens

The Living Pyramid at Socrates Sculpture Park is just one of many large-scale sculptures on view in the park through August 30.

Swing Dancing in Harlem

This Friday, we’re having a free swing dancing party in the park with the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra. Come early for dance lessons. Prizes for “Best Dressed” dancers.

Dragon Boat Festival

Come to Flushing Meadows Corona Park this weekend to see the dragon boat race and enjoy Taiko drumming, dance, food, and more in the park!

Best Places to See NYC’s Bridges

Get your cameras ready! Explore these waterfront parks that feature some of the best views of an NYC bridge.

Beach Volleyball Tournament

The tournament is this weekend at Coney Island Beach! Come watch the games or register today to play. Players can register individually or in groups.

Upcoming Events

Friday, August 7, 2015

Bryant Park Reading Room: Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Reading Room, Bryant Park, Manhattan

Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco Party: Groove in the Heart 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Lefrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Celebrate Brooklyn: Third World / Awa Sangho 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at The Bandshell, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Coney Island Fireworks 9:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at West 10th Street, Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Summer Streets 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Foley Square & Paine Park, Thomas Paine Park, Manhattan

Summer Streets 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Manhattan

2015 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Meadow Lake North, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Kayaking 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Pier 2 Dock, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Wrath In The Garden Walk: Plants Strike Back 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Wave Hill, Wave Hill, Bronx

Hart to Hart Community Garden Cookout 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hart To Hart Community Garden, Brooklyn

All-American BBQ 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Conference House Museum, Conference House Park, Staten Island

Great Jazz on the Great Hill 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at The Great Hill, Central Park, Manhattan

Celebrate Brooklyn: tUnE-yArDs / Shabazz Palaces 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at The Bandshell, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Movie Night: All the Ladies Say 8:15 p.m.–10:15 p.m. at Target Bronx Community Garden, Bronx

Perseid Meteor Shower 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn

Sunday, August 9, 2015

2015 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Meadow Lake North, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Basic Canoeing 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Lasker Pool & Rink, Central Park, Manhattan

Living with Urban Coyotes 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Forest Park Visitor Center, Forest Park, Queens

Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. at General Jose Marti, Central Park, Manhattan

Hip to Hip Theatre Company: The Merchant of Venice 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

Monday, August 10, 2015

Books Beneath The Bridge 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at The Granite Prospect, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series 2015: VP Records Presents Reggae Night 7:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. at Wingate Park, Wingate Park, Brooklyn

Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Mrs. Doubtfire 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at West 10th Street, Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Shakespeare at Sunset: Measure for Measure 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at The Granite Prospect, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Shakespeare at Sunset: Measure for Measure 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at The Granite Prospect, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Celebrate Brooklyn: Benefit Concert – Willie Nelson & Family and Old Crow Medicine Show 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at The Bandshell, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

FrogWatch 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. at Summit Avenue, High Rock Park, Staten Island

Bogart and Bacall Movie Night: Dark Passage 8:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. at Jane Bailey Memorial Garden, Brooklyn

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Kids In Motion Festival 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Columbus Park, Columbus Park, Manhattan

Poetry Celebration: Light on Sound 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at Lewis H. Latimer House, Lewis H Latimer House, Queens

Arts in the Gardens: Prey 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gil Hodges Community Garden, Brooklyn

Movie Night: The Lego Movie 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Wayanda Park, Wayanda Park, Queens

Movies in the Parks: Ghostbusters 8:45 p.m.–10:30 p.m. at Owl’s Head Park, Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn