{"title": "It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park", "start": "2026-11-07T09:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/parks"], "description": "It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park is a volunteer gathering to clean up and beautify Hunter's Point South Park in Queens. It is hosted by Hunters Point Parks Conservancy as part of the It's My Park season, and all ages are welcome to join. Volunteers should meet at the park, and more information is available by email at info@hunterspointparks.org.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park-51959/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park-43/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/173d3c84541b068375e9e9937b4ffc886b415ea05c3451ed30396fba7569ed9e-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-07T09:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00-04:00", "place": "Bronx", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/parks"], "description": "A volunteer gathering where people help clean and care for Henry Hudson Park. Friends of Spuyten Duyvil host it as part of the It's My Park season, inviting volunteers to weed, rake, mulch, help reset and harvest the compost system, and transplant hostas. Volunteers meet at the upper park beds and lawns. Questions can be sent by email to spuytenduyvilny@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-henry-hudson-park-51962/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-henry-hudson-park-24/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/beed9357f0e98236e7f511f2967de98da5cce690a323395654101d984f96c587-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/parks"], "description": "It's My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park is a volunteer gathering to beautify WNYC Transmitter Park, a park in Brooklyn. Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park host it as part of the It's My Park season, inviting volunteers to clean up the park together. Volunteers should meet at all gardens in the park, and more information is available by email at info@transmitterpark.org.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-wnyc-transmitter-park-51964/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-wnyc-transmitter-park-22/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/04bacf4915fb18d7a16593d9fd40e4d6853d493288aeb532850f7c9777a676e1-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Westerleigh Park", "start": "2026-10-31T09:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T12:00:00-04:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "It’s My Park at Westerleigh Park is a volunteer cleanup of Westerleigh Park on Staten Island, open to all ages. It is hosted by the Westerleigh Parks Coalition, which invites volunteers to help keep the park clean by raking leaves, removing fallen debris or sprucing up around the park. Volunteers should meet at the bandstand for the fall general cleanup. More information is available by emailing westerleighparkscoalition@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-westerleigh-park-51961/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-westerleigh-park-35/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/77768ea8d955ffc88b8fefdb41c52e63a610654ed154ec832a0caf6cb2291055-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Sitting Area", "start": "2026-10-31T12:30:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T15:30:00-04:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A volunteer session where people help care for ground beds and standing planters at a paved lot in Astoria, Queens known as 'The Sitting Area'. Friends of Triboro G hosts the weekly gathering, and the work includes weeding, seed saving, pruning, and mulching with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and should meet at the lot at 21st St & Hoyt North.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-sitting-area-51963/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-sitting-area-19/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/11f7623f1503ede7fcacdd0ca4aa538fc16c419aaf06863cfb4d53f3d6f19df7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Brust Park", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Bronx", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/parks", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A volunteer gathering to prepare Brust Park in the Bronx for winter. Stewards of Brust Park host it as part of the It's My Park season, with leaf raking, restoration of the wetland area, and an annual Halloween parade. Volunteers of all ages should meet at Lower Brust, and the event is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-brust-park-51965/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-brust-park-9/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da8a5bc2d99a51eed9f19e9e5b30080698fad50b9a0d15f2314717b18aafe11c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Tune-Up Tuesdays - Garden Volunteer Days", "start": "2026-11-10T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-10T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days-tickets-1998913065789?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A garden volunteer day called \"Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days\" at the VCPA Learning Garden in Van Cortlandt Park, near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance past the Northwest playground. The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, which works in partnership with the Department of Parks & Recreation to preserve, support, and promote the park, invites volunteers to care for the Learning Garden. Volunteers maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce; no gardening experience is needed, just clothing that can get dirty. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and groups of five or more register together by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days-67434/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days/2026-11-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/887f36a01ea9562494c49cf294b7e994de7dd8c2cdeaa37bd0afb051514cd8d2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Restoration Friday at Highland Park", "start": "2026-11-06T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-06T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Restoration Friday at Highland Park is a volunteer event caring for a vernal pool. NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite people to remove invasive species and protect planted native ones. All tools are provided and no prior experience is needed; volunteers should wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and long pants and bring a water bottle. Advance registration is required, and the group meets at the Vermont Place Parking Lot.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/restoration-friday-at-highland-park-56580/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-6-restoration-friday-highland", "image": "https://noky.io/images/645f7ac0e8f9e213789326c8301d52f3322ec74ac4bc061cf926ac8281ed011c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bulb Planting at Forest Park", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Meeting at the George Seuffert Bandshell", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "Bulb Planting at Forest Park is a volunteer planting event in Forest Park. NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite people to clean and plant daffodil bulbs in the park's horticultural areas. Registration is required; all tools are provided, no experience is needed, and participants should wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. Attendees meet at the George Seuffert Bandshell.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/bulb-planting-at-forest-park-56581/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/bulb-planting-at-forest-park-11-6", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e8b7183ef514f383e5895169af37fffdea4f36536e75e2258d29bb8e0970a19-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Paint Night for Teens", "start": "2026-10-30T16:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-30T17:00:00-04:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Paint Night for Teens is a spooky glow-in-the-dark painting session for teens held at Hunters Point. Queens Public Library invites teens to paint using special acrylic paint and UV lights.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/paint-night-for-teens-53110/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Gather & Stitch at Fort Wadsworth", "start": "2026-11-09T11:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Ryan Visitor Center", "address": "New York Avenue 210, 10305 Staten Island", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/sewing"], "description": "Gather & Stitch at Fort Wadsworth is a social sewing meetup where quilters of all skill levels can stitch together, learn new skills, or get advice on projects they are currently working on. It is hosted by Gateway National Recreation Area of the U.S. National Park Service. Those with questions can call 718 815-6155. Attendance is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/gather-stitch-at-fort-wadsworth-55499/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B172C0D0-E92D-C464-89060F4CE26FAE36", "image": ""}, {"title": "Greening Queens: Tree Planting Demonstration", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.tfaforms.net/f/registration-110726", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/plants/trees", "society/environmentalism"], "description": "Greening Queens: Tree Planting Demonstration is a hands-on workshop in which participants plant young trees along a block in Central Queens, learning to plant, mulch, and water. It is hosted by Partnerships Academy in collaboration with NYC Parks' Stewarding Canopy and Community in Central Queens (SCCCQ) project, with Genevieve Moralez, Greening Central Queens stewardship coordinator at NYC Parks, and her team demonstrating the techniques. Attendees then work in small groups to plant trees and learn how to care for local street trees, with coffee, water, and snacks provided and a raffle for prizes. SCCCQ is also giving away 100 trees this fall to residents of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, who can pick one up and bring it to the workshop to learn how to plant it.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/greening-queens-tree-planting-demonstration-51966/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/greening-queens-tree-planting-demonstration/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Bird and Nature Walk: Fresh Kills - North Park", "start": "2026-11-04T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island Museum", "address": "10301", "price": "Free / Donations welcome", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/animals/birds"], "description": "Bird and Nature Walk: Fresh Kills – North Park is a guided nature walk through Freshkills North Park, meeting in the parking lot at the end of Wild Ave. It is led by the Staten Island Museum, with naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo joined by Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans. The walk goes through the borough of parks, looking for lingering songbirds and raptors as well as newly arrived wintering waterfowl.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/bird-and-nature-walk-fresh-kills-north-park-56056/", "official_url": "https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/bird-and-nature-walk-fresh-kills-north-park/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cc4d995f232ab3a30263b3f2ce80b3432939d0f76caa1dfdf9d5a536968192e7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Girl Scout Wildlife Detectives at Prospect Park Zoo", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T15:00:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/animals"], "description": "Girl Scout Wildlife Detectives at Prospect Park Zoo is a hands-on mystery activity at a zoo in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. It is run by the Girl Scouts for Daisies through Ambassadors and adults. Participants become wildlife detectives, collecting clues and solving a mystery while learning about and meeting different animals. They can also trade SWAPS, enjoy a special performance, and receive a fun patch; Girl Scouts must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/girl-scout-wildlife-detectives-at-prospect-park-zoo-71272/", "official_url": "https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/content/girlscoutsnyc-redesign/us/en/sf-events-repository/2026/girl-scout-wildlife-detectives-at-prospect-park-zoo.html", "image": ""}, {"title": "NextDor Mitzvah Night", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T22:00:00-05:00", "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://parkavesyn.tfaforms.net/5155421", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "NextDor Mitzvah Night is an evening of hands-on volunteering at Park Avenue Synagogue. Participants roll up their sleeves and assemble care packages for neighbors in need.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nextdor-mitzvah-night-54693/", "official_url": "https://pasyn.org/events/2026-27/adult-engagement/november/nextdor-mitzvah-night/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "John Jay Park: East 77th Street & Cherokee Place, Manhattan", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/road-safety", "sport/cycling"], "description": "A helmet fitting and distribution event at John Jay Park in Manhattan. It is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. Helmets are fitted and given out to attendees. It is part of the NYC DOT's bike safety programming.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/helmet-fittings-distribution-sponsored-by-council-member-jul-54429/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "OYA Encounter: South Bronx with City Relief", "start": "2026-10-31T09:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-31T10:00:00-04:00", "place": "The Brooklyn Oratory Parishes", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://oratorychurch.org/events/oya-encounter-south-bronx-with-city-relief", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "community/volunteering"], "description": "A day of service: a block party outreach serving the unhoused population of the South Bronx. It is run by the OYA together with City Relief, which has reserved 8 spots for the encounter. All are welcome, and attendance is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/oya-encounter-south-bronx-with-city-relief-56448/", "official_url": "https://oratorychurch.org/events/oya-encounter-south-bronx-with-city-relief", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3e96b2a50b50faf1e699c088fc67ae8100b121463b42789d3dad264b1c866019-1200.webp"}]}