The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Tuesday May 6, 2025

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10 am – 12:30 pm

Dewdrop Discoveries for Preschool Aged Children

Ages: 3 – 4
Animals
Art

CEEDBrookhaven,

Wednesday May 7

3:30 – 5 pm

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics

Ages: 9 – 12
Environment
Free

Idlewild ParkSpringfield Gardens

Thursday May 8

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10 am – 12:30 pm

Dewdrop Discoveries for Preschool Aged Children

Ages: 3 – 4
Animals
Art

CEEDBrookhaven,

LuSEE-Night Credit Firefly Aerospace

7 – 8 pm

“LuSEE-Night: A Radio Telescope on the Far Side of the Moon” (A Free, Virtual Lecture)”

Ages: 9 and up
Caribbean
Environment

Hamptons Observatory with Suffolk County Community College (online)East Hampton

Saturday May 10

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8 – 10 am

Migratory Bird Walk with NYC Bird Alliance at the Bronx Zoo

Ages: 13 and up
Animals
Environment

10 am – 2 pm

Mother Nature Day

Science Museum Of Long IslandManhasset

5-10 Spring Fair

11 am – 4 pm

Southampton History Museum Spring Fair

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Free

Southampton History MuseumSouthampton

Sunday May 11

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10 am – 5:30 pm

Mother’s Day 2025

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11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Ages: All
Classes
Community

Queens

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1 – 2 pm

Public Garden Highlights Walk

Ages: 13 and up
Environment
Free

Tuesday May 13

dewdrops registration lipress

10 am – 12:30 pm

Dewdrop Discoveries for Preschool Aged Children

Ages: 3 – 4
Animals
Art

CEEDBrookhaven,

Wednesday May 14

3:30 – 5 pm

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics

Ages: 9 – 12
Environment
Free

Idlewild ParkSpringfield Gardens

Thursday May 15

dewdrops registration lipress

10 am – 12:30 pm

Dewdrop Discoveries for Preschool Aged Children

Ages: 3 – 4
Animals
Art

CEEDBrookhaven,

Saturday May 17

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10 am – 1 pm

South Shore Guidance Center’s Spring Fling Dog Walk

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Community

Cow Meadow ParkFreeport

Kite Festival

11 am – 3 pm

Kite Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Pier 5 – Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

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11 am – 5 pm

PS 295 Touch A Truck

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Community

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Noon – 4 pm

Living Well, Living Strong! Free Health Fest and Fun Beats! (Community Board 2 Health Fair)

Ages: 5 and up
Beauty
Dance

Fort Greene ParkBrooklyn

5:17 Family Day HY

1 – 2 pm

Resonant Minds Family Concert

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensManhattan

Sunday May 18

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9 – 10:30 am

Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Dino Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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10 am – 4 pm

The Big Nest

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10 am – 5:30 pm

Wings Over Wave Hill

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Ad for volenteer day

11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Ages: All
Classes
Community

Queens

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1 – 2 pm

Public Garden Highlights Walk

Ages: 13 and up
Environment
Free

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1 – 2 pm

Meet the Raptors!

Ages: All
Animals
Environment

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2:30 – 3:30 pm

Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Environment

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