The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

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Wednesday May 7, 2025

3:30 – 5 pm

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics

Ages: 9 – 12
Environment
Family
Free

Idlewild ParkSpringfield Gardens

Thursday May 8

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
Family

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
Family

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11 am – 5 pm

Earth Celebrations ECOLOGICAL CITY-Procession for Climate Solutions

ECOLOGICAL CITYLower East Side

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1 – 3 pm

Exploring Instant Photography

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Classes
Family

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Sunday May 11

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9:30 am – 11 pm

Spring Birding

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10 am – 5:30 pm

Mother’s Day 2025

10 am – 4 pm

“Mothers of Max” Floral Exhibit

Art
Free

Chelsea TriangleMeatpacking District

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11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Queens

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1 – 2 pm

Public Garden Highlights Walk

Ages: 13 and up
Environment
Family
Free

Wednesday May 14

3:30 – 5 pm

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics

Ages: 9 – 12
Environment
Family
Free

Idlewild ParkSpringfield Gardens

Saturday May 17

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10 am – noon

Gardening Day at The Castle

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

Kite Festival

11 am – 3 pm

Kite Festival

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Pier 5 – Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

Sunday May 18

DinoSafari

9 – 10:30 am

Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Dino Safari

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10 am – 4 pm

The Big Nest

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10 am – 5:30 pm

Wings Over Wave Hill

Ad for volenteer day

11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Queens

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1 – 2 pm

Public Garden Highlights Walk

Ages: 13 and up
Environment
Family
Free

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1 – 2 pm

Meet the Raptors!

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2:30 – 3:30 pm

Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Environment
Family

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