Upcoming Events
Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas - Tribute to Marshal and Ernie Royal
Wayne Tucker is a New York-based trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and bandleader whose work blends jazz, soul, gospel, funk, R&B, and singer-songwriter traditions. He has performed and recorded with artists including Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, the Roots, Elvis Costello, and Jon Batiste while leading his own group, Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas.
“I think my music is 100% vulnerable,” Tucker says. “I’m unafraid to express that true uniqueness.” Tucker will present his original music and also perform music by Marshal and Ernie Royal of Ozone Park Queens.
This event is sonsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
2:30pm Doors, 3pm Concert
Register on Eventbrite here.
10/30 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
Day of the Dead Celebration featuring Mariachi Real de Mexico
Mariachi Real De Mexico was founded in 1991 by Ramon Ponce and his son Ramon Ponce Jr. This year Mariachi Real De Mexico is proudly celebrating 35 years. The GRAMMY winning ensemble is considered to be the ambassador of mariachi music and the most important and sought after mariachi ensemble in New York City and the North East of the United States.
There will be a community Ofrenda, face painting and children's crafts presented by teaching artists from Queens College.
This event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
2:30pm Doors, 3pm Concert
Register on Eventbrite here.
11/6 Restoration Friday at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we steward a vernal pool! Volunteers will get to take part in invasive species removal and protecting planted native species.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot
Bulb Planting at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a planting event in Forest Park! We'll be cleaning and planting daffodil bulbs in some of the horticultural areas in the park.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the George Seuffert Bandshell
Fairy and Gnome Day
Join us for a Fairy and Gnome Day in Forest Park!
Free to attend! There will be crafts and a magical forest trail tour. Costumes are welcome. Open to ages 3 to 12.
Meeting at Metropolitan Ave and Forest Park Drive
11/13 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving
Native Planting at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks, The Forest Park Trust and Natural Areas Conservancy for a planting event in Forest Park! We'll be talking about the importance of forest restoration and monitoring forest health while working towards replenishing the forest understory with native trees and shrubs. Learn about our forest restoration efforts and what it takes to maintain a healthy canopy.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Buddy Monument
Plastic Caps Wind Chimes
Be reminded of the warm summer days spent out in Forest Park with the sounds of your homemade wind chime. Sit in cozy Forest Park's Oak Ridge amongst other neighborhood families and string your own colorful recycled plastic cap wind chime.
This event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
Register in advance here.
11/20 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
11/20 Restoration Friday at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we steward a vernal pool! Volunteers will get to take part in invasive species removal and protecting planted native species.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot
11/21 Trail Restoration at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Mural Bridge
Elf on a Shelf 2026
Feeling playful or mischievous this holiday season? Come sit in Forest Park's cozy Oak Ridge and create your own Elf on the Shelf made from recycled materials. Move it around the house and hear the giggles of surprise when discovered.
This event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
Register in advance here.
Pom-poms
Come sit in Forest Park's cozy Oak Ridge and make your very own pair of pom-poms for ice skates, sneakers, cheering, there a re endless possibilities for the need for pom-poms. Like quilting circles, come mingle with your peers & create.
This event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
Register in advance here.
10/23 Highland Park Horticulture Helpers
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Highland Park Horticulture Helpers this summer to learn some basic gardening skills! Help us weed, water, cultivate and otherwise tend to various horticultural spaces in the park.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at Jamaica Avenue and Linwood Street
Winter Lanterns 2026
Back by popular demand, the Winter Lantern, a craft to brighten your home as we go into the short winter days. Decorate hand built lanterns with recycled materials amongst creative spirits, mingling in the beautiful Parks building, Oak Ridge.
This event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
Register in advance here.
Berto Reyes y Su Perico Ripiao - Traditional Dominican Merengue Music with a master accordionist
Berto Reyes and his Band will perform the traditional Dominican music known as "perico ripiao" on the güira, drum, and accordion.
2:30pm Doors, 3pm Concert
Register on Eventbrite here.
Fall Fest 2026 **NEW DATE** 10/18/26
**DATE CHANGE** SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
Celebrate the fall with crafts, music, performances, pumpkin patch, and more!
Sponsored by Council Member Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust
10/16 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving
10/9 Restoration Friday at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we steward a vernal pool! Volunteers will get to take part in invasive species removal and protecting planted native species.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot
Man Forever Oak Ridge Concert
Queens New Work Fund Grant Recipient John Colpitts presents a new composition with his percussion ensemble Man Forever.
This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
City of Forest Day: Forest Restoration Walk
On City of Forest Day, join the Urban Park Rangers, Forest Park Trust, and Natural Areas Conservancy on a hike to learn some forest health assessment skills. After the hike, put those skills to work removing problem plant species, improving trails, and planting native plants!
Registration with the link here. Registration is required to attend.
Meeting at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South
10/2 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
Rising Vibes Group Yoga at Upper Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and Maya Eberhart, founder of Rising Vibes Yoga, for a free one-hour yoga class on Tuesday, September 29.
Open to all levels— be ready to move, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in an uplifting community setting at Highland Park.
Bring your yoga mat, water, and an open mind, and get ready to flow.
Register here to secure your spot!
Highland Park Community Day
Join the Forest Park Trust and NYC Parks for a Highland Park community celebration!
Enjoy bird bingo, arts and crafts and games for all!
Sponsored by Councilmember Sandy Nurse
CANCELLED: Forest Restoration at Buddy Monument - Join us for City of Forest Day!
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for forest restoration this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
9/25 Restoration Friday at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we steward a vernal pool! Volunteers will get to take part in invasive species removal and protecting planted native species.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot
Summer Concert Series - The Divas of Music Television – Janet • Paula • Cyndi • Madonna
Nikki Torres is back in this high-energy, nostalgia-packed experience. Ladies of MTV isn’t just a tribute — it’s a celebration of music, empowerment, and the women who changed pop culture forever.
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
9/19 Highland Park Horticulture Helpers
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Highland Park Horticulture Helpers this summer to learn some basic gardening skills! Help us weed, water, cultivate and otherwise tend to various horticultural spaces in the park.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street
9/18 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this spring to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
Dry Harbor Community Celebration
Please join New York City Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a community day at Dry Harbor playground In Glendale.
There will be games, activities, performances and arts and crafts.
Event sponsored by Councilmember Ariola, New York City Parks in partnership with the Glendale Kiwanis.
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving
8/29 Forest Restoration at Strack Pond
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for forest restoration this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Strack Pond
8/28 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Vermont Place Parking Lot
8/26- Crystal Ship - Tribute to the Doors 60th Anniversary -Summer Concert Series
Immerse yourself in the music, magic, and intensity of a live Doors concert as this highly acclaimed act takes you on a journey that will transport you straight into the heart of the iconic era.
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
8/22 Vernal Pool Restoration at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we steward a vernal pool! Volunteers will get to take part in invasive species removal and protecting planted native species.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot
8/21 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this spring to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Strack Pond
**CANCELLED** - Summer Concert Series - The Divas of Music Television – Janet • Paula • Cyndi • Madonna
Nikki Torres is back in this high-energy, nostalgia-packed experience. Ladies of MTV isn’t just a tribute — it’s a celebration of music, empowerment, and the women who changed pop culture forever.
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
**CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER**
8/15 Forest Restoration at Buddy Monument
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for forest restoration this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Meeting at Buddy Monument
8/14 Restoration Friday at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we steward a vernal pool! Volunteers will get to take part in invasive species removal and protecting planted native species.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot
Summer Concert Series - Tramps Like Us – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Experience the classic sound of The Boss with the “#1 Springsteen Tribute Band in the Land”.
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
8/8 Highland Park Horticulture Helpers
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Highland Park Horticulture Helpers this summer to learn some basic gardening skills! Help us weed, water, cultivate and otherwise tend to various horticultural spaces in the park.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
Meeting at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving