📅 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 | 📰 Published by: Howard Weiss, Press Photographer
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🔥 This Weekend’s Highlights
🕌 Friday 3/20
Eid al-Fitr Celebrations + NYC Schools Closed
🏃 Saturday 3/21
NYRR Open Runs + St. Patrick’s 5K + Brooklyn Half
🌾 Sunday 3/22
Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Parade + Farmers Markets
🌸 All Weekend
Asia Week New York + The Orchid Show
📅 FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 — 🕌 EID AL-FITR
🕌 EID MUBARAK! 🕌
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. NYC Public Schools are CLOSED today! Join NYC’s vibrant Muslim community in celebrating with prayers, feasts, and festivals across all five boroughs!
🕌 EID AL-FITR PRAYERS & CELEBRATIONS
Queens Eid Celebrations
Eid ul-Fitr Prayer
⏰ 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: 73rd St & Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
Community prayer gathering. Add to Calendar
Eid Ul Fitar
⏰ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📱 GPS: 191st St & Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11412
Eid Al-Fitr Prayer
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th St & 23rd Dr, Astoria, NY 11105
Eid Al-Fitr 2026 – Hunter’s Point South Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Hunter’s Point South Park, 51st Ave & Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
Eid Prayer 2026 – Archie Spigner Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📱 GPS: Archie Spigner Park, 119th Ave & 177th St, Jamaica, NY 11434
Eid al Fitr Congregational Prayer
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Detective Keith L Williams Park, 130th St & 118th Ave, Queens, NY 11420
Eid Prayer – Haggerty Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Haggerty Park, 68th Ave & 196th St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Brooklyn Eid Celebrations
EID-UL-FITR – McDonald Ave
⏰ 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: McDonald Ave & Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
EID UL FITR 2026 – Caserta Playground
⏰ 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: Caserta Playground, 18th Ave & 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Eid Al-Fitr Celebration – Clermont Ave
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Clermont Ave & Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Eid al Fitr – Washington Square Park 📸
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: Washington Square Park Arch, Washington Sq N, New York, NY 10011
📸 Great photo opportunity! Add to Calendar
Bronx Eid Celebrations
Eid Al-Fitr 2026 – Bronx Park
⏰ 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Bronx Park, Brady Ave Entrance, Bronx, NY 10462
EID PRAYERS – St. James Park
⏰ 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📱 GPS: St. James Park, 190th St & Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
EID-UL-FITRE Congregation – Marconi Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
📱 GPS: Marconi Park, Middletown Rd & Briggs Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
Eid al-Fitr 2026 – Crotona Park 📸
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Crotona Park, Crotona Ave & Claremont Pkwy, Bronx, NY 10456
📸 Community celebration! Add to Calendar
CLAREMONT PARK – Eid Prayer
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📱 GPS: Claremont Park, Clay Ave & Teller Ave, Bronx, NY 10456
Manhattan Eid Celebrations
Eid al-Fitr – 10th Ave
⏰ 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
📱 GPS: 10th Ave & 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
EID-UL-FITR – West 137th St
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: West 137th St & 8th Ave, New York, NY 10030
Staten Island Eid Celebrations
Eid ul-Fitr – Willowbrook Park
⏰ 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: Willowbrook Park, 1 Eton Pl, Staten Island, NY 10301
🌸 ASIA WEEK NEW YORK (March 19-27)
Asia Week New York 2026
📅 March 19-27, 2026 | 🌐 Various venues across NYC
Asian art and culture take over New York City! Galleries, auction houses, and museums showcase exceptional Asian art. Check the official website for participating venues and special exhibitions.
🌾 FARMERS MARKETS
Union Square Greenmarket
⏰ 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📱 GPS: Union Square Park, E 17th St & Broadway, New York, NY 10003
97th Street Greenmarket Friday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: W 97th St & Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
🏃♂️ FITNESS & RUNS
Line Dance Fitness
⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
📱 GPS: Betsy Head Park, 990 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Line up and get ready to move! Add to Calendar
Interval Walking Sessions
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Torsney Playground, 43rd Ave & 48th St, Queens, NY 11104
Brisk, slow and bodyweight exercise segments. Add to Calendar
Zumba Gold®
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center, 1797 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
Low-impact workout with Latin and International music. Add to Calendar
🎨 CULTURE & EXHIBITS
The Orchid Show 📸
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10451
Thousands of orchids in every shape, color, and size! Add to Calendar
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Conference House Park Visitor Center, 298 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307
Multi-artist exhibit highlighting endangered local and global species. Add to Calendar
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave, Fort Totten Park, Queens, NY 11359
🤝 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Forest Fridays Volunteer Stewardship
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Van Cortlandt Golf House, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY 10471
Help restore Van Cortlandt Park by removing invasive shrubs. Add to Calendar
Powell’s Cove Park Forest Restoration
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Powell’s Cove Park, 157th St & 11th Ave, Queens, NY 11357
It’s My Park at Andrew Haswell Green Park
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📱 GPS: Andrew Haswell Green Park, E 60th St & FDR Drive, New York, NY 10022
Volunteer for a general cleanup. Add to Calendar
♻️ SPECIAL WASTE DROP-OFF (All Boroughs)
NYC residents can drop off harmful products that are illegal to throw out in trash or recycling. FREE!
Bronx
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 Farragut St & East River (Enter on Farragut St)
Brooklyn
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 459 N Henry St (near 530 Kingsland Ave)
Manhattan
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 74 Pike Slip (Under Manhattan Bridge)
Queens
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 30th Ave between 120th & 122nd St
Staten Island
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 Off Muldoon Ave (West Shore Expressway)
📅 SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
🏃 MAJOR EVENTS & RUNS
Brooklyn Spring Half, 10K, 5K 📸 HOT PHOTO OP
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Prospect Park
🏙️ Borough: Brooklyn
📱 GPS: Prospect Park Grecian Shelter, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY 11215
📸 Why Go: Beautiful spring race through Brooklyn’s crown jewel! Great for capturing runners with the park’s scenic backdrop.
CRCA Central Park Racing Series 📸
⏰ Time: 4:00 AM – 8:30 AM
🏙️ Borough: Manhattan
📱 GPS: Central Park East Drive, New York, NY 10021
📸 Why Go: Early morning cycling race series! Great for capturing cyclists in golden hour light.
2026 Prospect Park Cycling Series 📸
⏰ Time: 4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🏙️ Borough: Brooklyn
📱 GPS: Prospect Park 3rd Street Entrance, Brooklyn, NY 11215
🏃 NYRR OPEN RUNS (FREE!)
NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Seaman Ave & Isham St, New York, NY 10034
Free 5K community-led run. Add to Calendar
NYRR Open Run: Morningside Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Morningside Park, 113th St & Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 10026
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Soundview Park, Lafayette Ave & Morrison Ave, Bronx, NY 10473
NYRR Open Run: St. Mary’s Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: St. Mary’s Park, St. Ann’s Ave & E 145th St, Bronx, NY 10455
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Canarsie Park, Seaview Ave & E 102nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
NYRR Open Run: Highland Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Highland Park, Elton St & Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11208
NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Shore Road Park, 79th St Entrance, Brooklyn, NY 11209
NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th St & 23rd Dr, Astoria, NY 11105
NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Baisley Pond Park, Rockaway Blvd & 150th St, Queens, NY 11434
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Crocheron Park, 35th Ave & 215th St, Queens, NY 11361
🌾 FARMERS MARKETS
Union Square Greenmarket
⏰ 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📱 GPS: Union Square Park, E 17th St & Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Inwood Greenmarket Saturday
⏰ 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: Isham St & Cooper St, New York, NY 10034
82nd Street Greenmarket Saturday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: E 82nd St & 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
Richard Tucker Square Farmers Market
⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📱 GPS: Richard Tucker Square, Broadway & 66th St, New York, NY 10023
🤝 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Soundview Park Forest Restoration
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Soundview Park, Lafayette Ave & Morrison Ave, Bronx, NY 10473
Protect forested areas through restoration work. Add to Calendar
Goodhue Park Forest Restoration
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Clove Lakes Park, 1150 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301
It’s My Park Day – Multiple Locations
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Locations:
- City Hall Park, Manhattan
- Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
- McKinley Park, Brooklyn
- Powell’s Cove Park, Queens
- Sunset Park, Brooklyn
- Montefiore Square, Manhattan
Urban Farm Volunteers – Randall’s Island
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Urban Farm, Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035
Help take care of this important educational farm. Add to Calendar
🎯 YOUTH SPORTS
Brooklyn Bridge Park Spring Youth Soccer Leagues
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Youth soccer for 1st – 6th graders. Add to Calendar
Girl’s Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave, Queens, NY 11355
Girl’s Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📱 GPS: Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave, Queens, NY 11355
Jr. Knicks Basketball League (10U)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave, Queens, NY 11355
Youth basketball for ages 8-10. Add to Calendar
🎨 CULTURE & EXHIBITS
The Orchid Show 📸
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10451
Thousands of orchids in every shape, color, and size! Add to Calendar
Family Art Project: Felted River
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
Craft woolly art pieces depicting underwater scenes. Add to Calendar
Forest Bathing: Spring Equinox 📸
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📱 GPS: Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
Celebrate spring with moments of grounding and mindfulness. Add to Calendar
The Van Cortlandt Super Hike (Vigorous) 📸
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx, NY 10471
8-mile journey through hidden gems of Van Cortlandt Park! Add to Calendar
Uncovering Uptown History: A Guided Walking Tour 📸
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY 10032
90-minute guided walking tour. Add to Calendar
Hudson Classical Theater Company: Writers-A-Go-Go!
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: 102nd St Field House, Riverside Park, New York, NY 10025
Afternoon of original one-act plays! Add to Calendar
🧘 FITNESS CLASSES
Zumba
⏰ 8:50 AM – 9:50 AM
📱 GPS: Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave, Queens, NY 11355
Hip Hop- Shape & Sweat
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
📱 GPS: Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Beatblend Dance Fitness
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
📱 GPS: St. Albans Congregational Church, 172-17 Linden Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 📍 Virtual/Online
Chair Yoga
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Fort Hamilton Senior Center, 9941 Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
♻️ COMMUNITY RECYCLING EVENTS
Community Recycling Event – Flatlands
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: 1097 Bergen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234
E-waste & textile recycling. Add to Calendar
Community Recycling Event – Middle Village
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: 80th St (between Juniper Blvd South & North), Queens, NY 11379
E-waste & textile recycling. Add to Calendar
📅 SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
🏃 MAJOR EVENTS & PARADES
Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade 📸 HOT PHOTO OP
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Marine Avenue between 3rd & 4th Ave
🏙️ Borough: Brooklyn
📱 GPS Address: Marine Ave & 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
📸 Why Go: Brooklyn’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day tradition! Great for capturing community pride, marching bands, and festive green attire along the Bay Ridge parade route.
5th Annual NYPD Memorial Run 📸
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
🏙️ Borough: Manhattan
📱 GPS: 611 W 204th St, New York, NY 10034
📸 Why Go: Honor Detectives Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Emotional and meaningful community event.
HEALing Run: HEAL Palestine
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🏙️ Borough: Brooklyn
📱 GPS: Prospect Park Grecian Shelter, Brooklyn, NY 11215
NYC St Pats 5K and 10K
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🏙️ Borough: Queens
📱 GPS: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
VCP Fun Run
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🏙️ Borough: Bronx
📱 GPS: Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway & 246th St, Bronx, NY 10471
🏃 NYRR OPEN RUNS (FREE!)
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Marine Park, Fillmore Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: 298 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 💰 FREE
📱 GPS: Cunningham Park Jogging Track, 196-10 Union Tpke, Queens, NY 11366
🌾 FARMERS MARKETS
Murray Hill Farmers Market
⏰ 5:30 AM – 7:30 PM
📱 GPS: 2nd Ave & E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016
Park Slope Farmers Market
⏰ 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: 4th St & 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket Sunday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: Carroll St & Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Columbia Greenmarket Sunday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: Broadway & W 114th St, New York, NY 10025
Cortelyou Greenmarket Sunday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: Cortelyou Rd & Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Forest Hills Greenmarket Sunday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: Queens Blvd & 70th Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Jackson Heights Greenmarket Sunday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📱 GPS: 79th St & Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
🎨 CULTURE & EXHIBITS
The Orchid Show 📸
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10451
Sunday Holy Hours – Flushing Meadows
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📱 GPS: Vatican Pavilion, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice’s Terracotta Garden 📸
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📱 GPS: H.H. Biddle House, 70 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307
The American Revolution Experience
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave, Queens, NY 11359
Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📱 GPS: Merchant’s House Museum, 29 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
Women’s History Month: Historic Women of Central Park 📸
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📱 GPS: E 60th St & 5th Ave, Central Park, New York, NY 10022
Hudson Classical Theater: Writers-A-Go-Go!
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: 102nd St Field House, Riverside Park, New York, NY 10025
🤝 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
It’s My Park at Ewen Park
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Ewen Park Dog Run, Bronx, NY 10463
Volunteering at Conference House Park
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📱 GPS: Conference House Museum, 298 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307
🧘 FITNESS CLASSES
Magnetic Archery
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Sunset Park Central Lawn, Brooklyn, NY 11220
FREE archery lessons with safe magnetic equipment!
Story Time and Craft: Frogs
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
Story time and frog craft! FREE!
Shirley Chisholm: Swim Prep
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, 925 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
📅 MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
🧘 MORNING WELLNESS & FITNESS
Line Dancing
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Betsy Head Park, 990 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Interval Walking Sessions
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📱 GPS: Torsney Playground, 43rd Ave & 48th St, Queens, NY 11104
Riverside Field House: Spring Bodyroll 📸
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: 102nd St Field House, Riverside Park, New York, NY 10025
Yoga en Español
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📱 GPS: NYPL Morningside Heights, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Senior Cardio Sculpt
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📱 GPS: Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th St, Queens, NY 11104
🎨 CULTURE & EXHIBITS
The Orchid Show 📸
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10451
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Conference House Park Visitor Center, 298 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307
The American Revolution Experience
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📱 GPS: Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave, Queens, NY 11359
🤝 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
It’s My Park at Stuyvesant Square
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📱 GPS: Stuyvesant Square, E 15th St & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Volunteering at Conference House Park
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📱 GPS: Conference House Museum, 298 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307
🧘 FITNESS CLASSES (AFTERNOON/EVENING)
Gentle Yoga
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📱 GPS: Queens Public Library Bayside, 214-20 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11361
Yoga
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📱 GPS: Brooklyn Public Library Kings Highway, 2903 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
BE BOLD: Ballet Programming 📸
⏰ 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
📱 GPS: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3570 Reservoir Oval E, Bronx, NY 10467
Chair Yoga
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📱 GPS: NYPL Eastchester Library, 1385 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461
Zumba
⏰ 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
📱 GPS: Highbridge Recreation Center, 2307 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
Rhythm & Melody Music Production
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📱 GPS: Detective Keith L Williams Field House, 288-135 130th St, Queens, NY 11420
Cardio Dance
⏰ 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
📱 GPS: NYPL Hamilton Grange Library, 503 W 145th St, New York, NY 10031
Virtual Yoga
⏰ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 📍 Virtual/Online
📸 PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUIDE: TOP PHOTO OPS THIS WEEKEND
As a press photographer, here are my top picks for the best photo opportunities this weekend:
- Eid al-Fitr Prayers (Friday 3/20) — GPS: Washington Square Park or Crotona Park — Emotional community celebrations, diverse crowds, beautiful cultural moments
- Brooklyn Spring Half Marathon (Saturday 3/21) — GPS: Prospect Park Grecian Shelter — Runners with scenic lake backdrop
- Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Sunday 3/22) — GPS: Marine Ave & 3rd Ave, Brooklyn — Bagpipers, marching bands, community pride
- The Orchid Show (All Weekend) — GPS: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx — Stunning macro shots and vibrant colors
- Asia Week New York (All Weekend) — Various galleries — Exquisite Asian art exhibitions across the city
- NYC St Pats 5K/10K (Sunday 3/22) — GPS: Flushing Meadows Corona Park — Runners around the Unisphere
- CRCA Central Park Racing Series (Saturday 3/21, 4 AM) — GPS: Central Park East Drive — Golden hour cycling shots
- Forest Bathing: Spring Equinox (Saturday 3/21) — GPS: Wave Hill — Mindfulness in nature, serene portraits
- Historic Women of Central Park (Sunday 3/22) — GPS: E 60th St & 5th Ave — History meets iconic NYC scenery
- Alice’s Terracotta Garden (All Weekend) — GPS: 70 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island — Unique artistic outdoor museum
💰 FREE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Looking for budget-friendly activities? Here are all the FREE events happening:
- All NYRR Open Runs — 10+ locations across NYC — FREE 5K runs
- All Farmers Markets — Multiple locations — FREE to browse
- Special Waste Drop-Off — All 5 boroughs — FREE recycling
- Community Recycling Events — Flatlands & Middle Village — FREE
- Eid al-Fitr Celebrations — Multiple locations — FREE to attend
- Magnetic Archery — Sunset Park, Sunday — FREE lessons
- Story Time and Craft — Greenbelt Nature Center, Sunday — FREE
- Girl’s Winter Softball Clinics — Ages 6-12, Queens — FREE
- Zumba & Fitness Classes — Multiple recreation centers — FREE
- Yoga Classes — Libraries and community centers — FREE
- Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Sunday — FREE to watch!
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Written by Howard Weiss
Press photographer and founder of NYC In Focus, covering the people, places, and events that make New York City extraordinary. Have an event to share? Reach out at howard@nycinfocus.com
Tags: NYC Events, Eid al-Fitr, St. Patrick’s Day, Brooklyn Half Marathon, Farmers Markets, Free Events, Asia Week, Weekly Guide, March 2026
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