Welcome.
OutdoorFest aims to create a community of New York's urban-based outdoor enthusiasts.
OutdoorFest aims to create a community of New York's urban-based outdoor enthusiasts.
This is it! Come celebrate the outdoor community of New York City and hear from Polar Explorer Barbara Hillary!
A joyful union of acrobatics and yoga! You do not need a partner to attend, just a good attitude and the desire to "fly."
Slackline clinics for the beginner and intermediate slacker! The perfect way to kick of a summer on the line.
Train to climb. Get in shape at Brooklyn Boulders with BKBFIT.
Another afternoon of fishing - a perfect event for beginners and families
In this 2 hour lesson under the spectacular views of downtown Manhattan you will learn the basic terminology and principles on how to sail a 30' sailboat.
Community hike for five miles in five parks - let NYC's nature be your gym for the day.
Head to the Rockaways for a full day out with NY Surfing Buddies!
Take a break from the craziness of send city (aka Empire State of Climb) and hit the MPHC roof for some slacklining with Becky Hahn.
Gotham's greatest join together to crush incredible routes for amazing prizes.
Want to try paddling in NYC? Join NY Outrigger for a novice canoe & SUP sessions on the Hudson.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is booming in New York City. Head to Manhattan Kayak to find out more about how to get started in this 60 minute land + water session.
Celebrate culture, student achievement, and rowing in the Bronx!
Help another amazing organization - the Lower East Side Ecology Center - build the park on Pier 42.
A chance for outdoor enthusiasts to experience an introduction to the sport of surfing.
Head up to Pelham Bay Park for National Trails Day!
Be part of exploration history. Today we skype with the famous oceanographer Fabien Cousteau as his lives in his underwater laboratory for 31 days.
Did you know you can get to thousands of miles of trails via public transit? Today we'll meet at Port Authority to take the Short Line bus up to Bear Mountain for National Trails Day.
Explore the “wilds” of the greenest borough: Staten Island. Wolfe’s Pond Park is a collection of contrasts: east coast forest, secluded ponds, burbling streams, swampy land, tidal basin and ocean beach.
Join The Cliffs at LIC and NYC Bouldering guidebook author Gaz Leah at one of the world's most unusual climbing areas, Central Park.
It's bird migration season in New York City. Head out with NYC Audubon and Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy for an educational walk.
Beer, prizes, and local adventurers converge at Whole Foods Columbus Circle.
What kind of challenges do a devoted couple and their dog face when they take on their dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine? Watch as they trek six months on America's oldest footpath and meet the filmmaker afterwards.
Did you know that almost every tree in Central Park has been mapped by a local expert? This is a nature walk by Ken Chaya - the Man Who Mapped the Trees.
Summer Fridays are here! Skip out of work early and head over to the 79th Street Boat Basin to hit the water with Atlantic Yachting.
Beer, prizes, and local adventurers converge at Whole Foods Columbus Circle.
Ladies surfer night starts with a screening of AWAY by Elisa Bates and ends with planning a summer female surfing event.
Watch the sunset and take in the night while riding along NYC's West Side, hitting a few magical stops along the way.
Join REI Soho + Gaz Leah for a night centered on bouldering in New York City
Ever feel like you need some fresh air? Well, come by and get some suggestions on where to hike in the greater metro area.
Beer, prizes, and local adventurers converge at Whole Foods Columbus Circle.
Ready to run with a pro? Eliud Ngetich will join tonight's run starting from Tent & Trails and led by Rachel Becker of STRENGTH+Sole.
National Running Day: explore Staten Island's trails on a Twilight Trail Run.
Ready to meet some local superstars? Long distance thru-hikers from trails worldwide join together for a panel + reunion at Eastern Mountain Sports Soho.
It's trivia night! All things outdoors from photo identification, backcountry knowledge, and local outdoor facts.
Do you know how to build a fire without matches, signal rescue, construct a simple shelter, or assemble a basic survival kit?
Help heal NYC's waterways with this bioswale building project.
Get out of the gym and get fit outside. Join The Rise for an intense morning workout.
Beer, prizes, and local adventurers converge at Whole Foods Columbus Circle.
A mega Mappy Hour co-hosted by OutdoorFest & the Appalachian Mountain Club
Bikepacking--or backpacking by bike--is an amazing way to discover new outdoor destinations!
An insight on the methods, gear and experiences of Andy Laub - adventure filmmaker and Director of As It Happens TV.
It's movie night at REI! Relax after a long day at work and watch as "Squatch" journeys among the famous Camino de Santiago.
Join S.S. Brooklyn for a panel with local outdoor entrepreneurs.
Join NYC expert Ava Chin on a foraging adventure in Brooklyn.
Learn to surf in Queens! Head to the Rockaways and hit the waves (after a lesson of course).
Learn to fish on the "west coast" of Manhattan with Big City Fishers.
Knot tying, backpacking basics and family camping safety all in Prospect Park!
Watch local FDNY + NYPD race on the Harlem River, learn basic rowing techniques, and connect with an incredible NYC organization.
Help protect local beaches. Join Loomstate, Skraptacular and the NY chapter of Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup in Rockaway!
Beer, prizes, and local adventurers converge at Whole Foods Columbus Circle.
In this 2 hour lesson under the spectacular views of downtown Manhattan you will learn the basic terminology and principles on how to sail a 30' sailboat.
Ready for a truly urban adventure? Check out Intro to Parkour with the Movement Creative.
Prepping for a long race, bike tour, or just looking to improve your cycling? Come to Yoga for Cyclists and improve strength, flexibility, and focus.
Relax to the sound of birds overhead in the quiet woods of the Staten Island Greenbelt for morning yoga.
Walk by Indian Lake on your way to the wide open fields of a local NYC gem: Crotona Park.
Explore River Road and the Palisades Park right over the GWB!
Join Inner City Outings for a day in Van Cortlandt Park to meet some local students and explore nature with them!
aWant to start your weekend off feeling refreshed? Join us for some Vinyasa yoga and refreshing mineral water.
It's time for a relaxing afternoon in the park! Bring your friends and family for field day.
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club for one of the Hudson Valley's most famous ascents up the thrilling Breakneck Ridge.
We'll be spending the first night of OutdoorFest under the stars. Head out to camp at Floyd Bennett field with us for sunset yoga, stargazing, and campfire fun.
Get ready to go - leave work early and head over to the OutdoorFest launch party!
Calling all bike commuters! Join the first official OutdoorFest event on your way to work. We'll be bike commuting together over the Williamsburg Bridge to Union Square.
OutdoorFest kicks off with a VIP-only party at BioLite's incredible Dumbo loft.
