NYC Mental Health Offerings for August 2025
Hey Y'all!
I know that in August, the days are long, the heat is relentless, and everything can start to feel like a bit much. Let this be your reminder that it’s okay to slow down, take a break, and put your own well-being first. Whether that means a real vacation or just giving yourself permission to do a little less, your mental health deserves that space. Let's make this month be about checking in with ourselves, finding small joys, and recharging however we need. You’ve got this.
Wishing you all the best,
Veshonte & the IndieSpace Team
Are you looking to center yourself and focus on self-care without breaking the bank? Look no further! IndieSpace is excited to share a monthly catalog of FREE classes and Workshops in the NYC Boroughs and Online Virtual options.
Check out recurring and one-time classes offered throughout August.
In the Boroughs
August 1 in Brooklyn – Public Craft Night
August 2 and 3 in Brooklyn – LeFrak Center at Lakeside: Opening Weekend Celebration
August 2 in Manhattan – Maison Millefleurs Opening Night Workshop: Power Flower Wearables
August 2 in Manhattan – Words & Wands: Storytime on the High Line with Infirnity
August 2 in the Bronx – Sumi Ink Workshop
August 4 in Queens – Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer+ Men's Mixer
August 4 in Queens – Mixer for LGBTQ Women, Femmes, & Thems
August 4 in Harlem – Silent reading Party - Evening Edition
August 5 in East Harlem – A Walk Down Memory Lane: A Writing Workshop w/ Jessica Hoppe
August 7 in Queens – Transcend Workshop: Know Your Rights – Immigration & the LGBTQ+ Community
August 7 in Staten Island – Adult Hike: Long Pond
August 8 in Brooklyn – Free Nutrition 101 Workshop hosted at Bedford Health Center
August 8 in Brooklyn – Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Workshop
August 8 in the Bronx – Lego Club For Adults
August 9 in Brooklyn – Graham Ave Block Party by Yoga Block Party
August 9 in Staten Island – Staten Island OutLOUD: "Braiding Sweetgrass"
August 10 in Brooklyn – The Dance: Tap Dance, from Master Juba to Hip Hop
August 11 in East Harlem – Summer Performing Arts Workshop: Playback Theater + Storytelling with Urban
August 12 in Harlem – CRUX LGBTQ Climbing
August 13 in Manhattan – Tai Chi with Pin Pin Su
August 14 in Manhattan – ¡Arriba! on the High Line
August 14 in Queens – Summer LGBT Dance Social with Brooklyn Contra
August 15 in Manhattan – Oculus Outdoors - FREE Movie Screenings, Dirty Dancing
August 16 in Manhattan – Oculus Outdoors - FREE Movie Screenings, Lilo & Stitch
August 16 in the Bronx – Urban Birding
August 19 in the Bronx – Literary Social Club: Yellowface
August 20 in Brooklyn – Public Craft Night
August 20 in Harlem – Rest and Digest Workshop
August 20 in Manhattan – Afro-Brazilian Dance with Maria Assis
August 20 in Manhattan – Wellness Wednesday – Eleve Sculpt
August 21 in East Harlem – Karaoke at the Library
August 22 in Brooklyn – Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Workshop
August 22 in the Bronx – Lego Club For Adults
August 23 in Queens – Yoga Beach Party @ Rockaway
August 23 in Staten Island – Birding in Bucks Hollow
August 23 in the Bronx – Meet me in the Garden: Reading Party
August 24 in Brooklyn – Summer Tea in Prospect Park
August 26 in Brooklyn – Let's Talk!
August 26 in Harlem – CRUX LGBTQ Climbing
August 27 in Queens – Free hours lecture: The Art of Chinese Flower Arranging and Ikebana
August 30 in Staten Island – Love Machine: A Community Day & Exhibition Closing Party
Mondays in Brooklyn – Guided Meditation
Mondays in Manhattan – Bryant Park Public Tours
Tuesdays in East Harlem – NYC Mommies Club
Tuesdays in East Harlem – Maternal Yoga
Tuesdays in Manhattan – Bryant Park Yoga: Tuesday Morning Classes 2025
Wednesdays in Manhattan – Bryant Park Yoga: Wednesday Evening Classes 2025
Thursdays in Brooklyn – Prospect Park Stroller Walk
Thursdays in Brooklyn – Toddler & Me Workout
Fridays in Brooklyn – Prospect Park Wellness Walk
Saturdays in The Bronx – BronxRockets Run/Walk Group
Sundays in Queens – Beginners Salsa
Online Events
August 1 – Virtual LGBTQ+ BIPOC Meet-Up
August 26 – Financial Literacy Series
August 26 – Partners in Health Chat