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from May 25, 2013 to May 5, 2014
in Waterfront (x) category
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Catch & Release Fishing
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must…
Category: Nature, Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
at West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free outdoor Zumba class each week at West Harlem Piers.
Category: Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition
at Beach 94th Street and Shore Front Parkway (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please join us at the Dome to view the proposals and cast your vote for the Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Sunset Ecology Cruise
at Pier 4 (in Sheepshead Bay Piers), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us aboard the "Golden Sunshine" for our annual cruise along the backwaters of Jamaica Bay.
Category: Birding, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Waterfront
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs
at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (in Jamaica Bay Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come see the annual mating ritual of the horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs.
Category: Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Catch & Release Fishing
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem!
Category: Nature, Games, Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Basic Canoeing
at Oakland Lake Park (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes, to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.
Category: Nature, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Sweet Spot
at West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Musical Directions and the legendary NYC DJ Herbert Holler bring you a family-friendly gathering of community, cultures & music lovers of all ages.
Category: Dance, Festivals, Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition
at Beach 94th Street and Shore Front Parkway (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please join us at the Dome to view the proposals and cast your vote for the Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Catch & Release Fishing
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must…
Category: Nature, Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
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