This Weekend In Parks

Photo by Malcolm Pinckney

Medieval Festival
Fort Tryon Park
Sunday, September 30, 2012
11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Please join us for the 28th annual Medieval Festival on September 30th, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Fort Tryon Park. This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Visitors are entertained by authentic medieval music, dance, magic, and performances. The afternoon is concluded with a thrilling joust between knights on horseback.

The festival is held in the area surrounding the world famous Cloisters, a magnificent museum of medieval art located in northern Manhattan.

The event is free but Medieval crafts, clothing, etc. and food will be available for purchase.

Raptor Fest
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)
Sunday, September 30, 2012
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Learn all about majestic raptors at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Hawks, falcons, owls and other birds of prey will be on hand for flight demonstrations and more! Presented in partnership with the Urban Park Rangers and the Prospect Park Alliance.

Saturday, September 29

Plant Rescue with the Conservation Crew
9:00 a.m.
Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx

Isham Park Centennial Celebration
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Isham Park, Manhattan

Sunday, September 30

The Amazing Maize Maze
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Queens County Farm Museum, Queens

Busy, Beautiful Bees
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island

Discover Tours
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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