Gobble, gobble! It's Turkey Day again, and no one helps you get into the festive spirit more than Parks. We'll teach you all you need to know about every part of this national celebration, from its history to its food. Parks will be serving up plenty of holiday spirit for the kids and adults, so bring the whole family and come on out.
Events
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Thanks to Native Americans
11:00 a.m.Discover vibrant Native American history and learn about their contributions to our society.
Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Turkey-cology
1:00 p.m.The elusive Meleagris gallopavo (wild turkey) has been long a favorite challenge of…
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Turkey Trot
1:00 p.m.Ben Franklin once believed that the turkey ought to be our national bird. Come find out why…
Location: Midland Beach Playground, Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Turkey Count Hike
10:00 a.m.Join us on our annual turkey count as we try to find this elusive bird on the Siwanoy Trail.
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Education, Must See Events, Nature, Tours
Cost: Free
Thanksgiving Day Crafts
11:00 a.m.Learn about the first Thanksgiving Day, then create your own Thanksgiving Day craft. …
Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Category: Cultural, Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Pre-Thanksgiving Hike
11:00 a.m.Let's go on a long hike on some of the parks longest trails to make some room for…
Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens
Category: Athletic Events, Tours
Cost: Free
Native American History
1:00 p.m.Long before Europeans arrived, Manhattan Island was home to the Lenape people. Inwood…
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Local History Club
1:00 p.m.November's theme will be about the myths and realities of Thanksgiving, as well as how we…
Location: Blue Heron Park Preserve, Staten Island
Category: Cultural, Education, Must See Events
Cost: Free
Friday, November 27, 2009
6th Annual Turkey Be Gone Hike
10:00 a.m.Join the Greenbelt educators for our annual day-after-Thanksgiving hike in the Greenbelt.…
Location: Blood Root Valley (Greenbelt), Staten Island
Category: Athletic Events, Kids, Nature, Tours
Cost: Free
Thanksgiving Weekend Art and Craft Fair
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Avoid the crowds at the mall and do your holiday shopping in a picturesque Victorian…
Location: Alice Austen House & Park, Staten Island
Category: The Arts, Cultural
Cost: Free
Thanksgiving Day Special! Cross-Park Promenade
11:00 a.m.You will see many surprises on this walk. A hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Education, Tours
Cost: Free
Native American History
1:00 p.m.What better way is there to celebrate Thanksgiving than to learn about some of Queens'…
Location: Forest Park, Queens
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Post Turkey Day Super Hike
11:00 a.m.A post-Thanksgiving tradition! Come with the Rangers on a long hike to work off those extra…
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Athletic Events, Nature, Tours
Cost: Free
Healthy Hike
11:00 a.m.Feeling a little weighed down after Thanksgiving? Get away from it all for an hour or…
Location: Bloomingdale Park, Staten Island
Category: Athletic Events, Tours
Cost: Free
Trot Off Your Turkey
12:00 p.m.Explore it all from the 59th Street Pond to the Harlem Meer. Walking shoes and a good…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature, Tours
Cost: Free