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NYC Parks aims to make sure that all New Yorkers get the most out of the great outdoors. While many of our events are accessible, these parks events are geared specifically towards people with physical disabilities.
Arts & Crafts Events
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Adaptive Art
at St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
ur adaptive art program is a modified creative art program that allows participants to paint, color, draw, and design art pieces.
Kids and Families Recycle-to-Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Make fun projects from recyclable materials.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Free!
Kids
Adults Le Petit Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Create Miniature Art 2.5"x3.5" - 4"x6" visual Arts paintings, sketches, fiber arts, paintings, greeting cards, coasters, and more!
Free!
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Adults Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
Free!
S.T.E.M. Thursdays
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will create projects that are inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will be inspired to use their imagination to create fun projects, including making their own games
Free!
Kids
Evening Cocktail & Craft: Holiday Wreaths
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Create your own festive holiday wreath while sipping on a seasonal cocktail!
Friday, December 13, 2019
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Free!
Kids
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Participants will create projects inspired by the changing seasons
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Saturday Morning Arts and Activities
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Children will engage in arts and tabletop activity presented by a facilitator.
Free!
Kids
Celebrate Saint Nicholas
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come learn about the history of Saint Nicholas Day through a special eye-spy tour of the house, craft projects, games, and hot chocolate around our campfire.
Free!
Kids
Winter Nature Crafts
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Create crafts using natural materials found outdoors with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Create your own festive holiday wreath using fresh-cut pine, fir, and other evergreens.
Kids
A Victorian Holiday Party
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The halls of the Morris-Jumel Mansion will be decked for our annual Victorian Holiday Party featuring a costume contest! Join us for a themed tour, a holiday reading, caroling, and a holiday photo booth!
Event
Con Edison Family Day: Paper Ornaments & Pomanders
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Make an old-fashioned style paper ornament and fragrant holiday pomander to add to your tree or the mansion's community tree!
Kids
Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Children and families will celebrate and learn about winter holidays participate in arts and crafts, music,…
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage and Basket Weaving
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Try your hand at tying and weaving techniques using cordage made from plant fiber.
Free!
Children's Olmsted Holiday Celebration
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the man who loved the earth, Frederick Law Olmsted with craft activities, music, games, and a story time…
Free!
Kids
Monday, December 16, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark - Printmaking Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Join artist Sonomi Kobayashi for a printmaking workshop. Participants will learn various printmaking without press techniques.
Free!
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Adults Mixed Media Arts Technique
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
Free!
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Adaptive Art
at St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
ur adaptive art program is a modified creative art program that allows participants to paint, color, draw, and design art pieces.
Kids and Families Recycle-to-Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Make fun projects from recyclable materials.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Free!
Kids
Adults Le Petit Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Create Miniature Art 2.5"x3.5" - 4"x6" visual Arts paintings, sketches, fiber arts, paintings, greeting cards, coasters, and more!
Free!
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Adults Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
Free!
S.T.E.M. Thursdays
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will create projects that are inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will be inspired to use their imagination to create fun projects, including making their own games
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 20, 2019
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Free!
Kids
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Yeti, Set, Snow! + Holiday Puppet Building Workshop
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish…
Kids
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Participants will create projects inspired by the changing seasons
Free!
Kids
Fun Winter Wonderland
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun family event this holiday season. Everyone will have a chance to take a picture with Santa, participate in art and crafts, and play games.
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Saturday Morning Arts and Activities
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Children will engage in arts and tabletop activity presented by a facilitator.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day: Festive Felt and Fiber Crafts
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kids and parents will have fun making cute Christmas Trees out of paper, as an ornament to hang at home.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Winter Nature Crafts
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Find your muse in nature. Learn how to make art collages and animal figures with objects from nature.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Adults Mixed Media Arts Technique
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
Free!
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Kids and Families Recycle-to-Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Make fun projects from recyclable materials.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Free!
Kids
Adults Le Petit Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Create Miniature Art 2.5"x3.5" - 4"x6" visual Arts paintings, sketches, fiber arts, paintings, greeting cards, coasters, and more!
Free!
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Adults Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
Free!
S.T.E.M. Thursdays
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will create projects that are inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will be inspired to use their imagination to create fun projects, including making their own games
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 27, 2019
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Free!
Kids
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
Free!
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Participants will create projects inspired by the changing seasons
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Saturday Morning Arts and Activities
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Children will engage in arts and tabletop activity presented by a facilitator.
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kids and parents will have fun making cute Christmas Trees out of paper, as an ornament to hang at home.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Adults Mixed Media Arts Technique
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
Free!
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Yeti, Set, Snow! + Holiday Puppet Building Workshop
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish…
Kids
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark - Watercolor Series
at Recreation Center 54, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join artist Fran Del Re for a watercolor painting workshop. Participants will learn how to paint using watercolor techniques. Feel free to bring your own photo to work from.
Free!
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark - Watercolor Series
at Recreation Center 54, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join artist Fran Del Re for a watercolor painting workshop. Participants will learn how to paint using watercolor techniques. Feel free to bring your own photo to work from.
Free!
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Yeti, Set, Snow! + Holiday Puppet Building Workshop
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish…
Kids
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark - Watercolor Series
at Recreation Center 54, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join artist Fran Del Re for a watercolor painting workshop. Participants will learn how to paint using watercolor techniques. Feel free to bring your own photo to work from.
Free!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Yeti, Set, Snow! + Holiday Puppet Building Workshop
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish…
Kids
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Yeti, Set, Snow! + Holiday Puppet Building Workshop
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish…
Kids
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Free!
Kids
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