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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.
Education Events
Monday, August 19, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Language Classes
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season.
Free!
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Early Math Program
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn early elementary math—counting, shapes, basic addition and subtraction, and more—for free.
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park: Knitting
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Swing by for free instruction from Knitty City, New York City’s favorite yarn community and store, and knit with fellow enthusiasts. Yarn and needles are provided.
Free!
Kids Music or Family Sign Language
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn American Sign Language through songs and play with other parents, educators, and/or children close to your child’s age.
Free!
Kids
HRPK's Community EcoPaddle
at Pier 84, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join Hudson River Park and Manhattan Kayak Company at the Pier 84 Boathouse for an evening of kayaking and oyster research
Battle Week 2019: Battle of Brooklyn Neighborhood Walking Tour
at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join Old Stone House Board Member and Hunter College Archaeology Professor William J. Parry for a neighborhood tour of the Battle of Brooklyn.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly-restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Douglass and DeGraw Pool
at Douglas and DeGraw Pool (in Thomas Greene Playground), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Sheltering Arms Pool
at Sheltering Arms Pool (in Sheltering Arms Playground), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Commodore Barry Pool
at Commodore Barry Pool (in Commodore Barry Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Dry Dock Pool
at Dry Dock Pool (in Dry Dock Playground), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Claremont Pool
at Claremont Pool (in Claremont Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Fisher Pool
at Fisher Pool, Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool at Cool Pools locations!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Liberty Pool
at Liberty Pool (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Wagner Pool
at Wagner Pool (in Triboro Plaza), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Writers Workshop
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park's Writers Workshops are geared to sharpen, polish, and improve your skills as a writer.
Free!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Early Math Program
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn early elementary math—counting, shapes, basic addition and subtraction, and more—for free.
Free!
Kids
Oh Behave! with The Mannerhausens
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Join Zany British sisters Eddy and Kit as they use family “pearls of wisdom” to address social awareness, manners, and kindness in a hilarious one-of-a-kind way!
Free!
Kids
NYPL StoryTime at Ollie's Playgound
at Ollie's Playground (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us for a free storytime event in partnership with the Hamilton Grange Branch of the New York Public Library.
Free!
Kids
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: All Abilities Dance Workshop
at Lawn at 133rd and Marginal Streets (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Rooftop Painting
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This is an outdoor watercolor painting and monotype printmaking workshop at sunset on the beloved rooftop of Tony Dapolito Recreation Center!
Free!
Twilight in the Garden: Stargazing in the Garden
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Learn what it takes to be an amateur astronomer in New York City, get oriented to the night sky, test out a telescope in the garden, and observe the starry night high above Wave Hill.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore natural areas and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Summer Sports Experience: Flag Football Clinic
at 159 Street and Booth Memorial Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This instructional series will feature fundamental instructional drills and strategies for boys and girls ages 9 - 14 in a supervised environment.
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Park (in Tudor Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring a bike and a helmet for this free, fun event for children ages five or older! Show your kids how to ride a two-wheeler. Exact location: Tudor Park , Asphalt Softball Field…
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Historic New York: Orchard Beach
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Orchard Beach has a rich and significant history dating back to The Great Depression. Take a journey through time and learn about Orchard Beach past and present.
Free!
Garden Story Hour: Feelings
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy storytelling, songs, movement, and hands-on activities for kids all set in the Wyckoff Children’s Garden.
Free!
Kids
History & Mysteries of Snug Harbor Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Hidden time capsules, statues, murder, ghost sightings, and more!
August Tour
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Washington Square Park docent for a free tour and learn about the expansive and colorful history of this space.
Free!
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Zodiac Shadow Puppets
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019 | 12 – 3 PM |… Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Zodiac Shadow Puppets
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Snug Harbor Heritage Farm Tour: Fall Crops and Cover Crops
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Learn about fall crops at the Heritage Farm. We’ll tour the winter squash block and fall row crops.
IndoRican Multicultural Dance Performance: Taino Calling Song
at Dongan Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The piece represents the indigenous people of Puerto Rico and healing through dance. It is a community-based circle dance lead by a female elder.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: East Meadow Tree Walk
at Conservatory Garden (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Stroll through the idyllic East Meadow, appreciating some of the most beautiful beech trees in Central Park, and others that give the area its character.
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun.
Free!
Kids
Monday, August 26, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Language Classes
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro.
Free!
Bryant Park: Knitting
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Swing by for free instruction from Knitty City, New York City’s favorite yarn community and store, and knit with fellow enthusiasts. Yarn and needles are provided.
Free!
Kids Music or Family Sign Language
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn American Sign Language through songs and play with other parents, educators, and/or children close to your child’s age.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Douglass and DeGraw Pool
at Douglas and DeGraw Pool (in Thomas Greene Playground), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Sheltering Arms Pool
at Sheltering Arms Pool (in Sheltering Arms Playground), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Commodore Barry Pool
at Commodore Barry Pool (in Commodore Barry Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Dry Dock Pool
at Dry Dock Pool (in Dry Dock Playground), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Claremont Pool
at Claremont Pool (in Claremont Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Fisher Pool
at Fisher Pool, Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool at Cool Pools locations!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Liberty Pool
at Liberty Pool (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Wagner Pool
at Wagner Pool (in Triboro Plaza), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Writers Workshop
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park's Writers Workshops are geared to sharpen, polish, and improve your skills as a writer.
Free!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: All Abilities Dance Workshop
at Lawn at 133rd and Marginal Streets (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Rooftop Painting
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This is an outdoor watercolor painting and monotype printmaking workshop at sunset on the beloved rooftop of Tony Dapolito Recreation Center!
Free!
Friday, August 30, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: East Meadow Tree Walk
at Conservatory Garden (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Stroll through the idyllic East Meadow, appreciating some of the most beautiful beech trees in Central Park, and others that give the area its character.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Summer Sports Experience: Flag Football Clinic
at 159 Street and Booth Memorial Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This instructional series will feature fundamental instructional drills and strategies for boys and girls ages 9 - 14 in a supervised environment.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Inflating Colors
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Design and craft your own colorful inflatables using plastic sheets and tape, then inflate your creations for an interactive movement performance.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallets Cove (in Socrates Sculpture Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse offers free kayaking and canoeing from Socrates’ beach at Hallets Cove.
Free!
Kids
Heather Garden Tour with Ken Chaya
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with expert naturalist Ken Chaya and learn about the dozens of plants currently in bloom.
Free!
Monday, September 2, 2019
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Douglass and DeGraw Pool
at Douglas and DeGraw Pool (in Thomas Greene Playground), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Sheltering Arms Pool
at Sheltering Arms Pool (in Sheltering Arms Playground), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Commodore Barry Pool
at Commodore Barry Pool (in Commodore Barry Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Dry Dock Pool
at Dry Dock Pool (in Dry Dock Playground), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Claremont Pool
at Claremont Pool (in Claremont Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Fisher Pool
at Fisher Pool, Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line, or spending time by the pool at Cool Pools locations!
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Liberty Pool
at Liberty Pool (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Cool Pools NYC: Media Education at Wagner Pool
at Wagner Pool (in Triboro Plaza), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn photography and videography in these pop-up workshops while waiting on line or spending time by the pool.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Kids
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: Rooftop Painting
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This is an outdoor watercolor painting and monotype printmaking workshop at sunset on the beloved rooftop of Tony Dapolito Recreation Center!
Free!
Friday, September 6, 2019
Coffee & Crosswords Workshop
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get tips and advice for solving crosswords from our puzzle experts.
Free!
Evening Farm Experience
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the beautiful Urban Farm. Taste in-season produce, smell the flowers, and learn about the farm’s unique crops and mission.
Free!
Greenbelt on the Go: Bat Hike
at Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Walk around Clove Lakes Park to look for bats. Learn what they eat, how they catch prey, and understand more about these creatures of the night. Suitable for ages 7 +.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Summer Sports Experience: Flag Football Clinic
at 159 Street and Booth Memorial Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This instructional series will feature fundamental instructional drills and strategies for boys and girls ages 9 - 14 in a supervised environment.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Andean Culture and Crafting
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Engage with pre-Hispanic Andean culture (specifically from Inca and Chavin civilizations) through crafting.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
The Explorer's Club: Survival Crash Course
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this fun, family-friendly program you will learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Kids
Monday, September 9, 2019
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Grow Herbs in Your Windowsill Using Hydroponics
at Carver Community Garden, Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn how to save money and extend your growing season using one of the oldest methods of window farming: hydroponics.
Free!
Composting With Lovely Red Worms
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this workshop, we will learn how to make and maintain an indoor vermicomposting system.
Free!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Kids
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Indigenous Soil Practices
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to nourish urban soils combining traditional indigenous soil management practices with modern agricultural technology.
Free!
Chicken Care Part 3: Winterize Your Chicken Coop
at Green Gems (in ), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn the nuts and bolts of keeping chickens in the city through the colder months.
Free!
Friday, September 13, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Tour
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Carpentry 101
at Citizens for a Better Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We’ll discuss lumber and hardware selection, explain and use some measuring tools, and practice using hand and power tools on small garden projects like a raised bed.
Free!
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Playground Design
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Isamu Noguchi designed playgrounds that are also works of art. Join Noguchi Museum educators to explore how a playground can be a sculpture, and then design your own.
Free!
Kids
Writers Workshop for Teens
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
?Learn how to craft a college essay in this free workshop for teens.
Free!
Monarch Celebration
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us during what should be the height of monarch butterfly migration in our area. We’ll explore our gardens and natural areas in search of these charismatic creatures.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Discovery Day at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer with tours, bicycling, and activities for all ages.
Free!
Event
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sharing Our Farm Traditions: From the Caribbean to the Bronx
at La Finca del Sur, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
We will tour the garden, discuss Caribbean crops that grow well in this region, and hear about their connections with growing food.
Free!
South Asian Medicinal Plants
at Drew Gardens, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join gardeners at Drew Gardens to discuss South Asian medicinal plants that grow in this region such as turmeric, ginger, black seed/nigella, bay leaf, moringa, bitter melon, and stinging nettle.
Free!
Inwood Rocks! Geology Hike
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The island of Manhattan is built on three strata know as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Join our Urban Park Rangers on this hike and find out why Manhattan rocks!
Free!
Monday, September 16, 2019
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Bench Building
at I.S. 318 Project Roots, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Create a seating area for socializing and holding meetings in your garden by building some simple benches.
Free!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Wondrous Water
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
On World Water Monitoring Day, we’ll address the importance of protecting our local water bodies and showcase how Randall's Island Park Alliance's staff track the water’s health!
Free!
Kids
Pawpaw Party
at Smiling Hogshead Ranch, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Get to know pawpaw, a native fruit tree! Learn about where to find paw paw, how to grow them, and more.
Free!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Kids
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 62, Manhattan , Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun!
Free!
Kids
Roots Workshops: 'Choices Beyond Food'
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn practical and innovative ways you can take sustainability to the next level in your own community and beyond.
Free!
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
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
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
East Village Gardens Walk
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the neighborhood with our Urban Park Rangers, and discover some of these "hidden" gardens that unite local residents.
Free!
Coastal Exploration
at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on Rockaway Beach to explore the ecological diversity of our coastal shorelines.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Welcome to the Garden: Making a Sandwich Board Sign
at Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden, Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
We will also learn how to make a very simple, but very effective welcome sign that you can place on the sidewalk in front of the garden gate to invite neighbors and passersby.
Free!
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Welcome to the Garden: Making a Sandwich Board Sign
at Evergreen Community Garden (in Kissena Corridor Park), Queens
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
We will also learn how to make a very simple, but very effective welcome sign that you can place on the sidewalk in front of the garden gate to invite neighbors and passersby.
Free!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 27, 2019
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Get Hooked Fishing Festival
at Southern waterfront just south of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with the fish and wildlife that live along our shoreline!
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Fall Care of Pollinator Perennials
at Rainbow Block Association Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fall, not spring, is the best time to care for perennials: it’s when they’re growing roots. We’ll learn about the differing needs of the 15 species of colorful perennials.
Free!
Saltwater Fishing
at East 10th Street and FDR Drive (in John V. Lindsay East River Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun.
Free!
Kids
Jamaica Bay Greenway Bike Tour
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bike along Jamaica Bay while enjoying the sights and sounds of fall. ?Tour will end back at meeting location.
Free!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Meadow Walk: Sensational Seeds
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow and learn about the beautiful native fall blooms and their diverse seeds and seed pods, from milkweed to coneflower.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Grow Your Own Natural Plant-Based Dyes
at Green Patch on Walton, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join urban farmer and artist Sajata Epps to learn the basic techniques for using plants to create beautiful colors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan's only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous children's book, fishing clinics, live music, food and art vendors, Urban Park Ranger presentations, and more!
Free!
Event
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Hands on History: Design Your Own 19th Century Jewelry
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Happy 250th Birthday, Mary Alsop King! In honor of the lady of King Manor, come learn about 19th-century jewelry and styles Mary wore in her portrait. Then make your own 19th-century inspired jewelry.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
400 Years of Inequality: A People’s Observance
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We invite the community to gather with us to nationally acknowledge and reflect upon the 400 years since Africans were first brought to Jamestown to be sold into bondage.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Fall Walks
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Walk with us through our gardens, woodland trail, and wetlands to see the colorful changes happening on the Island.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
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
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Fall Walks
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Walk with us through our gardens, woodland trail, and wetlands to see the colorful changes happening on the Island.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 25, 2019
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmsted gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Mycological Society Walk
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with the New York Mycological Society to hunt for fungi in all its many forms.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at General Grant National Memorial (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmsted gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Bulbs: Designing and Planting
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn about different types of bulbs, how to properly plant them, and how to design a beautiful spring display full of flowers with The Battery Conservancy’s chief horticulturist.
Free!
Hands on History: Paint Your Own Miniature Portrait
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about the art of miniature painting around the world—from the United States to France to India—and then make your own to take home!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
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
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Hands on History: Make Your Own Scented Pomander!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own pomander at King Manor, then visit the rest of the museum and enjoy our holiday decor!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
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
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