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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
Wednesday, June 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor in the Garden
at Maggies Magic Garden, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint – so grab a paintbrush and let your creative side shine! All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Art Inspired By Constructivism
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists using various art techniques. The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop.
Free!
Thursday, June 27, 2019
University Open Air
at The Rose Garden
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A free series of classes taught by refugees and immigrants who were teachers, researchers, and academics in their home countries. Please note: Times vary.
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.
NYPL: Toddler Story Time at El Catano
at El Catano Community Garden, Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come to the garden for a morning of singing, dancing, and storytelling.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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
Spelling Bee
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Contestants will have the chance to put their spelling knowledge to the test. Don't miss this fun, free spelling challenge!
Free!
Event
Friday, June 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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 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.
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!
Art Inspired By Thierry Bishe
at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists and various techniques.
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!
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Forest Park - Trail Work
at Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants as well as close trails in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Book Giveaway for Young Readers
at Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Halsey, Ralph, and Howard Community Garden will be hosting a book giveaway for young readers. Join the community in the garden to take part.
Free!
Kids
University Open Air
at The Rose Garden
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A free series of classes taught by refugees and immigrants who were teachers, researchers, and academics in their home countries. Please note: Times vary.
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.
Learn to Ride
at Annadale Playground, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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: Annadale Playground , Basketball Courts…
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!
Fragrant Garden Walk and Lavender Workshop
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the Water’s Edge Garden and learn fun facts about the variety of fragrant and medicinal plants.
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.
Threads - A History of Linen From Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join us for a free lecture and learning activity on the history of linen. We will explore the making of flax into linen.
Free!
Saturday Fun with Justin the Magician
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: My Other Self – Crafting Alter-Egos
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Inspired by the artist Yali Romagoza’s alter-ego “Cuquita the Cuban Doll,” participants transform into an alternate version of themselves using fabric, yarn, magazine clippings, and embellishments.
Free!
Kids
Hull Street Garden Opening Celebration
at Hull Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hey Brooklyn, come join us for our garden opening filled with activities for all ages. It's free and open to the public.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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 Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (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.
Science in the Bay
at Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 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.
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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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 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
Science in the Woods with Alley Pond Environmental Center
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
During each program, we will go on a walk, do something kind for the forest, and make something creative.
Free!
Kids
Public Art Unveiling + Performance : Hospicio Cabañas (Playable Stage for Thunder Hawk)
at 111th Street and 49th Avenue Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us at the opening celebration of a public artwork by Karl Orozco, who has partnered with Mexican indigenous performance group Tonalxochitl Danza Mexica to celebrate histories of colonial resistance.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 1, 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 Alexander von Humboldt statue (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.
Event
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.
Tuesday, July 2, 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.
Nature Nick's Animal Adventure
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Nature Nick, New York's favorite zoologist, for a fast-paced and originally scripted show featuring exotic wildlife from all corners of the world.
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
Chicken Care Part 2: Basic Chicken Healthcare
at Pleasant Village Community Garden
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this workshop, we will discuss healthcare basics and learn how to safely catch, hold, and inspect a chicken for health issues.
Free!
Wednesday, July 3, 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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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: 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.
Central Park Tour: Great Lawn Tree Walk
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn, which was once a reservoir that served the City. Discover the history of the area and the flora that surrounds the famous pastoral landscape.
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.
Thursday, July 4, 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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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.
Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark "The Little Red Lighthouse".
Free!
Event
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
Friday, July 5, 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.
After Independence Day Seed Starting
at River Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to start seeds for a wildflower corridor and community garden vegetables. Seeds, cell trays, and soil mix will be provided.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Fort Tryon Kids: Firefly Pajama Party
at Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Urban Park Rangers for a fun night of crafts, games, stories, and firefly catching!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 6, 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
First Weekend: Deserts & Tropics
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about plants in the garden that are native to other climates, including those in a tropical bed a display of cacti and succulents.
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.
Saturday Fun with Lou Gallo Singing Stories
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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
Plover Day Festival
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beach? So do nesting shorebirds, including one of New York City's endangered species - the piping plover. At this family-friendly festival, enjoy educational activities and crafts.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Books as Architecture
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Through cutting holes and collaging with different materials, we’ll improvise to create new narratives between the city and the book.
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.
Hands on History: Etch Your Own 'Scrimshaw' Art
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
See objects that tell stories about the people who made and used them. Then try your hand at “scrimshaw,” a popular etching artform among sailors.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Bay
at Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Printmaking Workshop: Cacti & Succulents
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of block printing and create a linoleum cut to print patterns and designs onto paper and fabric.
Kids
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Sunday, July 7, 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
First Weekend: Deserts & Tropics
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about plants in the garden that are native to other climates, including those in a tropical bed a display of cacti and succulents, and other seasonal highlights.
Kids
The Explorer’s Club: Eastchester Bay Cleanup
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a beach cleanup of Eastchester Bay while learning about coastal ecology.
Free!
Manhattan Gardening Club: Midsummer Growth
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover gardening made easy. Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced one, we can help you learn how to grow and maintain your garden.
Free!
Finding Your Way
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn basic land navigation skills, how to use a compass, and other navigation skills while walking through Silver Lake Park.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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: 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.
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
Succulent Garden Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring home your own miniature desert environment. Choose from a variety of cacti and succulents to create an open-air succulent terrarium in a ceramic container and learn tips for succulent care.
Monday, July 8, 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 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.
Event
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, July 9, 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.
Mad Science Presents: Big Top Science
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Come one, come all and behold: the science circus is about to begin!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
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
Field Trip: Foodway at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come along for a tour of NYC Park’s only Foodway, a series of public gardens at Concrete Plant Park with a variety of edible plants, including a nut grove, berry walk, medicinal plants, and vegetables.
Free!
Wednesday, July 10, 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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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 Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Pelham Bay Park - Forest Restoration
at Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Willowbrook Park - Forest Restoration
at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help 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.
Stories in the Shade
at Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us at Pelham Bay Park for stories and fun as part of the New York Public Library Summer Reading Program.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.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
Friday, July 12, 2019
Inwood Hill Park - Forest Restoration
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore the forest 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.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: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
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, July 13, 2019
City of Water Day - Kaiser Park Beach Cleanup
at Entrance on Bayview Avenue, near W 31st Street (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help clean up the beach at Kaiser Park by removing debris from the coastline.
Free!
City of Water Day - 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!
Community Tour of the Ridgewood Reservoir
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Guides from NYCH2O will lead a history, engineering, and ecology tour of the reservoir and Brooklyn Waterworks.
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.
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
Ceramic Stories
at Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us this Saturday for gardening and storytelling! Ceramics Stories is a free inclusive gardening and storytelling workshop for children of all abilities.
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.
Saturday Fun
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: Weaving for Creation and Repair
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Use the ancient art of weaving to create something new or repair something old. Make a beautiful new wall-hanging and/or bring worn-out clothes you’ll learn to repair.
Free!
Kids
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.
Event
City of Water Day: Hunter's Point South Park Tour
at LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Participants will engage with the waterfront by learning about the importance of resilient waterfront design in mitigating climate change effects and how parks can be an extremely effective tool in this effort.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: STEAM the Streets
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come STEAM the Streets with HYPOTHEkids. We're bringing science and engineering exploration to the park!
Free!
Kids
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. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Science in the Bay
at Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Woods with the New York Hall of Science
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science for fun, free, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park. There will be four stations of engineering-themed activities.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.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.
Sunday, July 14, 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
Family Nature Walk
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands.
Kids
Science in the Woods with Alley Pond Environmental Center
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
During each program, we will go on a walk, do something kind for the forest, and make something creative.
Free!
Kids
Survival Skills: Primitive Tool Making Workshop
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world. Join the Rangers and learn how to make your own primitive tools. Program recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Urban Farming Bike Tour
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come for a ride around the island and see a variety of ways produce can be grown in an urban environment.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.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.
Hidden History of Queens with Richard Panchyk
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Discover the fascinating "firsts," cool characters, and ramshackle ruins of our favorite borough. A book signing will follow this free program.
Free!
Monday, July 15, 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: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.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
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Mad Science: The Summertime Rocket Show
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Take to the skies with this introduction to rocketry, which explains how and why rockets fly.
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!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.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.
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
Wednesday, July 17, 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.
Mad Science Presents Big Top Science
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Step into our three rings of fun as we present a series of chemistry and physics demos. When it comes to fun science we provide the greatest show on earth!
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, July 18, 2019
Roots Workshop: 'Eating Locally – Key Factors in the Search for Local Food'
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
We'll discuss the importance of buying local for your community as well as the global food system, considering how your dollar impacts your neighborhood and the environment as a whole.
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
Friday, July 19, 2019
Harlem - Street Tree Care
at 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
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.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Conference House Park - Forest Restoration
at Lenape Playground (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help 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.
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Family Day will feature plenty of fun outdoor play spaces, tours of the historic farmhouse space, a fun paper oyster craft, and a guest workshop from the Billion Oyster Project.
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Juniper Valley Park 80th Street Entrance (in Juniper Valley 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.
Juniper Valley Park , Asphalt Field – Juniper Blvd North and & 80th Street First session 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Second session 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please register at:…
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.
Saturday Fun
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: Whatever Floats Your Boat
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Create floatable sculptures and mini toy boats or rafts equipped with wind-up propellers, sails, and other methods for movement in the water.
Free!
Event
Science in the Bay
at Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Woods with the New York Hall of Science
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science for fun, free, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park. There will be four stations of engineering-themed activities.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Underwater Neighbors of Riverside Park
at 172nd Street Beach (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the educators from Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to catch, observe, and identify fish and invertebrates.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 21, 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
Archery
at Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This program is a beginner's introduction to the sport of archery. Ages 8 and older. Participants are chosen via lottery. Registration opens on July 10.
Free!
Event
Science in the Woods with Alley Pond Environmental Center
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
During each program, we will go on a walk, do something kind for the forest, and make something creative.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 22, 2019
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, July 23, 2019
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. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
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, July 24, 2019
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, July 25, 2019
Mad Science Presents: Fire & Ice
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Join us for safe and scientific fun with fire and ice! Learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion. Then, cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice!
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
Friday, July 26, 2019
Field Trip: Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor
at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a tour of the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden (NYCSG), one of two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens built in the United States.
Free!
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!
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!
Saturday, July 27, 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!
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.
Saturday Fun
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: Afro-Latinx Caribbean Carnival Masks
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Design wild and colorful carnival masks invoking supernatural creatures inspired by Afro-Latinx culture from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Free!
Event
Natures Workshop: Gardening 101
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Discover gardening made easy. Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced one, we can help you learn new things and grow your garden.
Free!
Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark "The Little Red Lighthouse".
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 28, 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
Living with Urban Coyotes
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This program will teach participants about the basics of coyote biology and the best tips for coexisting with coyotes in our urban environment.
Free!
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
Science in the Woods with the New York Hall of Science
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science for fun, free, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park. There will be four stations of engineering-themed activities.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 29, 2019
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, July 30, 2019
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, July 31, 2019
NY Hall of Science Presents STEM LIVE
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
NYSCI instructors will wow students with exciting experiments that demonstrate various science phenomena that engage audience members in STEM. Topics include electricity, air pressure, and chemical reactions.
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 1, 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
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!
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor in the Garden
at Clifton Place Memorial Park & Garden (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint – so grab a paintbrush and let your creative side shine! All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Floral Walk and Flower Crowns
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the Water’s Edge Garden and learn about the beautiful and diverse plants on the Island. After the tour, learn to make a simple flower crown.
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.
Saturday Fun
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: Cosmic Cities
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 | 12 – 3 PM |… Saturday Sculpture Workshop:Cosmic Cities
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 4, 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
Naturalist Walk
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
View the forest from the perspective of a naturalist as you walk with the Urban Park Rangers along the 1.4-mile nature trail named in honor of longtime Bronx resident and naturalist Cass Gallagher.
Free!
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallets Cove (in Socrates Sculpture Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In partnership with LIC Community Boathouse LIC Community Boathouse offers free kayaking and canoeing…
Free!
Kids
Monday, August 5, 2019
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
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.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Mad Science: Spin, Pop.....Boom!
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you ready for some fun science? "Spin, Pop, Boom" is all about awesome experiments!
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
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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 8, 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
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!
Friday, August 9, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Great Hudson River Fish Count
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join naturalists along our waterfront as we strap on waders and pull nets to look for fish and other creatures that call the waters around Randall’s Island home.
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
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.
Saturday Fun
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: Plastic Bag Couture
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Couture magic happens with everyday plastic bags by using a simple cut-and-fuse process to transform them into a large fashionable tote bag of your own design.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
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
Monday, August 12, 2019
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 13, 2019
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 14, 2019
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 15, 2019
Mad Science Presents: Spin, Pop... Boom
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Get ready to witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore all sorts of spectacular reactions!
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!
Roots Workshop: 'Home Grown – Community Self-Reliance and Growing Your Own Food'
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn the baby steps of growing your own food in an NYC environment.
Free!
Saturday, August 17, 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
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.
Saturday Fun
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Books come alive with music, magic, and visits from your favorite characters. Arts and crafts to follow.
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: Underwater Urbanites
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn about the diversity of species in NYC’s waterways by creating a biodegradable underwater creature sculpture that will also be embedded with native or edible plant seeds.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Woods with the New York Hall of Science
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science for fun, free, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park. There will be four stations of engineering-themed activities.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 18, 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
Monday, August 19, 2019
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
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
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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
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!
Friday, August 23, 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, August 24, 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
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: 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
Sunday, August 25, 2019
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
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
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 27, 2019
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
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
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!
Saturday, August 31, 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!
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
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.
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
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!
Saturday, September 7, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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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