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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
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Stargazing on the High Line
at On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan, under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
Free!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Beneficial Insects in the Garden
at 61 Franklin Street Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join researchers from Cornell for a conversation about beneficial insects in community gardens and the bee nesting study happening at 61 Franklin Street Garden.
Free!
October Foodway Team Meeting
at Virtual/Online Events
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
October Foodway Team Meeting
Free!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Tiny Tots: Session 1
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Tiny Tots: Session 2
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 16, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!
Candlelight Ghost Tours
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling tales of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations.
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tours with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at the latest research and findings.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Birding with Ryan
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join local birdwatching author and garden member Ryan Goldberg for a fall birding event.
Free!
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
Hops Harvest
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come to East 4th Street Community Garden to help pitch in with our annual harvesting of the hops while learning about the crop and tips on the brewing process.
Free!
Cuidado de Árboles y Arbustos para Jardineros Comunitarios
at Bruckner Mott Haven Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
En este taller conocerá prácticas básicas de mantenimiento, así como estrategias para seleccionar y ubicar especies que proporcionen alimento y refugio a polinizadores y otra fauna benéfica.
Free!
Fall Fest
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Annual harvest party that brings together the entire neighborhood with a number of educational and family-friendly activities, from a seed swap to big games.
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day: Autumnal Wonders
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities!
Free!
Kids
Food Demos on the Urban Farm
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Free!
Hart to Hart Fall Festival
at Hart To Hart Community Garden (in ), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the garden group for activities in the garden including Pumpkin and plant pot painting, face painting, Día de los Muertos crafts, herb harvesting and drying and more.
Free!
Seeds of Restoration: Collecting Native Seeds for Biodiversity
at West 87th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Led by staff from the NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery, participants will learn about the importance of plant habitat to local ecosystems and how seed-based restoration promotes biodiversity.
Free!
Tour the Historic Lawrence Cemetery
at Lawrence Cemetery, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Bayside Historical Society is conducting a free guided tour of the historic Lawrence Cemetery, the burial ground of one of Bayside's founding families.
Free!
OHNY: Brougham Cottage Grounds at Blue Heron Park
at Brougham Cottage
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Open House New York 2026 Festival and explore the grounds of the Historic Brougham Cottage in Blue Heron Park!
Located at 4746 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY, and located within a wooded backdrop, the circa 1726 Brougham Cottage is a surviving Dutch H-frame home.
Brougham Cottage survives as a rare example of the small vernacular farm houses that were once common in the 18th and early 19th century rural landscape and have all but disappeared. It is a significant example of Dutch-American design and a rare reminder of Staten Island’s rural history and its vernacular architectural traditions.
Free!
OHNY: Conference House Park Historic Houses
at Conference House Park, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On OHNY Weekend, in addition to the park’s namesake, the circa-1680 Conference House (Christopher Billop House), two other historic house interiors will be open to visitors.
Free!
Event
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!
Air Pruned Raised Beds 102
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Air Pruned Raised Beds 102
Free!
International Archaeology Day 2026
at Gatehouse Garden, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This is a public event where community members of all ages can handle and learn the stories of real artifacts and enjoy archaeology-themed games and activities.
Free!
The Perfume of Grief With Julianne Zaleta
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Essential Oils for Emotional Healing
OHNY: Biddle House Gallery Dedication: Legacy of Sculptor George Brewster
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society and NYC Parks, in conjunction with Open House New York (OHNY), for the dedication of the Henry Hogg Biddle and George T. Brewster Galleries and the unveiling of our newest exhibit: George T. Brewster - Master Sculptor - Preserving the Legacy.
Free!
Event
Early Planting for Spring Workshop
at Good Shepherds Community Group, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
How to avoid Spring Anxiety by planning and planting ahead.
Free!
Candlelight Ghost Tours
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling tales of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations.
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tours with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at the latest research and findings.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day: Autumnal Wonders
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities!
Free!
Kids
BHS Castle Tour
at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Bayside Historical Society is excited to participate in this year's Open House New York Weekend, an event spanning all five boroughs that celebrates architecture and design.
Free!
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!
Gatehouse Garden’s Fall Festival
at Gatehouse Garden, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A celebration of another good season! Festivities will include Pumpkin Piñata Smash (sweets for kids of any age), Autumn Arts & Crafts, games, and more!
Free!
Kids
The Dark Folklore of Plants
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join BMCC sociology professor Rifat Salam for a talk exploring the folklore, myths, and magic of plants—from the familiar to the infamous. Followed by an herbal garden tour!
Free!
Borscht & Bulbs
at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Help plant daffodil bulbs in 6th Street & Avenue B Garden kids garden and enjoy a warming cup of borscht cooked up by Chef Michael!
Free!
Kids
City Human Rights Law Overview Training
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Reps from the city's Commission on Human Rights present a training session on NYC human rights laws and safeguards at East 4th Street Community Garden.
Free!
Climate Future Film Festival hosted by Growing Good Community Garden
at St Stephens Episcopal Church
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Free 'mini' festival of 10 short films in under two hours exploring the 'interior' responses to climate change: visceral, personal, artistic, and emotional.
Free!
Monday, October 19, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Soil Health Field Day with Cornell Cooperative Extension
at Governors Island, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
A hands-on look at soil health for urban growers with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s urban ag team and other NYC soil folks. Food & farmer chats begin at 11:30am, demos begin at 1pm.
Free!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Tiny Tots: Session 1
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Tiny Tots: Session 2
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids
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