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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
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Community Care and Culture Day at Lily Brown Playground
at Lily Brown Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of fun at Lily Brown Playground in Fort Washington Park!
Free!
Kids
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
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!
Trees Count at St. James Park
at St. James Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.
Art Meets Books
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join local artist and educator Taejung Kim from the Portable Museum Project in collaboration with our friends.
Free!
Kids
Writers Workshop at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy free summer writing workshops held in our outdoor Reading Room.
Free!
Friday, August 7, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Trees Count at Marine Park
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
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!
Watercolor Mushrooms
at Clyde Romero Memorial Garden
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
LES Ecology Center with Jodi Niss will teach folks about mushrooms while watercoloring them. All supplies provided, no experience necessary. Everyone is welcome to join!
Free!
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Salt Marsh Saturday
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
Free!
Kids
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Family Art Project: Monet’s Magnificent Pond
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dive into the world of artist Claude Monet and his water lilies.
Kids
Trees Count at Stuyvesant Square Park
at Corner of East 17th St and 2nd Ave (in Stuyvesant Square), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
Tatakizome
at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn the Japanese technique tatakizome (hammer dye) and create flower and leaf prints onto fabric using simple materials like a hammer, a piece of wood and fresh flowers.
Free!
One Book One Bronx book club
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join the garden group at Bronx River Community Garden for a One Book One Bronx event! This weekly community space sparks powerful conversations and celebrates diverse voices.
Free!
Cooking on the Farm
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
After learning about the cultural significance of the dish and its ingredients, participants will chop, crush, and stir fresh ingredients, and enjoy a small plate of the finished dish.
Free!
Event
Trees Count at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.
Summer on the Hudson: Shakespeare Workout
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of acting and stage combat. Open to participants ages 13 and up.
Free!
Bird Friendly Garden Management Workshop
at The Ramble
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join this bilingual, hands-on workshop in Central Park’s Ramble to learn how cities can support migratory birds through safe, food-rich habitats. Participants will explore bird-friendly practices, observe birds with provided binoculars, and gain practical strategies for community gardens and neighborhood green spaces. Spanish interpretation and take-home resources will be provided.
Free!
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Family Art Project: Monet’s Magnificent Pond
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dive into the world of artist Claude Monet and his water lilies.
Kids
Trees Count at Walter Gladwin Park
at Walter Gladwin Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
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!
Prehistoric New York
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.
Free!
Event
Kids Get Cookin’ + Cook Your Culture: A Cooking Workshop for Children
at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Calling all junior chefs, join us to help create a healthy dish from a local family-inspired seasonal recipe with veggies & herbs from our garden and the local greenmarket’s farmers!
Free!
Kids
Earthing in My City
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Success Garden presents a series of three literary events (April 25, July 19, Aug. 9) for parents and young children.
Free!
Event
Monday, August 10, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Trees Count at Irving Square Park
at Irving Square Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Trees Count at Fulton Park
at Fulton Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
StoryTime at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our free children's storytime events bring imaginative stories and the magic of live "Meowsic" to kids ages 2–8
Free!
Kids
NYPL Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our friends from The New York Public Library’s Hudson Branch bring the library to you. Designed for little ones, sing songs and read books together under the trees.
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!
Trees Count at Betsy Head Park
at Bristol Street and Dumont Avenue
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
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, August 12, 2026
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!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
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!
Non-Fiction at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Lectures and conversations with historians, authors, and thinkers.
Free!
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Trees Count at Faber Park
at Faber Park (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
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!
Art Meets Books
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join local artist and educator Taejung Kim from the Portable Museum Project in collaboration with our friends.
Free!
Kids
Trees Count at Ralph Demarco Park
at Ralph Demarco Park, Queens
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count
Free!
WORD x 61 Franklin St. Garden Reading Series
at 61 Franklin Street Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come to 61 Franklin St. Garden for a local reading series with local authors for the community. Authors will be reading and everyone in the community are welcome to join!
Free!
Event
Writers Workshop at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy free summer writing workshops held in our outdoor Reading Room.
Free!
Friday, August 14, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Trees Count at Crotona Park
at Crotona Park Community Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
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