Education

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
Friday, November 27, 2026
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!

Saturday, November 28, 2026
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!

Sunday, November 29, 2026
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!

Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
CANCELLED: 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!

Thursday, December 3, 2026
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

Saving Radio City Music Hall: An Author Talk with Rosemary Novellino-Mearns
at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens 
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
In this remarkable true story, Rosemary Novellino-Mearns reveals how Radio City Music Hall — an Art Deco masterpiece and one of New York City’s most beloved attractions — was saved from demolition.

Friday, December 4, 2026
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!

December NYC Food Forests Coalition Meeting
at Virtual/Online Events
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
December NYC Food Forests Coalition Meeting
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!

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Winter Haven Opening Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns this December to Wave Hill, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the quiet beauty of the garden.

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!

First Saturday of Month Art Workshops: Collage Workshop
at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Queens Recreation on the first Saturday of every month for unique art workshops.
Free!

Sunday, December 6, 2026
Winter Haven Opening Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns this December to Wave Hill, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the quiet beauty of the garden.

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!

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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

Wednesday, December 9, 2026
CANCELLED: 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!

Thursday, December 10, 2026
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, December 11, 2026
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!

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Tool Cleaning and Maintenance
at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will discuss what to include in your tool care kit; show you how to clean, sharpen, and oil your tools, and share tips on caring for and storing your tools.
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!

Winter Wreath Workshop
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Guided by our staff, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged from the Park’s landscape.
Free!
Event
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Winter Birding
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months.

Warming Winter Yoga
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us in the beautiful space of Armor Hall for a flowing session of winter yoga, inspired by the frosty winter weather.

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!

Monday, December 14, 2026
Tree of Solutions: Transforming Community Challenges into Action
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Tree of Solutions framework to identify the root causes of community challenges, explore their impacts, and develop practical, community-led strategies for positive change.
Free!
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
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

Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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!

Thursday, December 17, 2026
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!

Friends of Bronx River Forest Meeting
at Virtual/Online Events
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Friends of Bronx River Forest for a team meeting.
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, December 18, 2026
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!

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Family Art Project: Winter Silhouettes
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In honor of the winter solstice—the darkest night of the year—we’ll brighten things up by using lamps to create shadows of wintertime animals.
Kids

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!
