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Whether it's green markets or food truck rallies, these events are bound to get your mouth watering. Invite your friends to eat out and about Parks and most importantly don't forget to bring your appetite.
Food Events
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Arbor Fest
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including live music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, a petting zoo, beer, wine, and local food vendors!
Kids
Cooking Demo: Culinary Conifers
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
With the Conifer Slope as a backdrop, Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day and a chef from Great Performances reveal the origin and history of some of our edible conifers.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Sheep Shearing Festival
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ever see a sheep get a haircut? Check out shearing and wool spinning demos, join a tour with our farmers, and enjoy hayrides, tasty local food, and a beer garden!
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Sunday, May 12, 2019
Mother's Day Brunch in the Garden
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Treat mom to a delicious farm-to-table brunch at QBG! Featuring a sumptuous menu by local caterers, guests will enjoy freshly made hot dishes, muffins, scones, fair trade coffees, and teas.
Kids
Mother's Day Brunch
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Have brunch with mom at Wave Hill! Provided by Wave Hill's exclusive caterer Great Performances.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
South Asian Medicinal Plants
at Drew Gardens, Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join gardeners at Drew Gardens to discuss medicinal plants that grow in this region; such as, turmeric, ginger, black seed/nigella, bay leaf, moringa, bitter melon, and stinging nettle, as well as mushrooms.
Free!
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Conference House Art Expo 2019
at The Conference House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy original and one-of-kind artwork by local and regional artists at the annual Conference House Park Art Expo. Artwork is available for purchase.
Free!
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Planting Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
at Rockaway Youth Task Force Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes come in all shapes and colors. Learn the secrets to planting these underground wonders with an opportunity to dig in the dirt.
Free!
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Rock the House: A Party for the Park
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
OSH’S ANNUAL PARK PARTY includes drinks, dinner and dancing to support the gardens and playspaces!
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Zero Waste Zone
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come join us in our combat against plastic waste!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop in the Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a community-oriented day of DJs and emceeing, dance performances, art-making, and local legends.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in one of the most vivid expressions of Mexican culture as the 7th annual Guelaguetza Festival New York City returns to Socrates Sculpture Park!
Free!
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Sunday, September 8, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, aerialists, carnival rides and games, local food and merchandise vendors, and more!
Free!
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Saturday, October 19, 2019
Fall Tea
at The Conference House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy Tea and delightful edibles in the Historic Conference House. Take a self-guided tour of the house and a chance for unique items with our raffles.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Inspired by the Haitian Festival of the Ancestors, our Halloween festival features a Gede song workshop, card readings, dance and drum performances, as well as a doggie costume contest!
Free!
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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Halloween Boo Bash
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us for crafts, games, treats, and spooky fun before you go trick-or-treating.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Conference House Colonial Christmas
at The Conference House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tour the beautifully-decorated Colonial manor house. Enjoy live music and free refreshments. Children may visit with "Father Christmas" who has a free gift for each visiting child.
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