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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Rush Summer Session at 99 Plymouth Art Exhibit
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn 
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Come to 99 Plymouth and see the brilliant, site-specific murals created by the talented students of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Summer Session.
Category: Art
Free!
Farm and Compost Volunteer Days
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project and lend a hand at our sustainable farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Edgar Allan Poe Illustrated
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
An exhibition showcasing the literary work of Edgar Allan Poe, interpreted by contemporary illustrators Nancy Doniger, Donna Miskend, Dave Kopka and Carol (Klio) Burrell.
Category: Art
Free!
Arsenal Gallery Exhibit: Plant Patterns
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The artists use plants’ impressive natural characteristics as a means to explore various themes in their graphic works.
Category: Accessible, Art, Seniors
Free!
Pop-Up Pool Free Swim
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Take in the sunshine and cool water at the Pier 2 Pop-Up Pool! The 30'x50' pool includes a sandy beach and play area with refreshing food and drinks from Lizzmonade.
Category: Accessible, Sports
Free!
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Pelham Bay Park
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Category: Best for Kids, Theater
Free!
Kids
Fun Stuff At The Playground
at Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a free series of children's performances, featuring acrobatics, music, and more!
Category: Accessible, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience at Williamsbridge Oval
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience teaches an abundant array of sports activities. Sports include basketball, flag football, soccer, track, kickball, and more!
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Public Tours
at Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an enjoyable walking tour of Bryant Park, and discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today.
Category: Education, Tours
Free!
Summer Reading Storytime on Wednesdays
at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join librarians from Brooklyn Public Library for a rollicking good time listening to stories, singing songs, and enjoying the breeze from the water.
Category: Education, Talks
Free!
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