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Travel back in time with these history walks and lectures. Learn about the city's epic past, and visit some of its less-known relics. Want to learn more? Visit our Parks History page.
History Events
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Bryant Park Non-Fiction Authors: 'George Marshall: Defender of the Republic'
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
American history as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors. David L. Roll discusses his new book 'George Marshall: Defender of the Republic'
Free!
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Open Air History Night: Demographics of Inwood
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Local historian and co-author of Lost Inwood, Don Rice, will give a presentation on the demographics of Inwood. From the past to present day, learn how Inwood has evolved.
Free!
Friday, July 19, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
High Bridge Walk by Friends of The Old Croton Aqueduct
at Highbridge Recreation Center (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
You will hear the tale of the Old Croton Aqueduct then wind back to the gorgeous Jumel Terrace Historic District, Trinity Cemetery (resting place of Ed Koch and John James Audubon), and to hidden Audubon Terrace.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Family Day will feature plenty of fun outdoor play spaces, tours of the historic farmhouse space, a fun paper oyster craft, and a guest workshop from the Billion Oyster Project.
Free!
Kids
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC: Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
at Dorothy K. McGowan Memorial Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is an integral part of their social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Wave Hill History Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean, and Arturo Toscanini.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Historic New York: Brooklyn Heights Sunset History Hike
at Pier 1 Entrance (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Explore the history of Brooklyn Heights while observing a sunset with amazing and iconic views. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens in July 10.
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: First Man
at Lawn near the flagpole at the 79th Street entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn
8:45 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
?Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing with this epic following Neil Armstrong and the historic space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon.
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View Tour
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Film Screening: Sally of the Sawdust (1925)
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
When her circus mother dies, young Sally is raised by a juggler and small-time con man. They join a carnival in CT where Sally's grandparents live but they don't know they are related.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Take a tour with Conservancy staff and learn about the history of the Park’s statues and monuments and how the Conservancy cares for them.
Reel Talks: 'Cecil B. DeMille, Classical Hollywood, and Modern American Mass Culture 1910-1960'
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join Scott Adlerberg, resident film expert. This week, David Blanke discusses his book 'Cecil B. DeMille, Classical Hollywood, and American Mass Culture 1910-1960'
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Bryant Park Non-Fiction Authors: 'How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them'
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
American history as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors. Jason Stanley discusses his new book 'How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.'
Free!
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark "The Little Red Lighthouse".
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Great Lawn Tree Walk
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn, which was once a reservoir that served the City. Discover the history of the area and the flora that surrounds the famous pastoral landscape.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time to see how the neighborhood surrounding the Merchant's House evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
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!
Event
POOLTIME Story Circle and Dance Exercise
at Ederle Terrace Lawn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us at the POOLTIME pavilion for two public programs centered on the legacy of the Aquacade aquatic amphitheater.
Free!
Monday, July 29, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Friday, August 2, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Hands on History: Play 19th Century Historic Games
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come try out classic games that John King and his brothers would have played on King Manor’s lawn.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Renegade Performance Group
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
There are two performances at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Renegade Performance Group (RPG) debuts a new site-specific performance expounding on black futuring actions, such as migration, ancestral calling, self transformation, and reclaiming cultural residue.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Monday, August 5, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Great Lawn Tree Walk
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn, which was once a reservoir that served the City. Discover the history of the area and the flora that surrounds the famous pastoral landscape.
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Friday, August 9, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Free Family Tour
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of the Mansion in this free, bilingual (Spanish, English) tour for families.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Renegade Performance Group
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
There are two performances at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Renegade Performance Group (RPG) debuts a new site-specific performance expounding on black futuring actions, such as migration, ancestral calling, self transformation, and reclaiming cultural residue.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time and see how the neighborhood surrounding the Tredwells’ home evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Great Lawn Tree Walk
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn, which was once a reservoir that served the City. Discover the history of the area and the flora that surrounds the famous pastoral landscape.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival and Movie Screening
at Hansborough Recreation Center, Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
A documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin as the young man prepares to compete in an elite, international competition.
Free!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Movies with a View: Selma
at Harbor View Lawn (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join us for Selma and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Movies with a View - one of BK's most popular outdoor film series.
Free!
Event
Friday, August 23, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Historic Harlem Parks, Movies Under the Stars, Image Nation Screening of Decade of Fire
at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
In the 1970s, the Bronx was on fire. Bronx native Vivian Vazquez exposes the truth about the borough’s sordid history and reveals how her embattled and maligned community chose to resist, remain, and rebuild.
Free!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time to see how the neighborhood surrounding the Merchant's House evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Friday, August 30, 2019
Exhibition - David Flores: Nueva Bronx
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In 2018, David Flores offered free family portraiture in Railroad Park in response to nationalist movements that have attempted to remove familiar representations of immigrants and people of color.
Free!
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Monday, September 2, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Summer Open Village
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit skilled artisans as they practice their trade, tour the restored interiors of period homes, take part in civic life, and browse working shops and functioning open hearth kitchens.
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, September 7, 2019
1776 Peace Conference Celebration
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , Great Lawn (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a live reenactment of the September 11, 1776 Peace Conference. There will be colonial music and dancing, 18th-century crafts, and historic house tours.
Event
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Andean Culture and Crafting
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Engage with pre-Hispanic Andean culture (specifically from Inca and Chavin civilizations) through crafting.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time and see how the neighborhood surrounding the Tredwells’ home evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time to see how the neighborhood surrounding the Merchant's House evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan's only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous children's book, fishing clinics, live music, food and art vendors, Urban Park Ranger presentations, and more!
Free!
Event
Hands on History: Design Your Own 19th Century Jewelry
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Happy 250th Birthday, Mary Alsop King! In honor of the lady of King Manor, come learn about 19th-century jewelry and styles Mary wore in her portrait. Then make your own 19th-century inspired jewelry.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, October 12, 2019
400 Years of Inequality: A People’s Observance
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We invite the community to gather with us to nationally acknowledge and reflect upon the 400 years since Africans were first brought to Jamestown to be sold into bondage.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time and see how the neighborhood surrounding the Tredwells’ home evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmsted gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
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!
Event
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time to see how the neighborhood surrounding the Merchant's House evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at General Grant National Memorial (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmsted gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Hands on History: Paint Your Own Miniature Portrait
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about the art of miniature painting around the world—from the United States to France to India—and then make your own to take home!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time and see how the neighborhood surrounding the Tredwells’ home evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Prospect Park Walking Tours
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history!
Historic Walking Tour of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a journey back in time to see how the neighborhood surrounding the Merchant's House evolved from a refined residential enclave into a busy commercial center.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Hands on History: Make Your Own Scented Pomander!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own pomander at King Manor, then visit the rest of the museum and enjoy our holiday decor!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Bryant Park: Park 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.
Free!
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