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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
Friday, April 26, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
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: 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!
Saturday, April 27, 2019
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.
Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual cherry blossom festival, celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events including live music and Japanese-inspired food.
Event
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!
Event
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Reconnect with the earth – and your neighbors – at the Wyckoff House, where we will be learning how to care for plants and trees in honor of Earth Day. Arrive early to receive a tree!
Free!
Event
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.
Open House: History of H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay-colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Howat Ceramics: A Timeless Legacy
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society for the opening of a new exhibit featuring fine porcelain figurines and home decor items created in Tottenville (1930s-1960s).
Free!
Time in a Bottle
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Tottenville Historical Society invites you to view the new exhibit, Time in a Bottle, a rare collection of antique Staten Island bottles.
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 North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
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.
Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual cherry blossom festival, celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events including live music and Japanese-inspired food.
Event
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 Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
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.
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.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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, April 30, 2019
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: 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!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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: 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: 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!
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
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.
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: 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, May 3, 2019
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.–1:00 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: 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!
Saturday, May 4, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
2nd Annual Moore-Jackson Cemetery Beautification Day
at Moore-Jackson Cemetery, Queens
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring and this revitalization project by joining neighbors to continue cleaning up and planting on the Farmhouse side.
Free!
Kids
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!
Event
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.
Hands on History: Make a Scented Sachet
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come learn about popular 18th- and 19th-century scents and make your own scented sachet to take home!
Free!
Kids
Open House: History of H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay-colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Howat Ceramics: A Timeless Legacy
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society for the opening of a new exhibit featuring fine porcelain figurines and home decor items created in Tottenville (1930s-1960s).
Free!
Time in a Bottle
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Tottenville Historical Society invites you to view the new exhibit, Time in a Bottle, a rare collection of antique Staten Island bottles.
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: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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 Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Queens Park of the Month: Captain Tilly Park
at Chapin Parkway and Gothic Drive (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Event
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.
Three Sisters Garden Planting
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Three Sisters Garden is a wonderful way to feel more connected to the history of this land, regardless of our ancestry.
Free!
Drum Circle with Naguake NYC
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Naguake NYC is a Caribbean indigenous community in the diaspora eager to share their culture and grow community ties with all living things on mother earth.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Lewis Latimer House and Its Historic Ride through Flushing
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Learn about the incredible journey, thirty years ago, to saving Lewis Latimer House, home of the African-American inventor Lewis Howard Latimer.
Monday, May 6, 2019
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, May 7, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
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: 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!
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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: 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!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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: 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, May 10, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
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.–1:00 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: 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!
Saturday, May 11, 2019
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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!
Ridgewood Reservoir Community Tour
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Guides from NYCH2O will lead a history, engineering, and ecology tour of the Reservoir and Brooklyn Waterworks.
Free!
Con Edison Family Day: National Historic Preservation Month
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Arch for Kids/Architecture for Children will be on hand to guide participants in creating their own replica of Morris Jumel Mansion and Roger Morris Park!
Kids
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.
Open House: History of H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay-colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Howat Ceramics: A Timeless Legacy
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society for the opening of a new exhibit featuring fine porcelain figurines and home decor items created in Tottenville (1930s-1960s).
Free!
Time in a Bottle
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Tottenville Historical Society invites you to view the new exhibit, Time in a Bottle, a rare collection of antique Staten Island bottles.
Free!
Brookfield West Mound Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Staten Island's Brookfield Park has gone from a toxic blight to a beautiful natural area with plenty of walking trails and paths for intrepid city travelers.
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 North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Queens Historical Society Art History Contest: Awards Reception
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Challenge your 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade students to pick their favorite historic building or site in Queens and create a beautiful art masterpiece. Deadline: April 12, 2019.
Kids
Paranormal Historical Investigation
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of ghost hunting with resident paranormal investigators, while attempting to communicate with the former residents of Manhattan's oldest house.
Event
Sunday, May 12, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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 Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
World's Fair History Walk
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a free guided tour of a dozen World's Fair sites, structures and monuments in the park. Tours are free and no registration is needed.
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 and see how the neighborhood surrounding the Tredwells’ home 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.
World's Fair History Walk
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a free guided tour of a dozen World's Fair sites, structures and monuments in the park. Tours are free and no registration is needed.
Free!
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.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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: 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!
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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: 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: 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!
Thursday, May 16, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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: 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.
Finding the Van Cortlandt Family
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us for a visual presentation that pieces together clues to understand the early history of Van Cortlandt plantation and the people who lived, labored, and visited its historic grounds.
Free!
Friday, May 17, 2019
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.–1:00 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: 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!
Saturday, May 18, 2019
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Help us prepare our farm for summer by planting beans, pigeon peas, and dasheen, and wander our grounds where you can learn about native plants or practice drawing “en plein air.”
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!
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.
Open House: History of H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay-colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Howat Ceramics: A Timeless Legacy
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society for the opening of a new exhibit featuring fine porcelain figurines and home decor items created in Tottenville (1930s-1960s).
Free!
Time in a Bottle
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Tottenville Historical Society invites you to view the new exhibit, Time in a Bottle, a rare collection of antique Staten Island bottles.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Captain Tilly Park
at Chapin Parkway and Gothic Drive (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
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.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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!
"Over the Hill" Hilltop Hike: Vault Hill and Beyond
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This hike features Vault Hill in Van Cortlandt Park, which is the burial ground of the Van Cortlandt family. The hike will continue uphill into the North Woods and beyond.
Free!
Event
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.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
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: 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!
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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!
Central Park Tour: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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: 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, May 24, 2019
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.–1:00 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: 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!
Field Trip Destination: Conference House National Historic Landmark
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the national historic landmark designation anniversary of the only pre-revolutionary war Manor house (ca 1680) in New York City on a tour with our experts.
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 25, 2019
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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!
Prospect Park Nature and History Bike Tour
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Prospect Park while enjoying the sights and sounds of Spring. Registration is required.
Free!
Event
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.
Open House: History of H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay-colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Howat Ceramics: A Timeless Legacy
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Tottenville Historical Society for the opening of a new exhibit featuring fine porcelain figurines and home decor items created in Tottenville (1930s-1960s).
Free!
Time in a Bottle
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Tottenville Historical Society invites you to view the new exhibit, Time in a Bottle, a rare collection of antique Staten Island bottles.
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: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Field Trip Destination: Conference House National Historic Landmark
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the national historic landmark designation anniversary of the only pre-revolutionary war Manor house (ca 1680) in New York City on a tour with our experts.
Free!
Event
Paranormal Historical Investigation
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of ghost hunting with resident paranormal investigators, while attempting to communicate with the former residents of Manhattan's oldest house.
Event
Sunday, May 26, 2019
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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 Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
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.
'Over the Hill' Hilltop Hike: Mount Moses
at Parking Lot (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This hiking series features some of the steepest hills in NYC Parks. This hike features Mount Moses, a well-known site within Staten Island.
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.
Monday, May 27, 2019
Central Park Tour: Memorial Walk
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Central Park Conservancy on a walk through Central Park, and through time, to see how generations of New Yorkers have used the Park as a place to remember and honor our veterans.
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, May 28, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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: 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!
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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: 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 Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Thursday, May 30, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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: 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, May 31, 2019
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.–1:00 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: 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!
Saturday, June 1, 2019
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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.
Hands on History: Plant Your Own Terrarium
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Find out more about 19th-century agriculture in the United States and experiment a little with your own miniature garden to take home!
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 North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Rails to Trails: Conference House Park and Mt. Loretto Edition
at MTA Staten Island Railway-Tottenville Station, Staten Island
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day! Join us on a 5-mile hike through the "wild and natural" areas of Conference House Park and Mt. Loretto Unique Natural area/North Mt. Loretto Forest.
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.
100th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight
at Rockaway Artists Alliance T-7 Gallery at Fort Tilden
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich, the Queens Historical Society, and the Rockaway Artists Alliance as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flight of the NC-4, the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Free!
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 Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
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.
Queens Park of the Month: Astoria Park
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Event
The History and Ecology of Gravesend Bay
at Parking Lot (in Calvert Vaux Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Gravesend Bay has a rich local and maritime history, dating as early as Dutch settlement.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Monday, June 3, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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: 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.–3:00 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!
The Heiress — 70th Anniversary Celebration
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan, Cooper Union’s Frederick P. Rose Auditorium
5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Henry James’s classic novel of mid-19th century NYC, The Heiress (1949), winner of four Academy Awards, tells the haunting story of young love and a dominating father who didn’t approve.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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: 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!
Friday, June 7, 2019
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: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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!
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: 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.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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!
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: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Sunday, June 9, 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!
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 Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
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.
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: 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.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
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.
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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: 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.–3:00 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!
Thursday, June 13, 2019
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: 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!
Friday, June 14, 2019
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: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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!
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: 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.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
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.
Celebrate the solstice and the opening of our Organic Farmers’ Market at Wyckoff’s June Family Day!
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!
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.
Queens Park of the Month: Astoria Park and the General Slocum
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
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: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Historic New York: Fort Totten
at Fort Totten Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Come learn about Fort Totten, a historic former army base in Northeast Queens that is now a public park with spectacular views and majestic buildings. Registration is required.
Free!
Event
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.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, June 19, 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, June 20, 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!
Friday, June 21, 2019
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.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
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.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
'Over the Hill' Hilltop Hike: Fort Tryon
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers during our 40th Anniversary as we hike "over the hill" inside of our parks. This hike features the hills of Fort Tryon Park.
Free!
Event
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!
'Over the Hill' Hilltop Hike: Lookout Hill
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers during our 40th Anniversary as we hike "over the hill" inside of our parks. This hike features Lookout Hill inside Prospect Park.
Free!
Event
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.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Harlem 100 Quilting Residency
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for our first of many activities honoring the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. We are starting off with quilting classes taught by premier African-American quilter/fiber artist Ife Felix
Wednesday, June 26, 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, June 27, 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!
Friday, June 28, 2019
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.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
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!
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.
Sunday, June 30, 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!
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.
Wednesday, July 3, 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, July 4, 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!
Friday, July 5, 2019
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.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
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.
Hands on History: Etch Your Own 'Scrimshaw' Art
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
See objects that tell stories about the people who made and used them. Then try your hand at “scrimshaw,” a popular etching artform among sailors.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 7, 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!
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.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Jesse Owens Victory Tour with Bronx Sole
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Randall's Island Park Alliance and running group Bronx Sole for a historical running tour celebrating the island's rich history of sports and fitness.
Free!
Wednesday, July 10, 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, July 11, 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!
Friday, July 12, 2019
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.
Saturday, July 13, 2019
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.
Ralph McDaniels’ Hip Hop in the Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a community-oriented day of DJs and emceeing, dance performances, art-making, and local legends.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 14, 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!
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!
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.
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.
Hidden History of Queens with Richard Panchyk
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Discover the fascinating "firsts," cool characters, and ramshackle ruins of our favorite borough. A book signing will follow this free program.
Free!
Wednesday, July 17, 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, July 18, 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!
Friday, July 19, 2019
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.
Saturday, July 20, 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
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.
Sunday, July 21, 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!
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.
Wednesday, July 24, 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, July 25, 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!
Friday, July 26, 2019
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.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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!
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.
Sunday, July 28, 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!
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!
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
Wednesday, July 31, 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, August 1, 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!
Friday, August 2, 2019
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.
Saturday, August 3, 2019
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!
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
Sunday, August 4, 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!
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!
Wednesday, August 7, 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, August 8, 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!
Friday, August 9, 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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, August 14, 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, August 15, 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, August 17, 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
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!
Sunday, August 18, 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!
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!
Wednesday, August 21, 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, August 22, 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, August 24, 2019
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!
Sunday, August 25, 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!
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!
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, August 28, 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, August 29, 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, August 31, 2019
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!
Sunday, September 1, 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 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!
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
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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