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Travel back in time with these history walks and lectures. Learn about the city's epic past, and visit some of its less-known relics. Want to learn more? Visit our Parks History page.
History Events
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
Deeper Diving Guided Tour of Van Cortlandt House Museum
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This summer enjoy a deeper dive into the rich history of Van Cortlandt House, it's residents, and the notable people who have come through it's doors.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Bringing Up The Bodies: Open Air History Night
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Don Rice will present a program illuminating the history Inwood's graveyards and burial sites.
Free!
Bryant Park Non-Fiction: 'Unlikely General: 'Mad' Anthony Wayne and the Battle for America'
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
History buff? Join us in the park for fascinating talks with top historians. This week, Mary Stockwell discusses her book "Unlikely General: "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle for America."
Free!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Thursday, July 19, 2018
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
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 more!
Free!
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!
Historic Richmond Town's Summer Eats
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family friendly summer night with food trucks, homemade ice cream, and free admission to the beautiful grounds of Staten Island's historic village.
Free!
A 'Spirited' Summer Saunter with Boroughs of the Dead
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us for an enchanting summer evening in our “secret” 19th century garden, followed by a Greenwich Village ghost tour.
Event
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Friday, July 20, 2018
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza Concert
at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Experience the thunderous rhythms of ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Free!
Candlelight Ghost Tour of 'Manhattan’s Most Haunted House'
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Venture into the shadows of history to see the house where eight family members died and hear true tales of inexplicable occurrences from the people who actually experienced them.
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Bartow's Literary Elevenses Book Club
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join Museum Guides Laura DeRiggi and Caitlyn Sellar as they lead a historical-fiction book club where literature and tea blend for a savory adventure.
Free!
Excursion: Clearwater Sail on the Hudson
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Setting sail from the Yonkers Pier, get closer to the majestic Palisades and experience the serenity of the river.
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!
Event
Solar Energy Family Workshop
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This activity teaches children how to harness the light of the sun to power everyday object. They will transform a recycled soda can into a solar rover.
Kids
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.
Snug Harbor Art & Architecture Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rediscover Snug Harbor on the Art and Architecture Tour! Hear the fascinating stories behind the architecture that put the former Sailors’ Snug Harbor on the map.
Woody Crest: Walking Tour
at Yankee Stadium, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Bronx County Historical Society Education Coordinator on a this free tour!
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Wave Hill History Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean, and Arturo Toscanini.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Event
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Sunday, July 22, 2018
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
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!
Free Art-Making Workshop with Cecile Chong
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
As part of the exhibition El Dorado (The Golden), artist Cecile Chong will lead a free public art-making workshop to celebrate participants' own cultural identities. All ages and…
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 23, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
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.
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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, July 25, 2018
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
Deeper Diving Guided Tour of Van Cortlandt House Museum
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This summer enjoy a deeper dive into the rich history of Van Cortlandt House, it's residents, and the notable people who have come through it's doors.
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!
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.
Free!
Athens in Manhattan: The Role of Greek Revival Architecture in Early New York City
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a walking tour focused on Greek Revival architecture in the neighborhood of the 1832 Merchant’s House Museum, itself an example of this powerfully symbolic style.
Bryant Park Non-Fiction: 'Rising in Flames: Sherman's March and the Fight for a New Nation'
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
History buff? Join us in the park for fascinating talks with top historians. This week, J. D. Dickey discusses his book 'Rising in Flames: Sherman's March and the Fight for a New Nation.'
Free!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
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 more!
Free!
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.
Historic Richmond Town's Summer Eats
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family friendly summer night with food trucks, homemade ice cream, and free admission to the beautiful grounds of Staten Island's historic village.
Free!
Evening Cocktail & Craft: Henna and Hops
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join Henna Darling to explore the botanical and cultural importance of henna: see the henna plant, learn to prepare henna paste, and practice this unique art form.
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Friday, July 27, 2018
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Community Fridays at the Foodway
at The Foodway (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Spend your summer at the Foodway with an evening of free activities in Concrete Plant Park!
Free!
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited.
Event
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of inter-tribal Native American dance competitions.
Event
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.
History and Mysteries of Snug Harbor Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The History and Mysteries Tour through Snug Harbor’s 83-acre site reveals the history of our 19th-century campus alongside tales of strange occurrences and mysteries on our grounds.
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Geological Pets with Aiysha Mayfield
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we explore the Park’s geological topography and transform rock samples into awesome Pet Rocks.
Free!
Kids
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
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!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of inter-tribal Native American dance competitions.
Event
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Historic New York: The High Bridge
at 165th Street and Edgecombe Avenue
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Hike across the High Bridge with the Urban Park Rangers and learn how New York Citry's oldest standing bridge actually brought water to Manhattan.
Free!
Event
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
Performance: Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Guelaguetza Festival New York City comes to the park for a cultural celebration of joy and pride through music, dance, and crafts from the eight regions of the state of Oaxaca.
Free!
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, July 30, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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.
Exhibition: Tredwell Brides: Changing Wedding Traditions in the 19th Century
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition explores changes in 19th century wedding customs. Highlights: two wedding dresses from the collection.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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: 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!
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
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.
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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.
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 more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Historic Richmond Town's Summer Eats
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family friendly summer night with food trucks, homemade ice cream, and free admission to the beautiful grounds of Staten Island's historic village.
Free!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Friday, August 3, 2018
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: 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!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Family Art Project: On Storytelling and the Land
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this exhibit, activist and exhibiting artist Alicia Grullon will pose the question, “What connects us to the land?”
Free!
Kids
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.
Snug Harbor Art & Architecture Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rediscover Snug Harbor on the Art and Architecture Tour! Hear the fascinating stories behind the architecture that put the former Sailors’ Snug Harbor on the map.
An In-Depth Look at Art Deco on the Upper Grand Concourse - Walking Tour
at East Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Today, the Grand Concourse, along with several other Bronx communities around it, holds one of the highest percentages of Art Deco buildings in the nation.
Herbal Medicine Workshop and Demonstration with Karen Rose
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
In this hands-on medicine making class we will focus on creating a home first aid kit for summer maladies.
Free!
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Hands On History: Games Day
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Try your hand at toys children would have played with over 200 years ago and enjoy fun and games on the King Manor grounds.
Free!
Kids
Public Art Opening: Rose DeSiano's Absent Monuments
at Rufus King Park, Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Rose DeSiano to celebrate the opening of Absent Monuments.
Free!
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.
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Ranger's Choice: Little Red Lighthouse Lantern Tour
at Fort Washington Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join us as we explore this unique landmark at night. Space is limited and participants are chosen via lottery. Register on Wednesday, July 25.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 5, 2018
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.
Dutch Heritage Architecture Tours
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a special day of tours focusing on the Dutch architectural elements of the house.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Monday, August 6, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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: 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.
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Thursday, August 9, 2018
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.
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 more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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!
Historic Richmond Town's Summer Eats
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family friendly summer night with food trucks, homemade ice cream, and free admission to the beautiful grounds of Staten Island's historic village.
Free!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Friday, August 10, 2018
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.
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.
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Saturday, August 11, 2018
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.
History and Mysteries of Snug Harbor Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Hidden time capsules, statues, murder, ghost sightings and more!
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Historic New York: East Village Gardens Walk
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The East Village was a focal location for the Community Garden Movement during the late 1970's. Tour the neighborhood and some of these "hidden" gardens that unite local residents.
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?
Arts, Culture & Fun: Celebration of Ingmar Bergman - Movie Screening: Autumn Sonata
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Autumn Sonata was the only collaboration between cinema’s two great Bergmans: Ingmar, the iconic director of The Seventh Seal, and Ingrid, the monumental star of Casablanca.
Free!
Sunday, August 12, 2018
World's Fair History Walking Tour
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Underground Home, th second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more.
Free!
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: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
World Music Performance and Conversation on Immigrants, Music, and Cultural Hybridity
at Library Plaza (in Seward Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join artists-in-residence Art Parley for a performance and conversation on immigrants, music and cultural hybridity.
Free!
A Walking Tour of Historic 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 the elite ‘Bond Street area’, home to Astors, Vanderbilts, Delanos – and the Tredwells, who lived in the Merchant’s House.
World's Fair History Walking Tour
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Underground Home, th second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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!
Monday, August 13, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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.
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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, August 15, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
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!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with Strictly Tango
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ever want to visit Argentina? The home of the romantic tango? Come spend a special evening with a Taste of Tango. Everyone will learn, dance, and have fun.
Free!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
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.
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 more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Tour – French (Française)
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Faire une visite guidée et laisser les Guides du Central Park Conservancy vous donner la vue de l’initié de quelques-unes des caractéristiques les plus emblématiques du meilleur parc urbain du monde.
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.
Historic Richmond Town's Summer Eats
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family friendly summer night with food trucks, homemade ice cream, and free admission to the beautiful grounds of Staten Island's historic village.
Free!
A 'Spirited' Summer Saunter with Boroughs of the Dead
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us for an enchanting summer evening in our “secret” 19th century garden, followed by a Greenwich Village ghost tour. Arrive at 7 p.m. to sip wine before the tour...
Event
Friday, August 17, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
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.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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: The North Woods – Spanish (Español)
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
El North Woods es el área de bosques más grande del Parque que ofrece a la gente y vida silvestre un refugio forestal de 40 acres en medio de la ciudad de Nueva York.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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
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.
Snug Harbor Art & Architecture Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rediscover Snug Harbor on the Art and Architecture Tour! Hear the fascinating stories behind the architecture that put the former Sailors’ Snug Harbor on the map.
Event
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Wave Hill History Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill’s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide.
Historic New York: Colonial Life
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the traditions, dress, and games of the colonial people and Native Americans who lived in Fort Greene centuries ago.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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!
Sunday, August 19, 2018
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.
Rangers Choice: Three Sisters Garden Planting
at 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!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Tour – French (Française)
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Faire une visite guidée et laisser les Guides du Central Park Conservancy vous donner la vue de l’initié de quelques-unes des caractéristiques les plus emblématiques du meilleur parc urbain du monde.
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, August 20, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A New Adventure Every Day! Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A New Adventure Every Day! Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
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: 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!
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A New Adventure Every Day! Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
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.
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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at South Beach Gazebo (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Event
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A New Adventure Every Day! Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
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.
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 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 East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Historic Richmond Town's Summer Eats
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family friendly summer night with food trucks, homemade ice cream, and free admission to the beautiful grounds of Staten Island's historic village.
Free!
Friday, August 24, 2018
Adventures in Time Summer History Camp
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
A New Adventure Every Day! Embark on an adventure back in time Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer at our Summer History Camp.
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.
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!
Saturday, August 25, 2018
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.
Historic New York: Orchard Beach
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Orchard Beach has a rich and significant history dating back to The Great Depression. Take a journey through time and learn about Orchard Beach past and present.
Free!
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
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: 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.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
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: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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.
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 East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Monday, August 27, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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: 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!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Community Days at Conference House Park
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore and help maintain the three community-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, meditation, exercise, and more.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with Strictly Tango
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ever want to visit Argentina? The home of the romantic tango? Come spend a special evening with a Taste of Tango. Everyone will learn, dance and have fun.
Free!
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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.
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 more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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!
Central Park Tour: East Side Evening Stroll
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us after work for an evening stroll along part of Central Park's East Side. Central Park Conservancy guides lead you on a casual walk from the southeast corner of the Park to…
Free!
Friday, August 31, 2018
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.
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.
Community Fridays at the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Get the most out of the dog days of summer with free activities at Concrete Plant Park by the Foodway!
Free!
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Hands On History: 18th Century Music and Sing-Along
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own shaker instrument, decorate it, and dance and play along to tunes that Rufus King and his family would have listened to in their home.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 6, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Festival Minokan: A Song and Drum Celebration
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Fanmi Asòtò for a festival of Haitian singing and drumming. A Lakou Souvenance ceremony honoring the spirits of Dahomey with music, dancing, and food.
Kids
19th Century Boxing Match Recreation
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Guests will have the opportunity to witness an authentic reenactment of a 19th-century boxing match performed by stage combat professionals.
Free!
Sunday, September 9, 2018
World's Fair History Walking Tour
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Underground Home, th second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more.
Free!
A Walking Tour of Historic 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 the elite ‘Bond Street area’, home to Astors, Vanderbilts, Delanos – and the Tredwells, who lived in the Merchant’s House.
World's Fair History Walking Tour
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Underground Home, th second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more.
Free!
Monday, September 10, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Saturday, September 15, 2018
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
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away with the City Stompers
at John J Carty Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Monday, September 17, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Thursday, September 20, 2018
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 more!
Free!
A 'Spirited' Summer Saunter with Boroughs of the Dead
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us for an enchanting summer evening in our “secret” 19th-century garden, followed by a Greenwich Village ghost tour.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Monday, September 24, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Friday, September 28, 2018
Community Fridays at the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Calling all paddlers! Come explore the tidal section of the Bronx River!
Free!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
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 activities for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 1, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Thursday, October 4, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
CANCELLED: Hands On History: Make Your Own Crazy Quilt Square
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A popular pastime 200 years ago, crazy quilts were made from spare scraps of fabric and sewn with fancy stitches. Design your own at King Manor!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Sunday, October 14, 2018
World's Fair History Walking Tour
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Underground Home, th second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more.
Free!
A Walking Tour of Historic 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 the elite ‘Bond Street area’, home to Astors, Vanderbilts, Delanos – and the Tredwells, who lived in the Merchant’s House.
World's Fair History Walking Tour
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Underground Home, th second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more.
Free!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Monday, October 22, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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 more!
Free!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Annual Events: Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The final event of the 2018 season is our beloved Halloween Harvest Festival, which, this year, is inspired by Fet Gede, the Haitian Festival of the Ancestors.
Free!
Event
Monday, October 29, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Hands On History: Make Your Own Rag Rug
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at King Manor to learn about decorations and furniture inside 19th century homes, and make your own miniature rag rug to take home.
Free!
Kids
Monday, November 5, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Sunday, November 11, 2018
A Walking Tour of Historic 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 the elite ‘Bond Street area’, home to Astors, Vanderbilts, Delanos – and the Tredwells, who lived in the Merchant’s House.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Hands On History: Make an 18th Century Scented Ornament
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to make a pomander, a type of spiced ornament made from oranges that decorated the homes of 18th and 19th century Americans.
Free!
Monday, December 3, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Monday, December 10, 2018
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
Tour of Gracie Mansion
at Gracie Mansion (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
Free!
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