Nature

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Jun27

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.

Jun27

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.

Jun27

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!

Jun27

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jun27

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!

Jun27

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.

Jun27

Fireworks & Fun

at Field 80 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Kick off the summer season on the island! Enjoy evening games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jun27

Summer Nights

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the Garden every Thursday, June 6 through September 12.

Best For
Kids

Jun27

Yoga in the Park

at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our evening yoga classes. Bring a mat.
Free!

Friday, June 28, 2019

Jun28

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.

Jun28

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.

Jun28

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!

Jun28

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jun28

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.

Jun28

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.

Jun28

Free Community Friday

at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx

4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!

Jun28

Free Rowing in Van Cortlandt Park

at South end of lake (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
25 minutes to explore beautiful Van Cortlandt Park Lake in traditional, handmade wooden rowboats. Boats are available on a first-come-first-served basis, no reservations.
Free!

Jun28

Evening Farm Experience

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the beautiful Urban Farm. Taste in-season produce, smell the flowers, and learn about the farm’s unique crops and mission.
Free!

Saturday, June 29, 2019

Jun29

Forest Park - Trail Work

at Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive (in Forest Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants as well as close trails in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Jun29

Sunset Cove - Salt Marsh Plug Planting

at Sunset Cove, Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us as we restore saltwater marsh in Sunset Cove Park with a volunteer plug planting!
Free!

Must See
Event

Jun29

Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!

Jun29

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.

Jun29

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!

Jun29

Fragrant Garden Walk and Lavender Workshop

at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the Water’s Edge Garden and learn fun facts about the variety of fragrant and medicinal plants.
Free!

Jun29

Urban Farm Exploration Days

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jun29

Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour

at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.

Jun29

Roots Saturdays

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jun29

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.

Jun29

Central Park Tour: The Ramble

at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.

Jun29

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, June 30, 2019

Jun30

Sunset Cove - Salt Marsh Plug Planting

at Sunset Cove, Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us as we restore saltwater marsh in Sunset Cove Park with a volunteer plug planting!
Free!

Must See
Event

Jun30

Freshkills Park Open Hours

at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bike, run, walk, or birdwatch in normally closed areas of Freshkills Park! Six miles of roads will be accessible for the event. Visitors can bring their own bikes or rent one for free.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jun30

Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!

Jun30

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.

Jun30

Urban Farm Exploration Days

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jun30

Rosy Sunday Wellness: Rose Water Spritz Station

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn about the medicinal qualities of roses and mix your own rose water spritz to use cosmetically or around the house.

Jun30

Rosy Sunday Garden Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Discover the amazing diversity of the rose (Rosaceae) family on a gentle stroll through the garden with Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day.

Jun30

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.

Jun30

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jun30

Rosy Sunday Cooking Demo: Stop and Eat the Roses

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx 

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn how to incorporate the aromatic flavor of roses into your summer recipes and sample rosy baked goods and a beverage prepared by a talented chef.

Jun30

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, July 1, 2019

Jul 1

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.

Jul 1

Central Park Tour: The Ramble

at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.

Jul 1

Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan 

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Jul 2

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.

Jul 2

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!

Jul 2

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.

Jul 2

Stewardship at the Bronx River Foodway

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come out and learn about your Foodway and how to help protect it! Become an expert and teach others about the space.
Free!

Jul 2

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!

Must See
Event

Jul 2

Sunset Meditation

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Socrates begins a new partnership with Mindful Astoria to offer the art of mindfulness meditation to the local community.
Free!

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Jul 3

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.

Jul 3

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.

Jul 3

Central Park Tour: Seneca Village

at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.

Jul 3

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jul 3

Central Park Tour: Great Lawn Tree Walk

at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn, which was once a reservoir that served the City. Discover the history of the area and the flora that surrounds the famous pastoral landscape.

Jul 3

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.

Jul 3

Outdoor Cinema: Cielo

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

7:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The sublime night sky over Chile’s Atacama Desert, as experienced by astronomers, peasants, cowboys, and miners, is the subject of Cielo.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Jul 4

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.

Jul 4

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.

Jul 4

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!

Jul 4

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jul 4

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.

Jul 4

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jul 4

Summer Nights

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden!

Friday, July 5, 2019

Jul 5

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.

Jul 5

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.

Jul 5

Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields

at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.

Jul 5

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!

Jul 5

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.

Jul 5

Free Rowing in Van Cortlandt Park

at South end of lake (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
25 minutes to explore beautiful Van Cortlandt Park Lake in traditional, handmade wooden rowboats. Boats are available on a first-come-first-served basis, no reservations.
Free!

Jul 5

Fort Tryon Kids: Firefly Pajama Party

at Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Urban Park Rangers for a fun night of crafts, games, stories, and firefly catching!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 5

Stargazing at the Waterfront

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to observe the night sky from Hunters Point South Park.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Jul 6

Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!

Jul 6

Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Days

at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks to volunteer in a trail maintenance project at Ocean Breeze Park. Participants will help with invasive weed removal and cutting branches of invasive trees for trail closure.
Free!

Jul 6

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.

Jul 6

CANCELLED: Kayak Tour

at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Kayak along Freshkills Park's waterways! This two mile round-trip tour is a chance to explore the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jul 6

Urban Farm Exploration Days

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 6

First Weekend: Deserts & Tropics

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about plants in the garden that are native to other climates, including those in a tropical bed a display of cacti and succulents.

Best For
Kids

Jul 6

Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour

at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.

Jul 6

Discovery Walks for Families: Turtle Pond

at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your family and discover Turtle Pond — home to five species of turtles who live here year-round.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 6

Roots Saturdays

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 6

Plover Day Festival

at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beach? So do nesting shorebirds, including one of New York City's endangered species - the piping plover. At this family-friendly festival, enjoy educational activities and crafts.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 6

Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond

at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.

Jul 6

Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View

at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan 

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.

Must See
Event

Jul 6

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.

Jul 6

Family Camping: Brooklyn

at Marine Park, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camp overnight in Brooklyn's largest park! Participants are selected by lottery. Registration opens June 26.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 6

Summer on the Hudson: Stargazing

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Jul 7

Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!

Jul 7

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.

Jul 7

Urban Farm Exploration Days

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 7

First Weekend: Deserts & Tropics

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about plants in the garden that are native to other climates, including those in a tropical bed a display of cacti and succulents, and other seasonal highlights.

Best For
Kids

Jul 7

Manhattan Gardening Club: Midsummer Growth

at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover gardening made easy. Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced one, we can help you learn how to grow and maintain your garden.
Free!

Jul 7

Discovery Walks for Families: The North Woods

at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City. Learn about the design of this serene landscape and how the plants and trees contribute to the health of an urban woodland community.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 7

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.

Jul 7

Central Park Tour: Seneca Village

at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.

Jul 7

Kayaking and Canoeing

at Hallets Cove (in Socrates Sculpture Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse offers free kayaking and canoeing from Socrates’ beach at Hallets Cove.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul 7

What's in Bloom in the Heather Garden? July Tour

at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with horticulturist Madeline Byrne and learn about the dozens of plants currently in bloom.
Free!

Jul 7

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jul 7

Succulent Garden Workshop

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring home your own miniature desert environment. Choose from a variety of cacti and succulents to create an open-air succulent terrarium in a ceramic container and learn tips for succulent care.

Jul 7

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.

Jul 7

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!

Monday, July 8, 2019

Jul 8

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.

Jul 8

Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View

at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.

Must See
Event

Jul 8

Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan 

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Jul 9

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.

Jul 9

Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields

at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.

Jul 9

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.

Jul 9

Stewardship at the Bronx River Foodway

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come out and learn about your Foodway and how to help protect it! Become an expert and teach others about the space.
Free!

Jul 9

Sunset Meditation

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Socrates begins a new partnership with Mindful Astoria to offer the art of mindfulness meditation to the local community.
Free!

Jul 9

FrogWATCH USA Monitoring

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 

8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Hike the Greenbelt to monitor its water bodies, listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Jul10

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.

Jul10

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.

Jul10

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Jul11

Pelham Bay Park - Forest Restoration

at Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Jul11

Willowbrook Park - Forest Restoration

at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Jul11

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.

Jul11

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.

Jul11

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!

Jul11

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.

Jul11

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.

Jul11

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!

Jul11

Summer Nights

at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden!

Jul11

Yoga in the Park

at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our evening yoga classes. Bring a mat.
Free!

Jul11

LIC Henge 2019

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on July 11 and July 12 for that unique time when the sun aligns perfectly with the east/west grid of Manhattan as it sets at one of the best viewing sites in the city!
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, July 12, 2019

Jul12

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.

Jul12

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!

Jul12

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.

Jul12

Garden Highlights Walk

at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!

Jul12

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.

Jul12

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.

Jul12

Free Rowing in Van Cortlandt Park

at South end of lake (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
25 minutes to explore beautiful Van Cortlandt Park Lake in traditional, handmade wooden rowboats. Boats are available on a first-come-first-served basis, no reservations.
Free!

Jul12

Kayak Staten Island

at Page Avenue Beach, Staten Island 

5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join Kayak Staten Island for free public kayaking off the shore at Conference House Park! Boats and life jackets will be provided for a short paddle. Launch help and…
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul12

Summer on the Hudson: Birding Tour

at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!

Jul12

Family Camping: Staten Island

at Wolfe's Pond Park, Staten Island

6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Join us for free overnight camping at Wolfe's Pond Park at Staten Island's south shore. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 3.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jul12

Family Camping: Manhattan

at Central Park, Manhattan 

7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 3.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jul12

Stargazing at the Waterfront

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to observe the night sky from Hunters Point South Park.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul12

LIC Henge 2019

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us on July 11 and July 12 for that unique time when the sun aligns perfectly with the east/west grid of Manhattan as it sets at one of the best viewing sites in the city!
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Jul13

City of Water Day - Kaiser Park Beach Cleanup

at Entrance on Bayview Avenue, near W 31st Street (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn

8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help clean up the beach at Kaiser Park by removing debris from the coastline.
Free!

Jul13

City of Water Day - Ecology Park Forest Restoration

at Ecology Park, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore natural areas and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Jul13

Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!

Jul13

Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Days

at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks to volunteer in a trail maintenance project at Ocean Breeze Park. Participants will help with invasive weed removal and cutting branches of invasive trees for trail closure.
Free!

Jul13

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.

Jul13

Urban Farm Exploration Days

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul13

Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour

at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.

Jul13

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul13

Roots Saturdays

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul13

Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View

at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly-restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.

Must See
Event

Jul13

City of Water Day: Hunter's Point South Park Tour

at LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens 

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Participants will engage with the waterfront by learning about the importance of resilient waterfront design in mitigating climate change effects and how parks can be an extremely effective tool in this effort.
Free!

Jul13

Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)

at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island 

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!

Jul13

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.

Jul13

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.