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On Saturday, July 20, 2019, dozens of GreenThumb's community gardens in New York City will be opening their gates to the public on the same day for Open Garden Day NYC. Enjoy a day of free activities and share in our gardens. View a map of all Open Garden Day locations
Open Garden Day NYC Events
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Open Garden Day NYC at East Fourth Street Community Garden
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy face painting, music workshops, Qigong, a puppet show and workshop, and more!
Free!
Kids
Open Garden Day NYC: Domino Tournament - Brooklyn
at Good Life Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This free domino tournament is open to players of all ages, rating, and strength. There will be bonuses including an award ceremony for the tournament participants.
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC: Medicina + Community = Healing
at El Sol Brillante Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Using plants directly from the garden and Borikén (Puerto Rico), we’ll make herbal products, share stories, learn about the medicinal qualities of plants and honor our healing legacies.
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC: Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
at Dorothy K. McGowan Memorial Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is an integral part of their social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect.
Free!
Event
Open Garden Day NYC: Free Tea Party & Meditation Class
at Hollenback Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of FREE activities, including a Weeding Workshop, Tea Party with Live Music, and a Meditation Class.
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC at Dunton Community Garden
at Dunton and Civic Association Community Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Festivities include face painting, music, food, a bouncy house, free children's activities, and more.
Free!
Kids
Open Garden Day NYC in North Brooklyn
at El Puente/ Earth Spirit Garden (in ), Brooklyn, Red Shed Garden, Brooklyn, Heckscher Children’s Garden, Brooklyn, Java Street Community Garden, Brooklyn, Keap Fourth Community Garden, Brooklyn, Berry Street Garden, Lentol Garden, Brooklyn, Sunshine Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spend Open Garden Day exploring some of the community gardens in North Brooklyn!
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC at Smiling Hogshead Ranch
at Smiling Hogshead Ranch, Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join community gardeners at Smiling Hogshead Ranch for a scavenger hunt or just stop by to watch the butterflies and enjoy the garden!
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC at Pleasant Village Community Garden
at Pleasant Village Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pleasant Village Community Garden will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for all to enjoy. Sit in the shade and see what we grow!
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC: Drawing and Coloring
at Woodycrest Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Woodycrest Community Garden and BxArts Factory on Open Garden Day NYC for snacks, crafts, and community!
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Open Garden Day NYC at Melrose New Generation Community Garden
at Melrose New Generation Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring the entire family to Melrose New Generation Community Garden to play an assortment of fun, interactive street games on Open Garden Day!
Free!
Kids
Open Garden Day NYC at Hill Street
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join us for a day of summer activities at Hill Street Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC at for 6BC Botanical Garden
at 6BC Botanical Garden, Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please join us for the first of three garden readings this summer and enjoy a wonderful afternoon in a bucolic setting with amazing poetry and spoken word.
Free!
Event
Open Garden Day at Walt L. Shamel Community Garden
at Walt L. Shamel Garden (in ), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come and beat the heat with shade and sprinklers!
Free!
CANCELLED: Open Garden Day NYC: Youth Day at Green Patch on Walton
at Green Patch on Walton, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Festivities include games, music, food, crafts, and more!
Free!
Kids
Open Garden Day NYC: Egg Workshop
at Imani II Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
We'll review the production of an egg starting from inside the chicken's body and trace it all the way through to your plate.
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC: Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge: Fermenting Caribbean Fruits and Vegetables
at Belmont Little Farmers, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn how to ferment fruits and vegetables from the garden to make vinegar, pickles, and other tasty garnishes. This workshop will include a hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting.
Free!
Open Garden Day NYC at Hope the Friendly Garden on the Hill
at Hope the Friendly Garden on the Hill, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come and join the gardners at Hope the Friendly Garden on the Hill for a composting workshop led by senior garden volunteer Xavier Trevino.
Free!
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