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Nature, history, or just a good time, learn from New Yorkers and experts who have come to New York City's parks to share their stories. Check out these readings and discussions.
Talks Events
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Guided House Tour: Healthcare in Tredwell Times
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore the diseases and treatments common in 19th century New York. Drawing from firsthand accounts and historical sources, we'll learn about major outbreaks of cholera, diphtheria, typhoid fever, and the recorded causes of death within the Tredwell family, along with the types of medical care they might have received.
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Walt Whitman's Song of Myself
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Walt Whitman Initiative's annual open public reading of Walt Whitman's celebrated poem.
Free!
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
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Fire Ecology Hike | Caminata ecología del fuego
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
oin this bilingual, ecologist-led hike to learn more about wildfires, our forest, and to enjoy the naturally cooler air of the forest!
Free!
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Virtual Book Talk- Beyond Blue & White with Genevieve Wheeler Brown
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Virtual book talk with author Genevieve Wheeler Brown exploring the hidden history of Delftware and the women behind it.
Free!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Virtual Talk- A Conversation about Slavery in the Hudson Valley: Two Linked Descendants Share Their Stories
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
In a free virtual talk hosted by Van Cortlandt House Museum on Thursday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m., Debra Bruno and and Eleanor Mire will tell their story, accompanied by a brief presentation. The talk will include topics such as the friendship that has developed between the two of them, the research they’ve conducted together, and the additional joy of finding other descendants of Mary Vanderzee.
Free!
Workshop for Volunteers: Tree Stewardship Part 1 - Getting Involved with Tree Care
at Online
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join this virtual workshop to understand current efforts across the boroughs to connect community members to the trees that surround us.
Free!
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Workshop for Volunteers: Integrating Native Plants into Local Parks
at Online
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join this workshop to learn how to design native plantings and work with NYC Parks to advocate for and implement your design.
Free!
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Kids
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend!
Event
Compostapalooza!
at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Conservancy’s work with compost and appreciate its impact on urban soil at this day of demonstrations, science experiments, and live entertainment!
Free!
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Sunday, October 12, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend!
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Monday, October 13, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend!
Event
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 17, 2025
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations, and the latest stunning scientific findings with paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at his research.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations, and the latest stunning scientific findings with paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at his research.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 24, 2025
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations, and the latest stunning scientific findings with paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at his research.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations, and the latest stunning scientific findings with paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute In-Person Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour for an in-depth look at his research.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Kids
How Brooklyn Became Part of New York City
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
In 1898, proud Brooklyn consolidated with four other counties to become New York City. What led to that decision?
Free!
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Kids
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