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Thanksgiving is a time of reflection, a celebration of the harvest, and a history of shared Native American and European heritage. Most of all, it’s fun! Parks come alive in November with walks, tours, cooking, and the bounties of the season.
Thanksgiving Events
Friday, November 23, 2018
Black Friday Hike: The Alley Giant
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Alley Giant—a tulip tree—is the tallest and oldest living organism in the city. It is estimated to be between 350 and 450 years of age. Come meet a tree older than the United States
Free!
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Black Friday Hike: Central Park South to North Hike
at Doris Freedman Plaza (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get outside and have your walking shoes ready as the Urban Park Rangers hike with you through iconic and natural areas throughout Central Park.
Free!
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Black Friday Hike: Greenbelt
at LaTourette Park Parking Lot
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City on the Greenbelt's White Trail.
Free!
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Black Friday Hike: Prospect Park
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Step back in time with a walk through Brooklyn’s oldest remaining forest.
Free!
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Black Friday Hike: Northwest Woods
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us and obverse how the flora and fauna change while we pass through these varied ecosystems.
Free!
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Black Friday Hike: Hunter Island Hike
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city's urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head. Moderate hikes are longer, faster-paced on rugged terrain.
Free!
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