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In New York, you're always a moment away from history. Explore historic houses and New York City's greatest parks through free and low-cost local tours. Expert tour guides will lead you through some of our most impressive public spaces, sharing their insights on topics ranging from history, to nature, to environmental sustainability. Educational tours geared towards children are also regularly available throughout the year.
Tours Events
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Candlelight Tours
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Step back through time to taste, smell, and touch the holiday pleasures of centuries past.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Holiday Tinker Festival & Tree Lighting
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with tinkering, tree lighting, hot cocoa, and music!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Bryant Park: Park Tours
at Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an enjoyable walking tour of Bryant Park, and discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed “Needle Park” of the 1970s into Manhattan’s Town Square of today.
Free!
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day: Festive Felt and Fiber Crafts
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
Winter Solstice Walk
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks arborists for a Winter Solstice Walk at New York's southernmost park. Explore and learn about the unique trees, natural habitats, and shoreline found within the park.
Free!
Kids
Candlelight Tours
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Step back through time to taste, smell, and touch the holiday pleasures of centuries past.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the historic Mount Morris Fire Watchtower serves as an important landmark for the Harlem community.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Bryant Park: Park Tours
at Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an enjoyable walking tour of Bryant Park, and discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed “Needle Park” of the 1970s into Manhattan’s Town Square of today.
Free!
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Heather Garden Conifers Tour with Author Leslie Day
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about Fort Tryon’s many conifers and evergreens. Find out which conifers pre-date the park, and which have been added in recent park restoration projects.
Free!
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visitors will get a chance to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visitors will get a chance to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visitors will get a chance to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visitors will get a chance to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
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