NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Knit & Crochet Beginner's Group

2013-10-22T00:00:00.000

13:30

15:00

<p> All participants will learn how to purchase&nbsp;yarn, needles &amp; hooks, read directions and make a 4&quot;x4&quot; square to measure tension to be able to finish a pot holder or scarf. Knitters will learn how to cast on and how to knit or purl. Crocheters will learn to chain, single crochet, and double crochet.</p><p> <u>Supplies</u>:</p><p> Participants&nbsp;should bring a 7oz skein of light colored worsted weight yarn. No multi-colored, nor dark colored yarns. Knitters should purchase #8 needles, crocheters should purchase an &quot;H&quot; hook.</p><p></p>

Participants will learn how to purchase yarn, needles & hooks and read directions.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco Party: Oops, I Did It Again

2016-09-02T00:00:00.000

19:30

22:00

<p>Lola Star and her fabulous array of guests and performers will get you moving.&nbsp;Each Friday night showcases a new theme from 70s glitter to 80s glam, dazzling performers, kitschy contests, giveaways, and more!&nbsp;</p><p>Dress up and skate along to 90s Pop and Britney Spears greatest hits.</p><p>Prizes will be given out for those that sparkle the brightest.</p><p>Ages 21+. Photo ID required.</p><p>Purchase tickets <a href="http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/dreamland/">here</a>.</p>

Dress up and skate along to 90s Pop and Britney Spears greatest hits.

(718) 462-0040

events@lakesidebrooklyn.com

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$18 (includes event admission and skate rentals).

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Land Art Generator Initiative: Freshkills Park

2013-08-23T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p> <em>The Land Art Generator Initiative: Freshkills Park</em> is an exhibition of the top 25 designs selected out of 250 submissions from around the globe by artists, architects, designers, engineers, landscape architects, and more. LAGI 2012 was an ideas competition to design a site-specific public artwork that, in addition to its conceptual beauty, has the ability to harness energy cleanly from nature and convert it into electricity for the utility grid. At 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park will be almost three times the size of Central Park and the largest park developed in New York City in over 100 years. The transformation of what was formerly the world&rsquo;s largest landfill into a productive and beautiful cultural destination will make the park a symbol of renewal and an expression of how our society can restore balance to its landscape. The top three submissions not only heighten the beauty of the surrounding park land but also provide a gateway into a greater discussion about the preservation of the environment. &nbsp;</p><p> Image Credits:&nbsp; <em>Scene-Sensor // Crossing Social and Ecological Flows, </em>James Murray &amp; Shota Vashakmadze</p>

The Land Art Generator Initiative: Freshkills Park is an exhibition of the top 25 designs, selected from around the globe, for a public art piece that has the ability to harness energy.

(212) 360-8163

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Central Park Tour: North Woods

2017-08-29T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p>The North Woods is the largest of the Park&#39;s three woodlands, offering people and wildlife a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City. Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides.</p><p>Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.</p><p>The tour route involves many hills and stairs, and some uneven terrain. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Dana-Center-Map.jpg">starts</a> at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues), and ends near the Pool (103rd Street and Central Park West).</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&#39;s <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies </a>carefully.&nbsp;</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

Step out of the bustling city and see the part of Central Park that most resembles the Adirondack Mountains.

(212) 860-1370

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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Exhibition: Mariella Bisson: Sunlight, Water and Gravity

2015-06-01T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Gallery on Third Floor

<p>Mariella Bisson&rsquo;s large-scale, mixed media paintings of picturesque waterfalls in upstate New York are coupled with her preparatory drawings and watercolors in Sunlight, Water and Gravity. Her paintings, created with hundreds of pieces of layered paper, teeter on the edge of abstraction and representation. The overlapping paper replicates the texture of rushing water and rock strata. Motion, gravity, and the endlessness of geological time are as much the subject of Bisson&rsquo;s paintings as the actual waterfalls.</p>

Mariella Bisson’s large scale, mixed media paintings of waterfalls are coupled with her preparatory drawings and watercolors in Sunlight, Water and Gravity.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Conservatory Garden Tour

2017-05-20T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

Handicap access to the Conservatory Garden requires entering the Park at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue, then entering the Garden at the northwest gate.

<p>Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one!&nbsp;From a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden, Central Park Conservancy staff take you on a guided stroll amid thousands of trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, and annuals that bloom throughout the year. Learn about Conservatory Garden&#39;s history, design, and botanical specimens, from the professionals who care for it. This tour is bound to give visitors a new appreciation for this special space in Central Park.</p>

Join Central Park Conservancy for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one at Central Park's Conservatory Garden.

tours@centralparknyc.org

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$15 (Members $10) (Tickets available on-site with credit card unless tour is sold-out); Last Saturday of every month is free with registration.

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2018 Senior Games Swimming Clinic

2018-02-15T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:15

<p>Got skills and are 50+ years old? <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a>&nbsp;kicks off with preparatory clinics ahead of a week-long competition on May 7-11, 2018.</p><p>Train with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions to help build your skills.</p>

Got skills and are 50+ years old? Come out and get ready to train hard for the 2018 Senior Games!

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Please note: </strong>the first day of the clinic is free. To participate in the clinic after the first day, you&#39;ll need a <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership</a>

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2017-10-24T00:00:00.000

11:00

11:50

<p>In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York&nbsp;City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home&nbsp;would be serving&nbsp;as the official residence of the First Family of New York City&mdash;a place where history is made, not merely recorded.</p><p>As a historic house museum run by NYC Parks, sitting on&nbsp;11 acres of grounds now known as&nbsp;Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor&nbsp;Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942.&nbsp;Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its&nbsp;doors in the spirit of the administration&#39;s motto: one city, rising together.</p><p>In celebration of our&nbsp;75th Anniversary of Gracie being a mayoral residence, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art&nbsp;installation, titled&nbsp;New York 1942. This is the second in a series of installations envisioning New York through the framework of Gracie Mansion as it has been inhabited over time. It includes artwork, documents and objects from the period that the La Guardias lived in Gracie, shown together to tell a more complete story of the overall historic context as perceived from diverse perspectives.</p><p><strong>Tour Reservations</strong></p><p>To RSVP for a tour, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://on.nyc.gov/gracietour">on.nyc.gov/gracietour</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Gracie Mansion is not offering group tours.&nbsp;If you are part of a private organization that would like to tour the house, please email your request, including the size of group, your name and the purpose of a tour, to&nbsp;gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov&nbsp;and we will work to add you to one of the currently scheduled tours.</p><p>Photo ID required for entrance. No photography permitted in the interior. At the present time, tours are available in English only. Please plan to arrive at least five minutes in advance.</p>

Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.

(212) 676-3060

gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov

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Explore Urban Cemeteries as Historic Landscapes: Design, Horticulture and Habitat

2013-11-14T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

The Arsenal Gallery is located on the third floor of the Arsenal within Central Park, near Fifth Avenue and East 64th Street. Elevator in building.

<p> In three separate lectures, the subject of urban cemeteries, both private and public, will be explored with a view toward greater understanding, appreciation and stewardship of these evocative landscapes in our midst.</p><p> This is the first lecture in the series.</p><p> <strong>A Landscape Entwined in History: The Evergreens Cemetery of Brooklyn and Queens 1849-2008 (2008)</strong></p><p> Located near Bushwick in the &ldquo;knob and kettle country&rdquo; of Long Island&rsquo;s terminal moraine is a lesser-known, non-sectarian cemetery, originally called the Cemetery of the Evergreens.</p><p> Founded in 1849, it bears the hand of such notable landscape designers and architects as Andrew Jackson Downing, Alexander Jackson Davis and Samuel Parsons, Jr.</p><p> The Evergreens is taking steps to protect and cultivate its design and monuments, while honoring the cemetery&rsquo;s inhabitants and wooded landscape.</p>Speaker John Rousmaniere, author of Green Oasis in Brooklyn: The Evergreens Cemetery, 1849-2008 (2008), is a historian who has written extensively on maritime topics and on New York history. He lives in Morningside Heights and is a contributor to The Encyclopedia of New York City, 1st and 2nd editions

Learn more about the Cemetery of the Evergreens with speaker John Rousmaniere, author of Green Oasis in Brooklyn: The Evergreens Cemetery, 1849-2008(2008).

(212) 360-8240

kaitilin.griffin@parks.nyc.gov

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Kids Le Petit Art

2017-06-20T00:00:00.000

14:45

16:30

<p>Make your own miniature, personalized art for gift or to keep. This class is suitable for kids ages six to 12 years old.</p><p><strong>Kids Le Petit Art Schedule</strong><br />May: Painting Small Cans Upcycle Art<br />June: Create A Mini Book<br />&nbsp;</p>

Make your own personalized bookmark to take home. This class is suitable for kids ages six to 12 years old.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Shape Up NYC: Mind Body Fusion

2017-02-11T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the Conference House kitchen.

<p>This class features a low-impact cardio workout,&nbsp;followed by balancing stretches and meditation to raise heart rate, burn calories, reduce stress,&nbsp;and work out every muscle.</p><p>This instructor is part of the NYC Parks&#39; Shape Up NYC Fitness Instructor Training Program.</p>

This class features a low-impact cardio workout, followed by balancing stretches and meditation to raise heart rate, burn calories, reduce stress, and work out every muscle.

(718) 227-1463

sigona99@verizon.net

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3 to 6 Club

2016-02-24T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

<p>Walker Park is offering various activities at the 3 to 6 Club, open to&nbsp;children ages 7 through 12 years,&nbsp;including&nbsp;art, literacy and sports.</p><p>Registration began September 8th and is ongoing. However, space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.</p><p>For more information please contact Rich Costello at (718) 816-6172</p>

Walker Park is offering various activities at the 3 to 6 Club, open to children ages 7 through 12 years, including art, literacy and sports.

(718) 816-6172

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The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street

2017-07-09T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p>Come read, draw, and explore with&nbsp;the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.</p><p>Programming made possible with funding from The Ong Family Foundation and Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts.</p><p>Presented by NYC Parks</p>

Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.

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Seniors Fitness in Kaiser Park

2016-11-03T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City.<br /><br />Just like City Parks Foundation&rsquo;s free sports, arts, and education programs for kids and communities throughout New York City, CityParks Seniors Fitness aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies always benefit from physical activity. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p><p>Tennis in Kaiser Park takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am.&nbsp;</p>

Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City. Just like City Parks Foundation’s free sports, arts, and…

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Nature Center Adventures

2017-07-15T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p>Join our Adventure Guides, who lead free nature-related programs at our Nature Centers this summer!</p><p>Nature Center Adventures connect New Yorkers of all ages to the natural world.&nbsp;Nature Center&nbsp;Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and&nbsp;getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.</p><p>Programs vary by location.</p>

Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.

(718) 319-7258

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2017-09-21T00:00:00.000

07:30

08:30

<p>Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new.&nbsp;Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.</p><p>For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don&#39;t like the gym. And, it&#39;s an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there&#39;s nothing special to build.</p><p>Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can&rsquo;t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost.</p><p>All of our fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Please check back for rain and weather/air advisory cancels.</p><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>Fitness programs are canceled if the weather is lower than 20 degrees and when there are icy conditions.&nbsp;Saturday morning walks begin at 8:30 a.m.</p>

Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt

2016-08-06T00:00:00.000

10:00

14:00

<p>Kids are welcome to learn about sports from skilled Parks staff! The Summer Sports Experience provides a friendly, small group&nbsp;introduction to various sports on a drop-in basis. Staff are stationed in parks citywide.</p><p>At Greenbelt, on the outdoor&nbsp;playing fields behind the recreation center,&nbsp;kids will learn all about street hockey and basketball!&nbsp;To find out more, please email Richard.Costello@parks.nyc.gov.</p>

The Summer Sports Experience provides a friendly introduction to sports for kids!

Richard.Costello@parks.nyc.gov

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12x12 Project

2013-07-06T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

12x12 is a model display of a sustainably-built, off-grid tiny house. The house is a simple modular space with a rainwater-collecting butterfly roof, and wall panels inscribed with text and information from William Powers&rsquo; book &ldquo;12x12&rdquo; which details his experience living in the structure. These panels will vary and be movable, allowing the structure to grow and evolve as various artists and invited groups take up short-term residence.

12x12 is a model display of a sustainably-built, off-grid tiny house. The house is a simple modular space with a rainwater-collecting butterfly roof, and wall panels…

(718) 886-3800

dhector@queensbotanical.org

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free with Garden admission: $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students with ID and Children 3-12. Free for QBG members

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3 to 6 Club

2016-02-01T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

<p>Walker Park is offering various activities at the 3 to 6 Club, open to&nbsp;children ages 7 through 12 years,&nbsp;including&nbsp;art, literacy and sports.</p><p>Registration began September 8th and is ongoing. However, space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.</p><p>For more information please contact Rich Costello at (718) 816-6172</p>

Walker Park is offering various activities at the 3 to 6 Club, open to children ages 7 through 12 years, including art, literacy and sports.

(718) 816-6172

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Queens Writers on the Complexities of Making Home

2016-11-04T00:00:00.000

18:30

20:00

<p>Join a&nbsp;special reading event by the&nbsp;Artist Peer Circle of the Queens Council on the Arts, inspired by the story of Lewis H. Latimer House.&nbsp;<br /><br />Four writers based in Queens&nbsp;and with roots in China, Croatia, Kosovo, South Africa, Taiwan, and other parts of the Americas&nbsp;find, lose, and make their way home through fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.<br /><br />Readers: Artrit Bytyci, Malcolm Chang, Catherine Kapphahn, and Doreen Wang<br />Moderator:&nbsp;Tim Fredrick<br /><br />Artist Peer Circles are organized by the Queens Council of the Arts to nurture Queens-based artists in gathering, growing, building partnerships, and becoming leaders in their fields. With a trained facilitator, artists meet in small groups over the course of nine&nbsp;months to develop alliances and act as resources for each other in developing their craft, careers, and lives as artists.&nbsp;</p><p>For readers&#39; biographies, please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/328718684153502/">Facebook event page</a>.</p>

Four writers with roots in China, Croatia, Kosovo, South Africa, Taiwan, and other parts of the Americas find, lose, and make their way home through fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

(718) 961-8585

lewislatimerhouse@gmail.com

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2018-06-18T00:00:00.000

11:00

11:50

<p>In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York&nbsp;City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home&nbsp;would be serving&nbsp;as the official residence of the First Family of New York City&mdash;a place where history is made, not merely recorded.</p><p>As a historic house museum run by NYC Parks, sitting on&nbsp;11 acres of grounds now known as&nbsp;Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor&nbsp;Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942.&nbsp;Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its&nbsp;doors in the spirit of the administration&#39;s motto: one city, rising together.</p><p>In celebration of our&nbsp;75th Anniversary of Gracie being a mayoral residence, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art&nbsp;installation, titled&nbsp;<em>New York&nbsp;1942</em>. This is the second in a series of installations envisioning New York through the framework of Gracie Mansion as it has been inhabited over time. It includes artwork, documents and objects from the period that the La Guardias lived in Gracie, shown together to tell a more complete story of the overall historic context as perceived from diverse perspectives.</p><p><strong>Tour Reservations</strong></p><p>To RSVP for tour, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://on.nyc.gov/gracietour">on.nyc.gov/gracietour</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Gracie Mansion is not offering group tours.&nbsp;If you are part of a private organization that would like to tour the house, please email your request, including the size of group, your name and the purpose of a tour, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov">gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;and we will work to add you to one of the currently scheduled tours.</p><p>Photo ID required for entrance. No photography permitted in the interior. At the present time, tours are available in English only. Please plan to arrive at least five minutes in advance.</p>

Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.

(212) 676-3060

gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov

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Hendrick I. Lott House Exclusive Tour

2018-10-27T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>The Hendrick I. Lott House, constructed in 1720 and 1800, is a living time capsule of New York&nbsp;City&rsquo;s past. Still closed to the public, get a sneak peek at the interior of the Lott House before&nbsp;interior renovation begins.</p><p>The interior of this vernacular Dutch-American farmhouse reflects Hendrick I. Lott&rsquo;s skill as a professional house carpenter in New York City&rsquo;s Collect District at the end of the 18th century. It also demonstrates the wealth of generations of the Lott family. Once one of the largest farms in southern Brooklyn, the house still sits on its original orientation. The property was owned and actively occupied by the Lott family from 1719 to 1989. In 2002, New York City purchased the property from the Lott family.</p><p>Closed to the public, this tour is a rare opportunity to view the interior of the Lott House.</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hendrick-i-lott-house-exclusive-tour-tickets-48759562163">Purchase tickets on Eventbrite</a>!</p><p>These tours are being offered by Friends of the Lott House in celebration of Archtober.&nbsp;The Hendrick I. Lott House is a&nbsp;Historic House Trust member house.&nbsp;The Historic House Trust is partnering with Archtober to celebrate architecture month in NYC.</p>

The Hendrick I. Lott House, constructed in 1720 and 1800, is a living time capsule of NYC’s past. Still closed to the public, get a sneak peek at the interior!

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Movies Under The Stars: Ant-Man

2016-06-17T00:00:00.000

20:30

22:30

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>A con artist named Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) gets a shot at redemption when his mentor (Michael Douglas) asks him to protect a superpowered suit. Donning the stunning technology, which shrinks him down to minuscule size, he fights off villains seeking to steal the invention, and organizes a heist that could save the world. Peyton Reed directs this high-octane superhero flick.&nbsp;Rated PG-13.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong><br />You should come early to get a spot and bring a chair or blanket. All ages are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!

(718) 393-7370

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Movies Under the Stars: Koch

2015-09-26T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

<p>Join NYC Parks&nbsp;and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!</p><p>This film&nbsp;examines the life and legacy of three-time NYC mayor Ed Koch (1978-89).&nbsp; A colorful character who was also&nbsp;private, this film examines his role during a formative time in NYC&#39;s history.&nbsp; Not rated.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should come before 7:00 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair, as there is a limited supply of chairs reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Food is OK, but no alcohol. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!

(212) 408-0243

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Art In the Garden: Paul Lin & Botanical Therapeutic Art

2015-01-28T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:30

<p>Blending fine art and traditional crafts, Lin explores natural materials, transforming them into stunning landscapes and portraits.&nbsp; Watch for news about an art workshop and closing reception in the Spring Calendar and on our website</p>

Art In the Garden: Paul Lin- Botanical Therapeutic Art Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 20 to April 12 in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery. (Note: The…

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Admission to the garden: $4 Adult; $3 Seniors; $2 Students with ID and children over 3

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Silent Disco

2017-06-29T00:00:00.000

19:00

22:00

<p>Ssshhhh! There&#39;s a party going on!</p><p>Grab a set of wireless headphones and join the party. Tune in to the channel of your choice and dance to amazing music curated by Sound Off Experience DJs.</p><p><em>Headphones will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Tune in to the channel of your choice and dance to amazing music curated by Sound Off Experience DJs.

(718_ 965-8942

letitia.guillory@parks.nyc.gov

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Shape Up NYC: F.I.S.T.

2014-01-15T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

Please meet at Forest Avenue, Between Broadway and Burgher avenues.

This Fitness Interval &amp; Strength Training (F.I.S.T.) class is a full body workout that focuses on core movements, strength and cardio training.&nbsp; The class is open to adults and seniors and n<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">o registration is required.</span>

Come to McDonald Playground for this free fitness interval & strength training class. Shaping up has never been this easy!

(718) 816-6172

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CANCELLED: Central Park Tour: Seneca Village

2013-12-10T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:15

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p> <span class="Explicit">Established on land that would become part of Central Park, Seneca Village was Manhattan&rsquo;s first known community of African-American property owners. Learn about the history of the village and the people who lived there. The route involves moderate inclines and a few stairs.&nbsp;</span></p><p> Space is limited; advance registration suggested. Tickets available onsite with credit card only. Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start of the tour to allow time for check in. For the courtesy of other guests, those arriving after the start time cannot be accommodated.<br /> <br /> <strong>Ticket sales are final. </strong>Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 or heat index above 95 degrees).<br /> <br /> Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/custom-tours/">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.<br /> <br /> For the latest information or to see more dates for this tour, check our <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/calendar/">calendar</a>. Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.</p><p></p>

Established on land that would become part of Central Park, Seneca Village was Manhattan’s first known community of African-American property owners.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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Youth Adaptive Swim

2014-05-30T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:45

<p> Practice your swimming skills in this adaptive swim program for&nbsp;people with disabilities!&nbsp; To register, which is mandatory, please call the Citywide Aquatics office at 718-760-6969 ext. 0.</p><p> Recreation center membership is required. Visit the <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation membership page</a> for more information.</p>

Practice your swimming skills in this adaptive swim program for people with disabilities!

718-760-6969 ext. 0

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Recreation center membership is required.

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Cido the Clown

2018-06-10T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:00

<p>A proud member of the World Clown Association and Clowns of America International, Cido brings to families of all ages over 15 years of (professional) experience clowning around!&nbsp;<br /><br />Two individual performances will take place at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;and 4:00 p.m.</p><p>There is no admission fee. Live entertainment is free to guests. At Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, games and rides are pay per attraction. Visit <a href="http://www.fantasyforestnyc.com">fantasyforestnyc.com</a> for game and ride pricing.</p>

A proud member of the World Clown Association and Clowns of America International, Cido brings to families of all ages over 15 years of (professional) experience.

(718) 788-2676

info@nycarousel.com

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NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park

2017-04-04T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet at the lake bridge, down the hill from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Eddy Street.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

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Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric

2019-05-25T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

<p>&quot;Threads&quot; examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the Conference House collection of antique tools of the trade such as flax break, hackle, carder, and spinning wheel.</p><p>The exhibit includes dried flax plant samples, yarn, and linens. Linen, a natural textile used and valued by humans for thousands of years for its useful properties, was the fabric of choice in colonial America. Linen fabric is made from the cellulose fibers that grow inside of the stalks of the flax plant. Linum usitatissimum is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history.&nbsp;</p>

"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the Conference House collection of antique tools of the trade such as flax break, hackle, carder, and spinning wheel.

(718) 984-6046

Admin@conferencehouse.org

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$3 donation

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Preview Screening of The Trials of Muhammad Ali

2014-02-27T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:30

<p> Arts, Culture &amp; Fun presents a special&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;screening of the film <em>The Trials of Muhammad Ali</em>.</p><p> <em>The Trials of Muhammad Ali </em>covers Ali&#39;s toughest bout: his battle to overturn the five-year prison sentence he received for refusing U.S. military service. The film explores Ali&#39;s exile years when he was banned from boxing and found himself in the crosshairs of conflicts concerning race, religion, and wartime dissent.</p><p> See&nbsp;the film&nbsp;before it airs on PBS!&nbsp; RSVP by emailing<font color="#0000ff"> <a href="mailto:deborah.grant@parks.nyc.gov">deborah.grant@parks.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;</font>or calling (718) 622-2082.&nbsp; Space is limited, so reserve early.</p>

See this hard-hitting film about one of sports' greatest personalities before it gets to TV.

(718) 622-2082

deborah.grant@parks.nyc.gov

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Movies Under the Stars: Captain America - The Winter Soldier

2016-06-30T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>Steve Rogers continues his journey as the super-powered American soldier who&#39;s grasping to find his place in a modern world after being frozen in ice since WWII with this Marvel Studios sequel.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Steve Rogers continues his journey as the super-powered American soldier who's grasping to find his place in a modern world after being frozen in ice since WWII with this Marvel Studios sequel.

718-430-1825

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Central Park Tour: Belvedere's Kingdom

2014-06-24T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:15

<p> Take a walk around the landscapes dominated by historic Belvedere Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Route involves moderate inclines and a few stairs.</p><p> Space is limited; advance registration suggested. Tickets available onsite with credit card only. Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start of the tour to allow time for check in. For the courtesy of other guests, those arriving after the start time cannot be accommodated.</p><p> <strong>Ticket sales are final.</strong>&nbsp;Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 or heat index above 95 degrees).<br /> <br /> Groups of seven or more must schedule a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/custom-tours/">custom tour</a>&nbsp;three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p> For the latest information or to see more dates for this tour, check the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/">calendar</a>. Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.</p>

Take a walk around the landscapes dominated by historic Belvedere Castle, situated high on Vista Rock.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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Free Family Day at Wyckoff Farmhouse

2017-05-20T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p>Visit the Wyckoff Farmhouse this winter for a free family day!</p><p>While our public tours on Fridays and Saturdays are normally geared for an adult audience, we&rsquo;ve planned engaging, kid-friendly tours, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and more on select Saturdays. If the weather&rsquo;s nice, bring a picnic and enjoy our grounds before or after your visit to the house.</p><p>If you plan to visit with children under 10, we recommend visiting before 2 p.m. to take advantage of specially&nbsp;planned activities for younger children.</p><p>Want to learn more? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:programs@wyckoffmuseum.org">programs@wyckoffmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;for additional information.</p>

We’ve planned engaging, kid-friendly tours, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and more.

(718) 629-5400

programs@wyckoffmuseum.org

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It's My Park at Crocheron Park

2016-11-05T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

Volunteers should meet in front of the park house.

<p>This It&rsquo;s My Park season, volunteer with Earth Citizens to participate in yoga, rake leaves, and plant daffodil bulbs at Crocheron Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!</p>

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Earth Citizens to participate in yoga, rake leaves, and plant daffodil bulbs at Crocheron Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

(718) 928-4431

michellegavin@earthcitizens.org

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National Trails Day: Blaze the Pat Dolan Trail

2017-06-03T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Join us for a day devoted to protecting the Pat Dolan Trail at the Willow Lake Nature Preserve. Discover the Pat Dolan Trail&#39;s unique wetland habitat that is home to a variety of rare plants and wildlife. Volunteers will install the path&#39;s first trail markers!</p><p>Please wear sturdy shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited and registration is required.&nbsp; To register, please visit <a href="http://allianceforfmcp.org/stewardship">allianceforfmcp.org/stewardship</a> or call (718) 760-6561. This volunteer event is suitable for ages&nbsp;13 and older.</p>

Discover the Pat Dolan Trail's unique wetland habitat that is home to a variety of rare plants and wildlife. Volunteers will install the path's first trail markers!

(718) 760-6561

catherine.laperche@parks.nyc.gov

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Greener Pastures Exhibition:125th Anniversary of Bronx Parks

2013-11-15T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p> Curated by Jonathan Kuhn,&nbsp;photographs from NYC Parks&#39; archives will be on exhibit at the Poe Park Visitor Center.&nbsp;</p>

Photographs from NYC Parks' archives will be on exhibit at the Poe Park Visitor Center.

(718) 365-5516

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Soccer Training Camp

2017-04-04T00:00:00.000

16:30

17:30

<p>Children ages 6 through 13 will be able to participate in a variety of physical exercises&nbsp;while learning the basic fundamentals of soccer.&nbsp;</p><p>Registration is required. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov">Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;or call (718) 816-6172.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Children will be able to participate in a variety of physical exercises while learning the basic fundamentals of soccer.

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Bryant Park Chess & Backgammon

2014-06-20T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

<p> Game boards, including chess and backgammon, are available for a small few. Endorsed by the Marshall Chess Club.&nbsp;</p>

Game boards, including chess and backgammon, are available for a small few. Endorsed by the Marshall Chess Club.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Chess boards: $3.00 per half hourBackgammon: $4.00 per half hour

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City Parks Foundation Presents Beppo the Clown at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

2018-10-07T00:00:00.000

15:00

16:00

<p>City Parks Foundation presents the limited engagement of&nbsp;Beppo the Clown&nbsp;at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park,&nbsp;October 4-7.&nbsp;Beppo the Clown&nbsp;is the story of a shy clown who embarks on a journey from the circus to find bravery with the help of some friends. This all-ages story is told through puppetry, acting and narration.&nbsp;Beppo the Clown&nbsp;was written by Else Fisher Bergman and was a collaboration with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. Join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Ingmar Bergman with the presentation of this story. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://cityparksfoundation.org/swedish-cottage-marionette-theatre">cityparksfoundation.org/swedish-cottage-marionette-theatre</a></p>

City Parks Foundation presents Beppo the Clown, an all-ages story told through puppetry, acting and narration at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Oct 4 - 7.

(212) 988-9093

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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$12 - $15

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Ed Center Open Hours

2016-02-18T00:00:00.000

15:00

17:00

Located at 99 Plymouth in the Main Street section of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

<p>The Ed Center is open for free, drop-in hours four afternoons a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!</p><p>Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with our 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10&rsquo;-scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more!&nbsp;</p><p>Photo by Alexa Hoyer</p>

Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with our 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’-scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and more!

ephillips@brooklynbridgepark.org

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CANCELLED: Outdoor Movie Night: Jaws

2015-06-15T00:00:00.000

19:30

22:30

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Join us for a movie under the stars!&nbsp;Bring your family and friends to an evening of free entertainment.&nbsp;</p><p>Picnicking is&nbsp;encouraged. Bring your blankets, chairs, and food! &nbsp;</p><p>Jaws continues to be one of the most popular films of all time and&nbsp;tells the tale of three men who join together in a life-and-death hunt to destroy a killer shark.</p>

Jaws continues to be one of the most popular films of all time and tells the tale of three men who join together in a life-and-death hunt to destroy a killer shark.

alex.moran@parks.nyc.gov

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Kids Fest: Stages in the Square 2018

2018-09-15T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p>Madison Square Park Conservancy&#39;s free family-friendly festival&mdash;featuring&nbsp;a diverse lineup of performing arts programming&mdash;returns to the park on September 15&nbsp;on&nbsp;four&nbsp;stages.&nbsp;</p><p>This&nbsp;daylong event, for children 0-12 years old and their families, will feature a variety performances including music, dance, theater, puppetry, magic, and storytelling.</p>

This daylong event, for children 0-12 years old and their families, will feature a variety performances including music, dance, theater, puppetry, magic, and storytelling.

(212) 520-7600

jmilian@madisonsquarepark.org

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Central Park Tour: Seneca Village

2016-08-25T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:15

<p>Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park. &nbsp;</p><p>Join Central Park Conservancy guides on this tour to learn about the lives of Seneca Village&rsquo;s residents in the 1800s and the community&rsquo;s place in pre-Central Park. Highlights of this tour include: Summit Rock, Tanner&#39;s Spring, Winterdale Arch, and sites where important residences and churches existed before the development of the Park.</p><p>The tour route involves moderate inclines and a few stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Seneca-Village-Tour-Start-Map.jpg">starts</a> and ends inside the park at 85th Street and Central Park West</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies</a> carefully.</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p>For more information, please review our <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park

2016-07-05T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet on the south side of Fornino on Pier 6

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

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Nature Exploration Hike (Moderate)

2015-04-19T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

Fort Tryon Park Entrance near Broadway and Riverside Drive

<p>Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress. Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. &nbsp;</p><p>On nature exploration hikes we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit our urban forest. Moderate hikes are longer, faster-paced hikes on rugged terrain. &nbsp;For all hiking programs we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.</p>

Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress.

(212) 628-2345

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Imaginative Arts for Kids

2018-02-01T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Kids will learn various techniques for creating imaginative arts, including Kirigami, Collage, Tissue Work, Pointillism, and 3D Illusion. Drop in for a program, or try them all!</p><ul> <li>January: Whimsical Winter Wonder... on Cardboard&nbsp;</li> <li>January: Whimsical Winter Wonder... Silhouettes &nbsp; &amp; Abstracts</li> <li>February: Valentines Kirigami Greeting Cards</li> <li>February: 3D Illusion Wavy Heart</li> <li>March: Painted Rocks Pointillism</li> <li>March: Painted Rocks Nature<br /> &nbsp;</li></ul>

Kids will learn various techniques for creating imaginative arts, including Kirigami, Collage, Tissue Work, Pointillism and 3D Illusion.

718-365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Run as One (4M) Presented by JPMorgan Chase

2016-04-24T00:00:00.000

08:30

10:00

<p>This four-mile race raises funding and awareness in the fight against lung cancer and honors former Chase Manhattan Bank chairman Tom Labrecque, a lifelong never-smoker who died from lung cancer at age 62. More than 60% of people diagnosed with lung cancer have either never smoked or have quit smoking. Join thousands of others this year and &ldquo;run as one&rdquo; to raise money to support lung cancer research and awareness.</p><p>Visit NYRR.org&#39;s <a href="http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2016/run-as-one-4m-presented-by-jpmorgan-chase">Race</a> page for more information and to register for the event.</p>

This four-mile race raises funding and awareness in the fight against lung cancer.

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