NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

The NYC Parks Events Listing database is used to store event information displayed on the Parks website, nyc.gov/parks. There are seven related tables that make up the this database:

1. Events_Events table (This is the primary table that contains basic data about every event. Each record is an event.)
2. Events_Categories (Each record is a category describing an event. One event can be in more than one category.)
3. Events_Images (Each record is an image related to an event. One event can have more than one image.)
4. Events_Links (Each record is a link with more information about an event. One event can have more than one link.)
5. Events_Locations (Each record is a location where an event takes place. One event can have more than one location.)
6. Events_Organizers (Each record contains a group or person organizing an event. One event can have more than one organizer.)
7. Events_YouTube (Each record is a link to a YouTube video about an event. One event can have more than one YouTube video.)

The Events_Events table is the primary table. All other tables can be related by joining on the event_id. This data contains records from 2013 and on. For a complete list of related datasets, please follow This Link

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78087
Event Id: 78087 • Title: DigitalWork NYC Recruitment: Pelham Fritz Recreation Center • Date: 2013-11-04T00:00:00.000
Event Id
78087
Title
DigitalWork NYC Recruitment: Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
Date
2013-11-04T00:00:00.000
Start Time
15:30
End Time
16:30
Description
<p> DigitalWork NYC, for 16 to 26 year olds, is a valuable opportunity to gain technical&nbsp;job skills for free.&nbsp; Become certified in Microsoft Office&nbsp;10 or Adobe Creative Suite 6,&nbsp;learn resume writing and interview techniques, receive job search support from an employment specialist and more!</p><p> These recruitment sessions help you through the application and interview process.&nbsp; Recreation Center membership is not required to attend.</p><p></p>
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Become certified in Microsoft Office 10 and Adobe Creative Suite 6 through DigitalWork NYC, free for 16 to 26 year olds! These sessions help you apply and interview for the program.
Phone
(212) 255-3066
Email
digitalworkcrc@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
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124533
Event Id: 124533 • Title: Nature Exploration Hike (moderate) • Date: 2016-04-17T00:00:00.000
Event Id
124533
Title
Nature Exploration Hike (moderate)
Date
2016-04-17T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
12:30
Location Description
The entrance to the playground is located at Dyckman Street and Riverside Drive.
Description
<p>Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress. Regardless of the intensity level, it is a great way to burn calories and stay fit.&nbsp;</p><p>Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks.&nbsp;On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p>
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On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Phone
(212) 628-2345
Cost Free
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144991
Event Id: 144991 • Title: Paint it Up • Date: 2017-04-04T00:00:00.000
Event Id
144991
Title
Paint it Up
Date
2017-04-04T00:00:00.000
Start Time
10:00
End Time
11:00
Description
<p>Create a still-life painting on canvas to take home.&nbsp;This program is suitable for adults.</p><p><strong>Paint It Up Program Schedule</strong><br />May: Upcycle Decorative Painted Cans and Containers<br />June: Recycle Painted Rocks-painted nature on rocks<br />&nbsp;</p>
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Create a still-life painting on canvas to take home. This program is suitable for adults.
Phone
(718) 365-5516
Email
Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
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66981
Event Id: 66981 • Title: Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays Presents Bella's Bartok • Date: 2013-07-07T00:00:00.000
Event Id
66981
Title
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays Presents Bella's Bartok
Date
2013-07-07T00:00:00.000
Start Time
19:00
End Time
21:00
Description
<p> Vibrantly danceable live music in Riverside Park accompanied by spectacular sunsets along the Hudson River every Sunday in July at 7pm for free. All ages welcome.</p><p> July 7: Bella&rsquo;s Bartok - bohemian dance punk.</p>
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Vibrantly danceable live music in Riverside Park accompanied by spectacular sunsets along the Hudson River.
Phone
311
Email
zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
1
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150652
Event Id: 150652 • Title: The Connective Project • Date: 2017-07-14T00:00:00.000
Event Id
150652
Title
The Connective Project
Date
2017-07-14T00:00:00.000
Start Time
09:00
End Time
20:00
Description
<p>In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Brooklyn&rsquo;s Backyard, Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates the special meaning Prospect Park&nbsp;has in the lives of millions of community members from across the borough and beyond.</p><p>Funded in part by Bloomberg Philanthropies and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Cost Free
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179396
Event Id: 179396 • Title: Union Square Holiday Market • Date: 2018-12-23T00:00:00.000
Event Id
179396
Title
Union Square Holiday Market
Date
2018-12-23T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
20:00
Description
<p>The Union Square Holiday Market is an internationally-renowned Holiday Market located at Union Square Park. Hailed as a must-visit destination for unique gifts created by local craftsmen and artists, millions of people browse the winding aisles each year enjoying this unique and eclectic holiday experience.</p><p><strong>Union Square Holiday Market Dates and Hours</strong><br />November 15 - December 24</p><p>Mondays -&nbsp;Fridays: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br />Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br />Sunday: 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;- 7:00 p.m.</p>
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Shop for unique gifts created by local craftsmen and artists. Open daily. Weekend hours are Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost Free
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150890
Event Id: 150890 • Title: 2017 Movies On The Waterfront Series: Toy Story 3 • Date: 2017-08-14T00:00:00.000
Event Id
150890
Title
2017 Movies On The Waterfront Series: Toy Story 3
Date
2017-08-14T00:00:00.000
Start Time
20:15
End Time
22:15
Location Description
On Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and the pool
Description
<p>The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition invites everyone to come out this summer to enjoy the 2017 Movies On The Waterfront Series, Monday evenings at sunset (approximately 8:15 p.m.). These free movies are open to the public, and no RSVP&nbsp;or tickets are required. Just show up!&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>Toy Story 3 </em></strong>(2010) G |&nbsp; 1h 43min&nbsp; | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | 18 June 2010 (USA)&nbsp;<br />The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it&#39;s up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren&#39;t abandoned and to return home.</p><p>Director: Lee Unkrich&nbsp;<br />Writers: John Lasseter (story by),&nbsp;Andrew Stanton (story by)<br />Stars: Tom Hanks,&nbsp;Tim Allen,&nbsp;Joan Cusack</p>
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?The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.
Phone
(718) 728-7820
Email
centralastoria@aol.com
Cost Free
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138873
Event Id: 138873 • Title: Soccer Aerobics • Date: 2016-10-22T00:00:00.000
Event Id
138873
Title
Soccer Aerobics
Date
2016-10-22T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
16:00
Description
<p>Adults ages 18 and older&nbsp;are invited to learn, play, and&nbsp;compete in Aerobics&nbsp;Soccer.</p><p>Tired of conventional exercise or gym workouts?&nbsp; We have an exciting, fun, innovative and creative way for you to work out and exercise... we call it &quot;Soccer Aerobics!&quot; This fun new workout focuses on cardiovascular and strength exercises; coordination, speed and agility, all while you learn and develop the skill to play and compete in the sport.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> A <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a> is required to participate in this program. Registration is required. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Victor.Campbell@parks.nyc.gov">Victor.Campbell@parks.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;or call (718)&nbsp;402-5155.</p>
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Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn, play, and compete in soccer. Have fun while learning and practicing this exciting game.
Phone
(718) 402-5155
Email
Victor.Campbell@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
Recreation membership is required.
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133626
Event Id: 133626 • Title: Central Park Tour: Mid-Park Welcome Tour • Date: 2016-08-20T00:00:00.000
Event Id
133626
Title
Central Park Tour: Mid-Park Welcome Tour
Date
2016-08-20T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<p>Explore some of the park&#39;s best-known features, and then marvel at the view from Belvedere Castle, on this introductory tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include: Balcony Bridge, Oak Bridge, the Lake, the Ramble, and Belvedere Castle.</p><p>The tour route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Mid-Park-Welcome-Tour-Start-Location-Map.jpg">starts</a> in front of the Alexander von Humboldt statue (77th Street and Central Park West), and ends at Belvedere Castle (mid-Park at 79th Street).&nbsp;</p><p>For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies </a>carefully.&nbsp;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>.&nbsp;</p><p>For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a> (FAQ).</p>
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Explore some of the park's best-known features, including the Lake and the Ramble, and then marvel at the view from Belvedere Castle, on this tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Phone
(212) 772-0288
Email
tours@centralparknyc.org
Cost Free
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156134
Event Id: 156134 • Title: Family Gallery Tour • Date: 2017-11-25T00:00:00.000
Event Id
156134
Title
Family Gallery Tour
Date
2017-11-25T00:00:00.000
Start Time
12:00
End Time
13:00
Description
<p>Explore artwork on view in Glyndor Gallery on a family-friendly tour with a Curatorial Fellow.&nbsp;This fall, the entire gallery will be given over to new site-responsive projects honoring the tenth anniversary of Wave Hill&rsquo;s Sunroom Project Space.&nbsp;<em><strong>Call &amp; Response&nbsp;</strong></em>showcases the work of more than 50 artists who have exhibited in this unique venue, in projects ranging from art objects created from natural materials gathered onsite, to sound pieces, outdoor installations and performance works.</p><p><em>Children ages six and older are welcome with an adult.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p><p>Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.</p>
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Explore Glyndor Gallery's fall show, "Call & Response," showcasing the site-responsive work of more than 50 Wave Hill alumni artists, on a family-friendly tour with a Curatorial Fellow.
Cost Free
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156098
Event Id: 156098 • Title: Fall Foliage Walk • Date: 2017-11-04T00:00:00.000
Event Id
156098
Title
Fall Foliage Walk
Date
2017-11-04T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<p>Enjoy colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Horticultural Interpreter&nbsp;Charles Day&nbsp;shares some of his favorite trees and shrubs in their vibrant fall finery.&nbsp;</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.</p>
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Enjoy colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day shares some of his favorite trees and shrubs in their vibrant fall finery.
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
Garden admission: $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6
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138600
Event Id: 138600 • Title: Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park • Date: 2016-11-26T00:00:00.000
Event Id
138600
Title
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
Date
2016-11-26T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
12:30
Description
<p>Take our signature tour, and let Central Park Conservancy guides give you an insider&#39;s look at some of the most iconic features of the world&#39;s greatest urban park. Learn how rocky, swampy land was built into the living work of art that is Central Park today.&nbsp;Highlights of this tour include: the Dairy, Sheep Meadow, Cherry Hill, the Lake, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, and Literary Walk.</p><p>The tour route involves a few stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Dairy-Map.jpg">starts</a> and ends at the Dairy Visitor Center (mid-Park at 65th Street).</p><p>For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review Central Park&#39;s Conservancy&#39;s&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 the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a> (FAQ).</p>
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Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Phone
(212) 794-4064
Email
tours@centralparknyc.org
Cost Free
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Cost Description
Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.
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147228
Event Id: 147228 • Title: Bootcamp in the Park! • Date: 2017-06-05T00:00:00.000
Event Id
147228
Title
Bootcamp in the Park!
Date
2017-06-05T00:00:00.000
Start Time
07:00
End Time
08:00
Description
<p>Join HY/HK Alliance for a free Bootcamp fitness class&nbsp;with Ruel Davis! &nbsp;</p>
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Join HY/HK Alliance for a free Bootcamp fitness class with Ruel Davis!
Phone
(212) 239-1619
Email
pgouris@hyhkalliance.org
Cost Free
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73960
Event Id: 73960 • Title: Early Morning Yoga • Date: 2013-07-22T00:00:00.000
Event Id
73960
Title
Early Morning Yoga
Date
2013-07-22T00:00:00.000
Start Time
07:30
End Time
08:30
Description
<p> This hour-long yoga class integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to stretch, strengthen and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. &nbsp;</p><p> Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class.</p><p> A few notes:</p><ul> <li> Remember to bring a mat if you have one (a limited number of mats are available first come first served - with valid ID).</li> <li> Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.</li> <li> All participants must sign a waiver before participating.</li></ul><p> The&nbsp;Dodge YMCA&nbsp;is a community service organization that promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth.</p>
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Start your day off with early morning yoga on the pier with a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline.
Cost Free
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106013
Event Id: 106013 • Title: Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest • Date: 2015-06-24T00:00:00.000
Event Id
106013
Title
Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest
Date
2015-06-24T00:00:00.000
Start Time
20:00
End Time
21:00
Description
<p>Academy Award nominee&nbsp;Sam Waterston&nbsp;(Newsroom, Law &amp; Order,&nbsp;The Public&rsquo;s&nbsp;King Lear)&nbsp;returns in&nbsp;<em>The Tempest</em>, Shakespeare&rsquo;s classic about young love, old enemies and the eternal magic of storytelling. Exiled to a fantastical island, Prospero unleashes a churning storm to shipwreck the traitor brother who stole his throne and settle the score once and for all. But bitter revenge is upended by newfound love in this sublime masterpiece that proves we are all &ldquo;such stuff as dreams are made on.&rdquo; Tony Award nominee&nbsp;Michael Greif&nbsp;(Romeo and Juliet,&nbsp;Our Lady of Kibeho, If/Then,&nbsp;Next to Normal)&nbsp;directs.</p><p>Visit the <a href="http://www.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/FSITP/The-Tempest/">Public Theater website</a> for information on getting free tickets.</p>
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Academy Award nominee Sam Waterston returns in The Tempest, Shakespeare’s classic about young love, old enemies and the eternal magic of storytelling.
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70582
Event Id: 70582 • Title: Bryant Park Piano • Date: 2013-06-13T00:00:00.000
Event Id
70582
Title
Bryant Park Piano
Date
2013-06-13T00:00:00.000
Start Time
12:30
End Time
14:30
Description
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians and Sam Ash Music Stores.<br /><div></div><div> Monday &ndash; Friday, 12:30pm &ndash; 2:30pm*</div><br /><div> <strong>May</strong> 6 &ndash; 10 Terry Waldo</div><div> 13 &ndash; 17 Jon Weber</div><div> 20 &ndash; 24 Russ Kassoff</div><div> 27 &ndash; 31 Larry Ham</div><div></div><div> <strong>June</strong> 3 &ndash; 7 Todd Robbins</div><div> 10 &ndash; 14 Ayako Shirasaki</div><div> 17 &ndash; 21 Luiz Simas</div><div> 24 &ndash; 28 Joel Forrester</div><div></div><div> <strong>July</strong> 1 &ndash; 5 Junior Mance</div><div> 8 &ndash; 12* Yuka Aikawa</div><div> 15 &ndash; 19* Isaac ben Ayala</div><div> 22 &ndash; 26* Dona Carter</div><div> 29 &ndash; August 2* Deanna Witkowski</div><div></div><div> <strong>August</strong> 5 &ndash; 9* Roy Eaton</div><div> 12 &ndash; 16* Victor Lin</div><div> 19 &ndash; 23 Sue Maskaleris</div><div> 26 &ndash; 30 Frank Owens</div><div></div><div> <strong>September</strong> 2 &ndash; 6 Armen Donelian</div><div> 9 &ndash; 13 Dan Manjovi</div><div> 16 &ndash; 20 Kuni Mikami</div><div> 23 &ndash; 27 Daryl Sherman</div><div></div><div> *Piano will be held from 2pm &ndash; 4pm on Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 8, 15</div>
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Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local…
Phone
(212) 768-4242
Email
bpc@urbanmgt.com
Cost Free
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153524
Event Id: 153524 • Title: Special Olympic Sports Training • Date: 2017-12-14T00:00:00.000
Event Id
153524
Title
Special Olympic Sports Training
Date
2017-12-14T00:00:00.000
Start Time
12:30
End Time
13:30
Description
<p>Adults 18 years old and older with physical and mental disabilities are invited to learn&nbsp;and &nbsp;train like an Olympian at our Olympic sports workshop. Participants will learn and play various sports including; volleyball, track, soccer, basketball/netball, and more!</p><p>A <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a> and registration are required.&nbsp; For more information and to register email: <a href="mailto:Shalaya.Nieves@parks.nyc.gov">Shalaya.Nieves@parks.nyc.gov</a></p>
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Participants will learn and play various sports including; volleyball, track, soccer, basketball/netball, and more!
Phone
(718) 402-5155
Email
Shalaya.Nieves@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
An NYC Parks recreation center membership is required to participate in this program. To learn more about membership fees and how to apply, please visit our <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership page</a>.
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99440
Event Id: 99440 • Title: Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton • Date: 2014-10-03T00:00:00.000
Event Id
99440
Title
Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton
Date
2014-10-03T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
17:00
Description
<p>The show features work from two series, Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton&#39;s work provides commentary on the photographic process through&nbsp;traditional documentary photography and&nbsp;constructed compositions.</p>
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The show features work from two series Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton's work provides commentary on the photographic process…
Phone
(718) 816-4506 x10
Email
katelynn@aliceausten.org
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
$3 suggested donation
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165608
Event Id: 165608 • Title: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring • Date: 2018-06-11T00:00:00.000
Event Id
165608
Title
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Date
2018-06-11T00:00:00.000
Start Time
18:00
End Time
20:00
Description
<p>Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity.</p><p>We&#39;ll&nbsp;walk&nbsp;the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag&nbsp;them to keep track of how many we&#39;ve already seen as part of NYC Parks&#39; ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong><a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/5046">Registration is required</a>.</p>
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We'll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we've already seen as part of NYC Parks' ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Phone
(718) 392-5232
Email
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
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134935
Event Id: 134935 • Date: 2016-09-24T00:00:00.000 • Start Time: 10:00
Event Id
134935
Title
Family Art Project: Roald Dahl's 'James and The Giant Peach' Handmade Pop-Up Books
Date
2016-09-24T00:00:00.000
Start Time
10:00
End Time
13:00
Description
<p>For the 100th anniversary of children&rsquo;s book author&nbsp;Roald Dahl, we&rsquo;ll look to the insects of&nbsp;<em>James and the Giant Peach</em>&nbsp;to celebrate! Make pop-out books about nature with a grasshopper, centipede, earthworm, spider, ladybug, silkworm,&nbsp;and glowworm. Then, join visiting artist&nbsp;Channie Waits&nbsp;in a lively, interactive performance&nbsp;with storytelling to bring your pop-up books and invertebrates to life.&nbsp;</p><p>This event is free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.</p>
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For the 100th anniversary of children’s book author Roald Dahl, we’ll look to the insects of "James and the Giant Peach" to celebrate!
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85955
Event Id: 85955 • Title: Adaptive Swim • Date: 2014-02-21T00:00:00.000
Event Id
85955
Title
Adaptive Swim
Date
2014-02-21T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<p> Adapted Aquatics exercise offers a complete body workout and ranges from gentle walking in water to high-energy exercise; it helps alleviate pain, improve circulation, and promote healing and muscle development for those suffering from physical ailments resulting from injury, disease, or aging.</p><p> To register, please call&nbsp;the Citywide Aquatics office at 718-760-6969 ext. 0.</p><p> Recreation Center membership is required to participate.</p>
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Adapted Aquatics exercise offers a complete body workout and ranges from gentle walking in water to high-energy exercise.
Phone
(212) 234-9603
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
Recreation center membership required.
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171266
Event Id: 171266 • Title: Water’s Edge Garden Tour • Date: 2018-07-18T00:00:00.000
Event Id
171266
Title
Water’s Edge Garden Tour
Date
2018-07-18T00:00:00.000
Start Time
18:00
End Time
19:00
Description
<p>Join an experienced Randall&#39;s Island Park Alliance horticulturist for a tour of one of the island&rsquo;s stunning gardens. Learn about the flowers, wildlife, plants, and trees that can be found in the Water&rsquo;s Edge Garden!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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Learn about the flowers, wildlife, plants, and trees that can be found in the Water’s Edge Garden!
Phone
(212) 830-7722
Email
publicprograms@randallsisland.org
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
waters-edge-garden-tour
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143539
Event Id: 143539 • Title: Le Carrousel Kids Carnaval • Date: 2017-04-01T00:00:00.000
Event Id
143539
Title
Le Carrousel Kids Carnaval
Date
2017-04-01T00:00:00.000
Start Time
13:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<p>Shake off winter and jump into spring at a special Caribbean/Mardi Gras-style carnival for kids of all ages!&nbsp;</p><p>Play mas, do crafts, get your face painted, hear a story or two, or just jump around to the percussive island beats spun by D.J. Flip Bundlez.</p>
Snippet
Shake off winter and jump into spring at a special Caribbean/Mardi Gras-style carnival for kids of all ages!
Phone
(212) 768-4242
Email
bpc@urbanmgt.com
Cost Free
1
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1
Url
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168585
Event Id: 168585 • Title: Harlem Meer Performance Festival: Brown Rice Family (World Afro-Beat) • Date: 2018-07-22T00:00:00.000
Event Id
168585
Title
Harlem Meer Performance Festival: Brown Rice Family (World Afro-Beat)
Date
2018-07-22T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
16:00
Description
<p>The 25th annual Harlem Meer Performance Festival brings the best local talent to Central Park! Enjoy a variety of performances featuring multi-cultural music and dance, family-friendly entertainment, and more while admiring the lakeside views.&nbsp;</p><p>Brown Rice Family is today&#39;s freshest world roots band jamming toward global solidarity and organic happiness. With band members from Japan, Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United States of America, Brown Rice Family provides the masses with music that encompasses reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, afro-beat, jazz stylings, rock, Brazilian, Latin, and funk. The Brown Rice Family sound is in the truest sense of the words, world roots music.</p><p>All ages are welcome.</p><p><a href="http://http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/harlem-meer-performance.html">Check out the full performance lineup</a>!</p><p>In case of inclement weather, please check Central Park Conservancy&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/alerts/">Alerts &amp; Closures page</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CentralParkNYC">@centralparknyc on Twitter</a>.</p><p>Sponsored by Time Warner</p>
Snippet
Brown Rice Family provides the masses with music that encompasses reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, afro-beat, jazz stylings, rock, Brazilian, Latin, and funk.
Phone
(212) 860-1370
Email
Programs@centralparknyc.org
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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99494
Event Id: 99494 • Title: Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton • Date: 2014-12-05T00:00:00.000
Event Id
99494
Title
Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton
Date
2014-12-05T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
17:00
Description
<p>The show features work from two series, Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton&#39;s work provides commentary on the photographic process through&nbsp;traditional documentary photography and&nbsp;constructed compositions.</p>
Snippet
The show features work from two series Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton's work provides commentary on the photographic process…
Phone
(718) 816-4506 x10
Email
katelynn@aliceausten.org
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
$3 suggested donation
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0
Url
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0
111879
Event Id: 111879 • Title: Bronx Arts Ensemble: Concerts • Date: 2015-07-19T00:00:00.000
Event Id
111879
Title
Bronx Arts Ensemble: Concerts
Date
2015-07-19T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<p>The Bronx Arts Ensemble is a professional performance ensemble with a year-round schedule of chamber music and orchestral concerts, as well as special programs for families and a full arts-in-education program for schools.</p><p>Drawing on its Local 802 (A.F.M.) contract, the Bronx Arts Ensemble&rsquo;s players are among the finest freelance musicians in New York. With the flexibility of performing as a small group or full symphony, the Bronx Arts Ensemble&nbsp;presents 100 concerts annually that reach an audience of over 50,000.</p>
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The Bronx Arts Ensemble is a professional performance ensemble with a year-round schedule of chamber music and orchestral concerts, as well as special programs for families and schools.
Phone
(718) 601-7399
Email
info@bronxartsensemble.org
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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112037
Event Id: 112037 • Title: Bryant Park Reading Room: Reel Talks - James Dean • Date: 2015-08-03T00:00:00.000
Event Id
112037
Title
Bryant Park Reading Room: Reel Talks - James Dean
Date
2015-08-03T00:00:00.000
Start Time
12:30
End Time
13:30
Location Description
Located on the 42nd street side of the park, between the back of the New York Public Library and Sixth Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.
Description
<p>Lively and entertaining commentary on James Dean,<strong> </strong>with resident film expert Scott Adlerberg and author Jim Baker.<br /><br />In case of rain, Word for Word Reel Talks will be canceled</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
Snippet
Lively and entertaining commentary on James Dean, with resident film expert Scott Adlerberg and author Jim Baker.
Phone
(212) 768-4242
Email
bpc@urbanmgt.com
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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67576
Event Id: 67576 • Title: Kid's Week at Inwood Hill Park • Date: 2013-03-26T00:00:00.000
Event Id
67576
Title
Kid's Week at Inwood Hill Park
Date
2013-03-26T00:00:00.000
Start Time
10:00
End Time
11:00
Description
<p> We connect children with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who spend time outdoors develop strong imaginations and learn to socialize better with others. Urban Park Rangers are role models who encourage children to let their imaginations run wild in a safe, supportive atmosphere.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> While most of our programs are family friendly, the programs highlighted here are specifically for young children and families. Whether enjoying a family friendly movie under the stars, freeing your imagination playing in nature, or learning about conservation through eco-crafts, a free Ranger program is the perfect addition to your family&rsquo;s week. All supplies provided.</p>
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Whether enjoying a family friendly movie under the stars, playing in nature, or learning about conservation, a free Ranger program is the perfect addition to your family’s week.
Phone
212.628.2345
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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172808
Event Id: 172808 • Title: Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens • Date: 2018-08-04T00:00:00.000
Event Id
172808
Title
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
Date
2018-08-04T00:00:00.000
Start Time
07:00
End Time
19:00
Description
<p>White-tail deer are herbivores, which means they eat plants.&nbsp;While there are no plant species that are truly deer-proof, deer do develop preferences and will ignore many types of plants in their grazing patterns.&nbsp;Planting with a high diversity of plant species will minimize the impact that any deer will have&nbsp; in your garden.</p><p>The gardens around the Conference House Visitors&#39; Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat.&nbsp;See which plants may work for your home!</p><p>WildlifeNYC is a campaign launched by the City of New York to increase public awareness about urban wildlife, and how humans can live harmoniously with the animals who also call the Big Apple home.</p>
Snippet
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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158762
Event Id: 158762 • Title: NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park • Date: 2017-12-03T00:00:00.000
Event Id
158762
Title
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
Date
2017-12-03T00:00:00.000
Start Time
09:00
End Time
10:00
Location Description
Meet off Hylan Blvd., next to the parking lot, on the path that leads to the water
Description
<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>
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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.
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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152411
Event Id: 152411 • Title: Nature Center Adventures • Date: 2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Event Id
152411
Title
Nature Center Adventures
Date
2017-07-16T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<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. Programs vary by location.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.
Phone
(718) 421-2021
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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0
159463
Event Id: 159463 • Title: NYRR Open Run: Marine Park • Date: 2016-12-11T00:00:00.000
Event Id
159463
Title
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
Date
2016-12-11T00:00:00.000
Start Time
09:00
End Time
10:00
Location Description
Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue.
Description
<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>
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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.
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
nyrr-open-run-marine-park
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0
115734
Event Id: 115734 • Title: Bronx Sports Extravaganza: Street Hockey • Date: 2015-08-15T00:00:00.000
Event Id
115734
Title
Bronx Sports Extravaganza: Street Hockey
Date
2015-08-15T00:00:00.000
Start Time
13:00
End Time
14:30
Description
<p>Kids ages 6-12 are invited for free sports instruction at Hunts Point Recreation Center!&nbsp; Learn the basics&nbsp;of street hockey, including lots of game play.&nbsp; No registration required!&nbsp; Drop in anytime.</p><p>Instructional clinics are taking place until September at Hunts Point and St. James Recreation Centers in the Bronx.&nbsp; The season will culminate in a Sports Festival on Saturday, September 19, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center.</p><p>The Bronx Sports Extravaganza is sponsored by&nbsp;the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and ESPN.&nbsp; Their Access to Sports&nbsp;Grant&nbsp;was provided to NYC Parks to expand youth sports opportunities through programming, infrastructure improvements and the supply of equipment.</p>
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Kids ages 6-12 are invited for free sports instruction at Hunts Point Recreation Center!
Phone
(718) 860-5544
Email
victor.campbell@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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174475
Event Id: 174475 • Title: The Old Stone House: Witness to War • Date: 2019-07-27T00:00:00.000
Event Id
174475
Title
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Date
2019-07-27T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
16:00
Description
<p>A permanent <a href="http://theoldstonehouse.org/exhibitions/">exhibit</a> exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783</p><p><em>Old Stone House: Witness to War</em>&nbsp;is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today&rsquo;s world.</p><p><strong>Historians</strong></p><p>Patricia Bonomi<br />Edwin Burrows<br />Barnet Schecter</p><p><strong>Content Development</strong></p><p>Ellen Snyder Grenier<br />Janet Rassweiler</p><p><strong>Exhibit Designers &amp; Fabricators</strong></p><p>May &amp; Watkins</p><p><strong>Interactives</strong></p><p>Panoramic Studios</p>
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Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
the-old-stone-house-witness-to-war
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148002
Event Id: 148002 • Title: Public Art and Yoga In Fort Greene Park • Date: 2017-09-02T00:00:00.000
Event Id
148002
Title
Public Art and Yoga In Fort Greene Park
Date
2017-09-02T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
12:00
Location Description
Lawn in front of the Ft. Greene Park Visitor Center.
Description
<p>Enjoy free yoga in Fort Greene Park in collaboration with the public artwork <em>Circadia </em>by Blythe Cain, which opens June 20.&nbsp;Bring a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen, and wear comfortable clothes.&nbsp;All levels are welcome!</p><p>This weekly class will take place on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;from&nbsp;June 3&nbsp;to October 14 (except&nbsp;July 1&nbsp;and September 2).&nbsp;</p><p>This free&nbsp;event is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://lushretreats.com">lushretreats.com</a>&nbsp;for Circadia!</p><p>Meet at the flag pole between the monument and Visitor&#39;s Center. This&nbsp;yoga class will take place on the lawn in front of the Ft. Greene Park Visitor Center. <em>Circadia&nbsp;</em>is&nbsp;an interactive luminescent sculpture and seating system made from concrete and glow sand, which acts as a guide to the park entrance. Resembling a historic building foundation,&nbsp;Circadia&nbsp;also mimics the park&#39;s rolling hills and the natural rhythms found in nature.&nbsp;</p><p>This exhibition and event are&nbsp;made possible by the <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/resources-for-artists/uniqlo-expressions-grant">Art in the Parks: UNIQLO Park Expressions Grant</a>, which supports the creation of artworks by New York City-based emerging artists at 10 parks that are highly visible, but underserved by cultural programming. The UNIQLO grant program will transform these locations into engaging art destinations with a series of rotating exhibitions and community events through 2019.</p>
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Free Yoga in Fort Greene Park in collaboration with the public artwork Circadia by Blythe Cain.
Phone
(212) 360-8163
Email
artandantiquties@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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0
127364
Event Id: 127364 • Title: Women in Comics 3 Exhibition • Date: 2016-05-21T00:00:00.000
Event Id
127364
Title
Women in Comics 3 Exhibition
Date
2016-05-21T00:00:00.000
Start Time
09:00
End Time
17:00
Description
<p>Women in Comics NYC Collective International is proud to present the&nbsp;third&nbsp;art exhibition&nbsp;at the Poe Park Visitor Center for the month of May.&nbsp;<br />Artists featured: Rica Takishima, Alitha E. Martinez, Savannah Zambrano, Sara Woolley, Micheline Hess, Michele St. Martin, Alice Meichi Li, Crista Cassano,&nbsp;to name a few!</p>
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Women in Comics NYC Collective International is proud to present the third art exhibition at the Poe Park Visitor Center for the month of May.
Phone
(718) 365-5516
Email
Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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0
107542
Event Id: 107542 • Title: Greenbelt Peepers • Date: 2015-06-17T00:00:00.000
Event Id
107542
Title
Greenbelt Peepers
Date
2015-06-17T00:00:00.000
Start Time
10:00
End Time
10:45
Description
<p>Join us for a dynamic exploration of the wonders of the forest.&nbsp;Through hands-on activities, observations, finger plays, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The program is for kids ages&nbsp;2-3 year olds and their caregivers. Actiivies&nbsp;will take place indoors and outdoors (weather-permitting).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Registration is required.&nbsp;Space is limited. There will be no programming on July 1.&nbsp;</p>
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Through hands-on activities, observations, finger plays, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Phone
(718) 351-3450
Email
naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
$6 for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $8 for non-members.
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0
Url
greenbelt-peepers
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69855
Event Id: 69855 • Title: Bryant Park Petanque • Date: 2013-06-19T00:00:00.000
Event Id
69855
Title
Bryant Park Petanque
Date
2013-06-19T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
18:00
Location Description
Gravel next to 'witchcraft kiosk at the Fountain Terrace
Description
Learn to play p&eacute;tanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC&rsquo;s championship-winning club.<div></div><div> Available for parties.</div>
Snippet
Learn to play petanque from members of NYC's championship-winning club, La Boule New Yorkaise.
Phone
(212) 768-4242
Email
bpc@urbanmgt.com
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
bryant-park-petanque
Notice
0
118258
Event Id: 118258 • Title: Learn to Ride for Adults • Date: 2015-10-17T00:00:00.000
Event Id
118258
Title
Learn to Ride for Adults
Date
2015-10-17T00:00:00.000
Start Time
13:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<p>Learn to Ride for&nbsp;Adults is a free class for adults and mature teens who are ready to ride. Doesn&rsquo;t matter if you&rsquo;re 18 or 80, we&rsquo;ll get you rolling in no time. With our safe, easy, effective method, Learn to Ride students learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike, as well as adjust a helmet for proper fit. Most people learn to ride in one session, but even if they don&rsquo;t, they&rsquo;ll leave equipped with an easy, low-stress way to teach themselves&mdash;or, they can join us for another free class!</p><p><strong>Class Size:</strong> 20-25 adults and mature teens</p><p><strong>Equipment:</strong> Bicycles and helmets provided to those who register online for the class*.</p><p><strong>Registration policy:</strong> Advance registration is preferred; walk-up students are accepted as space allows. Please register <a href="http://www.bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-adults/">here</a>.</p><p>*Anyone who chooses to bring their own bicycle must ensure that the bicycle fits and is in good working order (i.e., wheels spin freely, brakes function).</p>
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With our safe, easy, effective method, Learn to Ride students learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike, as well as adjust a helmet for proper fit.
Phone
(212) 870-2080
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
learn-to-ride-for-adults
Notice
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131653
Event Id: 131653 • Title: Music in the Garden: High and Mighty Brass Band • Date: 2016-07-24T00:00:00.000
Event Id
131653
Title
Music in the Garden: High and Mighty Brass Band
Date
2016-07-24T00:00:00.000
Start Time
15:30
End Time
16:30
Description
<p>Co-mingling band members from New Orleans, NYC, and a host of other cities across the globe, this dynamic krewe has the unique ability to combine classic New Orleans Funk and R&amp;B with more modern Afro-beat&nbsp;and hip hop influences. Their live performances are both fiercely entertaining and refreshingly inspiring, connecting the band with each and every audience member.</p><p>Sponsored by Kupferberg Center for the Arts.&nbsp;<a href="http://queensbotanical.org/programs/music">View the entire program&#39;s schedule</a></p><p>This event is free with admission to the grounds.&nbsp;</p>
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This dynamic krewe has the unique ability to combine classic New Orleans Funk and R&B with more modern Afro-beat and hip hop influences.
Phone
(718) 886-3800
Email
info@queensbotanical.org
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
Free with Garden Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for students with ID, $2 for children ages 4 to 12, free for kids aged 3 and under and members
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0
Url
music-in-the-garden-high-and-mighty-brass-band
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0
150131
Event Id: 150131 • Title: Socrates Farmers Market • Date: 2017-07-29T00:00:00.000
Event Id
150131
Title
Socrates Farmers Market
Date
2017-07-29T00:00:00.000
Start Time
08:00
End Time
16:00
Description
<p>This market serves the Long Island City and Astoria communities with local fruits and vegetables from Nolasco Farm and Williams Fruit Farm. Shoppers can also enjoy fresh-brewed coffee from vendor Henley Coffee and buy organic condiments from Hellgate Farm.</p><p>Cash transactions preferred<br />WIC &amp; FMNP Checks accepted at individual farm stands</p><p>PLUS: Bring your compost to the park to be collected by The NYC Compost Project with BIG Reuse&nbsp;&ndash; Seven days a week drop-off in the green bin next to the bathroom facilities.</p>
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This market serves the Long Island City and Astoria communities with local fruits and vegetables from Nolasco Farm and Williams Fruit Farm.
Phone
(718) 956-1819
Email
info@socratessculpturepark.org
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
socrates-farmers-market
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0
87417
Event Id: 87417 • Title: Adaptive Weight Training • Date: 2014-04-11T00:00:00.000
Event Id
87417
Title
Adaptive Weight Training
Date
2014-04-11T00:00:00.000
Start Time
13:30
End Time
15:00
Description
<p> Learn how to train muscle groups for competitive sports and recreational use.&nbsp; For individuals with disabilities.&nbsp; Please inquire at the front desk.</p><p> Recreation Center membership is required to participate.</p>
Snippet
Learn how to train muscle groups for competitive sports and recreational use. For individuals with disabilities.
Phone
(718) 353-7853
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
Recreation Center membership is required.
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0
Url
adaptive-weight-training
Notice
0
119608
Event Id: 119608 • Title: 3 to 6 Club • Date: 2015-11-26T00:00:00.000
Event Id
119608
Title
3 to 6 Club
Date
2015-11-26T00:00:00.000
Start Time
15:00
End Time
18:00
Description
<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>
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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.
Phone
(718) 816-6172
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
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Notice
0
158286
Event Id: 158286 • Title: Up-Cycle-to-Art: Decorative Arts • Date: 2018-02-27T00:00:00.000
Event Id
158286
Title
Up-Cycle-to-Art: Decorative Arts
Date
2018-02-27T00:00:00.000
Start Time
10:00
End Time
11:00
Description
<p>Participants will bring their recyclable items to upcycle to art using various mediums to achieve a decorative affect. Please be aware a piece may take a few weeks to complete. Participants should bring an item they wish to work on (bottles, boxes, cans, containers, plastic, wood, carton). Avoid soft plastics that crush or easily bend. Participants may take inspiration from the season or from art.</p><p>The facilitator will offer&nbsp;prompts,&nbsp;while allowing for individual expression or outcomes.</p><p>Themes<br />January - Whimsical Winter Wonder: Create a piece inspired by our Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition<br />February - Valentine&#39;s Day&nbsp;and season-inspired art&nbsp;<br />March - Create art inspired by the month of March&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p>
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Participants will bring their recyclable items to upcycle to art using various mediums to achieve a decorative affect.
Phone
(718) 365-5516
Email
Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov
Cost Free
1
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Url
upcycletoart-decorative-arts
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118486
Event Id: 118486 • Title: NYRR: Striders, Run for Life • Date: 2015-11-25T00:00:00.000
Event Id
118486
Title
NYRR: Striders, Run for Life
Date
2015-11-25T00:00:00.000
Start Time
10:00
End Time
12:00
Description
<p>The New York Road Runners&nbsp;offer&nbsp;20+ free walking sessions every week in senior centers, parks, and neighborhood facilities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.</p><p>The NYRR Striders program is geared toward adults ages 30+ and aims to improve attitudes toward exercise, to make running and walking more accessible, and to increase the presence of fitness walkers and older adults in NYRR five-borough events year-round.</p><p>Make new friends. Enhance your cardiovascular health. Explore your neighborhood. Have fun with NYRR coaches! Come ready to walk;&nbsp;bring water and wear comfortable clothing.</p>
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NYRR offers 20+ free walking sessions every week in senior centers, parks, and neighborhood facilities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Phone
(646) 758-9650
Email
nyrr.org/striders
Cost Free
1
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Url
nyrr-striders-run-for-life
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66325
Event Id: 66325 • Title: HSBC Children's Garden Spring Session • Date: 2013-04-06T00:00:00.000
Event Id
66325
Title
HSBC Children's Garden Spring Session
Date
2013-04-06T00:00:00.000
Start Time
09:30
End Time
12:00
Description
<p> The HSBC Children&#39;s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers a hands-on discovery program for children ages 5-12.&nbsp; Children&#39;s imaginations and knowledge blossom as they plant and harvest vegetables and flowers, visit the Bee Garden, and more!&nbsp; No class on May 25 for Memorial Day weekend.&nbsp; Special price: $166 members /$185 for non-members.&nbsp; To register email <a href="mailto:rwolf@queensbotanical.org">rwolf@queensbotanical.org</a> or call (718) 886-3800 ext. 230.</p>
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The HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers a hands-on discovery program for childrenages 5-12.
Phone
(718) 886-3800 ext230
Email
rwolf@queensbotanical.org
Cost Free
0
Cost Description
$166 for members / $185 for non-members
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Url
hsbc-childrens-garden-spring-session
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173577
Event Id: 173577 • Title: Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park • Date: 2018-09-17T00:00:00.000
Event Id
173577
Title
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
Date
2018-09-17T00:00:00.000
Start Time
11:00
End Time
12:30
Location Description
Mid-park between 64th and 65th Streets. Enter the Park at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, and follow the path adjacent to the drive (road) north; the Dairy will be on your left.
Description
<p>Take our signature tour, and let Central Park Conservancy guides give you an insider&#39;s look at some of the most iconic features of the world&#39;s greatest urban park. Learn how rocky, swampy land was built into the living work of art that is Central Park today.&nbsp;Highlights of this tour include: the Dairy, Sheep Meadow, Cherry Hill, The Lake, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, and Literary Walk.</p><p>Audio enhancement equipment will be used for this tour. A limited number of hearing loops are available and can be requested with ticket purchase.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet</strong>:&nbsp;Dairy Visitor Center &amp; Gift Shop&nbsp;(mid-Park between 64th and 65th Streets). Enter the Park at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, and follow the path adjacent to the drive (road) north; the Dairy will be on your left.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note&nbsp;Google Maps does not recognize this location.<a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/Dairy_Start_Map.jpg?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Map of start location</a></p><p><strong>Terrain: </strong>A few inclines and some stairs.</p><p><strong>Length of Tour:</strong> Approximately 90 minutes</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>Tickets $15 (Members $10). <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/iconic-views-tour.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Purchase tickets online</a>!&nbsp;</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/tour-faq.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Tours Frequently Asked Questions</a>&nbsp;(FAQ).</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a group tour three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p>
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Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Phone
(212) 310-6600
Email
tours@centralparknyc.org
Cost Free
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Cost Description
Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.
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Url
central-park-tour-iconic-views-of-central-park
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170592
Event Id: 170592 • Title: Nature Center Adventures • Date: 2018-08-10T00:00:00.000
Event Id
170592
Title
Nature Center Adventures
Date
2018-08-10T00:00:00.000
Start Time
15:00
End Time
16:00
Description
<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>
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Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.
Phone
(718) 967-3542
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
nature-center-adventures10
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130794
Event Id: 130794 • Title: Storytime at The Battery • Date: 2016-07-14T00:00:00.000
Event Id
130794
Title
Storytime at The Battery
Date
2016-07-14T00:00:00.000
Start Time
09:30
End Time
10:30
Location Description
Adjacent to Castle Clinton National Monument
Description
<p>Storytime takes place on the Labyrinth Farm every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to&nbsp;10:30 a.m.,&nbsp;from July 5&nbsp;through August 18. Stories are geared towards children ages five years old to 8 years old, but all are welcome, so bring the whole family!</p><p><strong>Story Schedule:</strong></p><ul> <li>July 5&nbsp;-&nbsp;Wangari&rsquo;s Trees of Peace</li> <li>July 7&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Empty Pot</li> <li>July 12&nbsp;-&nbsp;Sophie&rsquo;s Fish</li> <li>July 14&nbsp;-&nbsp;Blueberries For Sal</li> <li>July 19&nbsp;-&nbsp;Where the River Begins</li> <li>July 21&nbsp;&nbsp;Rainbow Crow</li> <li>July 26&nbsp;&ndash; Plants Feed Me</li> <li>July 28&nbsp;-&nbsp;Weeds Find a Way</li> <li>August 2&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Curious Garden</li> <li>August 4&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Honeybee Man</li> <li>August 9&nbsp;&ndash; Yoko</li> <li>August 11&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Imaginary Garden</li> <li>August 16&nbsp;-&nbsp;Make Way for Ducklings</li> <li>August 18&nbsp;&ndash; Green Eggs and Ham</li></ul>
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Stories are geared towards children ages five years old to 8 years old, but all are welcome, so bring the whole family!
Email
info@thebattery.org
Cost Free
1
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Url
storytime-at-the-battery
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170276
Event Id: 170276 • Title: Nature Center Adventures • Date: 2018-07-28T00:00:00.000
Event Id
170276
Title
Nature Center Adventures
Date
2018-07-28T00:00:00.000
Start Time
14:00
End Time
15:00
Description
<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>
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Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.
Phone
(212) 304-2277
Cost Free
1
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0
Url
nature-center-adventures1
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