NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Partnerships Academy: Stewardship 101: How To Get Involved With Your Community Park

2015-05-27T00:00:00.000

18:30

20:00

<p>Do you care about the NYC parks, trees, and green spaces where you work or live? Want to do more to help out?</p><p>The Partnerships Academy is a free training program that supports community-based park groups and individual volunteers to achieve success. Whether you are new to volunteering in parks, or already involved, this training will help you get clear on your next step.</p><p>At this training, you will:</p><ul> <li>Get connected to free tools, paint, and supplies to run your own park project</li> <li>Learn what a &quot;Friends of&quot; park group is and how you can join or start one</li> <li>Get tips on the best NYC resources for green space enthusiasts</li> <li>Find out how your company or group can volunteer in parks</li> <li>Learn from other New Yorkers who have made a difference in their parks and communities</li></ul><p>Please register <a href="http://cityparksfoundation.org/event/partnerships-academy-stewardship-101-how-to-get-involved-with-your-community-park-2/">here</a> for this event.&nbsp;</p>

Whether you are new to volunteering in parks, or already involved, this training will help you get clear on your next step.

(212) 788-1965

nmoreau@cityparksfoundation.org

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Sunday Tai Chi

2018-09-02T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Best practiced outdoors, Tai Chi is a moving experience that exercises the body, relaxes the spirit, uplifts the heart, and heals the soul. Classes at Socrates are taught by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society.</p><p><em>All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing.</em></p><p><strong>FREE. NO RSVP REQUIRED.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Classes at Socrates are taught by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society.

(718) 956-1819

info@socratessculpturepark.org

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

2014-01-08T00:00:00.000

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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NYRR Open Run: Crotona Park

2016-12-25T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet us at the park path north of the tennis courts on Crotona Ave.

<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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Holiday Workshop Weekend: Amaryllis Gift Kits

2016-12-11T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p>Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens and galleries at Wave Hill. Gift-giving never felt so good!</p><p>Amaryllis are easy to grow and produce dramatic blooms for the winter windowsill. Pot up an amaryllis bulb in a terracotta pot, cover it with a saucer and decorate the &ldquo;kit&rdquo; for a beautiful and environmentally-friendly gift, with Assistant Director of Public Programs&nbsp;Laurel Rimmer.&nbsp;</p><p>Children eight years old and older are welcome with an adult.&nbsp;</p>

Pot up an amaryllis bulb in a terracotta pot, cover it with a saucer and decorate the “kit” for a beautiful and environmentally-friendly gift.

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$35/$25 Wave Hill Member per project.

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Dances for a Variable Population

2016-06-30T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

Garibaldi Plaza is east of the main fountain plaza, in Washington Square Park.

<p>Participate in a free weekly outdoor dance&nbsp;class, promoting strong and creative movement,&nbsp;for adults of all ages and abilities. DVP&#39;s lively, fun and free programs bring beautifully crafted choreography that extends and improves the quality of life. DVP&nbsp;believes in dance that engages communities as participants and audience members.</p><p>Wear comfortable clothes! This class is free and open to the public.</p>

A weekly dance class, promoting strong and creative movement, for adults of all ages and abilities.

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Wheelchair Basketball hosted by the Brooklyn Nets Wheelchair Basketball Team

2017-10-31T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:30

<p>Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here&#39;s your chance to learn from the best!&nbsp;</p><p>Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area. It&#39;s guaranteed to be&nbsp;tons of fun and you&#39;ll come back every week for more action!</p>

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here's your chance to learn from the best! Come out and scrimmage…

(212) 353-7853

rodolfo.guevara@parks.nyc.gov

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A valid NYC Parks recreation center membership is required to participate in this program. To learn more about our memberships, please visit our Recreation Center Membership page.

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Compost Workdays

2016-07-08T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

<p>Spend your&nbsp;morning at the compost site making compost from food scraps recovered from NYC residents. You&rsquo;ll learn Queens Botanical Garden&rsquo;s compost recipe and make a three-yard batch in our aerated static bin system, using residential food scraps accepted at our Queens based drop-off locations.</p><p>Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Registration is required, please&nbsp;sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jZvLGfUHbPgPRU6Ir7rUIQxw0V0khWNCP0frksd4tgk/viewform">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Spend your morning at the compost site making compost from food scraps recovered from NYC residents.

(718) 886-3800 ext. 500

farm@queensbotanical.org

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Exhibition, Benjamin Swett: New York City of Trees

2013-03-13T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

NRQ to 5th Ave/59th Street station

<p> The photography exhibition <em>New York City of Trees</em> by <strong>Benjamin Swett </strong>is on view in the Arsenal Gallery from March 6 through April 26 (Arbor Day and Frederick Law Olmsted&rsquo;s birthday). Twenty-eight color portraits of trees around the five boroughs take the viewer up close to some of the extraordinary species that grow along the streets and in the parks, cemeteries, gardens, and backyards of the city. On view in the Arsenal Gallery from March 6 through April 26 (Arbor Day and Frederick Law Olmsted&rsquo;s birthday), the images have been selected from Swett&rsquo;s forthcoming book <em>New York City of Trees</em>, to be released by the Quantuck Lane Press on March 6.</p><p> After working at Parks for thirteen years, Swett left in 2001 to pursue a career as a freelance photographer but continued to photograph New York City&rsquo;s urban forest, fascinated by the connections between trees and the city&rsquo;s history. &ldquo;We know that trees improve living conditions in cities by filtering and cooling the air, absorbing excess rainwater, and making neighborhoods more attractive,&rdquo; writes Swett. &ldquo;But little has been said about the importance of trees as keepers of a city&rsquo;s past. The aim in taking these pictures&mdash;aside from taking the best photographs I could&mdash;was to try to bring back into focus an aspect of the city that most people tend to take for granted until something happens to it. The idea has been to remind New Yorkers how much of their own lives and the lives of neighbors these trees quietly contain.&rdquo;</p><p> This project was partially funded through a grant from Furthermore: a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund, with additional support from the City Parks Foundation.</p>

Twenty-eight color portraits of trees around the five boroughs that grow along the streets and in the parks, cemeteries, gardens, and backyards of the city.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Games

2014-05-23T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

<p> Take a break with an eclectic selection of favorite tabletop games for free. From Scrabble and mancala to dominoes and Jenga. Visit bryantpark.org to find weekly Game Socials and Clinics for Board and Party Games, Mah Jongg, and more.&nbsp;</p><p></p>

Take a break with an eclectic selection of favorite tabletop games for free. From Scrabble and mancala to dominoes and Jenga. Visit bryantpark.org to find weekly Game Socials and…

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Sherman Creek Meadow Shearing

2013-03-30T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:30

Help weed and cut back the grasses and perennials growing in the Sherman Creek Meadow. Learn about native meadow plants and how NYRP&rsquo;s approach to meadow maintenance creates habitat and food sources for many of the birds, mammals and insects that call Sherman Creek home.

Help weed and cut back the grasses and perennials growing in the Sherman Creek Meadow.

(917) 291-6436

volunteer@nyrp.org

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Halloween Party & Movie Night

2016-10-29T00:00:00.000

14:00

17:00

<p>Join us for a day of Halloween- themed fun! Activities include crafts, games, a costume contest, music, giveaways, a movie, and more!</p><p>Screening of <em>Monster House</em> begins at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join us for a day of Halloween- themed fun! Activities include crafts, games, a costume contest, music, giveaways, a movie, and more! Screening of Monster House begins at dusk. Bring…

718-393-7370

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Stretching, Toning, and Relaxation at the Poe Visitor Center

2013-09-12T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p> The relaxation technique, somewhat like yoga,&nbsp;makes you feel as though you are floating on water.</p><p> You&nbsp;may experience yourself&nbsp;drifting in and out of sleep during the gentle and quiet sessions.&nbsp;You will gain a deeper sense of&nbsp;well-being and relaxation, with a better&nbsp;understanding of your body and how it feels.&nbsp;If you&nbsp;suffer migraines or back or neck pain, the instructor&nbsp;will&nbsp;advice you on the&nbsp;specific technique to alleviate the&nbsp;area of concern.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> Mats and &nbsp;materials are provided. Come in loose and comfortable pants and clothing. Most people remove their shoes.</p><p> Get ready to have an amazing experience. This is a very popular class.</p>

The relaxation technique, somewhat like yoga, makes you feel as though you are floating on water.

(718) 365-5516

lucy.aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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GRIT

2016-06-19T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:00

<p>GRIT is an explosive,&nbsp;high-impact body weight-based workout which provides&nbsp;the double whammy of maximizing calorie burn during this workout and burning fat for hours afterwards.</p><p>Photo by Alexa Hoyer</p>

This workout provides the double whammy of maximizing calorie burn during the workout and burning fat for hours afterwards.

info@brooklynbridgepark.org

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Movies Under the Stars: Finding Dory

2018-05-26T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Join NYC Parks, Council Member Costa Constantinides, and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film.</p><p>Amnesiac blue tang Dory searches for her long-lost parents with the help of pals Nemo and Marlin. She eventually heads for California and the Monterey Marine Life Institute, evading predators along the way as she hopes to find a place she can call home.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on;&nbsp;there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is&nbsp;OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Amnesiac blue tang Dory searches for her long-lost parents with the help of pals Nemo and Marlin.

(718) 393-7370

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-07-07T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<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) 352-1769

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NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

2016-06-25T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet near the track, next to the bathrooms.

<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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New York Rollin' Knicks Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym

2014-12-03T00:00:00.000

18:00

21:00

<p>Wheelchair basketball is similar to regular basketball but is played in a wheelchair.&nbsp; Particpants must be physically disabled, adults or seniors, and able to play in a sports wheelchair.&nbsp; There are available sports wheelchairs for use at the recreation center.&nbsp;</p>

Wheelchair basketball is similar to regular basketball but is played in a wheelchair. Particpants must be physically disabled and able to play in a sports wheelchair.

(718) 293-5934

victor.campbell@nyc.parks.gov

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Farmhouse Family Day

2018-09-15T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p>Start the school year off at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum for our Free Family Days and&nbsp;Farmers Market!</p><p>Drop-in between 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;and 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;for outdoor colonial games, seasonal activities, scavenger hunts and more!&nbsp;Join us in September as we tap into our inner creatives and cook up some natural dyes using plants found in everyday gardens.&nbsp;Starting at 1:00 p.m.,&nbsp;we&rsquo;ll explore the colorful ranges of plant-based dyes and experiment with creating patterns by twisting, folding, and wrapping our fabrics into different shapes. Visitors are invited to bring their own natural-based fabric scraps to experiment with.&nbsp;(Cotton and linen fabrics are best, as synthetic&nbsp;fabrics will not take dyes as easily.)</p><p>Explore inside the oldest house in New York City and tour the garden before stopping by the Farmers Market for organic Brooklyn grown produce.</p><p>Farmhouse Family Days are open to visitors of all ages and free to the public.</p>

Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!

(718) 629-5400

danielle@wyckoffmuseum.org

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Sports & Fitness Day

2017-06-12T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Join&nbsp;NYC Parks &amp; Council Member Donovan J. Richards&nbsp;for a fun day of activities including Street Hockey,&nbsp;inflatables, soccer, fitness classes, relay races, music, popcorn, cotton candy, and more!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join NYC Parks & Council Member Donovan J. Richards for a fun day of activities including kickball, basketball drills, inflatables, soccer, Zumba & other fitness…

718-393-7370

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Yoga In The Garden

2017-05-31T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

<p>Join free yoga classes in the garden every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., from May 17 through September 6, 2017. &nbsp;</p><p>The classes are&nbsp;taught by a certified yoga instructor.</p>

Join free yoga classes in the garden every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., from May 17 through September 6, 2017.

(718) 453-9490 ext. 302

leverett@nebhdco.org

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Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens

2015-12-27T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>The Queens Historical Society presents their newest exhibition, <em>Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens</em>. &nbsp;Featuring women from diverse fields and backgrounds, who at one point in their lives lived and worked in Queens, the exhibition&nbsp;highlights the life and work of&nbsp;Helen Keller, Betty Friedan, Rise Stevens, Lisa Randall, Grace Lee Boggs, and Yeou-Cheng Ma. &nbsp;Also on display is an interactive installation of handmade sea glass-like objects by artist M. J. Levy Dickson, as an homage to Helen Keller. &nbsp;On view Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. until May 2016.</p>

The Queens Historical Society presents their newest exhibition, Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens. Featuring women from diverse fields and backgrounds, who at one…

(718) 939-0647

info@queenshistoricalsociety.org

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$5 Adults, $3 Seniors & Students, free for Queens Historical Society members

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Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series

2013-07-18T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:30

<p> Music, storytelling &amp; theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!</p><p> <u>Performance Schedule</u>:</p><ul> <li> July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole</li> <li> July 18 Apple Seeds Songs for Seeds</li> <li> July 25 Moey&rsquo;s Music Party</li> <li> Aug 1 Meg&rsquo;s Melodies</li> <li> Aug 8 Joanie Leeds &amp; The Nightlights</li> <li> Aug 15 City Parks Foundation presents Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater</li></ul>

Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences.

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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The Bronx Meets East Africa

2017-08-01T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p><em>The Bronx Meets East Africa </em>is an exhibition showcasing East African artists and their emerging relationships to the Bronx community. The artwork featured will focus on the following themes: The drive to feed one&rsquo;s family, to provide a decent shelter for self and loved ones, to belong, and to leave a legacy.</p><p>The event intends to showcase the similarities and differences of Ugandans&rsquo; daily life&nbsp;compared to that of an American displaced in the Bronx. Of the 3.2 million foreign born residing in NYC, the Bronx is home to the largest concentration of African born immigrants compared to other boroughs.&nbsp;</p>

The Bronx Meets East Africa is an exhibition showcasing East African artists and their emerging relationships to the Bronx community.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Outdoor Cinema: Bad Hair (Pelo Malo) (Venezuela/Peru)

2017-08-23T00:00:00.000

19:00

22:00

<p><em><strong>Bad Hair (Pelo Malo) </strong></em>(Venezuela/Peru/Argentina/Gernmany)<br />Directed by Mariana Rond&oacute;n; 2013, 93 mins.</p><p>Prescreening and&nbsp;events begin at 7:00 p.m. Movie begins at sundown (around 8:30 p.m.)</p><p>A touching and humorous coming-of-gender story, <em>Bad Hair</em> chronicles the life of nine-year-old Junior, living in a bustling Caracas tenement with his widowed mother. Junior fears he has&nbsp;pelo malo&nbsp;&ndash; bad hair &ndash; and for his school photo, he wants to iron his stubbornly curly mane to resemble his pop star idols. His mother has serious misgivings; she suspects her son is gay. Rond&oacute;n grounds her film in the cultural realities of working-class Venezuela &ndash; and, by dint of two remarkable performances, finds warmth and humor between mother and son, even as the uncertainties of pre-adolescence threaten to pull them apart.</p><p>Programmed by Film Forum.</p>

A touching and humorous coming-of-gender story, Bad Hair chronicles the life of nine-year-old Junior, living in a bustling Caracas tenement with his widowed mother.

(718) 956-1819

info@socratessculpturepark.org

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Forest Crew

2017-08-06T00:00:00.000

12:30

14:30

<p>Forest Crew is open to community members who wish to drop in and volunteer on a weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly basis.</p><p>College and high school students, environmental enthusiasts, and those who are looking to enter the green-collar field are strongly encouraged to attend regularly and to view this as an apprenticeship opportunity. Consistency will be rewarded!</p><p>Priority registration will always be given to regular and repeat volunteers if attendance approaches program capacity.&nbsp;</p><p>Please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-crew-april-tickets-32480847088">RSVP here</a>.</p>

Forest Crew is open to community members who wish to drop in and volunteer on a weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly basis.

(212) 333-2552

rminer@nyrp.org

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How to Start a Seed Savers' Library

2014-10-11T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p>Please join the Weeksville Heritage Center and learn the basics of setting up and organizing a seed library, which can range from a small box to a large room.</p><p>Visit the new seed library at the Weeksville Heritage Center.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Please join the Weeksville Heritage Center and learn the basics of setting up and organizing a seed library, which can range from a small box to a large room.

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Summer Sports Experience

2018-07-31T00:00:00.000

09:30

18:30

<p>The Summer Sports Experience teaches an abundant array of sports activities to our NYC youth throughout the spring and summer seasons.&nbsp; Sports include basketball, flag football, soccer, track, kickball, and more! Every hour, another sport is introduced.&nbsp;This year, we are partnering with City Parks Foundation who will provide tennis, golf, track &amp; field and more.</p><p>This event is free for participants. Please check in at the recreation center to get a free membership card which will allow you to come into the building. This is a drop-in program, which means that your kids can come and go as they please throughout the day.</p><p>Groups are welcome! Please email <a href="mailto:sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov ">sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov </a>to arrange a date for your group.</p>

The Summer Sports Experience teaches an abundant array of sports activities. Sports include basketball, flag football, soccer, track, kickball, and more!

(718) 543-8672

sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov

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'Fantastic Voyage' Workshop: Learn How to Make Pomegranate-Cherry Gummies

2018-04-29T00:00:00.000

12:30

13:30

Street parking is available nearby.

<p>This hands-on workshop will use the backdrop of the <em>Fantastic Voyage</em>&nbsp;exhibition to explore the history of the Green Revolution and the rise of industrial food production. We will take a closer look at how food has migrated from a source of health and wellness to a co-opted capitalist tool designed to create a dependency on (and some would say addiction to) processed foods and all of its sugar, salt and fat configurations.</p><p>Participants will learn how to make pomegranate-cherry gummies as an example of regaining a comprehensive understanding of food for sale versus the food we grow and/or prepare ourselves.</p><p>This workshop is offered as part of the <em>Fantastic Voyage</em>&nbsp;exhibition by artists Stefani Bardin and Assaf Tamir. The immersive installation at the Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery explores the role of food production in our personal health and the health of the environment.</p>

Participants will learn how to make pomegranate-cherry gummies as an example of regaining a comprehensive understanding of food for sale versus the food we grow and prepare ourselves.

(212) 602-5372

freshkillspark@parks.nyc.gov

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Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

2014-02-15T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p> At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine, and take walk in Prospect Park? Open since 1989, Grand Army Plaza is the flagship Brooklyn market.</p><p> EBT/Food Stamps and WIC &amp; Senior FMNP coupons accepted year-round.&nbsp;</p>

Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.

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Tree Lighting

2015-12-18T00:00:00.000

16:00

19:00

<p><strong>Please note:</strong> This event was&nbsp;originally scheduled for December 17, 2015&nbsp;at 4 p.m.</p><p>Come to the first-ever tree lighting at Loreto Playground in the Morris Park neighborhood in the Bronx.&nbsp;</p><p>Join the Morris Park Community Association&nbsp;along with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto,&nbsp;and Councilmember James Vacca in&nbsp;celebrating the season with warm beverages, musical performaces, and&nbsp;a special appearance by&nbsp;Santa Claus!</p>

Come to the first-ever tree lighting at Loreto Playground in the Morris Park neighborhood in the Bronx.

(718) 409 0109

fernandezn@assembly.state.ny.us

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Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

2018-07-22T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

(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.

<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)<br />To purchase tickets, <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">please click here</a></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>

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.

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Seasonal Crafts

2014-03-28T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

Make seasonal and holiday arts &amp; crafts items to take home.

Make seasonal and holiday arts & crafts items to take home.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym hosted by the AXIS Project

2018-11-02T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? &nbsp;Well, here&#39;s your chance to learn from the best!&nbsp; Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.&nbsp;</p>

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here's your chance to learn from the best! Come out and…

646-632-7344

christopher.noel@parks.nyc.gov

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Participants must have a NYCParks Recreation CenterMembership.

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CANCELLED: Movies Under the Stars: Aladdin

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

19:30

21:00

This event will be held in the playground at Marlborough & Caton.

<p>Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Join NYC Parks and New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for this free family film!</p><p>This Disney animated feature tells the story of&nbsp;Aladdin, a smart, street urchin. He vies for the love of Jasmine, a beautiful princess, he uses a genie&#39;s (Robin Williams) magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. But will Jasmine love Aladdin after she sees that he isn&#39;t quite what he appears to be?</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong><br />You should come before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot for the movie. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. Food is OK, but no alcohol or smoking is permitted. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for this free family film! This Disney animated feature tells the story of Aladdin, a smart, street…

718-965-8942

letitia.guillory@parks.nyc.gov

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Gargoyles and Green Men: Portraits of Wood and Stone

2015-02-28T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Discover the&nbsp;mystery and architectural history of the stone faces that have been keeping watch outside churches of Europe for centuries. Then explore the ancient symbol of sanctity of nature known as the &quot;Green Man&quot; at this two-part charcoal drawing class.&nbsp;Registration and&nbsp; pre-payment required.</p>

Discover the mystery and architectural history of the stone faces that have been keeping watch outside churches of Europe for centuries. Then explore the ancient symbol of…

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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Fee for two-part workshop $40 non-members/$34 Greenbelt Conservancy members.

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Greenbelt Peepers

2016-11-03T00:00:00.000

09:45

10:15

<p>Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-old kids&nbsp;and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.</p><p>Space is limited. Registration requested. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="http://naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org">naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org</a> or call (718)&nbsp;351-3450.&nbsp;</p>

Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-old kids and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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$3; Free for Greenbelt Conservancy members

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Exhibition, Benjamin Swett: New York City of Trees

2013-04-18T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

NRQ to 5th Ave/59th Street station

<p> The photography exhibition <em>New York City of Trees</em> by <strong>Benjamin Swett </strong>is on view in the Arsenal Gallery from March 6 through April 26 (Arbor Day and Frederick Law Olmsted&rsquo;s birthday). Twenty-eight color portraits of trees around the five boroughs take the viewer up close to some of the extraordinary species that grow along the streets and in the parks, cemeteries, gardens, and backyards of the city. On view in the Arsenal Gallery from March 6 through April 26 (Arbor Day and Frederick Law Olmsted&rsquo;s birthday), the images have been selected from Swett&rsquo;s forthcoming book <em>New York City of Trees</em>, to be released by the Quantuck Lane Press on March 6.</p><p> After working at Parks for thirteen years, Swett left in 2001 to pursue a career as a freelance photographer but continued to photograph New York City&rsquo;s urban forest, fascinated by the connections between trees and the city&rsquo;s history. &ldquo;We know that trees improve living conditions in cities by filtering and cooling the air, absorbing excess rainwater, and making neighborhoods more attractive,&rdquo; writes Swett. &ldquo;But little has been said about the importance of trees as keepers of a city&rsquo;s past. The aim in taking these pictures&mdash;aside from taking the best photographs I could&mdash;was to try to bring back into focus an aspect of the city that most people tend to take for granted until something happens to it. The idea has been to remind New Yorkers how much of their own lives and the lives of neighbors these trees quietly contain.&rdquo;</p><p> This project was partially funded through a grant from Furthermore: a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund, with additional support from the City Parks Foundation.</p>

Twenty-eight color portraits of trees around the five boroughs that grow along the streets and in the parks, cemeteries, gardens, and backyards of the city.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Boot Camp

2016-08-31T00:00:00.000

06:30

07:00

Sixth Avenue side of the park

<p>Join&nbsp;The Rise NYC,&nbsp;a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp on the Fountain Terrace.</p><p>Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back&mdash;and seeing results.&nbsp;</p><p>No equipment is necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged.</p><p>Rain or shine.</p>

Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back.

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Central Park Tour: Northern Forts

2017-04-16T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>Did you know that the north end of Central Park has a rich history that includes the British having been stationed here during the American Revolution, and American troops stationed there during the War of 1812? Recent archaeological and historical investigations in the area have revealed even more information about how the &quot;Fort Landscape&quot; was used in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, before this area was part of Central Park. This season, join our guides and learn the history of this part of the park, get insight into the studies in the area, and appreciate the recent restorations undertaken by the Conservancy.</p><p>Highlights of this tour include&nbsp;McGowan&#39;s Pass, Fort Clinton, Nutter&#39;s Battery, and the Harlem Meer.</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 park perimeter at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue.</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>

See sites that played important strategic roles in the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and enjoy the stunning overlook to the Harlem Meer.

(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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Recycle to Art

2017-07-19T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>You&#39;ll learn how to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.</p><p><strong>Monthly Recycle to Art Projects</strong></p><ul> <li>July: Stick Puzzles - Make an original puzzle using popsicle sticks</li> <li>August: DIY Balloon Bowl - Make your very own bowl using a balloon&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>September: Cardboard Collage - Make a cardboard collage work of art to hang or display</li></ul>

Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Introduction to Bird Watching

2014-07-05T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p> Look, up in the sky, it&#39;s a bird! But what kind? Join the Alliance to learn about the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home.&nbsp;</p><p> Led by the Brooklyn Brid Club.</p>

Join the Alliance to learn about the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home.

(718) 287-3400

info@prospectpark.org

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Farmhouse Family Day and Farmer's Market

2018-06-16T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p>Kick off the summer at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum for our Free Family Day and&nbsp;Farmers Market!</p><p>Drop in&nbsp;between 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;and 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;for outdoor colonial games, seasonal activities, scavenger hunts, and more! Enjoy arts and&nbsp;crafts with artists participating in&nbsp;Nou La&ndash;We Reach!&nbsp;exhibition.</p><p>Explore inside the oldest house in New York City and tour the garden before stopping by the Farmers Market for organic Brooklyn grown produce.</p><p>Family Day is open to everyone. Activities are designed for families with kids ages 4 to 10.&nbsp;Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservation required.&nbsp;</p>

Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, outdoor colonial games, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, a farmer's market, and more!

(718) 629-5400

programs@wyckoffmuseum.org

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Exhibition - SPF16: NYC Pools and Beaches in Contemporary Photography

2016-06-29T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Third floor

<p>Every year millions of New Yorkers beat the heat in NYC Parks&rsquo; 55 outdoor pools and 14 miles of beaches. The Arsenal Gallery celebrates the 2016 summer season with the exhibition <em>SPF16: NYC Pools and Beaches in Contemporary Photography</em>, which highlights the city&rsquo;s most popular warm weather amenities&mdash;its public pools and beaches.&nbsp;</p><p>Exhibited artists include Juliana Beasley, Damion Berger, Rona Chang, Bruce Davidson, Tobias Hutzler, Bruce Katz, Michael Kirby Smith, Wayne Lawrence, Greg Miller, Christine Osinski, Thomas Roma, and Lauren Welles.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;the Arsenal elevator is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconveinience.</p>

Celebrate the 2016 summer season with an exhibition of contemporary photography that highlights the city’s most popular warm weather amenities—its public pools and beaches.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Nature Exploration

2015-09-03T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.</p><ul> <li><strong>Discovery Pack, 12&ndash;4 pm</strong><br /> The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families. In April, play Habitat Bingo, search for birds and design a home for one of the Park&#39;s many living things. In May, monitor the development of plants that supply food and shelter for birds in Prospect Park.</li> <li><strong>Bird Nerds Game Hour, 2&nbsp;pm</strong><br /> Test your knowledge of birds in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!</li> <li><strong>Nature on the Go!, 3 pm</strong><br /> An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us and participate in a Citizen Science project.</li> <li><strong>Animal Encounter, 4 pm</strong><br /> Curious as to how &ldquo;Snappy&rdquo; the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center&rsquo;s collection and even assist in an actual feeding.</li></ul>

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

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Central Park Tour: Mid-Park Welcome Tour

2017-12-17T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<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>

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.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Latinos In Comics Exhibiton

2015-03-11T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p>Over fifty pieces of work by Latinos in the comic book industry will be on display at the Poe Park Visitor Center.</p><p>This group has a huge following in the world of Comic Con and cosplay. The exhibit, curated by Ray Felix of the Bronx Heroes Comic Con, features&nbsp;daily screenings of Zorro films from the golden age serials to the contemporaty silver screen.</p>

Over fifty pieces of work by Latinos in the comic book industry will be on display at the Poe Park Visitor Center.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Exhibition: Chroma Botanica: Ellie Irons & Linda Stillman

2016-06-02T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

3rd floor

<p><em>Chroma Botanica: Ellie Irons &amp; Linda Stillman</em> showcases the work of two artists that use natural plant pigments in their artwork to explore wild and cultivated environments, as well as the complex relationships between people and plants. The show includes the artists&rsquo; ongoing personal work, as well as new companion pieces that utilize plant life and research gathered in New York City parks and public spaces over the past year.&nbsp;</p><p>This exhibition is free&nbsp;and open to the public.</p><p><em><strong>The Arsenal building elevator is currently out of service. We appologize for the inconvenience. </strong></em></p>

Chroma Botanica: Ellie Irons & Linda Stillman showcases the work of two artists that use natural plant pigments in their artwork.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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12th Annual Halloween Celebration

2018-10-31T00:00:00.000

15:00

19:00

<p>Join GreenThumb at this family-friendly Halloween celebration where families come together to create fun memories!</p><p>Families in the neighborhood have volunteered their time to build&nbsp;props, decorations, and so much more!&nbsp;Every year, children in the neighborhood also contribute their own artwork, which&nbsp;will be displayed throughout the garden on the day of event.</p><p>All are welcome to join the celebrations!&nbsp;</p>

Join GreenThumb at this family-friendly Halloween celebration where families come together to create fun memories!

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Craft Workshop with the QBG Craft Group

2013-05-04T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

Learn the art of using pressed flowers from the expert hands of QBG&#39;s Craft Group and make a Mother&#39;s Day card and bookmark. Registration required; limited to 12 people.&nbsp;

Learn the art of using pressed flowers from the expert hands of QBG's Craft Group and make a Mother's Day card and bookmark.

(718) 886-3800 ext. 230

dgoldstein@queensbotanical.org

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$5 members/ $7 non members

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