NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Central Park Tour: The Ramble

2014-08-11T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:15

<p> Pass over streams and under arches on a maze of pathways in this secluded, 38-acre woodland on this route, which involves many hills and stairs.</p><p> Space is limited; advance registration suggested. Tickets available onsite with credit card only. Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start of the tour to allow time for check in. For the courtesy of other guests, those arriving after the start time cannot be accommodated.<br /> <br /> <strong>Ticket sales are final.</strong> Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 or heat index above 95 degrees).<br /> <br /> Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/custom-tours/">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p> For the latest information or to see more dates for this tour, check the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/">calendar</a>. Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.</p>

Pass over streams and under arches on a maze of pathways in this secluded, 38-acre woodland on this route, which involves many hills and stairs.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Bryant Park Le Carrousel

2013-06-18T00:00:00.000

11:00

20:00

<p> Specially created to complement the park&rsquo;s French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.</p><div> Also available for parties.</div><div></div><div> April &ndash; May, 11am &ndash; 7pm</div><div> June &ndash; October, 11am &ndash; 8pm</div><div> (weather permitting)</div><div></div>

Le Carrousel was specially created to complement the park's French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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$2 per ride, or buy a discount card to enjoy 10 rides for $15.

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Hudson Warehouse Presents: Henry V

2017-08-05T00:00:00.000

18:30

22:00

<p>Hudson Warehouse presents the Classics, on Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30 p.m.<br /><br /><strong>Henry V</strong><br />By Wm. Shakespeare<br />Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith<br /><br />The horrors of war throughout time have changed little and that is made even more apparent in this immediate and visceral production of<br />Henry&nbsp;&nbsp;V.&nbsp; Led by a war time correspondent, we follow King Henry as he politically positions himself and his subsequent military campaign across France in his quest to take what he believes is rightfully his.</p><p>For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hudsonwarehouse.net">hudsonwarehouse.net</a>.</p>

Led by a war time correspondent, we follow King Henry as he politically positions himself and his military campaign across France in his quest to take what he believes is rightfully his.

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hudsonwarehouse89@gmail.com

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Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens

2016-05-10T00:00:00.000

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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Crew Camp: Brooklyn

2017-06-23T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

<p>Since 2004, Row New York has taught summer rowing camps to 6th through 12th graders, beginners and competitors. Camps run out of the beautiful&nbsp;Peter Jay Sharp Boathouse&nbsp;in Manhattan and our newest rowing location, the&nbsp;Paerdegat Basin Launch&nbsp;in Brooklyn.</p><p>Campers join for many reasons&mdash;fitness, discovery of a new sport, a competitive college application&mdash;but ultimately find one common result, a team to call their own.</p><p>During our novice Crew Camp your child will have the totally unique experience of learning to row on the Paerdegat Basin&nbsp;in Brooklyn. The two-week camp&nbsp;focuses on fun, fitness, and teamwork while prioritizing safety on the water. Campers are lead by experienced coaches while learning basic rowing techniques and boat moving skills, on and off the water.&nbsp;No experience is necessary to join!</p><p>This camp is open to teens ages 14 to 18.&nbsp;</p><p>Maximum of 12 participants</p>

Campers are lead by experienced coaches while learning basic rowing techniques and boat moving skills, on and off the water. No experience is necessary to join!

(718) 433-3075

teichler@rownewyork.org

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SummerStage Presents: Spectrum Dance Theater / Sidra Bell Dance NY

2014-08-06T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p> <strong><a href="http://spectrumdance.org/">Spectrum Dance Theater</a> </strong>was founded by Seattle dancers in 1982 to make dance more accessible to diverse communities. Under Donald Byrd&rsquo;s visionary artistic leadership since 2002, Spectrum has transformed into a company of regional and national significance, igniting audiences through Byrd&rsquo;s ambitious artistic agenda, whose appetite to explore the arts knows no boundaries. The dancers of Spectrum Dance Theater are a small, select group of unique dance artists from around the globe, individually chosen and trained in Mr. Byrd&rsquo;s singular approach to dance/theater - physically demanding and emotionally charged. The company has produced thrilling and challenging works in contemporary dance to critical acclaim. Donald Byrd achieved international visibility for the creation of his <em>Harlem Nutcracker</em> and for his Tony-nominated choreography for the Broadway smash, <em>The Color Purple</em>. No less ambitious in the 21st century, Byrd leads the company through programming themes that give audiences insight into his far-ranging artistic ambition.\</p><p> <a href="http://www.sidrabelldanceny.org"><strong>Sidra Bell Dance New York</strong></a>, is a boutique company of prolific movement artists based in New York City that presents innovative, kinetic, and provocative dance theater works. It has continually presented progressive, highly designed, cinematic, glamorous, and elaborate full-scale productions to sold-out audiences. Bell is a sought after voice in contemporary dance with a strong female vision creating works that ignite the imagination and explore the psyche. The repertoire is unusual, haunting, emotionally transporting, articulate, sensual, and highly physical. The work has become known for an atmospheric, unconventional, and spectacular quality&nbsp;that pushes past traditional boundaries. The company synthesizes the worlds of design, media, fashion,&nbsp;and spectatorship.&nbsp;THINK.FEEL.PLAY.EXPERIENCE.</p><p> Doors open at 7:00pm</p>

Spectrum Dance Theater was founded by Seattle dancers in 1982 to make dance more accessible to diverse communities.

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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External Forces: An Exhibit by Artist Sarah Yuster

2015-11-06T00:00:00.000

10:00

17:00

<p>NYC Parks is pleased to present the exhibition&nbsp;<em>External Forces</em>.&nbsp;This series of oil paintings by artist Sarah Yuster depicts artists in situ at various Staten Island locations,&nbsp;specifically preserved natural areas and parks.</p><p>This exhibit has been extended to January 3, 2016.</p><p>Lenape Gallery hours are Tuesdays to&nbsp;Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to&nbsp;5:00 p.m.&nbsp;and Saturdays from&nbsp;9:00 a.m. to&nbsp;4:00 p.m. The gallery is&nbsp;closed on Sundays and holidays.&nbsp;Admission is free.</p><p>Image: &#39;Counterpoint&#39;, oil on board 24&quot; x 24&quot;, dancers move through a space where a Hurricane Sandy destroyed&nbsp;home once stood.</p>

This series of oil paintings by artist Sarah Yuster depicts artists in situ at various Staten Island locations, specifically preserved natural areas and parks.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Exhibition - Great Outdoors: Selections from the Museum of American Illustration

2016-03-22T00:00:00.000

09:00

05:00

3rd floor

<p>Illustration has been linked to the printed word for centuries. The art form crosses cultures, class, time,&nbsp;and education, giving visual form to the otherwise unimaginable.</p><p><em>Great Outdoors</em> showcases over thirty artworks from the Museum of American Illustration&rsquo;s collection that depict the vast indulgences of outdoor life, including recreational sports, ice skating, biking, and quiet contemplation. The show features illustrations originally published in books, magazines and weeklies from the Golden Age of Illustration (1880-1920) through 2014.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;The Arsenal elevator is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.</p>

Great Outdoors showcases over thirty artworks from the Museum of American Illustration’s collection that depict outdoor life, including recreational sports and quiet contemplation.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt

2016-09-10T00:00:00.000

10:00

14:00

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

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

Richard.Costello@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Japanese Language Class

2014-05-05T00:00:00.000

11:45

12:30

<p> Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these beginner classes. Attendance is limited to one class for each language offered. Registration required at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inlinguainBryantPark@inlingua.com">inlinguainBryantPark@inlingua.com</a>.</p><p> Japanese Lessons &nbsp;May 5^th, June 9^th, June 30^th, July 21, August 18^th</p>

Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these beginner classes. Attendance is limited to one class for each language offered. Registration required:…

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Second Saturday Bike Park Orientation Days at Highbridge

2018-05-12T00:00:00.000

10:00

15:00

Meet at the terrain park trailhead, located 200 feet southeast of 131 Fort George Avenue, 10040

<p>Led by professional ride leaders&nbsp;and master trailbuilders, participants learn what it takes to build and ride&nbsp;the most progressive urban bike park in America!<br /><br />Participants earn their turns through the valuable experience of volunteering and riding. There will be light trail maintenance tasks for all ages from 10:00 a.m. to noon, followed by free guided rides for all volunteers, including use of bikes and protective gear, from 12:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m.</p><p>Make this day a great introduction to the park, and to the sport of off-road cycling!<br /><br />Please bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant, and sturdy shoes or boots.</p>

Led by professional ride leaders and master trailbuilders, participants learn what it takes to build and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!

(734) 358-2826

Christopher@nycmtb.com

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Anchor Parks: Betsy Head Park Community Visioning Meeting

2016-11-14T00:00:00.000

18:00

20:00

<p>NYC Parks is investing $30 million to transform&nbsp;Betsy Head&nbsp;Park. Large parks are important because of the variety of things they offer your neighborhood. The fields, play areas, natural features, and many other amenities help to &quot;anchor&quot; neighborhoods.</p><p>NYC Parks is making big decisions about Betsy Head Park, and we want you to be a part of shaping your park&#39;s future. Please attend our community visioning meeting!</p>

NYC Parks is making big decisions about Betsy Head Park, and we want you to be a part of shaping your park's future.

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Bryant Park Early Bird Game Social

2014-05-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p> Join us at our all new weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you.<br /> <br /> The&nbsp;Early Bird Game Social&nbsp;gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking like dominoes, Scrabble, cards or Boggle.</p>

The Early Bird Game Social gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

2016-07-02T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p>At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine, and explore Brooklyn&#39;s favorite park? Established in 1989, the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket is the flagship Brooklyn market.</p><p>EBT/Food Stamps and WIC &amp; Senior FMNP coupons accepted year-round.&nbsp;</p>

At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine, and explore Brooklyn's favorite park?

info@prospectpark.org

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NYRR Open Run: Marine Park

2016-10-16T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue.

<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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Submerge! NYC Marine Science Festival

2016-09-24T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:00

Just north of Battery Park City and Stuyvesant High School

<p>A splash of science in the city!</p><p>Hudson River Park, in partnership with the New York Hall of Science, presents Submerge, a free,&nbsp;day-long science extravaganza to celebrate local marine science and to raise awareness about our coastal waters.&nbsp;Enjoy hands-on science activities, catch-and-release fishing, science stage events, kayaking,&nbsp;and more!&nbsp;Interactive demonstrations will bring marine science and engineering topics to life, inspiring audiences of all ages.</p>

Enjoy hands-on science activities, catch-and-release fishing, science stage events, kayaking, and more!

(212) 627-2020

info@hrpt.ny.gov

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Make a Long Story Short: Mini Fiction with Joe Caliguire

2017-10-14T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p>This course is for writers of all levels interested in seeing how using vivid&nbsp;imagery, precise detail, and a strong&nbsp;narrative voice can give more power<br />and potency to their prose. Using key elements of poetry (rhythm, imagery, diction) and prose (character, setting, dialogue), we&rsquo;ll explore the imaginative and surprising ways of creating big effects in small packages.</p><p>For Adults</p>

Using key elements of poetry (rhythm, imagery, diction) and prose (character, setting, dialogue), we’ll explore the imaginative and surprising ways of creating big effects in small packages.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2018-01-13T00:00:00.000

08:30

09:30

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

Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. All of our…

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Science in the Park: Baywaters

2017-06-17T00:00:00.000

10:30

12:00

<p>Join Alley Pond Environmental Center for fun, free, hands-on science programming in Little Bay Park. We&#39;ll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay.</p><p>Boots will be provided.</p><p><strong>Please note</strong>:&nbsp;There will be no program on Saturday, May 27 (Memorial Day Weekend).</p>

We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay.

(718) 352-4793

mike.kuchinskas@parks.nyc.gov

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic by Artist Susan Stair

2016-12-17T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine. Conference House Park is home to the largest burial site of the pre-Columbian Lenape tribe in the five boroughs of New York City.</p><p>Susan Stair worked with John Kilcullen, Director of Conference House Park and certified arborist, in choosing the trees that were important to the Lenape. A sculptor who fixes her actions in the material, Stair captures the spirit of living trees as she reveals species, age and endurance. Viewers are encouraged to touch her work in the way one would meet a tree.</p><p><em><strong>Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic</strong></em>&nbsp;has been extended&nbsp;and runs through Saturday,&nbsp;April 29, 2017 in the Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center.&nbsp;The gallery is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is closed on holidays.</p><p>Viewers will be encouraged to partake in a walk using a trail map identifying the trees included in the exhibit.</p>

This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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CANCELLED: Afterschool Festival

2017-06-16T00:00:00.000

14:30

18:30

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Join NYC Parks and Council District 28 for a day of inflatables,&nbsp;games,&nbsp;face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, ices, and more!</p>

Join NYC Parks and Council District 29 for a day of inflatables, games, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, ices, and more!

718-393-7370

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2018-07-09T00:00:00.000

11:00

11:50

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

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

(212) 676-3060

gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic by Artist Susan Stair

2017-04-07T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine. Conference House Park is home to the largest burial site of the pre-Columbian Lenape tribe in the five boroughs of New York City.</p><p>Susan Stair worked with John Kilcullen, Director of Conference House Park and certified arborist, in choosing the trees that were important to the Lenape. A sculptor who fixes her actions in the material, Stair captures the spirit of living trees as she reveals species, age and endurance. Viewers are encouraged to touch her work in the way one would meet a tree.</p><p><em><strong>Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic</strong></em>&nbsp;has been extended&nbsp;and runs through Saturday,&nbsp;April 29, 2017 in the Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center.&nbsp;The gallery is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is closed on holidays.</p><p>Viewers will be encouraged to partake in a walk using a trail map identifying the trees included in the exhibit.</p>

This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Summer Sports Experience

2015-04-25T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p><strong>This program is now full.</strong>&nbsp; Check out our other <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer-sports-experience">Summer Sports Experience</a> sessions.&nbsp; We&#39;d love to have you!</p><p>Pitch, shoot and score with NYC Parks! Summer Sports Experience welcomes kids to join this free program focused on developing sports skills. Kids will play a variety of sports each day, and can come every session, or just once. Take your pick! The program is available in all five boroughs, so find the one nearest you.</p>

This program is now full. Please check out our other Summer Sports Experience sessions!

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Art Exhibit: Fish & Crushed Can Story- Mixed Media

2013-04-24T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

This mixed media exhibit by artist Iandry Randriamandroso is created from discarded, crushed aluminum cans found on the streets, and cardboard and burlap from local grocery, along with wordless hand-made books about a fish and a crushed can.&nbsp; This exhibit illustrates how growth is disrupted by invasive species, and is on display in the Visitor&amp;Administration Building Gallery.&nbsp; Free with Garden admission. &nbsp;

This mixed media exhibit by artist Iandry Randriamandroso illustrates how growth is disrupted by invasive species.

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Free with Garden admission ($4 adults, $3 seniors 62+, $2 for children 2-12 and students with ID)

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Bird Walks at Van Cortlandt Park

2015-09-19T00:00:00.000

08:00

09:30

<p>The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt&rsquo;s ecologically diverse grounds. These walks, led by NYC Audobon experts,&nbsp;celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. For more information, please call (212) 691-7483.&nbsp;</p>

The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds.

(212) 691-7483

birdid@nycaudubon.org

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Nature Center Adventures

2017-07-08T00:00:00.000

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><p>&nbsp;</p>

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

(718) 967-3542

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It's My Park at Northerleigh Park

2017-11-29T00:00:00.000

16:00

19:00

<p>This It&rsquo;s My Park season, please join Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Northerleigh Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!</p>

This It’s My Park season, please join Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Northerleigh Park.

westerleighparkscoalition@gmail.org

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Faces of Cuba Exhibition

2016-07-26T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>This photo exhibit is the result of a &quot;people to people&quot; cultural exchange in which the artist participated last October. The artist and group visited Havana, Cienfuegos,&nbsp;and Trinidad. Music and art were everywhere and the crumbling Spanish architecture made for some interesting&nbsp;images. The various images convey his impressions of Cuba and the Cuban people in an apolitical manner. The recent presidential visit and talk of lifting the embargo lend context to the images.</p>

The artist and group visited Havana, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad. Music and art were everywhere and the crumbling Spanish architecture made for some interesting images

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Kids Corner

2017-02-23T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:30

<p>Join us for a week of fun activities, including relay races, obstacle courses, ultimate frisbee, flag football, basketball, wii games, and more!</p><p>Activities for ages six to 15 will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</p><p>Activities for ages 16 to 18 will take place from&nbsp;2:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join us for a week of fun activities, including relay races, obstacle courses, ultimate frisbee, flag football, basketball, wii games, and more!

(718) 276-8686

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Repetition in Design

2013-02-18T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:30

A series of oil paintings on canvas along with original sketches by Queens artist Gennadyi Gurman. Mr. Gurman is also QBG&#39;s Supervising Museum Instructor. This exhibit, in the Gallery of the Visitor &amp; Administration Building is an exploration of life inside repetitive shapes.

A series of oil paintings on canvas along with original sketches by Queens artist Gennadyi Gurman.

(718) 886-3800

ggurman@queensbotanical.org

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Free until March 31, April 1-15, free with Garden admission

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Summer on the Hudson & Hudson Warehouse: Shakespeare Workout

2014-06-21T00:00:00.000

15:00

17:30

<p> Covering the elements of voice production, acting, and stage combat. Open to all actors, ages 13 and up. All experience&nbsp;levels welcome. <a href="http://www.hudsonwarehouse.net/workout.html">Online registration</a> necessary.&nbsp;</p>

Covering the elements of voice production, acting, and stage combat. Open to all actors, ages 13 and up. All experience levels welcome. Online registration necessary.

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Le Carrousel

2013-10-13T00:00:00.000

11:00

20:00

<p> Specially created to complement the park&rsquo;s French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.</p><div> Also available for parties.</div><div></div><div> April &ndash; May, 11am &ndash; 7pm</div><div> June &ndash; October, 11am &ndash; 8pm</div><div> (weather permitting)</div><div></div>

Le Carrousel was specially created to complement the park's French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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$2 per ride, or buy a discount card to enjoy 10 rides for $15.

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Wheelchair Basketball hosted by the Brooklyn Nets Wheelchair Basketball Team

2018-03-20T00:00:00.000

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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Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island

2018-09-07T00:00:00.000

07:00

19:00

<p>Explore New York City&#39;s and New York State&#39;s <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B029'46.0%22N+74%C2%B014'53.7%22W/@40.4961151,-74.250431,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x89c3cabd956a53a9:0xc8e47baf1b8c9386!2sConference+House+Park!8m2!3d40.5010869!4d-74.2516134!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d40.4961109!4d-74.248237">southernmost point</a>: The &quot;South Pole&quot; at Wards Point within Conference House Park. The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.</p><p>The three&nbsp;miles of nearby natural shoreline are a beach comber&rsquo;s paradise. Shells, rocks, and stones of every shape and size can be found here. Just a short distance to the north of the South Pole are the park&rsquo;s clay colored bluffs&nbsp;where you can view city&rsquo;s only exposed portion of the terminal moraine.</p><p>Not to be missed are the park&rsquo;s other attractions: acres of woodland, four galleries, and five historic houses!</p>

The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.

john.kilcullen@parks.nyc.gov

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Family Day

2016-09-10T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

<p>Join NYC Parks and Council Member&nbsp;Lancman for a day of&nbsp;games,&nbsp;inflatables,a photo booth, cotton candy, popcorn, ices,&nbsp;and more!</p><p>All ages are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and Council Member Lancman for a day of games, popcorn, a visit from The Nature Company, inflatables, and more!

(718) 393-7370

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Smorgasburg

2014-06-29T00:00:00.000

11:00

18:00

<p> Join us Sundays at Brooklyn Bridge Park&#39;s Pier 5 for another season of Brooklyn&rsquo;s best street food. From brisket to bulgogi and Burmese noodles, to phatty beet sliders, fish and chips and farm-fresh ice cream, there&rsquo;s always something yummy for everyone. Come enjoy our food with a view.</p><p> The markets are open 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., rain or shine, all spring, summer and fall. See ya there!</p>

Join us Sundays at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 5 for another season of Brooklyn’s best street food. From brisket to bulgogi and Burmese noodles, to phatty beet sliders,…

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Nature Center Adventures

2017-08-05T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

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

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

(718) 967-3542

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Garden Highlights Walk

2015-05-03T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.</p><p>This event is free with admission to the grounds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.

(718) 549-3200

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Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park

2013-07-25T00:00:00.000

17:00

19:00

<p> Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every Thursday evening.</p><p> <u>Special Performaces</u>:</p><p> June 20, July 18, and August 15: Twenty accordionists perform all over the park from 5pm - 7pm. Accordion Jam and Dance Party featuring a different band each evening from 7pm &ndash; 9pm.</p><p></p>

Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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NYRR Open Run: Morningside Park

2019-02-16T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Down the stairs at the park entrance at 110th and Manhattan Avenue.

<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&nbsp;NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative.</p>

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

(212) 360-3300

jules.webster@parks.nyc.gov

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Arsenal Gallery Exhibition: Wreath Interpretations

2015-12-08T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Third floor gallery

<p>NYC Parks celebrates the holiday season with its 33rd annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths.&nbsp; A diverse selection of 50 fine artists, designers, and other spirited contributors enliven this ageless holiday symbol.&nbsp; Venetian blinds, surge protectors, Q-tips, forged steel and lost winter gloves are among the many varied materials used to examine diverse themes ranging from jellyfish overpopulation to the upcoming presidential election.&nbsp; This exhibition is an imaginative and enjoyable experience this holiday season.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public.</p>

NYC Parks celebrates the holiday season with its 33rd annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths. A diverse selection of 50 fine artists, designers, and other spirited…

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Stories in the Garden: Flowers and Falling Leaves

2016-07-13T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature tales. These stories&mdash;classics and more&mdash;come to life through interactive readings, sing-alongs, and puppetry.</p><p>This week, take a journey through the seasons with stories and songs about animals and people discovering nature&rsquo;s annual changes. Join us to read <em>Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms&nbsp;</em>by Julia Rawlinson,&nbsp;<em>Old Bear</em>&nbsp;by Kevin Henkes,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Dear Rebecca, Winter is Here&nbsp;</em>by Jean Craighead George.</p><p>Programs are held outdoors, but move into Wave Hill House in inclement weather.&nbsp;Ideal for children ages three to six with an adult.</p><p>This event is free with admission to the grounds.</p>

This week, take a journey through the seasons with stories and songs about animals and people discovering nature’s annual changes.

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Free | Garden grounds admission prices: $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, free for members and children under 6 years old

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Amazing Maize Maze

2014-10-18T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:30

<p>Ready to be amaaazed? To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner, the Queens County Farn has&nbsp;chosen an American flag design for this year&#39;s Amazing Maize Maze. Kids and adults alike will have fun finding their way out of this three-acre corn labyrinth! The adventure begins with a &quot;Stalk Talk&quot; to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and making your way out of the maze.&nbsp;Feel up to the challenge? Then join us for the fun of getting lost and loving it!</p>

Ready to be amaaazed? To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner, the Queens County Farn has chosen an American flag design for this year's Amazing Maize…

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Admission: $9 for adult, $5.00 ages 4-11, ages 3 & under free

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Seining

2013-06-16T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p> New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks and beaches. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age. Today wildlife viewing is recognized as one of the nation&rsquo;s fastest growing activities. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.</p>

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.

(718) 885-3466

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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Tennis

2013-09-23T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

Tennis Courts at 21st St. and Hoyt Ave. S

<p> City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em>. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of September 23^rd and will offer free tennis lessons, yoga instruction and fitness walking in 14 parks across the city.</p><p> All activities in this six&ndash;week fitness program take place twice a week at each location through November 1, 2013.&nbsp; Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits.</p><p> <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em> has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity.&nbsp; The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at every age. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.</p><p> All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p>

City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness.

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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Movies Under the Stars: The Way We Were

2016-06-29T00:00:00.000

20:45

22:40

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for this free film!</p><p>Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Media &amp; Entertainment at this Pop-Out screening of &ldquo;The Way We Were&rdquo;. This 1973 romantic classic centers on Katie (Barbra Streisand) and Hubbell (Robert Redford), two passionate people with opposing politics and ethics. They have a wonderful romance, but the Hollywood blacklist and their convictions drive them apart. Considered to be one of the greatest romantic films of all time, this movie features an Oscar-winning score and direction by Sydney Lumet.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should come before 8:45 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. All are welcome!</p>

This 1973 romantic classic centers on Katie (Barbra Streisand) and Hubbell (Robert Redford), two passionate people with opposing politics and ethics.

(718) 965-8942

letitia.guillory@parks.nyc.gov

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2018 Senior Games Pickleball Clinic

2018-04-10T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p>Got skills and are 50+ years old? Prepare for the&nbsp;<a href="/events/brooklyn-senior-games">2018 NYC Parks Brooklyn Senior Games</a>&nbsp;with this pickleball clinic.</p><p>Pickleball is a super fun, low-impact paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton. Join us to engage in a healthy and friendly competition, practice,&nbsp;learn new tricks, and so much more.&nbsp;</p><p>Please note:&nbsp;The first day of the clinic is free. A&nbsp;<a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a>&nbsp;is required after the first day of the clinic.</p>

Got skills and are 50+ years old? Pickleball is a super fun, low-impact paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton.

(718) 485-4633

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The first day of the clinic is free. A <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a> is required after the first day of the clinic.

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Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

2014-10-18T00:00:00.000

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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The Orchid Show: Chandeliers

2015-03-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

18:00

Haupt Conservatory

<p>The elegance of the orchid in all its myriad forms returns to the New York Botanical Garden this year with an aerial display unlike any other.</p><p>Explore an expanded showcase of hanging designs inside the&nbsp;Haupt Conservatory&nbsp;before stepping outside to enjoy a complementary schedule of events and activities. Inspired dance performances, poetry, hands-on orchid care demonstrations, and shopping fill the daylight hours, while the return of our popular&nbsp;Orchid Evenings&nbsp;ensures many memorable celebrations after the sun has set.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>The Garden is open year-round, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.&ndash;6 p.m. (Winter hours: 10 a.m.&ndash;5 p.m., mid January&ndash;February), and Monday April 6, 2015.&nbsp;</p>

The elegance of the orchid in all its myriad forms returns to the Garden this year with an aerial display unlike any other.

(718) 817-8700

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All-garden pass ticket pricing - Weekdays: Adults: $20, Seniors (65+): $18, Students (with valid ID): $18, Children (2–12): $8, Children under 2: Free, Members: Free. Select Weekends, Monday Holidays, and Peak Days: Adults: $25, Seniors (65+): $22, Students (with valid ID): $22, Children (2–12): $10, Children under 2: Free, Members: Free. The garden admission ticket price includes this exhibit.

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