NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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NYC SPARX: Technology and Dance for Girls

2015-12-16T00:00:00.000

14:00

18:00

<p>Girls who like dancing, fashion, games, apps, sports, fitness, chatting and technology will love this program! They&#39;ll learn&nbsp;coding, tinkering,&nbsp;app building, technology and get homework help and college prep. Appropriate for young women ages 12-17.</p><p>Register online at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/sparxquick">tinyurl.com/sparxquick</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Girls ages 12-17 will learn coding, tinkering, app building, technology and get homework help and college prep in this free program.

(718) 402-5155

Laira.Reid@parks.nyc.gov

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Henna Workshop II

2018-01-27T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p>ln this class, learn how to control the henna cone and other techniques of applying henna. You will become familiar with the unique characteristics of various regional styles. You will also learn the basic elements that make up a henna design, and how you can create your own. Beginners are welcome but are encouraged to also register for&nbsp;Henna Workshop I.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>Registration is required; to register, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/henna-workshop-ii-tickets-39695845342">hennaqbg2.eventbrite.com</a>.</p>

In this class, learn how to control the henna cone and other techniques of applying henna. You will become familiar with the unique characteristics of various regional styles.

(718) 886-3800

info@queensbotanical.org

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$15 - $20

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Vintage Camera Day

2014-11-08T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

<p>Vintage Camera Day is a celebration of the history of the camera. In her time, Alice Austen used a glass plate camera, but like many photographers today, she followed the latest trends in camera and lens technology.</p><p>This event will feature activities on vintage image-making, talks by artists and photographers, and displays of vintage cameras and equipment. We invite you to bring your own vintage cameras,&nbsp;ranging from glass plate cameras to 1990s Polaroids.</p>

This event will feature activities on vintage image-making, talks by artists and photographers, and displays of vintage cameras and equipment.

(718) 816-4506 x10

katelynn@aliceausten.org

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Shape Up NYC at Take Care NY

2013-10-10T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

Building E, 2nd Floor Gym

<p> NYC Parks is partnering with Health and Hospitals Corporation to offer free fitness classes during Take Care NY screening events througout the city.</p><p> Join us at&nbsp;in the 2nd floor gym of Building E for Latin Cardio,&nbsp;an aerobic class with a&nbsp;fusion of Latin music and dance themes like salsa, merengue, and samba.</p>

Join us for Latin Cardio, an aerobic class with a fusion of Latin music and dance themes like Salsa, Merengue, and Samba.

shapeupnyc@parks.nyc.gov

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Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton

2014-11-01T00:00:00.000

11:00

17:00

<p>The show features work from two series, Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton&#39;s work provides commentary on the photographic process through&nbsp;traditional documentary photography and&nbsp;constructed compositions.</p>

The show features work from two series Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton's work provides commentary on the photographic process…

(718) 816-4506 x10

katelynn@aliceausten.org

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$3 suggested donation

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Introduction to Bird Watching

2014-07-26T00:00:00.000

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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World's Fair History Weekday Walk

2018-09-25T00:00:00.000

10:30

12:00

Meet at the green NYC Parks tent at the Unisphere.

<p>Hundreds of visitors come to our World&#39;s Fair History Walking Tours on the second Sunday&nbsp;of each month through October; on Tuesday, September 25, we will host a weekday walk!</p><p>Please join us for a leaisurely, guided walk with park docents to learn about a dozen of the 40 remaining 1939-40 and 1964-65 World&#39;s Fair sites, structures, and monuments in our park.&nbsp;The walk includes stops at the well-known Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, and Rocket Thrower, as well as the lesser-known Westinghouse Time Capsules, 2,000-year-old Whispering Column of Jerash, and more!</p><p>This event is free.&nbsp;No registration necessary.&nbsp;</p><p>Weather permitting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

The walk includes stops at the well-known Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, and Rocket Thrower, as well as the lesser-known Westinghouse Time Capsules, 2,000-year-old Whispering Column of Jerash, and more!

(718) 760-6437

vickie.karp@parks.nyc.gov

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Third Annual Coney Island New Year's Eve Celebration

2016-12-31T00:00:00.000

21:00

23:59

<p>Ring in 2017 at the Third Annual Coney Island New Year&#39;s Eve Celebration! Enjoy live entertainment, side show performances, free rides and free ice skating beginning at 6:00 p.m., and a fireworks show off the beach and boardwalk at midnight!&nbsp;</p><p>Presented by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams with support from New York City Councilmember Mark Treyger, State Senator Diane Savino, Assemblymember Pamela Harris, and the Alliance for Coney Island.</p>

Enjoy live entertainment, side show performances, free rides and free ice skating beginning at 6:00 p.m., and a fireworks show off the beach and boardwalk at midnight!

(718) 594-7895

info@allianceforconeyisland.org

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Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

2016-10-01T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an introduction to some of the southern park highlights, including&nbsp;Grand Army Plaza, the pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess &amp; Checkers House, and the Dairy.</p><p>The tour route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Southern-Welcome-Tour-Start-Location-Map-2015.jpg">starts</a> inside the park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue.&nbsp;For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review Central Park&#39;s Conservancy&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies</a> carefully.&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>.</p>

Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.

(212) 794-6564

tours@centralparknyc.org

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NYRR Open Run: Marine Park

2019-01-13T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore 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&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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Free Movement Classes for Adults and Seniors

2017-08-10T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

<p>Experience the joys of moving with strength and creativity with&nbsp;Dances For a Variable Population!&nbsp;Led by Naomi Goldberg Haas and members, <a href="http://www.dvpnyc.org">Dances For a Variable Population</a> will provide fun and free programs for adults every Thursday morning through the summer. DVP believes that beautifully-crafted choreography and performances extend and improves the quality of life.</p><p>Free and open to&nbsp;all.</p>

Dances For a Variable Population will provide fun and free programs for adults every Thursday morning through the summer.

(347) 683-2691

rebecca@dvpnyc.org

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Adults Le Petit Zen Art

2017-08-30T00:00:00.000

11:30

13:00

<p>Adults will create miniature works of art (4&quot;x6&quot; to 2.5&quot;x3.5&quot;) to display at home or give as a gift for a loved one; from delicate&nbsp;miniature paper cuttings to vintage art and painted rocks. The work requires intense concentration, following precise directions and use of fine tools for cutting and shaping.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Schedule</strong></p><ul> <li>July: Delicate Paper Cutting lace-like art through precise, delicate paper cutting. &nbsp;</li> <li>August: Painted Animal /Character Rocks - Please bring your own clean stones and mini rocks for this project. We do not supply the stones of rocks.</li> <li>September: ACEO - Create a miniature work of art to exchange with another participant, keep for yourself or to give as a gift.</li></ul>

Adults will create miniature works of art to display at home or give as a gift for a loved on

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Shape Up NYC: Kettlebell, Core and Conditioning

2014-05-26T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p> McDonald Park House is Staten Island&#39;s home of Shape Up NYC!&nbsp;&nbsp;Take part in&nbsp;14 fitness classes&nbsp;per week for free.</p><p> Kettlebell, Core and Conditioning is&nbsp;a strength and conditioning class that will elevate your heart rate, build muscle, increase flexibility and burn fat.</p>

Kettlebell, Core and Conditioning is a strength and conditioning class that will elevate your heart rate, build muscle, increase flexibility and burn fat.

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Bryant Park Poetry: Whiting Foundation Poetry Awards

2018-09-26T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:30

<p>Join us for the Bryant Park Reading Room Poetry Series. This week&#39;s program is&nbsp;produced in partnership with the <strong>Whiting Foundation Poetry Awards</strong>.</p><p>Featuring the poets: <strong>Terrance Hayes</strong>, <strong>Jenny Johnson</strong>, <strong>Rickey Laurentiis</strong>, and <strong>Sharon Dolin</strong>.</p><p>Sharon Dolin appears by special invitation of the Bryant Park Reading Room.</p><p>Sit under the park&#39;s London Plane trees and enjoy award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets throughout the summer. Books are available for purchase at the event from our partner Kinokuniya and for signing by the poets.</p><p>*Please note that this reading takes place on a Wednesday.</p><p>Stay tuned for Winter Poetry, coming this January.</p><p><em>Photo credit: Angelito Jusay Photography</em></p>

Join us for Bryant Park Poetry. This week is produced in partnership with Whiting Foundation Poetry Awards, featuring Terrance Hayes, Jenny Johnson, Rickey Laurentiis, and Sharon Dolin.

(212) 768-4242

info@bryantpark.org

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Bryant Park Knits

2016-06-28T00:00:00.000

13:30

15:00

<p>Join Bryant Park Corp.&#39;s&nbsp;free beginner-level&nbsp;classes presented by&nbsp;Knitty City. Yarn and needles are provided.<br /><br />To register, call Knitty City at (212)&nbsp;787-5896, or take a chance and drop by.</p>

Join Bryant Park Corp.'s free beginner-level classes presented by Knitty City. Yarn and needles are provided.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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The Uni Project at Charybdis Playground

2016-07-28T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

<p>Come read and draw with the Uni Project at Charybdis Playground in Astoria Park!&nbsp;</p><p>This program is in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">Community Parks Initiative</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Come read and draw with the Uni Project at Charybdis Playground in Astoria Park!

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Public Art Opening: Kenseth Armstead, Washington 20/20/20

2018-09-06T00:00:00.000

18:00

20:00

Located at the southern Union Square Park plaza on 14th Street, at the monument of George Washington.

<p>Kenseth Armstead&rsquo;s <em>Washington 20/20/20 </em>is&nbsp;on view&nbsp;at the 14th Street plaza in Union Square Park.</p><p>Presented in collaboration with NYC Parks&rsquo; <a href="/art">Art in the Parks program</a> and the Union Square Partnership, the sculptural form was composed as a companion to the first sculpture on New York City parkland, the George Washington Statue in Union Square.&nbsp;The design of the work is taken from the elaborate frescoes of Tiebele, Burkina Faso, the royal court of the Kassena people, where every home is hand-painted. <em>Washington 20/20/20</em> transforms the two-dimensional marks into translucent perforated steel forms on a two-ton angle iron steel frame.</p><p><em>Washington 20/20/20</em> is an African architectural adornment to the solid granite base of the existing park monument. The work references the 20% of the colonial population that were enslaved Africans; the 20,000 slaves in New York State in 1776 when Washington retreated from New York City; and the 20% of Washington&rsquo;s continental army that was African at Yorktown, Virginia, where he was able to defeat the British in 1781.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public.</p>

Washington 20/20/20 is an African architectural adornment to the solid granite base of the existing park monument.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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The Old Stone House: Witness to War

2018-11-18T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:00

<p>A permanent <a href="http://theoldstonehouse.org/exhibitions/">exhibit</a> exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783</p><p><em>Old Stone House: Witness to War</em>&nbsp;is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today&rsquo;s world.</p><p><strong>Historians</strong></p><p>Patricia Bonomi<br />Edwin Burrows<br />Barnet Schecter</p><p><strong>Content Development</strong></p><p>Ellen Snyder Grenier<br />Janet Rassweiler</p><p><strong>Exhibit Designers &amp; Fabricators</strong></p><p>May &amp; Watkins</p><p><strong>Interactives</strong></p><p>Panoramic Studios</p>

Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.

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Town Square's SummerStarz Movies: How To Train Your Dragon 2

2015-08-07T00:00:00.000

19:00

22:00

<p>Town Square&#39;s SummerSTARZ free family movie nights are back! 6 wonderful Friday nights are planned for WNYC Transmitter Park on the gorgeous Greenpoint waterfront. Bring a picnic blanket, friends &amp; family. Come early and have an awesome time! &nbsp;</p><p>The feature movie on&nbsp;Friday, August 7 is How to Train Your Dragon 2. Movies begin at sunset (around 8:00 p.m.).</p>

SummerStarz free family movies on Friday nights at WNYC Transmitter Park features How to Train Your Dragon 2.

347-559-1410

info@townsquareinc.com

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3 to 6 Club

2016-04-26T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

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

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

(718) 816-6172

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Parent and Me Yoga

2017-06-10T00:00:00.000

09:00

09:45

Meet on Abby's Lawn in Fort Tryon Park, just north of the David Rockefeller Linden Terrace.

<p>Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers&nbsp;with Christina Shablak, a certified children&#39;s instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.&nbsp;</p><p>Please arrive early, and bring a towel or yoga mat.</p><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>The ground is sloped and there are uneven spots. Rain or wet ground cancels.</p>

Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Yoga on the Beach

2016-08-27T00:00:00.000

08:00

09:00

On the beach

<p>Join yoga instructor Helen Kilgallen from Elaine&#39;s Dance School at&nbsp;this beginner Hatha Yoga class.</p><p>Bring a mat, large towel, or blanket.</p>

Join yoga instructor Helen Kilgallen from Elaine's Dance School at this beginner Hatha Yoga class.

(718) 318-4000

antina.johnson@parks.nyc.gov

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Intermediate Canoeing

2017-07-30T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City.&nbsp;The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you&rsquo;ll never forget.&nbsp;</p><p>Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participation in a mandatory&nbsp;safety review led by a trained Ranger is requied.</p><p>Some experience is preferred; first-come, first-served.</p>

Experienced canoe paddlers can enjoy this Urban Park Ranger-led program. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Some experience is preferred; first-come, first-served.

(718) 421-2021

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WBO Spring Egg Hunt

2018-03-31T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

<p>Our annual Spring Egg Hunt is back! Take part in a variety of activities including carnival games, arts &amp; crafts, potato sack races,&nbsp;Urban Park Rangers, a visit from the Bunny&nbsp;and more for the entire family! An egg hunt will be held.</p><p><strong>11:30 a.m.&nbsp; 3 -&nbsp;6 years old</strong></p><p><strong>12:00 p.m.&nbsp;7 - 10 years old</strong></p><p>Councilmember Cohen and the NYC Department of Transportation will be distributing free bike helmets for adults and children.&nbsp; You will be fitted for a helmet and must fill out a form. Guardians must be present to sign forms for children.</p><p>There is no pre-registration for the egg hunt or&nbsp;for the bike helmet distribution.&nbsp; Please just show up&nbsp;to take part in all activities.</p><p>Please bring a donation of food that is not perishable to be given to local food pantry.&nbsp; Recommendations include canned foods, rice, beans, cereal, peanut butter, pasta&nbsp;etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Our annual Spring Egg Hunt is back! Take part in a variety of activities including carnival games, arts & crafts, potato sack races, Urban Park Rangers, a visit from the Bunny...

718-543-8672

sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov

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Yoga

2016-07-17T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:15

<p>Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to your mind, body,&nbsp;and spirit with a yoga practice that makes use of props, including blocks and straps. Classes are led in partnership with&nbsp;Yoga for Bliss.</p><p>All levels are welcome; participants should bring their own mats.&nbsp;Please arrive on time;&nbsp;late-comers will not be admitted once the class begins. Sessions take place outdoors, weather permitting.</p>

Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to your mind, body, and spirit with a yoga practice that makes use of props, including blocks and straps.

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$25/15 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Membership card or a printed program registration form at the front gate, or purchase tickets at the Perkins Visitor Center.

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Creatures of the Night: Family Edition

2015-07-16T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

<p>Explore Prospect Park after dark with expert naturalist Paul Keim. Share snacks and beverages with Paul as he speaks about the ecological role that bats and nocturnal insects play in our environment, followed by a walking tour to spot and identify the Park&#39;s various species of resident bats in flight. Families with children 8 and over invited to attend. Reservations required - &nbsp;call (718) 287-3400 x 303 or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creatures-of-the-night-family-edition-tickets-16580906939">register online</a>.</p>

Explore Prospect Park after dark with expert Naturalist Paul Keim.

info@prospectpark.org

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$10 per person or $30 for a family of 4

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Adults Create Your Own Holiday Wrapping Paper

2017-12-30T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>Adults will make their own, creative gift wrapping paper for the coming holidays. Participants wlll take inspiration from fall and winter seasons, as well as the holidays for each month.<br /><br />October: Fall, Poe, Halloween<br />November: Fall, Thanksgiving<br />December: Whimsical Winter Wonder... Christmas, and Hanukkah<br />&nbsp;</p>

Adults will make their own, creative gift wrapping paper for the coming holidays. Participants wlll take inspiration from fall and winter seasons, as well as the holidays for each month.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Introduction to Bird Watching

2015-05-16T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p>Look! Up in the sky, it&rsquo;s a bird! But what kind of bird is it? Join the Prospect Park Alliance to learn about the magnificent array of birds that call Prospect Park home.</p><p>Led by the <a href="http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/trips.htm" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bird Club.</a></p>

Look! Up in the sky, it’s a bird! But what kind of bird is it? Join the Prospect Park Alliance to learn about the magnificent array of birds that call Prospect Park home.

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Bryant Park Juggling

2014-08-16T00:00:00.000

12:00

15:00

Various locations within Bryant Park. Please check www.bryantpark.org for more details.

<p> Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons. All skills are welcome and equipment is provided.&nbsp;</p>

Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons. All skills are welcome and equipment is provided.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Fitness Walk

2015-06-09T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet in front of the Fort Totten entrance (across the street from Little Bay Park) on Totten Avenue - the western end of Joe Michaels Mile.

<p>Join this&nbsp;free fitness walking program along the beautiful <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/crocheron-park/highlights/12644">Joe Michaels Mile</a>,&nbsp;adjacent to Little Neck Bay.</p><p>Adults only.</p>

Join this free fitness walking program along the beautiful Joe Michaels Mile, adjacent to Little Neck Bay.

(718) 352-4793 ext. 302

joanne.colorundo@parks.nyc.gov

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Fifth Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition

2017-12-07T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 5th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder&hellip; &nbsp;Exhibition. The exhibition, curated by Lucy Aponte, features the delightful works of over a dozen emerging and established artists from the Bronx and around. This year, the show includes works by students from our adult arts program. &nbsp;</p><p>Featured artists: Bobbi Beck, Ner Beck, Nancy Benignus, Ernesto Camacho, Daniel DelValle, Sika Foyer, Clarisel Gonzalez, Susan Kleinsinger,&nbsp; Dave Kopka, Abraham Levy, Brianna Livesay, Michael Mendel, Betty Murray, Ghislaine Sabiti, Rafaela Santos, and Aislinn Weidele. Featured Students: Ingrid Izquierdo, Lydia Garcia, Alba Soto, and Zaida Nieves.&nbsp;</p>

The exhibition, curated by Lucy Aponte, features the delightful works of over a dozen emerging and established artists from the Bronx and around.

(718) 365-55169

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Insect Exploration

2014-04-27T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife.&nbsp; From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks and beaches. &nbsp;Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City. &nbsp;Enjoy learning about the diversity of insects which inhabit our parks. Butterflies, bees, and beetles are only a few of the critters we may be able to encounter.

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…

(212) 628-2345

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Exhibition: Coming to America

2018-03-03T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

<p>The Conference House Association&#39;s &quot;Coming to America&quot;&nbsp;exhibit&nbsp;provides visitors&nbsp;reflection on the American immigrant experience from Colonial days to the present.</p><p>Visitors to the exhibit are invited to step into the life&nbsp;of a&nbsp;newly-arrived immigrant through the door of some&nbsp;personal artifacts.&nbsp;Historic regional maps&nbsp;and artistic world maps help relate the story.&nbsp;The exhibit includes a world map with the heading, &quot;Where are you from?&quot; . Visitors may engage in each other&rsquo;s&nbsp;stories&hellip;the American story!</p><p>Exhibit funding generously provided by Council Member Joseph Borelli, 51st NYC Council District</p>

The Conference House Association's "Coming to America" exhibit provides visitors reflection on the American immigrant experience from Colonial days to the present.

(718) 984-6046

Admin@conferencehouse.org

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Art Workshop: Mixed-Media Floral Abstractions - Day 1

2017-08-16T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Practice abstracting the flowers and gardens of Wave Hill with artist&nbsp;<strong>Wennie Huang</strong>. Using pastel, collage, and transfer techniques, reinvent your favorite flowers in a mixed-media artwork. This two-day workshop includes outdoor drawing, technical guidance from the instructor and a tour of the exhibition&nbsp;<em><strong>Flora Fantastica!</strong></em></p><p>Registration required, online or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.</p>

Using pastel, collage, and transfer techniques, reinvent your favorite flowers in a mixed-media artwork.

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Fee for this two-day workshop, which continues August 17: $170/$140 Wave Hill Member

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Open Mic Night in the Garden

2016-06-29T00:00:00.000

18:30

21:00

<p>In the 19th century, literary salons gathered great thinkers, artists, and writers under one roof for a night of socialization and &ldquo;improving conversation.&rdquo; In that same spirit, the Merchant&rsquo;s House celebrates the works of today&rsquo;s new writers, performance artists, and musicians.</p><p>Share your work at the open mic or simply enjoy. If you&rsquo;d like to perform, please bring no more than 5 minutes of material; sign-up available upon entry.</p><p>Wine and&nbsp;light refreshments will be served.&nbsp;</p>

Share your work at the open mic or simply enjoy. Wine and light refreshments will be served.

(212) 777-1089

nyc1832@merchantshouse.org

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Admission $10, Students & Seniors $8, free for Members.

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Dance Fitness in the Park

2017-05-31T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

A five minute walk south of the 103rd Street Footbridge.

<p>Dance Fitness is the perfect way to have fun while getting an amazing work out! These classes combine uplifting music and dancing with beautiful views and fresh air. Follow certified instructors&nbsp;from Sweet Water Dance &amp; Yoga for a fun, high-energy workout along the park&rsquo;s shoreline!</p>

These classes combine uplifting music and dancing with beautiful views and fresh air.

(212) 860-1899

info@randallsisland.org

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Columbus Circle Holiday Market

2014-12-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

20:00

<p>Shop for the holidays! Grab some hot chocolate and try an array of cuisine from Turkish to Mexican.&nbsp;</p><p>Please note: The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.&nbsp;</p>

Shop for the holidays! Grab some hot chocolate and try an array of cuisine from Turkish to Mexican.

(212) 529-9262

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2016-03-29T00:00:00.000

07:30

08:30

<p>Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new.&nbsp;Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.</p><p>All of our fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Please check back for rain and weather/air advisory cancels.<br /><br />For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their 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>Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can&rsquo;t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>Fitness programs are canceled if the weather is lower than 20 degrees and when there are icy conditions. <strong>Saturday morning walks begin at 8:30 a.m.</strong></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.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Special Performance and Backstage Tour: Hansel and Gretel's Halloween Adventure

2013-10-12T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p> City Parks Foundation is reserving 20 free seats to each 1:00 p.m. performance of &quot;Hansel &amp; Gretel&#39;s Halloween Adventure.&quot; &nbsp;There will be a backstage tour and Swedish refreshments after the performance.</p><p> For reservations, email matthew.rizzo@parks.nyc.gov</p><p> This event is part of the Historic House Trust of New York City&#39;s Fall Festival.</p>

City Parks Foundation is reserving 20 free seats to each 1:00 p.m. performance of "Hansel & Gretel's Halloween Adventure." There will be a Backstage tour and…

(212) 360-8159

matthew.rizzo@parks.nyc.gov

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Yoga

2016-09-11T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:15

<p>Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body,&nbsp;and spirit with a yoga practice that makes use of props, including blocks and straps.</p><p>Classes are led in partnership with&nbsp;Yoga for Bliss. All levels welcome; participants should bring their own mats.&nbsp;Please arrive on time;&nbsp;late-comers will not be admitted once the class begins.</p><p>Sessions take place outdoors, weather permitting, with an indoor location in case of rain or humidity.</p>

Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body, and spirit with a yoga practice that makes use of props, including blocks and straps.

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$25/15 Wave Hill Member. Program fee includes admission. Advance registration online at wavehill.org receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be given. Drop-ins welcome. Don’t forget to bring your Membership card or a printed program registration form at the front gate, or purchase tickets at the Perkins Visitor Center.

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Central Park Tour: The North Woods

2018-03-28T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)

<p>The North Woods is the largest of the Park&#39;s three woodlands, offering people and wildlife a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City.</p><p>Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet:</strong> <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/charles-a-dana-discovery-center.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">Charles A. Dana Discovery Center</a> (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues).&nbsp;<a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/Dana_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><br /><strong>Terrain:</strong> Uneven, with hills and stairs<br /><strong>Length of Tour:</strong>&nbsp;Approximately 90 minutes<br /><strong>Cost:&nbsp;</strong>Tickets $15 (Members $10) To purchase tickets, <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/north-woods-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="http://tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p>

Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.

(212) 860-1370

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets $15 (Members $10)

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Wildlife of New York

2016-06-05T00:00:00.000

13:30

15:00

<p>Join Illustrator&nbsp;Giada Crispiels for a unique coloring project celebrating her new book,&nbsp;<em>Wildlife of New York</em>, which captures the diverse beauty of hte city&#39;s treasured neighborhoods and landmarks, alongside the animals that call this city home.&nbsp;</p><p>Giada Crispiels is a Brooklyn based artist whose work includes drawing, photography, and installations. &nbsp;Trained at the LABA Academy of Art (Brescia, Itlay), she has won various residencies and fellowships for her work concerning nature in the urban environment.</p><p>Rain or shine! &nbsp;The event moves indoors in case of rain.</p><p>Please RSVP on eventbrite to reserve your spot:&nbsp;<a href="http://wildlifeinnybhpnc.eventbrite.com">Wildlifeinnybhpnc.eventbrite.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join artist Giada Crispiels as she leads an art workshop at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, in Marine Park, with her new book, Wildlife of New York, a Five-Borough Coloring…

(718) 967-3542

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Inwood Evening Yoga

2016-07-19T00:00:00.000

18:30

20:00

<p>This yoga class is appropriate for all ages and abilities.&nbsp;Wear comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat and water. No class&nbsp;in case of rain. Please follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bread-and-Yoga-112722877230/">Bread and Yoga Facebook Page</a>&nbsp;for the most up-to-date cancellations.</p>

This yoga class is appropriate for all ages and abilities.

(212) 569-4112

director@breadandyoga.com

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-11-05T00:00:00.000

11:00

18:00

<p> Test your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables.</p><p> Paddles and balls provided free of charge to all skill levels. Bring a friend, or sign up with our park attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.&nbsp;</p>

Test your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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CANCELLED: Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: Instructional Shot Put

2015-08-28T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:00

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Ever wonder what happens on the &ldquo;field&rdquo; during a track &amp; field meet? Join us for a crash course as we introduce you to the Shot Put. This program is dedicated to teaching the explosive movements and techniques of some of the world&rsquo;s most powerful athletes. Beginner to advanced throwers can benefit from this technical advancement. This program will target both Olympic techniques while observing safety in every aspect. All skills and techniques gathered within this program are transferrable to alternative sports and activities.</p>

Take free fitness classes outside this summer, brought to you by the staff of the new Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex!

(718) 667-3543

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It's My Park at Harlem River Park

2016-07-11T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

Meet on the northeast corner of East 135th Street and Madison Avenue, at the access ramp leading to Harlem River Park. If you arrive late, enter the park using the 135th Street ramp and look for Trash Hero volunteers in the park or call (816) 365-3809.

<p>This It&rsquo;s My Park season, volunteer weekly with Trash Hero New York to remove litter from the Harlem River Park&#39;s&nbsp;coastal edges and access ramps. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!</p>

This It’s My Park season, volunteer weekly with Trash Hero New York to remove litter from the Harlem River Park's coastal edges and access ramps.

(816)365-3809

anthonyspino3@gmail.com

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High Line Tour: Celebrating Spring Ephemerals

2018-05-03T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Tours take place at various locations on the High Line. Tour meeting location will be emailed after RSVP.

<p>Learn more about the cultural significance, survival strategies, and ecology of spring plants. Guided by a High Line gardener, you&#39;ll visit spring favorites and native species, from candy-striped tulips to pearly-petaled native twinleafs.</p><p><em>Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather. Check <a href="http://twitter.com/highlinenyc">@highlinenyc</a> on&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;for updates.</em></p><p><strong>Tour Dates:</strong></p><p><strong>May 3<br />10th Avenue Square, Northern Spur Preserve, and Chelsea Grasslands<br />with High Line Gardeners Yuki Kaneko and Rachel Hokanson</strong><br />The second tour in our series will focus on bulbs such as pheasants eye daffodils and cultivated tulips, as well as the spring ephemeral eastern shooting star.<br /><br /><strong>May 10<br />Chelsea Thicket, Lawn, and Meadow Walk<br />with High Line Gardeners Maryanne Stubbs and Ayinde Listhrop</strong><br />In addition to colorful flowering trees and shrubs, the Chelsea Thicket features a spring understory full of native and introduced ephemerals such as spring beauty, Pagoda yellow dogtooth violet, and spring vetch. In the Meadow Walk, late tulips abound</p><p><strong>May 17<br />Philip A. and Lisa Maria Flyover and Wildflower Field<br />with High Line Gardeners Orrin Sheehan and Taryn Cunha&nbsp;</strong><br />The Falcone Flyover offers a rich display of woodland ephemerals, including bloodroot and trillium, as well as other forest favorites such as native azaleas and ferns. Further north in the Wildflower Field, red and yellow species tulips and grape hyacinths will be in bloom.&nbsp;</p>

Learn more about the cultural significance, survival strategies, and ecology of spring plants. Tours are guided by a High Line gardener.

(212) 206-9922

info@thehighline.org

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Rivers Run Community Garden: Journal Writing Workshop

2015-08-09T00:00:00.000

17:30

18:30

<p>Please join the Rivers Run Garden and Building 13 Association, Inc.&nbsp;as they present&nbsp;&quot;Perfect Peace by the Waterfront, a journal writing experience&quot;.</p><p>This series of workshops are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs&#39; Greater New York Arts Development Fund Program.</p>

Please join the Rivers Run Garden and Building 13 Association, Inc. as they present "Perfect Peace by the Waterfront, a journal writing experience".

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Culinary Education

2015-08-22T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p>Join GreenThumb and Just Food for a cooking demonstration in the Clayton Williams Community Garden. Learn how to make the most of the summer&rsquo;s bounty of fresh produce. Join one of Just Food&rsquo;s community chefs for a cooking demonstration of how to prepare local and seasonal vegetable-centered dishes that will inspire the whole family.</p>

Join GreenThumb and Just Food for a cooking demonstration in the Clayton Williams Community Garden. Learn how to make the most of the summer’s bounty of fresh produce. Join one…

(212) 788-8070

greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov

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HSBC Children's Garden Spring Session

2013-06-08T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:00

<p> The HSBC Children&#39;s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers a hands-on discovery program for children ages 5-12.&nbsp; Children&#39;s imaginations and knowledge blossom as they plant and harvest vegetables and flowers, visit the Bee Garden, and more!&nbsp; No class on May 25 for Memorial Day weekend.&nbsp; Special price: $166 members /$185 for non-members.&nbsp; To register email <a href="mailto:rwolf@queensbotanical.org">rwolf@queensbotanical.org</a> or call (718) 886-3800 ext. 230.</p>

The HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers a hands-on discovery program for childrenages 5-12.

(718) 886-3800 ext230

rwolf@queensbotanical.org

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$166 for members / $185 for non-members

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