NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Capoeira for Beginners

2017-10-07T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p>Led by certified instructor Camaleao from Capoeira Nago Queens, this six-part series will introduce participants to the basic fundamentals of the Brazilian martial art of capoeira. This introduction will offer guidance with balance, flexibility, and agility while also providing a brief history of capoeira traditions.&nbsp;</p>

Led by certified instructor Camaleao from Capoeira Nago Queens, this six-part series will introduce participants to the basic fundamentals of the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.

(718) 956-1819

info@socratessculpturepark.org

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Tomato Heaven

2019-02-21T00:00:00.000

18:00

20:00

<p><em>Maureen O&rsquo;Brien, Febe Daniels, and Mei Mei Lee - Brooklyn Botanic Garden Community Greening</em></p><p>Hard-to-find, heirloom, tomato varieties &mdash; like Pole Moneymaker, Amish Paste, and Black Cherry &mdash; are luscious globes of food history and chock full of vitamins. Learn hands-on how to successfully start tomatoes from seed. Everyone will create a tomato six-pack to take home.</p><p><strong>Pre-registration is required at <a href="http://bbg.org/learn/community">bbg.org/learn/community</a>.</strong></p>

Learn hands-on how to successfully start tomatoes from seed. Everyone will create a tomato six-pack to take home.

(718) 623-7250

community@bbg.org

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Creative 3D Arts

2017-05-11T00:00:00.000

14:45

16:30

<p>Create a 3D gift for mom! This program is suitable for ages six to 12 years old.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Creative 3D Arts Schedule</strong><br />May:&nbsp;Make 3D&nbsp;gift for Mom &amp; Nature Art &nbsp;<br />June:&nbsp;Make a Father&#39;s Day Key Chain Charm&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Create a 3D gift for mom! This program is suitable for ages six to 12 years old.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Story Time Photography Exhibition

2014-09-11T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>Photographer&nbsp;Sandra Ayala&rsquo;s Story Time Exhibition of&nbsp;imaginative photography will&nbsp;inspire your imagination.&nbsp;Ayala is a self-taught artist and registered nurse. Her imagination and passion for&nbsp;creativity with imagery&nbsp;led her to delve into&nbsp;the world of creative photography.</p>

Photographer, Sandra Ayala’s Story Time Exhibition of imaginative photography will inspire your imagination. Ayala is a self-taught artist and registered nurse.…

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Chappetto Square Public Input Meeting

2017-10-30T00:00:00.000

18:30

20:15

<p>The <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">Community Parks Initiative</a> is a $318 million program to engage New Yorkers in transforming local parks by dedicating resources to make these parks great public spaces.</p><p><a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/chappetto-square/">Chappetto Square</a>&nbsp;will undergo a community-focused redesign and reconstruction. Attend our Public Input Meeting to share your ideas and shape the future design of Chappetto Square.</p>

Chappetto Square will undergo a community-focused redesign and reconstruction. Attend our Public Input Meeting to share your ideas and shape the future design of Chappetto Square.

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Edgar Allan Poe Illustrated

2017-07-27T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>Check out the Poe Visitor Center for an exhibition showcasing the literary work of Edgar Allan Poe, interpreted by contemporary illustrators Nancy Doniger, Donna Miskend, Dave Kopka and Carol (Klio) Burrell.</p><p><strong>About the Artists</strong></p><ul> <li>Donna Miskend is an exhibition curator, is an illustrator, designer and writer. She frequently designs for the August Strindberg Repertory Theatre, and exhibits her artwork throughout the U.S.</li> <li>Michael Patrick Hearn has remained one of the most respected contemporary writers about&nbsp;children&rsquo;s literature since the publication of The Annotated Wizard of Oz right after college. His many&nbsp;other books include The Annotated Christmas Carol, The Annotated Huckleberry Finn, The Victorian&nbsp;Fairy Tale Book; Myth, Magic and Mystery; and Tommy Ungerer Chronicler of the Absurd. He has&nbsp;created numerous exhibitions including the Tomi Ungerer show at The Eric Carle Museum. He has&nbsp;lectured all over the United States and Europe. He is often interviewed by the media and including byBBC4 and TCM. His latest book is The Annotated Edgar Allan Poe, available soon.&nbsp;</li> <li>James Armstrong has had his plays performed by such theaters as The Attic Ensemble (The Four&nbsp;Doctors Huxley), the Abingdon Theatre Company (Foggy Bottom), Playwrights Forum (The Metric System), Sundog Theatre (Meucci&#39;s Message), and Detroit Rep (Capital). He has also adapted for the&nbsp;stage several 19th-century works, including&nbsp;A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, and Moby-Dick. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and you can keep up with him&nbsp;at&nbsp;www.armstrongplays.com.&nbsp;</li> <li>Dave Kopka engages in books, story boarding, comics, and pre-production work, but is fascinated with exploring a wide&nbsp;spectrum of illustration and being a creative force in visual narrative. Site and contact: davekopka.com, illustration@davekopka.com&nbsp;</li> <li>Nancy Doniger has created many illustrations for the New York Times and appear in print and on the web for&nbsp;publishers and companies worldwide. Her most recent book is Lemonade: and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single&nbsp;Word, written by Bob Raczka for Roaring Brook Press. Site and contact: www.nancydoniger.com&nbsp;</li> <li>Carol (Klio) Burrell is a comics illustrator and native New Yorker. Site and contact: http://spqrblues.com/IV/&nbsp;</li> <li>Charlie V&aacute;zquez, is director of the Bronx Writers Center and author, whose work includes San Juan Noir, an anthology by Akashic Books.</li></ul>

An exhibition showcasing the literary work of Edgar Allan Poe, interpreted by contemporary illustrators Nancy Doniger, Donna Miskend, Dave Kopka and Carol (Klio) Burrell.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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In Alice's Garden: Fall Service Day

2018-12-01T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

<p>Help us prepare Alice&#39;s garden and grounds for the winter.</p><p>Let us know if you would like to help; email i<a href="mailto:nfo@aliceausten.org">nfo@aliceausten.org</a> or call (718) 816-4506 to sign up. Community service letters for school can be provided upon request.&nbsp;</p><p>Date is subject to change based on weather.&nbsp;</p>

Help us prepare Alice's garden and grounds for the winter. Community service letters for school can be provided upon request.

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Freshwater Fishing

2016-05-28T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p>Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home.&nbsp;Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program.&nbsp;</p><p>You can try to hook a pumpkinseed sunfish, carp or chain pickerel. Whether you choose to grab a simple bamboo pole at a quiet lake&nbsp;or join more advanced saltwater programs, we have a program that fits your skill level. &nbsp;</p><p>All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.&nbsp;Participation is first-come, first-served.</p>

You can try to hook a pumpkinseed sunfish, carp or chain pickerel. This program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.

(718) 967-3542

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Author Talk and Book Signing: Defiant Brides

2013-05-05T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p> Listen to a discussion by Nancy Rubin Stuart, author of Defiant Brides: The Untold Story of Two Revolutionary-Era Women and the Radical Men They Married, a 2013 selection of the History and Military Book Clubs and The Book of The Month Club.</p><p> Two wealthy teenagers defy their parents in the Revolutionary era by marrying political radicals, Benedict Arnold and Henry Knox.&nbsp; Benedict Arnold&rsquo;s bride was the blonde Philadelphia belle, Peggy Shippen, &ldquo;said to be the most beautiful woman in America.&rdquo;&nbsp; Henry Knox&rsquo;s wife was the stunning dark-eyed brunette Lucy Flucker, whose Loyalist family never spoke to her again.&nbsp; DEFIANT BRIDES captures how passion and marriage changed their lives of both young women -- one who assisted Arnold in his betrayal of America&nbsp; -- the other, who faithfully followed General Knox through the army camps of the Revolution while bearing and losing ten of young children. &nbsp;</p><p> Free, but advanced registration is required, call 212-923-8008 to register.</p>

Listen to a discussion by Nancy Rubin Stuart, author of Defiant Brides: The Untold Story of Two Revolutionary-Era Women and the Radical Men They Married.

(212) 923-8008

education@morrisjumel.org

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Summer Camp in the Greenbelt

2014-07-07T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:30

<p>It&#39;s not too late to register for camp this season!</p><p>Greenbelt Summer Day Camp for children age 5 - 13 years runs from 7/7 to 8/14 at High Rock Park.</p><p>For more information&nbsp;visit the Greenbelt Conservancy website below.</p>

It's not too late to register for camp this season at the Greenbelt.

(718) 667-2165 ext. 1

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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For fees and registeration visit <a href="http://sigreenbelt.org/2010/12/10/greenbelt-summer-day-camp/">Greenbelt Summer Day Camp</a>.

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-08-04T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

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

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

(212) 304-2277

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Nature Center Adventures

2017-08-05T00:00:00.000

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) 548-0912

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Summer Sports Experience: Instructional Softball

2018-09-12T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:00

<p>Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Our knowledgeable Parks staff train kids in sports like baseball, basketball, flag football, futsal, lacrosse, soccer, Speedminton, track, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball.&nbsp;The program covers basic and more advanced techniques.</p><p>Summer Sports Experience is recommended for children ages 8-14.&nbsp;It is&nbsp;a drop-in program, so participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it.</p>

Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Our knowledgeable Parks staff train kids in sports like baseball, basketball, flag football,…

(718) 393-7370

queens.recreation@parks.nyc.gov

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Remembering Yesterday: Queens and Its World's Fairs

2015-03-22T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Remembering is both a collective and a personal activity.&nbsp; In this exhibition, both are on display in relation to two World&rsquo;s Fairs that took place in Flushing, Queens in 1939/40 and 1964/65.&nbsp; Within this exhibition, collective memory is represented by shared experiences of the Fairs and personal memory by the memorabilia drawn from the collections of people who attended and fondly recall the Fairs.&nbsp; While these Fairs were global in scope, their attendees were overwhelmingly local, many residing in Queens.&nbsp; All items on display in the exhibition have either been donated or loaned to the Queens Historical Society by those residents of Queens who attended the Fairs.</p><p>Open Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30 &ndash; 4:30 pm.&nbsp; Through May 31, 2015.</p>

Remembering is both a collective and a personal activity. In this exhibition, both are on display in relation to two World’s Fairs that took place in Flushing, Queens in…

(718) 939-0647

kmooney@queenshistoricalsociety.org

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Red Hook Food Vendors

2014-08-31T00:00:00.000

10:00

19:00

Since 1974, the Red Hook Food Vendors have been serving the most authentic and traditional foods from Latin America in New York City. Named after its location--one of Brooklyn&#39;s most colorful and historic neighborhoods--the Red Hook Food Vendor&#39;s Marketplace has become a popular destination for foodies all over. It has been widely recognized by local &amp; international media as a top culinary destination. Its vendors have won numerous awards, including earning best street food in NYC 4 times (Vendy&#39;s) &amp; maintaining that distinctive honor for three consecutive years.

Since 1974, the Red Hook Food Vendors have been serving the most authentic and traditional foods from Latin America in New York City. Named after its location--one of Brooklyn's…

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Heart of the Community: Zumba

2013-02-14T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

<p> NYC Parks is the Heart of the Community!&nbsp;</p><p> Fall in love with Parks, and enjoy free fitness classes and wellness seminars for a day of heart healthy fun in the Bronx.&nbsp;</p><p> Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!&nbsp; The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.</p>

NYC Parks is the Heart of the Community! Join us for a free Valentine's Day zumba class.

(212) 360-3304

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Street Types: Turn of the Century Portraiture By Alice Austen

2013-04-21T00:00:00.000

11:00

17:00

<div> This show explores the portraits Alice Austen made on the streets of Manhattan at the turn of the last century. Her curious work captured the faces of New York City&rsquo;s working class, as the population exploded with an influx of new immigrants, hoping to find the American Dream.&nbsp;</div><div></div><div> The Alice Austen House Museum is accessible to wheelchair users. &nbsp;There is a wheelchair ramp located in the rear of the museum.</div>

This show explores the portraits Alice Austen made on the streets of Manhattan at the turn of the last century.

(718) 816-4506

sara@aliceausten.org

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Free Zumba

2017-07-19T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p>Free&nbsp;fitness classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Join us for free Zumba in the garden with Sweet Water Dance and Yoga.</p>

Free fitness classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Join us for free Zumba in the garden with Sweet Water Dance and Yoga.

(212) 333-2552

info@nyrp.org

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Paper Arts and Crafts

2017-04-29T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p>Make fun things with paper arts and crafts.</p><p><strong>Themes</strong><br /><strong>May</strong>: Paper Bouquet for Mother&#39;s Day<br /><strong>June</strong>: Tie Card for Father&#39;s Day</p><p>This program is suitable for kids ages 6 to 12 years old. &nbsp;</p>

Make fun things with paper arts and crafts.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Gateway National Recreation Area General Management Plan Open House

2013-08-22T00:00:00.000

16:00

20:00

Building 120 at Fort Wadsworth. Located across the street from the Gateway National Recreation Area headquarters at 210 New York Avenue in Staten Island.

The National Park Service &nbsp;will hold a series of open houses to allow the public to comment on the DRAFT General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Gateway National Recreation Area.&nbsp;<p> Gateway is at a crossroads and a new vision is necessary to shape the park&rsquo;s future. The General Management Plan / Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) will help park managers focus on what is most important in carrying out a new 20-year vision for Gateway.&nbsp;</p><p> The National Park Service invite you to attend one of our public open houses to learn more about the general management plan and provide your comments in person.</p><p> The next open house is Thursday, August 22, 4 to 8 pm: Fort Wadsworth, Building 120, Staten Island. &nbsp;Subsequent open houses will be:&nbsp;</p><ul> <li> Tuesday, September 10, 4 to 8 pm: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge</li> <li> Thursday, September 12, 3:30 to 7:30 pm: Sandy Hook Chapel, Sandy Hook, NJ</li></ul>

The National Park Service will hold a series of open houses to allow the public to comment on the DRAFT General Management Plan for Gateway National Recreation Area.

(718) 354-4568

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Women in Comics ll Closing Reception

2015-08-29T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:30

<p>Join us for the closing reception of our Women in Comics Exhibition II. We&#39;ll have a Q &amp; A with artists showcasing their work in the show about the comic book industry and learn&nbsp;where their careers are going next.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join us for the closing reception of our Women in Comics Exhibition II. We'll have a Q & A with artists showcasing their work in the show about the comic book industry and…

718-365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Exhibition - Swampland: Photographs by Ruth Wetzel

2015-10-09T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Third Floor Gallery

<p>New York artist Ruth Wetzel spends hours trekking through wetlands in waders photographing magnified views of diverse plant life and ecosystems found in New York. She isolates intimate details in the swamps&mdash;plumes of sediment, verdant foliage, and colorful reflections&mdash;allowing abstract forms to shine. Swampland includes over 30 small and large format photographs of wetlands around her upstate Stone Ridge, New York home, as well as a newly created series of photographs documenting New York City&rsquo;s Alley Pond Park in Queens, Prospect Park Lake, and Spuyten Duyvil Creek.</p><p>Exhibition is free. Closed on holidays</p>

New York artist Ruth Wetzel spends hours trekking through wetlands in waders photographing magnified views of diverse plant life and ecosystems found in New York. She isolates intimate…

(212) 360-8163

jennifer.lantzas@parks.nyc.gov

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Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym Hosted by the Axis Project Wheelchair Basketball

2016-08-09T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

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

(212) 360-3341

rodolfo.guevara@parks.nyc.gov

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A valid <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">NYC Parks recreation center membership</a> is required.

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Mad. Sq. Art: Sandra Gibson & Luis Recoder Exhibition

2013-03-30T00:00:00.000

10:00

17:00

Madison Square Park Conservancy&rsquo;s <strong>Mad. Sq. Art</strong> announces a new installation to inaugurate the spring 2013 season: <strong><em>Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation</em></strong> (2013) by New York-based artists <strong>Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder</strong>. On view from March 1 &ndash; April 5, 2013, <em>Topsy-Turvy </em>will reimagine one of the world&rsquo;s oldest moving image devices into a life-sized 10-foot by 10-foot structure. Park visitors will be able to enter the interactive, large-scale installation, which will utilize the physical properties of light to capture images of the surrounding Flatiron District in real time. This centuries-old artistic medium will alter how visitors experience the park and engage with the various elements of New York City&rsquo;s urban landscape through a new and exciting lens.

Madison Square Park Conservancy's Mad. Sq. Art announces a new installation to inaugurate the spring 2013 season: Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation (2013) by Newâ?¦

(212) 538-1884

info@madisonsquarepark.org

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Bryant Park Kids Time: Game Social

2014-06-14T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<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 /> Though kids games are available whenever we are open, the&nbsp;Kids Time Game Social&nbsp;lets the little ones enjoy games geared especially towards them. Learn about &nbsp;Candyland, Old Maid, Memory, or Operation every weekend.&nbsp;</p>

Though kids games are available whenever we are open, the Kids Time Game Social lets the little ones enjoy games geared especially towards them.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Plastics: Pelagic Peril

2018-11-02T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists. The exhibition enumerates specific actions that ordinary people can take to protect and conserve the world&rsquo;s oceans.&nbsp;</p><p>More than 12 million volunteers over three decades with Ocean Conservancy&rsquo;s International Coastal Cleanup have collected over 220 million pounds of trash, having picked up everything imaginable along the world&rsquo;s shorelines: cigarette butts, food wrappers, abandoned fishing gear, kitchen appliances, and even automobiles. Trash in the water and on the shore can kill marine animals, injure swimmers and beachgoers, and ensnare boat propellers.</p><p>Opening Reception:&nbsp;Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.</p>

This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Youth Tech Workshop: Game Design - Parks Scavenger Hunt

2016-08-26T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

Visit the Computer Resource Center of the Al Oerter Recreation Center

<p>Students 10 years old&nbsp;and older will create a two-dimensional scavenger hunt video game using RPG Maker as they explore the history of NYC Parks&#39; historic landmarks and monuments.</p><p>This program is free, but a free youth <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a> is required to participate.</p>

Students create a 2D scavenger hunt to explore the history of NYC Parks historic landmarks and monuments.

(718) 353-7853

crc@parks.nyc.gov

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Free Yoga at Washington Square Park

2018-06-28T00:00:00.000

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09:30

<p>Get your yoga on in Washington Square Park this summer and fall with&nbsp;Sacred Sounds Yoga. Breathe, move, and stretch with us&nbsp;mornings at Garibaldi Plaza.</p><p>Please bring your own yoga mat.</p><p>Classes brought to you by the Washington Square Park Conservancy and&nbsp;NYC Parks.</p>

Get your yoga on in Washington Square Park this summer and fall with Sacred Sounds Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat.

(212) 396-5873

emily@washingtonsquareparkconservancy.org

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Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation

2018-02-24T00:00:00.000

12:00

15:00

<p>It is said that the Internet is making the world a smaller place, connecting people and places that were once hugely separated by many miles and mindsets. However, the world has been getting &ldquo;smaller&rdquo; for years &mdash; in large part due to immigration and the free flow of ideas that come with it.</p><p>Now on view at the Conference House Park visitor center and at the Biddle House in Conference House Park, this exhibit highlights narratives of&nbsp;important pioneers in the fields of maritime navigation and communication&nbsp;so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world &ldquo;smaller&rdquo; slowly but surely over centuries by learning how to travel vast oceans.&nbsp;The exhibit also includes a selection of devices, navigational maps and prints from the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication&nbsp;(located in Rosebank, S.I.), devoted to preserving and displaying devices and equipment that were used over the years to navigate waters worldwide. This exhibit also includes a working model of a dry dock.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Movies Under the Stars: Hocus Pocus

2017-10-28T00:00:00.000

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<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film.</p><p>Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive before 5:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on;&nbsp;there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is&nbsp;OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Three witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.

(718) 393-7370

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A Taste of Ireland

2014-08-24T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Come and enjoy the music, food, and culture of Ireland to give you an experience similar to walking through a&nbsp;World&#39;s Fair&nbsp;pavilion. &nbsp;</p><p>You&#39;ll also be able to view our latest exhibition,&nbsp;<em>Remembering Yesterday: Queens and Its World&#39;s Fairs</em>,&nbsp;which takes a look at both the 1939 and 1964 World&#39;s Fairs held in Queens.&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets must be purchased in advance.</p>

Come and enjoy the music, food & culture of Ireland to give you an experience similar to walking through a World's Fair pavilion. You'll also be…

(718) 939-0647

kmooney@queenshistoricalsociety.org

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Winter Birding

2017-01-08T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

<p>The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill&rsquo;s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist&nbsp;Gabriel Willow&nbsp;to observe birds in their winter habitats. Birders of all levels are welcome.&nbsp;Ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels.</p><p>This event is free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds.</p>

Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats.

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Garden admission prices: $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6

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Bryant Park Presents Shakespeare: Measure for Measure

2016-09-08T00:00:00.000

21:00

23:00

<p>Three of William Shakespeare&rsquo;s most beloved comedies are produced by the irreverent, surprising,&nbsp;and critically-acclaimed The Drilling Company&mdash;<em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>, <em>As You Like It </em>with music by Natalie Smith, and <em>Measure for Measure</em>.</p><p>The plays feature the greatest, funniest,&nbsp;and noblest women of the canon&mdash;Beatrice, Rosalind and Isabella&mdash;remarkable characters, who, with close connections to other women, master true love and overcome misogyny and sexual harassment.&nbsp;</p><p>Visit <a href="http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/shakespeare.html">bryantpark.org</a>&nbsp;for the schedule and to learn&nbsp;more information about the performances.</p>

See The Drilling Company perform Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" in the park!

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.org

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Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym hosted by the NY Rollin' Knicks Wheelchair Basketball Team

2017-08-16T00:00:00.000

19:30

21:30

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

Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.

(718) 293-5934

cory.shaw@parks.nyc.gov

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A valid NYC Parks recreation center membership is required. To learn more about our memberships, please visit our <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Memberships page</a>.

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Women With Wings Art Exhibit

2017-10-23T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

<p>An exhibition of site-specific artworks by&nbsp;Andrea Arroyo&nbsp;will be on view at Maggie&rsquo;s Garden and Friendship Garden in Harlem, through October 31, 2017.</p><p>&ldquo;Women with Wings&rdquo; will feature a series of artworks inspired by the women of New York, including the historical and contemporary women who make Uptown Manhattan a diverse and vibrant community. Each piece, executed in mixed media and repurposed materials, is integrated within the natural environment of plants, grass and other elements of each garden. &ldquo;Women with Wings&rdquo; creates a multi-level conversation bridging local culture, nature and history that connects the past and the present.</p><p>Artworks include &ldquo;Maggie&rsquo;s Pearls of Wisdom&rdquo;, a piece executed in acrylic, repurposed materials and beads, integrated with a Magnolia tree and inspired by the legacy of Maggie Burnett, beloved Harlem resident and founder of Maggie&rsquo;s Garden, and &ldquo;Women in Movement&rdquo; a piece featuring multiple women silhouettes on multiple wheels hanging from light posts inside the garden.</p><p><strong>Exhibition Hours</strong></p><p>This exhibit is on view at <strong>Maggie&#39;s Garden</strong> (564 West 149th Stree, Manhattant) on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to sundown; Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Fridays at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.</p><p>The exhibit is on view at <strong>Friendship Garden</strong> (499 W. 150th Street, Manhattan) on Monays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 50:00 p.m.; Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

This exhibit features a series of artworks inspired by the women of New York, including the historical and contemporary women who make Uptown Manhattan a diverse and vibrant community.

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Winter Wonderland

2017-12-16T00:00:00.000

12:00

15:00

<p>Please note: this event was originally scheduled for December 9.&nbsp; The new date is December 16.</p><p>Join NYC Parks and Council Member Richards for an afternoon of crafts, a trackless train, photo station, hot chocolate, and more!</p>

Join NYC Parks and Council Member Richards for an afternoon of crafts, a trackless train, photo station, hot chocolate, and more!

7183937370

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2018-04-16T00:00:00.000

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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Drum Circle

2017-07-10T00:00:00.000

18:00

18:30

<p>Bring your own hand drum and follow the guidance of our professional drumming teacher. Djembes,&nbsp;ashikos,&nbsp;congas,&nbsp;bongos,&nbsp;frame drums,&nbsp;doumbeks,&nbsp;tamborines or any hand drum you might have around.</p><p>The teacher will also bring some extra drums for folks that would like to try the class but don&rsquo;t have a drum.</p><p>All ages welcome &mdash; kids to adults.</p>

Bring your own hand drum and follow the guidance of our professional drumming teacher.

(212) 569-4112

info@breadandyoga.com

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Behind the Lens: Fort Tryon Park

2016-05-21T00:00:00.000

15:00

16:30

<p>Michael Palma, travel and urban photographer, will teach lighting&nbsp;techniques, fill flash methods, and composition, using scenic landmarks at Fort Tryon Park and its many vistas. Bring your camera.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>Space is limited to 12 people per workshop.&nbsp;RSVP is required; please email <a href="mailto:rsvp@forttryonparktrust.org?subject=RSVP-%20Behind%20the%20Lens%3A%20Fort%20Tryon%20Park%205%2F21&amp;body=Participants%20Name(s)%3A%0A%0ACamera%20type%2Fmodel%3A%20">RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org</a> to&nbsp;register.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Michael Palma, travel and urban photographer, will teach lighting techniques, fill flash methods, and composition, using scenic landmarks at Fort Tryon Park and its many vistas.

(212) 795-1388

RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods: 40 Years of Green

2016-04-06T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

In the Lenape Gallery. The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays.

<p>Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods,&nbsp;and learn more about their dedication to preserving and expanding Staten Island parks.This exhibit traces the group&rsquo;s history and growth through text, photos,&nbsp;and other ephemera. The exhibit runs through June 11, 2016.</p><p>The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays. Admission is free.</p><p><em>Image: The Protectors of Pine Oak Woods has led in the creation of the parks and bluebelts indicated by stars on this map.</em></p><p><em>Dominick Durso/ALMAR Graphics</em></p>

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Public Art Opening: Harumi Ori in Thomas Jefferson Park

2018-07-13T00:00:00.000

18:30

20:00

Enter the park from First Avenue just north of the Recreation Center and continue straight towards the East River. The installation is on the baseball field fence

<p>Harumi Ori folds and sews orange industrial mesh, a sacred color in Japan, to create three dimensional snapshots. Using photographs she took of parkgoers as inspiration, she has created a vibrant 30 foot portrait of the park out of mesh, which highlights the surrounding community.&nbsp;Meet the artist and celebrate this public art installation!</p><p>This exhibition was made possible by the&nbsp;<a href="/art-and-antiquities/resources-for-artists/art-in-the-parks-uniqlo-park-expressions-grant">Art in the Parks: UNIQLO Park Expressions Grant</a>.</p><p>Introduced in September 2016, the Art in the Parks: UNIQLO Park Expressions Grant builds on Parks&rsquo; equity initiatives by bringing regular public art exhibits to parks that have historically lacked cultural programming. The $200,000 grant has been issued to a total of 20 artists over the course of two consecutive years, with $100,000 distributed to 10 artists in 2017, and $100,000 issued to another 10 artists this year. Each chosen artist receives $10,000 to execute their pieces. The first round of winning artists installed their pieces in June 2017, and each was on display for one year</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Harumi Ori folds and sews orange industrial mesh, a sacred color in Japan, to create three dimensional snapshots. Meet the artist and celebrate this public art installation!

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

2018-02-24T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

Inside the Park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue. Tour ends at the Dairy (mid-Park at 65th Street)

<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><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet:</strong>&nbsp;Inside the Park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue. Tour ends at the Dairy (mid-Park at 65th Street).&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tours/Southern-Welcome-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>&nbsp;Moderate inclines and some stairs<br /><strong>Length of Tour:</strong>&nbsp;approximately 60 minutes<br /><strong>Cost:</strong>&nbsp;Free, registration not required</p><p>For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review Central Park&#39;s Conservancy&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html?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">policies</a>&nbsp;carefully.&nbsp;Groups of seven or more must schedule a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.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">custom tour</a>&nbsp;three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<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?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">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) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Medieval Festival

2015-10-04T00:00:00.000

11:30

18:00

<p>Please join us for the 31st&nbsp;annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park.</p><p>This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests and festival goers dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic period music, dance, magic, and minstrels, as well as jugglers and jesters. The afternoon is concluded with a thrilling joust between four knights on horseback. Costumed vendors will be on hand to demonstrate and sell a wide variety of medieval crafts as well as food and drink. Experience the culture of a bygone era against the backdrop of the Cloisters museum and the Hudson River during autumn&#39;s peak. We invite all ages to join us for this unique experience.</p><p>The festival is held in the area surrounding the world famous Cloisters, a magnificent museum of medieval art located in northern Manhattan.</p><p>The event is free but Medieval crafts, clothing, etc., and food will be available for purchase. &nbsp;</p><p>Please note: There will be no&nbsp;ATM&#39;s on site at the festival.&nbsp;</p><p>Most areas are wheelchair accessible; however,&nbsp;persons with mobility issues may experience difficulty maneuvering on lawn areas.</p><p>This event is co-sponsored by Washington Heights and Inwood Development Corporation.</p>

Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests and festival goers dress in medieval costume.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Big Apple Circus

2013-06-16T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p> Travel back to when circus traditions were born and witness incredible acts that would have had the villagers chattering for days! The courageous mid-air flips and catches of a man on the trapeze. A captivating contortionist whose flexibility is as impressive as her steadfast poise. An agile, adept acrobat and her strapping suitors. A swaying wire act of sure-footed strength and stability. The dizzying delights of a daring inventor in his tumbling, twirling hoop. The stunning, soaring beauty of a pair on aerial straps and a woman held aloft by hanging silks. A jaw-dropping juggling tango team performing to passionate rhythms. Bicyclists whose spinning wheels turn smooth and speedy stunts. Majestic horses with graceful gaits and playful pups with teasing tricks. And what circus would be complete without bumbling clowns who bring the spirit of timeless comedy? It&rsquo;s all led by an affable Ringmaster and the great Big Apple Circus Band playing the iconic songs of yesteryear. So run away with the Big Apple Circus and relive Big Tops of old in a memorable one-ring show for the ages.</p><p> The Big Top is air&ndash;conditioned in warm weather. The show runs for just over 2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission.</p><p> Call or visit our website to purchase tickets early. The Circus Box Office, located in front of the Big Top at Cunningham Park, will open Saturday, May 18th Tues&ndash;Fri, 10am&ndash;8pm; Sat&ndash;Mon, 10am&ndash;6pm. For groups of 15 people or more or for inquiries about wheelchair&ndash;accessible seating or for any additional information please call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772.</p>

Big Apple Circus presents "Legendarium - A Journey into Circus Past", memorable one-ring show for the ages.

(888) 541-3750

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Shape Up NYC: Bootcamp

2014-02-20T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

<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> Bootcamp is&nbsp;a total body workout that&nbsp;addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health.</p>

Bootcamp is a total body workout that addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health.

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Fall Birding

2016-10-09T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

<p>Wave Hill&rsquo;s garden setting overlooking the Hudson River provides the perfect habitat for resident and migrating birds. Naturalist&nbsp;Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks. Birders of all levels are welcome.&nbsp;Ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult.&nbsp;Severe weather cancels.</p><p>This event is free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds.</p>

Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks.

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Garden admission prices: $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6

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Basketball Clinics

2016-05-15T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p>Improve basic basketball skills with the Big and Little Skills Academy (BALSA) on Pier 2. Each clinic will include either yoga to enhance flexibility or flag football for agility training.</p><p>Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic basketball clinics for ages 8 to&nbsp;17.</p>

Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic basketball clinics for ages 8 to 17.

Information at: brooklynbridgepark.org

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Beach Sessions Dance Series

2017-08-26T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:30

on the sand

<p>Beach Sessions Dance Series is an&nbsp;outdoor dance performance series that presents professional dance companies to the Rockaway Community.&nbsp;</p><p>This series is free and open&nbsp;to the public.&nbsp;</p>

Beach Sessions Dance Series is an outdoor dance performance series that presents professional dance companies to the Rockaway Community.

(718) 318-4000

antina.johnson@parks.nyc.gov

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Central Park Tour: Mid-Park Welcome Tour

2015-06-10T00:00:00.000

11:00

11:45

<p>Explore some of the park&#39;s best-known features, including the Lake and the Ramble, and then marvel at the view from Belvedere Castle, on this tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.</p><p>The tour route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven terrain.&nbsp;Tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Mid-Park-Welcome-Tour-Start-Location-Map.jpg">starts</a> in front of the Alexander von Humboldt statue (77th Street and Central Park West), and ends at Belvedere Castle (mid-Park at 79th Street)</p><p>Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30 mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or heat index above 95 degrees Fahrenheit).<br /><br />Groups of seven or more must schedule a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/custom-tours/">custom tour</a>&nbsp;three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.<br /><br />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>

Explore some of the park's best-known features, including the Lake and the Ramble, and then marvel at the view from Belvedere Castle, on this tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Lecture: The History of Parkway Village

2015-08-16T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Judith Guttman, President of Parkway Village Historical Society, will be presenting a lecture on the history of Parkway Village, an area of Queens. The 35-acre co-op community was built in the late 1940s, originally intended to house staff members of the United Nations.&nbsp; While proposals to designate Parkway as a landmark were rejected at least twice &mdash; in 1997 and 2000 &mdash; by the city&rsquo;s Landmarks Preservation Commission, it is now part of the National Register of Historic Places. &ldquo;As a community struggling to survive and flourish in challenging economic times, it is gratifying for long-time Parkway residents like me to witness the official recognition of Parkway Village&rsquo;s illustrious history,&rdquo; said Guttman, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to be a Villager.&rdquo;</p>

Judith Guttman, President of Parkway Village Historical Society, will be presenting a lecture on the history of the area of Queens. The 35-acre co-op community was built in the…

(718) 939-0647 ext. 14

info@queenshistoricalsociety.org

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$5 QHS Members, Students & Seniors; $8 General Admission for all lectures/events, unless otherwise stated.

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