NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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NYRR Open Run: St. Mary's Park

2018-08-25T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the intersection of Eagle Avenue and 149th Street (look for the big rock)

<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>

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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2018 Senior Games Board Games Clinic

2018-02-09T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>Play chess or checkers?&nbsp;Then come and test your skills at the <a href="/events/brooklyn-senior-games">2018 NYC Parks Senior Games</a> Board Games Clinic.</p><p>Learn the correct rules and challenge others in mini tournaments&nbsp;to get prepared for the Brooklyn Senior Games.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;The first day of this clinic&nbsp;is free. After the first day, a&nbsp;recreation center membership&nbsp;is required to participate in the clinic.</p>

Got skills and are 50+ years old? Get prepared for the Senior Games with our board games clinic at Red Hook Recreation Center.

(718) 722-3211

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Please note: </strong>the first day of the clinic is free. To participate in the clinic after the first day, you&#39;ll need a <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership</a>

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Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

2017-06-02T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p>Take our signature tour, and let Central Park Conservancy guides give you an insider&#39;s look at some of the most iconic features of the world&#39;s greatest urban park. Learn how rocky, swampy land was built into the living work of art that is Central Park today.&nbsp;Highlights of this tour include: the Dairy, Sheep Meadow, Cherry Hill, the Lake, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, and Literary Walk.</p><p>The tour route involves a few stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Dairy-Map.jpg">starts</a> and ends at the Dairy Visitor Center (mid-Park at 65th Street).</p><p>For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review Central Park&#39;s Conservancy&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies</a> carefully.</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p>For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a> (FAQ).</p>

Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.

(212) 794-4064

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Heather Garden Tour: Caring for the Heather Garden with Horticulturist John Kelly

2016-03-06T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p>Join a tour of the Heather Garden and learn insider information on what it takes to sustain this horticultural jewel and it&#39;s 500 varieties of plants, trees,&nbsp;and shrubs. Gardener John Kelly will lead you through&nbsp;each season&#39;s tasks and how he and the crew ensure the garden remains beautiful and well cared for year-round. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join a tour of the Heather Garden and learn insider information on what it takes to sustain this horticultural jewel and it's 500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

2017-06-03T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet near the track, next to the bathrooms.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

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

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Charles Addams Family and Friends Exhibit

2018-07-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Morris-Jumel Mansion is pleased to announce the extention of the Charles Addams Family and Friends exhibit. Charles Addams Family and Friends will explore family values, rearing of children, entertaining, and family outings.&nbsp;Additionally, the exhibition looks at New York and presidential life and will feature memorabilia, as well as other Addams ephemera.</p><p>The exhibit will run until August 26. Morris-Jumel is open on Tuesdays through Sundays and is accessible by the 1, A, and&nbsp;C subway lines. For more info, please call (212) 923-8008&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://morrisjumel.org">morrisjumel.org</a>.</p><p>Ghoulish, macabre, demonic, depraved, bizarre, eerie and weird have all been used to describe his work and the characters therein. Adorable, sweet, charming, humorous, enchanting, tender and captivating are also adjectives used to describe the same body of work, as well as the man himself, the extraordinary artist Charles Addams. His rare gift was the ability to enjoin such dichotomies in wonderfully crafted cartoons and drawings loved by millions worldwide.</p><p>Charles Addams is most widely known for the creation of The Addams Family, characters that formed the basis of the TV show which first appeared in 1964. Now famous, Morticia, Fester, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley Grandmama, Lurch, and Thing existed as various forms and aspects in Addams&rsquo; cartoons prior to the sitcom. It was in working with the idea a television production that Addams coalesced a motley group of unnamed characters into the specific personages he then collectively called The Addams Family. The Addams characters appear in only about 150 Addams original works. The majority of his works are occupied by hundreds of other characters, from aviators to zoo keepers. Addams themes deal as much with modern life as with ancient times and his topics span art, travel, relationships, the workplace, animals and children, to name a few.</p>

Charles Addams is most widely known for the creation of The Addams Family, characters that formed the basis of the TV show which first appeared in 1964.

(212) 923-8008

visitorservices@morrisjumel.org

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Adults: $10, Seniors/Students: $8, Children under 12: Free, Morris-Jumel Mansion Members: Free

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NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park

2019-01-19T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Lafayette 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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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2017-07-11T00:00:00.000

15:00

15:50

<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;New York 1942. 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>To RSVP for a tour, please visit&nbsp;on.nyc.gov/gracietour.&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;gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov&nbsp;and we will work to add you to one of the currently scheduled tours.</p><p>Photo ID required for entrance. No photography permitted in the interior. At the present time, tours are available in English only. Please plan to arrive at least five minutes in advance.</p>

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

(212) 676-3060

gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov

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

2016-12-09T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine. Conference House Park is home to the largest burial site of the pre-Columbian Lenape tribe in the five boroughs of New York City.</p><p>Susan Stair worked with John Kilcullen, Director of Conference House Park and certified arborist, in choosing the trees that were important to the Lenape. A sculptor who fixes her actions in the material, Stair captures the spirit of living trees as she reveals species, age and endurance. Viewers are encouraged to touch her work in the way one would meet a tree.</p><p><em><strong>Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic</strong></em> opens on Friday, November 25, 2016 and runs through Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center.&nbsp;The gallery is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is closed on holidays.</p><p><strong>Opening Reception</strong><br />An opening reception will be held on November 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;Viewers will be encouraged to partake in a walk using a trail map identifying the trees included in the exhibit.</p>

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

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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NYRR Open Run: Crotona Park

2017-08-13T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

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

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

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

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Bryant Park Juggling

2014-10-07T00:00:00.000

17:30

19:30

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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White Island Sunset Canoe Trip (Advanced)

2018-08-25T00:00:00.000

17:00

19:00

Lottery selected participants will be notified of location

<p>Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. A birding-by-canoe expedition with the Urban Park Rangers: explore the waters of Gerritsen Creek and&nbsp;paddle by this special island where only wildflowers and wild birds reside. &nbsp;</p><p>Prior canoe experience required. Ages 8 years and older only. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Participants are chosen via lottery. To register for the lottery, please visit <a href="http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register">nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register</a>. Registration opens on Aug. 15.</p>

Explore the waters of Gerritsen Creek and paddle by this special island where only wildflowers and wild birds reside. Prior canoe experience required. Registration is required.

(718) 421-2021

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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Tennis

2013-10-16T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

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

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

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

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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Movies Under the Stars: Wonder Woman

2018-07-18T00:00:00.000

20:30

22:30

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that&#39;s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive before&nbsp;8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered...

718-430-1825

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National Public Gardens Day

2013-05-10T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

Enjoy free mansion and garden tours and view our Age of Botanical Wonders exhibition featuring illustrations from seven volumes of the Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London, 1805&ndash;1829.

Enjoy free mansion and garden tours and view our Age of Botanical Wonders exhibition.

(718) 885-1461

info@bpmm.org

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2018 Senior Games Table Tennis Clinic

2018-03-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>Let&#39;s get ready to rumble! As the 2018 <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a> slowly approaches, get ready to sharpen those skills with our Table Tennis Clinic hosted by McCarren Play Center.</p><p>Come out and get ready to train hard for the 2018 Senior Games, for adults ages 50 and older. Train&nbsp;with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions&nbsp;to help build your skills.</p>

Come out and get ready to train hard for the 2018 Senior Games. Train with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions to help build your skills.

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Please note: </strong>the first day of the clinic is free. To participate in the clinic after the first day, you&#39;ll need a <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership</a>

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Sports Unlimited

2016-09-13T00:00:00.000

14:00

17:00

<p>Girls and boys ages&nbsp;6-17 are invited to join our experienced staff for organized play in&nbsp;Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, flag football and&nbsp;handball!</p><p>For more information, pleae contact&nbsp;Sheroly Jones at&nbsp;(718) 367-3657 or sheroly.jones@parks.nyc.gov.</p>

Girls and boys ages 6-17 are invited to join our experienced staff for organized play in Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, flag football and handball!

(718) 367-3657

sheroly.jones@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Ping Pong Tournament

2014-07-02T00:00:00.000

18:00

21:30

<p> Add some competition to your regular table tennis game in our fun single-elimination, bracket-style tournaments.<br /> <br /> Pre-registration online is required. Registration will open one month prior to tournament date. If space allows, then on-site registration will open at <strong>6:00 p.m.</strong> Please check-in with attendant when you arrive for the tournament. Registration will close, and spots will be turned over to wait-listed registrants, beginning at <strong>6:20 p.m</strong>. We will begin promptly at <strong>6:30p.m</strong>.</p><p> <strong>Tournament dates:</strong>&nbsp;May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1&nbsp;<br /> *Registration for each tournament will open one month in advance.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.usatt.org/history/rating/history/" target="_blank">USATT ranked players</a>&nbsp;with a rating of 2000 or higher are not eligible to play.&nbsp;</p>

Add some competition to your regular table tennis game in our fun single-elimination, bracket-style tournaments. Registration is now open for this tournament. Pre-registration…

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour

2015-10-31T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>The Union Square Partnership teamed with Big Onion Walking Tours to create a free, 90-minute walking tour Saturdays entitled Union Square: Crossroads of New York. The tour departs from the Abraham Lincoln Statue located along the 16th Street transverse. With the help of a tour guide, you will explore the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. Reservations are not required for individuals, but are required for groups.&nbsp;</p>

Explore the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community.

(212) 517-1826

info@unionsquarenyc.org

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Music Video Madness: Youth Tech Workshop

2017-08-21T00:00:00.000

14:00

17:00

<p>Do you sing in the shower? Are you a closet diva? Have you ever wanted to make a music video? This is your chance! Choose your favorite song and record a version of it in our recording studio (or use an original song). Create a music video for the song using DSLR cameras and iMovie. Sky&rsquo;s the limit!</p><p>This workshop series is designed for kids who are younger than 14 years old.</p>

Kids can design, perform, and film a musical performance using the equipment from Hansborough's media lab!

(212) 234-9603

crc@parks.nyc.gov

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Free Yoga

2015-09-26T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Join us for yoga in the garden. All levels of experience are welcome.&nbsp;Mats are provided for one-time use during class.&nbsp;</p>

Join us for yoga in the garden. All levels of experience are welcome. Mats are provided for one-time use during class.

(212) 333-2552

info@NYRP.org

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Bryant Park Meet the Birds

2013-07-16T00:00:00.000

11:30

14:00

<p> Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.</p><div> *No &quot;Meet the Birds&quot; on June 25 and July 2*</div>

Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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NYRR Open Run: Crotona Park

2017-11-19T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

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

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

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

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2017-08-15T00:00:00.000

15:00

15:50

<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;New York 1942. 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>To RSVP for a tour, please visit&nbsp;on.nyc.gov/gracietour.&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;gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov&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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Art in the Garden: Harvesting Our History: The Story of Queens Botanical Garden

2014-09-24T00:00:00.000

08:30

17:30

The exhibit will be shown in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery.

<p> <span style="font-size: 12px">Get a sense of&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: 12px">Queens Botanical Garden</span><span style="font-size: 12px">&#39;s past and how both the 1939 and 1964 New York World&#39;s Fairs influenced the Garden&#39;s development.&nbsp; This exhibit is created largely from the Garden&#39;s own archives with images that illustrate these important events in New York City&#39;s history.</span></p>

Get a sense of Queens Botanical Garden's past and how both the 1939 and 1964 New York World's Fairs influenced the Garden's development.

(718) 886-3800

dhector@queensbotanical.org

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

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Bryant Park Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

2016-06-02T00:00:00.000

21:00

23:00

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Three of William Shakespeare&rsquo;s most beloved comedies are produced by the irreverent, surprising,&nbsp;and critically-acclaimed The Drilling Company: <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>, <em>As You Like It</em> with music by Natalie Smith, and <em>Measure for Measure</em>. The plays feature the greatest, funniest and noblest women of the canon&mdash;Beatrice, Rosalind,&nbsp;and Isabella&mdash;remarkable characters who, with close connections to other women, master true love and overcome misogyny and sexual harassment. In addition, the anniversaries of William Shakespeare&rsquo;s birth (452nd) and death (400th) are honored with a daylong celebration.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/shakespeare.html">bryantpark.org</a>&nbsp;for the schedule and general information about the performances.</p>

The plays feature the greatest, funniest and noblest women who, with close connections to other women, master true love and overcome misogyny and sexual harassment.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Bryant Park Holiday Shops

2014-10-29T00:00:00.000

11:00

20:00

<p>Featuring more than 125 boutique-style shops in the park&#39;s tree-lined all&eacute;es, the Holiday Shops complete the park&#39;s transformation into a winter wonderland.</p><p>From distinctive apparel to jewelry, decorative goods, local foods, and much more, the Holiday Shops are the perfect place to find gifts for all &ndash; adults, kids, and even pets.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> The holiday shops open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.&nbsp;</p>

Featuring more than 125 boutique-style shops in the park's tree-lined allées, the Holiday Shops complete the park's transformation into a winter wonderland.

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Shape Up NYC: Total Body Burn

2015-06-15T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

<p>Total Body Burn is an intermediate level class which consists of aerobics, a full body workout that helps with balance, muscle strength, and endurance. This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Total Body Burn is an intermediate level class which consists of aerobics, a full body workout that helps with balance, muscle strength and endurance. This instructor is part of the…

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Yoga in the Park

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p>Spend time breathing, stretching, and taking full advantage of the day at a Randall&#39;s Island yoga class. Bring your yoga mat and come tone your muscles while finding your inner peace.</p><p>Individuals ages 15 and older&nbsp;are welcome to attend.&nbsp;</p>

Bring your yoga mat and come tone your muscles while finding your inner peace.

(212) 830-7722

info@randallsisland.org

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Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: Breezy Walk

2015-06-24T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Come take in the ocean scenery along the Franklin D. Roosevelt boardwalk as we walk and stride for fitness. Starting from the Splaza, Breezy Walk&nbsp;will include handheld weights and fitness bands. By incorporating various movements along the route, Breeze Walk&nbsp;will provide a relaxing, healthy atmosphere that will brighten your day. Mingle and meet your Ocean Breeze neighbors and have some fun down by the beach.</p><p>All classes are weather dependent. In cases of rain, please call (718) 667-3543 to confirm classes are still on.</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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Heart of the Community: Boot Camp

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.</p><p> This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health.</p>

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

(212) 360-3304

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CityParks PuppetMobile Presents "Little Red's Hood"

2013-05-15T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p> <em>Little Red&rsquo;s Hood</em> is a fresh retelling of the classic &ldquo;Little Red Riding Hood&rdquo; tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal to kids.&nbsp;The production features a dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.</p><p> Like many of today&rsquo;s children, Little Red is a smart, young city slicker who is too focused on her smartphone to notice her surroundings. Wulfric is a misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth. When Little Red travels from New York City to the country to deliver some cupcakes to her Grandma, she encounters a colorful cast of characters as Wulfric the Wolf tries to head her off at the pass.</p><p> <em>Little Red&rsquo;s Hood </em>is directed by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre&rsquo;s Artistic Director Bruce Cannon and written by Liam Hurley.</p>

Little Red’s Hood marionette puppet show is a fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal to kids.

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park

2018-07-18T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

Samuel F. B. Morse statue (inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue). Tour ends at 72nd Street and Central Park West.

<p>Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy Guides. Enjoy a great variety of the scenic, sculptural, and architectural elements the Park has to offer. Highlights of this tour include: Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet: </strong>Samuel F. B. Morse statue (inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue). Tour ends at 72nd Street and Central Park West.&nbsp;<a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/Heart_of_the_Park_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>A few inclines and some stairs.<br /><strong>Length of Tour:</strong>&nbsp;Approximately 90 minutes<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> Free. Space is limited; advance registration is suggested. No groups, please. <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/heart-of-park-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">Register&nbsp;here</a>!&nbsp;</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/tour-faq.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Tours Frequently Asked Questions</a>&nbsp;(FAQ).</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a group tour three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p>

Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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South Brooklyn Children's Garden: Friday Playdate

2015-08-14T00:00:00.000

09:30

11:30

<p>This is a free activity, where the garden is open for&nbsp;small kids (ages&nbsp;18 months to&nbsp;5 years old) to play in the sprinklers, water the plants, dig in the dirt,&nbsp;and have messy fun.</p>

Kids can play in the sprinklers, water the plants, dig in the dirt, and have messy fun.

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Free Intro to Rowing Classes in Inwood

2017-08-20T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:30

Columbia Boathouse Dock, at West 218th Street and Indian Road

<p>Enjoy free &quot;introduction to rowing&quot; classes with Harlem River Community Rowing. Join us at the Columbia Boatouse Dock in Inwood Hill Park.&nbsp;</p><p>Classes run for an hour at the following times:&nbsp;</p><ul> <li>*9:00 a.m.&nbsp;- 10:00 a.m.</li> <li>10:15 a.m.&nbsp;- 11:15 a.m.</li> <li>11:30 a.m.&nbsp;- 12:30 p.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>**9:00 a.m. classes are for advanced beginners&nbsp;</p>

Get on the water, learn the basics of rowing, and have some fun in Inwood Hill Park!

info@harlemrivercr.org

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Leading the Way: Six Outstanding Women of Queens

2015-07-25T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

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

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

(718) 939-0647

info@queenshistoricalsociety.org

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

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Highbridge Hawk Watch

2015-10-25T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

Enter through Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. Meet at the Water Tower Terrace behind the pool.

<p>Bring the whole family and roam the autumn woods in search of hawks with expert naturalist Mike Feller. Learn about the hawks in your community and observe some of their interesting behaviors. Mike will demonstrate how to attract hawks using calls.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;RSVP is required. Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@FortTryonParkTrust.org">info@FortTryonParkTrust.org</a>&nbsp;to register.</p><p>*This tour includes steep staircases.</p><p>This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.&nbsp;This event is part of the Season of the High Bridge!&nbsp;</p><p>Photo Credit: D. Bruce Yolton of <a href="http://urbanhawk.blogs.com">urbanhawk.blogs.com</a></p>

Learn about the hawks in your community and observe some of their interesting behaviors.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Open House Week

2017-01-31T00:00:00.000

08:00

21:15

<p>Enjoy free gym time and&nbsp;workout classes! Come use the equipment and try the classes free for one week. Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center&nbsp;has a great renovated gym with new equipment and a friendly atmosphere.&nbsp;The&nbsp;center also has a spin bike room, computer room, and game room.&nbsp;We encourage everyone to also try our fitness classes that include yoga, aerobics, bootcamp, and more! &nbsp;</p><p>Open House Week at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center is open to adults aged&nbsp;18 and older. You&#39;ll need to bring proof of ID and sign a waiver at the center.&nbsp;Kids and teens aged&nbsp;17 and younger may sign up for a free membership at the center with parental consent.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong><br />Sunday, January 29 - Saturday, February 4</p><p><strong>Sunday</strong></p><p>11:30 a.m. Self Defense<br />1:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Zumba *</p><p><strong>Monday</strong></p><p>10:15 a.m. &nbsp;Morning Aerobics<br />Noon&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Learn Your Gym<br />6:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Treadmill Club</p><p><strong>Tuesday</strong></p><p>9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Yoga<br />11:00 a.m. &nbsp;Run Jog Walk *<br />6:30 p.m. &nbsp; Step Aerobics</p><p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p><p>10:15 a.m. &nbsp;African Dance<br />11:15 a.m. &nbsp;Treadmill Club<br />6:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Spin<br />7:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Boxing Boot Camp</p><p><strong>Thursday</strong></p><p>10:15 a.m. Morning Aerobics *<br />11:15 a.m. Badminton<br />11:15 a.m. Spin<br />6:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Yoga *</p><p><strong>Friday</strong></p><p>9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yoga<br />11:00 a.m. &nbsp;Circuit Training<br />6:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Spin<br />7:30 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Hula Hoop</p><p><strong>Saturday</strong></p><p>9:00 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;Yoga<br />11:00 a.m. Kickboxing</p><p>* Classes marked with an asterisk are always free through our <a href="/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc">Shape Up NYC</a> program. A recreation center membership is not required to attend these classes.&nbsp;</p>

he center also has a spin bike room, computer room, and game room. We encourage everyone to also try our fitness classes that include yoga, aerobics, bootcamp, and more!

(718) 543-8672

sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov

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Adults Le Petit Art

2018-05-23T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Adults will create mini dioramas, delicate miniature paper cuttings-to-art card editions&nbsp;and originals (ACEO),&nbsp;and cardboard art. Participants will learn how to create miniature pieces. They will learn miniature pieces can be quite detailed and take time to create.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to take their time and concentrate on creating a fully-developed piece.</p><p><strong>April: </strong>Delicate Paper Cutting<br /><strong>May: </strong>ACEO Cardboard Art (Florals, Still Life, Landscape) Mix Media<br /><strong>June:</strong> Rockin&#39; Art Painted Rocks<br />&nbsp;</p>

Adults will create mini dioramas, delicate miniature paper cuttings-to-art card editions and originals (ACEO), and cardboard art.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Club Fit: Free Outdoor Yoga

2014-09-20T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<div> Free outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Every Saturday in June through September, join us at one of four&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New York Restoration Project</span>&nbsp;garden locations for an hour-long session. <p> Start your weekend with a fulfilling and exciting workout, led by certified yoga instructors. Mats will be provided for temporary use.</p> <p> <strong>Instructor and Location Information</strong></p></div><div> <strong>Garden of Hope</strong></div><div> 392 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216</div><div> Instructors: Lila Donnollo and Lotsie Cash <p> <strong>Jane Bailey Memorial Garden</strong></p></div><div> 327-329 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238</div><div> Instructor: Katie Cercone <p> <strong>Target Bronx Community Garden</strong></p></div><div> 1025 Anderson Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10452</div><div> Instructors: South Bronx Yoga <p> <strong>Target East Harlem Community Garden</strong></p></div><div> 415-417 East 117th Street, New York, NY, 10035</div><div> Instructors: Harlem Yoga Studio</div>

Free outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Every Saturday in June through September, join us at one of four NYRP garden locations.

(212) 333-2552

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Bryant Park Reel Talks: 'Sex in the Cinema: The 'Pre-Code' Years'

2018-07-23T00:00:00.000

12:30

13:45

<p>Join thriller novelist and film connoisseur Scott Adlerberg with special guest writers for talks on film, the culture of cinema, and film making.</p><p>This week,&nbsp;<strong>Lou Sabini</strong>&nbsp;discusses his book <em><strong>Sex In the Cinema: The &lsquo;Pre-Code&rsquo; Years (1929-1934)</strong></em>.</p><p>Books are available for purchase at the event from our partner Kinokuniya and for signing by the author.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Photo credit: Angelito Jusay Photography</em></p>

Lou Sabini discusses his book 'Sex In the Cinema: The 'Pre-Code' Years (1929-1934)' with our resident film expert, Scott Adlerberg.

212-768-4242

info@bryantpark.org

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Nature's Workshop: Natural Fibers

2018-02-24T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>This winter, join us for the Nature&#39;s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity.&nbsp;All supplies will be provided.</p><p>Learn how to extract fiber and dyes from natural plants, and try your hand at tying and weaving techniques using cordage made from plant fiber.</p>

Learn how to extract fiber and dyes from natural plants, and try your hand at tying and weaving techniques using cordage made from plant fiber.

(718) 421-2021

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2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park

2014-11-13T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

<p>The annual&nbsp;<a href="http://socratessculpturepark.org/exhibition/eaf14/">Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF) Exhibition</a>&nbsp;is a cornerstone of Socrates Sculpture Park&rsquo;s visual arts programming and is widely acclaimed for the ambition, breadth, and innovation of the works on view. Featuring fifteen artists,&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;is a survey of the compelling and diverse state of sculpture today.</p><p>Each&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;artist has engaged with the larger narrative of public space in a dynamic and daring way, building upon Socrates Sculpture Park&rsquo;s goal to present socially aware, inspiring art in the public realm.&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;artists were selected through a highly&nbsp;competitive process that attracted a broad field of nearly 300 candidates, reviewed by the park&rsquo;s curatorial advisors Anne Barlow&nbsp;(Executive Director, Art in General) and&nbsp;Joe Sheftel&nbsp;(Joe Sheftel Gallery, New York). Selected&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;artists were awarded a 2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship, including 24/7 access to the park&rsquo;s outdoor studio and facilities, as well as the financial, technical, and curatorial support to realize his or her most ambitious work possible.</p><p>Image credit:&nbsp;Jordan Griska. <em>Dolos</em>. 2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Socrates Sculpture Park (Queens, 2014). Photo: Nate Dorr.</p>

The annual Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition is a cornerstone of the park's visual arts program and is widely acclaimed for the ambition, breadth & innovation of the works on view.

Katie Denny Horowitz

kd@socratessculpturepark.org

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Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County

2016-05-30T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>The Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park is pleased to commemorate Protectors of Pine Oak Woods 40th anniversary as Staten Island&#39;s only open space advocacy organization with a photographic exhibition. Come view original images of nature celebrating the natural environment of Staten Island. The exhibition&nbsp;will be on display&nbsp;through August 20, 2016.</p><p>This exhibition is sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods.</p><p>Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays.</p>

Come view original images of nature celebrating the natural environment of Staten Island.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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NYRR Open Run: Crotona Park

2017-05-07T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

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

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

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

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Nature Writing Workshop Series

2018-11-30T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p>Enjoy a creative writing workshop designed for adults and seniors to express thoughts and feelings about nature through language. This program is for adults 18+ years.</p><p>Funded in part by Poets &amp; Writers with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Lesgislature.</p>

Enjoy a creative writing workshop designed for adults and seniors to express thoughts and feelings about nature through language.

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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POSTPONED: Halloween Festival

2018-10-27T00:00:00.000

11:00

15:00

<p><strong>POSTPONED UNTIL 11/3/2018</strong></p><p>Join NYC Parks and&nbsp;NYC Council Member Robert Holden for&nbsp;a day of fun activities including crafts, inflatables, face painting, games, a pumpkin patch, FDNY Smoke House, NYPD Rock Wall, Kids Costume parade, music&nbsp;and more!</p><p>Kids assemble at 11:00 a.m. (corner of 71st Street and Central Avenue)</p><p>Parade starts at 11:15 a.m.</p>

Join NYC Parks and NYC Council Member Robert Holden for a day of fun activities including crafts, inflatables, face painting, games, a pumpkin patch, music and more!

718-393-7370

queens.recreation@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-07-05T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

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

2018-08-15T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>&quot;I can&#39;t believe that it has taken me 46 years to complete this challenging exhibit. A project that I never dreamt could possibly fulfill such an exciting promise, let alone take as long as it has!&nbsp;It started out innocently enough in the winter of 1972, on an early Sunday morning drive in and around New York City&#39;s fabled waterfront, accompanied by my then 4-year-old son James, plus an old Ciroflex camera and a few rolls of black and white film. I remember how fascinated the little fellow was by the sights, smells, and texture of the area. Since this visit occurred on a Sunday, all was quiet on the waterfront. There were, anchored right next to him, tugboats, cargo ships, ocean liners and U.S. naval vessels to name just a few of the more impressive sights. And then, I must not forget to make mention of the spectacular view from the Staten Island Ferry, of the Twin Towers looming proudly in the distance.&nbsp;Since that time many things have changed in and around the harbor. However, the nostalgia of that visit still dwells within and has been captured by me in this series of stunning watercolors executed over a period of years, with diminutive James (&quot;Jamie&quot;) as poignant model.&quot; - Michael Mendel</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Saturday&#39;s hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.</p>

Check out "The Watercolors of Michael Mendel", inspired by the artist's and son's visit to the New York Harbor together in 1972.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Movies Under the Stars: The Wiz

2015-10-10T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!</p><p><em>The Wiz</em> re-tells the story of The Wizard of Oz, but is a classic in its own right. The movie stars a young, African-American kindergarten teacher named Dorothy who has &quot;never been below 125th Street&quot;. After chasing her dog in a snowstorm, she finds herself in Oz, a place that looks just like 1970&#39;s NYC. Imagine that! Follow her as she struggles to find her way back home. Rated G.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should come before 7:00 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair, as there is a limited supply of chairs reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Food is OK, but no alcohol. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!

(718) 829-0156

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