NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Le Carrousel at Bryant Park

2014-12-14T00:00:00.000

11:00

21:00

<p>Support the Mayor&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">Community Parks Initiative</a> by taking a spin on Le Carrousel in Bryant Park.</p><p>Through the entire month of December, Le Carrousel in Bryant Park will contribute $1 from each individual ticket sale to this worthy program which invests money and resources in the community parks that need it most.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Le Carrousel is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,&nbsp;Le Carrousel will open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during Holiday Recess (December 26 - December 30).&nbsp;</p>

Through the entire month of December, Le Carrousel in Bryant Park will contribute $1 from each individual ticket sale to resources for community parks that need it most.

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Central Park Tour: The Ramble

2014-10-25T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

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

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

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-07-31T00:00:00.000

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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Adults Le Petit Art

2018-04-25T00:00:00.000

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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Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: Breezy Seniors

2015-08-19T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

<p>Walking is peaceful; it&rsquo;s therapeutic; it&rsquo;s soothing. Picture the sun shining, the wind in your hair and the birds flying above. Breezy Seniors, a walking program available to all seniors, offers an escape from your normal daily routine one step at a time! Enjoy nature along the beautiful Staten Island coastline, while chatting with your friends, family and neighbors. This relaxing walking program will have you continuously moving and thinking with movements that emphasize flexibility, endurance, range of motion.</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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Mad. Sq. Kids: The Okee Dokee Brothers

2014-08-05T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:30

<p> The Okee Dokee Brothers share music exploring the natural world through the Americana folk genre.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12px;">Their adventure songs make room for kids to dance, for parents to share stories, and for everyone to gain respect for nature, each other, and the world we live in. </span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px;">Their upcoming album, Through the Woods, will be released in May 2014.&nbsp;</span></p>

The Okee Dokee Brothers share music exploring the natural world through the Americana folk genre.

(212) 538-1884

info@madisonsquarepark.org

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Early Math Program

2018-08-04T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>Learn early elementary math, including counting, shapes, basic addition&nbsp;and subtraction, and more.</p><p>Retired professor Carole Mulligan will hold classes for&nbsp;ages 2 to 5&nbsp;years old on our grounds.&nbsp;</p>

Learn early elementary math, including counting, shapes, basic addition and subtraction, and more.

(212) 304-9422

info@dyckmanfarmhouse.org

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Animal Encounter at Prospect Park

2013-05-16T00:00:00.000

14:00

14:30

Curious as to how &ldquo;Snappy&rdquo; the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center&rsquo;s collection. Learn what it takes to care for these amazing creatures and even assist in an actual feeding. There will also be opportunities to get up close and personal with our box turtle!

Curious as to how "Snappy" the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center.

(718) 287-3400

info@prospectpark.org

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NYRR Open Run: St. Mary's Park

2017-02-25T00:00:00.000

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><p>This program is in coordination with NYC Parks&#39; <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">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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It's My Park for the Upper East Side Street Trees

2015-11-21T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

Volunteers will meet at East 84th Street and Third Avenue before heading to East 80th Street.

<p>This&nbsp;It&#39;s My Park season, Tree Angels on the Upper&nbsp;East Side invite you to&nbsp;come show some love for the street trees by&nbsp;providing some&nbsp;TLC (Tender Loving Care). Volunteers will aerate and&nbsp;mulch the tree pits,&nbsp;and remove debris&nbsp;from around the trees.&nbsp;The project will cover five block&nbsp;starting on East 80th Street&nbsp;and Third Avenue. Walk on volunteers are welcome, and we look forward to a great day of street tree care!</p>

This It's My Park season, Tree Angels on the Upper East Side invite you to come show some love for the street trees by providing some TLC (Tender Loving Care).

(646) 836-8004

treeangels.ues@gmail.com

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The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary

2014-03-13T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Step out of the bustling city and into the Florida Keys, where the dramatic beauty of a flourishing tropical garden is amplified by vibrant architecture to recall this particular island&#39;s charm and ambience.</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory&#39;s sprawling glasshouse galleries are transformed into a modernist Key West estate garden inspired by a garden originally designed by award-winning landscape architect Raymond Jungles for Susan Henshaw Jones, who is President of the Museum of the City of New York, and Judge Richard K. Eaton.<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Immerse yourself in an effusion of orchids blooming among still, geometric reflecting pools, soaring angular pergolas, and sleek benches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

Immerse yourself in an effusion of orchids blooming among still, geometric reflecting pools, soaring angular pergolas, and sleek benches.

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Adult $25; Seniors & Students $22; Children 2-12 $10

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Nature's Workshop: Build Your Own Hiking Stick

2018-06-02T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Walking sticks make hiking more fun. Also called hiking poles or hiking staffs, they let your arms get into the act, so you cover ground more easily. Even better, they help you keep your balance, while hiking along the trails.</p><p>Enjoy an afternoon&nbsp;with the Urban Park Rangers and learn how to make your own hiking stick.</p>

Walking sticks make hiking more fun. Also called hiking poles or hiking staffs, they let your arms get into the act, so you cover ground more easily.

(718) 421-2021

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Cherry Tree Esplanade Care

2015-04-25T00:00:00.000

10:30

13:00

<p>The two miles of the Manhattan Greenway on Harlem River in Northern Manhattan has over 250 flowering trees. Help care for these trees and learn about the&nbsp;stunning succession of their blossoms. Assist in restoring the lawns and gardens of the esplanade while taking in the beauty of the river and greenway.</p>

The two miles of the Manhattan Greenway on Harlem River in Northern Manhattan has over 250 flowering trees. Help care for these trees and learn about the stunning succession of…

(917) 291-6436

volunteer@nyrp.org

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Learn to Ride for Kids

2015-05-09T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>NYC Parks&nbsp;and Bike New York are proud to present Learn to Ride classes. In these free classes, we&rsquo;ll teach children the fundamentals of bicycling, preparing them for years of safe and confident riding.</p><p>This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this &ldquo;balance first&rdquo; method, parents help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don&rsquo;t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.</p><p><strong>Participants must bring their own bike and helmet. </strong>&nbsp;To register, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-kids/">Bike New York webpage</a>.</p>

Learn how to ride a bike with our trained staff! Participants must bring their own bike and helmet.

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Summer Program at HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden

2013-07-30T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:00

<p> The HSBC Children&rsquo;s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers children in our diverse metropolitan area a rare opportunity to learn about science and nature through practical, hands-on experiences in an outdoor environment.</p><p> When summer arrives, the fun and learning heat up, as children make salads from their spring vegetable plantings, bake cookies in a solar oven, learn about climate and environment, raise and release butterflies, plant delicious summer vegetables, conduct scavenger hunts, build planters and terrariums and lots more. Ages 5 through 12.</p><p> There are two sessions:</p><ul> <li> Summer I: July 8-August 21, Mondays &amp; Wednesdays</li> <li> Summer II: July 9-August 22, Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays</li></ul><p> Or you can create your own schedule. Contact us about other flexible options. You may call or email <a href="mailto:education@queensbotanical.org">education@queensbotanical.org</a></p><p></p>

The HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers children in our diverse metropolitan area a rare opportunity to learn about science and nature through practical,hands-on experiences in an outdoor environment.

(718) 886-3800 ext. 237

rwolf@queensbotanical.org

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Full 7 Weeks: $810 QBG members / $900 non-members.July Only: $441 QBG members / $490 non-members.August Only: $378 QBG members / $420 non-members.

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Exhibition - Over Here: A Centennial Commemoration of World War I Memorials in NYC Parks

2017-10-02T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>A century after US entry into World War I, the exhibit <em>Over Here </em>features 39 of the 102 World War Memorials in New York City&rsquo;s Parks.&nbsp; Through the use of 94 vintage and contemporary photographs, as well as original renderings, and objects, the show conveys the losses that communities throughout the city experienced and the artistic response.&nbsp; The show also references how parks were used for the war effort.</p><p>Highlights include images of sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, an original rendering of Father Duffy in Times Square, and the bronze maquette for the Woodside Doughboy.</p><p>This exhibition is free and open to the public. Closed on Holidays. For more information, please call (212) 360-8163.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A century after US entry into World War I, the exhibit Over Here features 39 of the 102 World War Memorials in New York City’s Parks.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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CANCELLED: Summer Sports Experience: Scooter Pillo Pollo

2018-07-25T00:00:00.000

16:30

17:30

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.</p><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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CANCELLED: Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: Breezy Walk

2015-07-29T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><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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History In Your Hands: Fleece Fun

2014-05-10T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p> Come to Lefferts and see how wool was used on a colonial farm. You can brush the wool with carding paddles, spin yarn using a drop spindle, and even make a felt ball to take home with you.&nbsp;</p>

Come to Lefferts to try your hand at processing wool into yarn.

(718) 789-2822 x301

info@prospectpark.org

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$3 suggested donation.

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Rock Your Seat

2014-12-23T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Experience the sound of music as&nbsp;you workout to the beat without leaving your seat.&nbsp; This class which takes place in a seated position will increase upper body range of motion,&nbsp;develop strength, and tone.</p><p>This program requires Recreation Center membership. &nbsp;Please visit the <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Membership Information</a> page to find out more.</p>

Experience the sound of music as you workout to the beat without leaving your seat.

(718) 667-3545

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This program requires Recreation Center membership:Young adults 18-24 $25/year for all centers.Adults 25-61 $50/six months or $100/year for only centers without indoor pools; $75/six months or $150/year for all centers.Seniors 62+ $25/year for all centers.

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Seniors Fitness in South Oxford Park

2016-10-19T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City.<br /><br />Just like City Parks Foundation&rsquo;s free sports, arts, and education programs for kids and communities throughout New York City, CityParks Seniors Fitness aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies always benefit from physical activity. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p><p>South Oxford Park offers Yoga on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11AM.&nbsp;</p>

Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City. Just like City Parks Foundation’s free sports, arts, and…

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Sports@CityParksFoundation.org

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Yoga in The Battery

2017-06-04T00:00:00.000

11:30

00:30

The Battery Woodland, within New York's 25-acre birthplace park: The Battery. Yoga sessions take place on the lawn between Castle Clinton National Monument and SeaGlass Carousel.

<p>Join Tejal Yoga and The Battery Conservancy for weekly yoga practice on The Battery Woodland lawn, newly reopened after two years of rejuvenation. With views of the Fountain, the blooming Bosque, and majestic Lady Liberty, it might be the most beautiful place to practice in the city!<br /><br />Classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;to&nbsp;7:30 p.m.&nbsp;and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to&nbsp;12:30 p.m.</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-battery-tickets-32424324026">RSVP is required.</a>&nbsp;Donations are welcome.</p>

Join Tejal Yoga and The Battery Conservancy for weekly yoga practice on The Battery Woodland lawn.

(212) 344-3491

info@thebattery.org

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The Night Sky

2016-02-20T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:30

<p>Our Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe. &nbsp;Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Explore the science, history, and folklore of the universe with the Urban Park Rangers, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.

718-352-1769

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Adult Art: Symmetry in Motion (Watercolors)

2014-08-09T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p> From the graceful beauty of a butterfly&rsquo;s wings to the aerodynamically designed bodies of a dragonfly, formal balance is found throughout the insect world. Discover the wonder of some of the Greenbelt&rsquo;s smallest but most colorful seasonal inhabitants and their surroundings as we capture their likeness in watercolors. Group and individual attention given to all participants. <em>No additional supplies needed!&nbsp;</em> Class size is limited, and prepaid registration is required.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

From the graceful beauty of a butterfly’s wings to the aerodynamically designed bodies of a dragonfly, formal balance is found throughout the insect world. Discover the…

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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Fee for 3-part series: $60 non-members, $51 Greenbelt Conservancy members.

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Gallery Tour: Avifauna: Interplay of Birds + Habitat

2018-04-14T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill&rsquo;s Curatorial Fellow.&nbsp;<em>Avifauna: Interplay of Birds + Habitat</em>&nbsp;features artworks that delve into the relationship between birds and their habitats&mdash;from the role birds play in propagating plants to changes in how natural and built environments affect migration patterns.</p><p>Artists working in photography, video, artist books, wall painting, installation, drawing and sound include&nbsp;Tatiana Arocha,&nbsp;Tanya Chaly,&nbsp;Marna Chester,&nbsp;Nina Katchadourian,&nbsp;Paula McCartney,&nbsp;Jeff Mertz,&nbsp;Peter Morgan,&nbsp;Sarah Nicholls,&nbsp;James Proseck,&nbsp;Jenna Spevek&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fred Tomaselli. In the Sunroom Project Space,&nbsp;Adrienne Elise Tarver&nbsp;builds tactile plant sculptures that create an immersive, sheltering landscape.</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.</p>

Avifauna: Interplay of Birds + Habitat features artworks that delve into the relationship between birds and their habitats.

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Free with admission to the grounds: $8 Adults; $4 Students and Seniors 65+; $2 Children 6+; Free to Members and children under 6

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Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park

2013-02-14T00:00:00.000

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17:00

<p> Visit <em>The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands </em>exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a hand lens, and flora/fauna guides. Accompanying adult with valid ID required. Purchase an optional Discovery Journal for $2 for a one-of-a-kind woodland adventure. Recommended for ages 8 &ndash; 12.</p>

Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own.

(212) 860-1370

website@centralparknyc.org

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The New York City Naturalist Club: Manhattan Rocks! Hike

2018-02-18T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

Hike ends at Inwood Hill Park.

<p>New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events.&nbsp;The bedrock that anchors the city&rsquo;s skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. The island of Manhattan is built on three strata known as&nbsp;Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fordham Gneiss</p><p>Join our Urban Park Rangers on this one-way hike and learn about why Manhattan Rocks!</p><p>Hike will end at Inwood Hill Park.</p>

The island of Manhattan is built on three strata know as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Join our Urban Park Rangers on this one-way hike and find out why Manhattan Rocks!

(212) 304-2277

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Brooklyn Senior Games Prep Meet-Up Clinics: Table Tennis

2015-12-01T00:00:00.000

09:00

11:00

<p>NYC Parks&nbsp;is hosting its&nbsp;first ever&nbsp;Senior Games!</p><p>Brooklyn&#39;s<strong>&nbsp;Games</strong>&nbsp;takes place May 11-14 at St. John&#39;s Recreation Center.&nbsp; Recreation Center members&nbsp;age 50+ must register with a Brooklyn Recreation Center to&nbsp;compete.</p><p><strong>Competitions include</strong>: Bowling, Tennis, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Shuffle Board and Table Games. A Torch Relay will stop at all the Brooklyn Recreation Centers, beginning May 10 and ending at the opening ceremony for the Senior Games on May 11.</p><p>To prepare for the Senior Games, Recreation Center members are invited to clinics like these&nbsp;from October to April.&nbsp; Each month, a different sport will be covered in these weekly clinics.&nbsp; The first week of each month is open to the public.</p><p>The Senior Games is sponsored by New York State Senator Jesse Hamilton.&nbsp; Pre-registration is required.&nbsp; To find out more, please call Brownsville Recreation Center at (718) 485-4633.</p>

NYC Parks is hosting its first ever Senior Games for Recreation Center members age 50+! Join these meetups to prepare for the competition in May.

(718) 485-4633

ronee.mattingly@parks.nyc.gov

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A low-cost Recreation Center membership is required.

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Fitness Walk at Joe Michaels Mile

2016-05-31T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

<p>Meet&nbsp;at Fort Totten Gate for a self-guided walk from the gate to Joe Michaels Mile and back&nbsp;(approximately 2 miles).</p><p>For adults only.</p>

(718) 352-4793

Matt.Symons@parks.nyc.gov

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2013 Fitness on the Terrace

2013-07-27T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

<p> Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc.&nbsp;&amp; Astoria Park Alliance presents Fitness on the Terrace. Astoria Fine Arts Dance &amp; Fitness Studio will be providing a Pilates class.</p>

Astoria Park Alliance & Central Astoria Local Development Coalition presents Fitness on the Terrace - Pilates.

(718) 728-7820

centralastoria@aol.com

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Movies Under the Stars: The King and I

2018-08-01T00:00:00.000

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>Yul Brynner&#39;s magnetic, Oscar-winning performance as the demanding 19th-century king of Siam has indelibly linked him with the role. The clash of temperaments between governess Anna and the King culminates with &quot;Shall We Dance,&quot; one of the screen&#39;s most joyous musical moments.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive before 8:30&nbsp;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 waters are OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken;&nbsp;space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p>

The clash of temperaments between governess Anna and the King culminates with "Shall We Dance," one of the screen's most joyous musical moments.

(718) 667-3545

e.rodriguez@parks.nyc.gov

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Broadway Dance

2015-07-13T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Brooklyn resident James Martinelli&rsquo;s Cardio Dance and Range of Movement workout offers improved strength and increased flexibility.</p><p>Set to swinging show tunes, this class is appropriate for anyone who wants a safe, effective and fun workout. Sneakers are a must.</p><p>Registration begins at 9:30 am each morning.</p>

Waterfront workout; limited mats available at select classes.

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2015-09-03T00:00:00.000

07:30

08:30

<p>Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new.&nbsp;Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.</p><p>All of our fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Please check back for rain and weather/air advisory cancels.<br /><br />For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their work outs, or who just don&#39;t like the gym. And, it&#39;s an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there&#39;s nothing special to build.</p><p>Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can&rsquo;t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>Fitness programs are canceled if the weather is lower than 20 degrees and when there are icy conditions. <strong>Saturday morning walks begin at 8:30 a.m.</strong></p>

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

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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A.M. Stretch

2016-08-11T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:00

<p>A morning stretching class is a great way to start the day. This class will help&nbsp;build range of motion from head to toe,&nbsp;correct posture,&nbsp;and help students understand the difference between pain and a stretch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

This class will help build range of motion from head to toe, correct posture, and help students understand the difference between pain and a stretch.

212) 387-7687

rodolfo.guevara@parks.nyc.gov

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Sunset Garden Walks at Wave Hill

2013-07-31T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a mini tour of one of Wave Hill&rsquo;s magnificent gardens. Tours vary by week, come back on another evening for a glimpse of a different garden area! Free with admission to the grounds.

Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a mini tour of one of Wave Hill's magnificent gardens.

(718) 549-3200

pressroom@wavehill.org

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Make Music New York - Mobilization for Change Community Garden

2018-06-21T00:00:00.000

18:00

20:00

B/C or 1 train to 103 Street station.M10, M7, M116 or M11 busesGarden is at the corner of 107 Street and Columbus.

<p>Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with over 1,000 concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the five boroughs. Please come join us for a delicious night of Jazz in the Garden with The Cabinet Makers.<br /><br /><strong>Performance Schedule at&nbsp;Mobilization for Change Community Garden:</strong></p><ul> <li>6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.:&nbsp;The Cabinet Makers -&nbsp;jazz</li></ul><p>For any questions on this event, please contact: Jo Mispel at&nbsp;(917) 370-2099 and by email at jmispel23@gmail.com.</p>

Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration on the longest day of the year, with over 1,000 concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the five boroughs.Please come join us for a delicious night of Jazz in the Garden with The Cabinet Makers.

917-370-2099

jmispel23@gmail.com

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Dance and Fitness

2016-11-15T00:00:00.000

15:30

17:30

<p>Learn the newest dances, and dance routines popular in current music videos all while getting tone.&nbsp; This class is designed for children and youth ages</p><p>8 years to 17 years.&nbsp; Membership is free and registration is required.</p>

Learn the newest dances, and dance routines popular in current music videos all while getting tone. This class is designed for children and youth ages 8 years to 17 years. …

718-402-5155

eligah.voyd@parks.nyc.gov

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Sunrise Tai Chi

2017-08-02T00:00:00.000

06:30

07:30

<p>Start your day out right; come enjoy Sunrise Tai Chi classes with certified Tai Chi Instructor Robert Martinez&nbsp;on the beautiful David Rockefeller Linden Terrace.</p><p>These classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable&nbsp;clothing and bring water.</p><p>Please check the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/forttryonparktrust">Fort Tryon Park&#39;s Facebook Page</a>&nbsp;for weather/air advisory cancellations.</p>

Start your day out right; come enjoy Sunrise Tai Chi classes with certified Tai Chi Instructor Robert Martinez, on the beautiful David Rockefeller Linden Terrace.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Summer Sports Experience

2015-08-27T00:00:00.000

10:00

18:00

<p>Pitch, shoot and score with NYC Parks! Summer Sports Experience welcomes kids to join this free program focused on developing sports skills. Kids can come every session, or just once. Take your pick! The program is available in all five boroughs, so find the one nearest you.</p><p>Games at this site include:&nbsp;Track and Field, Street Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football and&nbsp;Kickball.</p><p>Recommended for kids ages 6-13.&nbsp; To get started, please register by email with Sarah Bishow-Semevolos (<a href="mailto:Sarah.Bishow@parks.nyc.gov?subject=SSE%20at%20WBO">click here to email her</a>).</p>

Pitch, shoot and score with NYC Parks! Summer Sports Experience welcomes kids to join this free program focused on developing sports skills.

(718) 543-8672

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-06-29T00:00:00.000

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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Shape Up NYC: Trail Running

2014-12-20T00:00:00.000

08:00

10:00

<p>Join Shape Up NYC, a free fitness program, in Staten Island for a weekly trail-running fitness class in The Greenbelt, the borough&#39;s largest parkland.&nbsp;</p><p>Get fit while enjoying our lovely settings, weather-permitting.</p>

Join Shape Up NYC, a free fitness program, in Staten Island for a weekly trail-running fitness class in The Greenbelt, the borough's largest parkland.

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Trail Restoration

2016-07-09T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

off Woodhaven Bouluevard, along Forest Park Drive (closed road)

<p>Get a good workout while improving your local trail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us as we&nbsp;restore the stairs&nbsp;along the&nbsp;Blue Hiking Trail in Forest Park.</p>

Join us as we restore the stairs along the Blue Hiking Trail in Forest Park.

(718) 235-4462

josephine.scalia@parks.nyc.gov

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Floor Cloth Workshop

2017-04-12T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

<p>Artist Deborah Woodbridge&nbsp;will teach the origin&nbsp;and construction of this versatile canvas floor covering during a&nbsp;four-week course.</p><p>No prior experience necessary!</p><p>Students should bring pencils,&nbsp;yardsticks, scissors, and clothes suitable to paint in.&nbsp;Materials will be supplied.</p><p><strong>Please note</strong>: Space is limited. Please call (718) 984-6046 to make reservations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Artist Deborah Woodbridge will teach the origin and construction of this versatile canvas floor covering during a four-week course.

(718) 984-6046

admin@conferencehouse.org

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Up-Cycle to Art:

2017-10-24T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Adults will DIY upcycle their own bottles and containers in artistic and creative ways.&nbsp;</p><p>October: Poe inspired and Steam Punk Bottles &amp; Containers<br />November: Cardboard Stamps and Cardboard Books<br />December: Whimsical Winter Wonder... &nbsp;Inspired Wine Bottle<br />&nbsp;</p>

Adults will DIY upcycle their own bottles and containers in artistic and creative ways.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Wreath Interpretations Holiday Exhibition

2014-12-24T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>NYC Parks celebrates the holiday season with its 32nd annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths.&nbsp;</p><p>A diverse selection of 56 fine artists, designers, and other spirited contributors enliven this ageless holiday symbol.&nbsp;Sponges, keys, Smarties, forged steel and insect specimens are among the many varied materials used to examine diverse themes ranging from drones to damaging debris in our waterways.&nbsp;</p><p>This exhibition is sure to be an imaginative and enjoyable experience this holiday season.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> The Arsenal Gallery is closed on holidays.</p>

NYC Parks celebrates the holiday season with its 32nd annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Capturing the Bronx Exhibition

2018-06-29T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>The Bronx is both a place and a collection of metaphors, a peninsula attached to the mainland in a city of islands. In many ways, it is defined by its diversities&mdash;social, demographic, geographic and temporal. Hospitals, museums, universities, formal gardens, beaches, parks, and historical sites are prominent features of the landscape. Massive public housing developments, neighborhoods of six-story apartment buildings and private homes, and bucolic landscapes surrounding long-standing estates can be found within the borders of the Bronx.</p><p>The photographers represented in this exhibit are connected to the Bronx by birth, residency, work, or affinity. Each has a unique history, a particular point of view, and an evolving personal story. Who we are as individuals and as a group is represented in this exhibit. We are creating a photographic archive of the Bronx. The Bronx Photographers Collaborative hopes these images speak to, inform, provoke, and inspire you to join us in documenting, celebrating, and advocating for the borough that means so much to us and has contributed so much to who we are.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

The photographers represented in this exhibit are connected to the Bronx by birth, residency, work, or affinity. Each has a unique history, point of view, and a personal story.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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

2017-03-02T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

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

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

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

2015-07-18T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

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

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

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Snug Harbor Plant sale and SI Orchid Society Show and Sale

2017-05-06T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Your garden will be the envy of the block with&nbsp;hard-to-find annuals and hardy perennials, including herbaceous peonies, various iris species, and cultivars on sale. &nbsp;</p><p>The Heritage Farm will offer seedlings from our heated poly-house ready to transplant in your home garden.&nbsp;Farm seedlings include various herbs, broccoli, chard, eggplant, kale, tomatoes, peppers, and more, all grown without the use of chemicals, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers.</p><p>Snug Harbor&rsquo;s&nbsp;Horticulture Department will give a presentation on unusual annuals for containers. &nbsp;</p><p>The NYC Compost Project will give away 15-pound bags of DSNY Compost (while supplies last).&nbsp;</p><p>The Staten Island Orchid Society and Deep Cut Orchid Society will host an orchid competition and offer educational lectures and expert advice.</p><p>Join us for this exciting annual event!</p><p>Exclusive Snugh Harbor Cultural Center member hours: Friday, May 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.</p>

Your garden will be the envy of the block with hard-to-find annuals and hardy perennials, including herbaceous peonies, various iris species, and cultivars on sale.

(718) 425-3515

msladek@snug-harbor.org

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Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

2018-06-18T00:00:00.000

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> Inside the Park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/SouthernWelcome_Start_Map.jpg?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks">Map of start location</a><br /><strong>Terrain:</strong>&nbsp;A few inclines and some stairs.<br /><strong>Length of Tour: </strong>Approximately 60 minutes<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> Free;&nbsp;registration not required. No groups, please.</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 <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</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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