NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Daughters of the American Revolution and the Preservation of the Conference House

2018-08-13T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Follow the journey of members of the Daughters of the American Revolution&nbsp;chapters as they endeavor to save and restore the Conference House for future generations. Look at the original minutes from 1910 in which they express the idea of saving the Billopp House. Learn about a few of the women involved and the formation of the Conference House Association. Enjoy photos and memorabilia which show the joy of their success.</p>

Learn about a few of the women involved and the formation of the Conference House Association. Enjoy photos and memorabilia which show the joy of their success.

registrarRCDAR@gmail.com

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Arts Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Rooftop Painting Workshop

2018-08-23T00:00:00.000

18:00

20:00

<p>Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League&rsquo;s Seeds of the League program!</p><p>Participants will learn how to paint from observation, plus basics about materials, color mixing and composition. You&#39;ll get to take home your painting! Supplies are provided for you. No experience is necessary.</p><p>The class is for 18 years and older.</p><p>Space is limited, so please RSVP to hold your spot on Eventbrite: <a href="https://tdrooftoppaint.eventbrite.com">https://tdrooftoppaint.eventbrite.com</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League…

212-242-5228

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Mobilization for Change Garden - Recycled Art Workshop

2013-06-15T00:00:00.000

11:30

12:30

<p> The Recycled Art workshop is free and open for all ages. We will supply a huge assorted lot of discarded/reusable items (phonebooks, soda bottles, household bottles, cardboard boxes, plastic toys, etc.) and with the help of glue, paint and wire something new and beautiful will arise.</p><p> For this first ever Recycled Art Workshop, participants can try their hand at making a Recycled Flower or a Recycled Musical Instrument, but of course, all ideas are welcome.</p><p> Participants in the Recycled Art workshop are invited to display their original artwork or demonstrate their handmade musical instrument in the garden and join us as we participate as one of the official &quot;Make Music New York&quot; sites on June 21st from 12:30 - 6:30. The Make Music New York/Mobilization Garden Event will feature live acoustic music from local performers (to be announced), refreshments and the recycle workshop will also be open&nbsp; from 1:00 - 7:30.&nbsp;</p>

Create something new out of discarded items and display your work in the garden.

(212) 665-3126

margaretfrey@earthlink.net

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NYRR Open Run: Pelham Bay Park

2018-10-18T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet at Sweetgum Playground.

<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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It's My Parks at Westerleigh Park

2017-10-14T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

Volunteers should meet at the gazebo in the center of Westerleigh Park.

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

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.

westerleighparkscoalition@gmail.org

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NYRR Open Run: St. Mary's Park

2017-01-14T00:00:00.000

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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Adults Create Your Own Holiday Wrapping Paper

2017-10-28T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

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

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

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Reading Room: BookBash

2015-07-01T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

Located on the 42nd street side of the park, between the back of the New York Public Library and Sixth Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.

<p>Bring in your favorite book and prepare to leave it behind at the newest cart devoted to books -&nbsp; hand-picked by people like you!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Rain information</strong>: In case of rain, events are held under a tent at the Reading Room. In case of severe weather, please check <a href="http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/calendar.html?date=2015-07-01">bryantpark.org </a>for the indoor location.</p>

Bring in your favorite book and prepare to leave it behind at the newest cart devoted to books - hand-picked by people like you!

212-768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program

2018-07-26T00:00:00.000

09:00

15:00

<p>Kids can hit the courts in Brooklyn&rsquo;s Backyard all summer long! From June through August, children ages 6-16 are invited to Prospect Park Alliance&rsquo;s Summer Youth Program at the Prospect Park Tennis Center. Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help&nbsp;their game and improve their confidence on the court.</p><p>Act fast! Registration for this popular program is now open and a limited number of slots are available! <a href="https://goo.gl/qwbocQ">Register today</a>.</p>

Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.

(718) 436-2500 x 305

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$400-$550 per week

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Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: AbDominator

2015-06-23T00:00:00.000

11:30

12:00

<p>Do you remember the days of toned, tight abdominal muscles? Well, those days aren&rsquo;t gone forever and we can help you get them back! AbDominator offers an intense abdominal and core focused fitness program equipped with variable and adaptable workouts. This program is designed to strengthen the core and burn fat while increasing flexibility by incorporating time for stretching. AbDominator is able to focus on movements that activate your upper and lower abdominals as well as your obliques.</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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GreenThumb Summer Supply Giveaway

2016-06-04T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Pick&nbsp;up basic gardening and maintenance supplies for your registered GreenThumb garden. Please make note of the changes to our traditional summer supply giveaway.</p><p>&bull; You must RSVP online&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k2gkL2POXp0AKWD7d1AZZZJu28Lsh-HPs1YmEoTMkrE/viewform">here</a>&nbsp;or by calling our main line at (212) 602-5300 by May 31.&nbsp;Pick&nbsp;up supplies by RSVP from 10:00 a.m. to&nbsp;12:30 p.m.</p><p>&bull; On-site pick-up will be available&nbsp;only at the locations below</p><p>&bull; One pick-up per garden group</p><p>&bull; Let us know if another garden group is picking&nbsp;up on behalf of your group</p><p>&bull; You can carpool with other garden groups that may not have access to transportation</p><p>Walk-ins for supplies will be available&nbsp;from 12:30 p.m. to&nbsp;1:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.</p><p><strong>Please note: Outreach Coordinators will email or call garden groups who RSVP and assign the location for pickup.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Pick up basic gardening and maintenance supplies for your registered GreenThumb garden.

(212) 602-5300

greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov

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Exhibition: The Migration

2015-01-26T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>NYC Parks&rsquo; Ebony Society invites you to celebrate Black History Month with the Arsenal Gallery exhibition <em>The Migration</em>.</p><p>In the midst of tremendous upheaval&mdash;two world wars and the Great Depression&mdash;a vast movement of people, some 6 million African American descendants of the Antebellum South, fled the racial segregation and discrimination of Jim Crow laws for northern and western U.S. cities. The &ldquo;Great Migration,&rdquo; as it is commonly termed, caused a seismic societal demographic shift and left an indelible mark on the urbanization of America. Twenty-two artists share their interpretations of this historical epoch and its impact.</p><p>Closed holidays</p>

NYC Parks’ Ebony Society invites you to celebrate Black History Month with the Arsenal Gallery exhbition The Migration.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Shape Up NYC: Cardio Sculpt

2014-03-07T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

<p> McDonald Park House is Staten Island&#39;s home of Shape Up NYC!&nbsp;&nbsp;Take part in&nbsp;14 fitness classes&nbsp;per week for free.</p><p> Cardio Sculpt is a&nbsp;total body workout that&nbsp;addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun!</p>

Continuous movement to great music makes it fun!

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Book Worms

2017-04-04T00:00:00.000

14:30

15:30

<p>Book Worms is a program for children to share and develop their love for reading. Children will be able to develop and advance their literacy skills through a variety of fun and educational literacy games, activities, and library trips.&nbsp;</p><p>Registration is required. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov">Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov</a> or call (718) 816-6172.&nbsp;</p>

Children will be able to develop and advance their literacy skills through a variety of fun and educational literacy games, activities, and library trips.

(718) 816-6172

Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Reading Room

2013-08-10T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

Located on the 42nd Street side of the park, between the back of the New York Public Library and Sixth Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word &ndash; under the London Plane trees &ndash; in the open-air Reading Room.

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word - under the London Plane trees - in the open-air Reading Room.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Summer Sports Experience

2015-07-09T00:00:00.000

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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Nature Walk: Birds and the Winter Garden

2017-12-16T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Local birds face many challenges during the chilly months, and benefit from thoughtfully planned, bird-friendly plantings. Naturalist&nbsp;<strong>Gabriel Willow</strong>&nbsp;and Senior Horticultural Interpreter&nbsp;<strong>Charles Day</strong>&nbsp;lead a brisk walk to see birds and bird habitats in the garden. Along the way, hear about fascinating adaptations that help birds survive the cold. This nature walk takes place again at 2:00 p.m.</p><p>Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.&nbsp;</p>

Take a guided, brisk walk to see birds and bird habitats in the garden. Along the way, hear about fascinating adaptations that help birds survive the cold.

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Garden Tag Sale

2014-06-21T00:00:00.000

10:00

15:00

<p> Summit Street Garden will be hosting a tag sale.</p><p> In addition to seasonal clothing, books and household goods, we will also have delicious home baked goods for sale. &nbsp;All proceeds go directly to maintenance and upkeep of the garden.&nbsp; All are welcome.&nbsp;</p><p> Rain date: June 22, 2014&nbsp;</p>

In addition to seasonal clothing, books and household goods, we will also have delicious home baked goods for sale.

emailkklein@yahoo.com

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Nature Photography Hike

2015-09-26T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress.&nbsp;Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York CIty and places often off-limits to the general public.</p><p>Discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest and have your camera ready.&nbsp;Bring your own camera or smartphone.&nbsp;For all hiking programs we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.</p>

Discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest and have your camera ready.

(718) 967-3542

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External Forces: An Exhibit by Artist Sarah Yuster

2015-11-02T00:00:00.000

10:00

17:00

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

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

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Children's Garden Summer Session sponsored by HSBC

2015-07-17T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:00

<p>The Children&rsquo;s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers hands-on discovery for ages<br />5 &ndash; 12 (children must be 5 years old by 6/30/2015). Children&rsquo;s imaginations and knowledge<br />blossom as they plant and harvest vegetables and flowers, visit QBG&rsquo;s engaging 39 acres, and<br />cook with the food they&rsquo;ve grown!</p><p>Summer I &mdash; Mondays &amp; Wednesdays, July 6&ndash;August 19, 9am to 4pm</p><ul> <li>7 weeks: July 6&ndash;August 19: $810 QBG members / $900 non-members</li> <li>July only: July 6&ndash;July 29: $477 QBG members / $530 non-members</li> <li>August only: August 3&ndash;19: $360 QBG members / $400 non-members</li></ul><p>Summer II &mdash; Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, July 7&ndash;August 20, 9am to 4pm</p><ul> <li>7 weeks: July 7&ndash;August 20: $810 QBG members / $900 non-members</li> <li>July only: July 7&ndash;July 30: $477 QBG members / $530 non-members</li> <li>August only: August 4&ndash;20: $360 QBG members / $400 non-members</li></ul><p>Discounts apply to Family level memberships and above. Registration for this program is required.</p><p>NOTE: Summer Monday/Wednesday lessons and activities are repeated in the Tuesday/Thursday sessions. Please sign up for only one, not both.</p>

The Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers hands-on discovery for kids in this registration-required summer program.

(718) 886-3800

education@queensbotanical.org

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Registration and pre-payment is required.

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Family Art Project: Create Your Year–Hello, 2016!

2016-01-03T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Learn the meanings and signs represented by animals in the Chinese New Year calendar and Spirit Animal teachings of Native Americans. Let&rsquo;s see&mdash;what animal will you be this year? Create your own animal or seasonal vision for the year at this signature Wave Hill program and take home your very own hanging calendar.</p><p>Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.&nbsp;</p>

Learn the meanings and signs represented by animals in the Chinese New Year calendar and Spirit Animal teachings of Native Americans. Let’s see—what animal will you be this…

718-549-3200

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2016-10-25T00:00:00.000

10:00

10:50

<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. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art&nbsp;installation, titled&nbsp;<em>Windows on the City: Looking&nbsp;Out at&nbsp;Gracie&rsquo;s New York</em>.&nbsp;The installation&nbsp;consists of previously and newly acquired works, all from&nbsp;the original Gracie Mansion period, which have been curated&nbsp;to create a more historically accurate picture of life in New York City during the time of Gracie Mansion&rsquo;s construction.</p><p>To RSVP for tour, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://on.nyc.gov/gracietour">on.nyc.gov/gracietour</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Gracie Mansion is not offering group tours.&nbsp;If you are part of a private organization that would like to tour the house, please email your request, including the size of group, your name and the purpose of a tour, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov">gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;and we will work to add you to one of the currently scheduled tours.</p><p>Photo ID required for entrance. No photography permitted in the interior. At the present time, tours are available in English only. Please plan to arrive at least five minutes in advance.</p>

Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942.

(212) 676-3060

gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov

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Fall Birding

2017-09-10T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

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

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

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

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Screen Writing: Got A Story Idea! Now What?

2016-06-15T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p>Join us for this one day workshop to help you figure out if your idea is a play, movie,&nbsp;or television series. Break through from idea&nbsp;to development.</p>

Join us for this one day workshop to help you figure out if your idea is a play, movie, or television series. Break through from idea to development.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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“Truly We Live in a Dying World”: A 19th-Century Home in Mourning: Exhibition

2017-10-14T00:00:00.000

12:00

17:00

<p>Step back in time to 1865, when family patriarch Seabury Tredwell died at home in his second floor bedroom. Poignant scenes of death and grief recreated in the house will explore mid-19th century mourning customs. Pay your last respects at his deathbed upstairs, or join the mourning in the double parlor, hung with black crepe and set for a mid-19th century funeral. And stage your own &ldquo;postmortem&rdquo; photograph in our 19th century coffin. Then share with your friends on Instagram and Twitter. #mhmcoffin2017</p><p>Also on exhibit, Tredwell family photographs and mourning attire and accessories, including jewelry made of hair and jet, a black net veil, several bodices and shawls, and two 1870s mourning gowns.&nbsp;</p><p>Included with regular admission; reservations not required.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>This exhibit is on view from noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays through Mondays, from October 5 through October 30.&nbsp;</p>

Poignant scenes of death and grief recreated in the house will explore mid-19th century mourning customs. And stage your own “postmortem” photograph in our 19th century coffin.

(212) 777-1089

nyc1832@merchantshouse.org

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Museum Admission:General admission: $15.00Student's and Seniors: $10.00Children under 12: Free

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2014-06-26T00:00:00.000

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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Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees

2018-05-05T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, 110th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues

<p>Take a hike through the North Woods and learn how to tell a maple from an oak! Discover how trees - from seeds and leaves to logs - contribute to the health of an urban park woodland community.</p><p>Bring your family for a guided walk and discover why Central Park is a sanctuary for plants, animals, and humans alike. Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits &ndash; rugged backpacks filled with kid-friendly binoculars, field guides, and hand lenses.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet:</strong> <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/charles-a-dana-discovery-center.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Charles A. Dana Discovery Center</a> (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues). <a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/Dana_Start_Map.jpg?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Map of start location</a><br /><strong>Terrain: </strong>Uneven, with hills and stairs<br /><strong>Length of Tour: </strong>Approximately 90 minutes<br /><strong>Cost: </strong>Free. Space is limited, <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/discovery-walks-for-families-towering-trees.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">registration required</a>.&nbsp; Families with children ages 5+ only; no groups, please. Please arrive at walk location 15 minutes before the start of the Discovery Walk to allow time for check in and to pick up Discovery Kits.</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>

Take a hike through the North Woods and learn how to tell a maple from an oak! Discover how trees - from seeds and leaves to logs - contribute to the health of an urban park woodland community.

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Free. Space is limited, registration required. Families with children ages 5+ only; no groups, please. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the Discovery Walk to allow time for check in.

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Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

2018-11-24T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

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 the 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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Free, registration not required

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Prospect Park Alliance Monday Eastside Revival

2017-08-07T00:00:00.000

10:00

14:00

<p>Join the Prospect Park Alliance to help beautify two of the park&rsquo;s most elegant locations: the Vale of Cashmere and the Rose Garden. Tasks may include raking, sweeping, path edging, and litter removal.</p><p><a href="https://www.prospectpark.org/get-involved/volunteer/individual-volunteer-opportunities/monday-eastside-revival/">Register online</a> or call (718) 287-3400 for more information</p>

Join the Prospect Park Alliance to help beautify two of the park’s most elegant locations: the Vale of Cashmere and the Rose Garden.

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2019-01-31T00:00:00.000

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>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 workouts, 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>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.</p><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>Fitness programs are canceled if the weather is lower than 20 degrees and when there are icy conditions.&nbsp;Saturday morning walks begin at 8:30 a.m.</p>

Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

2017-04-02T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet off Hylan Blvd., next to the parking lot, on the path that leads to the water

<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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Kids Week Brooklyn: Revolutionary History and Colonial Games

2016-02-16T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>The kids are out of school, now get them out of the house. Head to the park and join the Urban&nbsp;Park Rangers&#39; free&nbsp;&ldquo;Kids Week&rdquo; programs. Immerse your kids, and yourself, in the natural&nbsp;world. Experience history, wildlife, birds, bugs and more. All are welcome, but programs are geared for ages 12 and under.</p><p>Today step back in time and play some colonial games. The history of Fort Greene Park provides the perfect backdrop as we experience what Colonial-era&nbsp;kids played during their free time.</p>

Today step back in time and play some colonial games. The history of Fort Greene Park provides the perfect backdrop as we experience what Colonial-era kids played during their free time.

(718) 421-2021

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City Parks Foundation: Golf

2016-08-10T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:00

Fulton Avenue near the Crotona Park Pool

<p>CityParks Sports makes it fun and easy for kids to learn a new sport in their neighborhood park&mdash;for free! Kids can stay active, make new friends, and learn a sport for life. Our experienced instructors are trained to work with kids at all levels and the name of the game is always fun!&nbsp;</p>

Kids can stay active, make new friends, and learn a sport for life.

(718) 760-6999

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Basic Orienteering

2014-06-01T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.&nbsp; Learn how to navigate using a map and compass on our <strong>Orienteering </strong>programs. &nbsp;This program is geared for beginners or those looking to practice their orienteering skills. &nbsp;Using a traditional compass is a skill that can be applied to many different situations. &nbsp;Bring your own compass or borrow one from the Rangers. &nbsp;For all hiking programs we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack. &nbsp;

Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Learn how to navigate using a map and compass on our Orienteering programs. This…

(718) 967-3542

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Will Eisner "The Spirit" Retrospective Exhibition

2016-03-17T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p>The Poe Park Visitor Center is proud to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Will Eisner&#39;s &quot;The Spirit.&quot; Arguably the most influential person in American comics, Will Eisner as artist, entrepreneur, innovator,&nbsp;and virtual storyteller, enjoyed a career that encompassed comic books from their early beginnings in the 1930s to their development as graphic novels in the 1990s.</p><p>On display at the Poe Park Visitor Center gallery, the exhibit&nbsp;will feature artworks from Will Eisner&#39;s estate, which will include comic strips of &quot;The Spirit&quot;, Eisner&#39;s graphic novels&nbsp;&quot;A Contact with God&quot;, &quot;Dropsie Avenue&quot;, &quot;Life Force&quot;, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>There will be a discussion with Ray Felix of The Spirit&#39;s Femme Fatales as part of Women&#39;s History Month: &quot;P&#39;Gell&quot;, &quot;Sand Sarif&quot;,&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;</p>

The Poe Park Visitor Center is proud to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Will Eisner's "The Spirit."

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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S.T.E.A.M.: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

2017-06-15T00:00:00.000

16:30

17:30

<p>S.T.E.A.M. is a program that allows children ages 6 through 13 to participate in a variety of fun and educational hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.&nbsp;</p><p>Registration is required. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov">Dana.Vitolo@parks.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;or call (718) 816-6172.&nbsp;</p>

S.T.E.A.M. is a program that allows children to participate in a variety of fun and educational hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

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Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour

2015-10-24T00:00:00.000

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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Summer Sports Experience at Walker Park

2016-05-26T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

<p>Kids are welcome to learn about sports from skilled Parks staff! The Summer Sports Experience provides a friendly, small group&nbsp;introduction to various sports on a drop-in basis. Staff are stationed in parks citywide.</p><p>At Walker Park, kids will learn all about soccer!&nbsp;To find out more, please email Richard.Costello@parks.nyc.gov.</p>

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

Richard.Costello@parks.nyc.gov

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Arts, Culture & Fun Presents Mozambican with Nando Valoi

2016-06-16T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:30

<p>Join us and the Harlem Dance Club in presenting Mozambican with instructor Nando Valoi. Mozambican dances are traditional dances that are joyful and&nbsp;energetic,&nbsp;incorporating challenging footwork to fantastic rhythms from the southern parts of the African continent.</p><p>This&nbsp;class is suitable for all levels. Participants will work intensively with both technique and style. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.harlemdanceclub.org/">HarlemDanceClub.org</a> to reserve your spot and check out their calendar of events!</p><p><strong>About&nbsp;Harlem Dance Club</strong><br />The Harlem Dance Club offers group classes, performance opportunities, and dance lifestyle for everyone. It was&nbsp;founded in one of Manhattan&#39;s most vibrant neighborhoods&mdash;Harlem.</p>

Mozambican dances are traditional dances that are joyful and energetic, incorporating challenging footwork to fantastic rhythms from the southern parts of the African continent.

(212) 860-1380

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Remembering Yesterday: Queens and Its World's Fairs

2014-09-02T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

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

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

(718) 939-0647

kmooney@queenshistoricalsociety.org

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Bryant Park Petanque

2013-08-15T00:00:00.000

11:00

18:00

Gravel next to 'witchcraft kiosk at the Fountain Terrace

Learn to play p&eacute;tanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC&rsquo;s championship-winning club.<div></div><div> Available for parties.</div>

Learn to play petanque from members of NYC's championship-winning club, La Boule New Yorkaise.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-11-01T00:00:00.000

11:00

18:00

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

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

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-07-15T00:00:00.000

15:00

16:00

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

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

(718) 967-3542

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Movies Under the Stars: Wonder

2018-08-09T00:00:00.000

20:30

23:00

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film.</p><p>A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.</p><p>Know Before You Go<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>

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon,…

718-430-1825

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Central Park Tour: Northern Forts

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

Charles A Dana Discovery Center - 110th Street between Lenox Avenue and Fifth Avenue

<p>Did you know that the north end of Central Park has a rich history that includes the British having been stationed here during the American Revolution, and American troops stationed there during the War of 1812? Recent archaeological and historical investigations in the area have revealed even more information about how the &quot;Fort Landscape&quot; was used in the late 18th and early 19th centuries before this area was part of Central Park. This season, join our guides and learn the history of this part of the park, get insight into the studies in the area, and appreciate the recent restorations undertaken by the Conservancy.</p><p>Highlights of this tour include&nbsp;McGowan&#39;s Pass, Fort Clinton, Nutter&#39;s Battery, and the Harlem Meer.</p><p>The tour route involves many hills and stairs, and some uneven terrain. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Dana-Center-Map.jpg">starts</a> at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) and ends near the park perimeter at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p>Meeting location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues). Tour ends near the Park perimeter at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tours/Dana-Center-start-map.jpg">Map of the start location</a><br />Terrain: Uneven, with many hills and stairs<br />Length of Tour: approximately 90 minutes<br />Cost: Tickets $15 (Members $10), <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/northern-forts-tour.html">Purchase tickets here!</a></p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&#39;s <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies </a>carefully.&nbsp;</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>.For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

See sites that played important strategic roles in the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and enjoy the stunning overlook to the Harlem Meer.

(212) 860-1370

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Rowing on Prospect Park Lake

2017-08-26T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

Boats are launched from the ramp on Well House Drive in the southwest corner of the lake. The temporary boathouse–two shipping containers–is located just across from the ramp.

<p>The&nbsp;Village Community Boathouse&nbsp;is offering free public rowing on Prospect Park Lake this summer.&nbsp;</p><p>Rowing is a beautifully simple, healthy, and empowering sport, and the ample waters of the lake are an ideal place to pursue its pleasures.</p><p>Community rowing is free and open to all; no experience or reservations necessary. Sessions run from&nbsp;noon until 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturdays&nbsp;from&nbsp;June 10&nbsp;to August 26.&nbsp;Boats are launched from the ramp on Well House Drive in the southwest corner of the lake. The temporary boathouse&ndash;two shipping containers&ndash;is located just across from the ramp.</p><p><strong>Who Can Participate</strong><br />Community rowing is open to all, although some physical dexterity is required to get in and out of the boats. The focus of the program is recreation in a safe and respectful environment. Each participant must sign a waiver; kids and teens younger than 18 must&nbsp;be escorted by a parent. Life jackets are provided&mdash;and must be worn!</p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Row</strong><br />We use a diverse fleet of traditional wooden rowing boats, built by volunteers and similar in shape and appearance to those used in the early days of park rowing.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How the Villiage Community Boathouse is Funded</strong><br />We are a nonprofit organization entirely run by volunteers. While no commitment is required from those who row with us, our facilities, boats and equipment require regular upkeep and repair. &nbsp;The park is surrounded by a large and diverse population that needs more access to on-water recreation.Your donations make our program possible. If you&#39;re looking to volunteer, please email <a href="mailto:volunteers@vcb.nyc">volunteers@vcb.nyc</a>.</p><p><strong>Contact</strong><br />For more information about the Village Community Boathouse and its programs, please email info@vcb.nyc. Please check the Village Community Boathouse&#39;s social media feeds on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VCBoathouse/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VCBoathouseNYC">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for possible last minute changes due to weather or other circumstances.</p>

Rowing is a beautifully simple, healthy, and empowering sport, and the ample waters of the lake are an ideal place to pursue its pleasures.

(212) 229-2059

row@vcb.nyc

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Tour of Gracie Mansion

2016-10-04T00:00:00.000

10:00

10:50

<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. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art&nbsp;installation, titled&nbsp;<em>Windows on the City: Looking&nbsp;Out at&nbsp;Gracie&rsquo;s New York</em>.&nbsp;The installation&nbsp;consists of previously and newly acquired works, all from&nbsp;the original Gracie Mansion period, which have been curated&nbsp;to create a more historically accurate picture of life in New York City during the time of Gracie Mansion&rsquo;s construction.</p><p>To RSVP for tour, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://on.nyc.gov/gracietour">on.nyc.gov/gracietour</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Gracie Mansion is not offering group tours.&nbsp;If you are part of a private organization that would like to tour the house, please email your request, including the size of group, your name and the purpose of a tour, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov">gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;and we will work to add you to one of the currently scheduled tours.</p><p>Photo ID required for entrance. No photography permitted in the interior. At the present time, tours are available in English only. Please plan to arrive at least five minutes in advance.</p>

Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942.

(212) 676-3060

gracieinfo@cityhall.nyc.gov

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A Road Once Traveled

2013-03-24T00:00:00.000

12:30

13:30

<p> Holding the Park&#39;s northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies&nbsp;sail down the East River and approach. History buffs will love this tour of the Harlem Meer and its strategic environs.</p><p> Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or email <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a> to schedule a custom tour.</p><p> <strong>Accessibility level:</strong> Hilly, stairs, and a few Park-related obstacles to negotiate - not recommended for people with disabilities.</p>

A tour of the Harlem Meer.

(212) 860-1370

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square

2016-09-07T00:00:00.000

08:00

15:00

<p>Nestled inside Prospect Park&#39;s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved weekday market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples.</p><p>The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, and flowers&nbsp;to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods.</p>

The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, and flowers to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods.

info@prospectpark.org

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