NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Family Art Project: A Hand in Freedom

2017-01-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King&rsquo;s birthday, consider his powerful message of justice and freedom. Trace hands on fabric to cut out and then layer and paste on muslin. Use fabric markers and sprays to embed messages and quotes that speak out for kindness to all. Add to your design with bits of cloth, yarn and felt and lots of freedom.</p><p>This event is free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.&nbsp;</p>

Trace hands on fabric to cut out and then layer and paste on muslin. Use fabric markers and sprays to embed messages and quotes that speak out for kindness to all.

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Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym hosted by the Brooklyn Nets Wheelchair Basketball Team

2017-01-24T00:00:00.000

20:00

21:30

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

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here's your chance to learn from the best! Come out and…

718-353-7853

david.deas@parks.nyc.gov

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A valid NYC Parks recreation center membership is required.

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RIPA/Nike Softball & Baseball Camp

2013-07-15T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Select baseball and softball fields on Randall's Island.

<p> On July 15-16, the&nbsp;<strong>Randall&#39;s Island Park Alliance</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Nike</strong> will team up for an&nbsp;outstanding free two-day program in which participants will be&nbsp;led through softball and baseball-focused exercises and drills to help them hone their skills. Nike coaches&nbsp;will provide guidance to participants, from beginner to advanced, to build them into better, faster, stronger&nbsp;athletes. Participants will enjoy a premium Nike experience complete with product trials,&nbsp;giveaways, t-shirts and awards. Regardless of ability level, the camp will stimulate the athlete&rsquo;s love for the&nbsp;game, encourage sportsmanship and build self-confidence. &nbsp;</p><p> This camp is free and open to boys and girls ages 12-18. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit Randall&#39;s Island Park Alliance&#39;s <a href="http://http://randallsisland.org/events/ripanike-softball-baseball-camp/">camp</a> page.</p>

On July 15-16, RIPA and Nike will team up for an outstanding free two-day program in which participants will be led through softball and baseball-focused exercises and drills.

(212) 860-1899

cynthaly.pinkney@parks.nyc.gov

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Mystery After Dark Tours at Historic Richmond Town

2018-08-03T00:00:00.000

20:00

23:00

441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

<p>Afraid of the Dark?&nbsp; Join a costumed interpreter and venture into a new historic house every night after museum hours.&nbsp;Listen to a mystery, story or legend on a tour lit only by candlelight.&nbsp;Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old.&nbsp;What...or who...will you find?</p><p>Ages 13+ recommended</p><p>The Twilight tour begins at 8:00 p.m. The Dread of Night Tour takes place at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Dare to explore every inch of houses hundreds of years old on tours lit only by candlelight. What...or who...will you find?

(718) 351-1611

Melissa@hrtown.nyc

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$10 per person

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Fitness Walk at Joe Michaels Mile

2016-10-27T00:00:00.000

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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Hand Talkers Academy: Youth Tech Workshop

2017-08-21T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

<p>Let&rsquo;s learn&nbsp;a new language! This one-day workshop will teach you the basics of American Sign Language.</p><p>This class meets on August 21 and 25.&nbsp;</p><p>This workshop is designed for kids who are younger than 14 years old.&nbsp;</p>

Let’s learn a new language! This one-day workshop will teach you the basics of American Sign Language.

(718) 771-2802

crc@parks.nyc.gov

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NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park

2018-11-06T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet on the south side of Fornino on Pier 6

<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;&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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Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury

2017-09-24T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:30

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

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

(646) 632-7344

christopher.noel@parks.nyc.gov

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

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NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park

2019-01-08T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet on the south side of Fornino on Pier 6

<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;&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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Central Park Tour: West Side Evening Stroll

2017-06-22T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

<p>Join us after work for an evening stroll along part of Central Park&rsquo;s West side. Central Park Conservancy guides lead you on a casual walk from the southwest corner of Central Park to Tavern on the Green.</p><p>Learn about the Maine Monument, west side arches, Heckscher Ballfields, Sheep Meadow, and Tavern on the Green on this tour designed for New York summer evenings.</p><p>There are a few inclines.&nbsp;The tour&nbsp;starts inside the Park at the Central Park Conservancy kiosk at Merchants Gate&nbsp;(Central Park South/59th Street and Central Park West) and ends at Tavern on the Green (Central Park West between 66th and 67th Streets).&nbsp;For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review Central Park&#39;s Conservancy&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies&nbsp;</a>carefully.&nbsp;Groups of seven or more must schedule a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a>&nbsp;three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p>For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

Join us after work for a casual evening stroll from the southwest corner of Central Park to Tavern on the Green.

(212) 794-4064

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Summer Sports Experience

2015-06-06T00:00:00.000

14:00

18:00

<p>Pitch, shoot and score with NYC Parks!&nbsp; Summer Sports Experience welcomes kids to join this free program focused on developing sports skills.&nbsp; Kids will play a variety of sports each day, and can come every session, or just once.&nbsp; Take your pick!&nbsp; The program is available in all five boroughs, so find the one nearest you.</p><p>To get started, please&nbsp;register by email with&nbsp;Bronx Borough Coordinator Christopher Suarez (<a href="mailto:Christopher.Suarez@parks.nyc.gov?subject=Summer%20Sports%20Experience%3A%20St.%20Mary's">click here to email him</a>).&nbsp; See you there!</p>

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

(718) 402-5155

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Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park

2018-11-25T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

Inside the Park at 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue. Tour ends at 72nd Street and Central Park West.

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

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

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Free. Register in advance for easiest check-in! (Pre-registration not required)

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Zumba Thursdays

2013-07-25T00:00:00.000

17:00

18:00

Party yourself into shape with this Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance- fitness program.&nbsp;

Party yourself into shape with this Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance- fitness program.

(718) 235-4100

margaret.carrillo-rosas@parks.nyc.gov

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Animal of the Month: Seals and Whales

2018-03-17T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. We offer programs throughout the year focusing on unique wildlife viewing &nbsp;during &nbsp;particular seasons.</p><p>Join our park rangers at Conference House Park, NYC&#39;s southernmost park, for a chance to seals and whales in our waterways.&nbsp;</p>

Join our park rangers at Conference House Park, NYC's southernmost park, for a chance to seals and whales in our waterways.

(718) 967-3542

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Shape Up NYC: Bollywood Cardio Dance

2015-01-14T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p>Join Shape Up NYC&#39;s free Bolly X classes.&nbsp;</p><p>Bolly X is a high in tensity Bollywood cardio dance workout.&nbsp;</p>

Join Shape Up NYC's free Bolly X classes. Bolly X is a high in tensity Bollywood cardio dance workout.

(212) 927-1563

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-07-15T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<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) 319-7258

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Outdoor Movie Night at Randall's Island Park: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2018-07-08T00:00:00.000

20:30

22:00

<p>A sequel to the 90s favorite Jumanji, this film is set 20 years after we first heard of the interactive and mysterious Jumanji game. Four teenagers stuck in detention discover and get sucked into the action-adventure video game and must travel through the jungle and overcome many obstacles to play the game to the end in order to escape. Come along for the ride&hellip; if you dare. (This movie stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Nick Jonas and Karen Gillan)</p>

A sequel to the 90s favorite Jumanji, this film is set 20 years after we first heard of the interactive and mysterious Jumanji game.

(212) 830-7722

publicprograms@randallsisland.org

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Recycle-to-Art

2018-03-07T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Participants will create cute arts and crafts projects to keep, or give as a gift to their favorite person. (Ages 6 &ndash; 12 years old).</p><p><strong>Schedule</strong></p><ul> <li>January Key - Wind Chime Make: an eco-friendly wind chime out&nbsp;of keys.&nbsp;</li> <li>February - Cardboard Owl Craft</li> <li>March - Rolled and Folded Magazine Paper Project</li></ul>

Participants will create cute arts and crafts projects to keep, or give as a gift to their favorite person.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Awakening in Ink

2015-10-29T00:00:00.000

20:00

21:30

<p>A young woman settles in for her first evening as caretaker of ominous Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan&#39;s oldest house. She expects a quiet night; it proves to be anything but...</p><p>In <em>Awakening in Ink</em>, a new site-specific play written and directed by Vincent Carbone, audience members accompany the caretaker as she steps from room to room, attempting to discover what lurks in the dark. Her findings will shock her...and you!</p><p>Morris-Jumel&#39;s first commissioned play, inspired by letters and ghost stories stored in MJM&#39;s archives, <em>Awakening in Ink</em> opens Thursday, October 15th, and runs till November 7th. Tickets are $40, $30 for students and members. Tickets to a special Halloween performance, which includes a post-play paranormal investigation of Morris-Jumel Mansion, cost $80. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="http://awakeninginink.brownpapertickets.com">awakeninginink.brownpapertickets.com</a> or by calling (212)&nbsp;923-8008. For more information, visit <a href="http://morrisjumel.org">morrisjumel.org</a> or email <a href="mailto:marketing@morrisjumel.org">marketing@morrisjumel.org</a>.</p>

A young woman settles in for her first evening as caretaker of ominous Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest house. She expects a quiet night; it proves to be anything but...

(212) 923-8008

marketing@morrisjumel.org

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$40 per person, $30 for members/students

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Summer on the Hudson: West Coast Swing Outdoors

2014-06-14T00:00:00.000

18:00

21:00

<p> West Coast Swing, a partner dance fusing elements of slow Lindy Hop, Salsa, and booty-shakin&#39;, can be danced to R&amp;B, pop, rock, hip hop, and blues! Come dance from 6-9 p.m. and get a lesson at 7 p.m.!</p><p></p>

West Coast Swing, a partner dance fusing elements of slow Lindy Hop, Salsa, and booty-shakin', can be danced to R&B, pop, rock, hip hop, and blues!

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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Animal Encounter at Prospect Park

2013-04-18T00:00:00.000

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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Free Movement Classes for Adults and Seniors at Washington Square Park

2018-09-04T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

<p>Get your body moving this summer with&nbsp;fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities. Classes are led by&nbsp;Dances&nbsp;founder, dancer/choreographer/teacher&nbsp;Naomi Goldberg Haas.</p><p><em>Classes brought to you by the Washington Square Park Conservancy and&nbsp;NYC Parks</em></p>

Get your body moving this summer with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities.

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Children's Garden Summer Session sponsored by HSBC

2015-08-12T00:00:00.000

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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Youth Fun Programs

2016-11-14T00:00:00.000

15:00

19:00

<p>Children and youth ages 8 years to 17 years are welcome to participate in a variety of sports,crafts and learning opportunities including:&nbsp;Computer Resources, Arts in Parks, Youth Swim, learn to play Flag Football, learn to play Basketball, Teen Fitness (supervised use of fitness and cardio rooms), Hula Aerobics, Go Girl Athletics and Skills and Drills basketball development.</p>

Children and youth ages 8 years to 17 years are welcome to participate in a variety of sports,crafts and learning opportunities including: Computer Resources, Arts in Parks, Youth…

Richard.Barreto@parks.nyc.gov

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

2017-12-27T00:00:00.000

19:30

21:30

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

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here's your chance to learn from the best!

(212) 360-3341, (718) 293-5934

rodolfo.guevara@parks.nyc.gov, cory.shaw@parks.nyc.gov

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

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Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation

2018-05-12T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p>Come see and learn about the&nbsp;<a href="https://billionoysterproject.org/">Billion Oyster Project</a> on the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.baylander.us/">Baylander&rsquo;s</a> Jungle Deck. It&#39;s the latest effort to restore our harbor! After your visit to the Baylander, be sure to enjoy arts, crafts, and neighborhood fun at the <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2018/05/12/summer-on-the-hudson-play-dates">Playdate</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. It's the latest effort to restore our harbor!

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summeronthehudson@gmail.com

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Master Story Tellers Exhbition

2015-05-20T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p>Classic tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Edgar Allan Poe, and master story tellers, inspire nineteen children&#39;s book artists who create illustrations for children age three through teens in this&nbsp;exhibit. The show will include&nbsp;events for children and adults. &quot;These are the classic stories you grew up with as a child interpreted for a contemporaty audience,&quot; said Donna Miskend, the exhibit curator.</p>

Classic tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Edgar Allan Poe, and master story tellers, inspire nineteen children's book artists who create illustrations for…

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Farm Open Hours

2017-09-27T00:00:00.000

15:30

17:30

<p>Drop in at the Queens Botanical Garden&nbsp;Farm to see what&rsquo;s growing! Founded in 2013, QBG&nbsp;Farm demonstrates the link between sustainable farming and composting in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants.</p>

Drop in at the Queens Botanical Garden Farm to see what’s growing!Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants.

(718) 886-3800

info@queensbotanical.org

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Bronx Kill Salt Marsh Tour

2016-11-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

<p>Join us for a tour of the Bronx Kill Salt Marsh to view wildlife up close, learn about the ecological importance of wetlands, and explore the waterfront adjacent to the Harlem River and East River.&nbsp;</p>

Join us for a tour of the Bronx Kill Salt Marsh to view wildlife up close, learn about the ecological importance of wetlands, and explore the waterfront adjacent to the Harlem River and East River.

(212) 830-7722

publicprograms@randallsisland.org

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Composting in the City

2018-07-10T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

<p>Join NYC Compost Project Hosted by the LES Ecology Center and Elizabeth Street Garden for an introductory workshop on composting your food scraps in New York City. We&#39;ll be covering what compost is, why it is important, and the many ways that all NYC residents can compost their food scraps.<br /><br />For any questions on this event, please contact<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Lia Lucero by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lia@lesecologycenter.org.">lia@lesecologycenter.org.</a></p>

Join NYC Compost Project Hosted by the LES Ecology Center and Elizabeth Street Garden for an introductory workshop on composting your food scraps in New York City.

lia@lesecologycenter.org

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Bryant Park Piano

2013-07-10T00:00:00.000

12:30

14:30

<p> Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.</p><div> <u>Performace Schedule</u>:</div><div></div><div> May 6 &ndash; 10 Terry Waldo</div><div> 13 &ndash; 17 Jon Weber</div><div> 20 &ndash; 24 Russ Kassoff</div><div> 27 &ndash; 31 Larry Ham</div><div></div><div> June 3 &ndash; 7 Todd Robbins</div><div> 10 &ndash; 14 Ayako Shirasaki</div><div> 17 &ndash; 21 Luiz Simas</div><div> 24 &ndash; 28 Joel Forrester</div><div></div><div> July 1 &ndash; 5 Junior Mance</div><div> 8 &ndash; 12* Yuka Aikawa</div><div> 15 &ndash; 19* Isaac ben Ayala</div><div> 22 &ndash; 26* Dona Carter</div><div> 29 &ndash; August 2* Deanna Witkowski</div><div></div><div> August 5 &ndash; 9* Roy Eaton</div><div> 12 &ndash; 16* Victor Lin</div><div> 19 &ndash; 23 Sue Maskaleris</div><div> 26 &ndash; 30 Frank Owens</div><div></div><div> September 2 &ndash; 6 Armen Donelian</div><div> 9 &ndash; 13 Dan Manjovi</div><div> 16 &ndash; 20 Kuni Mikami</div><div> 23 &ndash; 27 Daryl Sherman</div><div></div><div> *Piano will be held from 2pm &ndash; 4pm on Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 8, 15</div><div></div><div> Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians and Sam Ash Music Stores. <div> </div></div><p></p>

Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

2016-05-21T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:30

Meet by the statue near the Second Avenue and 15th Street Entrance.

<p>This It&#39;s My Park season, come join volunteers from the Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association and the community for a spruce-up of the Stuyvesent Square Park.&nbsp;Volunteers will be weeding, raking, mulching,&nbsp;and planting.&nbsp;</p><p>NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Recreation Playmobile will be on hand for the kids to enjoy from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come support one of NYC&#39;s finest parks!</p>

Volunteers will be weeding, raking, mulching, and planting.

(917) 848-8295

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NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park

2017-02-04T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Isham Street & Seaman Ave.

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

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

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BK Boot Camp

2016-09-07T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

<p>Come to a BK Boot Camp class for a full body workout appropriate for adults of all ages and fitness levels.&nbsp;</p><p>Participants can arrive as early at 6:30 p.m. WOODstack representatives will be on-site as early as 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>Sponsored by WOODstack.</p>

Come to a BK Boot Camp class for a full body workout appropriate for adults of all ages and fitness levels.

(718) 965-8928

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Summer Outdoor Movie Night: Coco

2018-07-19T00:00:00.000

19:30

22:00

<p>This is the third of our four FREE outdoor summer movies. Come with your blanket and snacks to sit on the North Lawn in West Stuyvesant. There are many benches that allow for comfortable viewing and wheel chair access.&nbsp;</p><p>Our third summer movie is &#39;<strong>Coco</strong>,&#39; in which an aspiring musician named Miguel is confronted with his family&#39;s ancestral ban on music, and enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-outdoor-movie-night-coco-tickets-46921534573">Click here for Eventbrite tickets</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/182545822446295/">Link to Facebook page</a></p>

Coco is the third of our four FREE outdoor summer movies. Come with your blanket and snacks to sit on the North Lawn in West Stuyvesant.

info@spnanyc.org

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Le Petit Art - Adults

2018-02-21T00:00:00.000

11:30

12:30

<p>Adults will create small works of art (4&quot; x 6&quot; or less) to display at home, or give as a gift to a loved one; from delicate miniature paper cuttings to ACEO&#39;s and cardboard art. Participnts will learn how to create miniature pieces. They will learn miniature pieces can be quite detailed and take time to create. Participants are encouraged to take their time and concentrate on creating a fully-developed piece.</p><p>Adults of all ages, including seniors, are welcome.</p><p><strong>Themes</strong></p><p>January - &nbsp;ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) 2.5&quot; x 3.5&quot;:&nbsp;Create work inspired by our Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition<br />February - Mini Valentine-Inspired Work on Cardboard<br />February - Mini Poetry Book: Write your own or favorite poem or phrase to carry with you<br />March - Still&nbsp;Life on Cardboard inspired by the season. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas.</p>

Adults will create small works of art (4" x 6" or less) to display at home, or give as a gift to a loved one; from delicate miniature paper cuttings to ACEO's and cardboard art.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Summer on the Hudson: Pedal Stops

2013-06-15T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:30

Basketball court on 71st under the highway along the bike path.

Bike New York &amp; Bike and Roll partner to provide a Pedal Stop in Riverside Park providing rider-assistance-and-information stations open to all cyclists free of charge.

Bike New York & Bike and Roll partner to provide a Pedal Stop in Riverside Park providing rider-assistance-and-information stations open to all cyclists free of charge.

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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Dance at Socrates

2014-08-23T00:00:00.000

15:30

16:30

<p>Returning to the park for its second year, Norte Maar and Socrates will partner up again to present <a href="http://socratessculpturepark.org/program/dance/">Dance at Socrates</a>, a residency and performance program that invites NY-based choreographers and their dancers to develop a site-specific dancework in Socrates&#39; unique waterfront environment. From August 4 through August 23, week-long choreographer residencies in the park will culminate in a free public dance performance every Saturday.</p><p>This Saturday will feature performances by Brooklyn Ballet, Dylan Crossman/Crossman Dans(c)e, Molissa Fenley, and Paz Tanjuaquio/Topaz Arts. <a href="http://socratessculpturepark.org/programevent/week-3/">More information about the performance here</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Enjoy dance in the park with Dance at Socrates!

(718) 956-1819

info@socratessculpturepark.org

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Waterfront Walks: Guided Tours of Brooklyn Bridge Park

2015-07-12T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

Please meet in front of Barge Music on Pier 1

<p>Learn about Brooklyn Bridge Park&#39;s unique history, sustainable design, and diverse ecology on these guided tours led by Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy docents.</p><p>Tours are first-come, first-served. &nbsp;</p>

Learn about Brooklyn Bridge Park's unique history, sustainable design, and diverse ecology on these guided tours.

sward@brooklynbridgepark.org

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Summer in the Square: Wind Down Yoga with Om Factroy

2014-08-07T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

<p> Wind down after a long day with a 50-minute<a data-mce-="" href="http://www.omfactorynyc.com/"> Om Factory</a> yoga class every Thursday starting at 7 p.m. on the North Plaza of Union Square Park. Vinyasa, which translates from Sanskrit to &ldquo;flow&rdquo; or &ldquo;move in a special way,&rdquo; merges movement with the breath. Flowing through sequences of synchronized breathing warms the body, allowing the practitioner to move deeper into postures and, over time, deeper into their personal practice. The class serves students at any level of experience from the yoga novice to the regular practitioner.</p><p> (Free: Please check website to confirm event)</p>

Wind down after a long day with a 50-minute Om Factory yoga class every Thursday starting at 7 p.m. on the North Plaza of Union Square Park.

info@unionsquarenyc.org

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Bike New York: Learn to Ride-Kids and Helmet Giveaway

2016-07-23T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p><a href="http://www.bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-kids/">Learn to Ride -&nbsp;Kids</a> is a free group class for children who are ready to ditch their training wheels and ride a two-wheeler for the first time. With our safe, easy, effective method and experienced instructors, kids will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle. Most students get the hang of it in one session, but even if they don&rsquo;t, parents will leave equipped with an easy, low-stress technique that will have their kids riding independently in no time.</p><p>Bike New York is giving away free helmets and teaching a free Learn to Ride - Kids class in Astoria!&nbsp; This event is sponsored by the office of <strong>Council </strong>Member, Costa Constantinides. Learn to Ride-Kids class starts at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>The helmet giveaway will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (while supplies last)</p>

Learn to Ride - Kids is a free group class for children who are ready to ditch their training wheels and ride a two-wheeler for the first time.

(212) 870-2080

info@bike.nyc

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Adaptive Wheelchair Softball

2015-08-14T00:00:00.000

17:00

20:00

<p>Wheelchair softball was born over 25 years ago in the Midwest by a few individuals with spinal cord injuries and lower extremity impairments, who still wanted to enjoy America&#39;s greatest pastime. These individuals needed to develop a way of playing that would allow easy maneuverability in a wheelchair and keep the fast pace of softball. Thus, a&nbsp;new game &nbsp;was born and&nbsp;played on hard surfaces, such as a parking lots, with&nbsp;a 16-inch softball, which allows wheelchair players to keep one hand one the wheelchair while catching a softball without a glove.</p>

Play wheelchair softball at Patterson Playground.

Rodolfo.guevara@Parks.nyc.gov

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Movies Under the Stars: Grown Ups

2016-05-25T00:00:00.000

19:30

21:30

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>This comedy is about five friends and former teammates who reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn&rsquo;t mean growing up.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on…

(718) 430-1825

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Women With Wings Art Exhibit

2017-10-19T00:00:00.000

11:00

20:00

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

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

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Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden

2016-10-12T00:00:00.000

10:00

18:00

<p>The chrysanthemum,&nbsp;kiku&nbsp;in Japanese, is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants, and hundreds of meticulously trained&nbsp;kiku&nbsp;will be on display in the Enid A. Haunt Conservatory, in addition to a special bonsai display.</p><p>Weekend events spotlight the art of ikebana, as well as&nbsp;taiko&nbsp;drumming, and celebrate the importance of flowers in Japanese culture.&nbsp;</p>

The chrysanthemum, kiku in Japanese, is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants, and hundreds of meticulously trained kiku will be on display.

(718) 817-8700

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Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday Mondays: Adults $25; Kids $10Tuesday-Friday: Adults $20; Kids $8Please note the Garden is closed on Mondays

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3 to 6 Club

2016-03-04T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

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

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

(718) 816-6172

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Wash Day

2017-08-27T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p>Cool off from the summer sun at Lefferts Historic House by helping Prospect Park Alliance get the dirt out of our 19th-century reproduction clothing the non-electric way: using tubs, washboards, and bar soap.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Cool off from the summer sun at Lefferts Historic House by helping Prospect Park Alliance get the dirt out of our 19th-century reproduction clothing the non-electric way.

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Meet the Artist: Adrienne Elise Tarver

2018-05-06T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>Join us at this artist talk in the Sunroom Project Space.&nbsp;Artist&nbsp;Adrienne Elise Tarver&nbsp;will discuss her installation <em>Fiction: Origins of Belonging</em>, with Curator of Visual Arts Eileen Jeng Lynch.</p><p>Reversing the Sunroom&rsquo;s traditional function of offering views of the outdoors from an interior shelter, Tarver builds tactile paintings hanging from the ceiling inside the gallery to evoke a tropical landscape and canopy. Tarver&rsquo;s project examines the physicality of boundaries, as well as the invisible and imaginary ones that exist between us.</p>

Artist Adrienne Elise Tarver builds tactile paintings hanging from the ceiling inside the gallery to evoke a tropical landscape and canopy.

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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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Adventures in Time Summer History Day Camp

2014-08-15T00:00:00.000

09:00

03:00

<p>Treat your child to a day camp like they&#39;ve only imagined at Van Cortlandt House Museum. &nbsp;</p><p>Immersed in the everyday life of a child in 18th century and dressed in period style clothing, campers learn about the Van Cortlandt Family and the history that happened here all while having fun.&nbsp;</p><p>Children will also travel in time back to the early years of the Revolutionary War and experience the life of a soldier in General George Washington&rsquo;s army.&nbsp;&nbsp; They will lend a hand with pitching tents and setting up camp.&nbsp; &ldquo;Enlistment&rdquo; in the army, military drill, and reconnaissance, are also part of the action.</p><p>Camp is lead by Van Cortlandt House Museum&rsquo;s professional staff, talented living history volunteers, and college students studying material culture and art education.&nbsp; Daily activities for Adventures in Time Summer History Camp are designed in keeping with New York State 4th grade curriculum standards and are appropriate for children ages 6 - 12.</p><p>Adventures in Time Summer History Camp is open to all children with a sense of adventure who have completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade (or the equivalent) in the Spring of 2014.&nbsp; We encourage early enrollment, as camp space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.&nbsp;</p><p>Van Cortlandt House Museum is owned by the City of New York Parks &amp; Recreation, operated by The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York,&nbsp;and a member of The Historic House Trust of New York City.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Immersed in the everyday life of a child in 18th century and dressed in period style clothing, campers learn about the Van Cortlandt Family and the history that happened here all while having fun.

(718) 543-3344

info@vchm.org

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$275.00 per child per week with discount for registration of siblings or for more than one week.

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Piano in Bryant Park: Charlie Judkins

2018-10-05T00:00:00.000

12:30

14:30

<p>New York&#39;s finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park.</p><p>This week&#39;s performer is <strong>Charlie Judkins</strong>, ragtime aficionado and&nbsp;prot&eacute;g&eacute; of Bryant Park&#39;s Terry Waldo.</p><p><em>Photo credit: Angelito Jusay Photography</em></p>

New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Charlie Judkins, ragtime aficionado, protégé of Bryant Park's Terry Waldo.

(212) 768-4242

info@bryantpark.org

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