NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Fifth Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition

2018-01-03T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 5th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder&hellip; &nbsp;Exhibition. The exhibition, curated by Lucy Aponte, features the delightful works of over a dozen emerging and established artists from the Bronx and around. This year, the show includes works by students from our adult arts program. &nbsp;</p><p>Featured artists: Bobbi Beck, Ner Beck, Nancy Benignus, Ernesto Camacho, Daniel DelValle, Sika Foyer, Clarisel Gonzalez, Susan Kleinsinger,&nbsp; Dave Kopka, Abraham Levy, Brianna Livesay, Michael Mendel, Betty Murray, Ghislaine Sabiti, Rafaela Santos, and Aislinn Weidele. Featured Students: Ingrid Izquierdo, Lydia Garcia, Alba Soto, and Zaida Nieves.&nbsp;</p>

The exhibition, curated by Lucy Aponte, features the delightful works of over a dozen emerging and established artists from the Bronx and around.

(718) 365-55169

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Adaptive Activities

2014-07-25T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:45

<p>This program provides a&nbsp;sampling of adaptive sports and fitness programs. An excellent opportunity for adults and seniors with both physical and mental disabilities to play and learn modified sports.</p><p>Recreation center membership is required. Visit the <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation membership page</a> for more information.</p>

A sampling of adaptive sports. An excellent opportunity for adults and seniors with disabilities to play and learn modified sports.

(718) 218-2380

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Recreation center membership is required.

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Book Worms

2017-06-07T00:00:00.000

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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Celebrate Brooklyn!: Mavis Staples / Cody ChesnuTT

2013-06-14T00:00:00.000

19:30

20:30

<p> Mavis Staples&#39;&nbsp;voice &ldquo;possesses a sultry, burnt-sugar glow&hellip;she turns a simple pop song into a lament that could move a listener to tears.&quot; (NPR) The church-infused soul legend won a host of new fans with her 2010 Grammy-winning Jeff Tweedy collaboration,&nbsp;<em>You Are Not Alone</em>, and she remains &quot;one of the world&#39;s mightiest gospel pop singers.&quot; (<em>Time</em>) Staples shares the bill with the iconoclastic genius Cody ChesnuTT, who combined funk, soul, hip hop, rock, and blues on his 2002 double album,&nbsp;<em>The Headphone Masterpiece</em>, went quiet, and then returned a decade later in stunning form with last year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<em>Landing on a Hundred</em>.</p><p> Local Sponsor: Betancourt Realty</p>

A combination of funk, soul, rock, and blues with Mavis Staples and Cody Chesnutt.

(718) 683-5600

bric@bricartsmedia.org

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NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park

2017-06-10T00:00:00.000

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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Art in the Garden: “Deconstructed Flowers”

2013-11-06T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:00

<p> H. David Stein&rsquo;s unique mosaic of flora is distinctively detailed in his exhibit &ldquo;Deconstructed Flowers.&rdquo;&nbsp; His intricate photographs pull out the dimensional presence of flowers using a special technique which layers multiple photographs into a single montage.&nbsp; The end result shows many views of the flower&rsquo;s beauty in a single image.&nbsp;</p><p> The exhibit will be available from Tuesdays through Saturdays.</p>

H. David Stein’s unique mosaic of flora is distinctively detailed in his exhibit “Deconstructed Flowers.” His intricate photographs pull out the dimensional…

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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$4 Adult; $3 Seniors; $2 Students with ID and children over 3.

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Free Outdoor Exercise Classes in Morningside Park

2015-10-30T00:00:00.000

07:00

07:45

At the entrance to the Fieldhouse at West 112th Street and Manhattan Ave.

<p>This class involves walking and using park benches to work various muscle groups.&nbsp;</p><p>Led by Nancy Bruning, certified fitness trainer and creator of the Morningside Park Green Gym Progam.&nbsp;</p>

This class involves walking and using park benches to work various muscle groups.

419-962-6292

nancy@nancercize.net

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Goalball

2016-05-07T00:00:00.000

13:45

16:00

<p>Goalball is a Paralympic sport for athletes with visual impairments.It is played wih a ball with bells inside and two teams of three who are blindfolded.</p><p>The ball is the size of a basketball but twice the weight. All abilities are welcome!&nbsp;Interested players can attend anytime. A <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a> is required to participate.&nbsp;</p><p>For more information, email <a href="mailto:Rodolfo.Guevara@parks.nyc.gov">Rodolfo.Guevara@parks.nyc.gov</a>.</p>

Goalball is a Paralympic sport for athletes with visual impairments.It is played by two teams of three who are blindfolded using a ball with bells inside.

(212) 360-3341

rodolfo.guevara@parks.nyc.gov

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A recreation center membership is required to participate in this program. <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Learn more about recreation center membership fees

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Movies in the Parks: Remember The Titans

2015-08-15T00:00:00.000

20:30

22:30

<p>Join NYC Parks for free, family-friendly movies in our city&#39;s parks!</p><p><em>Remember the Titans</em> follows high school football coach Herman Boone and the difficult road of the T.C. Williams High School Titans to the state championships.&nbsp;Rated PG.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should come before 8:30 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair, as there is a limited supply of chairs reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Food is OK, but no alcohol. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks for this heartfelt story of sportsmanship and teamwork.

(212) 234-9607

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Seniors Fitness in Central Park

2016-10-14T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:00

<p>Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City.<br /><br />Just like City Parks Foundation&rsquo;s free sports, arts, and education programs for kids and communities throughout New York City, CityParks Seniors Fitness aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies always benefit from physical activity. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p><p>Tennis takes place on Fridays at 1pm.&nbsp;</p>

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

2123608172

Sports@CityParksFoundation.org

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Youth Fun Programs

2016-12-01T00:00:00.000

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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Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays

2016-07-17T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:00

<p>The <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/adventure-course">Alley Pond Park Adventure Course</a> offers free outdoor adventure that fosters trust, communication,&nbsp;and team building at Alley Pond Park. The program is a two-hour adventure,&nbsp;which includes both low and high elements.&nbsp;</p><p>The Adventure Course is open to&nbsp;individuals, small groups of friends,&nbsp;and family, ages 8 and up.&nbsp;Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Valid photo identificaiton is required. You must wear sneakers.</p><p>Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Please visit our Urban Park Rangers&#39; <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/rangers">Events Registration</a> page to enter your name in the lottery.&nbsp;</p>

The Alley Pond Park Adventure Course offers free outdoor adventure that fosters trust, communication, and team building at Alley Pond Park.

(718) 217-4685

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Putting on the Green Dance Party

2018-03-17T00:00:00.000

11:30

14:30

<p>Celebrate Irish heritage with us at Putting on the Green Dance Party. Music, dance and light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.&nbsp;</p>

Celebrate Irish heritage with us at Putting on the Green Dance Party. Music, dance and light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.

718.667.3545

lisa.brooks@parks.nyc.gov

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Close: A Journey in Scotland at The New York Botanical Garden

2014-01-24T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p> <span style="font-family: helveticaneue, 'helvetica neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.47em; ">The word &quot;close&quot; is a traditional Scottish word that describes a landscape so inspirational that heaven seems closer to Earth in that place. </span></p><p> <span style="font-family: helveticaneue, 'helvetica neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.47em; ">In 2004 when landscape photographer and journalist Allan Pollok-Morris learned that Little Sparta, a garden designed by Ian Hamilton Finlay, had been named the most important work of art in Scotland, he was inspired to travel throughout his home country in search of new works in landscape design and land art.</span></p><p style="margin: 9px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; font-family: helveticaneue, 'helvetica neue', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.47em; "> This exhibition documents Pollok-Morris&#39;s journey and celebrates the creations of many notable contemporary designers and artists working in the Scottish landscape. Through his documentary-style photographs, Pollok-Morris aims to capture &quot;everyday&quot; images of these landscapes from the point of view of those who envisioned and created them. The exhibition uses examples from all corners of the country to celebrate the important role of gardens and land art in international arts and culture.</p>

A look at Scottish landscape design and land art.

(718) 817-8700

pubrel@nybg.org

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Please visit the New York Botanical Garden's website below for pricing information.

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Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: Going the Distance

2015-05-15T00:00:00.000

08:00

09:00

<p>Are you interested in building up your stamina? Do you have trouble maintaining your workout? If so, Going the Distance can help you! We&rsquo;ll develop your endurance, strengthen your muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness while striving to promote a healthy lifestyle. Come check us out and find out what is means to go the Distance!</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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Free Yoga in the Park

2013-08-24T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; font-size: 12px;">Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art.&nbsp;</span>

Enjoy free yoga on the waterfront! Kripalu Yoga integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation, taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella every weekend.

(718) 956-1819

info@socratessculpturepark.org

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Its My Park Day at East River Esplanade

2014-10-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Volunteers and community advocates&nbsp;will help spruce up the waterfront along the East River!</p><p>Please come and join the GreenParkGardenersNYC to help&nbsp;clean&nbsp;beds and&nbsp;plant&nbsp;daffodils.</p><p>Dress for digging in the dirt&nbsp;and bring your gloves and any tools you may have. &nbsp;</p><p>Newbies are welcome. We&#39;ll show you how to weed and plant the bulbs.&nbsp;Hope to see you there!</p>

Volunteers and community advocates will help spruce up the waterfront along the East River!

GreenParkGardenerNYC@gmail.com

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NYC Eco-House

2013-08-05T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

<p> Community Environmental Center EcoHouse is a unique experience. It&rsquo;s a mobile, cutting-edge and interactive exhibit that lets you see behind the walls and underneath the floor of a home. You will learn how your house or apartment really works. A 21st-century classroom for students of all ages, the Community Environmental Center EcoHouse helps you understand how to save energy, save money and protect the natural world around you</p>

Take a look through the walls of the EcoHouse and learn how your house really works.

(718) 886-3800

dhector@queensbotanical.org

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free with Garden admission: $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students with ID and children 3-12. Free for QBG members

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Shape Up NYC's Couch to 5K: Group Run

2014-02-24T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet the group on the porch.

<p> Join us for our new running group in Prospect Park on Mondays!</p><p> The class will combine group running, walking, and conditioning exercises to get you in shape for long distance running.</p><p> The class will be held outdoors, rain or shine.&nbsp;</p>

Join us for our new running group in Prospect Park on Mondays!

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Seasonal Arts and Crafts

2017-12-01T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Kids will create art inspired by the&nbsp;season. Winter brings great beauty and inspiration for little artists to get creative. Parents may join their children.</p><p><strong>Schedule</strong></p><p>January &nbsp;- Spray and Squeeze Art Painting<br />February - Yarn-Wrapped Hearts<br />March - Balloon Painting</p>

Winter brings great beauty and inspiration for little artists to get creative.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Garden Camp

2015-08-03T00:00:00.000

12:30

15:30

<p>Morris-Jumel Gardner Karen Waltuch will lead a week-long, hands-on tutorial on all things gardening, from planting to cultivation to basic botanical science. Parent or chaperone must accompany child the entire duration of program.&nbsp;</p><p>Enrollment is $10 per parent/chaperone. Advanced registration is required. Call (212)&nbsp;923-8008 or email <a href="mailto:education@morrisjumel.org">education@morrisjumel.org</a>.</p>

Morris-Jumel Gardner Karen Waltuch will lead a week-long, hands-on tutorial on all things gardening, from planting to cultivation to basic botanical science. Parent or chaperone must…

(212) 923-8008

marketing@morrisjumel.org

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$10 per parent/chaperone

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Urban Starfest

2016-10-01T00:00:00.000

19:00

22:00

Enter from 67th street and Central Park West.

<p>The Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association invite you to enjoy the wonders of the universe at this annual event.&nbsp;</p><p>New York City parks are the perfect place to stargaze and learn more about the night sky. &nbsp;Share views through astronomers telescopes of planets, star clusters, and more. &nbsp;Let&#39;s hope for clear skies, but event will be held in the event of cloudy conditions too with guest speakers offering short presentations.</p>

The Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association invite you to enjoy the wonders of the universe at this annual event.

(212) 628-2345

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Free Media and Technology Workshops at Al Oerter Media Lab!

2018-02-13T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

<p>From February 12-16, stop by the Al Oerter media lab and&nbsp;take free media or technology classes!</p><p>Meet&nbsp;the Media Education Coordinator, and ask questions about classes, hours, programming, events, resources and more.</p><p>Be sure to check out Game Design workshop, part of the RecYouth Teen Digital Media program,&nbsp;on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.!&nbsp;Ever dream of making your own video games? All it takes is a combination of your imagination and dedication to RPG Maker. Your friends can play your game as the heroes you create, traverse dungeons you craft, or thwart the evil plans your villains hatched!&nbsp;</p><p>Also, stop in on Monday Wednesday or Friday mornings to learn about the Microsoft Office suite!</p>

From February 12-16, stop by the Al Oerter media lab and take free media or technology classes!

718-353-7853

Samantha.Chon@parks.nyc.gov

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Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

2015-10-02T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

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

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

(212) 794-4064

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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New York Rollin' Knicks Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym

2015-02-04T00:00:00.000

18:00

21:00

<p>Wheelchair basketball is similar to regular basketball but is played in a wheelchair.&nbsp; Particpants must be physically disabled, adults or seniors, and able to play in a sports wheelchair.&nbsp; There are available sports wheelchairs for use at the recreation center.&nbsp;</p>

Wheelchair basketball is similar to regular basketball but is played in a wheelchair. Particpants must be physically disabled and able to play in a sports wheelchair.

(718) 293-5934

victor.campbell@nyc.parks.gov

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Free Outdoor Exercise Classes in Morningside Park

2015-11-02T00:00:00.000

07:00

07:45

At the entrance to the Fieldhouse at West 112th Street and Manhattan Ave.

<p>This class involves walking and using park benches to work various muscle groups.&nbsp;</p><p>Led by Nancy Bruning, certified fitness trainer and creator of the Morningside Park Green Gym Progam.&nbsp;</p>

This class involves walking and using park benches to work various muscle groups.

419-962-6292

nancy@nancercize.net

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Registration Closed: Pelham Bay Park Woodland & Coastal Clean Up

2013-03-27T00:00:00.000

09:00

13:00

<p> <em>This event is now full.</em></p><p> Please&nbsp;join the Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV)&nbsp;in a storm cleanup of the woodlands of&nbsp;Pelham Bay&nbsp;Park. Your help is needed to restore the forest and clear out storm debris. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech lead at the Northeast corner of the Orchard Beach Parking Lot.. Space is limited.</p><p> Registration is required for this event.</p>

Please join the Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) in a storm cleanup of the woodlands of Pelham Bay Park. Your help is needed to restore the forest.

(212) 360-3317

Nav@parks.nyc.gov

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Seniors Fitness in Roy Wilkins Park

2016-10-27T00:00:00.000

09:00

11:00

<p>Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City.<br /><br />Just like City Parks Foundation&rsquo;s free sports, arts, and education programs for kids and communities throughout New York City, CityParks Seniors Fitness aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies always benefit from physical activity. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p><p>Yoga - T/Th - 9am</p><p>Tennis - T/Th - 10am</p>

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

2123608172

Sports@CityParksFoundation.org

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Wave Hill Winter Survival Wonders: Talk and Walk

2014-02-01T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p> How do plants and animals survive our harsh New York winters? Naturalist Gabriel Willow combines a multimedia presentation with an outdoor walk to illustrate the challenges faced by plant and animals during the chilliest months. Witness some amazing adaptive strategies that help them survive, from hibernation to migration to &ldquo;anti-freeze-laced&rdquo; blood.</p><p> Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.</p>

Naturalist Gabriel Willow combines a multimedia presentation with an outdoor walk to illustrate the challenges faced by plant and animals during the chilliest months.

(718) 549-3200

pressroom@wavehill.org

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Exhibit: Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair

2015-07-09T00:00:00.000

07:00

20:00

Enter through 172nd St and Amsterdam Ave entrance

<p>Located along the esplanade leading up to the recently opened High Bridge,&nbsp;<em>Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair</em>&nbsp;is a group exhibition of nine artists&rsquo; public artworks. In a frantic world, finding a chair can be almost impossible and settling comfortably into one can be an enormous satisfaction. Sitting in the wrong seat can cause anxiety and an even pain. Exhibiting artists Dan Bergman, Allan Cyprys, Robert Dell, Gregoire Ferland, Esther Grillo, Christina Jorge, Siena Gillann Porta, Herb Rosenberg and Chuck von Schmidt respond imaginatively to the notion of sitting or using a chair.&nbsp;<em>Oh Sit!</em>&nbsp;is framed as an imperative, a command&mdash;a way of asking the viewer to look and really consider the concept &ldquo;chair&rdquo; both objectively and subjectively.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/parks/art">www.nyc.gov/parks/art</a>.</p>

NYC Parks is pleased to host Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair will be on view through November 8, 2015 in Highbridge Park located in northern Manhattan.

(212) 360-1311

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays

2017-07-02T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>On Sundays, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/adventure-course">Alley Pond Park Adventure Course</a>&nbsp;offers free outdoor adventure that fosters trust, communication,&nbsp;and team building at Alley Pond Park. The program&nbsp;includes both low and high elements.&nbsp;</p><p>The Adventure Course is open to&nbsp;individuals, small groups of friends,&nbsp;and family, ages 8 and up.&nbsp;Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Valid photo identificaiton is required. You must wear sneakers.</p><p><strong>Registration</strong><br />Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Please visit our <a href="http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register">Urban Park Rangers&#39;&nbsp;Events Registration&nbsp;page</a> to enter your name in the lottery. Registration opens on June 26. We recommend that people who receive a response arrive a half-hour early before each program.&nbsp;</p>

Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration is on June 26.

(718) 217-2685

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Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday

2017-01-29T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:00

<p>Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-in Sunday. In the Winter Workspace today are&nbsp;Rosemarie Fiore,&nbsp;Summer McCorkle, and&nbsp;Yeon Jin Kim. Stop by Glyndor Gallery to speak to the artists and get a closer look at the creative process.</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.</p>

Stop by Glyndor Gallery to speak to the artists and get a closer look at the creative process.

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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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Pumpkin Patch

2016-10-22T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:30

<p>October is Pumpkin Month at Queens&nbsp;Farm! Enjoy wandering through our patch to find your perfect pumpkin. A memorable farm adventure for the whole family!</p><ul> <li>Prices based on circumference of pumpkin (range from $4 up to $50)</li> <li>On Mondays through Fridays, pumpkins may be purchased in our Gift Shop (while supplies last)</li> <li>On Sunday, October 30,&nbsp;there&nbsp;is a $5 admission to enter farm grounds for Children&#39;s Fall Festival; all other scheduled days there is no fee to enter Pumpkin Patch</li> <li>Credit cards accepted in the Pumpkin Patch</li> <li>Weather permitting&nbsp;</li></ul>

October is Pumpkin Month at Queens Farm! Enjoy wandering through our patch to find your perfect pumpkin.

(718) 347-3276

info@queensfarm.org

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Prices based on circumference of pumpkin (range from $4 up to $50)

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Bryant Park Le Carrousel

2013-07-01T00:00:00.000

11:00

20:00

<p> Specially created to complement the park&rsquo;s French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.</p><div> Also available for parties.</div><div></div><div> April &ndash; May, 11am &ndash; 7pm</div><div> June &ndash; October, 11am &ndash; 8pm</div><div> (weather permitting)</div><div></div>

Le Carrousel was specially created to complement the park's French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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$2 per ride, or buy a discount card to enjoy 10 rides for $15.

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June Summer Rowing Camp

2018-06-18T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

<p>Our two-week camp is designed for beginners and novices. We focus on the fundamentals of the sport and build a foundation for rowing in the future. Rowing camps are a great way to spend time outdoors, discover an exciting new sport, make friends, all in the heart of New York City. This camp also prepares participants for continued improvement for the upcoming fall season.&nbsp;<br /><br />By signing up for our camps your fee helps support our free rowing programs for youth and people with disabilities :)<br /><br />June 2-Week Novice Camp</p><ul> <li>June 18 &ndash; 29</li> <li>Monday &ndash; Friday, 9:00 am &ndash; 12:00 pm</li> <li>$600 per week, register for one or both weeks</li> <li>Register for week 1, June 18-22 *</li> <li>Register for week 2, June 25-29 *</li></ul>

Two-week rowing camp is designed for beginners and novices. We focus on the fundamentals of the sport and build a foundation for rowing in the future.

rlyon@rownewyork.org

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$600 per week

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Youth Wheelchair Basketball

2014-11-30T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>NYC Parks&#39; Chelsea Recreation Center is starting a new sports program for children with physical disabilities ages 6-21. &nbsp;Come out and learn to play wheelchair basketball with the New York Rollin&#39; Fury!&nbsp; There are sportschairs available for use at&nbsp;Chelsea Recreation Center, if needed.</p><p>For more information, contact Emmanuel Diaz at Emmanuel.Diaz@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 255-3705.</p>

NYC Parks' Chelsea Recreation Center is starting a new sports program for children with physical disabilities ages 6-21. Come out and learn to play wheelchair basketball with the New York Rollin' Fury!

(212) 255-3705

Emmanuel.Diaz@parks.nyc.gov

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NYC Parks Recreation Center membership is required.

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Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents Macbeth

2016-07-13T00:00:00.000

20:00

21:30

<p>See a free performance of this classic Shakespeare play presented by&nbsp;Classical Theatre of Harlem.</p><p>Performances will take place on Tuesdays through Sundays. Friday&#39;s performances will begin at 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;No performance on Mondays.</p><p>In Association with SummerStage By William Shakespeare, Directed by Carl Cofield, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

See a free performance of this classic Shakespeare play in Marcus Garvey Park.

(917) 797-9938

marcusgarveyparkalliance@gmail.com

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Learn to Ride

2017-09-09T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages&nbsp;five and older how to ride a two-wheeler.</p><p>Please pre-register at <a href="http://www.bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-kids">bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-kids</a>,</p><p>For accessibility information, contact Shawn James by&nbsp;September 6&nbsp;at (718) 393-7370.</p>

Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages five and older how to ride a two-wheeler.

(718) 393-7370

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-08-04T00:00:00.000

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) 421-2021

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Urban Farm Exploration Day

2018-05-19T00:00:00.000

11:00

17:00

<p>Take a self-guided tour through the Urban Farm to see the variety of fruits and vegetables that we are growing this season.&nbsp;Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.</p>

Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.

(212) 830-7722

publicprograms@randallsisland.org

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Art Exhibition - Notched Bodies: Insects In Contemporary Art

2013-10-04T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Third floor gallery

<p> This exhibition features eleven contemporary artists who offer probing personal interpretations on the importance of insects through a variety of media: Brandon Balleng&eacute;e, Joianne Bittle, Rebecca Clark, Emilie Clark, Talia Greene, Asuka Hishiki, Julian Montague, Lisa Murch, Julia Oldham, Christy Rupp, and Ben Snead. The show is curated by Jennifer Lantzas, NYC Parks&rsquo; Public Art Coordinator.</p><p> This exhibition takes its name from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle&rsquo;s classification of insects by their similar traits: six legs and clearly segmented or &ldquo;notched&rdquo; bodies. &nbsp;Humans have had a long and complex relationship with insects. Their alien appearance can be jarring or off-putting, but upon closer inspection insects are works of art. They are often seen as pests or invaders; however, their critical role in our ecosystem and daily lives is increasingly clear as urban farming, gardening, and the impact of syndromes like Colony Collapse Disorder become prevalent. Insects are keen indicators of the health of our environment. They help break down and decompose rotting materials, which reintroduces rich nutrients into the soil.&nbsp; They are also the first line of defense against invasive plants and other harmful insects.</p><p> Located on the Arsenal lawn, Brandon Balleng&eacute;e&rsquo;s outdoor light installation creates interactions between nocturnal arthropods and humans. In the gallery, Joianne Bittle&rsquo;s <em>Goliath Beetle</em> is removed from his natural surroundings and placed on a gold background, referencing religious icons from the Byzantine era. A botanic wallpaper installation by Talia Greene is inhabited by a colony of weaver ants, illustrating our vain attempts to impose order on the natural world. Faux books and records designed by Julian Montague document the hypothetical history of pest control. In her videos, Julia Oldham translates insects&rsquo; behaviors into choreographed performances. Ben Snead paints insects in geometric patterns&mdash;a personal classification system based on aesthetics rather than science. Rebecca Clark, Emilie Clark, Asuka Hishiki, Lisa Murch, and Christy Rupp also present diverse artworks that herald insects as fascinating creatures to be studied, understood and celebrated.</p>

An exhibition of eleven contemporary artists who offer probing personal interpretations on the importance of insects through a variety of media.

(212) 360-8163

Artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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2018 Senior Games Basketball Clinic

2018-03-15T00:00:00.000

08:00

10:00

<p>Get Ready!&nbsp;Get Set! Let&#39;s Go!&nbsp;The 2018 <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a>, for adults ages 50 and older, is right around the corner.</p><p>In preparation for the Senior Games, St. John&#39;s Recreation Center will be hosting basketball clinics to help you strengthen those sharp basketball skills. The clinic will take place every Tuesday aand Thursday in the center&#39;s gym. Come out and work with some of our best instructors to get you ready for the Games of your life!</p>

In preparation for the Senior Games, St. John's Recreation Center will be hosting basketball clinics to help you strengthen those sharp basketball skills.

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

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Plein Air Landscape Drawing

2014-06-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

Join artist Geri Smith to develop artistic direction while building technical and compositional skills in an outdoor setting. Learn how to simplify gardens and landscape into essential shape, tone, texture, and line, creating a personal visual vocabulary of b/w graphite drawings. All levels welcome. Please bring a folding chair. Materials list provided. Six classes.&nbsp;Registration required at info@bpmm.org or (718) 885-1461.&nbsp;

Join artist Geri Smith to develop artistic direction while building technical and compositional skills in an outdoor setting. Learn how to simplify gardens and landscape into essential…

(718) 885-1461

ebruzelius@bpmm.org

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$175; members $140

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Holiday Food Drive

2016-11-04T00:00:00.000

08:00

22:00

<p>Help St. Mary&#39;s Recreation Center feed the hungry.</p><p>Drop off your donations of canned and&nbsp;dry foods in our lobby for donation. You&#39;re also welcome to learn more about us, so please ask if you&#39;d like&nbsp;a tour.</p>

Help St. Mary's Recreation Center feed the hungry. Please drop off your donations of canned and dry foods in our lobby for donation.

(718) 402-5155

Theresa.Marrero@parks.nyc.gov

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Recreation Center membership is required.

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Children's Story Time & Art

2015-07-24T00:00:00.000

10:00

10:30

<p>Enjoy interactive story time with songs, nursery rhymes, stories,&nbsp;and poems for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will create a work of art inspired by the stories to take home.</p>

Enjoy interactive story time with songs, nursery rhymes, stories, and poems for toddlers and preschoolers.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Scylla Playground Ribbon Cutting

2013-07-23T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

Adjacent to the Randall's Island Urban Farm

<p> Join the Randall&rsquo;s Island Park Alliance and the New York City Parks Department for a ribbon cutting ceremony and the grand reopening of the newly-renovated&nbsp;Scylla Playground, adjacent to the&nbsp;<a href="http://randallsisland.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69e6e12a3fb23cbfab757f5cd&amp;id=5fe8ea1e3e&amp;e=04491e22c4" target="_blank">Randall&#39;s Island Urban Farm.</a></p><p> Children from the Randall&#39;s Island Kids Camp will be on hand to cut the ribbon and activate the brand new spray shower.&nbsp;</p><p> Transportation will be provided from the touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge to the Scylla Playground.</p><p> For driving directions and more information, visit <a href="http://randallsisland.org">randallsisland.org</a>.</p>

Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance &the New York City Parks Department for a ribbon cutting ceremony and the grand reopening of the newly-renovated Scylla Playground!

(212) 860-1899

anndrew.vacca@parks.nyc.gov

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Hatha Yoga

2015-11-08T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:15

<p>Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body and spirit with a yoga practice. Classes are led by&nbsp;Yoga for Blissdirector&nbsp;Neem Dewji&nbsp;and other certified instructors. Ms. Dewji is certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body and spirit with a yoga practice. Classes are led by Yoga for Blissdirector Neem…

(718) 549-3200

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Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Membership card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

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Family Art Project: Buds Buds Buds

2015-04-26T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Explore some of Wave Hill&rsquo;s many budding trees and observe the myriad shapes and sizes of these flowery beginnings. Visit and sketch the nearby magnolia tree with its massive spring flower buds. Then, using a wood base, paper and a variety of natural materials, make your own sculptural tree. It could even be a magnolia replica! Free with admission to the grounds.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</p>

Explore some of Wave Hill’s many budding trees and observe the myriad shapes and sizes of these flowery beginnings. Visit and sketch the nearby magnolia tree with its massive…

718-549-3200

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

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Seasonal Explorers: Magical March

2015-03-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

10:45

<p>Celebrate the start of the spring season by joining the Greenbelt staff for some fun-filled activities, crafts, stories, and hikes (weather permitting). This mini-series will consist of three Saturdays morning sessions and are suitable for ages 5 to 7 years old, accompanied by a chaperone.&nbsp; Join us for one week or all three.&nbsp; Registration and pre-payment&nbsp;required.&nbsp;</p>

Celebrate the start of the spring season by joining the Greenbelt staff for some fun-filled activities, crafts, stories and hikes (weather permitting). This mini-series will consist of…

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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Fee per week: $8 non-members/$6 Greenbelt members Register and pre-pay for all 3 weeks and save: $21 for non-members/$15 for Greenbelt Conservancy members.

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Riding the Waves Exhibit

2015-01-05T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p>&nbsp;The new Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center presents&nbsp;Riding the Waves, a new exhibit of the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication. The premiere exhibit will feature select pieces from the collection of the museum&#39;s founder, Mr. Samir Farag. The exhibit will run through January 2015.</p>

The new Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center will open Riding the Waves, a new exhibit of the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication. The premiere…

(718) 227-1403

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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