NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park

2017-11-04T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the Canarsie Park office, on 88th & Seaview 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 three&nbsp;miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home&mdash;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;<a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

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

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Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park

2018-06-19T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

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

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

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

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Green Girls After School Program

2015-11-20T00:00:00.000

16:00

18:00

<p>Green Girls is an innovative program that inspires early adolescents to excel as environmental scientists, media artists and stewards of New York City&rsquo;s precious natural resources.&nbsp;Open to girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, Green Girls continues throughout the school year with FREE weekly sessions at I.S. 204 in Long Island City Queens. Green Girls after school combines science, technology, interactive games and field trips that focus on the healthy and well-being of our waterways.</p>

Green Girls is an innovative program that inspires early adolescents to excel as environmental scientists, media artists and stewards of New York City’s precious natural…

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KCasey@CityParksFoundation.org

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Outdoor Skills: Fire Making

2017-03-11T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Fire is mankind&#39;s greatest discovery. Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly&nbsp;while exploring the great outdoors.&nbsp;</p><p>Registratioin is required. Registration opens on Wednesday, March 1. To register, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register">nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register</a>.</p>

Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors. Registration Required.

(718) 352-1769

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Bryant Park Holiday Shops

2014-12-26T00:00:00.000

11:00

20:00

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

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

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Storytime & Craft

2017-07-30T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>Bring your little nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden&nbsp;for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity.</p><p>Recommended for ages 10 and younger.</p><p>Sponsored by the World Flower Children&rsquo;s Foundation. While supplies last.</p>

Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under.…

(718) 886-3800

info@queensbotanical.org

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Free with Garden Admission: Free with Garden Admission: Adults – $6; Seniors (age 62+) – $4; Students with ID – $4; Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2; Children (3 and under) – FREE; Members – FREE

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Wilderness Survival

2013-12-21T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p> What would you do if you found yourself lost in the woods? Do you know how to build your own shelter, or start a fire without matches? What would you eat and where would you find water? &nbsp;Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild?</p><p> Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, a wilderness survival program is perfect for you. Urban Park Rangers are skilled in the techniques of wilderness survival and emergency preparedness. On these fun, family friendly programs you will learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world.</p><p> Wilderness survival programs take place in the fall and winter. All programs are family friendly, but are recommended for ages 8 years and older. Wilderness survival programs feature hands-on activities in an outdoor setting.&nbsp;</p><p> Please dress appropriately for cold weather.&nbsp;</p>

Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, a wilderness survival program is perfect for you.

(212) 846-2731

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Collage at the H. H. Biddle House

2018-03-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>For beginners and non-beginners, create collages from unique and interesting materials. Experiment with different papers, techniques and ideas to create spirited and innovative collages while learning about color, composition, texture, shape and execution. Develop your own personal style and get inspired from viewing&nbsp;works from modern masters: Pablo Picasso, Kurt Schwitters, Hannah Hoch, Henri Matisse, Jane Frank and more. Materials will be provided.</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>Space is limited, pre-registration is&nbsp;required. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="http://francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov">francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov</a>.</p>

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Summer Sports Experience at Levy Playground, Staten Island

2016-08-26T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

Cross Streets are Castleton Ave and Jewett Ave.

<p>Join NYC Parks at Levy Playground on Castleton and Jewett Ave. on Fridays from 10:00am-11:30am to play basketball. All levels&nbsp;appropriate. Ages 7-17.</p>

Join NYC Parks at Levy Playground on Castleton and Jewett Ave. on Fridays from 10:00am-11:30am to play basketball. All levels appropriate. Ages 7-17.

718-390-8023

Benny.adorno@parks.nyc.gov

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Gallery Tour

2018-11-24T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill&rsquo;s Curatorial Fellow. In a new collaboration, Wave Hill is partnering with the&nbsp;American Society of Botanical Artists&nbsp;to produce and host ASBA&rsquo;s&nbsp;21st Annual International. ASBA&rsquo;s mission is to provide a thriving, interactive community dedicated to perpetuating the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art.</p><p>This juried exhibition consists of two-dimensional original botanical art, including some specimens found at Wave Hill. In the Sunroom Project Space,&nbsp;Keren Anavy, creating a conservatory from man-made materials, responds to Wave Hill&rsquo;s late-fall landscape. Suspended from the ceiling, abstract paintings on translucent Mylar dip into shallow pools of ink and correspond to the changing colors of Wave Hill&rsquo;s seasonal plants. Anavy is also collaborating with&nbsp;Valerie Green/Dance Entropy&nbsp;on&nbsp;Utopia, a dance performance, which will be presented in the gallery.</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.</p>

This juried exhibition consists of two-dimensional original botanical art, including some specimens found at Wave Hill.

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Free with admission to the grounds. Admission is $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6.

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Seal Exploration

2015-01-11T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife.&nbsp; Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.&nbsp; Exploration Series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons.&nbsp; Winter is an amazing time of year to&nbsp;observe seals in&nbsp;the NY harbor estuary.&nbsp; You&nbsp;may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.&nbsp;</p>

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Exploration Series focuses on…

(718) 319-7258

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Evening Group Hike and Trail Run

2017-02-22T00:00:00.000

18:00

20:00

<p>Join the Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy for a hike or trail run on Wednesday evenings.&nbsp;Pick one! The hike is moderately paced, and the run is faster and more suitable for experienced trail runners. Bring a headlamp along as it is beginning to be dark when we return!</p><p>The evening hikes take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the trail runs take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>The hike and trail run usually cover approximately five miles. Headlamps are required in every season. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Bring water and a snack if you think you&#39;ll need it. No reservation is required.</p><p>This event takes place in all weather unless conditions are dangerous. For updates, please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SIGreenbelt/">Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy on Facebook</a>.</p>

Join the Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy for a hike or trail run on Wednesday evenings. Pick one!

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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Yoga

2013-09-23T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

<p> City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em>. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of September 23^rd and will offer free tennis and yoga instruction in 2 different parks in Brooklyn.</p><p> <strong>This season, <em>CityParks</em></strong><strong><em> Seniors Fitness</em></strong><strong> returns for six weeks to Marine Park in Southeast Brooklyn and South Oxford Park in Fort Greene</strong>. All activities will take place twice a week for one hour at each park through November 1, 2013. Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p><p> <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em> has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity.&nbsp; The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at every age. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.</p><p> <strong>The following is a detailed schedule for <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em> in Brooklyn for Fall 2013:</strong></p><p> <em>NOTE: Schedule subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule visit: </em><a href="http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/seniors-fitness">http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/seniors-fitness</a>.</p><p> <em>For more information about City Parks Foundation&rsquo;s free Seniors Fitness programs, please call the Sports Department at (718) 760&ndash;6999.</em></p><p> <strong><u>BROOKLYN </u></strong><br /> <strong>Marine Park</strong></p><p> Tennis &ndash; Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 AM <em>&ndash; Tennis Courts</em> at Ave. S and E. 32^nd St.</p><p> Yoga &ndash; Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM &ndash; <em>Nature Center</em> at Ave. U and E 32^nd St.</p><p> <strong>South Oxford Park</strong></p><p> Yoga &ndash; Wednesdays/Fridays at 11 AM &ndash; <em>Atlantic Commons</em> between S. Oxford St. and Cumberland St.</p>

City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of…

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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Instructional Flag Football: Manhattan

2016-09-14T00:00:00.000

16:00

18:00

Cross Streets: West 174th Street & Fort Washington Avenue

<p>Please apply <a href="www.nycgovparks.org/reg/flag-football">here</a>&nbsp;if you&#39;re interested in the NYC Parks Flag Football League in Manhattan. Due to high demand, we can&#39;t guarantee placement in the program.</p><p>The day and times provided&nbsp;are for Instructional League play only. Your Instructional League Coordinator will provide you with Citywide League teams practice and game schedule prior to the&nbsp;start of the Citywide Flag Football season.</p>

Sign up today for our Citywide Flag Football League!

(212) 234-9603

Charlene.Edwards@parks.nyc.gov

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Forest Park Super Hike (Vigorous)

2018-04-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

Participants will be notified of meeting location

<p>This extensive one-way hike highlights Forest Park&#39;s history and its surrounding neighborhoods of Kew Gardens, Glendale, Richmond Hill, and Woodhaven.&nbsp;We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, pack a light snack and bring water.</p><p>Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Hiking programs feature intensity levels ranging from light, to moderate to vigorous. Our vigorous hikes are longer, with hills and rugged terrain.</p><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>Registration is required. To register for this event, please visit our&nbsp;Urban Park Rangers <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/rangers">program registration</a> page.&nbsp;Registration opens on Wednesday, April 4.</p>

This extensive one-way hike highlights Forest Park's history and its surrouonding neighborhoods. Registration is required.

(718) 352-1769

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

2016-12-10T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

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

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

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Family Camping: Blue Heron Park, Staten Island

2016-06-25T00:00:00.000

18:00

07:00

Lottery selected participants will be notified of specific meeting location and details.

<p>We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families.&nbsp; Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families.&nbsp;The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family.&nbsp;Family Camping programs take place in all five boroughs, but space is limited and families are chosen by lottery.&nbsp;</p><p>To enter your family in the lottery, visit <a href="http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register">nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday, June 15.&nbsp;Selected parties will be notified of meeting locations and other details. &nbsp;</p>

To enter your family in the lottery, visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Wednesday, June 15.

(718) 967-3542

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Spring Birding

2017-05-14T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:30

<p>Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring! Explore the gardens and woodlands with naturalist&nbsp;Gabriel Willow&nbsp;on a quest to spot some of our favorite feathered friends as they return to the Hudson Highlands.&nbsp;Ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels.&nbsp;</p><p>This event is free with admission to the grounds.&nbsp;NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.</p>

Explore the gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow on a quest to spot some of our favorite feathered friends as they return to the Hudson Highlands.

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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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Paint it Up: Whimsical Winter Wonder...Upcycle Bottle Art - Adults

2016-12-30T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Paint and decorate your personal wine bottles or other bottles. Take inspiration from our Whimsical Winter Wonder...Exhibition.&nbsp;Participants must provide their own&nbsp;bottles, clean inside and out. All labels and gummy residue must be removed and bottles must be dry. Adults of all ages</p>

Paint and decorate your personal wine bottles or other bottles.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Sunrise: Abhaya Yoga

2016-07-18T00:00:00.000

07:30

08:30

<p>Join Sunrise Abhaya Yoga for a yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition.</p><ul> <li>Registration begins at 7 a.m.&nbsp;before each class.</li> <li>Remember to bring a mat if you have one (a limited number of mats are available on a first-come,&nbsp;first-served basis&nbsp;with a valid ID).</li> <li>Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.</li> <li>All participants must sign a waiver each morning before participating.</li></ul>

Join Sunrise Abhaya Yoga for a yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition.

info@brooklynbridgepark.org

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Hattie Carthan Community Farmers’ Market

2015-11-21T00:00:00.000

09:00

15:00

<p>Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce, stone fruits, vegetables, herbs, Hattie Carthan cage-free eggs, value-added products, and specialty farm products. Plus, enjoy youth cooking demos, communal dinners in the marketplace, fresh bread baking in a&nbsp;clay oven, free reading libraries, tiny tots gardening hours, improved lunch counter, portable apothecary,&nbsp;and ride your way to health on the Smoothie Bike Blender.</p><p>We accept: WIC/Senior Farmers&rsquo; Market Coupons, Food Stamp, EBT Cards, Health Bucks and cash for high quality food at affordable prices! Shop with your EBT card and get Health Bucks coupons for free, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables!</p><p>For general inquiries or information about our Weekly Mixed Basket program, please contact&nbsp;(212)&nbsp;561-7327 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hattiecarthancommunitymarket@yahoo.com">hattiecarthancommunitymarket@yahoo.com</a>.&nbsp;Interested in scheduling a market/farm tour for your group? Call (718)&nbsp;638-3566 to learn about events in the market.</p>

Shop for fresh, locally-grown produce, stone fruits, vegetables, herbs, Hattie Carthan cage-free eggs, value-added products, and specialty farm products.

(212) 561-7327

hattiecarthancommunitymarket@yahoo.com

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Movies Under the Stars: ET

2018-07-18T00:00:00.000

20:30

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<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive before&nbsp;8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p>

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the...

718-430-1825

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TreesCount! Data Jam

2016-06-04T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

Second Floor

<p>NYC Parks will unveil NYC&rsquo;s latest urban forest dataset. This is the most spatially accurate map of New York City&rsquo;s street trees. Join NYC Parks, BetaNYC, TreesCount! partners, tree care volunteers, and other civic hackers to improve our understanding of, and plan for the future of our City&rsquo;s urban forest!</p><p>To spark and sustain public engagement, NYC Parks launched the TreesCount! 2015 campaign. To date, more than 2,300 New Yorkers have voluntreered helping complete the first comprehensive map of our city&rsquo;s street trees. Now, we are looking for data scientists, statisticians, developers, designers, visualizers, cartographers, and quants to help us transform the data&nbsp;gathered thus far&nbsp;into actionable insights. Bring your skills, questions, and creativity to this data jam!</p><p>You can find out more about our challenges on&nbsp;<a href="https://beta.nyc/2016/05/20/nyc-treescount-data-jam-challenges/">this blog post</a>.</p><p>We have a limited amount of scholarship tickets for students, unemployed, or underemployed. You can apply for a scholarship ticket or volunteer to work the event via <a href="https://betanyc.forms.fm/treescount-data-jam-scholarship-application">this form</a>. If&nbsp;selected, we will inform you two weeks prior to the event.</p><p>At the event, we will have professional sitters from Sitters Studio providing care for our youngest participants.&nbsp;We can accommodate, newborns, infants, toddlers, and up. Our venue will be a child-friendly environment. If you are interested in bringing a child and have them&nbsp;jam&nbsp;with you, you can do that too.</p><p>Support for this event is provided by the Mayor&#39;s Office of Technology + Innovation, NYC Open Data, our host Civic Hall, Microsoft Civic, and CartoDB.</p><p>This data jam is part of a national day for civic action. For more information, check out the National Day of Civic Hacking.</p>

We are looking for data scientists, statisticians, developers, designers, visualizers, cartographers, and quants. Bring your skills, questions, and creativity to this data jam!

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$10. To purchase tickets, please visit <a href="http://treescountdatajam.eventbrite.com/?aff=NYCgov">TreesCount! Data Jam on Eventbrite</a>.

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Journey to the Stars

2017-08-24T00:00:00.000

20:30

10:30

<p>Gaze across the New York sky and all the wonders it holds with Amateur Astronomers Association of New York.&nbsp;On Thursday nights in July and August, members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York will set up hi-powered telescopes for stargazing sessions that are free and open to the public. Weather permitting.</p>

Gaze across the New York sky and all the wonders it holds with Amateur Astronomers Association of New York.

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Art In the Garden: Paul Lin & Botanical Therapeutic Art

2015-02-10T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:30

<p>Blending fine art and traditional crafts, Lin explores natural materials, transforming them into stunning landscapes and portraits.&nbsp; Watch for news about an art workshop and closing reception in the Spring Calendar and on our website</p>

Art In the Garden: Paul Lin- Botanical Therapeutic Art Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 20 to April 12 in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery. (Note: The…

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Admission to the garden: $4 Adult; $3 Seniors; $2 Students with ID and children over 3

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Special Express Arts

2016-12-22T00:00:00.000

11:00

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<p>Engaging, exciting,&nbsp;and inspiring special needs adults through the arts, for self expression.</p>

Engaging, exciting, and inspiring special needs adults through the arts, for self expression.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Broadway in Bryant Park

2017-07-06T00:00:00.000

12:30

13:30

<p>The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows. Hosted by LiteFM DJs.</p><p><strong>JULY 6</strong></p><p>Hosted by Christine Nagy and includes performances from:<br />Preshow: Winner of Steinway&rsquo;s Rising Star on Broadway Contest<br />STOMP<br />Groundhog Day<br />Wicked<br />The Phantom of the Opera</p><p><strong>JULY 13</strong></p><p>Hosted by Delilah and includes performances from:<br />Preshow: Aruba Tourist Authority Carnival Dancers<br />Kinky Boots<br />Beautiful: The Carole King Musical<br />School of Rock<br />Soulpepper on 42nd Street</p><p><strong>JULY 20</strong></p><p>Today&rsquo;s show is hosted by Rich Kaminski and includes performances from:<br />Waitress<br />Chicago<br />Cats<br />Spamilton: An American Parody</p><p><strong>JULY 27</strong></p><p>Hosted by Delilah and includes performances from:<br />A Bronx Tale<br />Anastasia: Home at Last<br />Avenue Q<br />The Imbible</p><p><strong>AUGUST 3</strong></p><p>Hosted by Bob Bronson and includes performances from:<br />Preshow: Aruba Tourist Authority Carnival Dancers<br />Miss Saigon<br />Natasha, Pierre &amp; the Great Comet of 1812<br />Broadway Dreams</p><p><strong>AUGUST 10</strong></p><p>Hosted by Helen Little and includes performances from:<br />Preshow: Brooke Shapiro<br />Come From Away<br />Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<br />Bandstand<br />Curvy Widow</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.

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Free Carousel Rides

2018-08-09T00:00:00.000

12:00

18:00

<p>Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday in August for free carousel rides for children 12 and under in Prospect Park,&nbsp;at the park&#39;s historic Carousel.&nbsp;Funded by NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.</p><p>Love the Carousel? <a href="https://donate.prospectpark.org/campaign/prospect-park-alliance-membership/c152343?">Become a Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter Member</a> to enjoy free carousel rides all season long, and discounts on birthday parties at the Carousel!</p>

Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday in August for free carousel rides in Prospect Park!

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Bryant Park Putting Green

2014-08-14T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

Southwest corner of Bryant Park, near 6th Avenue.

<p> Practice your technique, perfect your distance and speed, or bring the kids to play on the green, all free of charge. Golf balls and clubs are provided.&nbsp;</p>

Practice your technique, perfect your distance and speed, or bring the kids to play on the green, all free of charge. Golf balls and clubs are provided.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Central Park Tour: The Art of the Park

2014-08-10T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p> Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle and see how Central Park&#39;s interwoven landscapes began as a series of images envisioned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. The route involves many hills and stairs.</p><p> Space is limited; advance registration suggested. Tickets available onsite with credit card only. Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start of the tour to allow time for check in. For the courtesy of other guests, those arriving after the start time cannot be accommodated.<br /> <br /> <strong>Ticket sales are final.</strong> Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30 mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 or heat index above 95 degrees).<br /> <br /> Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/custom-tours/">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p> For the latest information or to see more dates for this tour, check the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/">calendar</a>. Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.</p>

Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle and see how the Park's interwoven landscapes began as a series of images envisioned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.

(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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Union Square Holiday Market

2015-11-27T00:00:00.000

11:00

21:00

<p>Shop for&nbsp;the holidays at Union Square Park!&nbsp;</p><p>Wander through the holly-lined ailes&nbsp;and connect with local artisans who are selling their wares, from&nbsp;home goods and winter wear accessories to gourmet goodies and cute gift ideas.&nbsp;</p><p>The Union Square Holiday Market is open from November 19 to December 24. Weekday hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturdays, the market is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Sundays, the market is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>For this year&#39;s vendor list, please visit the Union Square Holiday Market&#39;s website at <a href="http://urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market/">urbanspacenyc.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NYC Parks Pop-up Shop at the Union Square Holiday Market</strong><br />Visit our new pop-up shop to purchase park-themed gifts, including limited-edition archival prints. <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/parks-merchandise">Here&#39;s a peek at what&#39;s in our shop</a>.</p>

Shop for the holidays at Union Square Park!

(212) 529-9262

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Volunteers Needed for Carousel Opening Day

2018-05-05T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Volunteers are needed for the set up and breakdown of the event and for assisting with activities during the day.&nbsp;</p><p>To volunteer, you must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers younger than 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp;</p><p>Gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring water and a light snack.</p>

Volunteers are needed for the set up and breakdown of the event and for assisting with activities during the day.

(718) 667-2165 x 311

Jeanne.Paliswiat@parks.nyc.gov

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Nature's Workshop: Taste of Nature

2016-02-21T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Urban Park Rangers Nature Centers are your gateway to New York City parks.&nbsp; Each serves as an in&ndash;park community center for public education, recreational activities, and environmental studies. The centers serve as both starting points for walking tours and workshop sites for educational programs for the whole family.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>This winter, join us for the Nature&#39;s Workshop series.&nbsp; Each program in this series explores its topic in depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. All supplies provided.&nbsp;In this program learn how everyday food sometimes has surprising origins. &nbsp;Discover how many familiar tastes are created with common plants.</p>

Urban Park Rangers Nature Centers are your gateway to New York City parks. Discover how many familiar tastes are created with common plants.

718-548-0912

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Bryant Park Le Carrousel

2013-10-26T00:00:00.000

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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Shape Up NYC: Zumba Toning

2014-05-17T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:30

<p> Zumba&nbsp;is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!</p><p> The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.</p>

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

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Summer in the Square: Wake Up With Yoga

2015-07-23T00:00:00.000

07:00

07:45

<p>Atmananda Yoga presents Wake Up With Yoga every Thursday. Join us to get your day started with a little zen!</p><p>For more information, please visit the <a href="http://summerinthesquare.com/event-calendar-1/2015/5/27/wake-up-yoga-with-atmananda">Summer in the Square website</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Join us to get your day started with a little zen!

info@unionsquarenyc.org

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Tai Chi

2014-08-01T00:00:00.000

11:30

12:30

Learn the correct Tai Chi movements and walking and breathing techniques, with a professional Tai&nbsp;Chi instructor.

Learn the correct Tai Chi movements, walk and breathing techniques, with a professional Tai Chi instructor.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Kids Week Staten Island: Wildlife Puppet Show

2016-04-27T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Get set to hear and see stories and myths come to life through simple puppetry storytelling. &nbsp;All are welcome, but this program is geared for children ages&nbsp;12 and under.</p>

Get set to hear and see stories and myths come to life through simple puppetry storytelling.

(718) 967-3542

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CANCELLED: Forest Crew

2013-11-02T00:00:00.000

12:30

15:00

Meet at Staircase off of Laurel Hill Terrace.

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p> From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP&rsquo;s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.</p><p> RSVP by emailing <a href="mailto:volunteer@nyrp.org">volunteer@nyrp.org</a>.</p>

This training session will include basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation.

(917) 291-6436

volunteer@nyrp.org

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Memorial Weekend Concert with Bronx Arts Ensemble

2015-05-24T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p>Bronx Arts Ensemble&rsquo;s purpose is to nourish the arts in the Bronx, serving its diverse communities and developing audiences through arts education and musical performances of the highest professional standard.</p>

Bronx Arts Ensemble’s annual treat is held south of the Nature Center. Their purpose is to nourish the arts in the Bronx, serving its diverse communities and developing…

(718) 601-7399

info@bronxartsensemble.org

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Summer on the Hudson Picture Show: Beasts of the Southern Wild

2015-07-29T00:00:00.000

20:00

23:00

<p>Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier movies on the pier.&nbsp;In this film,&nbsp;six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love when faced with both her hot-tempered father&#39;s fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs.</p><p>The film will begin when it is dark enough to see the image on the screen which is dependent on the sunset, generally around 8:30pm.&nbsp; Seating will open at 6:30, and is first come first serve and people can reserve chairs for their friends once onsite. We put out chairs (about 250 of them) and they normally fill by 7:30 and ground seating is available in front and behind the chair section.&nbsp; Front ground seating is for blankets/butts on ground (the pier is hard made of pavers) &amp; picnics are welcome if trash is disposed of properly.&nbsp; Dogs are welcome on leash and off chairs. People may bring their own chairs and place them behind our chairs on the dark pavers, if they choose to bring them. There is no seating or standing in the Southern aisle of the pier. @summeronhudson for weather updates</p>

Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier movies on the pier.

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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Art In the Garden: Paul Lin & Botanical Therapeutic Art

2015-03-17T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:30

<p>Blending fine art and traditional crafts, Lin explores natural materials, transforming them into stunning landscapes and portraits.&nbsp; Watch for news about an art workshop and closing reception in the Spring Calendar and on our website</p>

Art In the Garden: Paul Lin- Botanical Therapeutic Art Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 20 to April 12 in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery. (Note: The…

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Admission to the garden: $4 Adult; $3 Seniors; $2 Students with ID and children over 3

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Conference House Tours

2014-10-10T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

Come to the Conference House in Tottenville for guided tours through an historic house where Benjamin Franklin, Edward Rutledge, John Adams, and Lord Howe met in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. &nbsp;After taking a guided tour, experience the rich views of nature at Conference House Park, as well as stopping by the Visitor&#39;s Center to view our rotating exhibits!&nbsp;

Come to The Conference House in Tottenville for guided tours through an historic house where Benjamin Franklin, Edward Rutledge, John Adams and Lord Howe met in an attempt to end the…

(718) 984-6046

service@conferencehouse.org

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$4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, children under 5 and members are free

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3 to 6 Club

2016-06-17T00:00:00.000

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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Yoga in The Battery

2017-07-26T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

Yoga sessions take place on the lawn between Castle Clinton National Monument and SeaGlass Carousel.

<p>Join Tejal Yoga and The Battery Conservancy for weekly yoga practice on The Battery Woodland lawn, newly reopened after two years of rejuvenation. With views of the Fountain, the blooming Bosque, and majestic Lady Liberty, it might be the most beautiful place to practice in the city!</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-battery-september-2017-tickets-37658156560">RSVP is required</a>.&nbsp;Donations are welcome.</p>

Join Tejal Yoga and The Battery Conservancy for weekly yoga practice on The Battery Woodland lawn, newly reopened after two years of rejuvenation.

(212) 344-3491

info@thebattery.org

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Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric

2019-03-03T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

<p>&quot;Threads&quot; examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the Conference House collection of antique tools of the trade such as flax break, hackle, carder, and spinning wheel.</p><p>The exhibit includes dried flax plant samples, yarn, and linens. Linen, a natural textile used and valued by humans for thousands of years for its useful properties, was the fabric of choice in colonial America. Linen fabric is made from the cellulose fibers that grow inside of the stalks of the flax plant. Linum usitatissimum is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history.&nbsp;</p>

"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the Conference House collection of antique tools of the trade such as flax break, hackle, carder, and spinning wheel.

(718) 984-6046

Admin@conferencehouse.org

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Bilingual Children's Stories: LINC Read Aloud

2018-06-20T00:00:00.000

15:30

17:00

<p>This bilingual children&#39;s program will start with a story about a frog. There will be activities after the reading for the whole family.&nbsp;</p>

This bilingual children's program will start with a story about a frog. There will be activities after the reading for the whole family.

(212) 304-9422

info@dyckmanfarmhouse.org

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Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens

2018-10-11T00:00:00.000

07:00

19:00

<p>White-tail deer are herbivores, which means they eat plants.&nbsp;While there are no plant species that are truly deer-proof, deer do develop preferences and will ignore many types of plants in their grazing patterns.&nbsp;Planting with a high diversity of plant species will minimize the impact that any deer will have&nbsp; in your garden.</p><p>The gardens around the Conference House Visitors&#39; Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat.&nbsp;See which plants may work for your home!</p><p>WildlifeNYC is a campaign launched by the City of New York to increase public awareness about urban wildlife, and how humans can live harmoniously with the animals who also call the Big Apple home.</p>

The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!

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The Magic of Rogue

2017-07-23T00:00:00.000

16:00

16:45

<p>Every Sunday,&nbsp;Fantasy Forest Amusement Park&nbsp;offers free kid-friendly entertainment. The performances are at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About&nbsp;The Magic of Rogue</strong><br />As seen on America&rsquo;s Got Talent, Rogue brings a combination of magic and comedy.&nbsp;With tons of audience interaction, this show is a mixture of music, flowers, fire, and animals.&nbsp;Everyone will be amazed!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Fantasy Forest</strong><br />Fantasy Forest Amusement Park&nbsp;is located next to the Queens Zoo&nbsp;in the Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Fantasy Forest is home to The Flushing Meadows Carousel, The Corona Cobra Coaster, and other fun attractions and games.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;Although the entertainment is free, there is a fee to ride the carousel, ride other attractions,&nbsp;and purchase items from the concession stand.</p>

As seen on America’s Got Talent, Rogue brings a combination of magic and comedy. With tons of audience interaction, this show is a mixture of music, flowers, fire, and animals.

(718) 788-2676

info@nycarousel.com

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Fall Foliage Walk: Ft Greene Tree Trail

2014-10-25T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Get inspired by the beauty of fall colors and enjoy the outdoors on this light hike.&nbsp; Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to some common trees found in New York City along the tree trail.&nbsp; Light hikes are a leisurely stroll on mostly paved paths.&nbsp; For all hiking programs we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.</p>

Get inspired by the beauty of fall colors and enjoy the outdoors on this light hike. Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to some common trees found in New York…

(718) 421-2021

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