LOCATION CHANGE: Celebrate Brooklyn! Old School Funk & Hip-Hop Dance Party
Date: May 23, 2013 Due to rain, the event has moved to the Bell House. Bridging the gap between Prince and Dr. Dre, Zapp's bass-heavy beats and infectious talk box melodies will take you back to a time...
View ArticleBig Apple Circus Presents: Legendarium - A Journey into Circus Past
Date: May 23, 2013 Travel back to when circus traditions were born and witness incredible acts that would have had the villagers chattering for days! The courageous mid-air flips and catches of a man...
View ArticleChildren Under The Stars Art Showcase
Date: May 23, 2013The "Children Under The Stars" showcase is an exhibition of artwork that Parks Afterschool children have produced throughout the year. Their works' will be on display from 6pm-8pm at...
View ArticleBirding Tours at Bryant Park
Date: May 23, 2013Discover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with guided tours. Presented in partnership with the New York City Audubon Society.Start time:...
View ArticleGarden Crew
Date: May 23, 2013The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in...
View ArticleNature On The Go!
Date: May 23, 2013 Come have fun in nature. A Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can be active and learn about the nature that is all around us.Start...
View ArticleAnimal Encounter at Prospect Park
Date: May 23, 2013Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s...
View ArticleNature's Helpers
Date: May 23, 2013 Spend time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep the Park clean. Families are encouraged to come and take a tour of the Park and its waterways and help keep it clean along...
View ArticleHigh Line Field Station
Date: May 23, 2013 Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line. The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart,...
View ArticleBryant Park Piano
Date: May 23, 2013Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of...
View ArticleBryant Park Juggling
Date: May 23, 2013Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons. All skill levels are welcome and equipment is provided. Start time: 12:00 pmEnd time: 1:00 pmContact phone: (212)...
View ArticleRide The Carousel in Prospect Park
Date: May 23, 2013 Located in the Park’s "Children’s Corner," the Carousel features 51 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer, and two dragon-pulled chariots. Carved in 1912 by Charles...
View ArticleBryant Park Reading Room
Date: May 23, 2013Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.Start time: 11:00 amEnd time: 7:00 pmContact phone:...
View ArticleBryant Park Ping Pong
Date: May 23, 2013Test your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.Start...
View ArticleBryant Park Games
Date: May 23, 2013Take a game break with an eclectic selection of favorite tabletop games for free. From scrabble and mancala to dominoes and more.Start time: 11:00 amEnd time: 7:00 pmContact phone:...
View ArticleBryant Park: Le Carrousel
Date: May 23, 2013La Carrousel was specially created to complement the park’s French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music. $2 per ride, or buy a discount card to...
View ArticleBryant Park Petanque
Date: May 23, 2013Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club. Available...
View ArticleBryant Park Chess
Date: May 23, 2013Game boards, including chess, checkers, and backgammon, are available for a small fee. Provided by the Marshall Chess Club.Start time: 11:00 amEnd time: 8:00 pmContact phone: (212)...
View ArticleBig Apple Circus Presents: Legendarium - A Journey into Circus Past
Date: May 23, 2013 Travel back to when circus traditions were born and witness incredible acts that would have had the villagers chattering for days! The courageous mid-air flips and catches of a man...
View ArticleStreet Types: Turn of the Century Portraiture By Alice Austen
Date: May 23, 2013 This show explores the portraits Alice Austen made on the streets of Manhattan at the turn of the last century. Her curious work captured the faces of New York City’s working class,...
View ArticleAdaptive Sports Field Day
Date: May 23, 2013 School children are welcome at this fun, adaptive track and field day. Participate in the softball throw, javelin, discus and relay race events. There will also be bocce and lawn...
View ArticleCityParks PuppetMobile Presents "Little Red's Hood"
Date: May 23, 2013 Little Red’s Hood is a fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal to kids. The production features a dozen,...
View ArticleGreenbelt Tree Tots
Date: May 23, 2013 Join us for a dynamic exploration of the wonders of the forest. Through hands-on activities, observations, finger plays, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the...
View ArticleThe Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit
Date: May 23, 2013 Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The...
View ArticleWoodland Discovery Kit in Central Park
Date: May 23, 2013 Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a...
View ArticleCatch & Release Fishing
Date: May 23, 2013 Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must...
View ArticleCranio-Sacral Relaxation
Date: May 23, 2013Craniosacral therapy and relaxation is a deeply relaxing technique, somewhat like yoga, that makes you feel as though you are floating on water.You may experience yourself drifting in...
View ArticleChanging Lenses Photo Exhibition
Date: May 23, 2013 Students from the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation present a photography exhibition entitled Changing Lenses at Poe Park Visitors Center. The exhibition marks the...
View Articleerik benson: The Park
Date: May 23, 2013Erik Benson’s paintings depict the landscape of everyday metropolitan life, created with thousands of shapes hand-cut from dried sheets of acrylic paint. Benson uses this painstaking...
View ArticleShape Up NYC: Couch to 5K
Date: May 23, 2013 Join Shape Up NYC for a free outdoor Couch to 5K class each week. No registration is required, just show up ready to work out. Couch to 5K is a beginner program for the aspiring...
View ArticleFitness Walk
Date: May 23, 2013Adults can join us on a free fitness walking program every Tuesday and Thursday morning. This program is terrific for adults of all ages.Start time: 9:00 amEnd time: Contact phone:...
View ArticleCelebrate National Bike Month at QBG
Date: May 23, 2013Ride your bike to QBG during the month of May and receive 50% off admission. Lock up your wheels at our bike racks and take a stroll to see the flowers (bicycles not allowed...
View ArticleArt Exhibit: Fish & Crushed Can Story- Mixed Media
Date: May 23, 2013This mixed media exhibit by artist Iandry Randriamandroso is created from discarded, crushed aluminum cans found on the streets, and cardboard and burlap from local grocery, along...
View ArticleMy Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Date: May 23, 2013 Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Saturdays, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. All of our...
View ArticleBryant Park Tai Chi
Date: May 23, 2013Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels.Start time: 7:30 amEnd time: 8:30 amContact phone:...
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