Events

Ongoing

Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation

Opening day of a new exhibition that highlights works by 28 contemporary artists of Chinese descent, who explore themes of personal, cultural, historical and material metamorphosis in dynamic and innovative […]

The Collective Womb

Governors Island

Join Cli­mate Imag­i­nar­i­um and Earth Mat­ter for a night of myth­mak­ing, cel­e­bra­tion, and repro­duc­tive jus­tice on Gov­er­nor’s Island. The Col­lec­tive Womb is a matri­ar­chal cre­ation sto­ry in which abor­tion is […]

$25

Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

Free

City of Forest Day Tree Walk

Join naturalist/author Gail Karlsson to get to know City Hall Park's trees and birds, and get a free copy of her book Meeting Trees in City Hall Park.

Free

Go Fish!

Wagner Park

Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Help identify the fish we catch, and share valuable data with research groups who monitor the […]

Free

Monthly Tree Tour

Governors Island

Near­ly 3,500 trees make up Gov­er­nors Island’s canopy, pro­vid­ing essen­tial ben­e­fits for Island vis­i­tors and all New York­ers: they cap­ture and remove pol­lu­tion from the air, help mit­i­gate cli­mate change […]

Free

Public Art Tour

Governors Island

Tour of site-specific public art that dots Governors Island.

Free

Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls

Launch of Rowana Miller’s young adult book, Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls. In addition to introducing Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls, Rowana will share creative writing strategies from […]

Yoga at Gotham Park

All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.

Free

Free Soil Testing

Bring your own soil sam­ples to Gov­er­nors Island to be test­ed for heavy met­als con­tent using Urban Soil Insti­tute’s pXRF instru­ment. Gath­er a plas­tic bag with about a cup of […]

Free

The Beatstable Jam

Governors Island

Brook­lyn Beat Mak­er Cryp­tic One curates a day par­ty vibe with DuYe Moves, inspired by his short doc­u­men­tary BEAT­sTABLE. Take a son­ic dive into the Brook­lyn Beat Scene through the […]

Free

Red Hen Press Reading

Three Mile Harbor Press celebrates the publications of new poetry collections: Elizabeth Knapp’s Causa Sui, winner of the 8th annual Three Mile Harbor Press Poetry Award, and Pamela Hughes’ long-awaited […]

Free

Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

90-minute walking tour that takes you on a winding journey to unravel the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the […]

$40

Dia de los Muertos with Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Learn how to prepare for Dia de los Muertos with this family-friendly arts and culture event. Explore the roots, meanings, and purpose of the holiday while participating in activities. Arts-n-Crafts […]

Free