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Events

  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]

    Free
  • Go Fish!

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

    Free
  • Battery Park City Blessing of the Animals

    This blessing will acknowledge pets' purpose in our lives and express our gratitude and joy for our relationship with them. All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational […]

    Free
  • Farm Tour for Kids

    Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our wildlife

    Free
  • Fall Bird Watching

    South Cove

    Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.

    Free
  • Creative Writing

    Battery Park City Library

    Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.

    Free
  • Monthly Service Day

    Governors Island

    Par­tic­i­pate in a sin­­gle-day stew­ard­ship project focused on habi­tat restora­tion on Governors Island.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • The Moth: Workshop 2

    The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can share a 5 min story on the night’s theme. This is a preparation workshop offering guidance, […]

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • Drop-In Chess

    Rockefeller Park

    Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.

    Free