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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