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  • People Parks and Possibilities

    Did you know that Central Park and Prospect Park were designed? Trees, land, and lakes were all part of a plan. Explore the story of America’s first and most influential park designer, Frederick Law Olmsted. In this family program, we’ll read Parks for the People by children’s author Elizabeth Partridge to see how Olmsted created […]

    Free
  • OtherWorlds Fair

    Governors Island

    A pub­lic fair, designed, led, and run by New York City youth ages 16 – 22 pre­sent­ed by Beam Cen­ter, an arts edu­ca­tion non­prof­it locat­ed in Red Hook. This year’s theme, ​‘What’s Under the Sur­face,’ is revealed through show­case exhi­bi­tions, per­for­mances, free work­shops span­ning dis­ci­plines from wood­work­ing to music pro­duc­tion, tex­tile arts, film­mak­ing, ani­ma­tion and more!

    Free
  • Gridlock on Governors Isla

    Governors Island

    75 unique, vin­tage Volk­swa­gens from across the years, includ­ing icon­ic mod­els like the Bee­tle, Bus, Kar­mann Ghia, and Thing, will be parked at Pic­nic Point all day for vis­i­tors to enjoy.

    Free
  • Vinyasa on a Vessel

    Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session is peppered with information about the vessel itself and playlists are thoughtfully developed to reflect the serenity of the water and lively seasonal themes.

    Free
  • Sound Bath Sunday

    Governors Island

    Fusion of QiGong and sound heal­ing on Gov­er­nors Island’s tran­quil DuYe House. Gen­tle move­ment meets immer­sive son­ic ther­a­py, designed to dis­solve stress, soft­en stored ten­sion, and guide you into deep stillness.

    Free
  • Why Is No One Else Panicking About the Climate?

    Governors Island

    Writing workshop. The work­shop will be led by Annale­na La Porte, Ph.D., of the NYC Cli­mate Writ­ers Col­lec­tive, and will mix hypo­thet­i­cal sce­nar­ios as well as your per­son­al sto­ries.

    Free
  • “The Art Spy” Book Talk

    The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland by Michelle Young is a riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II that uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces.

    $10
  • Brookfield Place Open

    The Waterfront Plaza will be transformed into a center court for tennis for a smashing time with friends and colleagues. Free to play. Reservations are recommended.

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]