The South Neighborhood tour on Thursday, August 7 at 4pm explores Battery Park City’s southern district, which is home to the Skyscraper Museum and includes some of BPC’s earliest landscapes and infrastructure, as well as the residential enclaves built in the 1990s that followed the 1979 Cooper Eckstut Master Plan. Starting in the Museum’s gallery […]
Outdoor concert.
Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
Gather your friends for an entertaining evening filled with intriguing questions covering a range of topics, from colonial customs to fascinating insights about Fraunces Tavern itself. Embrace the spirit of friendly competition and enjoyment—this is an excellent opportunity not only to showcase your knowledge, but also to learn something new.
Many blocks of car-free fun, fitness, and live entertainment as the city’s streets transform into playgrounds for all to enjoy. In Lower Manhattan, Lafayette Street and Centre Street will be closed, and Foley Square will be an entertainment hub with a DJ, marching band performance at noon, volleyball and other activities, including free bike rentals.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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 […]
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!
Outdoor concert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.