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  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

    Free
  • HIIT by the Hudson

    Wagner Park

    High intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.

    Free
  • The Moth: Community Story Slam Workshop

    Wagner Park

    Prior to the Moth Community StorySLAM on Sept. 4th, Moth instructors will host workshops offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling in the Pavilion Classroom. This workshop will be repeated at 6pm.

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Wagner Park

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga

    Wagner Park

    Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.

    Free
  • Happiness and Love

    Following a young woman over the course of one outrageous and insufferable downtown dinner party at the home of her estranged best friends—an artist and curator couple, whom she now realizes stand for everything she detests—Happiness and Love is a piercing debut novel about brazen materialism, self-obsession, and the empty careerism of so-called cultural elites. […]

    $5 – $27
  • History Tour of the Battery

    Learn about the park's rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and much more.

    Free
  • First Annual Poets House Book Sale

    Browse a huge selection of contemporary, modern, and 19th century books for sale. The event will include rare and collectible books, as well as bargain poetry selections to add to your shelves (with some books as low as $2).

  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • Cardio Boxing

    Wagner Park

    Full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary.

    Free
  • Soka Tira Osoa: High Wire Performance

    Pier 16

    As part of the Down to Earth International Festival of Multidisciplinary Performance in Public Spaces, Seaport Square and Pier 16 will transform into a stage for the sky. Join the Seaport Museum and The Seaport for a breathtaking, one-night-only performance by French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga and internationally renowned tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga. In Soka […]

    Free
  • Fresh Prints

    This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]

    Free
  • Shifting Paths Screening and Talkback

    Shifting Paths examines the loss and survival of one family through the period of the early Jewish Boycott in 1933 in Frankfurt, Germany seeing the loss of a beloved family owned pharmaceutical company and the need for the family to change paths. It traces how one chamomile product, Kamillosan, banned in 1933, has survived till […]

    $10
  • Passwords: Mark Wunderlich on Mary Ruefle

    To commemorate the closing of Erasures: Mary Ruefle, join us for a craft talk on Ruefle’s work from the poet Mark Wunderlich. Beginning in 1998 and continuing as part of her ongoing work, former Vermont State Poet Laureate Mary Ruefle has produced a series of altered books from which she creates poetic texts in a […]

    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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Outdoor Pilates

    Wagner Park

    Series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.

    Free
  • Back to School Movie Night: Ratatouille

    Rockefeller Park

    Celebrate the new school year with a community event featuring a DJ set and screening of Ratatouille (2007, Pixar) complete with popcorn and surprises.

    Free
  • Run of Nations and Carnival

    Governors Island

    The day begins with a pro­fes­sion­al­ly timed 5K race that brings togeth­er 2,000 run­ners to cel­e­brate com­mu­ni­ty, cul­ture, and move­ment against the stun­ning back­drop of New York Harbor. Fol­low­ing the race, guests can enjoy a cul­tur­al fes­ti­val fea­tur­ing DJs, food trucks, and brand acti­va­tions — expect high-ener­gy per­for­mances, and well­ness activ­i­ties.

  • 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
  • History Tour of the Battery

    Learn about the park's rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and much more.

    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 by absorb­ing and seques­ter­ing car­bon diox­ide, reduce runoff and oth­er flood­ing dur­ing weath­er events, help cool our com­mu­ni­ties, and fos­ter crit­i­cal bio­di­ver­si­ty.

    Free
  • Yoga at Gotham Park

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

    Free
  • Broadway in Battery Park City

    Wagner Park

    Broadway stars Ana Gasteyer, Darlesia Cearcy, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater, Tamkia Lawrence, Mary Louise Parker, and more bring the bright lights of Broadway to Battery Park City with a one-night-only concert featuring showtunes that celebrate the Big Apple.

    Free