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  • Print Your Own Stationery

    Established in 1775, the Bowne & Co. letterpress print shop is a piece of New York City history, and now you can join our printers in celebrating this rich legacy in hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of […]

    Free
  • History Tour of the Battery

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

    Free
  • Monthly Pollinator Walk

    Observe, and explore nature through the lens of pol­li­na­tors — and con­tribute to sci­en­tif­ic research in the process! Par­tic­i­pants are invit­ed to down­load the iNat­u­ral­ist app in advance of this event to par­tic­i­pate in impact­ful com­mu­ni­ty sci­ence activ­i­ty.

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Music, dance, puppetry and more. The show is repeated at 1:30pm.

    Free
  • Family Nature Walk

    Families with young nature-lovers (ages 4 and up) are invited to explore and connect with plants and animals found in parks. Using magnifying glasses and binoculars will help us gain a new perspective, while short activities such as leaf-rubbings, clay fossil-making, and journaling help us create long-lasting bonds to nature.

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth

    Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.

    Free
  • Seaport Cinema: Jaws

    Outdoor film screening. An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they’re “gonna need a bigger boat” to battle the bloodthirsty beast.

    Free
  • Figure al Fresco

    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
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 own favorite media.

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga

    Rockefeller Park

    Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.

    Free
  • Coenties Slip: Changing American Art

    In mid-20th century New York, on a landfilled street of lower Manhattan—named after 17th century Dutch settlers—a group of artists changed American art forever. In this compelling book talk celebrating the release of The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever, author Prudence Peiffer will join in conversation with moderator Ada […]

    Free