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Seaport Museum Family Activity Weekend

Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.

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

Oyster Classic 5K

Governors Island

Run around Governors Island to benefit the Harbor School.

$55

Playscape Performs

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

Free

Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]

Free

Masses for the Soul

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Downtown Voices, Trinity Youth Chorus, and NOVUS NY perform an array of bluegrass, jazz, and gospel tunes in this season finale concert that is guaranteed to make you move. The performance will feature works by Mary Lou Williams, Carol Barnett, Bob Chilcott, and others alongside a Jazz Mass from […]

Free

Creative Writing

Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.

Free

Pride Mural, Kid Style

Spray paint. Street art. Unleash your kids’ creativity as the team at Graff Tours invites them into the world of graffiti culture. This live spray painting demo and lesson will culminate in a special, colorful Pride-inspired mural, created by participants. For children ages 5+.

Free

CPR Demonstrations

The American Heart Association will be hosting hands-only CPR demonstrations.

Free

Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg

Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal 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 (adults welcome).

Free

Poets House Poetry Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge

Walk with legendary poets Rae Armantrout, Chen Chen, Rigoberto González, Kimiko Hahn, Terrance Hayes, Tommy Pico, and Tracy K. Smith as they celebrate the poetic richness of New York City through historical poems and their own work. All proceeds benefit Poets House, reservations are required.

$300