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  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Public Art Tour

    Governors Island

    Tour of site-specific public art that dots Governors Island.

    Free

  • Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls

    Launch of Rowana Miller’s young adult book, Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls. In addition to introducing Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls, Rowana will share creative writing strategies from her remarkable writing program, Cosmic Writers.

  • Typography and Job Printing in the 19th Century Seaport

    Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The walk will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Bowne […]

    Free

  • Yoga at Gotham Park

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

    Free

  • Free Soil Testing

    Bring your own soil sam­ples to Gov­er­nors Island to be test­ed for heavy met­als con­tent using Urban Soil Insti­tute’s pXRF instru­ment. Gath­er a plas­tic bag with about a cup of soil from your yard or gar­den and bring the sam­ple to Swale’s drop-off table on the porch of Nolan Park Build­ing 11 to get test­ed. […]

    Free

  • The Beatstable Jam

    Governors Island

    Brook­lyn Beat Mak­er Cryp­tic One curates a day par­ty vibe with DuYe Moves, inspired by his short doc­u­men­tary BEAT­sTABLE. Take a son­ic dive into the Brook­lyn Beat Scene through the per­son­al and artis­tic jour­neys of under­ground pro­duc­ers, reveal­ing how music becomes a tool for heal­ing, con­nec­tion, and transformation.

    Free

  • Red Hen Press Reading

    Three Mile Harbor Press celebrates the publications of new poetry collections: Elizabeth Knapp’s Causa Sui, winner of the 8th annual Three Mile Harbor Press Poetry Award, and Pamela Hughes’ long-awaited second full-length collection, Femistry.

    Free

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    90-minute walking tour that takes you on a winding journey to unravel the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the […]

    $40

  • Dia de los Muertos with Nuyorican Poets Cafe

    Learn how to prepare for Dia de los Muertos with this family-friendly arts and culture event. Explore the roots, meanings, and purpose of the holiday while participating in activities. Arts-n-Crafts will be facilitated by a teaching artist, enjoy the folkloric musical guest, and sign up for our open mic!

    Free