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Events

  • Canstruction

    Brookfield Place

    The annual design competition challenges teams of architects, engineers and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The large-scale sculptures are placed on display and […]

    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 much more.

    Free
  • Nature Writing

    Weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from the unique landscape of Battery Park City, participants will be encouraged to consider the environment […]

    Free
  • Empire of Pain

    Patrick Radden Keefe Presents Empire of Pain in conversation with Ginia Bellafante. The history of the Sackler dynasty is rife with drama—baroque personal lives; bitter disputes over estates; fistfights in […]

  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • The Business of Personal Finance

    Lunchtime talk. In The Business of Personal Finance: How to Improve Financial Wellness, Joseph Calandro, Jr. and co-author John Hoffmire present, in a highly accessible way, how to effectively understand […]

    Free
  • Play Offs

    Rockefeller Park

    Children ages 6-10, are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days off from school this fall. Join BPCA coaches for a dodgeball skills session ending in a scrimmage […]

    Free
  • Election Day Art and Play

    Children are invited to take part in an art project and activities themed around voting and responsible citizenship.

    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 […]

    Free
  • Marriage, Divorce, I Love You?

    Marriage is the foundation of a Chinese family. As the Chinese saying goes: a harmonious family prospers everything (家和万事兴). It used to be the norm that once people marry, they […]