Miolina returns to The Skyscraper Museum in their program “Castles & Cathedrals.” Miolina will perform works inspired by the spirit of castles & cathedrals. Their show will include works by composers: Lynn Bechtold, Joe Hisaishi, Takuma Itoh, Kyle McGucken, Jean-Philippe Rameau/arr. Guignon, Camille Saint-Saëns, & Rentaro Taki.
Book reading and conversation. Join us for a drink to celebrate this one-of-a-kind photo book, which offers evocative portraits of New York bars after closing time.
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Visitors are invited to pick out their own pumpkins (free with suggested donation). One per person per household. Governors Island food vendors will be on-site both weekends with Fall-themed food and drink available for purchase.
Violin duo Miolina presents “Castles & Cathedrals,” a half-hour children’s concert inspired by the soaring heights of these buildings, which made them the skyscrapers of their time. They may not seem as tall today, but castles & cathedrals continue to amaze people all over the world! At the end of the concert, there will be […]
Halloween-themed block party for kids 2–8 (and the bigger kids who love all things Halloween). Enjoy a live music performance from urban cowboy musician Hopalong Andrew, as well as pumpkin-decorating, live pumpkin carving, face-painting, trick or treating, STEM activities and, of course, a celebration of attendees’ fabulous costumes.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for honoring our ancestors and those we have lost. This day of remembering features traditional dances by New York-based Aztec dance group Cetiliztli Nauhcampa around the community ofrenda (altar) to honor ancestors. Family-friendly activities include crafting a paper marigold, making papel picado (“perforated paper,” […]
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walk through the park, with a focus on the history of the area and its current horticultural landscape. RSVP is required.
Relive the Great Crash of 1929 on the Museum's annual crash-themed walking tour of Lower Manhattan. This unique walking tour, now in its 35th year, is the only regularly-scheduled event that commemorates the Great Crash of 1929, the Panic of 1907 and the 1987 stock market collapse. It also delves into the political, financial, real […]
Cozy up to a campfire for stories and singalongs with family and friends featuring award winning children’s performer Suzi Shelton. Munch on a yummy snack, and take part in a fun art project!
Entry to the NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K and 10K includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a snazzy tech t‑shirt, and post-race eats. Then make a day of it and stick around for island fun, including all sorts of Halloween goodness.