The day begins with a professionally timed 5K race that brings together 2,000 runners to celebrate community, culture, and movement against the stunning backdrop of New York Harbor. Following the race, guests can enjoy a cultural festival featuring DJs, food trucks, and brand activations — expect high-energy performances, and wellness activities.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
Learn about the park's rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and much more.
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 by absorbing and sequestering carbon dioxide, reduce runoff and other flooding during weather events, help cool our communities, and foster critical biodiversity.
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
Learn the crops and practices that can extend your growing season later into the fall and through the winter, and help you get an early start next spring.
Outdoor concert.
Broadway stars Ana Gasteyer, Darlesia Cearcy, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater, Tamkia Lawrence, Mary Louise Parker, and more bring the bright lights of Broadway to Battery Park City with a one-night-only concert featuring showtunes that celebrate the Big Apple.
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
From Anne Frank Center USA comes Conversations with Anne: a one-act solo show that immerses students in the powerful words of Anne Frank, bringing excerpts from her diary to life in an engaging and emotionally-charged performance. Students connect with Anne on a personal level through this intimate portrayal – hearing her thoughts, fears, and dreams. […]
Cash Cobain performs with special guests 310babii, Myaap, B Jack$, Bay Swag, and Slizzy ENT.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this spring migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides […]