Events
Events
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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Drawing in the Park
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.
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Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governors IslandBreak out your best flapper dresses, linen jackets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gatsby-inspired attire! The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island features live music, retro cocktails, and ’20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the Island and join dance lessons, take a vintage portrait, check out the antique 1920s cars, play croquet, enjoy a […]
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Story Time
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can […]
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The Spark at the Center of the Universe
Saturday Storytime, with a book that help kids discover the interconnectedness of every living thing, led by Sparky, the galaxy-traveling pup. Great for kids 4 to 10, but all ages are welcome.
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Colonial Craft Day: Paper Carnation Flowers
Discover the beauty that can flourish within a vibrant colonial city by joining us for an engaging workshop focused on crafting paper carnations.
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Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Native Plants and Forest Gardens
This workshop will offer frameworks and resources to help you select native plants for your garden site, both at a small scale and if planning a larger forest garden. We'll explore the concepts of niches, functional diversity, plant guilds, and succession, and we'll highlight particular northeast native plants that can provide multiple benefits for wildlife […]
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Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion
Outdoor concert by punk rock bands, with special guests The Mainliners.
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44th Annual Battery Dance Festival
Wagner ParkBattery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Poncé, The Limón Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band.
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Dance @ The New Wagner Park
Wagner ParkBattery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Poncé, The Limón Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band. Rain date 8/10.
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