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  • Modern Jewish Sounds Concert: Jake Sherman Dream Band

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Born in Boston, Jake Sherman learned classical piano by listening to his father play Bach every morning. If not for an intervention – stumbling upon the catalog of Weird Al […]

    $10
  • Monster in Law

    Free moving screening at Oculus Plaza.

    Free
  • Oculus Outdoor Movie Night: Monster in Law

    Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie plays at 7:00pm. Walkups are welcome, but RSVP is recommended. Spots will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.

    Free
  • Fall Birdwatching

    What birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]

    Free
  • Meet the Beekeeper

    Rockefeller Park

    Presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and […]

    Free
  • Visit the Tall Ship Danmark

    Pier 16

    Tour the historic, steel-hulled, three-masted full-rigged vessel used to train young people for careers at sea. Learn more about the relationship between the US and Denmark, and the Danes’ strong […]

  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • China Institute Fall Family Festival

    Commemorate the mid-autumn fall harvest with wishes for prosperity and time spent with family. Mid-autumn is one of the most important festivals in China, when families gather under the full-moon […]

    $10
  • The Architecture of Trees

    Skyscraper Museum

    Why are trees talented architects? Architects can spend years designing their buildings, but trees have been perfecting their own architecture in response to their environment for eons. On a guided […]

    Free
  • Apollonia Visits

    South Street Seaport Museum

    For centuries, schooners carrying goods down the Hudson River from upstate docked at South Street Seaport, to distribute their cargo to local markets or to transfer their cargo onto ocean-bound […]

    Free
  • Hester Street Fair

    Pier 17

    The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.

    Free
  • Workshop at The Battery: Flower Arrangements

    Use our Piet Oudolf-designed perennial gardens as inspiration while you craft your own flower arrangement to take home. This workshop will cover the appropriate technique for harvesting and storing flowers, […]

    Free
  • Visit the Tall Ship Danmark

    Pier 16

    Come and tour the historic, steel-hulled, three-masted full-rigged vessel used to train young people for careers at sea. Learn more about the relationship between the US and Denmark, and the […]

    q
  • Art and Poetry in BPC

    In celebration of Climate Week NYC, join us for an art walk & poetry reading led by Art Historian Dorothea Basile and Poet Jon Curley. Perched where the urban world […]

    Free
  • Minions

    Free moving screening at Oculus Plaza.

    Free
  • Oculus Outdoor Movie Night: Minions

    Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie plays at 7:00pm. Walkups are welcome, but RSVP is recommended. Spots will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • 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 kickball skills session ending in a scrimmage […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An […]

    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
  • Children’s Ultimate Frisbee

    Rockefeller Park

    For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.

    Free
  • New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms

    Skyscraper Museum

    New York City, arguably the world’s Art Deco capital, is well known for its iconic towers. In a new book, New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms, photographer ANDREW […]

    Free
  • Figure al Fresco

    Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials […]

    Free
  • Virtual Walking Tour: The Jewish Community of Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires is home to what was once the most important Jewish community in South America. Join our guide Mariana, virtually, in Houssay Square, two blocks away from the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA). Here, we’ll talk about how the community arrived in this neighborhood and introduce the tragic attacks on AMIA by showcasing some […]

    $36
  • Sunset Yoga

    Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.

    Free
  • Tour of The Battery Urban Farm

    Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.

    Free
  • Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm

    Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children under the age of 13; if you would like to bring older children to the farm, we encourage you to sign up for our Tour […]

    Free
  • The Art of Forgiveness

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Is there an art to forgiveness? The Art of Forgiveness, a powerful compilation of stories, plays, and poems performed by The Braid reveals the secrets to forgiving, and wonders…do we […]

    $10
  • POP: Valerie Green/Dance Entropy

    International cross-collaborative dance project with choreographers from six countries: Maria Naidu (Sweden), Ashley Lobo (India), Souleymane Badolo (Burkina Faso), Sandra Paola López Ramírez (Colombia), Bassam Abou Diab (Lebanon), and Dance […]

    $15 – $20
  • Fall Birdwatching

    What birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Shred-a-Thon Textile Recycling

    Recycling of paper (limit of 10 boxes or garbage bags per person) and textiles (clothing, shoes, sneakers, accessories, and household items such as sheets and towels). Rain or shine.

    Free
  • Governors Island Urban Farm Tour

    Governors Island

    Dis­cov­er a world of bees, com­post, and organ­ic gar­den­ing right in New York City! Join the Bee Con­ser­van­cy, Earth Mat­ter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm on Gov­er­nors Island, and learn about each orga­ni­za­tion’s work.

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • Virtual Walking Tour: Jewish Valencia

    Join the Museum and Our Travel Circle to virtually explore the Jewish heritage of Valencia, the third-largest city in Spain. We will discuss the early history of the community during […]

    $36
  • Andean Crafting Workshop Series

    Governors Island

    Earth Mat­ter NY’s Her­itage Beds Project is host­ing artist and Peru­vian Her­itage bed care­tak­er, Car­los Jiménez Cahua. He is a visu­al artist and edu­ca­tor who works with indige­nous Andean cul­ture. […]

    Free
  • Make Some Noise! Free Tap Dancing

    Inter­ac­tive per­cus­sion dance work­shop using rhyth­mic steps, clap­ping, and an occa­sion­al shout out to explore sounds and cre­ate new dances or re-invent old ones. No pre­vi­ous expe­ri­ence required. No tap […]

    Free
  • Modern Jewish Sounds Concert: Dida Pelled

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Brooklyn-based, Native Tel-Avivian, Dida Pelled, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz guitarist this side of the Mississippi. Pelled’s ambitions took shape as a child, when, entranced by bebop, she […]

    $10
  • Sea Chanteys

    Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.

    Free
  • “Pink Triangles Legacies” Book Talk

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    This LGBTQ+ History Month, the Museum is celebrating the release of Dr. Jake Newsome’s new book Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust. In it, Newsome […]

    $10
  • 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
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An […]

    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
  • Children’s Ultimate Frisbee

    Rockefeller Park

    For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.

    Free
  • Nick Viall Presents Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

    From celebrity heartthrob, esteemed host of The Viall Files podcast, and adored member of Bachelor Nation Nick Viall comes Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday—a no-holds-barred dating advice book. Custom […]

  • Figure al Fresco

    Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials […]

    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 kickball skills session ending in a scrimmage […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join artists of all skill levels to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

    Free
  • Sputnik Yoga

    Sputnik Yoga is a nomadic yoga studio that creates unique pop-up experiences in unexpected spaces in and around New York. Bring your own mat.

    Free
  • Tour of The Battery Urban Farm

    Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.

    Free
  • Letters That Will Never Be Sent

    Creative writing workshop centered around using writing as a tool for survival. Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support. In this workshop, […]

    Free
  • Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm

    Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children under the age of 13; if you would like to bring older children to the farm, we encourage you to sign up for our Tour […]

    Free
  • Introducing the Fandangoe Skip to NYC

    Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support. Meet Annie Nicholson AKA The Fandangoe Kid to share the story of how The Fandangoe […]

    Free
  • Talk and Workshop with the NYC Mural Arts Project

    Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support. Talk that centers around the role community-driven mural making plays in eliminating the stigma around […]

    Free
  • Interludes: Ladies of Hip Hop

    Ladies of Hip-Hop is a nonprofit organization that provides artistic opportunities for girls & women in Hip-Hop culture. Fresh from the annual LoHH Festival, the ladies will present vignettes from […]

    Free
  • Beginners Yoga with Thick Thigh Yoga

    Gentle and empowering yoga session for the mind, body and soul. Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support.

    Free
  • Patterns of the City

    In this workshop, participants will use the city’s shapes, patterns, and colors as inspiration to make a series of postcards reflecting the overlooked corners of Battery City Park and Brookfield […]

    Free
  • Jamdown Dance Workshop

    Caribbean Dance Fitness is a high energy, fun, and liberating experience that promotes community and culture. It consists of a series of mini routines set to the rhythms and grooves […]

    Free
  • Next Stop, New York City!

    Skyscraper Museum

    How do you get around your neighborhood? Together we’ll explore forms of transportation and New York City’s subway system through a read-aloud of Christoph Niemann’s picture book Subway. Ages 4-8. […]

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • Monoprint Workshop

    Mono­print­ing is a type of print­mak­ing where the goal is to cre­ate one unique image. The art form is very per­son­al, and these work­shops will allow par­tic­i­pants to tap into […]

    $20
  • Seaport Walking Tour: Hidden History of the South Street Seaport’s Architecture

    Several buildings in the South Street Seaport Historic District are considered to be some of the oldest standing structures in Manhattan. From taverns to warehouses, built by the most famous American architects of the 19th century, the buildings of the Seaport have big stories to tell. Take a walk with us and discover the origins […]

    Free
  • Cosmic Soul Art with Jinah Parker

    In this workshop, participants will activate their senses through creative self-discovery by collaging and crystal singing bowls. Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support.

    Free
  • Hester Street Fair

    Pier 17

    The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.

    Free
  • The Intersection of Loss and Identity Talk

    Alex Mammadyarov, a New York City-based psychotherapist, and writer will speak about the intersection of loss and identity, leading participants in a self-reflective and brief writing exercise. Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support.

    Free
  • Make Some Noise! Free Tap Dancing

    Inter­ac­tive per­cus­sion dance work­shop using rhyth­mic steps, clap­ping, and an occa­sion­al shout out to explore sounds and cre­ate new dances or re-invent old ones. No pre­vi­ous expe­ri­ence required. No tap […]

    Free
  • Jazz Icons

    Trinity Church

    Versatile and prolific bassist, composer, and jazz icon Dave Holland performs a power-packed set with an all-star trio of jazz heavyweights featuring guitarist Kevin Eubanks and drummer Eric Harland.

    Free
  • Interactive Sound and Meditation Session

    Sound and meditation practice focused on holistic healing. Part of the Fandango Skip, a temporary installation offering ice cream and mental health support.

    Free
  • 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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.

    Free
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.

    Free
  • Jazz at One

    Today, hear the Loston Harris Trio.

    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 (adults welcome).

    Free
  • Children’s Ultimate Frisbee

    Rockefeller Park

    For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.

    Free
  • Pen Parentis

    Ami Sands Brodoff, Jennifer Steil and Alice Kaltman read from their work during this month's virtual salon. The theme: sexuality.

    Free
  • Figure al Fresco

    Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials […]

    Free
  • Virtual Walking Tour: The Jewish Community of Vienna

    Join the Museum and Our Travel Circle as we virtually explore the ninth district of Vienna – Alsergrund- which had the highest percentage of Jewish residents in the city. Alsergrund became a home for middle-class and professional Jews, and a high percentage of Jewish doctors, lawyers, and businessmen made their homes there. The district was […]

    $36
  • Fall Blood Drive

    Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives.

    Free
  • Concert at One: Voice of Crumb, Part 1

    The “expert and versatile musicians” (The New Yorker) of NOVUS NY celebrate George Crumb in two concerts titled, Voice of Crumb. In Part 1, Crumb’s works are paired with Crumb’s […]

    Free
  • Seaport Walking Tour: Hidden History of the South Street Seaport’s Architecture

    Several buildings in the South Street Seaport Historic District are considered to be some of the oldest standing structures in Manhattan. From taverns to warehouses, built by the most famous American architects of the 19th century, the buildings of the Seaport have big stories to tell. Take a walk with us and discover the origins […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join artists of all skill levels to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

    Free
  • Dance Yoga

    Sputnik Yoga is a nomadic yoga studio that creates unique pop-up experiences in unexpected spaces in and around New York. Bring your own mat.

    Free
  • Community Meditation with Dr. Chopra

    Pier 17

    Community meditation event with icon of modern-day wellness, Dr. Deepak Chopra. The evening will include a 20-minute guided meditation, and a conversation between Dr. Chopra and Gabriella Wright, the founder […]

    Free
  • Tour of The Battery Urban Farm

    Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.

    Free
  • Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm

    Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children under the age of 13; if you would like to bring older children to the farm, we encourage you to sign up for our Tour […]

    Free
  • Fall Birdwatching

    What birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall 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 […]

    Free
  • City of Forest Day

    Join the Trust for Gov­er­nors Island Hor­ti­cul­ture team for a vol­un­teer project to direct­ly stew­ard the Island’s trees! With over 120 acres of open space, we rely on vol­un­teers to […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • Fad Market

    Governors Island

    Tak­ing place along the tree-lined King Ave, nes­tled between his­toric ear­ly 20th cen­tu­ry build­ings, this idyl­lic mar­ket set­ting is steps away from Yan­kee Pier, where the Brook­lyn fer­ries dock, and Liggett Ter­race, where the food trucks ral­ly. Fea­tur­ing a rotat­ing line­up of over 30 of the city’s emerg­ing mak­ers, design­ers, artists, and small busi­ness­es, FAD […]

    Free
  • Vinyasa on a Vessel

    60 minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the tall ship Wavertree. The practice will be followed by a tour of Wavertree for anyone who wishes to participate. Also […]

    Free
  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre

    Family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costar. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one […]

    $30 – $50
  • Art and Poetry in BPC

    Art walk & poetry reading led by Art Historian Dorothea Basile and Poet Jon Curley. Perched where the urban world meets the natural, BPC celebrates this juxtaposition with its unique Public Art and exploration of poetry. A reading featuring local poets Elena Alexander, Jiwon Choi, and Andrew Levy will follow.

    Free
  • 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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.

    Free
  • The Entrepreneurs: The Relentless Quest for Value

    Lunchtime talk. Entrepreneurs are among the primary shapers of our culture, yet their role in driving progress and influencing society has often been overlooked. As far back as we can […]

    Free
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.

    Free
  • Jazz at One

    Today, hear the Abraham Burton Quartet.

    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 (adults welcome).

    Free
  • Children’s Ultimate Frisbee

    Rockefeller Park

    For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.

    Free
  • New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms

    Skyscraper Museum

    New York City, arguably the world’s Art Deco capital, is well known for its iconic towers. In a new book, New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms, photographer ANDREW […]

    Free
  • Figure al Fresco

    Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join artists of all skill levels to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

    Free
  • Tour of The Battery Urban Farm

    Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.

    Free
  • Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm

    Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children under the age of 13; if you would like to bring older children to the farm, we encourage you to sign up for our Tour […]

    Free
  • Noir Pairing: The Asphalt Jungle

    The Noir Pairings hybrid film series pairs a neo-noir with a classic noir movie for comparison and discussion. In The Asphalt Jungle (1950) directed by John Huston, ex-convict Doc assembles […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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.

    Free
  • Pumpkin Point

    Governors Island

    Pump­kin Point, Gov­er­nors Island’s annu­al free pump­kin patch and fall fes­ti­val, returns to Nolan Park for 2022! Vis­i­tors are invit­ed to pick out their own pump­kins (free with sug­gest­ed dona­tion). Arts and crafts, story-telling, magic shows, puppetry.

    Free
  • Apollonia Visits

    South Street Seaport Museum

    For centuries, schooners carrying goods down the Hudson River from upstate docked at South Street Seaport, to distribute their cargo to local markets or to transfer their cargo onto ocean-bound ships to more distant destinations. This trade, and the industries it supported, from banking to warehousing to printing, helped make New York City into a […]

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • Open House New York at the Wavertree

    South Street Seaport Museum

    Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a special behind-the-scenes tour of 1885 tall ship Wavertree. The 137-year-old Wavertree, built of riveted wrought iron, is an archetype of the sailing ships of the latter half of the 19th century that, during the “age of sail,” lined South Street by the dozens, creating a forest of […]

    Free
  • Monoprint Workshop

    Mono­print­ing is a type of print­mak­ing where the goal is to cre­ate one unique image. The art form is very per­son­al, and these work­shops will allow par­tic­i­pants to tap into their per­son­al cre­ativ­i­ty to cre­ate their own unique prints. Pre­sent­ed by the West Harlem Art Fund and led by artist Red Saga­low. All mate­ri­als will […]

    $20
  • Virtual Walking Tour: Jewish Freiburg

    In this livestreamed walking tour, discover the Jewish heritage of Freiburg, Germany. Jews have lived in Freiburg since the thirteenth century, suffering imprisonment and murder during the Black Death and a century of discrimination and expulsion. Learn about what happened when Jews officially returned to the city in the early seventeenth century and see the […]

    $36
  • Book of Ruth, Featuring the Met Opera Chorus Artists: A Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    The Museum of Jewish Heritage is pleased to partner with the Met Opera Chorus Artists to present a memoir through music. In this special concert, we will learn about Holocaust Survivor Ruth Wachner Pagirsky. Alongside beautiful music, Ruth’s daughter and Museum Trustee Regina Skyer will share how her mother met hatred with humanity in an […]

    $10
  • Spooktacular

    Spooks, specters, and scaredy-cats contort and cavort through a high-flying circus of scare. Vampire’s soar, skeletons stagger, and acrobatic cats romp through a humorously haunted bazaar of the bizarre. Indulge your inner eerie in this family-friendly, bone-chilling delight!

    $30 – $50
  • 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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.

    Free
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.

    Free
  • Jazz at One

    Today, hear Sasha Berliner, vibes and percussion.

    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 (adults welcome).

    Free
  • Children’s Ultimate Frisbee

    Rockefeller Park

    For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.

    Free
  • Spatial Dunhuang: Experiencing the Mogao Caves

    Constructed over a millennium from the fourth to fourteenth centuries CE near Dunhuang, an ancient border town along the Silk Road in northwest China, the Mogao Caves comprise the largest, most continuously created, and best-preserved treasure trove of Buddhist art in the world. Distinguished art historian Wu Hung from University of Chicago and world art […]

  • Figure al Fresco

    Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

    Free
  • Concert at One: Bach at One

    Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget, BWV 64 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim?, BWV 89 The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein, conductor

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join artists of all skill levels to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

    Free
  • Sputnik Yoga

    Sputnik Yoga is a nomadic yoga studio that creates unique pop-up experiences in unexpected spaces in and around New York. Bring your own mat.

    Free
  • Tour of The Battery Urban Farm

    Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.

    Free
  • Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm

    Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children under the age of 13; if you would like to bring older children to the farm, we encourage you to sign up for our Tour […]

    Free
  • Return to Normal: : The Shape of Time Installation

    This installation features video, objects, performance ephemera, drawings, costumes, dreams, texts, palettes, and designs from the artists of Sidra Bell Dance New York and its collaborators over the past two decades. Timed entry reservation required

  • IN | REP: Introspection (An Evening of Works) by Sidra Bell Dance New York

    Gibney opens its 2022-23 presenting season at Gibney Center with the New York premiere of Sidra Bell Dance New York’s IN | REP: Introspection (An Evening of Works). Marking the 20th anniversary of her company, Sidra Bell Dance New York (SBDNY), the 65-minute program seamlessly connects excerpts from works choreographed by Bell for her company […]

    $35 – $155
  • Residential Rising, Lower Manhattan Since 9/11

    Skyscraper Museum

    In the 21 years since 9/11, lower Manhattan has more than doubled its residential population, from nearly 40,000 to more than 82,000. Downtown’s evolution into a mixed residential neighborhood – which was initiated by the City in the mid-1990s, but catastrophically interrupted in 2001, as well as by the financial crisis of 2008 and Superstorm […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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.

    Free
  • Pumpkin Point

    Governors Island

    Pump­kin Point, Gov­er­nors Island’s annu­al free pump­kin patch and fall fes­ti­val, returns to Nolan Park for 2022! Vis­i­tors are invit­ed to pick out their own pump­kins (free with sug­gest­ed dona­tion). Arts and crafts, story-telling, magic shows, puppetry.

    Free
  • Spooky Castle Yoga

    Skyscraper Museum

    It’s almost Halloween! Let’s wear our favorite costumes and meet at our gallery to learn about the different parts of a castle. Then, we’ll stretch our bodies and imagination with yoga poses inspired by the spooky holiday! All ages welcome. RSVP required.

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • Halloween Bash

    Bring your costume-clad kids for a FANGtastic afternoon of activities and trick-or-treating.

    Free
  • Annual Great Crashes Walking Tour

    This unique walking tour, now in its 34th 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 estate and architectural history of Wall Street and New York City. The tour shows that despite […]

    $15
  • Seaport Walking Tour: Hidden History of the South Street Seaport’s Architecture

    Several buildings in the South Street Seaport Historic District are considered to be some of the oldest standing structures in Manhattan. From taverns to warehouses, built by the most famous American architects of the 19th century, the buildings of the Seaport have big stories to tell. Take a walk with us and discover the origins […]

    Free
  • Campfire Stories and Songs

    Teardrop Park

    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!

    Free
  • Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration

    Día de los Muertos is a time for celebrating our ancestors and remembering those we have lost. This day for the entire family will feature traditional dances by the Aztec dance troupe Cetiliztli Nauhcampa around the community ofrenda (altar) to honor the ancestors.

    Free
  • The Monumental Undertaking: The Capital Plan of Nanjing

    In the wake of the reunification of China, the Nationalist government initiated a comprehensive planning proposal, referred to as “the Capital Plan”, to reconstruct the war-torn city of Nanjing into a modern capital. With the participation of many first-generation architects returning from Europe, the US and Japan, this monumental project brought a brand-new landscape to […]

  • Carole Montgomergy: Women of a Certain Age

    Carole Montgomery has had a long and varied career as a comedian, writer, director, producer, and MOM. In addition to her over two dozen television appearances on Comedy Central, ABC, VH1, and more, Carole has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. Also with Linette Palladino, […]

    $20 – $30
  • Hester Street Fair

    Pier 17

    The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.

    Free
  • Compline by Candlelight: Chorister Concert

    30 minutes of beautiful, improvised music sung by the Trinity Youth Chorus and members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, accompanied by Trinity Baroque Orchestra with Melissa Attebury, conductor.Durante Magnificat Vivaldi Gloria

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • Sustainable: Moving Beyond ESG to Impact Investing

    The global economy is at a crossroads. Can finance fix it? Proponents of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing say yes. They claim that new financial strategies that consider all stakeholders are essential tools for addressing runaway carbon emissions and stark income inequality, among other ills. ESG-integrated investments already encompass more than $120 trillion in […]

    Free
  • Jazz at One

    Today, hear the Coleman Hughes Sextet

    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 (adults welcome).

    Free
  • Buried Beneath the City: An Archaeological History of New York

    Skyscraper Museum

    Book presentation. Bits and pieces of the lives led long before the age of skyscrapers are scattered throughout New York City, found in backyards, construction sites, street beds, and parks. Indigenous tools used thousands of years ago; wine jugs from a seventeenth-century tavern; a teapot from Seneca Village, the nineteenth-century Black settlement displaced by Central […]

    Free
  • Writing Twentieth Century Jews Into Sports History

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Journalist Helen Epstein is the daughter of Holocaust survivor and Olympic Swimmer Kurt Epstein. Helen has created a photography exhibit that will be on view at the Terezin Memorial from September 8 through November 30, 2022. Join the Museum and Helen Epstein for an illustrated talk about the process of designing this documentary exhibit, starting […]

    $10
  • Concert at One: ChamberQUEER

    Guest artists ChamberQUEER will present historically underrepresented queer figures in classical music. More details will be announced soon!Crumb: Vox Balanae, Four Nocturnes; and Higdon: Little River Songs.

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga

    nwind from the day with yoga. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.

    Free
  • 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 later donated to City Harvest to help provide families with a holiday meal.

    Free
  • Noir Pairing: Le Cercle Rouge

    The Noir Pairings hybrid film series pairs a neo-noir with a classic noir movie for comparison and discussion. In Le Cercle Rouge (1970) directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, ex-convict and master thief Corey crosses paths with a notorious escapee and an alcoholic former policeman. The trio proceed to plot an elaborate heist at a jewelry store […]

    Free
  • Selected Music and Songs from Shanghai Sonatas – a new musical

    China Institute is partnering with Shanghai Sonatas to present Selected Music and Songs from Shanghai Sonatas – a new musical about the Jewish refugee musicians from Nazi Germany who brought classical music to Shanghai and their connection to the millions of classical musicians of Chinese descent today. Based on the memoirs of Jewish refugee musicians […]

  • Curator Tour of “Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try”

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Join Sara Softness, the Museum’s Curator of Special Projects and Elizabeth Miseo, Collections Manager at the Boris Lurie Foundation for a special tour of Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try before it closes on November 6, 2022.

    $10
  • Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter

    Reading. An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed. RSVP required.

  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.

    Free
  • Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour

    Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.

    $34
  • The Boy Who Grew Flowers

    Whenever the moon is full, Rink sprouts beautiful flowers all over his body. When a new girl, Angelina, moves to town, Rink’s life truly begins to grow. Incorporating shadow puppetry, original music, and movement into the play, The Boy Who Grew Flowers is a thoughtful story that lends itself to themes of diversity, creating empathy […]

    $30
  • Hester Street Fair

    Monthly street fair. This month features free pumpkin decorating

  • Yuen Ren Chao: A Rare Genius and Versatile Man of Letters

    As one of the “Four Great Masters of Tsinghua University” and a versatile genius in many fields, Prof. Yuen Ren Chao is known for having unparalleled enthusiasm and achievements in modern Chinese linguistics, along with a rare talent for music and scholarly wit. His life was like ‘a work of art’ (Mary Hass) and his […]

  • Virtual Walking Tour: Wonders of Ashkelon National Park

    Ashkelon is a picturesque coastal city, located on the Via Maris, an ancient trade route dating from the early Bronze Age linking Egypt with the northern empires of Syria, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia. Its plentiful water sources and fertile soil account for its prominence through the ages. It is believed that the first settlement on the […]

    $36
  • Stories Survive: The Extraordinary Life of Yaffa Eliach with Smadar Rosensweig

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Yaffa Eliach (née Sonenson) was born on May 31, 1935 in Eišiškès, Lithuania. She was just six years old when German soldiers invaded her hometown and massacred the Jewish population. Yaffa and her family survived in hiding, and after WWII Yaffa moved to Israel, where she spent the rest of her childhood and met her […]

    $10
  • Sea Chanteys

    Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.

    Free
  • Kim Hyun Joong World Tour

    A concert with the Prince of Asia will kick off in New York! Having dabbled in a variety of music genres, expect to hear folk music, ballads, alternative, and many more at Kim Hyun Joong’s comeback concert.

    $118 – $288
  • 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