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  • Olivia K

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free

  • A Staging of “A Siren’s Prayer”

    Special live staging of A Siren’s Prayer—a bold musical that blends live vocals, instrumentals, and movement to tell a story of ancient power and modern pain. A Siren’s Prayer follows a trio of sirens who have spent generations luring sailors to their deaths, their haunting harmonies echoing a legacy of betrayal and survival. When a […]

    Free

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.

    $40

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Battery Park City Tour: The Business Core

    The Business Core tour of the Museum’s three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City focuses on the commercial core with its 1980s skyscrapers of the original World Financial Center (now Brookfield Place) by architect Cesar Pelli, as well as the expansive North Cove Marina and its public realm. This walk will investigate how the […]

    Free

  • So Surreal: Behind the Masks

    Watch a feature documentary that traces the storied journey of Indigenous masks from the far reaches of Turtle Island (North America) into the hands of European Surrealists, influencing the work and worldview of some of the most well-known modern artists and writers of all time including Max Ernst, André Breton, Roberto Matta and Joan Miró […]

    Free

  • Mafalda’s Hijinks

    Álvaro Enrigue and Rivka Galchen introduce South America's greatest comic. Frank Wynne's translation from the Spanish of Mafalda will bring readers into the life and mind of a six-year-old girl investigating the political wreckage all around her. Rabble rouser, chess enthusiast, passionate advocate for peace and the abolition of soup, Mafalda made her debut in […]

    $5 – $18

  • Garden Workshop: Flower Arrangements

    Create a floral design to enjoy at home or give away as a gift, using early summer flowers and foliage from our perennial gardens.

    Free

  • Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

    Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

    Free

  • 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.

    Free

  • Concrete Works for the Concrete Jungle

    Returning to the Museum for another Family Program, the violin duo Miolina have designed a program to fit our new exhibition theme: “Concrete Works for the Concrete Jungle.” This special children’s concert features classic works that have stood the test of time, like the Roman Pantheon, which thanks to concrete, still stands strong today as […]

    Free

  • Porch Stomp

    Governors Island

    Porch Stomp invites dozens of folk bands, artists, and per­form­ing arts orga­ni­za­tions to use the his­toric porch­es of Nolan Park as a space for per­for­mance and edu­ca­tion, high­light­ing artistry rang­ing from tra­di­tion­al folk to old-time, blues, roots, blue­grass and Americana.

    Free

  • House of a Thousand Flowers: Paper Flower-Making Workshop

    Learn about the history of paper flower making and the symbolism and mythology surrounding flowers. Participants will learn to make unique paper flowers using punches, colored paper, watercolor paints, and markers. Each workshop will introduce different flowers for crafting. Take your creations home or donate them to become an integral piece of Maison Millefleurs, an […]

    Free

  • Skate Mind

    Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.

    Free

  • Go Skate Day

    Ride at the Brooklyn Banks, meet fellow skaters, and enjoy a day full of energy, music, and good vibes. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

    Free

  • BRESH

    Outdoor concert.

  • April Fools

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free

  • The Great Nosh

    Governors Island

    The Great Nosh is the ulti­mate sum­mer pic­nic, packed with NYC’s best restau­rants, exclu­sive chef col­labs, immer­sive art, unex­pect­ed Jew-ish cul­tur­al con­nec­tions, and sun­shine. Also fea­tur­ing pop-up wine bar from The Four Horse­men, Susan Alexan­dra’s ​“Sum­mer Camp” bead­ing work­shop, ​“Grand­mas Tent” host­ed by Gail Sim­mons and Pati Jinich, and more.

    $40

  • “A Calculated Restraint: What Allied Leaders Said About the Holocaust” Book Talk

    The Allied leaders rarely spoke directly about the Holocaust in public. When Churchill and Stalin alluded to Nazi mass murder of civilians in early speeches, they said much less than they knew. Not until December 1942 did Allied governments issue a joint statement about Nazi Germany’s policy of exterminating the Jews of Europe. Roosevelt deferred […]

    $10

  • The Battle of Bunker Hill

    Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with a lecture by Dr. Samuel A. Forman, author of Dr. Joseph Warren -The Boston Tea Party, Bunker Hill, and the Birth of American Liberty, followed by an optional dinner.

    $10

  • Drop-In Chess

    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

  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to 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

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.

    Free

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Join a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own card. Registration required. For information and registration please email: [email protected].

    Free

  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free

  • Pickleball Clinic

    Learn the basic rules, strokes, and strategy at this instructor-led clinic followed by open play. Equipment is provided or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Registration required, please email [email protected].

    Free

  • Summer Thursdays: Games and Crafts

    Grab a drink, make some DIY crafts, and learn how to play mah jongg, bridge, and backgammon, all while enjoying incredible views of New York Harbor.

    $10

  • Zumba at Gotham Park

    Open to all—no experience needed, just come ready to dance and have fun.

    Free

  • Cheeyang Ng

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Wall Street Transformations through Time — Walking Tour

    As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence, we will walk Wall Street to recall its colonial history, recap its role as the banking center of capitalism, and observe its recent rise of a reinvented residential neighborhood. Skyscraper Museum director Carol WIllis will lead a 90-minute walking tour that meets in […]

    Free

  • Belle-Skinner

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free

  • Sunset Singing Circle

    Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.

    Free

  • 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.

    Free

  • Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

    Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

    Free

  • Pride! + Architecture

    Pride is a celebration in New York City and around the world! Join us to learn about the importance of inclusion as we look at places in the city that commemorate and pay tribute to this movement of coming together and treating others with kindness and acceptance. Then, take part in an arts and crafts […]

    Free

  • Skate Mind

    Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.

    Free

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.

    $40

  • Mafalda Minnozzi

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free

  • 311

    The Unity tour, with special guests Badflower.

  • Let Liberty Rise!

    Kick off the Fourth of July week with a celebration of one of America’s most iconic symbols! We’ll read Let Liberty Rise! by Chana Stiefel, the inspiring true story of how kids raised funds to help construct the Statue of Liberty. After the story, kids can create their own Lady Liberty–inspired crowns to take home. […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    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

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to 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

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.

    Free

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]

    Free

  • 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

  • New Visions of Old New York

    New Visions of Old New York features an interactive 3-D map from the New Amsterdam History Center’s Mapping Early New York project alongside 17th-century records from the New York City Municipal Archives,. This dynamic exhibit examines the lives of women, enslaved people, and Native Americans and how they shaped the culture of the Dutch West […]

    Free

  • 400 Years of NYC Government Records, 1636-2025

    The NYC Department of Records and Information Services presents a full day of programming at the historic Hall of Records. See a pop-up exhibit of rarely seen records highlighting 400 years of New York City history through items from the Municipal Archives and Library. RSVP required.

    Free

  • The Forty Years Manhattan was Dutch Walking Tour

    Beginning in 1624, the Dutch West India Company transformed an edge of Manhattan wilderness into the colonial trading post of New Amsterdam. They controlled Manhattan for only 40 years, until 1664, when the British took over. And yet the Dutch influence set the character of New York for the next 400 years, particularly in its […]

    $13

  • Jewish Colonial Walking Tour

    The first Jewish immigrants to Manhattan arrived in 1654, during Dutch colonial times. The small group of 23 men, women, & children were allowed to stay, but with considerable restrictions. Their immediate concern was how to earn a living when many occupations were closed to them. During the Dutch and British periods, groups of Jews […]

    $10

  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free

  • 1600’s Symposium: The Beginning of the City

    Hybrid symposium about Nieuw Amsterdam. Speakers include author Eric Sanderson (Landscape Ecologist & Vice President for Urban Conservation Strategy, New York Botanical Garden), Dutch historian Jaap Jacobs, Zachary Edinger (Shamash/Assistant Hazzan, Congregation Shearith Israel, author/historian Russell Shorto, Sandra Lazo (New Amsterdam History Center), Oscar Hefting (director, New Holland Foundation), Peggy King Jorde (Principal, King Jorde […]

    $10

  • Zumba at Gotham Park

    Open to all—no experience needed, just come ready to dance and have fun.

    Free

  • Fresh Prints

    This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]

    Free

  • Annual Independence Day Parade

    The celebration of Independence Day has been a long standing tradition in Lower Manhattan from the very first days of the Revolution, and especially following the British military's evacuation in 1783. This year the celebration will begin at Castle Clinton with a flag raising and cannon salute to the fifty states, followed by a parade […]

    Free

  • Alexander Hamilton in the Financial District Walking Tour

    Alexander Hamilton immigrated to British Colonial New York as a young, orphaned nobody, but quickly rose to be an influential player in the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States of America. On the southern tip of Manhattan, Hamilton lived, studied, worked, and served to create a financially robust nation in good standing […]

    $10

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Liss and the Culper Spy Ring

    Walking tour. Experience the story of a new founding figure for America named Liss - and see New York City in a whole new way. You'll learn about the life of an enslaved Black woman seeking her freedom in a country fighting for its own, while traveling through the very streets where she walked during […]

    $10

  • Independence Day Open House

    Celebrate Independence Day at Fraunces Tavern Museum with $1 admission all day long. Starting at 1:30pm, you can also attend an afternoon of talks, featuring the It Happened Here 1700s Symposium: The Path to Liberty.

    $1

  • 4th of July Weekend at Sixpoint Brewery

    Sixpoint Brewery at Brookfield Place is celebrating 4th of July weekend with a lineup of exciting events, specialty beers, Subway Series viewing parties, and food and drink specials. From Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, guests are invited to enjoy a full schedule of programming featuring live sports, contests, and special releases, all in […]

    Free

  • Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum

    Pier 16

    Celebrate the Fourth of July with a dazzling evening on the waterfront at the South Street Seaport Museum, where you’ll enjoy one of New York City’s most iconic fireworks displays from a truly special vantage point. Set along the East River, the Museum’s historic Pier 16 offers unparalleled front-row views of the 49th edition of […]

    $75 – $200

  • NYC Runs Firecracker 10K

    Governors Island

    Race around Gov­er­nors Island this Fourth of July! Run­ners will get to take a whirl­wind tour of Gov­er­nors Island, com­plete with amaz­ing views. Gov­er­nors Island was instru­men­tal in Amer­i­can Inde­pen­dence, serv­ing as look­out in the New York Har­bor to keep Man­hat­tan safe. You can see it’s his­to­ry as you run NYCRUN­S’s course, pass­ing old mil­i­tary […]

  • Build a Baggywrinkle

    All-ages activity where you get to learn about the common ships’ tool known as a baggywrinkle––a soft covering used to protect sails from damage.

    Free

  • Gangs of New York and the Bloody Five Points

    Walking tour. Just east of today’s City Hall and Municipal Building, this was once was a foul-smelling, disease-ridden district. Brought to life in the movie Gangs of New York, it […]

    $10

  • Monthly Tree Tour

    Governors Island

    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.

    Free

  • Lower Manhattan Historic Scavenger Hunt

    Uncover the layers of New York’s past in this fast-moving, team-based hunt through the city’s oldest neighborhood. Teams will compete to solve a series of location-based clues and puzzles, leading […]

    $10

  • Lafayette and the Gilded Age Symposium

    Afternoon of special programming exploring 19th century New York. Hear from speakers on topics including the Marquis de Lafayette's return to America early in the century, immigration to New York, and the Gilded Age. This program will feature a lecture by Mike Duncan, one of the foremost history podcasters in the world and the author […]

    $10 – $35

  • Battery Park City – Its Manhattan Plus Walking Tour

    Replacing deserted piers along Lower Manhattan’s Hudson River shoreline, Battery Park City has emerged as a remarkable living space. Its 92 acres of landfill were developed by the Battery Park […]

    $13

  • The 1900’s: Connecting the City: The History of Infrastructure Symposium

    By 1900 New York was the largest city in America. The biggest challenges were moving 3.5 million people, helping them navigate, and providing them with enough power Join us for an afternoon about infrastructure how it developed and what is planned in the future as we move to a carbon neutral city. Please join cultureNOW, […]

    Free

  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    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.

    Free

  • 2000’s Symposium: Facing the Future

    Join cultureNOW, the Lower Manhattan Historical Association, Center for Architecture, and the Consulate-General of the Netherlands in New York for a hybrid symposium about strategies for facing the urbanchallenges of the 21st century: mobility, resiliency, cultural heritage, water, housing. Architects from Amsterdam andother major cities in the Netherlands are global leaders in addressing these issues […]

    Free

  • Built in New York

    Pop-up exhibition presented by the NYC Department of Records and Information Services.

    Free

  • The Battery Walking Tour

    Explore The Battery with the landscape architects who have helped shape it for nearly three decades. Learn about how The Battery’s location at the tip of Manhattan destined it to […]

    $13

  • Gotham Park Walking Tour

    Gotham Park is a grass-roots community effort reimagining how spaces under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan can become a new type of urban community park that nurtures connection, curiosity, […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    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

  • Remote: The Six

    Book reading and signing by Eric Rickstad, author of the Remote series.

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ […]

    Free

  • Jewish Country Houses

    Country houses are powerful symbols of national identity, evoking the glamorous world of the landowning aristocracy. Jewish country houses—properties that were owned, built, or renewed by Jews—tell a more complex […]

    $10

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]

    Free

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled […]

    Free

  • Calypso Blue

    Book reading and signing by Brian Silverman, author of Calypso Blue.

  • Barenaked Ladies

    Barenaked Ladies presents the Last Summer on Earth Tour, with special guests Sugar Ray and Fastball.

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free

  • Zumba at Gotham Park

    Open to all—no experience needed, just come ready to dance and have fun.

    Free

  • River & Blues: Maggie Rose

    Rockefeller Park

    After years on the Nashville music scene, Maggie Rose’s hard work was rewarded when her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, which features her greatest work to date, was […]

    Free

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • Brave, Unbodied Scheme

    Poetry night, with Elizabeth T. Gray Jr, Terrence Arjoon, Farid Matuk, Arianne Ayu Alizio, and Rachel Blau DuPlessis. The title for this new monthly series comes from Herman Melville’s poem […]

    $5

  • Native Sounds Downtown with Elisapie

    National Museum of Amer. Indian

    Bring your friends and family for a fun concert featuring acclaimed Inuit artist Elisapie, who will be performing live in French, English, and her beloved mother tongue, Inuktitut at the […]

    Free

  • City of Water Day

    Region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water -- showcasing the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, […]

  • City of Water Day

    City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water! Now in its 18th year, City of Water Day — taking place this […]

    Free

  • Open Farm Day

    Drop in for exploration and projects for all ages at the Battery Urban Farm.

    Free

  • Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

    Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

    Free

  • Family Day

    Indoor and outdoor workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, dance battles, live music, and more.

    Free

  • City of Water Day

    Rockefeller Park

    Organized by the Waterfront Alliance, City of Water Day is a harbor-wide celebration to get people to, on, and in the water. Join us to celebrate this year’s theme–Unity in […]

    Free

  • New York City Poetry Festival

    Governors Island

    The Poet­ry Soci­ety of New York (PSNY) invites poet­ry orga­ni­za­tions and col­lec­tives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique for­mats, aes­thet­ics, and per­son­al­i­ties to beau­ti­ful Gov­er­nors Island for […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Community Yogalizing with Gina Poulou

    Experience a unique practice that combines yoga with vocal techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Bring your yoga mat.

    Free

  • Works on Water Workshop Series

    In this participatory workshop led by Shinnecock artist Jeremy Dennis, participants will create protest signs in solidarity with the Shinnecock Nation’s fight for beach access and environmental protection. Drawing on […]

    Free

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.

    $40

  • Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music

    Documentary screening. Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music was a decade in the making and captures Mac’s lens on the entirety of US history from 1776 to the […]

    Free

  • Creation Lake

    Rachel Kushner presents her book Creation Lake, in conversation with Molly Young. Creation Lake is described as a “vital” (The Washington Post) and “wickedly entertaining” (The Guardian) novel about a […]

    $5 – $20

  • BPC Book Club

    For this summer’s readings, we will explore works that incorporate illustration as a narrative tool. Join fellow readers for a lively discussion about Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    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

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • “The Teacher of Auschwitz” Book Talk

    Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, […]

    $10

  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ […]

    Free

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]

    Free

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled […]

    Free

  • All We Trust

    Book reading and signing by Gregory Galloway, author of All We Trust.

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free

  • Battery Park City Tour: The North Neighborh

    The North Neighborhood tour of the Museum’s three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City, on Thursday, July 17 at 4pm, will cover the north residential neighborhood, which was developed […]

    Free

  • Zumba at Gotham Park

    Open to all—no experience needed, just come ready to dance and have fun.

    Free

  • River & Blues: Amythyst Kiah

    Rockefeller Park

    On her latest release Still + Bright, Amythyst Kiah’s revelatory storytelling is merged with a twist on rootsy alt-rock, a vital new addition to her body of work that explores […]

    Free

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • Pioneer Launch and Learn: Tides of Change Sail

    Pier 16

    Special sail on the historic Pioneer, provided in partnership with FloodNet, with Hannah Eisler Burnett, Jamaica Bay Coastal Resilience Specialist and Extension Associate for New York Sea Grant. As the […]

    $30 – $70

  • Summer Nights

    Rockefeller Park

    The program will feature two poets and a musician -- Peter Gizzi, Ariana Reines, and Felukah -- to explore and highlight the connections between poetry and music.

    Free

  • Summer Nights: Peter Gizzi, Ariana Reines, and Felukah

    Poetry meets music outdoors in Battery Park City, with Peter Gizzi, Ariana Reines, and Felukah. Under the sun at the Pavillion in Rockefeller Park, enjoy readings from acclaimed poets Peter […]

    Free

  • Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

    Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

    Free

  • Andrea Beaty’s Iggy Peck, Architect

    Iggy Peck isn’t your average kid—he makes towers out of diapers, cathedrals out of apples and a chateau of chalk! Curious, clever, and full of creativity, Iggy surprises everyone with […]

    Free

  • Hudson Jams

    Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!

    Free

  • 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 […]

  • Yoga

    All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.

    Free

  • Skate Mind

    Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.

    Free

  • Tracksmith

    McNally Jackson and Tracksmith — an independent running brand focused on "the amateur spirit"— have launched a monthly run club for the literary minded. Meet at McNally Jackson Seaport to […]

  • Vinyasa on a Vessel

    Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session is peppered with information about the vessel itself and playlists are thoughtfully developed to reflect the serenity of the water and lively seasonal themes.

    Free

  • Primus

    Onward & Upward Summer Tour 2025 with special guest Ty Segall.

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    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

  • Welcome to Murder Week

    Book reading and signing by Karen Dukess, author of Welcome to Murder Week.

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • Barbarian Days 10th Anniversary

    Barbarian Days chronicles William Finnegan's lifelong obsession with catching the perfect wave, against the backdrop of globalization and a growing surf industry. Today, that same surf industry is contending with […]

    $5 – $20

  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to 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

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]

    Free

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled […]

    Free

  • Behind Sunset

    Book reading and signing by David Gordon, author of Behind Sunset.

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free

  • Zumba at Gotham Park

    Open to all—no experience needed, just come ready to dance and have fun.

    Free

  • Barre Fitness

    Join Complete Body for a low-impact joint-friendly exercise and targeted muscle toning achieved through small, controlled movements that focus on isometric holds and pulses, suitable for various fitness levels.

    Free

  • River & Blues: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance

    Rockefeller Park

    The award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, has enamored international audiences with its dynamic performances featuring the music of jazz legends and new compositions from the Latin […]

    Free

  • Riley Green

    Damn Country Music Tour, with special guests Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, and Wyatt McCubbin.

  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.

  • Battery Park City Tour: The North Neighborh

    The North Neighborhood tour of the Museum’s three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City, on Thursday, July 17 at 4pm, will cover the north residential neighborhood, which was developed […]

    Free

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • Summer Nights

    Rockefeller Park

    The program will feature two poets and a musician -- LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Tongo Eisen-Martin, and Sofia Wolfson -- to explore and highlight the connections between poetry and music.

    Free

  • Free to be Festival

    A day of music, art, movement, and sensory-friendly activities designed to honor and empower every kind of expression.

    Free

  • Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

    Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

    Free

  • Mapping the City

    Join us for a hands-on family program that introduces young cartographers to the art and language of maps! In this interactive family program, children will learn how to read and […]

    Free

  • Urban Farm Cyanotypes at Earth Matter

    Governors Island

    This immer­sive half-day work­shop invites par­tic­i­pants to explore cyan­otype print­mak­ing through hands-on activ­i­ties at the Earth Mat­ter Urban Farm on Gov­er­nors Island. The day begins with a brief intro­duc­tion to […]

    Free

  • Yoga

    All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.

    Free

  • Print Your Own Stationery

    Immersive 3-hour program where you can wor with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish. In this workshop, you get to set type from […]

  • Skate Mind

    Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.

    Free

  • Works on Water Workshop Series

    More&More Futures is a two hour structured play-session for imagining worlds you want to live in that are widely different from the present. Starting with a deck of playing cards, […]

    Free

  • Emma Jayne

    Free music performance.

    Free

  • Some Clowns

    Governors Island

    Get ready for some seri­ous­ly sil­ly fun—Fizgig Stu­dio is bring­ing their hit show SOME CLOWNS to Car­reau Club on Gov­er­nors Island! Join them on Sun­day, June 22 and Sun­day, July […]

    Free

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.

    $40

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    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

  • Stretch Sesh

    Rockefeller Park

    Take part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.

    Free

  • An Oral History of Atlantis

    Ed Park presents his book of stories, An Oral History of Atlantis, in conversation with Rachel Aviv.

    $5 – $28