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  • Outdoor Pilates

    Wagner Park

    Series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.

    Free

  • The Collective Womb

    Governors Island

    Join Cli­mate Imag­i­nar­i­um and Earth Mat­ter for a night of myth­mak­ing, cel­e­bra­tion, and repro­duc­tive jus­tice on Gov­er­nor’s Island. The Col­lec­tive Womb is a matri­ar­chal cre­ation sto­ry in which abor­tion is rec­og­nized as a nat­ur­al exchange of ener­gy between the body and the earth. Staged on a large mound of soil, the per­for­mance cel­e­brates the macro-scale […]

    $25

  • Music and Games After Hours

    Musician and songwriter Blair Lamb will be joined by a five-piece band to perform an hour-long set, while throughout the deck of the ship you will be able to rediscover the simple fun of nostalgic games such as hopscotch, yo-yos, jacks, checkers, and duckpin bowling, and try your hand at traditional Lenape games.

    Free

  • I Am You

    A mesmerizing historical novel, I Am You is a meditation on gender, an ode to artistic creation, and an unforgettable love story that reimagines the life of renowned still life painter Maria van Oosterwijck during Dutch’s Golden Age.

    $5 – $28

  • Interventions: Firebird by Touki Delphine

    Governors Island

    Inspired by com­pos­er Igor Stravinsky’s 1919 Fire­bird Suite, this event pays homage to his musi­cal cre­ations with a per­for­mance cen­tered around a mas­sive wall of light designed to illu­mi­nate the dance of the fire­bird. The unique sen­so­ry jour­ney allows vis­i­tors to rev­el in the glow­ing cel­e­bra­tion and hyp­not­ic dis­play that will trans­form the Parade Ground. […]

    $20

  • 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

  • City of Forest Day Tree Walk

    Join naturalist/author Gail Karlsson to get to know City Hall Park's trees and birds, and get a free copy of her book Meeting Trees in City Hall Park.

    Free

  • Hidden History of the South Street Seaport’s Architecture

    The original architectural gems of the South Street Seaport Historic District are considered to be among the oldest standing structures in Manhattan. From merchants’ warehouses to taverns, built by the most famous American architects of the 19th century, the buildings of the Seaport have big stories to tell. This walking tour will be led by […]

    Free

  • Go Fish!

    Wagner Park

    Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Help identify the fish we catch, and share valuable data with research groups who monitor the health of our local waters. Enjoy an art project and a nature walk. Plus: don’t miss a performance from DJ Willy Wow.

    Free

  • 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

  • Public Art Tour

    Governors Island

    Tour of site-specific public art that dots Governors Island.

    Free

  • Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls

    Launch of Rowana Miller’s young adult book, Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls. In addition to introducing Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls, Rowana will share creative writing strategies from her remarkable writing program, Cosmic Writers.