Live music, retro cocktails, and ’20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the park and join dance lessons, take a vintage portrait, check out the antique 1920s cars, play croquet, enjoy a gourmet picnic, and more.
Metalworking demonstrations that delve into the crucial role of blacksmiths during the Age of Sail, both on land and aboard ships at sea. These events will spark interest into the maritime blacksmithing trade and provide visitors with insight into the construction and maintenance of historic vessels, like the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Metalworker and long-time […]
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 so much more!
Meet 12 farmers who have captured the ephemeral nature, from seed to flower (or vegetable), of common, everyday plants. Experience 12 collages of preserved specimens, from roots to shoots, and then learn to make your own flower press to take home. You can create a library of plants and flowers (herbarium) that will delight you […]
Evening concert.
The Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Seven nights of performances by local, national and international dance companies.
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice […]
Maddy Kramer, producer and editor of The Last Generation, will moderate a live recording of her podcast with Mark Schonwetter, a member of the Museum’s Speakers Bureau, and his family. In The Last Generation, Kramer facilitates interview-style conversation between survivors and their families, especially grandchildren. This brings an intimate and personal approach to survivor storytelling, […]
Families with young nature-lovers (ages 4 and up) are invited to explore and connect with plants and animals found in parks. Using magnifying glasses and binoculars will help us gain […]
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
Cleo Qian presents Let's Go Let's Go Let's Go, in conversation with Katie Kitamura. With precision and provocation, Cleo Qian’s immersive debut jolts us into the reality of lives fragmented by screens, relentless consumer culture, and the flattening pressures of modern society—and asks how we might hold on to tenderness against the impulses within us.
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 […]
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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 […]
Designed in 1960 and completed in 1965, the CBS corporate headquarters, known as Black Rock, was New York's first concrete office tower. Architect Eero Saarinen envisioned a sober granite-clad monolith – rising from a sunken plaza on a full Midtown block on Sixth Ave. from 52nd to 53rd streets – a form that contradicted the […]
Evening concert.
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 […]
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 […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
Outdoor film screening. In this teen tale full of dancing and romancing, a Baltimore tough guy teams with a haughty ballerina for a dance competition at her prestigious private school.
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our animals.
Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]
Populated with lovers who leave and return, with ghosts of the Holocaust and messages from the dead, Courtney Sender’s debut collection In Other Lifetimes All I’ve Lost Comes Back to Me speaks in a singular new voice about the longings and loneliness of contemporary love. The world of these fourteen interlocking stories is fiercely real […]
Live concert and art show curated by the teens of the summer's Paint, Pop & Rock program.
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 […]
Did you know Battery Park City boasts of a world-renowned collection of public art? From sculptures to water installations, this neighborhood is full of surprises! Join us to learn about the neighborhood’s statues and sculptures and then use your imagination and some chalk to create your own art!
Governors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
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 so much more!
Take to Lower Manhattan on foot to learn how Jews from around the world converged in New York and forged a uniquely American Judaism. The first Jewish immigrants who arrived […]
Bastid’s BBQ Party is bringing world class DJs, summer hip-hop jams, and tasty food and drinks to Seaport Square on Sunday, August 20th. Hosted by DJ Skratch Basid, he and his DJ friends will keep the energy high, spinning all afternoon and into the night in a can't miss celebration of hip-hop music, dance, and […]
Volley, serve, and swing your way into the 8th annual Brookfield Place Open. The Brookfield Place Waterfront Plaza has been transformed into center court with a variety of tennis programming, including adult clinics, kids’ clinics, and open court play. Registration is not required for adult clinics. Check link to register for kids clinics and open […]
Evening concert.
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.
Unwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of nature. The ceremony is presented in conjunction with Miya Ando’s artwork on view in the Winter Garden, Flower Atlas, which reimagines the 72 seasons of […]
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 so much more!
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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).
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 […]
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 […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our animals.
Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]
Alex Parke’s NYC Kapelye (ensemble in Yiddish) brings klezmer aficionados from the NYC area to play in a traditional klezmer ensemble. This edition of Parke’s NYC Kapelye features Parke on clarinet, bringing his vast knowledge and repertoire of the klezmer style, alongside NYC’s top tsimbl player, Peter Rushefsky. The duo will be interpreting a carefully […]
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 […]
PUBLIQuartet will perform selections from their GRAMMY-nominated album, What is American, featuring an amalgamation of styles that trace their roots to American Indigenous and Black music. The title is intended as both a question and a statement: the question interrogates our nation’s complex musical traditions, while the statement projects traditions forward. Works will be announced […]
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 […]
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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.
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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).
Leo Frank was a pencil factory superintendent in Georgia in April 1913 when his coworker, thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, was murdered. Her body was found in the factory’s basement, and Frank was convicted of the crime and sentenced to death. Many since have examined the case and posited that Frank was denied a fair trial and […]
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.
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 own favorite media.
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our animals.
Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]
Sculpt. Tone. And get ready for those reps! Our August Seaport Fit Plus-Up class is obé Fitness’s signature SCULPT workout, which will leave you feeling like a rockstar. Instructors Spencer […]
Poet and composer Naomi Shemer (1930–2004) wrote hundreds of moving, beautiful popular songs, most of which became immortal classics in Israel’s musical tradition. The Quartet performs a special selection of these classics in new and original arrangements. Lely Shemer, Naomi’s daughter, will talk about her mother, her unique life, and her writing and composing so […]
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. Meet at Gate 14 (Urban Farm entrance near Yankee Hanger and Liggett Terrace) at 1:55pm to […]
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]
Artists Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky host a special evening event marking the transformation of their installation, there is nothing you can think that is not the moon, on view at Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)‘s Arts Center at Governors Island. This installation currently houses over 300 handmade lanterns the artists started making in 2022. […]
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 […]
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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 […]
Completed in 1967, six years before Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House, Australia Square was the first truly modern skyscraper on the continent and, arguably, the world’s tallest lightweight concrete building. The 50-story cylindrical tower once stood alone as the focal point of a full city-block development in Central Sydney and with a popular plaza that […]
Rooftop tennis. Skyline views. Refreshments and a chance to win tickets to the final matches. It’s happening at the pop-up tennis court on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Outside of scheduled events and promotions, the tennis court will be open to the public for free play and practice on a first come, first served basis. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]
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 will showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, this letterpress print […]
“All I owned was a rifle, a leopard coat and my camera,” says Faye Schulman, whose clandestine photographs of Jewish partisans living in the forests documented their efforts to disrupt the Nazi killing machine by blowing up bridges, derailing trains, and smuggling Jews. The image of Schulman with an ammunition belt slung over her fashionable […]
The world's top women sailing teams compete in New York Harbor.
For the fourth year, Waterfront Alliance presents a free outdoor exhibit of New York and New Jersey artists whose work is thematically tied to climate change and will inspire, inform, and engage the public about the urgency of the climate crisis.
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 […]
School is Back in Session! Celebrate with a family-friendly silent disco dance part featuring QuietEvents. Three DJ’s will pump the hottest beats through light-up headphones as we dance the night […]
Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.
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.
How do New Yorkers get from one place to another? With subways, ferries, bike paths, walking paths, and buses, there’s almost no limit to the options to travel from one part of the city! Following a read-aloud of Subway by Christoph Niemann, we will take a walk around the neighborhood and discover different forms of […]
Enjoy the annual celebration of all the creatures that migrate through and pass by Battery Park City. The morning will feature a host of activities presented by several guest environmental organizations working to make our city more sustainable to migrators. Featuring : Duro UAS Island Bee Project American Littoral Society SCAPE landscape architects BPCA Zero […]
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
The New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, vision, anticipated programming, and physical design — even before construction officially begins in 2025.
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area […]
Embark on a musical journey through New York Harbor aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer, with the Seaport Museum! As the Historical Register-listed vessel glides across the water, you'll be treated to a round-robin of catchy rhythms, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of unfurled sails.
Howard Goldblatt embarked on his journey of translating Chinese literary masterpieces during the 1970s and swiftly rose to acclaim as the “Chief Translator of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature.” Renowned for his translations of works by notable Chinese authors like Mo Yan, Bi Feiyu, Liu Zhenyun, Su Tong, and Jia Pingwa, Goldblatt’s contributions have become […]
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels, peppered with information about the vessel itself.
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
Robert Watson discusses his book America's First Plague: The deadly 1793 epidemic that crippled a young nation. Watson will explore the wave of fear that swept across the fledgling republic, and the numerous unintended but far-reaching consequences it would have on the development of the United States.
Join a three-part pilgrimage marking the impact of September 11 on New York City and expressing the healing birthed out of the destruction of that day, a collaboration between Trinity Movement Choir, members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, and artist educator Dr. Ernesto Estrella Cózar. 1pm | Liberty Park: For Those Arriving to […]
With a critic’s ear, a scholar’s erudition, and a novelist’s eye for detail, Jeremy Eichler shows how four towering composers—Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Benjamin Britten—lived through the era of World War II and the Holocaust. Each composer transformed their experiences into moving, transcendent works of music, scores that echo lost time. Summoning […]
Evening concert.
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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 […]
Unwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of nature. The ceremony is presented in conjunction with Miya Ando’s artwork on view in the Winter Garden, Flower Atlas, which reimagines the 72 seasons of […]
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 so much more!
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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 […]
As the final installment of a decade-spanning trilogy on the hardships of young women in China, Stonewalling is an award-winning indie film that portrays a young Chinese woman grappling with an unexpected pregnancy. Notably, the film features the same actress from the two earlier films in the trilogy, Egg and Stone (2012) and The Foolish […]
Evening concert.
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
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 […]
Warsaw’s Jewish Praga District holds incredible heritage which will be revealed on this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Located on the east bank of the Vistula River, this neighborhood was safe […]
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 […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
On August 7, 1998, truck bombs exploded at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people and injuring more than 4,000. The FBI’s investigations of the attacks, codenamed KENBOM and TANBOM, were at that time the largest deployment in Bureau history. To mark the 25th anniversary of the bombings, retired FBI Special Agent in […]
Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to enjoy a delightful evening of New York City trivia with the Seaport Museum and the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]
Los Cintron are known for playing a mix of World, Latin & Flamenco music. Their guitars, vocals, and melodies, set to enchanting rhythms, evoke the traditional sounds of Andalusia, and of their beloved Spain. Singing with the souls of gypsies, this intimate experience will transport the audiences through a journey that moves them to dance, […]
Elizabeth Graver and Michael Frank come together for a special conversation about two books that capture the stories of two shapeshifting Sephardic women who lived many lives over many decades. Graver’s novel Kantika (“song” in Ladino) draws a fictionalized portrait of her grandmother Rebecca Cohen, daughter of the Sephardic elite of early twentieth-century Istanbul, whose […]
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 […]
Evening concert.
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 […]
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
Governors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
The National Museum of the American Indian kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert by the Andean and Latin fusion band RAYMI (meaning “feast” or “celebration” in Quechua). The group’s passion for its Andean roots is reflected in its music, which combines traditional Peruvian instruments, such as zampoñas, mosceños, quenas, and tarkas, with contemporary […]
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
The New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, vision, anticipated programming, and physical design — even before construction officially begins in 2025.
Come celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Seaport Museum’s second annual fonda aboard the tall ship Wavertree. In partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York, this afternoon of merriment will include a flag raising and traditional Chilean dancing and music. The festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony at noon. Chilean […]
Celebrate the completion of the new organ in the Chapel of All Saints at Trinity Church. Works by Monteverdi, Rossi, Corradini, Neri, Kerll, and Gabrieli with members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein and Alcée Chriss, organ.
Concert with various acts.
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, […]
Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn more about the importance of […]
Is transportation destiny? In The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway, historian Kenneth M. Gold argues that the borough's lack of a subway connection is at the heart of its social, political, and historical identity. In his new book, Gold, who is also a co-editor of Discovering Staten Island: A 350th Anniversary Commemorative History, […]
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, featuring special guest Justice Mark Dillon*. Dillon is the author of The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation, published March 1, 2022, and will […]
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 […]
Learn about BPCA’s effort to undertake a full tree and biodiversity inventory. This work entails measuring and assessing the tree canopy – including both street trees and those in our […]
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 so much more!
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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 […]
Musicians from around the country and around the world have found refuge in New York, a city with a rich musical history, diverse cultural influences, and endless opportunities for collaboration […]
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 […]
One of Budapest’s most intriguing city centers, the Jewish quarter of Pest’s history and Jewish community are the site of this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Hungary’s capital city was created […]
The Art at the Edge artists will be joined by moderator Cortney Koenig Worrall, President and CEO of Waterfront Alliance, and Adela Gondek, a lecturer in Climate and public and […]
Join us at the Park House and explore Rockefeller Park through a naturalist’s lens. Learn about the animals and plants that call the park home, and how climate change impacts […]
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 […]
In 1930, twenty-six-year-old Liesl Herbst was the Austrian National Tennis Champion and a celebrity in Vienna. Despite her well-known status, Liesl, her husband David, and their child Dorli were forced […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area […]
Celebration of faith and spiritual traditions expressed through the power of music. Featuring soaring Gospel anthems, lively Kelzmer melodies, percussive Youruban religious music and hypnotic Gnawa rhythms, this evening gathers […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC join us for a special performance by Cumbia River Band music draws from a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia and […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC, Battery Park City will host a special performance by Cumbia River Band, whose music draws from a festive repertoire of […]
In his stirring book In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the Holocaust, Richard Hurowitz pays tribute to ten individuals who […]
Featuring internationally acclaimed artists who have made educating the next generation of musicians an integral part of their artistic practice. Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning rapper, actor, and activist Common […]
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 […]
Families are invited to a screening of the animated film based on a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss. Twelve-year-old Ted lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no […]
Relatively Speaking gathers artists from around the globe who have built their careers making music with their family members. A band of brothers whose music fuses Mexican folk and jazz. […]
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 […]
How do skyscrapers get built? How do we know what pieces go where? Kids will learn about the construction process in a reading of Susan L. Roth’s “Hard Hat Area.” […]
In celebration of Climate Week, join us for a fun zero waste activity, nature walk and live performance by the Esther Crow Family Band.
The New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, […]
Food. Community. Education. The Taste of the Seaport festival features more than 50 restaurants and community partners showcasing the culinary diversity of lower Manhattan to support the area’s local schools, […]
Lower Manhattan's favorite food festival is back for the 13th year in a row! Saturday, September 23, Taste of the Seaport will be ON from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. […]
This year, celebrate the fall harvest by participating in unique mid-autumn festivities, flavors, and activities for the entire family! Mid-autumn is one of the most celebrated holidays in China – […]
Join Jordan Issac for a look at the power of public art. Explore works by Siah Armajani, Scott Burton, and James Yaya Hough. Commissioned to create site-specific public art in […]
Celebrate the Fall Equinox with singer and songwriter Cecily Music and her band in a sweet serenade for the new Fall season under the trees. Meet at the intersection of […]
On March 24, 1902, Zhou Shuren (Lu Xun) embarked on the steamship “Dazhen Maru” from Nanjing to study in Japan. His fellow passenger, Chen Hengke, would later influence Lu Xun’s […]
Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring improvisations on Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden, Op. 13.
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, […]
In partnership with McNally Jackson Books—located at 4 Fulton Street, just a few doors down from the Museum entrance—Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed […]
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 […]
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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 […]
The unveiling of the design for the new headquarters for AT&T, then the largest company in the world, appeared on the front page of The New York Times on March […]
Kerry Washington in conversation with Radhika Jones
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.