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.
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.
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. […]
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The walk will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Bowne […]
All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational blessing and all pets are welcome (dogs, cats, birds, etc.).