Skip to main content

Events

  • Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience

    Enhance your visit to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 7pm for a free self-guided exploration of the historical ship while […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • Open Farm Day

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

    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 […]

    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
  • Jazz Age Lawn Party

    Governors Island

    Break out your best flap­per dress­es, linen jack­ets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gats­by-inspired attire! The Jazz Age Lawn Par­ty on Gov­er­nors Island fea­tures live music, retro cock­tails, and […]

    $55
  • 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 […]

    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
  • Juneteenth

    Rockefeller Park

    Celebrate Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, with the Federation of Black Cowboys. Enjoy stories about freedom, African American history, with artmaking, live music, sing-alongs, and horseback rides (ages 3 and up).

    Free
  • Queer Poetry Picnic

    There will be moments to write poetry, recite poetry, and enjoy the summer with new friends. The afternoon will begin upstairs in the library; we’ll discover fragments of queer verse […]

    Free