Tag Archives: New York City

Forest Crew is open to community members who wish to drop in and volunteer on a weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly basis. College and high school students, environmental enthusiasts, and those who are looking to enter the green-collar field are strongly encouraged to attend regularly and to view this as an apprenticeship opportunity. Consistency will be […]

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law presents the third David Sive Memorial Lecture on Environmental Law: "The Present and Future of EPA," a presentation by Gina McCarthy, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2013-2017.

Urban Air Market is excited to launch in Brooklyn with a one day pop-up marketplace for sustainable design. DIY activites, sustainabilty workshops, wellness resources, and interactive art. PLUS shopping from a curated selection of makers of jewelry, apparel, accessories, art, and home decor. Free to attend!

At Get Hooked, children have the opportunity to learn about the wildlife living in the waters surrounding Randall’s Island. Come out to the park to learn, explore, and fish!   Activities include fishing (catch and release), games, arts and crafts, and more.  All equipment is provided. Suitable for kids ages seven and older.

In celebration of our 25th anniversary many of this summer’s featured films will take us back to the year 1992! Whether a classic favorite or a recent blockbuster, Randall’s Island Park is an amazing place to take in a flick. Outdoor movie nights are presented in partnership with the NYC Parks. Free movies are screened every Sunday at […]

Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport. This event repeats every week on Thursday between 9/7/2017 and 9/28/2017.

Learn more about the Park in our Hort Tours. From the lush gardens, to the towering tree canopy, each tour will have a specific focus, making each experience fun and full of surprises. Join us September 6 on the night of the full moon for our Full Moon Hort Tour. Discover new perspectives of our […]

Dance Fitness is the perfect way to have fun while getting an amazing workout! These classes combine uplifting music and dancing with beautiful views and fresh air. Follow certified instructors from Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a fun, high-energy workout along the park’s shoreline! This event repeats every week on Wednesday between 9/6/2017 and 9/27/2017.

Join this ‘90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to get you feeling “suppa duppa fly” with slammin’ moves to bangin’ grooves! This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 9/5/2017 and 9/26/2017.

Bring your own food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize! This event repeats every week on Friday between 9/1/2017 and 9/29/2017.

Amaze the crowd when you rock the mic at #TotallyPublicKaraoke nights. Bring your friends, your voice, and your courage. All ages! This event repeats on the 1st Friday of every month between 6/2/2017 and 9/1/2017.

Plant Patterns features the work of Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao, Adrienne Elise Tarver, Karin Haas, Liesl Pfeffer, and Nick Wildermuth. The artists use plants’ impressive natural characteristics as a means to explore various themes in their graphic works. Domestic and wild flora have provided artists with inspiration for centuries. The diversity and multitude of […]

Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly guided walking tours are free 75-minute-long tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides, will offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. Free public tours take place twice a week on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Saturdays […]

Bring a blanket or low chair! The Jungle Book is an adventure about a young boy who was raised in the jungle with animals.

We are excited for you to join our Hands-On-Hort Workshop, focusing on Fungi. Led by expert the New York Mycological Society, this workshop will explore the hidden world of fungus. Visitors of all ages will be able to learn more about the fungal specimens that are crucial to keeping a healthy ecosystem. The New York Mycological Society is nonprofit […]

This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 4/25/2017 and 11/7/2017. Join the Village Community Boathouse for Community Rowing in traditional Whitehall gigs, captained by experienced New York Harbor coxswains. The Village Community Boathouse offers free community rowing on Sundays at noon and on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., through November 12, 2017. Community rowing is free and open […]

This event repeats every week on Tuesday and Thursday between 1/3/2017 and 12/28/2017. Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. All of our fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing […]

This event repeats every day between 7/15/2017 and 8/31/2017. Come to 99 Plymouth and see the brilliant, site-specific murals created by the talented students of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Summer Session. The paintings will celebrate the park as a place of natural beauty and respite in our often chaotic urban environment. The students will work […]