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Summer Social & Local Food and Farming

North Brooklyn Farms 320 Kent Avenue , New York, NY, United States

Come celebrate the first day of summer at the new farm in Williamsburg and learn about Brooklyn Farms' history, plans for the future and the consciousness behind the “eating and farming local” movement !

$25

Queens/Brooklyn: Newtown Creek Photography & Nature Walk

If industrial backyards and vistas of the New York City skyline from skewed perspectives are your idea of a good time—this walk's for you. Come join our walk and photography series all over the 5 boroughs !

Free

Night at the Museums

Lower Manhattan

The museums and historic landmarks of Lower Manhattan are an American treasure. Explore one of the most diverse and concentrated groups of museums in the world – 15 sites all within comfortable walking distance of each other. This annual event takes place rain or shine.

Free

Summer Solstice Celebration

Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY, United States

Bring your friends and family to Socrates Sculpture Park to celebrate the longest day of the year!

Free

Up Late

Roam the High Line after-hours and be transported as dancers, musicians, and visual artists illuminate the park with participatory performances, installations, and a world of hidden surprises.

Free

New York Bicycle Film Festival

Anthology Film Archives 32 Second Avenue , Manhattan, NY, United States

More and more people are riding bikes daily. People now identify with bicycling as a lifestyle. There is a huge fervor for bicycle culture. The Bicycle Film Festival is the place for brands to interact in an authentic way to this demographic. The Bicycle Film Festival is here to raise and reinforce the positive profile of cyclists to celebrate bicycling in its myriad of forms.

$12 – $45

Wiggle Your Way Into Composting

John H. Holmes Community House 28 E. 35 Street, New York, NY, United States

Learn how worms work their magic, converting kitchen scraps into a rich organic fertilizer, and reducing our carbon footprints.

Free – $44

Queens Botanical Garden Farm Workdays

Queen Botanical Garden 43-50 Main St. , Flushing, NY 11355, United States

Enjoy a pleasant Saturday morning outside in the Queens Botanical Garden learning about composting and having fun! Tasks include weeding, harvesting, planting, and composting.

Free

The Battery Fair

Battery Park City South Cove, New York, NY, United States

For a fun weekend in The Battery's newest lawn, The Battery Oval, come to the Battery Fair. This event will showcase innovations in agriculture, horticulture, food, and craft, while supporting and connecting local entrepreneurs.

Free

Buzz on Bees

Celebrate our winged aviators at this family-friendly workshop! Take a tour of QBG's Bee Garden, learn about these amazing insects, sample local honey, and make a beeswax candle to take home.

$7.29

Movies Under the Stars: Michael Jackson’s This Is It

Carmansville Playground Amsterdam Av, W 151 St To W 152 St, New York, NY, United States

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! This movie is held outdoors and open to all ages.

Free