• Landscape Futures and the East River Esplanade

    National Academy Museum 1083 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Co-organized by the National Academy and CIVITAS, Art, Design and the Urban Environment is a discussion series that explores how artists and architects—as well as activists, grassroots organizers, scientists, urban planners, and city agencies—can work together to improve urban environments in meaningful ways.

    Free
  • Wreath Interpretations Holiday Exhibition

    The Arsenal in Central Park 830 Fifth Avenue , Manhattan, NY, United States

    32nd Annual Holiday wreath exhibit at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park. This free event runs from Decemeber 5th, 2014 to January 9th, 2015, open weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Great for all ages.

    Free
  • Weekly Tai Chi Class in Poe Park

    Poe Park Visitor Center 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx

    Photo Credit: Chinese Arts Alliance   Come to the Poe Visitor Center for a free weekly Tai Chi class on Fridays unitl December 26th, 2014.…

    Free
  • Friday Evenings with Climate Scientists: Arthur Lerner-Lam

    ICP Museum 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States

    Arthur Lerner-Lam is a seismologist at the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He will talk about his research on explosions and earthquakes, and what they…

    $14
  • So Close 3D: Wild Dolphins, Human Dancers

    SVA Visual Arts Theater 333 W 23rd St, New York City

    Wild dolphins and human dancers meet underwater, in this beautiful 3D film from Chisa Hidaka and Ben Harley.

    $10
  • Madison Square Holiday 2014

    Madison Square Park between Madison Ave and 23rd St., Manhattan , NY, United States

    Join the Madison Square Park Conservancy in celebrating the holidays as they honor over 100 years of holiday tree tradition in Madison Square Park!

  • Film Showing: Food Design

    Park Slope Food Coop 782 Union St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

    This film takes a look at the secret chambers of a major manufacturer of food, where designers and scientists are defining your favorite mouthful of tomorrow.

    Free
  • Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance Annual Holiday Party

    Manhattan Waterfront Alliance Homeport 212 Water Street, Suite 300, New York, NY, United States

    On Thursday December 11, 2014, they will be hosting their annual Holiday Party at the Manhattan Waterfront Alliance's Homeport!

    Free, must RSVP
  • Friday Evenings with Climate Scientists: William D’Andrea

    ICP Museum 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States

    William D'Andrea studies global climate change, looking not only at current anthropogenic changes, but also historical changes. He will talk on how climate history can…

    $14
  • Winter Wildlife Viewing

    Albert H. Mauro Playground Park Drive East and 73rd Avenue Terrace, Queens, NY, United States

    New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks.

    This time of year is perfect to spot migrating birds and waterfowl which will call our parks home for the winter. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age.

    Free
  • Volunteer Gardening at Stuyvesant Square

    Stuyvesant Square Gramercy Park, New York, NY, United States

    Join Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association's gardening party.

    Meet fellow New Yorkers while chatting and beautifying our neighborhood park. Learn horticulture, weed, plant, mulch and sweep.

    Free