Arts, Culture & Fun: Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Join us as poets from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe perform dynamic works of spoken word and lead a writing and performance masterclass.
Building Low-cost Tree Guards
Join New York Restoration Project (NYRP), your neighbors, and other green souls in sprucing up the block for the Bed-Stuy Summer KickOff.
L Train Shutdown Charette
https://www.vanalen.org/events/l-train-shutdown-charette/ As neighborhoods along the L train brace for an interruption in service of unprecedented scale, this fast-paced competition asks interdisciplinary teams to propose implementable…
Come Out and Play Festival
Come Out & Play returns to New York City in 2016 for another year of extraordinary outdoor games. We’ll take over DUMBO on July 8…
Videogames for Social Impact, Learning and Health
Come meet President of Games for Change, Susanna Pollack, and learn about the power of video games for social good! Susanna will highlight world-changing projects…
L.E.S. Decoded: Neighborhood Exploration & Conversation
How can we better grasp—and question—the complex building, city, and social codes that shape the neighborhoods around us? From the span of sidewalks and the lifetime of scaffolding to the rules of public restrooms and the limits of loitering, we’ll unravel the official and unofficial rules of public space
NYC Park’s Treescount! Data Jam
On Saturday, June 4th, NYC Parks will unveil NYC’s latest urban forest dataset, the most spatially accurate map of New York City’s street trees. Join…
Queens Clean Up Crew Kick-Off Event
Kick off is at 10am in Astoria Park at 19th Street (between 23rd Ave and 22nd Drive). We invite ALL our neighbors to come out and volunteer to help clean up this beautiful community space! Hang out with your neighbors and enjoy.
New Christodora Volunteer Day at the Bronx River Flotilla
Join Christodora’s New Youth Conservationists in volunteering at the rescheduled 2016 Bronx River Flotilla, a 5-mile paddle down the Bronx River in celebration of the progress that the Bronx River Alliance has made in reclaiming the river as a place that children can explore and play!
Pop Up Shop – Local Craft Beverage Tasting Showcase
EscapeMaker’s pop up shop is dedicated to agritourism, local farm and orchard getaways. They will host three FREE tasting showcases inside the Fulton Stall Market and spilling outside onto Front street: June 19th – Berry Jam; July 24th & August 14th – Local Craft Beverages.
Walking Tour: Coney Island, USA! with Dan Rhatigan
Take a break from the streets of Manhattan and head down to Brooklyn’s Coney Island! Visit the Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel and the Boardwalk!
Clothing Swap & Cocktails in Williamsburg
Do a little spring cleaning and update your style at the same time: take your gently used clothing to Ethical Writers’ Coalition’s Spring Swap, and pick up other fashionistas’ pieces. All the unclaimed items at the end of the day will be donated to charity for women in need of interview-appropriate clothing. To make your swapping even more fun, there will be organic cocktails and goody bags.
2nd Annual Neighborhood Love Your Street Tree Day
Join our elected officials, Community Board 7, NYC Parks Department, Sanitation Department, local businesses and non-profits, students and parents, environmental organizations, and community groups as we gather for our annual Spring cleanup and beautification day on the UWS.
Friday Fishing + Happy Hour on the East River
Tired of the old noisy after work happy hour? Head down to the Ecology Center to finish off the week with views of the East River as the sun sets and the light turns “magic.
Wilderness Survival Skills with Destination Backcountry Adventures
Join Destination Backcountry Adventures to learn the essential skills & philosophy of survival to be prepared for the worst case scenario on your next adventure or just to gain a new perspective in your everyday life.
Beach Day: Campfire & Hangout at Riis Park Beach Bazaar
Following beach cleanup, join us for campfire and hangout with other volunteers !
NYC Outdoor Adventure Expo | Wild Edibles Walk | Trails in Motion Film Fest…
Wondering how to balance living in the city and loving the outdoors? Come check out an afternoon with Outdoor Fest filled with fun activities, film festival, and a party !
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival
Celebrate art and culture at this block party with the diverse ethnic communities of the Museum’s Lower East Side/Chinatown neighborhood !