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City of Parks & Recreation

Photo: Malcolm Pinckney Photo: Daniel Avila

A Message from the Commissioner

New York City’s parks offer hundreds of fun and free activities for New Yorkers and visitors of all ages. This Special Events Calendar can help you plan great activities for the whole family throughout the year, directing you to both new and returning events across the boroughs. Whether it’s attending an outdoor film festival in Riverside Park, hiking the trails in , or attending one of the many events celebrating New York’s 400th birthday, there is something for everyone. has nearly 29,000 acres of spectacular open spaces, 14 miles of beaches, 54 outdoor pools, 15 na- ture centers and 22 historic houses. Come explore some of our wonderful attractions, and most of all, have fun! For more information, and to check out new activities that are always being added to our roster of events, please call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/parks.

See you in the parks! City of New York Parks & Recreation Photo: Daniel Avila

april events

Wednesday 1st Annual Spring Egg Festivities Karate Tournament (Rain Date April 5th ) 8:00 a.m. – Registration; 10:00 a.m. – April Fool’s Party 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Commencement of Competitions 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bartow-Pell Mansion , Pelham Al Oerter Recreation Center, Le Carrousel, 40th Street Allée, Bay Park, Bronx If you are 12yrs to 17yrs old and you are , Hunt for filled eggs in our beautiful formal interested in participating in a free karate Celebrate April Fool’s Day with children of garden. Enjoy light refreshments, arts tournament, please join us. all ages at Bryant Park’s Le Carrousel. and crafts, or have your photo taken with Call (718) 353-7853 for more information. a Spring Bunny. $15/child, free for adults Saturday 4th and children over 13 years. Appropri- Friday 17th ate for ages 2-12 years old. Registration Boardwalk Barrels of Fun requested. Visit www.bpmm.org for more Bones of Baisley 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. information. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at , Queens West 10th Street, Spring Wash Day Celebrating the prehistoric mastodon Get out your paintbrushes for this fan- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. whose bones were found in Baisley Pond tastically fun art competition! Entries are Lefferts Historic House, , Park in 1857. permitted in family, youth, individual and Brooklyn school categories. All materials are pro- The clothes are dirty and there’s no elec- Saturday 18th vided. Call (718) 965-6951 to register. tricity! Get out the washtubs, washboard and lye soap, heat water over an open Street Games Opening Day and Little League Parade fire, and get to work. Help wash and hang (Raindate Sunday, 19th) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. our 19th-century reproduction clothing 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Prospect Park, Brooklyn to dry. Free. Visit www.prospectpark.org Park, Manhattan Celebrations include a Little League Pa- for more information. Event continues Street Games is a new, annual event that rade heralding the opening of the Park’s through April 5th. brings back the old school “street games” ball fields, and the re-opening after win- – think stickball, stoop ball, pogo sticks, ter of the Park’s historic . Saturday 11th and hula hoops – and introduces them Call (718) 965-8999 for more information to a new generation of kids. This event or visit www.prospectpark.org. Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt features demo exhibitions by a Yo-Yo whiz, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. double-dutch champs, stickball kings and Easter Egg Hunt Queens County Farm Museum, Queens live performances. For more information 1:30 p.m. Egg hunts will be ongoing throughout the call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/parks. Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke day, “Whiskers” the bunny will be hopping Avenue, around the farm to greet children. Dance Bring an egg carton to decorate in high the “Bunny Hop,” play egg toss and egg Victorian style and meet the Easter Bunny rolling games on the farmhouse lawn. as you hunt for eggs. Recommended for Visit our farm animals and take a hayride. children ages 3 and up. Prepaid reserva- Admission: $5 per person. Visit www. tions are required; $8/child, $3/adults. queensfarm.org for more information. Visit www.HistoricRichmondTown.org for more information. april events continued

Saturdays & Sundays 18-19th Saturday 25th Sunday 26th & 25-26th Garden Hoe Down National Garden Month Festival Children’s Carnival 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. TBD 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. , Queens South Plaza, Union Square Park, Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Manhattan Join us for a carnival in the apple orchard! Cherry Tree Blossom Celebration Celebrate National Garden Month with the Carnival rides, midway games and prizes, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parks Department at this annual spring hayrides petting and children’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park, favorite. For more information, please entertainment. Admission: $9 per person Queens visit www.nyc.goc/parks. to enter grounds; carnival rides at an additional charge. Visit www.queensfarm. Saturday 25th Thursday 30th org for more information. High Rock Challenge Adventure Race Poem in Your Pocket Day Sunday 19th 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Greenbelt Trail System, Staten Island Bryant Park Reading Room, EarthFest Grab a partner and challenge your body Side of the Park, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and mind on a 10-K trail run with mystery BryantPark, Manhattan The Playground For All Children, challenges along the way. For more infor- Celebrate New York City’s 7th Annual , Bronx mation on the pre-registration and fee, Poem in Your Pocket Day with guest poets Earth Fest is the largest Earth Day related please visit www.sigreenbelt.org. of all ages. celebration in , and brings to- gether environmental organizations, pres- ervationists, performers, and advocates from around the region to the largest park in New York City. There is something for everyone in the family with exhibits, hands on demonstrations, performances, and much more. Call (718) 430-1890 for more information. Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

may events

Tulip Blooming Citywide Shred Fest Pooch Picnic Malls, by the Office of Criminal Justice 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 60th Street to , Manhattan 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. South Meadow at the Dog Run, Pelham Over 150,000 orange tulip bulbs will Rufus King Park & , Bay Park, Bronx bloom in celebration of the Quadricenten- Queens Come to the park to celebrate how dogs nial Celebration. NYC residents will be able to bring 1 enrich our lives during National Pet standard box of paper material to be Month. Bring your best friend, pack a Friday 1st shredded. pooch picnic and learn about responsible pet ownership, join in canine contests, Jump Off Pop Off Learn to Ride a Bike watch pet therapy demonstrations, do 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. face painting and fun activities. Cromwell Recreation Center, Midland Beach Parking Lot, Father Call (718) 430-1890 for more information. Staten Island Capodanno Blvd. at Hunter Ave., A teen talent show; all teen acts welcome. Staten Island Saturday 9th Call (718) 816-6172 to register. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike. Amazing Flotilla Saturday 2nd 9:00 a.m. Sunday 3rd Shoelace Park, Bronx Cinco De Mayo Join a flotilla of canoes and kayaks that 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cinco de Mayo will make their way down the Bronx River ARROW Recreation Center, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. to celebrate its revitalization and to start 35-30 35 Street, Astoria, Queens Festival Site, Flushing Meadows Corona the paddling season. Enjoy crafts, games, performances and Park, Queens face painting. Live entertainment, music, game, food Amazing Bronx River Flotilla Picnic and fun for the entire family at this annual 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Earth Day Rockaway favorite. Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Greet the flotilla and enjoy a day in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk at B. Yankee Peddler Day the park. 28 Street, Queens 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rockaway’s 3rd Annual Earth Day cel- Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Fly NY Kite Festival ebration on the beach includes environ- Avenue, Staten Island, NY 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. mental programs, arts and crafts and Over 150 vendors ply their wares at the Riverside Park, Pier I at 70th Street and entertainment that is fun and informative outdoor village market. , Manhattan for the whole family. Visit www.HistoricRichmondTown.org for International design competition open to more information. the design community—including archi- Greenbelt Carousel Opening Day tects, engineers, and artists—students, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8th Annual New York City and children. Participants will present the , The Greenbelt Irish Dance Festival event, which is part of NYC400. For more Celebrate the Carousel’s Tenth Anniver- 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. information, visit www.flyny.org. sary with fun and games. Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan Experience Irish dance and music first Learn to Ride a Bike hand with the Irish Arts Center at their 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. annual celebration featuring some of best Midland Beach Parking Lot, Father local and international traditional Irish Capodanno Blvd. at Hunter Ave., music and performance. Fun for all ages! Staten Island may events continued

Sunday 10th Sunday 17th Sunday 24th

Audubon Biodiversity Walk Pets & Pals Party Pinkster 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. , Bronx (76th Ave off Spring- Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Join us for a two hour walk and discus- field Blvd), Queens Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, sion in the Bronx River Forest, one of the Join us for a free day of family and pet Brooklyn oldest growth forests in New York City. fun. Games, rides, craft projects, pet A memorial celebration of Pentecost in Learn about the past, the present and the adoption and microchip clinic, giveaways Colonial Brooklyn. Free. future of this unique resource. Contact and more. Please call (718) 352-4793 for Visit www.wyckoffassociation.org for more [email protected] for more more information. information. information. FarmFest Friday 29th Friday 15th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, Queens The Senior Prom Poetry Slam Celebrate the return of spring with a visit 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to the farm! Sheep shearing demonstra- Conference House Pavilion, Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, tions, Dutch crafts and cultural exhibits Staten Island Queens and spring plant sale. Hayrides, historic Adult/Senior Dance. King and Queen will If you are 13yrs to 17yrs old and you are house and greenhouse tours, food, pony be announced during the festivities. interested in participating in a free poetry rides and petting zoo. Admission: $3 per slam tournament, please join us. Call person. Visit www.queensfarm.org for Saturday 30th (718) 520-5918 for more information. more information. Kids Fest Saturday 16th Drums Along The Hudson 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Madison Square Park, Manhattan Spring It’s My Park! Day , Manhattan Family fun with free music, arts and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This family-oriented festival includes crafts, food and more! Visit www.madi- (Start and end times vary at each park) native drumming from around the world, sonsquarepark.org for more information. Over 150 parks in all five boroughs the only open-air powwow in Manhattan Join thousands of New Yorkers in caring and intertribal social dances. Native food, Learn to Ride- Savvy Cyclists hosted by for and celebrating New York City parks. crafts and art will be for sale. Co-spon- Bike NY Participate in clean up and planting proj- sored by Lotus Music & Dance. For more 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ects, enjoy free events or just get outside information contact Lotus Music & Dance Bronx Park, Bronx to enjoy your park. Visit www.ItsMyPark. at (212) 627-1076. A safe, easy, and efficient way to learn org or call (212) 360-1357 for more the basics of balancing, steering, starting information. Learn to Ride a Bike and stopping a bicycle in a crash-free 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and low-stress environment. Bicycle and Green Apple Corps Spring Community Willowbrook Park, Archery Field helmet will be provided. Savvy Cyclist is Coastal Cleanups in conjunction with Parking Lot, Staten Island a free, one-day “introduction to cycling” It’s My Park! Day program for adults and mature teens who 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday 23rd want to improve their cycling skills. Brooklyn - Kaiser Park Neptune Avenue & W.31st Street It’s My Bark Day Sunday 31st Bronx- Pugsley Creek 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Castle Hill Avenue & Hart Street Rockaway Freeway Park, Queens 6th Annual Mamapalooza Outdoor Dog and their human friends will enjoy Extravaganza Manhattan- Dyckman Fields this day which includes pet giveaways, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & the Hudson River animal training demonstrations, adop- Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan Queens-DuBos Wildlife Sanctuary tions with the North Shore Animal Moms rock! Celebrate all things moth- Far Rockaway, B.63rd Street & DeCosta League, ASPCA spaying and neutering erhood at our annual afternoon festival Avenue and pet microchipping. featuring mom bands, performance, arts Staten Island - & crafts for kids, tot rock, food and & Satterlee Street other fun! Join us to help clean up the city’s beaches and coastal areas. Reservations sug- gested. Call (212) 360-3318 for more information. Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

june events

Wednesday 3rd Saturday 13th Saturday 20th

Bronx River Symposium Strawberry Festival The Chubby Hubby Fun Run 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Drew Gardens, Bronx Highland Park, Queens , Staten Island Join us to learn more about what’s Family event with games, crafts, a pie happening along the river and talk with Kinderdag! eating contest, and three-legged races. local students about how they’re getting 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. involved. Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Sunday 21st Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, Thursday 4th Brooklyn Bronx Week Parade Dutch Children’s Day. Free. 8:00 am-7:00 pm 9th Annual Read-a-Thon Visit www.wyckoffassociation.org for more Van Cortlandt Park E. & Mosholu Pkwy, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. information. Bronx Dry Harbor Playground, , Join the Bronx ’s office Queens Kid Acts! Performance and with hundreds of other proud marchers as Enjoy a day of storytelling and crafts and Fishing Party! bands and floats make their way up Mo- receive a free book! 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. sholu celebrating Bronx pride. Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. The fun continues after the parade with Sunday 6th In celebration of the Hudson River Quadri- food, art and music. centennial, spend the day fishing with the Mayor’s Cup Cricket Tournament Park Rangers, singing sea shanties with Thursday 25th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Astrograss and enjoying the cool river Canarsie Park, Brooklyn breezes. Welcome the night with star Rock n Skate Come see the city’s best cricket players gazing and dancing with the Globesonic 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. represent their boroughs in a citywide Sound System world music DJs. Rockaway Beach, B. 108th Street and championship. Call (718) 965-8942 for Skating Rink, more information. Hudson River Quadricentennial Queens Fishing Spectacular Free skate clinic with music, instruction Family Day 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and skate equipment on loan for all ages. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Riverside Park South Fishing Pier, , Bronx Manhattan Friday 26th Music, food, fun and games, arts & crafts, Join the Rangers in celebrat- guest speakers. Fun for the whole family. ing the Quadricentennial of the discovery Audubon Biodiversity Walk of Henry Hudson River. There will be fun 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Friday 12th activities for all ages. Bronx Park, Bronx A two hour walk and discussion in the The Rootin’ Tootin’ Saturday & Sunday, June 13th & 14th Bronx River Forest, one of the oldest 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Big Apple Barbecue Block Party growth forests in New York City. Learn Westerleigh Park, Neal Dow Ave. and 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. about the past, the present and the future Ave., Staten Island Madison Square Park, Manhattan of this unique resource. Square dancing for the whole family. A weekend of pitmasters, music and bbq Contact [email protected] for more seminars. Free admission. For more information. information visit bigapplebbq.org. june events continued

Saturday 27th Bronx River Festival End of School Celebration 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Schools Out for Summer Festival River Park, Bronx Maurice Park, Maurice Avenue & 54th 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a beautiful day by Avenue (along the LIE service road) Bayswater Park, Queens the Bronx River. Games, canoe rides, live School’s out for the summer! Celebrate Celebrate the first “unofficial” day of sum- entertainment, food. Fun for the entire with an afternoon of fun activities includ- mer, the day after schools close. Enjoy family. ing games, rides, craft projects, and free music, games, refreshments and Ranger giveaways. led programs including canoeing along Family Day Norton Basin. Canoes, lifejackets and in- 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. struction will be provided. (Children eight Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum, Roger and older must participate with an adult). Morris Park, Manhattan Pre-registration is required; please call Come enjoy Roger Morris Park along with (718) 318-4000. your family. Play colonial games, partici- pate in relay races, make crafts, and enjoy the beginning of summer! Free. Visit www.morrisjumel.org for more information. Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

july events

Thursday 9th Family Fun Day Monday 13th /Rosencrantz & Guildenstern 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Are Dead The Playground For All Children Mommy, Music & Me, Inc. presents 8:00 p.m. Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY Music Together ® Old Stone House, Park, Children’s performances, arts & crafts, 10:00 a.m. Brooklyn learn to ride a bike, storytelling, special (Buz O’Rourke The Old Stone House presents its annual guests, and much more for the whole Playground), Queens outdoor summer theatre festival with family at Pelham Bay Park’s premiere Enjoy an ‘instrument petting zoo’ featur- classics from and playground. Call (718) 430-1890 for more ing music and movement activities for Tom Stoppard by Piper Theatre Produc- information. parents and children ages birth to seven tions. This series continues through years. Please call (718) 352-4793 for more Sunday, July 12th. Outdoor Movie Screening information. Visit www.theoldstonehouse.org for (Rain Date Saturday18th) more information. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tuesday 14th Great Lawn of the Bartow-Pell Mansion Friday 10th Museum, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY Talent Show Bring the family and friends for this one 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Karaoke night only showing of E.T. The Extra Ter- Lt. Lia Playground, Staten Island 6:00 p.m. restrial. Pick up some Reese’s Pieces, sit Forest Park, Queens under the moonlight on the beautifully Wednesday 15th – landscaped lawn of this 19th century Sunday 19th Saturday 11th landmark, and enjoy America’s favorite alien botanist on the big screen. Macy’s Fishing Contest Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament Call (718) 885-1461 for more information. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Prospect Park Audubon Center, Coney Island Beach, Brooklyn 4th Annual NYC Main Squeeze Prospect Park, Brooklyn Test your skills at this annual classic. Accordion Festival Open to ages 15 and under, this annual Amateur beach volleyball players enter to 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. event features education programs about compete in various divisions along Coney Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. nature, fishing instruction and chances to Island’s historic boardwalk. Winning Don’t forget your dancing shoes for this win prizes. All equipment is provided. Call teams advance to the finals Sunday, all day festival of traditional and eclectic (718) 287-3400 for more information or July 12th. music fromaround the globe. Kids can visit www.prospectpark.org. get in on the act too at the Accordion Greenbelt Carnival and Chuck-Wagon Kids Corner. Browse the Accordion Flea Friday 17th Bar-B-Q Market and dance, dance, dance! 5:30 p.m. Karaoke Greenbelt Recreation Center, Tidal Paddle 6:00 p.m. Staten Island 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Forest Park, Queens Bring friends and make new ones at this Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx old-fashioned picnic featured simple Explore the tidal flats of the Bronx River games, activities—including a paper in the multifaceted . For the airplane contest—music and more. general public For more information please visit www.sigreenbelt.org. july events continued

Saturday 18th Wednesday 22nd Sunday 26th

Citywide Kayaking Day Castles Made of Sand Queens Symphony Orchestra All Day 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Citywide, ending at Governor’s Island Midland Beach by the Turtle Fountain, Forest Park, Queens Part of the City of Water Weekend and Staten Island NYC400, this event will feature kayaks, Castle-making and sand sculpture Sandcastle Contest canoes, and other non-motorized boats contests. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. paddling down the Hudson River regatta- Rockaway Beach, B. 117th Street, style. The ultimate destination is Gover- Thursday 23rd Queens nor’s Island to camp overnight. Kids and adults can build sandcastles on Dancing Under the Stars Finale Rockaway beach during this 14th annual Southern Queens Gospel Fest 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. contest. There will be refreshments and 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wallenberg Square, Forest Park, prizes for several age categories. Bring Baisley Pond Park, Queens Queens buckets and tools. No experience necessary. Sunday 19th Friday 24th Wednesday 29th Colombian Independence Day Festival Karaoke 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Dancing Under the Stars Finale Festival Site, Flushing Meadows Corona Forest Park, Queens 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Park, Queens Little Bay Park roller hockey rink, Come out and join the celebration of Friday 24th – Sunday 26th Queens Colombian Independence Day. A color- Bring your dancing shoes or just a chair ful event that brings out the flavor and 31st Annual Thunderbird American as we enjoy the sounds of the live band energy of the Colombian Culture. Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow “One Night Stand”. Please call Friday: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.; (718) 352-4793 for more information. Friends of Parks’ Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Family Fun Day 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.; Friday 31st 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fort Totten Parade Grounds, Queens Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Plaza Theatricals Presents “Willy Join us for a fun after 12 p.m. of free New York City’s oldest and largest Pow Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” activities including games, crafts, medi- Wow will feature three days of intertribal 7:00 p.m. cal screening, pet microchipping, and Native American dance competitions to Alley Pond Park (76th Ave off Spring- more. Please call (718) 352-4793 for more which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian field Blvd), Queens information. Nations are represented at this spectacu- Enjoy free outdoor live theater. Please lar event held in the apple orchard on the bring your own chair or blanket. Please farm grounds. A large selection of quality call (718) 352-4793 for more information. Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available. Admission: $9 adults or $15 for weekend pass; $4 children 12 and under or $5 for weekend pass. Visit www.queensfarm.org for more information. Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

august events

Sunday 2nd Treat yourself to terrific views of the Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th races from Flushing Meadow Corona Queens Symphony Orchestra Park’s Ederle Terrace, and enjoy cultural Battle Week 5:00 p.m. performances, demonstrations and an Old Stone House, Washington Park, Forest Park, Queens international selection of food. Brooklyn Visit the Old Stone House website or call Tuesday 4th Sunday 9th for more information about the variety of events commemorating the historic first National Nite Out Queens Symphony Orchestra battle of the 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 1776. Pelham Pkwy North & Wallace Ave, Forest Park, Queens Visit www.theholdstonehouse.org for Pelham Bay Park, Bronx more information. Fun and games for the whole family. “Squeaky Clean” Family Concert 6:30 p.m. Thursday 27th Wednesday 5th Alley Pond Park (76th Ave off Spring- field Blvd) , Queens Slimefest Arts Carnival Enjoy a free outdoor family concert fea- 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. turing the band “Squeaky Clean.” Please Dugan Park, Tysens Lane and Mill Road, Crocheron Park, Buz O’Rourke Play- bring your own chair or blanket. Please Staten Island ground, Queens call (718) 352-4793 for more information. Come be part of the mess. Join us for a free afternoon of fun in the park including arts & crafts projects, Wednesday 12th Saturday 29th games, and other fun activities. Please call (718) 352-4793 for more information. Rock n Skate Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 7th O’Donohue Park at B. 17th St. and USTA Billie Jean King National Ten- Promenade, Queens nis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Karaoke Free skate clinic with music, instruction Park, Queens 6:00 p.m. and skate equipment on loan for all ages. Come out for this special day-long festival Forest Park, Queens for kids! Activities including clinics, Friday 14th interactive games and musical entertain- Saturday 8th ment to honor tennis legend Arthur Ashe. Karaoke Finale Upper River Run 6:00 p.m. Adventures NYC 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Forest Park, Queens 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bronx Park, Bronx , Manhattan and other Canoe through Bronx River Forest, the Sunday 16th parks Citywide and the . New York City is getting adventurous! NYPD Auxiliary Band Locations in all five boroughs host free Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th 5:00 p.m. adventure activities including rock Forest Park, Queens climbing, kayaking, hiking, and outdoor Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival survival skills. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Meadow Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

september events

Friday 11th , Saturday 12th, Brooklyn BookFest American Kennel Club Responsible & Sunday 13th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dog Ownership Day , Brooklyn 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Richmond County Fair Book lovers Rejoice! Join Borough Presi- Madison Square Park, Manhattan 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. dent Marty Markowitz, local authors and Meet with experienced breeders, learn Historic Richmond Town, literary celebrities as we celebrate our about pet safety and attend obedience and 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island love of all things literary. skill demonstrations. Join in the festivities, entertainment, Visit madisonsquarepark.org for more fabulous food, contests, crafts, exhibits, 7th Annual West Side County Fair information. shopping, and living history demonstra- 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. tions. Visit www.RichmondCountyFair.org Park wide, Riverside Park South, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th for more information. Manhattan Enjoy a little county right here in Manhat- 27th Annual Queens County Fair Saturday 12th tan and celebrate the change of seasons 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with carnival rides and games, music, Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Back to School Festival square dancing, a petting zoo and more! A traditional County Fair with Blue Rib- 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visit the “Green Acre” environmental bon competitions in livestock, produce, Little Bay Park, Queens corner, with hands-on activities for kids home crafts, arts and crafts and more. Summer’s not over. Beat the stress of about environmental awareness, green Enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze, pie-eating returning to school with an after12 p.m. living, and animal care. and corn-husking contests, pig racing, of fun activities including ga.m.es, rides, make-your-own-scarecrow, hayrides, pet- craft projects, and free giveaways. Please Saturday 19th ting zoo, carnival rides and midway. Visit call (718) 352-4793 for more information. our Bavarian Garden, Irish and German American Littoral Society Beach bands, craft and food vendors. Fun for the Tidal Paddle Cleanup entire family! Admission: $7 adults; $4 9: 30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. TBD, Citywide children 12 and under. Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx Help clean up the city’s beautiful beaches. Visit www.queensfarm.org for more Explore the tidal flats of the Bronx River For a list of cleanup sites, visit www. information. in the multifaceted South Bronx. alsnyc.org in early September or contact the American Littoral Society at Sunday 20th Sunday 13th 800-449-0790 or at [email protected] for more information. Apple Festival 29th Annual Antique Motorcycle Show 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 1776 Peace Conference Celebration Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Queens County Farm Museum, Queens 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, This show will include a display of various Conference House, Conference House Brooklyn makes and models of motorcycles that Park, Staten Island Celebrate the harvest and “everything have been out of production 10 years or Colonial dancing, 18th century crafts, apple”! Cider pressing, kids crafts, music, more. Trophies will be awarded! Music, colonial cooking demonstration and ac- storytelling and more. Free. Farmhouse tours, hayrides petting zoo tivities for children. Donation: $3 adults, Visit www.wyckoffassociation.org for more and food will provide fun for the entire $2 children and seniors. information. family. Admission: $5 adults; $2 children Visit www.conferencehouse.org for more 4 and under. Visit www.queensfarm.org information. for more information. september events continued

Sunday 20th Saturday 26th Sunday 27th

Bronx Native American Festival Central Park Chess Junta Hispana 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. South Meadow Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Central Park, Manhattan Festival Site, Flushing Meadows Park, Bronx Take part in the largest outdoor chess Corona Park, Queens The Bronx Native American Festival is tournament in the , attract- This festival that is geared towards a celebration of the indigenous cultures ing 500 people annually with participation children showcases the uniqueness and of all the Americas. Music, dancing, and from people of all ages. This rapid tourna- beauty of every Hispanic country. storytelling highlight this family-oriented ment is open to everyone. gathering that will be both entertaining and educational. Call (718) 430-1890 for Queens Recreation Teen Film Festival more information. 4:00 p.m. , Flushing Meadows Corona Park If you are a teenager 13yrs to 17yrs inter- ested in showing your documentary on a big screen or want to learn how to create one, please contact Queens Recreation at (718) 520-5918. Photo: Daniel Avila

october events

Saturday 3rd Rockaway Fall Festival Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Pedal and Paddle the Bronx River O’Donohue Park at B. 17th St. and the Korean Harvest and Folklore Festival 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Promenade, Queens 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bronx River Park, Bronx This 2nd Annual Festival includes a Festival Site, Flushing Meadows Experience fall foliage on the Bronx River pumpkin patch, costume making, pony Corona Park, Queens Greenway and Blueway. The day starts and hay rides, entertainment and refresh- Join thousands of New Yorkers to cel- with a 12-15 mile- bike ride along the ments. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather ebrate traditional Korean culture with Bronx River Greenway, followed by a with “a day at the beach.” authentic entertainment, food, crafts and paddling trip down the Bronx River. activities. Apple Festival Soap Box Derby 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 17th 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Westerliehg Park, Staten Island A large variety of apples, apple products Kids Fest Old-fashioned soap box derby. and freshly pressed cider will be avail- 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Must have brakes. able. The nation’s largest apple cobbler Madison Square Park, Manhattan will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressing Family fun with free music, arts & crafts, Sunday 4th demonstrations while leaning fun apple costume parade, and more! Please visit facts at this delightful event. Vendors www.madisonsquarepark.org for more Medieval Festival – 25th Anniversary will have a variety of collectibles for sale, information. (rain date October 11th) food, hayrides and free children’s games 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. will make this event fun for all ages. Saturday 17th , Manhattan Free. Visit www.queensfarm.org for more The festival includes costumed perform- information. Fall Harvest Festival ers, authentic medieval music, dance and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. magic as well as jugglers and jesters. The Saturday 10th Highland Park, & Elton climax is a joust between four knights on Street, Queens horseback. Medieval Festival is co- Annual Pumpkin Festival sponsored by Washington Heights and In- 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society wood Development Corporation. For more Carousel for All Children, “Light the Nights” information visit http://www.whidc.org/. Willowbrook Park, Staten Island 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The prettiest pumpkins prevail in our per- Forest Park Bandshell, Queens Falconry Extravaganza fect pumpkin patch! Enjoy harvest time at Light the Night is an annual fundraising 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. this traditional fall festival. walk to celebrate and commemorate lives Central Park East Meadow, Manhattan For more information please visit touched by cancer. Walkers will carry Join the Urban Park Rangers for our an- www.sigreenbelt.org. illuminated balloons in memory and sup- nual flight of fancy. Hawks, falcons, owls, port of loved ones. and other birds of prey will be on hand for flight demonstrations and more! october events continued

Halloween Harvest Fair Saturday 24th Friday 31st 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conference House, Conference House Marine Park Haunted Halloween Walk A Halloween Haunting Park, Staten Island 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Family event with hayrides, rides, kids’ Marine Park, Brooklyn A.R.R.O.W Field House, 35-30 35th activities. Halloween costume parades. Creatures of the night make a daylight Street, Astoria, Queens Free. Visit www.conferencehouse.org for appearance in this frightfully fun walk Join us for a spooktacular haunted house, more information. through the park. Call (718) 965-8913 for face painting, pumpkin patch, music, more information. crafts and giveaways. Sunday 18th Pumpkin Festival in Central Park Halloween Happenings Old Stone House Harvest Festival TBD 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central Park, Manhattan Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn Old Stone House, Washington Park, Celebrate Halloween at this annual clas- Join the ghosts, goblins and other creepy Brooklyn sic and pick up a pumpkin or two. creatures for their annual haunting of The Old Stone House presents its annual Owl’s Head Park. Call (718) 238-6044 for Harvest Festival in cooperation with Sunday 25th more information. Parents and the Park Slope Civic Council, with pony rides, music and Children’s Fall Festival family fun galore, along with our weekly 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Farmer’s Market. Queens County Farm Museum, Queens 3rd – 21st Visit www.theoldstonehouse.org for more Halloween fun for children of all ages. information. Youngsters are invited to wear their Pick-Your-Own-Pumpkin costumes! Visit our haunted house, enjoy 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Halloween Harvest in Old Brooklyn traditional games including sack races Queens County Farm Museum, Queens (rain date: Sunday, October 25th) and trinkets-in-the-haystack, plus pony October is pumpkin month at the Farm 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. rides and petting zoo. Professional char- Museum! Enjoy wandering through Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, acter look-a-likes will visit to add to the the planting field to find your favorite 5816 Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, fun. Craft vendors will display and sell pumpkin. Price of pumpkins is based Brooklyn fall items, food, country western music on pumpkin size. A fun farm treat for Come discover how Halloween was and dancing will make this event fun for the whole family! Price based on size of celebrated in colonial Brooklyn, then join people of all ages. Admission: $5 per Pumpkin. Visit www.queensfarm.org for in our Halloween celebration! Free. Visit person. The Haunted House is open from more information. www.wyckoffassociation.org for more 1 – 7pm for an additional $2. information. Visit www.queensfarm.org for more information.

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Kate Ice Skating 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wollman Rink, Prospect Park, Brooklyn The only outdoor ice skating rink in Brooklyn opens on Thanksgiving Day for the winter skating season. Call (718) 287-6431 for more information or visit www.prospectpark.org. Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

november events

Sunday 1st Saturday 14th Sunday 15th

ING New York City Marathon Hands-on History: Apples, Apples, Commemoration of the Battle of Fort All Day Apples! Washington Locations Citywide 1:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Come out and cheer for the participants King Park, Queens Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan of the 39th Annual New York City Mara- Rufus King had apple orchards on his Members of the Brigade of the American thon. The world’s most elite marathoners farm. Did you know that apples can Revolution set up a campsite, demon- run a course that goes through all five be more than food? Come hear apple strate how the Continental Army func- boroughs and ends in Central Park. stories, learn what else they can be used tioned during the war, plus, Live Musket for, and make a special apple craft to take Demonstrations, Arts & Crafts for kids, Saturday 7th home! Free. Visit www.kingmanor.org for and more. For updates and more detailed more information. program information, log on to the event Greenbelt Nature Center Turns Five calendar at www.northmanhattanparks. Greenbelt Nature Center, Brielle and org. Rockland Avenues, Staten Island Celebrate this anniversary with environ- mentally-themed fun and games indoors and outside at this lovely park property. For more information please call (718) 351-3450. Photo: Daniel Avila

december events

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Holiday Spectacular Mad. Sq. Holiday Tree Lighting New Year’s Eve Fireworks 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. and Celebrations Al Oerter Recreation Center, Flushing Madison Square Park, Manhattan 11:00 p.m. – 12: 30 a.m. Meadows Corona Parks, Queens Our annual holiday celebration with mu- Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Celebrate the holidays at our newest rec- sic, treats and a tree-lighting countdown! Don’t miss this spectacular annual fa- reation center with performances, holiday Visit www.madisonsquarepark.org for vorite complete with a fireworks show at crafts, face painting, music & contests. more information. midnight, music and entertainment. Call (718) 965-8999 for more information or Saturday 5th Friday 11th visit www.prospectpark.org.

Holiday Happening Kids Candle Light Tour Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 5th - 19th Forest Park, Ridge, Queens Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, Candle Light Tours St. Nicholas Day Brooklyn 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. What was life like after dark in the 17th, Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 18th and early 19th centuries from the 5816 Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, 5816 Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue, children’s perspective? View the old- Brooklyn Brooklyn est home in New York after the sun sets What was life like after dark in the 17th, Visit New York’s oldest house and greet and learn how people dealt with keeping 18th and early 19th centuries? View the St. Nick and his companion, Black Piet as warm, sleeping tight, and not letting the oldest home in New York after the sun they arrive on horseback. Adults and kids bed bugs bite. Adults allowed if accom- sets and learn how people brightened alike will enjoy Colonial music, holiday panied by a child ages 8 and up. Reser- their lives in the dark winter nights before crafts, and traditional treats. Free. Visit vations required. $7 for adults, $3 for electricity. Reservations required. $7.00 www.wyckoffassociation.org for more children and seniors. A second tour will for adults, $3.00 for seniors. For adults information. be given on Saturday, December 18th. only. Visit www.wyckoffassociation.org for Visit www.wyckoffassociation.org for more more information. Sunday 6th information.

Christmas in Richmond Town Sunday 13th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Historic Richmond Town, Colonial Christmas 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Watch as glittering ornaments are made Conference House, Conference House by the tinsmith, hear young carolers Park, Staten Island present holiday songs, or listen to a lively Father Christmas will give each child a storytelling session; tour the village, gift. The Conference House is decorated decorated in its holiday finery. Visit the for the holidays. Kitchen market-place for Courthouse for greenery, home-baked shoppers. Hot mulled cider and cookies goodies, and holiday gift items for sale. served. Donation: $3 adults, $2 children Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary. and seniors. Visit www.conferencehouse. Visit www.HistoricRichmondTown.org for org for more information. more information. Photo: Malcolm Pinckney

concert series

Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series Seaside Summer Concert Series City Parks Foundation Concerts 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17th – August 5th Thursdays, July & August July – August Madison Square Park, Manhattan Asser Levy Park, Brooklyn For more information please visit www. Evening concerts by national touring art- Call (718) 469-1912 for more information. CityParksFoundation.org or call ists. Shows are appropriate for all ages. (718) 760-6999. Visit madisonsquarepark.org for more Scandia Symphony Concert Series information. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Crotona Park Jams Sundays, June 7th, 14th, & 21st 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Mad. Sq. Music: Studio Series Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan Thursdays, July 9th - 30th 3:00 p.m. except Sept. 19th at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the works of Scandinavian com- Crotona Park, Bronx Saturdays, September 12th – posers as interpreted by The New York Old School Hip Hop concerts. October 3rd Scandia Symphony and guest artists. Madison Square Park, Manhattan For updates and more detailed program St. Mary’s Park Jams Free folk, blues and Americana concerts information, log on to the events calendar 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. near the Shake Shack. at www.northmanhattanparks.org. Thursdays, June 4th – 25th Visit www.madisonsquarepark.org for St. Mary’s Park, Bronx more information. Good Morning America Summer Con- cert Series Acoustic Sundays Piano in the Park 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Fridays, May 22nd – August 21st Sundays, July 12th – August 16th Monday – Friday, Upper Terrace, Lawn, Bryant Park, Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. May 11th – October 16th Manhattan Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hud- Upper Terrace, Bryant Park, Manhattan Live ABC broadcasts of performances by son as you listen to some of New York’s Some of the city’s best pianists play the America’s hottest acts. best jazz, R&B, and world music. music of Scott Joplin, the Gershwins, James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Eubie in Bryant Park Blake, Jelly Roll Morton, and more under 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. the trees on the park’s custom made Thursdays, July 9th – August 13th piano. Fountain Terrace, Lawn, Bryant Park, Manhattan Martin Luther King Junior Concert The most popular shows on and off Series Broadway perform their biggest hits. 7:30 p.m. Mondays, July & August Central Park Summerstage Wingate Park, Brooklyn June – August Call (718) 469-1912 for more information. Rumsey Playfield, , mid- park, Central Park, Manhattan For more information, call visit www.CityParksFoundation.org or call (212) 360-2777.

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cultural events

Shakespeare in the Park The Amazing Maize Maze “PeterPan & Adventures in Neverland” 8:00 p.m. sponsored by Con Edison 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Delacorte Theater, Central Park, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. through December 31st Manhattan Saturdays & Sundays, Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Twelfth Night: June 9th – July 12th September 19th – November 1st Central Park, Manhattan The Bacchae: September 16th – Queens County Farm Museum, Queens City Parks Foundation proudly presents September 28th Enjoy getting lost in our 3 acre interactive “Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land,” For more information please visit corn maze. To add to the adventure join us a new musical marionette production. www.publictheater.org. for Maze By Moonlight on Saturday Octo- Visit www.cityparksfoundation.org for ber 10th and 17th when the maze will be more information. CityParks Theater & CityParks Dance open until 9:00 p.m. Then join us for the July & August fun of getting lost and loving it! Admis- 10th Annual Inwood Shakespeare Various Locations sion: $8 adults; $5 children 4-11; free Festival: The Season of Flesh & Blood Top dance and theater companies children under 3. Visit www.queensfarm. 7:30 p.m. perform in local parks across the City org for more information. Wednesday - Saturday, June 3rd - 6th, providing free dance lesson and theater 10th - 13th, 17th - 20th workshops for teens. For more informa- Dancing Under the Stars Peninsula, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan tion visit www.CityParksFoundation.org or 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Twelve free performances of a Shake- call (212) 360-8290. Wednesdays, June 3rd - July 29th speare favorite - . Little Bay Park, Roller Hockey Rink, Music by Luke St. Francis and directed by Movie Night Queens Ted Minos. For more information, 8:00 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for call (212) 567 -5255 or visit Tuesdays, August 18th – September 1st free dance lessons, music, dancing, and www.inwoodshakespearefestival.com Little Bay Park, Queens fun. Made possible with funding provided Come out and take in some great movies by Council Member Tony Avella. Let’s Dance under the stars. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dancing Under the Stars Sundays, June 7th – 28th HBO/Bryant Park Summer 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 70th Street Plaza, Riverside Park South, Film Festival Thursdays, June 11th – July 16th Manhattan. Sunset Dry Harbor Playground, Queens Learn to Dance like a pro at these sunset Mondays, June 15th – August 17th Bring your dancing shoes and join us for salsa, swing and hustle lessons. Fountain Terrace, Lawn, free dance lessons, music, dancing, Bryant Park, Manhattan and fun. Movies Under the Stars Don’t miss these classic films (released 8:30 p.m. or dusk prior to 1979) under the stars on the big Mad. Sq. Kids Wednesdays, July 8th - August 12th screen. 10:30 a.m. Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in June 9th – August 13th for a night of premier Hollywood movies Madison Square Park, Manhattan on the banks of the Hudson River. This Child friendly performers engage their year’s theme Henry Hudson! audience with live music and storytelling on the Oval Lawn. Visit www.madisonsquarepark.org for more information.

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Children’s Performance Series Kid Acts! Globesonic Sound System Dance Party 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lawn games, music and more! 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Thursdays, July 9th – August 13th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays, July 17th, August 14th, Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. Sundays, July 19th - Aug 16th September 11th Music, storytelling & theater for young Locomotive Lawn, Riverside Park South, Pier I, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Manhattan. Join hundreds of others who come In celebration of the Quadricentennial to dance the night away at our open- Site Specific Sundays of the Hudson River, come out and play air summer dance parties with the 3:00 p.m some old skool games such as hoops, GlobeSonic Sound System DJs. Sundays, July 12th, 19th, 26th sticks, lawn bowling and more! Red Shade Plaza @ 64th St, Riverside Park South, Manhattan. Expect some unexpected art in the park happenings with these outdoor dance events made especially for the park.

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sports & education

Urban Park Ranger Programs CityParks Sports Kayaking on the Hudson Alley Pond Park Adventure June – August 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sundays, April – November City Parks Foundation offers free instruc- Saturdays & Sundays, Alley Pond Park, Queens tion in golf, tennis and track & field to May 16th – October 11th Don’t miss out on this unique, team- over 10,000 New York City youth (ages 71st Street Soccer Field, Riverside Park building experience! 5-16) in more than 50 parks across the South, Manhattan. Family Camping city. Expert instruction and free use of Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-min- Friday – Saturday, July & August equipment is available at all sessions for ute instructional paddles, and explore the Camp under the stars with the Rangers kids of all ability levels. The program Hudson River first hand. Please wear a for an unforgettable night. offers end-of-season tournaments and bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and For information on all Ranger programs, advanced academies as they develop in know how to swim. call 311 and ask for the Urban Park Rang- each sport. To sign up or to learn more, ers, or visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers. visit www.CityParksFoundation.org or call Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun (718) 760-6999. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Afterschool Program Wednesdays, June 3rd – September – June Yoga in the Park September 23rd Citywide 9:00 a.m. Plaza, Riverside Park South, Parks offers afterschool programs city- Saturdays, May 30th - June 27th Manhattan. wide to promote cultural recreation, and Little Bay Park, Roller Hockey Rink, End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in academic enrichment for children ages Queens a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all 6-13. Call 3-1-1 or visit www.nyc.gov/ An instructor will lead us through hatha fitness levels. Please wear loose, com- parks for more information. yoga exercises in a peaceful outdoor set- fortable clothing and bring your own mat. ting overlooking the Sound. Derek Jeter Turn 2 Clinics Please bring your own mat. Pilates - Mat Class Saturdays 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m Locations Citywide Mad. Sq. Reads Tuesdays, June 16th – August 25th Six weeks of free baseball clinics at loca- Thursdays, June 11th – August 6th 66th Street Plaza, Riverside Park South, tions in all five boroughs for children ages 6:30 p.m. Manhattan. 8 -13. Participants will receive instruction Madison Square Park, Manhattan This total body workout is a great way in batting, fielding and base running from Evening readings by notable authors to develop superior core muscle power experienced coaches. Call 311 or visit themed around New York life and history. and tone, all with a beautiful view of the www.nyc.gov/parks for more information. Visit www.madisonsquarepark.org for Hudson. Please wear loose, comfortable more information. clothing and bring your own mat. CityParks SeniorsFitness Citywide Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball Clinic Free program offering tennis lessons, Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. yoga instruction and firness walking for 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays, New Yorkers ages 60 and over. Includes 71st Street Soccer Field, Riverside Park July 6th - August 15th free equipment. All activities take place South, Manhattan. Highland Park, Jamaica Avenue & Elton twice a week at each location. For more Bring out your child’s inner athlete at Street, Queens information or to register, call these introduction to soccer and basket- (718) 699-6999 or visit ball lessons for the under 5 set. www.CityParksFoundation.org.

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Basketball Clinic Word for Word Writers Bryant Park Pétanque 10:00 A.M. – 12:00p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Thursdays, July 9th – August 13th Monday – Friday, April – October July 6th - August 15th Bryant Park Reading Room, Pétanque Court near 6th Ave. and Dry Harbor Playground, Forest Park , 42nd Street, Manhattan 42nd Street, Bryant Park, Manhattan & 79th Place, Queens Learn to write from expert instructors. Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, Skateboard Clinic Word for Word Kids patience, and camaraderie from members 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s champi- Tuesdays & Thursdays, Saturdays, June 20th – 27th, onship-winning club. July 6th - August 15th July 11th – August 15th Forest Park / Skate Park, Woodhaven Bryant Park Reading Room, Bryant Park Tai Chi Blvd & Forest Park Drive, Queens 42nd Street, Manhattan 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Favorite children’s book characters and Thursdays, April 30th – October 15th Karate Clinic stories come alive with author visits and Fountain Terrace, Bryant Park, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. special events geared for kids of all ages. Manhattan Tuesdays & Thursdays, Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed July 6th - August 15th Word for Word Storytime by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center Forest Park / Oak Ridge, Queens 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for all ages and experience levels. Tuesdays, July 7th – July 28th Word for Word Author Bryant Park Reading Room, Bryant Park Yoga 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. 42nd Street, Manhattan Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Wednesdays, May 14th – August 19th Flaubert Frog hosts storytellers from The Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bryant Park Reading Room, New York Public Library. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 42nd Street, Manhattan May 5th – August 25th The country’s most celebrated authors Pétanque Tournaments Southwest corner of the Lawn, Bryant speak about recent works and their expe- 10:00am – 4:00pm Park, Manhattan riences as writers. Various weekends throughout Expert instructors, provided by Lululemon the summer Athletica, lead all levels of yogis. Word for Word Financial Lawn, Bryant Park, Manhattan 7:45a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Regional, national, and international Hoops in the Sun Thursdays, June 11th, July 9th, tournaments hosted by La Boule New 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 13th Yorkaise, the park’s resident pétanque Saturdays & Sundays, Bryant Park Reading Room, club. June 13th – August 16th 42nd Street, Manhattan , Courts 3&4, Bronx Breakfast panels on financial topics rang- Flaubert Frog For more information call (917) 501-2049 ing from retirement fund management to 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. or email [email protected] and visit how to better budget your monies. Saturdays, June 20th – August 15th www.hoopsinthesun.net. Le Carrousel, Bryant Park, Manhattan Word for Word Poetry Sing along, play “Flaubert Says”, Hop- 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Potato, Freeze-Dance, and listen to Tuesdays, May 19th , June 2nd – stories told by the park’s resident frog. August 18th Bryant Park Reading Room, Bryant Park Knits 42nd Street side of the park 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Emerging and award-winning poets share Mondays, June 1st – October 12th their latest works. Upper Terrace gravel opposite the Bry- ant Park Grill, Bryant Park, Manhattan Instruction for beginners provided by Knit New York. Yarn and needles available. Call (212) 387-0707 to pre-register (or take a chance and drop by).

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recreation centers

Bronx Metropolitan Pool & Fitness Center J. Hood Wright Recreation Center 261 Bedford & Metropolitan Avenues 351 Fort Washington Avenue @ 174th Hunt’s Point Recreation Center (718) 599-5707 Street & Fort Washington Avenue 765 Manida Street (212) 927-1563 btw. Lafayette & Spofford Avenues Red Hook Recreation Center (718) 860-5544 155 Bay Street @ Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (718) 722-3211 89 Bradhurst Avenue Kingsbridge Community Center, CBO btw. West 146th & Bradhurst Avenue St. John’s Recreation Center 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace (212) 234-9607 (718) 884-0700 1251 Prospect Place btw. Troy and Schenectady Morningside Park Mullaly Community Center, CBO (718) 771-2787 West 123rd Street & Morningside Drive 40 East 164th Street & Jerome Avenue (212) 280-0209 (718) 590-5743 Sunset Park Recreation Center 7th Ave @ 43rd Street North Meadow Community Center Owen Dolen Recreation Center (718) 965-6533 Central Park, mid-park @ 97th Street 1400 East Tremont (212) 348-4867 @ Westchester Square Manhattan **No Programs run out of this venue (718) 822-4282 or (718) 822-4202 Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Pelham Fritz Recreation Center St. James Recreation Center 80 Catherine Street @ Cherry Street 18 Mount Morris Park West 2530 Jerome Avenue @ 192nd Street (212) 285-0300 @ West 122nd Street (718) 822-4271 (212) 860-1380 Asser Levy Recreation Center St. Mary’s Recreation Center 501 Asser Levy Place Recreation Center 59 (Closing for 450 St. Ann’s Avenue (212) 447-2020 Renovations) @ East 533 West Chelsea Recreation Center (718) 402-5155 or (718) 402-5160 btw. 10th & 11th Avenues 430 West 25th Street (212) 397-3159 Recreation Center btw. 9th & 10th Avenues 3225 Reservoir Oval East (212) 255-3705 Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center (East 208th & Bainbridge Avenue) 2180 1st Avenue @ 112th Street Recreation Center 54 (718) 994-6785 or (718) 994-6785 (212) 860-1383 348 East 54th btw. 1st & 2nd Avenues Brooklyn (212) 754-5411 Tony Dapolito Recreation Center 1 Clarkson Street & 7th Avenue South Hamilton Fish Recreation Center Brownsville Recreation Center (212) 242-5228 1555 Linden Blvd. & 128 Pitt @ (718) 485-4633 (212) 387-7687 Staten Island Hansborough Recreation Center Fort Hamilton Senior Center Cromwell Recreation Center 35 West 134th Street 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway Pier 6 @ Murray Hulbert Avenue btw. Lenox & 5th Avenues @ 99th Street (off Bay and Hannah Streets) (212) 234-9603 (718) 439-4296 (718) 816-6172 Highbridge, CBO Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center Greenbelt Recreation Center 2301 Amsterdam Avenue @ West 173rd 670 Lafayette 501 Brielle Avenue Street & Amsterdam Avenue btw. Tompkins & Marcy Avenues btw. Walcott & Rockland Avenue (212) 927-2012 (718) 622-2082 (718) 667-3545

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Queens Sorrentino Recreation Center Louis Armstrong, CBO 18-48 Cornaga Avenue 33-16 108th Street & Northern Blvd. Al Oerter Recreation Center @ Beach 19th Street (718) 651-0096 134-40 Fowler Avenue (718) 471-4818 (718) 353-7853 Vic Hanson Field House A.R.R.O.W Field House 133rd Avenue & Guy Brewer Blvd. Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center 35-30 35th Street (718) 978-1536 93-29 Queens Blvd. @ 62nd Avenue (718) 349-0444 (718) 263-1163 Det. Keith Williams Field House Roy Wilkins CBO (SQPA) 106-16 173rd Street 177th Street. & Baisley Blvd. btw. 106th & 107th Avenue (718) 276-8686 (718) 523-6912

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BEACHES Central Park Wildlife Center Alliance for Downtown New York Beaches are open for swimming from (212) 439-6500 www.downtownny.com Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only where life- Battery Park City Authority guards are on duty. (718) 265-3474 www.batteryparkcity.org

Bronx Queens Wildlife Center Broadway Mall Association Orchard Beach (718) 885-2275 (718) 271-1500 www.broadwaymall.org Brooklyn Coney Island (718) 946-1350 Prospect Park Wildlife Center Conservancy (718) 946-1350 (718) 399-7339 www.thebattery.org Manhattan Beach (718) 946-1373 and Children’s Zoo Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Queens (718) 442-3100 www.bpcparks.org Rockaway Beach (718) 318-4000 Staten Island PARKS PARTNERS WEBSITES Bryant Park Corporation South Beach (718) 987-0709 CITYWIDE www.bryantpark.org Midland Beach (718) 987-0709 Wolfe’s Pond Beach (718) 984-8266 Audubon New York https://ny.audubon.org www.centralparknyc.org POOLS The 54 outdoor pools are open June City Parks Foundation Fort Tryon Park Trust 28th through Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – www.cityparksfoundation.org www.nycgovparks.org 7:00 p.m. Council on the Environment Friends of RECREATION CENTERS www.cecny.org www.fohrp.org Our 38 Recreation Centers are open year-round. To join a center near you Historic House Trust Friends of Morningside Park call: www.historichousetrust.org www.morningsidepark.org

Bronx (718) 430-1858 MillionTreesNYC Fund for Park Avenue Brooklyn (718) 965-8941 www.milliontreesnyc.org www.fundforparkavenue.org Manhattan (212) 408-0243 Queens (718) 520-5918 New Yorkers for Parks Historic Parks Coalition Staten Island (718) 390-8020 www.ny4p.org www.historicharlemparks.org

LEARN TO AND SPORTING CLINICS New York Restoration Project Hudson River Park Trust Parks & Recreation offers sporting www.nyrp.org www.hudsonriverpark.org instruction to boys and girls throughout the 5 boroughs. It is a great opportunity Partnerships For Parks Madison Square Park Conservancy for children to try a new sport abso- www.itsmypark.org www.madisonsquarepark.org lutely free of charge. Please call 311 for more information. SummerStage Randall’s Island Sports Foundation www.summerstage.org www.risf.org PERFORMANCES Trees New York Riverside Park Fund SummerStage www.treesny.com www.riversideparkfund.org Central Park, Rumsey Playfield E. 72nd Street & East Drive Wildlife Conservation Society Alliance BID (212) 360-2777 www.wcs.org www.timessquarenyc.org

Shakespeare in the Park BRONX Union Square Partnership Central Park, Delacorte Theater www.unionsquarenyc.org W. 81st & West Drive Friends of Van Cortlandt Park (212) 539-8500 www.vancortlandt.org Washington Square Association www.washingtonsquarenyc.org Prospect Park Bandshell New York Botanical Garden 9th Street & Prospect Park West www.nybg.org QUEENS (718) 965-8951 The Bronx River Alliance Alley Pond Environmental Center George Seuffert Bandshell www.bronxriver.org www.alleypond.org at Forest Park Woodhaven Boulevard BROOKLYN Flushing Meadows-Corona @ Forest Park Drive Park Conservancy (718) 235-4100 www.fmcpconservancy.org www.bbg.org SPORTING VENUES Friends of Fort Totten Parks Brooklyn Development www.forttottenparks.org U.S. Tennis Association Corporation National Center www.empire.state.ny.us/BBPDC Flushing Meadows Corona Park www.queensbotanical.org (718) 760-6200 Park Conservancy www.brooklynbridgepark.org Udall’s Cove Preservation Committee Keyspan Stadium www.littleneck.net Surf Ave & 17th Street Conservancy (718) 449-8947 www.fortgreenepark.org STATEN ISLAND

Icahn Stadium Prospect Park Alliance 20 Randall’s Island www.prospectpark.org www.sigreenbelt.org (212) 860-1899 MANHATTAN & AQUARIUMS For more information call 311 or visit Partnership www.nyc.gov/parks The Bronx Zoo Wildlife www.34thstreet.org Conservation Park (718) 367-1010 Design: Alexandra White Design www.alexandrawhitedesign.com