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A message from Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe

New York’s parks offer hundreds of fun and free activities for New Yorkers All programs are subject to change and visitors of all ages. This Special Events Calendar can help you plan please call great activities for the whole family throughout the year. Whether it’s

watching a puppet show in , competing in the 311 Triathlon, or attending a festival in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there’s to confirm a schedule something for everyone! City has over 28,000 acres of parkland, or for more information 14 miles of beaches, 53 outdoor pools, 10 nature centers, and 23 historic houses. Come explore some of our wonderful attractions, and most of all have fun! For more information, please visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311. See you in the parks! Adrian Benepe Citywide Talent Show Waterfront Walk Dachshund Celebration Monica Götz and G. Scott MacLeod: April 1–June 4 Saturday, April 10 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Photographs and Paintings Citywide Meet at Tramway station, , April 28–June 10 To register, call 311 and ask about the 2nd Avenue & 60th Street. Take a 3-mile Bring your favorite little buddy for a walk Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. citywide talent show. walk along the waterfront. around the park. Gallery, , Manhattan

An exhibition of pinhole photography Experience Spring Hawk Festival Amazing Flotilla and paintings by Monica Götz and Scott Saturday, April 3 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. MacLeod, featuring the landscape and Forest Park , , Bronx , Bronx historic bridges of Central Park. Welcome spring with egg hunts, face Join us to learn about raptors of all types Celebrate the rebirth of River with painting, arts & crafts and more. and see demonstrations with live . food, games, music and entertainment. Scott’s Run Earth Day Weekend Celebration Get Fit for Pennies a Day at Your APRIL Sunday, April 18 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25 Local Recreation Center! , Staten Island Come make nature crafts and learn about Parks & Recreation invites New Yorkers Join a memorial run held by the Scott’s local environmental organizations. to get fit for pennies a day at recreation Race Committee. Healthfi rst’s Experience Spring! Morningside Park, Manhattan centers in every borough. The City’s Celebrate spring in all five boroughs with Children’s Carnival 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. recreation centers offer a variety of free arts & crafts and other outdoor fun! Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18 facilities, including swimming pools, fitness 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. , equipment, weight rooms, aerobic studios Crotona Park, Bronx Queens County Farm , Queens Rice Stadium, , Bronx and basketball courts. Special classes, Saturday, April 3 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy hayrides, petting , games 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. offered at many centers, allow members Van Cortlandt House Museum Grounds and prizes. Great Hill, Central Park, Manhattan the chance to try new workout techniques , Bronx or learn a new sport. All centers offer free Arbor Day Parade Grounds, Van Cortland Park, Saturday, April 10 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. afterschool programs and many centers Friday, April 20 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Bronx offer Computer Resource Centers. Central Park, Manhattan Forest Park, Queens 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 10 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Plant a tree in Forest Park. Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island For adults, year-long membership costs Barnyard Spring Egg Hunt 26th Annual Antique Motorcycle Show 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. only $50 ($75 with indoor pool), $10 for seniors 55 and older, and free for children Saturday, April 10 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25 under 18. Membership at any New York Queens County Farm Museum, Queens 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. City recreation center is good at all others Come and join us for an egghunt and Queens County Farm Museum, Queens citywide of an equal or lesser value. other farm fun. Don’t miss the auto memorabilia, hayrides and food. Carousel Opening Day Celebrationtion Shad Fest & Drums Along the Hudson Canoeing Hi-Tec Adventure Race Saturday, May 1 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. SaturS rday,yMa May 15 11:0011:01:00 a.m.a. Sunday,Su ay May M 233 7:007: a.m.a –3:00 p.m. , Staten Island , Manhattan Crotona , Crotona Park, Bronx OrOrcharrd Beach,Beach BrBronx See the carousel wake up from a long Come celebrate the Shad and Native Learearn howw too canoecanoe while havingh ng funfu A teamt m competitioncocompe of physicalp icalal and winter’s nap —with clowns, puppets and American culture. paddlingpapadd g aroundounund Indiandianan Lake.Lak mentalme al obstaclesobststac s challengingchallech ng eacheacach arts & crafts. teteaeam’s abilityty tot workk togethertotog her. Grandma’s Hands / Mamapalooza “It’s My Park!” Day Saturday, May 8 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15 All day Seniors Fabulous Fitness Riverside Park South, Manhattan CitywideCitytyw de Wednesday,dnesdnesday Mayay 26 9:309 0 a.ma.m. MAY Riverside Park South invites mothers to Join Partnerships for Parks and thousands OrOrchararrd Beach,BeacBe h, Brronxon attend this delightful spring brunch. of New Yorkers by planting, painting and SeniorsSe rs ara e inviteted ttoo participatepa ipat in a powerpowower sprucing up your neighborhood park. For walkw adventurventure. Spring Botany Tea & Tulip Mother’s Day Festival more information visit www.itsmypark.org. Saturday, May 1 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8 1:00 p.m–4:00 p.m. Lake Ecology Crotonaa Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronxx Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, Brooklyn Farm Fest SaturSa rday, MayMa 29 1:00 p.m.p m Let the Urban Park Rangers teach you how Learn about the May Pole and the joyous Sunday,Sundayday Mayy16 166 11:0000 a.m.m.–4:00 p.m.pm Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx to identify different types of plants. dance that centers around it. Queenss CountyCount Farrm Museum,m,m QueensQue Learrn aboutabou the underwaterterte magicmag of Donon’t missss theth hayrides,yrides, tours,to , food,foodood, ponyp y lakella ecologyecologecol fromom “topop to murkymurk bottom.tom.” Kite Day on May Day Mother’s Day Gospel Celebration ridesrid andd pettingtt zoo. Saturday, May 1 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Pelham Bay Park, Bronx Brownsville Recreation Center, Br ooklyn Health and Fitness Festival/Games Day MiddletownMi l Road and Stadiumi Ave. Come have a foot-stomping, hand- Saturrday, MayMa 22 11:00 a.m.–4:00:0000 p.m. Youth ages 6-131 are invited tot create t theireii clapping good time. Crrotoona Park,k, Brronxonx own kites and get a chance tot winwii a prize.izi . PartParticiarticipatete in a widewi varietyvarieariety of gameses anda All programs are subject Mother’s Day Afternoon T ea activitiesactivitiviti to prromoteomm a healthyhealtalt lifestyle.tylee to change please call May Day Spring Planting Sunday, May 9 1:30 p.m and 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1 1:00 p.m. Merchants H o us e Museum, Manhattan You Gotta Have Park! Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx Celebrate this memorable day with a SaturSataturrdayy & Sunday,Sun ay, Mayay 22 & 23 Let us teach you how to identify different 311 traditional afto ern on tea in our 19th-century 110:000:00 a.m.m.–5:00 p.m p m. to confirm a schedule types of flora. garden. Reserv ations and prepayment Prrospectosp Park, Brrooklynoklyklyn or for more information Our annual celebration of all things Park! Cinco De Mayo Festival required. Pleas e call 212-777-1089. Sunday, May 2 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Seniors Day in the Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Wednesday, May 12 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Join us for music, food, arts and cultural crafts. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Come enjoy lunch and live performances. Playschool Jamboree National Trails Day & Celebrate Pinkster Carnival Youth Safe Night Wednesday,ednesday,y, June 2 10:00 a.m m.–2:002:0 p.m.p. Highbridge! Sunday,SSund June 6 12:000 p.m.p.m –4:0000 p.m. SaturSa rday, June e 26 2:00 p.m.m.–7:00 p.m p m. Williamsbridgebrididge OvalO Park, Brronxx Saturrday,dayay, June 5 8:00 a.m.–10:0010 p.m.p Wyckofyck ff FarrmhouseeM Museum,Museu Brrooklyny St.St Mary’s Park, Brroonx PlayschoolsPlaayscho and preschoolshoools are invited to Highbighbridge Park, ManhattanMananhatta Enjoy gamemeses, prizes,prize and a perforormmancence by Teens are welcomewelc to joinj uss forfoor dancedan particarticipateticipate in this annualnual JamborJaJambboreeee. EnEnjoynjoy tours of theth towererr, tratrail restoration,estorati the Ayiti-Lay La HaitianHaaitian Dance Company.C mpanyny. perpe forrmances.mancnces. entertainmententnter nmement andd food.d. Family Day Brooklyn Fest 2004 Empire Autorama II Thursday,hur Junene 3 11:00 a.m.a –4:00 p.m.p National Trails Day Sunday,Sunday Junene 6 Saturday, June 26 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. SunsetSunseS Park,rk, Brrooklynooo yn SaturSa rday,ay, JuneJunun 5 10:00 a.m. ConeyConon Island,Isla Brrooklynklyn DagD g HammarskjoldHamHamm old Park,Paar ManhattanManhatMan Enjoy a fun-filled day of music, sports and food. ForForestst Park,k, QueensQu ens 8:00 a.m. registration Start the summer season in ! JoinJo thehe LambdaLam da Carar ClubC to view Enjoy a healthy walk through the park. For Events take place all day and into the night! classiccl can and specialecialal interest automobilauto iles. more information visit www.nyforestpark.com. JUNE Talent Show & Art Exhibition Berry Fest National Trails Day Saturrday,d , Juneune 12 12:00 p.m.p. –4:000 p.m. SaturSa rday & Sunday,Sunday, June 266& & 27 SaturSa rday,y, JuneJu 5 Fort Hamilton Senior Center, Brooklyn 11:0011 a.m.-4:00a.m.-4-4:00 p.mm.m Boat Month prrojectsojoje andd activitiesac es, Citywideitity de Center members perform in a variety show! QueensQuQue CountyCoununt Fararrm Museum,MuMus m, Queens Queuee Thursday,hur Junene 3–Sunday,S ay, June 27 ShapeS up your mind, bodyb and trailst Enjoy fresh strawberries, country western Civil War Encampment 12:001 p.m.–6:000 p.m.p m. at parkss in allal fivee borbo ouughs. music and dance, hayrides, games and SaturSataturdayay & Sunday,SuSun ay, Junene 121 & 133 AudubonAuduudu on CenterCentnterr, Prrospectect Park,Park, Brrooklynooookl historic house tours. Dog Obedience Trial 1111:001:00 a.m.m.–4:00 p.m.p.m. Cruise the park’s waterways aboard the Saturrdayay & Sunday,Su June 5 & 6 QueensQuee County Fararrm Museum,Muse Queens San Juan Bautista Fiesta electric boat Independence. Fees apply. 7:30 a.m.a –5:0050 p.m. Takek a lookk ata campcam life,lif uniformss and ana Sunday,S y, JuneJ 272 10:0010 00 a.m.–6:306: p.m.p.m John Muir Golf Tournament Willowbrillowwbrrook Park,Pa StatenStateaten IslandIsland outdooroutdo cookingcookoking display.display. BatteryBa y Park,Parark, ManhattanManhattan Friday,Fridayay, JuneJ e 4 11:3011 a.m.–8:008 p.m.m. LearLeearn aboutbouout responsiblee onsiblee dogdo ownership.ownwners . ComeCo e for livelivve music,m ic,c, artsa & crafts anda Spring Festival Van Cortlandt Golf Course, Van Cortlandt Park, traditionaltratrad nal Puerto Pueue Ricann cuisine.c e Mexican Cultural Festival Sunday,Sundayday June 13 5:000 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Bronx Sunday,Su June 6 11:001 a.m.a –6:0000 p.m.p RiversideRive de Park South, ManhattanMan ttantta 4th of July Festival PrP oceedsoce benefitbenefefi thehee preservationese on of thet Bandshell,Ba dshell, CentralCCe al Park,Par Manhattananhattatan Joinoin for dinndinnennerr, dancingancing andaan entertainmententertaterta ment Sunday,Su day,y, JuneJuJun 27 10:0010:00:00 a.m.m.–6:006:0 p.m.m. Johnhn Muiruir NaturNatuture Trail. Foror morm e infoinforrmation,ma n, Enjoyy a daydaay of Mexicanexican culturculturee.. oonn ththe pieier. FlushinFlu ing MeadowsMeaddows CorC ronao Park, QueensQueeens visit www.americanscotfoundation.com.w.ammerica cotfo ationon.com Celebrate Independence Day early witwithh Community Day All-Breed Dog Show Meditation Day music, food arts and cultural crafts. Sundunday, Juneune 6 11:001:0000 a.m.a.m –5:00 p.m.p.m Saturaturday & Sunday,SuSunda Junene 19 & 20 SaturSatuturrday,day, June 5 9:0000 a.m.a.m.m.–5:005:00 p.m. HistoricHiHistor c RichmondRichmoRic dT Town,ownwn, StatenStaatenn IslandI 6:006 a.m.a .–5:000 p.m.p.m The GrGreatea Hill,ll, CentralCCen al Park,k, ManhattanMa hattaattan Central Park SummerStage ParticipatePartartic ate in interactivein activee activitiesaac itieses fromo MidlandMidlaMidlan Beach,h, StatenSt en IslandIsla Join in an afternoon of meditation, inspirational Mid June-Late August long ago.o. See obedience ob and agility trials. tr talks and music in the Buddhist tradition. www.summerstage.org

My Fair Lady Beatlemania Again 26th Annual Thunderbird American Thursday, July 1 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8 7:30 p.m. Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow BEACHES and POOLS Forest Park, Queens Forest Park, Queens Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 23, 24 & 25 A performance by Plaza Theatrical Experience performances celebrating the Queens County Farm Museum, Queens The Department of Parks & Recreation th Productions. 40 anniversary of the Beatles sponsored Experience NYC’s largest Pow Wow, three is looking for qualified swimmers to by Ridgewood Savings Bank. days of an intertribal Native American Karaoke become lifeguards for dance competition. Friday, July 2, 9 & August 13, 20 7:00 p.m. VIBE’S Energy Fest one of our 7 beaches or 53 outdoor Forest Park, Queens Saturday, July 10 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Brownsville “Oldtimers” Week pools this summer. We need responsible, Park, Manhattan Friday, July 23–Sunday, July 31 Independence Day Celebration Help raise funds for AIDS Awareness while 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. motivated, dedicated individuals to Sunday, July 4 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. participating in an all-day concert event. Brownsville Recreation Center, Brooklyn help safeguard the 11 million swimmers Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Join fun activities including a traditional fish Double Dutch Tournament that take a dip in the Big Apple every fry, outdoor concert, basketball games and Saturday, July 10 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. summer. Parks & Recreation offers a fun for the whole family. JULY Morningside Park, Manhattan free qualifying exam for interested Jump-ropers of all ages will enjoy prizes, American Dance from to Broadway lifeguard candidates. Candidates Historic Parks Film Festival food and music. Monday, July 26 7:00 p.m. Forest Park, Queens who pass the qualifying exam Wednesday, July 7, Staten Island Triathlon Learn to dance with the Okra Dance participate in a free lifeguard training Wednesday, July 14, Park Sunday, July 11 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m Company. Bring your dancing shoes. Wednesday, July 21, Morningside Park Midland Beach, Staten Island course. If you complete the course, Wednesday, July 28, Saint Nicholas Park Swim in Raritan Bay, bike Fr. Capadanno Midsummer Night’s Dance you are guaranteed a job and will be All showings at 7:30 p.m. Boulevard and run the boardwalk. Friday, July 30 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. paid for time spent in training. For more Screenings of world-class short and feature Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island Colombian Independence Day Festival information please visit films from Africa & the African Diaspora. For Seniors are invited to dance the night away Sunday, July 11 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. more information visit www.africanfilm.org. to the music of yesteryear. www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Performance of Tales from the Arabian Nights Enjoy music, food, arts and cultural crafts. Dragon Boat Race Festival

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1 Read-a-thon Beach Season is Saturdays from July 21 through August 7 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22 11:00 a.m May 29, 2004 to September 6, 2004 7:30 p.m. Riverside Park, Manhattan Forest Park, Queens Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan Enjoy the races, cultural performances and Free books, gift bags, celebrity story telling Pool Season is Enjoy free performances by Moose Hall an international selection of foods. and an interactive stage performance. June 26, 2004 to September 6, 2004 Theatre Company. Battle of the Boroughs Dragon Boat Festival Haitian Musical Festival Co-ed Basketball Tournament SaturS rdayayy & Sunday,Sun AugustA 7 & 8 SSundaunday, AugustAg 15 10:0010:0:00 a.m.a –10:0010 0 p.m.m AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Augustuggust 2, 3 &&7 7 10:00 a.m.m –6:00 p.m. BatteryBatter Park,k, ManhattanManh tan CitywideCitywywide Call 311 for timestimemes MMeadoeadowow Lake Commemorateomm oratate HaitiHa ’s 200 yearsye oof On any afternoon of the week, if you Bring youryyou teamam andan competecompepete for prizespriz FlushingFlusushin MeadowsMeaMeado Corronaon Park,P k, QueensQQue independencendndepe encee frf om slavery.aveavery were to visit one of 33 recreation andnd braggingbraag g rights.rightghts Findd outut whichw ch Come out for a boat race, food and cultural Steve Johnson’s Magic Variety Show centers, you might see children borrougho has the best be ballll players. activities. 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Parks’ AfterSchool U.S. Open and the Clusters adds continuity to children’s lives and Belizean Park Fest Sunday,Sundnda AugustAug 30 to Sunday,Sundada SeptemberSeptemSept 122 Thursday,Thurshursd , AugustAugusust 5 7:3030 p.m.pp.m SaturSatS rday, AugustAugAugu 14 3:003:3:0 p.m–9:0000 p.m.p m FlushingFlusushin Meadowsado Corronaon Park,P k, Queensuee strengthens their sense of belonging in FoForrest Park,Park, QueensQuQueen ColonelColonnel CharlesChaCharle Young Park,Parkk, ManhattanMananhat CCallall 71718-760-6200760-6 foror a gameggam schedule.ched the neighborhoods where they live. Enjoy an eveningeveening of doo-wop. Experience Belize culture, music, food, and arts. Kite Festival Beach Volleyball September 20, 2004–June 25, 2005 Jazz Festival SatuSaturrday,d Augustugu 7 12:002:00 p.m.p. –3:0000 p.m.p.m SaturSataturrdayday & Sunday,Sund y, AugustAugugust 144 & 151 Weekdays from 3 p.m.–6 p.m. Willowbrillowbwbrrook Park,ark, StatenS ten IslandIslanand 11:0011:000 a.ma m.–3:00 p.m.p m. 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Ongoing Events and useful EnEnjoynjoy an old timetim fair. Day and other volunteer opportunities Enjoyoy crafts,cra s,, educationaleduced onal activities,acactiv es,s, food,foodf numbers in the back of this in parks, contact Partnerships musicc anda limitedimitedted tours. booklet. for Parks by calling 311 or visiting www.itsmypark.org. Fall Harvest Life in the Colonies Bluegrass Music Festival Healthfirst’s Great Halloween Party Saturday & Sunday, October 2 & 3 Sunday, October 3 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. October 30 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Van Cortlandt House Museum Grounds, Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Central Park, Manhattan Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx See two headline acts and three local bands Join Parks & Recreation for our annual Witness traditional activities, including Come learn and participate in everyday play toe-tapping music allday long. Great Halloween Party with the City’s preparing the house for the winter ahead. life of 18th century America. largest pumpkin patch. Halloween Happening Pumpkin Picking at the Docker Farm Craft Yarn Council Knit-Out Saturday, October 23 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays, October 2 & 3, 9 & 10, Sunday, October 3 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Oak Ridge, Forest Park, Queens Saturday, October 30 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. 16 & 17, 23–30 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m. Union Square Park, Manhattan Watch a stage performance and enjoy Brownsville Recreation Center, Brooklyn Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Join a fun-filled day of free knitting and holiday treats. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to this Pick your very own pumpkin fresh from the crocheting lessons, a fashion show (with frightfully fun celebration. Marine Park Haunted Halloween Walk patch. both people and dogs), and arts & crafts. Saturday, October 23 2:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Halloween Happenings Juvenile Diabetes Walk-A-Thon Marine Park, Brooklyn Saturday, October 30 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. OCTOBER Sunday, October 3 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Spooky fun for everyone! Van Cortlandt House Museum Grounds, Van Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Cortlandt Park, Bronx Halloween Haunted House Culture Fest Join a 5-mile walk around the park. Come out and have a ghoulishly fun-filled Sunday, October 24, Saturday & Sunday, Saturday & Sunday, October 2 & 3 Halloween Eve. Bring a flashlight. Historic Richmond Town Open House October 30 & 31 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. All day Saturday, October 9 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Haunted Weekend Battery Park, Manhattan Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31 Enjoy 80 cultural treasures featuring live Childrens Fall Festival Get an insider’s view of the restoration of the 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. music, dance and interactive exhibits. Sunday, October 24 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 1740 Christopher House and learn about its link Prospect Park, Brooklyn Queens County Farm Museum, Queens to the Revolutonary War. Don’t miss the scary stories, holiday treats 7th Annual Falconry Extravaganza Haystack games, sack races and and a haunted forest walk. Saturday, October 2 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Fall “It’s My Park!” Day homemade apple cider make fall a fun East Meadow, Central Park, Manhattan Saturday, October 16 All Day time for the entire family. Halloween Happenings Watch falcons, , hawks and other Citywide Sunday, October 31 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Halloween Haunting raptors swoop and soar overhead. Show your support by sprucing up and Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn Friday, October 29 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. celebrating neighborhood parks. For more Fun-filled creepy activities for all ages. Apple Fest Various Bronx Recreation Centers information visit www.itsmypark.org. Sunday, October 3 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Treats, arts & crafts and scary haunts for Queens County Farm Museum, Queens youth ages 3-14. Cider pressing demonstrations, hayrides, games, and a variety of apple products. NYC Marathon Saint Nicholas Day METROPOLITAN OPERA IN THE PARK Sunday, November 3 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 8:00 p.m. Central Park, Manhattan Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, Brooklyn Central Park, Manhattan Come watch participants run through all A Dutch colonial holiday celebration. Enjoy Performing Nabucco fi ve boroughs in this world famous marathon hand-dipped candles, storytelling, holiday ON -GOING EVENTS ending in Central Park. sweets. music, horse back riding and more. Wednesday, June 16 8:00 p.m. Throughout the year, the New York City Central Park, Manhattan Turkey Trot Wreath Interpretations Department of Parks & Recreation Performing Madame Friday, November 19 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. December 15–January 6 Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. hosts events and programs that Tuesday, June 22 8:00 p.m. Seniors are welcome to dance and have Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, Manhattan Pelham Bay Park, Bronx extend beyond a single day. Enjoy refreshments by the fireplace. An exhibition featuring non-traditional Performing Madame Butterfly wreaths crafted by New York City artists our facilities again and again for Wednesday, June 23 8:00 p.m. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER from a wide variety of unexpected performances, athletics, education , Queens materials. Performing Nabucco and arts. Holiday Open House (Thursday, June 24 Rain Date) Each One Feed One Thanksgiving Feast Monday & Tuesday, December 27 & 28 Friday, June 25 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn Marine Park, Brooklyn Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Performing Madame Butterfly Join your friends and neighbors for a day of Enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse, craft food, fellowship and fun. activities for children and mulled cider. Saturday, June 26 8:00 p.m. Revolutionary War Encampment All programs are subject Staten Island Stadium, Staten Island Midnight Run to change please call Performing Nabucco Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7 Friday, December 31 10:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. West 72nd St Traverse, Central Park, Manhattan Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Ring in the New Year by participating in this Meet Revolutionary soldiers, watch drills 311 New Year’s Eve race ending with a disco to confirm a schedule and more. party at the Central Park Bandshell. or for more information Holiday Extravaganza New Year’s Eve Celebration Sunday, December 5 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Friday, December 31 12:00 a.m. Oak Ridge, Forest Park, Queens Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Come out and enjoy a day of holiday Ring in the New Year at Brooklyn’s biggest music, games and holiday treats. party. NY Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesdays from August 11–August 25 Beatlemania Again SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES All shows 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 – Prospect Park, Brooklyn , Manhattan Forest Park, Queens American Musical Salute Wednesday, July 14 – Central Park, Manhattan Enjoy evenings of music under the stars in Twist & Shout as we celebrate the Beatles' Saturday, April 24, Saturday, May 29, Thursday, July 15 – Cunningham Park, Queens this historic Harlem park. 40th Anniversary. Sunday, May 30 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16 – Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx Thursdays from August 12–August 26 Battery Park, Manhattan Sunday, July 18 – Snug Harbor, Staten Island The Queens Symphony Orchestra 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of high school bands, Monday, July 19 – Central Park, Manhattan July 25, August 9 & August 15 Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan choirs and orchestras from around the Various times An exhibition featuring narrative paintings country. MANHATTAN CONCERT SERIES Forest Park, Queens and drawings illustrating the beauty and For more information, please call 718-326-4455. Basket and Blanket Concert Series activity of New York City’s parks and th Saturdays, June 19, June 26, July 17, 45 Annual Washington Square Music urban spaces. Festival Super Scientifi c July 24, August 14 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday, August 12 7:00 p.m. Morningside Park, Manhattan Tuesdays, July 6, 12, 20, 27 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Forest Park, Queens Grab your picnic basket and blanket and 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun with Mr. Fish enjoy jazz, gospel and R&B with the Friends Washington Square Park, Manhattan Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan & Lisa Lou. of Morningside Park. Enjoy selections of classical, jazz and salsa Experience some of the best jazz in New music. York City at this free, outdoor concert. Seaside Concert Series

BROOKLYN CONCERT SERIES Thursdays, July & August 7:00 p.m. Central Park SummerStage Sunday, August 22 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Asser Levy Park, Brooklyn Mid-June through Late August , Manhattan Experience classic rock, pop, contemporary Rumsey Playfield in Central Park If you miss the Harlem performance, you Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series and salsa. Free summer-long arts festival featuring can still catch this second round in the Mondays, July & August 7:00 p.m. pop and world music, dance and spoken East Village. Wingate Field Park, Brooklyn Jazzmobile word. A program of City Parks Foundation. Classic soul, jazz, R&B, oldies and Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 www.summerstage.org. FOREST PARK CONCERT SERIES contemporary music. Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. CityParks Concerts Live Music with Billy C. & Friends Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan Tuesdays from August 10–August 24 July 2, 9, 23; August 6, 20 Various times Enjoy jazz at this travelling concert. 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Forest Park, Queens , Manhattan Live music for the whole family to enjoy! Listen to the sounds of Latin music. Jazzmobile Exhibition T.B.A. Fishing Children’s Summer Program Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 October 27, 2004–December 9 Saturdays, March 20, April 24, May 8 & May 22 July 21–August 13 August 4, 11, 18, 25 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, Queens 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, Manhattan Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx Come keep cool in the summer heat with Riverside Park, Manhattan An exhibition in keeping with the Arsenal Grab your gear for our classic fishing clinic. great take-home arts & crafts. Enjoy the sounds of jazz at this travelling Gallery’s mission to present art and history Bamboo poles and bait provided. concert. shows dedicated to examining themes of After-School Drop-In Program nature, urban space, and park history. Pee Wee Basketball: Prospect Park Green Team Music at Introduction to Basketball Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursdays, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Wednesdays, July 7–August 4 Audubon Center, Prospect Park, Brooklyn August 5, August 12, August 19, CHILDREN’S EVENTS 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Hands-on activities and nature exploration 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Riverside Park South, Manhattan for ages 9-13. (Free tickets handed out at 5 p.m., line Madison Square Kids Kids ages 2.5-5 years old can learn begins at 3 p.m.) Tuesdays and Thursdays from basketball basics. PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Battery Park, Manhattan June 1 to August 19 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m . Enjoy this annual concert in downtown’s Madison Square Park, Manhattan Macy’s Fishing Contest Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10 Shakespeare in the Park waterfront Battery Park. The Madison Square Kids Program presents Tuesdays through Saturdays an hour of puppetry, theater, storytelling, Tuesday, July 13–Saturday, July 17 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. , Central Park, Manhattan EXHIBIT SERIES and music. Kate , Prospect Park, Brooklyn Enjoy free Shakespeare plays. For Go Fish with the Urban Park Rangers Open to children 15 and under; equipment schedule and times please visit Going Coastal: Sundays, June 13 & July 11 and instruction provided. www.publictheater.org. The Beaches of New York City 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. June 16–September 2 “Kids Stuff” Performance of Shakespeare’s Tuesday, July 6 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sundays from July through October “The Taming of the Shrew” Riverside Park South, Manhattan Arsenal Gallery, Central Park, Manhattan 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Urban Park Rangers introduce fishing to An exhibition celebrating the beaches Van Cortlandt House Museum Grounds, Saturdays from June 9 to June 26 children of all ages. This is part of the of New York City through vintage and Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx 7:30 p.m. Riverside South “Summer Cavalcade contemporary photographs, postcards, Free children’s performances that will Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan Program for Children.” and other historical materials. feature folktales, classic children stories, Come see the Moose Hall Theatre th Children’s Performance Series sing-a-longs, arts & crafts, puppet shows Company in their 5 year. Thursdays, July 8–29 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and tons of laughs and fun for the family. Riverside Park South, Manhattan This series will feature music, storytelling and more for young audiences. Celebrate Brooklyn! Turn 2 Clinics Emigrant Savings Bank Learn to OTHER ON-GOING EVENTS Performing Arts Festival May 8–June 19, except Memorial Day Play Soccer Mid-June to Mid-August 8:00 p.m. Weekend Citywide September 20–October 29 Citywide Introduction to Birdwatching Tour Bandshell, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Instructional baseball clinics all over the city Children, ages 8 to 13, are introduced to Saturdays 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Music, dance, film, and spoken word for children ages 8-13. Participants attend the game in a non-competitive setting. To Prospect Park, Brooklyn presented by Brooklyn Information & a Yankee game at the end of the clinics. To register, call 311 and ask about Emigrant Learn about birding at the Audubon Center. Culture. For schedule visit register call 311 and ask about Turn 2 Clinics. Savings Bank Learn to Play Soccer. www.brooklynx.org/celebrate. Lefferts Historic House Museum Sewing Club Wellness Wednesdays Early Walk Fridays, April–May 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 2–September 29 First Sunday of Every Month ATHLETICS Prospect Park, Brooklyn 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Experience life in the 19th century farming Riverside Park South, Plaza, Manhattan Audubon Center, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Citywide Softball village of Flatbush, one of the oldest Evenings of yoga, pilates and more. Early morning nature hike in search of the April 26–June 19 Citywide remaining structures in New York City. park’s many feathered residents. Children 12 and under play in borough Wake Up New York VIPP Crews leagues to compete for the citywide title. July –August Citywide 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Learn To And Sporting Clinics Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays To register, call 311 and ask about Citywide Free morning fitness classes outdoors at Parks & Recreation offers sporting through November (weather permitting) Softball. various sites citywide. instruction to boys and girls throughout the 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. five boroughs. It is a great opportunity for Emigrant Savings Bank Citywide Talent Show Emigrant Savings Bank Summer of Soccer Prospect Park, Brooklyn children to try a new sport absolutely free April 1–June 4 Citywide July 5–August 20 Sites citywide Nature lovers, unite and volunteer! Projects of charge. Call 311 for more information. To register, call 311 and ask about the Pick-up soccer locations in all five boroughs vary weekly and include weeding, mulching, Citywide Talent Show. and rejuvenating pathways and trails. for boys and girls ages 9-19. CityParks Tennis, Junior Golf, and Track Shape Up New York Children’s Summer Program & Field April 1–June 26 Citywide July 21–August 13 June–August Citywide Free family fitness at nine sites citywide Queens County Farm Museum, Queens Free athletic programs for youth ages 6-16. All programs are subject to change please call from 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Family activities on To register call 718-600-4200. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. Flag Football September 18–November 20 Citywide 311 Hershey Track and Field Boys and girls, ages 13 and under, get an to confirm a schedule May 1–August 7 Citywide introduction to the game and learn skills in or for more information Kids ages 9-14 are invited to compete at a league setting. To register, call 311 and the local meet and try to advance to the ask about Flag Football. state and final meets. To register, call 311 and ask about Hershey Track and Field. Yankee Stadium 718-293-4300 PARKS & RECREATION INFORMATION www.newyork.yankees.mlb.com BEACHES Keyspan Stadium 718-449-8497 FOR MORE PARKS EVENTS VISIT: The City’s beaches are open for swimming www.brooklyncyclones.com NYC Department of Parks & Recreation from May 29 through September 6 from & AQUARIUMS www.nyc.gov/parks 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only where lifeguards The Wildlife are on duty. Call 311 for more information. Conservation Park 718-367-1010 Battery Park Conservancy www.bronxzoo.com POOLS www.thebattery.org The 53 outdoor pools are open from June 26 Central Park Wildlife Center 212-439-6500 through September 6; 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. www.wcs.org www.centralparknyc.org Call 311 for more information. 718-265-3474 City Parks Foundation PERFORMANCES www.nyaquarium.com www.cityparksfoundation.org SummerStage 212-360-2777 Queens Wildlife Center 718-271-1500 Greenbelt www.sigreenbelt.org Central Park, Rumsey Playfield www.wcs.org www.summserstage.org Historic House Trust Prospect Park Wildlife Center 718-399-7339 www.historichousetrust.org Shakespeare in the Park 212-539-8500 www.wcs.org New York Restoration Project Central Park, Delacorte Theater www.nyrp.org www.publictheater.org and Children’s Zoo 718-442-3100 Partnerships For Parks Celebrate Brooklyn 718-855-7882 www.wcs.org www.itsmypark.org Prospect Park Bandshell Prospect Park BOTANICAL GARDENS www.prospectpark.org www.prospectpark.org 718-623-7200 Forest Park Bandshell 718-235-4100 Randall’s Island Sports Foundation www.bbg.org www.nyforestpark.com www.risf.org Queens 718-886-3800 Riverside Park Fund All programs are subject SPORTING VENUES www.queensbotanical.org www.riversidepark.org to change please call 718-507-6387 New York Botanical Garden 718-817-8700 SummerStage 311 www.mets.com www.summerstage.org to confirm a schedule www.nybg.org or for more information U.S. Tennis Association Staten Island Botanical Garden 718-273-8200 National Center 718-760-6200 www.sibg.org www.usta.com Design: Toby Allan Schust City of New York Parks & Recreation Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Adrian Benepe, Commissioner