INTERLUDES: CUMBIA RIVER BAND

Belvedere Plaza, Battery Park City Esplanade, New York, NY, 10282, United States

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC join us for a special performance by Cumbia River Band music draws from a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia and Riverside music. Their sound, featuring instruments such as the tuba, accordion, clarinet, percussion, and vocals, resembles the golden era of Cumbia, but with an American…

Park Tours: Habitat Garden

Pier 66 at Hudson River Park 353 West Street, New York, NY, United States

Take a tour of our Habitat Garden with the Park's nature experts and discover native plants and more!

Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Ask a Scientist: Secret Science Club

Hudson River Park's Pier 57 Discovery Tank Pier 57, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Laugh & learn during an evening of science fun with local experts!This event invites participants to explore a fascinating science topic and engage in a live Q&A session with the experts. This September, Hudson River Park is teaming up with Secret Science Club for our first Ask a Scientist event in the Pier 57 Discovery…

Tiny Tots Colors (Ages 3-5)-$4 per person due upon arrival

Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the kids)Tiny Tots, Ages 3-5 (Register…

Monarch Butterflies @ Valley Stream State Park (Family): FREE

Valley Stream State Park Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream, NY, United States

Discover the life cycle of the beautiful Monarch ButterflyEvery year thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico. Get an up close look at these beautiful bugs as we investigate why they travel so far and how they do it! Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your…

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

FREE

Butterfly Watch: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Robert Moses State Park Field 5 1 Burma Road, Bay Shore, NY, United States

Let's search for Monarch Butterflies as they make their fall migration south.It’s a great time of year to see butterflies! Monarch butterflies are making their way down south. They fly our east coast shoreline this time every year, migrating to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about these amazing flyers and how they make their…

Forest Therapy: Equinox Celebration

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Forest Therapy: Equinox CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, journaling, and tea under the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to connect with nature in honor of the autumnal equinox. Blankets and seat cushions will be provided. Please wear sun protection and…

Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

FREE

Slave Dwelling Project Community Conversation and Book Signing

Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Joe McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project for a Community Conversation and book signing.Join Prospect Park Alliance and Joe McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project for a Community Conversation and book signing as part of ReImagine Lefferts, an initiative to re-envision the mission and programming of this historic house museum…

Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

FREE

Geology of the Hudson Valley

Historic Hudson Valley 639 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown, NY, United States

Geology of the Hudson ValleyEmbark on a journey through time and learn about the geologic history of the Hudson Valley on this 4-mile hike through the Buttermilk Hill area with our resident geologist, Kim Fendrich. We’ll stop at 4 sites along the way and observe evidence of tectonic activity, glaciation, weathering and erosion. Please bring…

Pond Ecology (Children 6+)-$4 per person due upon arrival

Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Join us as we discover what is living right beneath the surface of Hempstead Lake!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise…

Trails Less Traveled: Belmont Lake State Park, Family Program (8+), $4

Belmont Lake State Park 625 Belmont Avenue, West Babylon, NY, United States

We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes.We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes. We will venture far south of Belmont Lake as we hike the trails south of Southern State Parkway. Be prepared for a 2-3 mile hike! Dress for the weather. Recommended for Children 8 and…

Event Series Urban Farm Volunteers

Urban Farm Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…

FREE
Event Series Bicycle Sundays

Bicycle Sundays

Bronx River Parkway Westchester, NY, United States

Exit 22 at the Westchester County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Starting in 2012, this program has been funded by Westchester Parks Foundation and our partners. Thank you to presenting sponsors, Con Edison, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Together we are committed to parks and open space, and we all make this event…

Free

Deep Sea Discoveries -Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1 Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Learn about the creatures of the deep!Explore what life is like 1000 meters under the sea!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.For…

Free Fitness Walks in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Heights and Hills this September for free fitness group walks in Prospect Park for adults ages 60 and over.

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Rockwood Hall 1 Rockwood Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood