Do you enjoy learning about creatures of the wild? Join us in welcoming Bobby Horvath, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, and his furry, feathered, and scaly friends from Wildlife In Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINORR) for an up-close meet and greet! NYC’s Urban Park Rangers will also be on site to share how they support urban…
Join the Afterschool Fun!The fairies of Liberty Hall have left a string of clues on our trails. Join us as we unlock the secrets in each clue and search for the fairies. We will also make some enchanted fairy crafts and hear a favorite fairy tale.The program is designed for students in grades 1st to…
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Friends of Pelham Bay Park invite you to an evening of good food and beer to celebrate two great parks.Join us for a fun, fundraiser to support programs in the two largest parks in the Bronx.$35 in Advance, $45 at the DoorIncludes:Your first beer/wineFinger FoodsGiveaways
Stargazing in the PreservePeer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. This time of year, we will be viewing Venus, Mars, and a variety of stars through the telescope. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard, followed by a short walk on the Overlook trail to our viewing location. Dress warmly and…
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars, find TV celebs in the food court, and learn…
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Meet and greet our special guest animals. Free with exhibit entrance. No advanced registration. Tickets available at the door. 4/8, 4/10, 4/11, 4/13-16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he…
Cultivate creativity and curiosity and settle into the restorative power of botanical arts.
Sunset Hike at Rockwood HallCome join us for a 3-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome.Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes.This hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to the main entrance. The parking lot is on…
Meet and greet our special guest animals. Free with exhibit entrance. No advanced registration. Tickets available at the door. 4/8, 4/10, 4/11, 4/13-16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A yoga experience unlike any other.A yoga experience unlike any other! Taking place in the Museum’s Lost World: The Audubon Immersive Experience, find your calm while surrounded by different environments, tranquil sounds of nature, and birds that come to life. This special yoga session is led by Newark Yoga Movement. Tickets are limited. This event…
Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration from April 15-22, 2023, for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet.
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…
Food is medicine!
Our garden is preparing for Spring. Help us rebuild!To care for the garden and prepare for this year's growing season, volunteers are needed for weeding, building, and maintaining the compost bins! Make sure to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring lots of water! All tools will be provided. No gardening experience is necessary.
Meet and greet our special guest animals. Free with exhibit entrance. No advanced registration. Tickets available at the door. 4/8, 4/10, 4/11, 4/13-16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for families in Central Park! Kids and adults work together to explore the park below 72nd Street. To score points, you’ll have to find Stuart Little, stick your tongue out at a rude animal, learn the motto of a hidden eagle, decipher a secret code by the…
