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…
Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Tequila Rose July 20th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area…
With 640 acres of urban woodland, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!
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Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
Unleash your dance spirit under the stars with DJ Duce MartinezExperience electrifying beats under the open sky at our house music event with a splash of Latin flavor, in partnership with DJ Duce Martinez. Let the beats transport you as you dance the night away, surrounded by nature and pulsating rhythms. Food will be available…
The Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
Investigate the fascinating world of fireflies!Investigate the fascinating world of fireflies! Join us for a short night walk and some fun activities, as we observe these amazing creatures light up the night sky.Family programs are for children ages 6 and up. Wear proper hiking footwear and dress for the weather! $4.00 per person upon arrival.…
Join the VCPA for a day of hands-on forest restoration. Learn, make a difference, and enjoy nature. Tools and training provided.Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) for a rewarding weekend of community and nature as we work together to restore the beautiful Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park!We will meet at the Woodlawn Playground…
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
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…
a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
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We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
Celebrate water, science, and nature at Randall’s Island Park’s annual Waterfront Festival! Learn about water as a natural resource with Science in the City, have your face painted by Sheila Jordan Art & Entertainment, and jump through a human-sized bubble with Bubbledad. We’ll have live music, a performance, food for purchase, and engaging water-themed activities…
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week’s book selection led by a children’s yoga…
