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This February, join us we reflect on the Black experience in New York City and celebrate the legacies of Black trailblazers. Check out our virtual and in-person exhibits and join us for Urban Park Ranger-led tours, concerts, and more in celebration of Black History Month!
Black History in NYC Parks
Learn about parks, sculptures, and other green spaces in New York City that highlight and honor the black experience in the United States.
Power to the People: Protests and Demonstrations in Parks
This exhibition highlights a sampling of protests, marches, rallies, parades, and other demonstrations in our parks, most notably protests by the Black Lives Matter movement, nominated for a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Black History Month Events
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Free!
Kids
Celebrating Black History Month
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join RIPA in this celebration of Black History Month as we uplift the stories and work of our local Black community.
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 21, 2025
Black History Month: Alma Thomas's Abstract Landscapes
at Greenbelt Recreation Center, Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Bring the whole family to learn about celebrated artist Alma Thomas and create your own abstract landscape painting inspired by her work.
Free!
Event
Black History Screenings: Black Panther
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center will be screening two films, Black Panther and Judas and the Black Messiah.
Free!
Concert: Mala Waldron
at Multi-Use Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the Jazz Foundation of America as we celebrate Black History Month with a concert with vocalist/pianist/composer Mala Waldron!
Free!
Black History Month Bingo
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Test your luck for a chance to win exciting prizes in Eco Bingo.
This night’s theme is Black Historic Figures and Inventions!
Free!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Black History Month Silent Disco
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC in celebrating Black History Month at a free fitness silent disco at St. John's Recreation Center.
Free!
Black History Month: Langston Hughes Storytime
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a reading of the award winning picture book There Was a Party for Langston, written by Jason Reynolds and learn about famed poet Langston Hughes and all his friends.
Free!
Kids
Black History Screenings: Black Panther
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center will be screening two films, Black Panther and Judas and the Black Messiah.
Free!
STEAM Bites & Insights
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
February 22nd @ 1pm, join us for Jeopardy, lunch & stories of personal journeys, career insights & valuable resources for students!
Free!
Kids
Black History Screenings: Judas and the Black Messiah
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center will be screening two films, Black Panther and Judas and the Black Messiah.
Free!
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Black History Month: Audre Lorde
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us on the Audre Lorde Walk at Silver Lake Park as we honor the famous poet and draw inspiration from our surroundings as we practice creating our own poetry.
Free!
Event
Black History Month: Black Pioneers in STEM
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about prominent African Americans who helped shaped the course of history and the sciences at the house of the person who gave us the carbon filament light bulb– Lewis Latimer.
Free!
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Envisioning Seneca Village
at Virtual
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
This talk presents Envisioning Seneca Village, an interactive 3D model of what the village might have looked like in 1855
Free!
Black History Month: Jimi Hendrix Paintings
at Lyons Pool Recreation Center, Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate groundbreaking musician Jimi Hendrix as we create paintings based on his likeness. All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Black History Women History Event
at 18-48 Cornaga Ave Far Rockaway NY (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Department of Parks and Councilmember Selvena Brooks Powers for the viewing of a very inspiring Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight”
Awards will be given to Nominees. Refreshements will be served.
Free!
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