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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.
Education Events
Monday, October 28, 2024
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Free!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!
Kids
Candlelight Ghost Tours of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House”
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations – and the latest stunning scientific findings.
SUPER SPOOKY Candlelight Ghost Tour with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join paranormal investigator Dan Sturges on a 90-minute Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tour of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” for an in-depth look at the spookiest encounters and his latest research and findings.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Free!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!
Kids
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free!
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Action Movie Stunt Training
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun energetic fitness class where you learn how to do action moves.
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
CANCELLED: Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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.
Free!
Kids
Fungus Walk with The New York Mycological Society
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with The New York Mycological Society to hunt for fungi in all its forms. Learn how to find and identify fungi as well as their essential role in the ecosystem.
Free!
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Free!
Kids
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Free!
3rd Annual Community Banquet
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us in the Bronx River Alliance’s 3rd Community Banquet!
We’re seeking NYC based foragers, chefs, educators, herbalists, and stewards of the land to partner with us for this special event on Saturday, November 2nd from 12-4pm, at Concrete Plant Park. The Community Banquet is a grassroots tradition that highlights the plants and people of the Bronx River. We’re excited to invite partners to share back lessons learned from the season that reconnect people back to the land. These can include FREE food + drink tastings, herbalism, educational workshops, art, music, and more.
For questions or concerns, email Nathan Hunter at Foodway@bronxriver.org or by calling 718-542-4124.
Free!
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
What is the Wild Bird Fund?
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Welcome the Wild Bird Fund to Brooklyn as they prepare to open their second clinic location. Discover how you can help protect birds, not just in the park, but in your neighborhood.
Free!
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Free!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Free!
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!
Kids
Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This two-part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation for your group's leadership and decision-making structures.
Free!
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s double parlor — set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket — for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Angel of the Odd” and, of course, “The Raven.” It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge … obsession and premeditated murder … dismemberment … and the very, very dark.
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