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Nature, history, or just a good time, learn from New Yorkers and experts who have come to New York City's parks to share their stories. Check out these readings and discussions.
Talks Events
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Socrates X Noguchi Field Guide: Ritual: Fire as Material
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the theme of light & shadow in Noguchi’s work & create experimental drawings with charcoal residue left behind by a bonfire.
Free!
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Free!
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Awaken to Inner Peace: Walk, Breathe, and Meditate in Nature
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at Awaken to Inner Peace. Let's cultivate calm & spread positivity in our community. Walk, breathe, meditate in nature. Discuss how to integrate peace into our daily lives.
Event
Monday, October 14, 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!
Roots & Shoots Open House: a Youth Leadership Program
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Students ages 13-20, join us to earn community service credit and get involved in our environmental youth leadership program.
Free!
Tuesday, October 15, 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!
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 16, 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!
Thursday, October 17, 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!
Practice in Public Lecture Series presents The Cities we Live in
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us in our new home, The Cubes designed by LOT-EK, for the inaugural Practice in Public Lecture Series featuring visual urbanist and author of The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places (MIT Press, 2024) Dr. Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani.
Free!
Event
Friday, October 18, 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!
Freedom Fridays Screening: Woman On the Outside
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this inspiring film!
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Field Guide: Fire Feast
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We come together to consider foods that signify moments of togetherness. This fire feast is to give energies back, to consider our togetherness and how we strive for freedom of others.
Free!
Kids
Walking Tour: Reinventing the Bond Street Neighborhood, 1865-1900
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a captivating journey to discover the pivotal changes that shaped the “Bond Street area,” once a residential neighborhood for wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells. On this 90-minute tour, we’ll witness the dramatic changes that unfolded as commercial interests began to encroach, compelling these families to move uptown and triggering a metamorphosis of the entire neighborhood. Homes evolved into boarding houses, business establishments, or were demolished. By 1900, the once-fashionable neighborhood was primarily a commercial area, known for printing and manufacturing. Our walking tour will lead you to the majestic landmarks – from the imposing De Vinne Press to the Schermerhorn factory, Robbins & Appleton, and the historic Fire Engine #33.
Event
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Free!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Ancestral Walk to Inner Peace: Connecting with Nature, History, and Unity
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Let’s come together for a mindful walk through the historical sites of the Conference House Park, and cultivate inner peace and unity through guided breathing and meditation.
Free!
Event
Monday, October 21, 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!
Bronx Vital Parks Forum
at Lincoln Hospital, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in the Bronx.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, October 22, 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!
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 23, 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!
Thursday, October 24, 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!
Staten Island Vital Parks Forum
at Staten Island Borough Hall, Staten Island
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in Staten Island.
Free!
Event
Friday, October 25, 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!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Nature Walk: Life on the (Woodland) Edge
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Urban woodlands provide habitat for many species of plants and wildlife.
Kids on the Move! Tree Trek
at Wave Hill, Bronx , Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
When we think of a city we think of buildings, but New York City is also home to over seven million trees. Meet some of New York's most beautiful trees on a walking tour of the Wave Hill grounds with museum educator Corinne Flax. After meeting and learning about these stately NYC residents, root down to rise up in a tree-inspired family yoga class. Recommended for ages four to eight. City of Forest Day event.
Severe weather cancels.
Free!
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Free!
Monday, October 28, 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!
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!
Brooklyn Vital Parks Forum
at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in Brooklyn.
Free!
Event
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
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!
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!
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!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Day of the Dead
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx , Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday with us
Free!
Kids
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Free!
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!
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!
Wednesday, November 6, 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!
Thursday, November 7, 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!
Friday, November 8, 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!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Free!
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Fall Birding
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Fall is peak migration time along the Hudson River, and we have a front row seat!
Kids on the Move! Foliage Frolic
at Wave Hill, Bronx , Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Don't leaf yourself out of this amazing class!
Free!
Kids
Monday, November 11, 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!
Tuesday, November 12, 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!
Wednesday, November 13, 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!
Thursday, November 14, 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!
Friday, November 15, 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!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Free!
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