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Urban Park Rangers: History and Culture Events

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from March 29, 2025 to October 4, 2025

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Mar29

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Mar29

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Apr 1

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 1

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Apr 2

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 2

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 3

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 4, 2025

Apr 4

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 4

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 5

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr 5

Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 8

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Apr 9

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr 9

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Apr10

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr10

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 11, 2025

Apr11

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr11

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr12

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr12

Historic Tea Party

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers and travel back in time in the historic Biddle House. Learn the historical significance that tea has played throughout history and culture. Registration begins Apr 2
Free!

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Historic New York: Jackie Robinson's Brooklyn Legacy

at Lincoln Road Entrance (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 76 years ago and became the first black man to play Major League Baseball. Learn more about Jackie Robinson and his legacy.
Free!

Apr13

Historic New York: Environmental Impacts of the Civil War

at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the often-overlooked environmental history of the Civil War. Discover how weather, disease, and the natural landscape shaped key battles
Free!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Apr15

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr15

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Apr16

Junior Arborist Day at Tompkinsville Park

at Tompkinsville Park at Victory Boulevard (in Tompkinsville Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Arbor Day Month! Learn about trees, identify trees and care for trees.
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr16

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr16

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Apr17

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr17

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 18, 2025

Apr18

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr18

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Apr19

Historic New York: Gerritsen Creek

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of the Gerritsen Creek wetlands and a 17th century, tide-powered mill that no longer stands, but once existed in this region of Brooklyn.
Free!

Apr19

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr19

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr19

Historic New York: The Highbridge Water Tower

at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Apr20

Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,500 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Free!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Apr22

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr22

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Apr23

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr23

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr24

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr24

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 25, 2025

Apr25

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr25

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr26

Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Apr26

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

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