On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike! This hike starts at Margaret Corbin Circle and will take you through the hills of Fort Tryon and Inwood Hill Parks. Comfortable walking footwear highly recommended. The hike will end at the Inwood Hill Nature Center.
Fort Tryon Park: Guided Nature and Wildlife Walk with Ken Chaya
Join naturalist and illustrator Ken Chaya for a fascinating walk through Fort Tryon Park’s rich natural landscape. Explore native plants, spot local and migratory birds, and learn about the park’s diverse habitats and ecology. Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or just curious about the green world around you, this walk offers a refreshing way to connect with the outdoors.
Comfortable shoes and binoculars encouraged!
All ages welcome. Free and open to the public.
Meeting Location: Margaret Corbin Circle (192nd St & Fort Washington Ave)
Inwood Hill Park: 30th Annual Autumn Starfest
Join us for the 30th Annual Autumn Starfest, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA), on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pat’s Lawn at Inwood Hill Park!
This free, family-friendly event invites New Yorkers of all ages to celebrate three decades of urban stargazing. Enjoy telescope views of star clusters, double stars, and Saturn; hear expert talks on astronomy, and engage in interactive activities designed for all skill levels.
The first 150 attendees will receive free gift bags! Autumn Starfest is a NYC tradition you won’t want to miss. Come and be part of this stellar celebration of astronomy in the heart of the city!
Location details: Pat’s Lawn at Inwood Hill Park (enter at W 218 Street and Indian Road)
Train: 1 train to 215th Street
Bus: Bx7, Bx20 to W 218th St. and Broadway;
Free and open to the public! All ages welcome. Weather permitting – canceled if raining.
Bus: Bx7, Bx20 to W 218th St. and Broadway;
Free and open to the public! All ages welcome. Weather permitting – canceled if raining.
Fort Tryon Park: Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington
Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington
Fort Tryon Park – Café Lawn
Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary War at the historic Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington! Held at Café Lawn in Fort Tryon Park, this event brings history to life with a dramatic live battle reenactment, 18th-century demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to Expect:
Live reenactment of the Battle of Fort Washington with British and American troops
Blacksmith demonstrations showcasing traditional craftsmanship
Live 18th-century music to set the scene
Guided battlefield tours with reenactors in full costume
Costumes encouraged!
Dress in your colonial best and immerse yourself in the past. Pack a picnic lunch, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a fall afternoon celebrating your local history.
Free and open to the public!
Hudson View Gardens: Renaissance Chorus Concert
RenChorNY presents
The Personal and Pious OCKEGHEM – Vray tresorier de musique
Jean de Ockeghem’s secular elegant
and earthy chansons are sung by
small ensembles, and his memoriam to
Gilles Binchois: “Mort tu as navré de ton
dart,” and Josquin des Prez’s déploration
for Ockeghem: “Nymphes des bois” by all.