• Highbridge Park: Historic New York – The Highbridge Water Tower

    Highbridge Park's Water Tower Terrace 2301 Amsterdam Avenue @ 173 St., New York, NY, United States

    Join the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City's water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower. Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance. Program will be held at the base of the water tower behind the Highbridge Recreation Center and Pool.

    FREE
  • Morris-Jumel Mansion: Family & Community Day: Make your own Djembe Drum

    Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United States

    Celebrate Family & Community Day this June at Morris-Jumel Mansion by crafting your own hand drums! Drums and music have been used for centuries in both African and African-American cultures to celebrate, communicate, and bring communities together, and they continue to play a central role in Juneteenth celebrations. Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    FREE
  • NY Restoration Project: Birdwatching Workshop

    Sherman Creek Waterfront Park 3703 10th Ave. (@ Dyckman St.), New York, NY, United States

    Join NY Restoration Projec for an in-depth workshop on the birds that regularly visit Sherman Creek Park! Local birdwatching expert Ben Sadock will lead a guided habitat walk, and participants will develop the skills needed to identify and monitor common bird species found in the park. Registration is mandatory.

    FREE with registration
  • Hispanic Society: “A Living Vision–The Sorolla Gallery at 100” Curator Talk

    Hispanic Society Museum & Library Audubon Terrace, Broadway betw 155th & 156th Sts., New York, NY, United States

    “A Living Vision: The Sorolla Gallery at 100” Curator Talk Series: Session 1 with Dr. Marcus Burke . Join the Hispanic Society for a conversation with Dr. Marcus Burke focusing on the history of the Sorolla Gallery. Come and learn more about the scenes depicted in each painting and Sorolla’s artmaking process.

    FREE with registration
  • Fort Tryon Park: Outdoor Painting Workshop with Francis Hsueh

    Fort Tryon Park's Cloisters Lawn

    Explore Fort Tryon Park through the eyes of local artist Francis Hsueh in this special outdoor painting workshop! We are thrilled that our Outdoor Painting Workshop with Francis Hseuh sold out in record time! That said, we’d love to welcome members of the public to join us. If you’d like to participate, please bring your … Continue reading Fort Tryon Park: Outdoor Painting Workshop with Francis Hsueh

    FREE