Shearing of the Heather Garden and Community Parade
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park!
Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in the northeast. Make flower-themed crafts, take home your own propagated heathers, get your face painted, make some chalk art, chat with our gardeners, enjoy at tour of the Heather Garden, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood- Up In The Sky Purim Carnival. Fly through aviation adventures, drift with balloons, and zoom into outer space with games, crafts, and playful surprises for the whole family.
Tickets are limited – get yours today: https://myywashhts.my.site.com/recde/s/registration
Join the NYC Children’s Theater for a community read-aloud event celebrating The Hula Hoopin’ Queen! The read-aloud will be approximately 30-40 minutes long with a fun activity at the end. Attendees will receive a special discount to attend the stage production of The Hula Hoppin’ Queen at the New York City Children’s Theater.
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This spring, from February 28-March 15, 2026, the New York City Children’s Theater will be bringing a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book The Hula Hoopin’ Queen by Thelma Lynne Godin. Learn more about the stage productions here.
New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) is a nonprofit children’s theater that inspires young people’s imaginations and supports social and emotional growth through original theatrical experiences on stage, in schools, and in our community.
