Join the Urban Park Rangers on a meditative autumnal walk throughout Manhattan’s only old growth forest. Explore the connection between nature and personal wellbeing, engage in fire building and storytelling, and allow the changing season to inspire. Bring your own journal for any ideas along the way!
Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans. Enjoy the soothing sounds of Native American flute music inside the Inwood Hill Nature Center, featuring the traditional Native American flute and modern multichambered flutes carved from various woods.
Location : West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
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.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a beautiful stroll around historic Inwood Hill Park as we celebrate the changing of the seasons! Learn about the ecology of a fall forest and the science of the changing colors all while enjoying one of Manhattan’s most unique parks!
Free. Registration not required.