Uptown Kid Lit is a one-day children’s literature festival in Inwood Hill Park that showcases the fun and possibilities of literature for kids and their adults! Since 2019, the festive and interactive atmosphere has invited children of all ages and backgrounds to explore books, reading, writing, and art. Meet your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite authors and illustrators, get introduced to local youth programs, pick up books and school supplies, and hang out with your neighbors in the park.
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Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration ends on 8/27/2026.
Free but Registration is required
Inwood Hill Park: The Secret Lives of Insects
Join the Urban Park Rangers at Inwood Hill Park for The Secret Lives of Insects, a deep dive into the extraordinary world of insects — the tiny creatures that quietly run our ecosystems. On this adventure, we’ll uncover the surprising lives of pollinators, predators, decomposers, and parasites, and learn how each plays a critical role in keeping New York City’s natural areas thriving.
West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Registration not required.
Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration ends on 8/20/2026.
Free but Registration is required
Master Class – Before It Was JAZZ: The African Foundations Of An American Art Form
Master Class
Before It Was JAZZ: The African Foundations Of An American Art Form
Inwood Hill Park Nature Center
Facilitator: Aaron Scott | Acclaimed jazz drummer, composer, founder and artistic director of the Inwood Jazz Festival
Featuring Master Musicians:
Abdou Mboup | Senegalese master percussionist and griot, preserving the ancient heartbeat of West African rhythm.
Frank Lacy | Powerhouse trombonist and vocalist whose soulful expression spans avant-garde jazz and deep post-bop lineage.
Sharp Radway | Virtuoso pianist, composer, and author dedicated to the profound spiritual and historical roots of the music.
Alex Blake | Legendary bassist renowned for his revolutionary, percussive acoustic technique and global jazz history.
Through performance, discussion, and demonstration, these internationally acclaimed artists, explore the rich, cultural traditions that gave rise to an American indigenous art form. Together, they illuminate the enduring connection between the musical traditions of West Africa and the evolution of jazz, revealing how those traditions continue to shape and inspire.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Inwood Hill Park Nature Center
Admission: Free