Tag Archives: J. Hood Wright Park

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 27, 2023
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:

You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 27, 2023 | Fright Walk *NEW*
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311.
Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and
intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and
intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

J. Hood Wright Park – Movies Under the Stars: In The Heights

Friday, August 25, 2023
8:15 p.m.–10:45 p.m.

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

Usnavi is a bodega owner who longs to go back to his native Dominican Republic. In the meantime, he spends his time in a small neighborhood in Washington Heights pining after Vanessa, a beautiful lady working at the beauty salon and looking after Abuela Claudia, the elderly Cuban lady living next door who raised him, among many others. One day, Usnavi’s childhood friend Nina comes back from college with a secret, and Abuela Claudia wins the lottery.

Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.

This event is sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.

For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility. Requests for special accommodations should be made by Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Rated PG-13
The following movie has been rated PG-13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children. Parents may wish to consider whether it should be viewed by those under 13.

Location
Lawn in J. Hood Wright Park

Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

J. Hood: Circ of Humankind

The Circ of Humankind is the traveling social circus that spreads kindness to the world! Through the convergence of performance art and storytelling, our goal is to empower and uplift communities through the power of play. We’ll teach you all about juggling, poi, hula hooping, and other flow arts for free! Or simply stop by to chat, hang out, laugh, and blow bubbles with us. =) The Circ of Humankind values community, inclusion, and has a mission toward Unity.

Sunday, June 11, 12-2pm (Check IG @circofhumankind for updates)

Final Social Circus Day will be Sunday August 13, 12-2.

This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement and Creative Learning , a regrant program supported by the funding agencies: Howard Gilman Foundation, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.