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Fort Tryon Park: Science in the Park with BioBus

August 16 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Calling all young scientists! Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and BioBus for a fun, hands-on science adventure at Anne Loftus Playground on Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 PM.

Kids will use real microscopes to explore soil samples and discover the tiny creatures living beneath our feet. They’ll also learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify plants and insects in the park — turning every future walk into a nature adventure!

This event is perfect for curious kids who love exploring the outdoors and asking big questions about the world around them.

Free and open to kids of all ages — no science experience needed!

Family and Community Day: Craft your own French-inspired Hand Fan

Celebrate Family & Community Day this August at Morris-Jumel Mansion by crafting your own French-inspired hand fan! The mansion’s ties to French culture date back to its former resident Eliza Jumel, who brought European influence to the estate. In the 18th and 19th centuries, hand fans were not only fashionable but also used a “language” of gestures to convey secret messages. Don’t miss this chance to stay cool! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Celebre el Día de la Familia y la Comunidad este agosto en la Mansión Morris-Jumel creando su propio abanico de inspiración francesa. Los vínculos de la mansión con la cultura francesa se remontan a su antigua residente Eliza Jumel, quien trajo la influencia europea a la finca. En los siglos XVIII y XIX, los abanicos no solo estaban de moda, sino que también utilizaban un “lenguaje” de gestos para transmitir mensajes secretos. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de mantenerse fresco! Los materiales están disponibles por orden de llegada.

Rising in the Heights: Live Music with Hip Hop Artist Randy Mason + Leadlights

Hip hop artist Randy Mason and keyboardist Jamell Ogbanna join Leadlights Ensemble for a playful concert of hip hop, rhyme, and summer themed music for strings, featuring “My Block Looks Like” by Janelle Harper.   Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy this outdoor, interactive performance for all ages!

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.”

Rising in the Heights es un festival de espectáculos artísticos públicos gratuitos al aire libre, organizado por Leadlights Ensemble. El festival celebra las valiosas contribuciones artísticas de la cultura latina y afroamericana y promueve la alfabetización infantil a través de la música y la narración bilingüe.

Rising in the Heights – Live Music with Carmen Cancél & Jainardo Batista

Puerto Rican musicians singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” and soprano Carmen Cancél join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring “One Sweet Song” by Jyoti Gapal, ill. by Sonia Sanchez.

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available.

This project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.