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Fort Tryon Park: Heather Garden Walking Tour

July 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join long-time Fort Tryon Park volunteer and garden enthusiast Madeline Byrne for a guided stroll through the beautiful Heather Garden. Learn about the history, design, and ever-changing plant life that make this unique space the heart of Fort Tryon Park.

Madeline has dedicated countless hours to caring for the Heather Garden and brings a wealth of knowledge about its native and ornamental plantings. Whether you’re a garden lover, history buff, or simply looking to enjoy the blooms, this tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience one of New York City’s most stunning green spaces.

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Free and open to the public.

Morris-Jumel – Family and Community Day: Make a Shadow Puppet

Make a Shadow Puppet
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This November celebrate Family & Community Day at Morris-Jumel Mansion by creating your own shadow puppets! Shadow puppetry has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, with roots in ancient cultures using silhouettes to tell stories through light and movement. Explore this fascinating art form and make your own puppets to bring to life! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Este noviembre, celebre el Día de la Familia y la Comunidad en Morris-Jumel Mansion creando sus propios títeres de sombras. Los títeres de sombras han sido una forma popular de entretenimiento durante siglos, con raíces en culturas antiguas que usaban siluetas para contar historias a través de la luz y el movimiento. ¡Explore esta fascinante forma de arte y haga sus propios títeres para darles vida! Los materiales están disponibles por orden de llegada.

Dyckman Farmhouse: Earth Day Pollinator Party!

EARTH DAY: POLLINATOR PARTY!

April 22, 2025

4pm-6pm

Celebrate Earth Day by inviting pollinators to Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s garden this year!

  • Make Wildflower seed bombs to plant around our Hessian Hut!
  • Learn to identify birds with the Urban Park Rangers!
  • Create stop motion animated birds, bees, and butterflies with NYC Parks Media Educators!

And the best part?

It’s completely FREE!

Earth Day Pollinator Party is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

 

 

United Palace: ASSOCIATION OF DOMINICAN CLASSICAL ARTISTS SPRING SHOWCASE

ASSOCIATION OF DOMINICAN CLASSICAL ARTISTS SPRING SHOWCASE

Sunday, April 6th @ 3pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring with an unforgettable afternoon of music, talent, and community spirit! The Association of Dominican Classical Artists invites you to a vibrant showcase featuring their incredible young musicians from the Washington Heights Community Conservatory, Gregorio Luperon High School, PS 115 Alexander Humboldt, and Community Health Academy of the Heights. Witness the dedication and artistry of these students as they bring the season to life through their performances at the United Palace. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of culture, passion, and the next generation of musical excellence!

GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-showcase-at-united-palace-tickets-1284905349489?aff=oddtdtcreator