Tag Archives: UpTown NYC

Hispanic Society Museum & Library: Take Flight

Take Flight

Sunday, March 16th, 2025 | 4 to 6pm

Skylark takes to the skies exploring music inspired by the wonder of flight. The centerpiece is Benedict Sheehan’s new commission Songbird Antiphons, featuring poetry by Charles Anthony Silvestri and Talia Sheehan, which celebrates American songbirds while highlighting threats to their habitats. The program features Eric Whitacre’s thrilling Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine alongside works by Caroline Shaw, Abbie Betinis, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, and Stanford.

Fort Tryon Park – Kids Week: Manhattan Rocks! Geology Hike

Kids Week: Manhattan Rocks! Geology Hike

Thursday, February 20, 2025
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during mid-Winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all about the geological landscape of Manhattan.

Location
Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park

Cost

Free

Morris-Jumel: Family and Community Day – Paper Terrariums

Join us for March Family & Community Day at Morris-Jumel Mansion and celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring with a fun, hands-on craft! Families are invited to create their own paper plant terrariums, inspired by the vibrant gardens and historic grounds of the mansion. This interactive activity is perfect for all ages and a great way to begin welcoming the new season with creativity and history. Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us for March Family and Community Day at Morris-Jumel Mansion and celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring with a fun, hands-on craft! Families are invited to create their own paper plant terrariums, inspired by the mansion’s vibrant gardens and historic grounds. This interactive activity is perfect for all ages and a great way to begin welcoming the new season with creativity and history. Materials are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.