Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for a family and friends paint nights in June. Over three Fridays, we’ll create colorful artwork inspired by the unique painting style of Eric Carle. It’s a great way for everyone to be creative. All ages are welcome!
Join us for a celebration of Earth Day. Children ages 6 to 17 are welcome to be a part of this interactive and educational experience of bringing life into the world through gardening. Come ready to plant your own seeds, decorate your own plant pots, and take part in an open discussion of how and what we can do to make the earth a cleaner, greener space. NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers will join in on the fun and bring awareness to the ecosystems within Highbridge Park.
Join New York Restoration Project, NYC Parks, and partners for a tour of Chestnut Grove, story time with Word Up volunteers, workshops on park stewardship and Narcan administration, a bird walk, and an environmental justice talk. Free and open to all!
Location: Highbridge Park – Meet at the Grand Staircase entrance on Laurel Hill Terrace between 181st and 186th Street.
Map link: Grand Staircase
Schedule:
12:15 – 1:00 PM – Event setup (NYRP on-site)
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Ongoing activities:
– Litter & invasive plant removal (Check in for tools and waivers)
– Story Time
– Narcan Training
– Partner-led activities
– Snacks at event HQ
Join us in celebrating Spring at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library! Visit the galleries to see our current exhibitions and participate in art-making workshops led by various teaching artists on the terrace.
2-6pm: All Exhibitions on View
Out of the Closets! Into the Streets!: New York City’s Pride March 1975-1976
Adriana Varejão: Don’t Forget, We Come From the Tropics
Gregorio Luperon High School Student Exhibition: L@s Mezclad@s at the Hispanic Society
2-4pm: Art-Making Workshops (Part 1)
Verde y Carmelita: Clay Workshop with María Luisa Portuondo Vila and Aurora De Armendi (Pre-registration Required)
4pm: Art-Making Workshops (Part 2) + Music Performance
Ceramics Workshop with Ysabel Abreu
Annette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans Quartet: Brazilian & Latin Jazz Performance w/ Special Guest Appearance by Bean Bloco and Members of Harlem Samba
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