NYC Parks and Recreation Events

Dial 311 for all Parks & Recreation information;
outside of NYC, call 212-NEW-YORK.




Views from the Past
11:00 a.m.
As you promenade through the heart of Central Park, imagine living in 19th-century New York…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Education, Tours
Cost: Free
Musical Puppet Show: Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land
12:30 p.m.
City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Peter Pan & Adventures in…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Cultural, Kids

Park Promenade
1:00 p.m.
You will see many surprises on this walk. A hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Tours
Cost: Free
Furniture & Family Life
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Museum's exhibition of childhood objects illuminates aspects of 19th-century childhood…
Location: Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Avenue)
Category: Cultural, Education

Caring for Street Trees
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
In this basic workshop, you'll learn to care for young street trees, receive free tools,…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Orchid Show returns to The New York Botanical Garden for the seventh year on February…
Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road
Category: Cultural, Nature

Fake History Week at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
In honor of April Fool's Day, visitors to the farmhouse can factcheck their history and…
Location: Dyckman House, Manhattan
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Children's Furniture & Family Life
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Museum's exhibition of childhood objects illuminates aspects of 19th-century childhood…
Location: Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Avenue)
Category: Cultural, Education

Building Planting Beds in School
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The workshop is open to all community gardeners, but we will focus on teaching students of…
Location: P.S. 22 (443 St. Marks Avenue near Classon Avenue)
Category: Education, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fitness Walking Programs in Fort Tryon Park
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, strengthening, and body toning using only the…
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
Category: Athletic Events
Cost: Free
The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Orchid Show returns to The New York Botanical Garden for the seventh year on February…
Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road
Category: Cultural, Nature

Brooklyn Botanical Garden Tree Planting Workshop
10:30 a.m.
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden sponsors a basic tree planting workshop in historic…
Location: Greenwood Cemetery
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Spring Garden Hours
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore the Dyckman garden during the spring bulb season during our extended garden…
Location: Dyckman House, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Fake History Week at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
In honor of April Fool's Day, visitors to the farmhouse can factcheck their history and…
Location: Dyckman House, Manhattan
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Musical Puppet Show: Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land
12:30 p.m.
City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Peter Pan & Adventures in…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Cultural, Kids

Children's Furniture & Family Life
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Museum's exhibition of childhood objects illuminates aspects of 19th-century childhood…
Location: Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Avenue)
Category: Cultural, Education

Brooklyn Botanical Garden Tree Planting Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden invites you to a street tree bed gardening workshop in…
Location: Greenwood Cemetery
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Orchid Show returns to The New York Botanical Garden for the seventh year on February…
Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road
Category: Cultural, Nature

Fake History Week at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
In honor of April Fool's Day, visitors to the farmhouse can factcheck their history and…
Location: Dyckman House, Manhattan
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Musical Puppet Show: Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land
12:30 p.m.
City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Peter Pan & Adventures in…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Cultural, Kids