Please join our community for fun, games, face painting, crafts, bake sale, Urban Park Ranger activities, and an egg hunt! The egg hunt will be organized by age groups at the following times: 10:00 am - Age 1 10:30 am - Age 2 11:00 am - Age 3 11:30 am - Age 4 12:00 pm - […]
Join artist Patrick Perry to create abstract paintings based on geological formations found in Fort Tryon Park! Participants will use oil pastels, acrylic, and watercolor paint to create their own geological abstractions on rag paper inspired by the rocks, cliffs, and landscapes of the Fort Tryon Park. This free art workshop is for children ages […]
Kick off the Urban Park Rangers 40th Anniversary by getting to know your wild neighbors, including squirrels, turtles, raccoons, opossum, and coyotes while participating in games and activities to build your awareness and understanding of the natural world. Join us for an opportunity to get up close and personal with NYC’s wild residents! Find out […]
Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root Bessie on in this variety show as she attempts the impossible and searches for her special talents. All PuppetMobile performances are free of charge […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! Earthworms teach young children sensitivity to living things and illustrate the interdependency of life. Curious students will “dig for worms” as they interact with and handle these often misunderstood creatures. Through hands-on activities, engaging discussion and […]
AS FIT AS A TROLL, was designed to teach children about healthy eating habits and exercise. The humorous script, by Scandia Symphony’s Frank Foerster was inspired by Michele Obama’s “LET’S MOVE” program. It involves a junk food loving troll from Norway, his pet dinosaur, Bronto, and a fairy godmother carrying a magic picnic basket with healthy fruits […]
This concert is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "Papa is Always Right. Puppets and stuffed animals provide visual entertainment, illustrating the narration by Sanda Billingslea - and there will be surprise troll activities at the end of the show! Musicians of the Scandia Symphony will be performing live and our young audiences will be able to learn about the […]
Join nature experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for a whole new insight into the world of insects! With the use of bug viewers, each child will get the opportunity to examine live crickets or walking sticks up close. Learn the body parts of insects, their life cycles, and their role in nature! Space is limited […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Urban Park Rangers for a fun night of crafts, games, stories, and firefly catching! Kids will learn about fireflies and create their own firefly to bring home. Feel free to get ready for bed before you come out and chase fireflies in your pajamas! Bring a clear […]
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.