Dance Lessons: 4-Week Series
Fort Tryon Park is our outdoor gym, so use it to get moving with dance! The Fort Tryon Park Trust is hosting a series of workshops in Fort Tryon Park […]
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NYC Parks Movie Night: Casablanca
Join NYC Parks for a free movie on Dongan Lawn in Fort Tryon Park! Visit the NYC Parks website for details and to register HERE.
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Dance Lessons: 4-Week Series
Fort Tryon Park is our outdoor gym, so use it to get moving with dance! The Fort Tryon Park Trust is hosting a series of workshops in Fort Tryon Park in the month of August from Ballroom Basix. On August 4, come to the Cloisters Lawn during the Wonderful Wednesday event and enjoy a screening […]
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Dance Lessons: 4-Week Series
Fort Tryon Park is our outdoor gym, so use it to get moving with dance! The Fort Tryon Park Trust is hosting a series of workshops in Fort Tryon Park in the month of August from Ballroom Basix. On August 4, come to the Cloisters Lawn during the Wonderful Wednesday event and enjoy a screening […]
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Isadora Duncan Dance Company
Of the light, earth, and beauty. The Isadora Duncan Dance Company returns to Fort Tryon Park's Billings Lawn for a free performance of inspiring dances to delight audiences of all ages! The dancers will breathe new life into the Isadora Duncan repertoire, re-staged by Artistic Director Lori Belilove to the classical music of Chopin, Schubert, […]
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Drawing Onsite Workshop: Fort Tryon Park
Drawing Onsite in Fort Tryon Park with Shelley Haven – FREE to attend! Experience nature anew with artist’s eyes. Tour the Dongan Lawn site with Shelley and gain insights into […]
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Silent Disco
The Fort Tryon Park Trust presents a Glow in the Dark Silent Disco with three channels -- 80’s, Hip Hop & Hits! This dance party is free and TICKETS ARE […]
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Latin Dance Performance and Workshop
Enter autumn with some new dance moves! Join Lotus Artists, LFX Dancers, Sergio Sanchez, Stevi Dumbrell, and the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a thrilling Latin dance performance and workshop! […]
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POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN: Autumn Leaves, Jazz & Poetry
DUE TO RAIN, TODAY'S CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 The Fort Tryon Trust Presents "Autumn Leaves, Jazz & Poetry" in honor of Nereida Delgado. Poetry Readings: 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. Concert: 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a fall afternoon on the Cafe Lawn listening to poetry by local artists and lively jazz by […]
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Drawing Onsite Workshop: Inwood Hill Park
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and Shelley Haven at Muscota Marsh in Inwood Hill Park. Experience nature anew with artist’s eyes. Gain insights into selecting and framing your subject, create an artwork with her guidance and encouragement during the working session, then share a viewing of participants’ artworks. FREE to attend! For beginning and […]
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AUTUMN LEAVES, JAZZ & POETRY
The Fort Tryon Trust Presents “Autumn Leaves, Jazz & Poetry” in honor of Nereida Delgado. Poetry Readings: 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. Concert: 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a fall afternoon on the Cafe Lawn listening to poetry by local artists and lively jazz by the Jazz WaHi Quintet. Bring your picnic blanket, mask up, and social distance as […]
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Art Installation with Artist Marta Blair
Join local area artist Marta Blair for a participatory installation using colorful tape! Families and kids welcome, no experience necessary. Materials will be provided. The project is made possible by a City Artist Corps Grant.
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“Mendelssohn on the Hudson” Tour & Meet the Artist
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and Inwood Art Works for a "meet the artist" guided podcast tour of episodes 10-12 of the 12-part Mendelssohn on the Hudson production. This musical and historical tour follows the footsteps of the German Jews and others who fled 1930s Nazi Germany to settle in Washington Heights, also referred to at the […]
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Artist Talk with Marta Blair
Learn about Ms. Blair's inspiration, her process, the various mediums she works with, and the details around the participatory art installation. The project is made possible by a City Artist Corps Grant.
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Fort Tryon Kids: Pollinator Painted Stones
Join local artist, Jessica Maffia, and look at images of different pollinators including ladybugs, butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds, and bats for inspiration. Then we will paint them onto stones. All ages welcome! Please bring a blanket to sit on. RSVP on Eventbrite HERE. Location Fort Tryon Park's Dongan Lawn Broadway & Dongan Place New York, NY […]
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Nature Photography: Highbridge Park
Bring your camera and join photographer Michael Palma Mir as you capture the park’s natural assets, such as rock outcrops, magnificent cliffs, trees, and plants from behind the lens. Michael will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations, lens and zoom choice for perspective control, and composition, using Highbridge Park and its […]
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Commemoration of the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington
This year marks the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history. Come to watch a blacksmith demonstration, listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts, and play games from the revolutionary period. Tour the battle scene […]
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Artist Talks with Zaq Landsberg
Come view the park's temporary art installation, "Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin” by artist Zaq Landsberg during the Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington event and join in a talk with the artist Zaq Landsberg. Talks take place at 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. on Linden Terrace. Zaq is the 2020 recipient of the […]
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Fort Tryon Kids: Winter Wind Chimes
Celebrate winter by making a set of wind chimes with artist Rachel Sydlowski! Fabricate and decorate a set of wind chimes in the shape of leaves from native trees. Greet winter visitors with a delightful melody of chimes. Hang your charming wind chime out the window and let a breeze bring a little musical magic […]
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Community Parade & Egg Hunt
Help us kick off spring with a community parade through the Heather Garden! Bring your drums, kazoos, maracas, and more and join a bagpipe led processional. Meet at the Margaret Corbin Plaza entrance to the Heather Garden. 9:30 a.m. Parade 10:00 a.m. Community Egg Hunt on the Billings Lawn 1:00 p.m. Endangered Species Program […]
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Dr. Ruth’s Tulips Dedication Ceremony
Join us to celebrate DR. RUTH'S tulips on Fort Tryon Park's Café Lawn! A Dutch company created a special tulip cultivar, the 'Dr. Ruth triumph' and gifted 500 bulbs to Fort Tryon Park. Come to a dedication ceremony with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, and local elected officials celebrate the Fort Tryon Park […]
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Urban Wildlife Festival
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at the 12th Annual Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Get to know your wild neighbors, including squirrels, turtles, raccoons, opossum, and coyotes while participating in activities to build your awareness and understanding of the natural world! The […]
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CANCELED: “Lungs of the City: Olmsted’s Parks in Music”
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to inclement weather and sensitive instruments. There are two concerts tomorrow, May 28, featuring the same musical program: Prospect Park Boathouse from 12-2 p.m. and CCNY's Spitzer School of Architecture from 7-9 p.m. See @musicintheamericanwild and @nycparks for more info. NYC Parks Arts, Culture, and Fun presents a […]
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Clarion Orchestra & Choir Concert
Enjoy performances of works by Renaissance master composer Josquin des Prez. Recorder, brass, violin and vocal consorts from The Clarion Orchestra & Choir will tell his story in music. Presented by the Met Cloisters in partnership with the Fort Tryon Park Trust, this free pop-up park performance is in advance of a day of performances […]
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New York Scandia Symphony Music Festival
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 17 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The 2022 festival takes place on June 5, 12 & 19. Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson. June 5 Scandia […]
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Artist Talk with Zaq Landsberg
Zaq is the recipient of the 2020 Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award for "Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin" on view in Fort Tryon Park through June 18, 2022. Landsberg’s public artwork pays tribute to Revolutionary War hero Margaret Corbin (1751–1800), considered the first woman to fight for America, and namesake of several Fort Tryon Park […]
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Plein Air Paint Out
Join local artist Francis Hsueh along with painters from around the city for a Plein Air Paint Out! Watch artists in action as they draw inspiration from the natural beauty of Fort Tryon Park. Meet and greet the artists, learn more about their work, or just enjoy watching their work unfold throughout the day on […]
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New York Scandia Symphony Music Festival
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 17 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The 2022 festival takes place on June 5, 12 & 19. Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson. June 5 Scandia […]
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New York Scandia Symphony Music Festival
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 17 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The 2022 festival takes place on June 5, 12 & 19. Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson. June 5 Scandia […]
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Tour: Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted in the Heather Garden
Join Public Garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a tour of Fort Tryon Park's world-class Heather Garden, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted's sons in 1933 to be a key feature in this 67-acre Scenic Landmark park. Learn about the Olmsted vision for the garden, its decline following the City's fiscal crisis, the birth of the […]
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Columbia Summer Winds
Bring a blanket and your friends to enjoy an hour of great music and stunning views. All CSW concerts are presented free of charge. July 9 repertoire includes: Circus Bee - Fillmore The Greatest Showman Halcyon Hearts - Copley A Young Person's Guide to John Williams In Two Places - Woodrow First Suite in Eb […]
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Summer Blossoms: Poetry & Jazz
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust, poets, and Jazz WaHI for an afternoon of music and spoken word. Hear poetry inspired by Fort Tryon Park by local poets and participants of Uptown Stories. A jazz quintet of piano, bass, drums, saxophone, and a vocalist will perform in celebration of summer. This concert is in honor […]
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Behind the Lens: Nature Photography in Fort Tryon
Join professional photographer, Michael Palma Mir, for a landscape photography workshop featuring the geology, topography and biodiversity of Fort Tryon Park's Broadway expanse. Michael will guide you to capture the park’s natural assets, such as rock outcrops, greeting gardens, historic trees, and scenic vistas from behind the lens. He will discuss nature photography strategies for […]
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Nature Photography: Highbridge Park
Join us in our sister park, Highbridge Park, at Dyckman Street & 10th Avenue! Professional photographer, Michael Palma Mir will guide you to capture the park’s natural assets, such as rock outcrops, magnificent cliffs, trees, and plants from behind the lens. Michael will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations, lens and […]
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Indoor Location: Stan Michels Memorial Jazz Concert @ 178 Bennett Ave
TODAY's CONCERT WILL BE INDOORS AT OUR SAVIOR'S ATONEMENT CHURCH: 178 Bennett Avenue at 189th Street! Masks and Proof of Vaccination required. Join the Fort Tryon Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Michels family to honor the late Council Member Stan Michels at the 14th Annual Stan Michels Memorial Jazz Concert. Enjoy live jazz […]
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Barefoot Bollywood Dance Workshop!
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust & Lotus Music & Dance for a Bollywood dance workshop with choreographer Anshuman Konuru! Learn some key moves to help you groove to the uplifting sounds of Bollywood. Bring your enthusiasm and a bottle of water for this fun Thursday night dance party on the Cafe Lawn! Pack a […]
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Fort Tryon Nature Photography Workshop
Join professional photographer Michael Palma Mir for a landscape photography workshop. Learn techniques on how to best capture the abundant flora and fauna of Fort Tryon's Broadway expanse, with its glacial pothole, geology, grotto and glorious gardens. Meet at the Broadway/Arden entrance to Fort Tryon Park. Bring your camera and a full water bottle.
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Isadora Duncan Dance Performance
The Isadora Duncan Dance Company returns to Fort Tryon Park’s Billings Lawn for a free performance of inspiring dances to delight audiences of all ages! The dancers will breathe new life into the Isadora Duncan repertoire, re-staged by Artistic Director Lori Belilove to the classical music of Chopin, Schubert, Brahms, C.W. Gluck, and a reimagined new work, "For Ukraine" set to the […]
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Medieval Festival
Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers and guests dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic period music, dance, magic, and minstrels, as well as jugglers and jesters. The festival includes thrilling jousts between four knights on horseback. Experience the culture of […]
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Dances on the Lawn
FeaturedFort Tryon's Dongan Lawn New York City, New York, United StatesJoin us for Uptown Dances on the Lawn presented by the Mathew Westerby Company! Dances will include performances of MWC repertory-the recently premiered Life/Space, excerpts of The Harlem Project and a new work created in collaboration with composer John Hastings, specifically for the beautiful setting of Dongan Lawn! Bring your Yoga Mat, your kids and […]
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Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop
FeaturedRescheduled in the New Year! Identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which evergreen plants support them in the park. Then, create birdfeeders for your […]
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RAIN DATE: Sunday 4/2 – Shearing of the Heather & Community Parade in Fort Tryon Park
FeaturedNEW DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023 The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park. Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon […]
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Pied Piper Children’s Theater Presents: Selections from The Addams Family
FeaturedJoin NYC Parks, the Fort Tryon Park Trust, and Pied Piper Children's Theatre for select musical performances from their spring musical: The Addams Family! Support local young talent and enjoy a unique outdoor theatrical experience right here in Fort Tryon. Special thanks to Con Ed for their support of cultural programming in the park. The […]
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Alterations and Repairs: Dance, Music, and Poetry
Audience members will be led by a poet through Fort Tryon Park to see and hear dance, music and poetry performed on benches, lawns, stairways, pathways, near rock faces, and under trees. Original music will be played on saxophone, frame drum, harmonica, flute, and accordion. These contemporary artists inspired by nature and the elegance of […]
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Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American and Multicultural Festival 2023
FeaturedLotus Music and Dance, supported by NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust, is thrilled to announce that Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will celebrate its 21st anniversary on Sunday, June 4th 2023. The all day event will feature Mohawk Elder Tom Porter, the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, […]
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New York Scandia Symphony Presents: Scandinavian Music Festival
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights/Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 19 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The festival takes place on June 4, 9 & 11. Music Director: Dorrit Matson. The Scandia Brass Quintet will perform […]
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SATURDAY @ 6 p.m. New York Scandia Symphony Presents: Scandinavian Music Festival
This concert will be held tonight, Saturday June 10 New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights/Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 19 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The festival takes place on June 4, 9 & 11. Music […]
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New York Scandia Symphony Presents: Scandinavian Music Festival
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights/Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 19 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The festival takes place on June 4, 9 & 11. Music Director: Dorrit Matson. The Scandia String Orchestra will perform […]
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Summer Blossoms: Poetry and Jazz 2023
FeaturedJoin the Fort Tryon Park Trust, poets, and Jazz WaHI for an afternoon of music and spoken word. Hear poetry inspired by Fort Tryon Park by local poets and participants of Uptown Stories. A jazz quintet of piano, bass, drums, saxophone, and a vocalist will perform in celebration of summer. This concert is in honor […]
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Outdoor Watercolor Painting Workshop with Francis Hsueh
Join local artist Francis Hsueh for a free outdoor watercolor painting workshop. Learn new techniques while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Alpine Garden. Space is limited; RSVP is required. See the eventbrite page for more information and to register. The outdoor workshop location is the triangle north of the Dongan Lawn, at the […]
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15th Annual Stan Michels Memorial Jazz Concert
FeaturedJoin the Fort Tryon Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Michels family to honor the late Council Member Stan Michels at the 15th Annual Stan Michels Memorial Jazz Concert. Enjoy live jazz by local musicians in the fresh air of Fort Tryon Park. Stan Michels represented Northern Manhattan in the City Council for 24 […]
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POSTPONED to 9/28: Silent Disco in Fort Tryon Park
FeaturedThis event has been postponed due to rain. NEW DATE: September 28. Waitlist now open. The Fort Tryon Park Trust presents a Silent Disco. Dance the night away on the Dongan Lawn! This dance party is free and open to all ages, but RSVPs are required! Please bring an ID to check out a headset.
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Printmaking with Plants Workshop for Young Artists
FeaturedPrintmaking with Plants Workshop for Young Artists Best for ages 6-10 Learn how to create one-of-a-kind prints and other forms of art using plants and natural objects! Participants will learn a variety of ways to create art using plants and natural objects, including relief printing, rubbing, and tracing. Participants will take home prints, a few […]
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NEW DATE! 8/26 Loom Ensemble Presents: Tell Me How You Breathe
FeaturedJoin us for Dance Theater for Collective Liberation! The Loom Ensemble Presents Tell Me How You Breathe: A New Musical about Climate Justice A family friendly, outdoor performance filled with live music and dance, playful humor and beautiful storytelling. This musical directly responds to climate change and invites audiences to collectively imagine a more just […]
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Dance with Isadora Dance Company
The Isadora Duncan Dance Company returns to Fort Tryon Park for a free performance of inspiring dances to delight audiences of all ages. After the performance, stay for a community class - open to all! Bring your friends and family and a blanket to enjoy this performance and workshop in a beautiful setting with the […]
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Free Barefoot Bollywood Dance Workshop!
FeaturedJoin the Fort Tryon Park Trust & Lotus Music & Dance for a Bollywood dance workshop with choreographer Anshuman Konuru! Participants can expect to learn energetic, beginner-friendly choreography to a classic Bollywood number. Bring a water bottle, wear something comfy, and come ready to groove! For more information, call 212-795-1388. This event takes place on […]
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CANCELLED: Silent Disco in Fort Tryon Park
FeaturedThis event has been RAINED OUT! We will try again in the spring. Stay tuned for updates! The Fort Tryon Park Trust presents a Silent Disco. Dance the night away on the Dongan Lawn! This dance party is free and open to all ages, but RSVPs are required! Please bring an ID to check out a […]
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Uptown Dances on the Lawn
Matthew Westerby Company presents Uptown Dances on the Lawn: an afternoon of performances and community movement workshops for all ages. Artistic Director: Matthew Westerby Music by: John P Hastings & Travis Just Performers: Matthew Westerby Company, MWC2 Jinae Suire The Bengal Tigers Step Team Also featuring: Community Yoga (bring your own mat) Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop […]
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POSTPONED TO SPRING: Fort Tryon Coloring Book Walk, Talk, & Draw with Leslie Day and Trudy Smoke
FeaturedThis event has been postponed. Keep an eye on the FTPT calendar and newsletter for the new date in the spring! Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for the launch of the free Birds and Trees Coloring Book, developed by author Leslie Day and artist Trudy Smoke. Enjoy a tour of the […]
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CPF Puppet Mobile Presents: Little Red’s Hood (in Spanish)
FeaturedLittle Red’s Hood is a fresh retelling of the classic ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ tale updated with a modern sensibility that appeals to kids. In this story, Little Red is a smart, young city dweller who is obsessed with her smartphone. Wulfric, a misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth, crosses paths with Little Red on […]
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Public Art Tour of Fort Tryon Park
Featured Public Art ToursSaturday, February 24, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park (meet near pictured sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn), Manhattan Celebrate Art in the Parks! Creator MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. Fort Tryon Park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of […]
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Public Art Walking Tour of Fort Tryon
Featured Public Art ToursSaturday, March 23, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park (meet near pictured sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn), Manhattan Celebrate Art in the Parks! Creator MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. Fort Tryon Park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of […]
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Public Art Walking Tour
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park (meet near pictured sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn), Manhattan Celebrate Art in the Parks! Creator MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. Fort Tryon Park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of […]
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Dance Walk – Alterations and Repairs: Rewound
Dongan LawnPut on your most comfortable walking shoes and be led by poet Paul Rabinowitz through Fort Tryon Park to see and hear dance, music, and poetry performed on benches, lawns, stairways, pathways, near rock faces, and under trees. This impressive ensemble of contemporary artists inspired by nature and the elegance of Fort Tryon Park collectively draw […]
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Fort Tryon Coloring Book Walk, Talk, & Draw with Leslie Day and Trudy Smoke
FeaturedJoin the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for the launch of the free Birds and Trees Coloring Book, developed by author Leslie Day and artist Trudy Smoke. Enjoy a tour of the trees illustrated in the book, learn about the research and artistic processes, and try your hand at nature drawing surrounded by […]
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20th Annual Scandinavian Music Festival: Day 1
cloisters lawn20th Scandinavian Music FestivalPresented by the Musicians of the New York Scandia Symphony and Special GuestsDorrit Matson, Musical Director Friday, June 6 at 5:00 PMCloisters Lawn, Fort Tryon Park Join us for a celebratory evening of Nordic music under the open sky at the 20th Scandinavian Music Festival, performed by the Scandia Brass Quintet and […]
