The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather by members of the Northeast Heather Society and Heather Garden staff. Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by NYPD bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the […]
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 […]
Now in its 15th year, NY Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs in Fort Tryon Park. The Scandia String Quartet will be joined by flutist Lisa Hansen for a performance of the Quintet in A Major by Friedrich Kuhlau. Other composers featured on this program are Lard-Erik Larsson, […]
Now in its 15th year, NY Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs in Fort Tryon Park. The Scandia Brass Quintet will perform their popular repertoire of contemporary and traditional compositions and arrangements, representing music from each of the five Scandinavian countries, including five national anthems. Bring a blanket […]
Now in its 15th year, NY Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs in Fort Tryon Park. Scandia Strings. The String Orchestra will perform works by Frank Foerster, Niels W. Gade, Johan Helmich Roman, and Svend S. Schultz. Soloist: Frank Foerster, Viola Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson Bring a blanket […]
The HG Premieres Performance is the peak performance for the Higher Ground Festival. HG will proudly present 6 premiering collaborations for 2019. The collaborations are a beautiful product of our 2-month long HG Artist Meet & Greet series which connects neighborhood artists of all art disciplines in hopes of creating new professional relationships and building the uptown art […]
This carnival-like event includes fun games, music, arts and crafts, face painting, rides, sports activities, and much more! In case of rain, the event will be canceled. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.
Join the 34th Precinct for the Annual National Night Out Against Crime. The 34th Precinct's National Night Out event emphasizes greatly on community partnerships and participation. There will be prizes, Crime Prevention information, food, music, free raffles, arts and crafts, and games! The goal is to promote positive police-community relations, heighten crime prevention awareness and send a message […]
Join us for the 35th Annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park. This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests, and festival goers dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic […]
FACE PAINTING, GAMES, PIE CONTEST, LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE! Volunteers are needed during the event! Just an hour and a half of your time would help so much! Cupcakes are needed for our cupcake decorating table. All types of cupcakes are welcome! email: whharvestfestivalvolunteers@gmail.com We hope to see you there! Rain date: October 27
