Join artist Jenae Schwartz and take a deeper look into trees and shrubs. Discover various conifers and evergreens through art and create a collage of mixed media using recycled, natural, and other various materials. Paint your own pine cone with bright colors to take home! Please note: Space is limited (ages 4-11.) RSVP is required; […]
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of the wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation. This program […]
We've heard that bears hibernate and squirrels hide their acorns, but what do other animals do when winter is coming? What changes do they make? Why do animals prepare for winter? How do they know it's time? Join Dr. A for an exploration of the changes animals undergo before and during winter. Please note: Space […]
Discover which plants support the winter birds in the park. Then, create bird feeders for your home with artist Jenae Schwartz to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Space is limited (ages 6-12.) RSVP is required. Email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register!
Join artist and educator, Rachel Sydlowski, to create your own garden to take home! Participants will learn to identify species of plants and birds native to Fort Tryon through constructing colorful layered collages. Young artists will utilize a variety of collaging methods, learn compositional techniques and how to use templates. Each artist will generate a unique composition through careful selection […]
Identify the year round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which plants support them in the park. Then, create birdfeeders for your home with artist Jenae Schwartz to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Please note: Space is limited (ages 5 – 12) and RSVP is required. To RSVP, […]
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with live animals that are representative of Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of our wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need […]
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 […]
Join Artist Rachel Sydlowski to create abstract paintings based on geological formations found in Fort Tryon Park. Participants will use India ink, Dr. Martins acrylic ink and watercolor 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 […]
Join NYC Parks, the Urban Park Rangers, and the Fort Tryon Park Trust at the Urban Wildlife Festival to get up close and personal with owls, hawks, porcupines, tortoises, and more at this free festival in Highbridge Park. Learn about their traits and behaviors from New York State licensed rehabilitators and the Urban Park Rangers. Come and enjoy relay […]
Fort Tryon Kids: Design, Engineer, and Build Workshop with Dr. A has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. The Workshop is currently postponed to Saturday, June 23. Join Dr. A for a math, science and engineering workshop and learn how Fort Washington Terrace of Fort Tryon Park was built in 1941; transforming a […]
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.
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.
Join Dr. A for a math, science and engineering workshop and learn how Fort Washington Terrace of Fort Tryon Park was built in 1941; transforming a rocky and steep slope into a collection of play spaces. This hands-on workshop is best for children ages 8-12, but younger kids can participate with parent involvement. Space is […]
Join Dr. A for a math, science and engineering workshop and learn how Fort Washington Terrace of Fort Tryon Park was built in 1941; transforming a rocky and steep slope into a collection of play spaces. This hands-on workshop is best for children ages 8-12, but younger kids can participate with parent involvement. Space is […]
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 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 […]
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 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.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! Together we will learn about nature in disguise. From everyday objects to invisible animals we will find all the ways that nature hides in plain sight in NYC. Come join us as we meet and touch […]
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.
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 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.
Join nature experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center at Cabrini Woods as they introduce you to the wonderful world of birds. Children will explore the adaptations birds have developed to survive in different ecosystems, their life cycle, migration patterns and predator/prey relationships. Participants will learn these concepts and develop their observation skills while examining […]
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 artist Jenae' Schwartz and take a closer look into nature. Discover various rocks, formations, flowers, leaves, and trees through art. Have fun sketching and making colorful prints of your observations to take home! Designed for children ages 4 to 11. Children must be accompanied by adults. Please note: Space is limited and RSVP is […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! How do mammals feed their young? Can touching toads give you warts? How have animals adapted to living in their environments? This interactive lesson offers observation and handling of live animals to help participants understand animal […]
Join Artist Jenae Schwartz in making rock sculptures inspired by the magnificent formations of the Palisades. Use plaster strips made from mineral gypsum to create your own relief or rock sculpture and add color to tint. Jenaé Schwartz is a contemporary painter and teaches in New York. She studied art at the Fashion Institute of […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical […]
This year marks the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history. The Brigade of the American Revolution will perform and lead drills. Come to watch a blacksmith demonstration, listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE program and take a journey back in time to when Native Americans were the primary inhabitants of the land. Learn about Native American customs, survival techniques and conservation practices and how these lessons can be applied today. Ages […]
Join Artist Jenae Schwartz and admire the wonderful colors of Autumn. Peek into the science of trees and learn the different parts of a leaf through sketching, leaf rubbing, and painting with watercolors. This free art workshop is for children ages 5-12. Space is limited & RSVP is required. Registration opens on Sunday, November 4. Click […]
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of the wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation. Space is […]
Construct and decorate a set of wind chimes celebrating the end of fall and ushering in the holiday season. Workshop participants will assemble and embellish a unique wind chime in the shape of leaves from native trees. Greet winter visitors with a delightful melody of chimes. Hang this charming wind chime out in the cold […]
Identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which plants support them in the park. Then, create birdfeeders for your home with artist Jenae Schwartz to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Space is limited (ages 5 – 12) and RSVP is required. Click here to register on […]
Join Artist Rachel Sydlowski and identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park. Sketch your favorite Fort Tryon birds, such as the northern cardinal, northern mockingbird, and the red-tailed hawk and create fabulous art with multiple dimensions using string! Space is limited (ages 6 - 12 only). RSVP is required; Click here to register on […]
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with live animals that are representative of Northern Manhattan Parks’ wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of our wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need […]
Join artist Patrick Perry in creating whimsical birdhouses just in time for spring. Participants will use a variety of springtime templates in conjunction with oil pastel to visually decorate each house. This free art workshop is for children ages 5 to 12. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Click here to register with Eventbrite! Photo by Paul […]
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.
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 the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! Through an interactive forest community activity, students will learn about the layers of deciduous forest and the animals that inhabit each layer. The program includes a visit from live forest animals! Ages 4 and up. Maximum […]
Join us for a special performance by the IndoRican Multicultural Dance Project, as they present their ritualist folk dance, Taino Calling Song. The piece represents the indigenous people of Puerto Rico and healing through dance. It is a community-based circle dance lead by a female elder. When we enter the path into this world, we may come […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! How do mammals feed their young? Can touching toads give you warts? How have animals adapted to living in their environments? This interactive lesson offers observation and handling of live animals to help participants understand animal […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 12: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—4 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a game. The […]
Young artists will cast, carve and hand color a bas-relief sculpture in plaster. Bas-relief is a low relief carving technique that adapts well to depictions of landscape. Using images of the iconic Palisades as source material, young artists will learn to identify and separate planes of space and use simple carving techniques to create low […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Join Artist Rachel Sydlowski and admire the wonderful colors of Autumn. Peek into the science of trees and learn how to use pen and ink techniques to capture the unique beauty of Fall foliage in Highbridge Park. Simple color theory will be applied to identify monochromatic or analogous color schemes. Oil pastel is applied for blending rich […]
Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history! This event is free and open to the public. This year marks the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. The Brigade of the American Revolution will perform and lead drills. Come to watch a blacksmith demonstration, […]
The wonders of the universe are ready to be discovered and Highbridge Park is the perfect place to stargaze and explore the night sky! The Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history and folklore of the universe. Fall and winter are the best times to observe meteor […]
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of the wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation. Space is […]
Construct and decorate a set of wind chimes celebrating winter. Workshop participants will assemble and embellish a unique wind chime in the shape of leaves from native trees. Greet winter visitors with a delightful melody of chimes. Hang this charming wind chime out in the cold and let a light or blustery breeze bring a […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and local artist, Jessica Maffia, and celebrate the park's 85th Anniversary! Design your own Fort Tryon Park Archway Frame using pre-cut heavy cardstock and decorate it with beans, leaves, and pebbles. Transform your archway into a picture frame to take home and insert your own photo! Jessica Maffia has over 13 years […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and celebrate the park's 85th Anniversary and how its improved ecology has provided enhanced habitat for diverse animals. Meet with expert naturalist, Mike Feller, and wildlife rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath to learn about the changing ecology of Fort Tryon Park over the past several decades and its impact on wildlife. […]
The Pied Piper Children’s Theatre is thrilled to bring live theatre back to our northern Manhattan community with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! This free theatre-in-the-round performance takes place at Fort Tryon Park's Dongan Lawn at 3pm on Sunday, June 13. Face masks required. Sponsored, in part, by the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
Due to Covid restrictions and limited capacity, this program is sold out. Please view our calendar for a full range of free, outdoor, dynamic programs presented by the Fort Tryon Park Trust! Sign up for our mailing list HERE to be the first to know about new programming. From high above the Hudson, upper […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and local artist, Jessica Maffia, to capture Fort Tryon Park's natural beauty with a thread and needle! We will learn several different stitches to make simple, beautiful embroidered flowers. Ages 10 and up. All guests must wear a mask. Limited space available. RSVP required. Register HERE!
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this free nature program! Through an interactive forest community activity, students will learn about the layers of deciduous forest and the animals that inhabit each layer. The program includes a visit from live forest animals! Ages 4 and up. Space […]
Be inspired by Fort Tryon Park's natural showcase of plants and flowers while joining local artist Jessica Maffia to create your own unique floral treasure! Before you toss your plastic bags into the landfill, let's transform that trash into a flower! We will learn how to make beautiful plastic bag flowers using a needle and […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join author and naturalist Leslie Day for her talk on the pollinators of the Heather Garden. Learn about the birds, bees, flower flies, moths, and butterflies that help our 600+ varieties of plants reproduce and how these flowers supply these wonderful animals with food! RSVP to info@FortTryonParkTrust.org for event link.
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 […]
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 […]
Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden boasts over 600 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs which makes it a wonderful context for insects. Join naturalist Ken Chaya on a guided tour and learn about the benefits of bugs, how these insects help pollinate plants and serve as a food source for birds and beasts, helping foster […]
Join 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 […]
Bugs aren't pests! Our planet needs them to thrive! Join artist Jessica Maffia to learn about the power of insects; and how they help the earth and the cycle of life; nourishing birds who help pollinate plants, which feed other animals and humans! Wear clothes you can create and get dirty in. Art Materials will […]
Bring the kids and join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for Bagels and Bulbs! Help our Friends Committee plant bulbs in Fort Tryon's Javits Playground! We'll be working in the Fort Washington Avenue perimeter beds; tilling the soil and planting a variety of bulbs to beautify our community's playground. Come spring, you […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical […]
Rescheduled 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 home with local artist Jessica Maffia to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Make a holiday gift for a loved one as […]
Bundle up and get your creativity flowing! In this ExploraStory workshop, local storyteller Rachael Harrington will lead participants on a walk through the depths of Fort Tryon Park, observing natural elements along the way. Participant will create original characters and fairytales based on the unique natural features of the Alpine Garden and surrounding area. Best suited […]
Join artist Jessica Maffia for a Sunday craft - bird mobiles! Study the birds that live in New York City year-round. Learn what they look like – their names, shapes, and colors - as part of a drawing lesson, then make your own bird mobile to hang in your home! Craft suitable for ages 6-11. […]
Bundle up and get your creativity flowing! In this ExploraStory workshop, local storyteller Rachael Harrington will lead participants on a walk through the depths of Fort Tryon Park, observing natural elements along the way. Participant will create original characters and fairytales based on the unique natural features of the Alpine Garden and surrounding area. Best suited […]
Bundle up and get your creativity flowing! In this ExploraStory workshop, local storyteller Rachael Harrington will lead participants on a walk through the depths of Fort Tryon Park, observing natural elements along the way. Participant will create original characters and fairytales based on the unique natural features of the Alpine Garden and surrounding area. Best suited […]
NEW 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 […]
In this ExploraStory workshop, storyteller Rachael Harrington will lead participants on a walk through the depths of Fort Tryon Park, observing natural elements along the way. Participant will create original characters and fairytales based on the unique natural features of the park. Best suited for kids ages 4 to 9. Caregiver must accompany their child […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust as we support a neighborhood school, PS/IS 187! Friends of 187 and the Hudson Co-Op present a day of fun and fundraising to support arts programming. Saturday, May 6th | 10AM – 4PM (Rain Date: May 13th) PS/IS 187 School Yard & Garden The 3rd Annual Spring in the […]
Join 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 […]
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at the 13th Annual Wildlife Appreciation 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 movie will begin at dusk. Paws of Fury, the Legend of Hank will be the feature film and is rated PG. A down-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from […]
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a fun skate night in the park! Dance and enjoy an outdoor roller-skating event with music, jumbo games, and much more! Friday, June 16, 2023 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Family Session 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Adult Session To RSVP, visit […]
Welcome summer with a splash! Join NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust at a festival inaugurating the brand new spray shower at Anne Loftus Playground. Join us for live performances from Annette Aguilar, the People’s Theatre Project, and Dance Project of Washington Heights, games, crafts, giveaways, face-paint, and more! We’ll also have a […]
Join storyteller Rachael Harrington and the Fort Tryon Park Trust 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 jar […]
Printmaking 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 […]
This 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 […]
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his […]
Little 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 […]
It's time for the Community Halloween Parade! Wear your best costume, meet at the PS 187 Schoolyard and then at 6:30 p.m. we’ll process from the school yard along Cabrini Boulevard to Fort Tryon Park’s Stan Michels Promenade. The evening will end with a mill about and candy exchange on Fort Tryon Park’s Cafe Lawn! […]
On this family-friendly nature walk with storyteller Rachael Harrington, participants will listen to folktales, observe the natural beauty of our neighboring Highbridge Park, and try their hand at drawing the elements from the stories. Best suited for kids ages 4 to 9. Caregiver must accompany their child for the duration of the event. Access notes: […]
This year marks the 247th 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 […]
Join Upper Manhattan Forest Kids & NYC Parks for an Earth Day workshop! Foraging As A Metaphor is a walking class that will identify edible and medicinal plants in our local parks and green spaces and use sketching to deepen relationships. Sketching plants is an effective method for increasing familiarization due to the keen process […]
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 trees illustrated in the book, learn about the research and artistic processes, and try your hand at nature drawing surrounded by […]