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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 […]

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  • Interesting Insects of Fort Tryon Park

    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 […]

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  • Dances on the Lawn

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    Fort Tryon's Dongan Lawn New York City, New York, United States

    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 […]

  • Insect Art with artist Jessica Maffia

    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 […]

  • Bagels and Bulbs for the Kids!

    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 […]

  • Awesome Arachnids!

    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 […]

  • Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop

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    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 […]

  • ExploraStory Kids: Storytelling Nature Walk with Storyteller Rachael Harrington

    ExploraStory Kids: Storytelling Nature Walk with Storyteller Rachael Harrington
    Fort Tryon's Broadway/Arden entrance Broadway/Arden entrance, New York City, New York, United States

    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 […]

  • Fort Tryon Kids Craft: Bird Drawing & Mobiles

    Highbridge Recreation Center 2301 Amsterdam Ave @ W. 173rd St.

    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. […]

  • ExploraStory Kids: Storytelling Nature Walk with Storyteller Rachael Harrington

    Fort Tryon's Broadway/Arden entrance Broadway/Arden entrance, New York City, New York, United States

    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 […]

  • ExploraStory Kids: Storytelling Nature Walk with Storyteller Rachael Harrington

    Fort Tryon's Broadway/Arden entrance Broadway/Arden entrance, New York City, New York, United States

    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 […]

  • RAIN DATE: Sunday 4/2 – Shearing of the Heather & Community Parade in Fort Tryon Park

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    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 […]

  • ExploraStory Kids Spring Edition: Storytelling Nature Walk with Storyteller Rachael Harrington

    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 […]

  • Spring in the Heights at PS/IS 187!

    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 […]

  • Pied Piper Children’s Theater Presents: Selections from The Addams Family

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    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 […]

  • Urban Wildlife Festival at Highbridge Park 2023

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    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! […]

  • Skate Night at Anne Loftus Playground

    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 […]

  • Anne Loftus Summer Festival

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    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 […]

  • Firefly Pajama Party

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    Fort Tryon's Broadway/Arden entrance Broadway/Arden entrance, New York City, New York, United States

    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

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    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 […]

  • Movies Under the Stars: Coco (+ costume contest!)

    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 […]

  • CPF Puppet Mobile Presents: Little Red’s Hood (in Spanish)

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    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 […]

  • Community Halloween Parade

    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!  […]

  • Storytelling Nature Walk with Rachael Harrington

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    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: […]

  • Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington

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    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 […]

  • Foraging as a Metaphor: Nature Sketching

    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 […]