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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]