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 […]