Events

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 9:45am – 10:15am

Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.  No program 11/10, 1/19, 2/16.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and work out to great music!
No program 11/10, 12/22, 12/29, 1/19, 2/16

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm

Learn yoga exercises specifically suited for new parents and babies — newborns through crawling. Please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov to register. No program 2/16. 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Battery Park City Library
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Co-presented with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. No program on 11/11, 11/28, 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing!

NOV 18:  James by Percival Everett

JAN 20: Overstory by Richard Powers

FEB 24: Colored Television by Danzy Senna

MAR 24: Green Frog by Gina Chung

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 10:45am

Our fantastic roster of Kindie Rock performers lead families with little ones in rocking sing-a-longs!

SESSION 1: 10:00 -10:45AM
SESSION 2: 11:00 -11:45AM

FREE PROGRAM: SPACE IS LIMITED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am

Our fantastic roster of Kindie Rock performers lead families with little ones in rocking sing-a-longs!

SESSION 1: 10:00 -10:45AM
SESSION 2: 11:00 -11:45AM

FREE PROGRAM: SPACE IS LIMITED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year. 

Photo by Carl Glassman – The Tribeca Trib

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Enjoy inspired work created by participants in BPCA’s art programs during 2025.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Calling all toddlers! Interactive play, art-making, and more. For walking toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program.  No program 11/27.

FALL SESSION: NOV06-DEC18
WINTER SESSION: JAN22-APR09

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov. 

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Calling all toddlers! Interactive music-making, story-telling and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program. No program 11/27, 12/4.

FALL SESSION: NOV13-DEC18
WINTER SESSION: JAN22-APR09

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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In celebration of Black History Month, join us for an evening of stand-up comedy with NY Laughs. This unique non-profit seeks to enrich lives, build community, and inspire audiences through the power of laughter.

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Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for older teens (18+) and adults.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. No program  11/28, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. No program on 11/11, 11/28, 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov 

Location: Poets House
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Join Poets House for this Community Reading, in which poets who have published a book of poetry in 2024-2025 will be randomly selected to read a single poem over the course of the afternoon.

The Showcase is a literary exhibition and reading series dedicated to the art and joy of published poetry all in one room. Collecting every type of poetry from every type of publisher, from hand-threaded zines to books from large commercial houses, this winter’s exhibition includes poetry works from 2024 and 2025, including a wide range of chapbooks, broadsides, translated works, and multilingual volumes.

Presented by Poets House in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 9:45am – 10:15am

Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.  No program 11/10, 1/19, 2/16.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and work out to great music!
No program 11/10, 12/22, 12/29, 1/19, 2/16

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm

Learn yoga exercises specifically suited for new parents and babies — newborns through crawling. Please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov to register. No program 2/16. 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Battery Park City Library
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Co-presented with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. No program on 11/11, 11/28, 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 10:45am

Our fantastic roster of Kindie Rock performers lead families with little ones in rocking sing-a-longs!

SESSION 1: 10:00 -10:45AM
SESSION 2: 11:00 -11:45AM

FREE PROGRAM: SPACE IS LIMITED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am

Our fantastic roster of Kindie Rock performers lead families with little ones in rocking sing-a-longs!

SESSION 1: 10:00 -10:45AM
SESSION 2: 11:00 -11:45AM

FREE PROGRAM: SPACE IS LIMITED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year. 

Photo by Carl Glassman – The Tribeca Trib

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov.