Details free events for across Battery Park City through April 2026
Battery Park City Authority’s Winter 2025-Spring 2026 Program & Event Guide details a broad range of free programming – including holiday celebrations, STEM education, film, fitness, and more – across Battery Park City from November 2025 through April 2026. The Guide features illustrated program offerings organized by monthly event highlights and by those of interest to adults and seniors, school-aged children, and preschoolers, as well as information about community spaces at 200 Rector Place, 6 River Terrace, the BPC Ball Fields, and discounted membership rates at Battery Park City’s Community Center at Stuyvesant High School. The Guide will also be made available in New York State’s 12 most common non-English languages. Interested individuals can subscribe to BPCA’s mailing list online at bpca.ny.gov/events, by phone at (212) 267-9700, or at any BPCA program or event.
Highlights of BPCA’s Fall/Winter Program & Event Guide include—
‘NOIRVEMBER’ FILM SERIES
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Join us for curated film series with lively discussion and free popcorn:
November 13: The Breaking Point (1950)
FILM SERIES: IMMIGRANT STORIES
Immigrant Stories is a collection of films that illustrate the American experience as it progresses along the generations.
January 15: An Autumn’s Tale (1987)
February 12: Pressure (1976)
March 12: A Serious Man (2009)
Spend the Holidays at Battery Park City with several celebrations:
Tuesdays November 18 & December 9, 6:00PM @6 River Terrace
HOLIDAY CHEF TALK
Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to make holiday themed plates with instructors from the Institute of Culinary Education. Try a sample and get some tips and tricks on how to make your own at home.
Thursday, Dec 4, 6:00PM @ Rockefeller Park
HOLIDAY LIGHTS CELEBRATION
Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including PS/IS 276 Advanced Chorus, BMCC Downtown Chorus and a visit from you-know-who!
Wednesday December 10, 12-6PM @6 River Terrace
BPC HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVE
Give the “Gift of Life” by helping to replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. It takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up today at nybloodcenter.org
Friday December 26 – Friday January 30
RECYCLE YOUR TREE
Help Battery Park City stay green this holiday season! Please deposit your tree without decorations at the curb. Parks staff will pick up trees by January 30. Trees are chipped and used for mulch in the parks of Battery Park City. For more information, call 212 267-9700.
Saturdays, January 24, February 8, March 7, March 20-21, Various Times @6 River Terrace
Join us for Saturday Family Workshops featuring performances and STEM based learning:
January 24, 10:30AM-12:00PM:
KOKO NYCA sustainable makers workshop and inventor’s lab! Led by teaching artists, kids and their families will hone their skills, use real tools, and experiment with recycled materials, found objects, and textiles to bring their ideas to life.
February 08, 10:30AM-12:00PM:
VALENTINE MAKING WORKSHOP
All we need is LOVE! Take part in this time-honored annual Battery Park City tradition where participants are invited to make old-fashioned handmade cards for their loved ones! Cut, paste, and decorate with provided materials and don’t forget to seal it with a kiss. Art projects are designed for ages 4 and up.
March 07, 10:00AM & 11:00 AM:
TILLIE THE TERRIBLE SWEDE
A show for the whole family featuring marionette puppets, live performers, and most importantly — a bicycle! Based on the true story of pioneering sportswoman Matilda Anderson, the play shows us how Tillie became the best woman cyclist in the world!
March 20, 4:00PM & March 21, 11:00AM & 2:00 PM:
BOXCUTTER COLLECTIVE
The Boxcutter Collective is a puppet company made up of Bread & Puppet Theatre alumni who have been making innovative and irreverent political puppet shows at a furious pace since their founding in 2016.
Sunday, February 1 – Wednesday, Feb 25 various times @6 River Terrace
2026 ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION:All are welcome to come and enjoy the inspired work created by participants at BPCA’s art programs
Sunday, February 1 @ 1-3PM:
Opening Reception
Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead the programs.
Monday, February 2:
2026 Virtual Art Exhibition
Enjoy a virtual gallery of artwork created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. This video presentation can be viewed at the in-person Art Exhibition at 6 River Terrace, or starting on this release date on the BPCA YouTube channel.
Wednesdays, February 4-25 @ 4-6PM:
Art on View
Enjoy the gallery of artwork created by participants at BPCA’s art programs.
Thursday, February 26, 7:30PM @6 River Terrace
NY LAUGHS
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 humor. Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for teens and adults.
Thursday, March 10, 7:00PM @6 River Terrace
THE MOTH COMMUNITY STORYSLAM
A noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five-minute personal story on the night’s theme live without notes!
Prior to the slam, on Monday Mar 9, 4-5:30PM & 6-7:30PM Moth instructors will host workshops offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling.
This program is recommended for teens and adults. Scan the QR Code to register.
Thursday, March13,1PM @Wagner Park
MEET AN URBAN NATURALIST
In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through Wagner Park. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local wildlife. Marieke’s unique approach shows everyone how to enjoy the great outdoors!
April 1- April 30 various times and locations throughout Battery Park City
EARTH MONTH @BPC: Battery Park City Authority celebrates Earth Month 2026 with a variety of live events, including composting in Battery Park City, sustainability initiatives, and earth-friendly activities:
Tuesday, April 14, 11AM @Rector Park East
Earth Month: Family Birding
What birds live in your backyard? Learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this spot a hang-out for resident urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Tuesday, April 14, 4:15PM @75 Battery Place
Compost Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, which is then turned into compost that goes back out into the gardens to support soil health. Registration recommended, please email registration@bpca.gov
Wednesday, April 15, 1:30PM @Rockefeller Park
Meet the Beekeeper
Join a presentation led by BPCA’s beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of creating habitat for bee populations in urban areas and its benefit to sustainability efforts in the neighborhood and throughout the city.
Thursday, April 16, 10:30AM @Rockefeller Park
Earth Month: Nature Walk
Take a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through Rockefeller Park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, and plants, and search for signs of Spring along the Hudson River.
Friday, April 24, 11AM-12PM @Wagner Park
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Help conduct a bioblitz, where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area and contribute to building a catalog of Battery Park City’s biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app, we’ll be taking pictures of pollinators in our gardens. Please meet in front of 6 River Terrace. You’ll be outside in the garden, so dress appropriately.
Saturday, April 25, 10:30AM @Rockefeller Basketball Court
S.T.E.A.M. DREAM
Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Month themed open-air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and special guests.
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