Events

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Location: Esplanade Plaza
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 5/23, 7/4, 8/29, 10/10.

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Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
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 5/23, 7/4, 8/29, 10/10.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing. No program on 5/23, 6/20. 

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Location: South Cove Park
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. No program 5/24, 7/5, 8/30, 10/11.

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Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Celebrate Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, with the Federation of Black Cowboys and live music by The Ebony Hillbillies. Enjoy stories about freedom, African American history with artmaking, dancing, sing-alongs, and horseback rides (ages 3 and up).

Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Built by independent farms and food businesses, Down to Earth Markets provide local seasonal foods to ensure the health of our communities and environment. Family friendly activities will be offered throughout the season.

River Terrace will be closed to vehicle traffic from Murray Street to North End Avenue from 7AM-4PM on market days. 

Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am

Celebrate Father’s Day Day with a special performance by Suzi Shelton at the Battery Park City Farmers Market.

Built by independent farms and food businesses, Down to Earth Markets provides delicious locally sourced seasonal food which supports a strong regional food system ensuring the health of our community and the environment.

River Terrace will be closed to vehicle traffic from Murray Street to North End Avenue during market hours on Sundays through Nov 23, 2025

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: South Cove Park
Time: 9:00am – 9:45am

What birds live in your backyard? Join us this spring migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own. No program 5/26.

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 5/26, 9/1, and 10/13.

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Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
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, and strength training. Come join the group and work out to great music! No program 5/26, 9/1, and 10/13. 

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Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 11:45am

Calling all toddlers! Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development, and playing together is a great way to build a community of young children and caregivers. Plus: stick around for story time! Adults participate throughout the program. No program 5/26, 9/1, 10/13.

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

Enjoy yoga in a safe, supportive environment while learning postures and exercises specifically suited for new parents and babies — newborns through crawling. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. No program 5/26.

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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. No program 5/26.

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Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pm

Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/26, 9/1, 10/13.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

FOR GRADES 2ND-5TH GRADE

Explore the wondrous ecosystems of Battery Park City through a naturalists’ lens. Young environmental stewards will practice observing wildlife using binoculars, learn catch-and-release fishing skills, and identify native plants in a fun and safe setting. Nature journaling and other fun projects will augment the study. Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov No program on 5/26.

Location: Teardrop Park
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Calling all toddlers! Interactive music-making, storytelling and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program. No program 5/26, 9/1, and 10/13.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pm

Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required. No program on 5/26, 9/1, 10/13.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. Each Tuesday and Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis. Permits are also available at bpca.ny.gov. No program 6/19.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
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 5/23, 7/4, 8/29, 10/10.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am

A wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds and then head into the Children’s Garden to water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us! Together, we will observe the changing seasons and learn about the pollinators and other insects who help our plants thrive. Gardening is a great introduction to teaching us how to care for the environment.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

For this summer’s readings, we will explore works that incorporate illustration as a narrative tool. Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing!

MAY20 :  The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

JUN17 :  Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama by Alison Bechdel and Apsara Engine by Bishakh Som

JUL15:   The Handmaid’s Tale (The Graphic Novel) by Margaret Atwood and Renee Nault; Persepolis, Volumes 1 & 2 by Marjane Satrapi

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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.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Grab a watering can and pitch in as we tend our shared Children’s Garden! Check out all the cool plants and little critters that make the garden an urban nature discovery zone!

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pm

Develop your coordination and balance, practice your hitting, catching, and game play! Practice the basics of various sports with fun and challenging games with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pm

FOR AGES 6-10

Discover the fun and rewards of tending a garden. Plant annuals and native perennials, and take part in watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn how our resilient garden provides food for pollinating insects and birds. Fun nature studies and art projects will augment the program. For children who love nature and like to get dirty! Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:45pm – 4:30pm

Develop your coordination and balance, practice your hitting, catching, and game play! Practice the basics of various sports with fun and challenging games with drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rector Park East
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

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

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Location: Rector Park East
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.