Events

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park House
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, making masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Fiber art crafters are encouraged to bring in knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving projects, for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Let your inner artist shine at the Park House. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint, and more. Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. 

No program  5/22, 7/3, 8/28\, 10/09.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion. No program 5/22, 6/19, 7/3, 9/4, 10/9.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 5:00pm – 5:45pm

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Water Tag combines the excitement of laser tag with the refreshing splash of water battles. Get ready to drench your opponents and claim victory!

This registration is for the Family Play session for Ages 5-12 with caretakers

• Limited capacity, first-come, first-served
• Once a game starts, late arrivals will need to wait until the next game to join if there is room.
• Registration required, check in will start at 4:15pm

Click HERE to rsvp.

For ages 13+, please register for Group Play Session at 6pm

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

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Water Tag combines the excitement of laser tag with the refreshing splash of water battles. Get ready to drench your opponents and claim victory!

This registration is for the Group Play session for Ages 13 and up.

• Limited capacity, first-come, first-served
• Once a game starts, late arrivals will need to wait until the next game to join if there is room.
• Registration required, check in will start at 5:15pm

Click HERE to rsvp.

For children under 13 and their caretakers, please register for Family Play Session at 5pm

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner 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 Wagner Park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.

No program 5/23, 6/20, 7/4, 9/5, and 10/10.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

esperanza spalding in collaboration with dancer, theater, and filmmaker Kayla Farrish, presents an evening of new dance and music – crafted live and in real time.

Growing from spalding’s years of study and experimentations around how to re-merge “jazz” music & dance, and Farrish’s multi-disciplinary work of transforming feeling, story, and humanity through dance, this is a unique first public sharing of their creative collaboration.

The ensemble of three musicians and three dancers has been in workshop throughout 2026 developing shared grammar and vocabulary to musically and movementally compose story, engage in improvisational dialogue, and translate the vibrant energies, sensations, and ideas coursing between, within, and around them. Alchemizing and manifesting what could be, through and with one another…

Presented by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) as part of the 2026 River to River Festival and in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

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. 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.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Instructor led rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, strength training, and cool-down.
No program 5/25, 9/7, and 10/12. 

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Calling all toddlers! Open play and story time with other young children and caregivers. Adults participate throughout the program.  No program 5/25, 9/7, 10/12.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Practice the fundamentals of soccer with fun and challenging exercises, drills, and scrimmages for all skill levels. Closed-toe shoes required.

No program 5/25, 9/7, 10/12.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Interactive music-making, storytelling, and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. No program 5/25, 9/7, and 10/12.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Practice the fundamentals of soccer with fun and challenging exercises, drills, and scrimmages for all skill levels. Closed-toe shoes required.

No program 5/25, 9/7, 10/12.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm

New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival returns to Wagner Park this summer. On August 10, the Festival starts off with a series of beginner-friendly dance workshops!

4:00PM – 4:45PM – Ashley Liang Dance Company, Chinese Dance

5:00PM – 5:45PM – Battery Dance, Contemporary Dance

6:00PM – 6:45PM – Ina Medhanet, Somatic Movement and Grooves

7:00PM – 7:45PM – Allpayana Danza Tradicional Ecuatoriana, Ecaudorian Dance

Please check batterydance.org for the full performance schedule.

Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion. No program 5/22, 6/19, 7/3, 9/4, 10/9.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Little gardeners and their accompanying adults get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Participants will water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us while observing nature.

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 and 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

Take part in planting, watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn about local pollinators, and plant life cycles, and create art in the garden!

Please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov to register.

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 and drills for all levels. Closed-toe shoes required.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival returns to Wagner Park this summer. The Battery Dance Festival brings together spectacular international and local dance companies, each evening ending with “Everybody Dance Now!” Please check batterydance.org for the performance schedule.

Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Little West Street @2nd Place
Time: 12:00am – 11:59pm

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21

Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation immerses visitors in an interactive journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the United States, while envisioning the possibilities of the future.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. 

No program  5/22, 7/3, 8/28\, 10/09.