Events

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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: Battery Park City Ball Fields
Time: 3:00pm – 3:45pm

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Join coaches from Rugby For All, Inc. for a rugby demonstration, skill and drills, and non-contact scrimmages. Registration recommended, please email registration@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: Battery Park City Ball Fields
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Join coaches from Rugby For All, Inc. for a rugby demonstration, skill and drills, and non-contact scrimmages. Registration recommended, please email registration@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Sunset performance by emerging artists from the one-of-a-kind jazz program at Church Street School of Music & Art.

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: Wagner Park
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Join Club Pilates in a series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.\

For  16+

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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.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm

Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Get up close to marine life in our Oyster Research Station, make music and join fun fishy-themed games, while learning all about our harbor from visiting environmental education and conservation groups

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Contra is a community-oriented mash-up of swing and square dancing performed in lines. Brooklyn Contra teaches a style of community folk dance featuring great live music, dancing, and joy. Each dance starts with a lesson from the caller and a breakdown of the simple moves

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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: Rector Park East
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

This series of fall birdwatching outings explores the parks of BPC to see what makes it a choice spot for urban birds and marvelous migrators! For birders of all levels and abilities.

No program 10/12.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: West Thames Park
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has exploded in popularity. Enjoy casual, drop‑in pickleball at West Thames Park. Open play encourages rotating games, social fun, and friendly competition for players of all skill levels. First‑come, first‑serve. No program 10/12

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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: Battery Park City Library
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Co-presented with the Battery Park City Library, writing sessions led by Jon Curley encourage participants to use personal observations to enhance their writing styles.  Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov.

No program 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: 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 5/26.

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: Wagner Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

FOR GRADES 2ND-5TH GRADE

Join us after school to explore the parks of BPC! Learn about the nature in your backyard while birding, fishing, and more! Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov.

No program 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.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Learn the rules and practice the classic card game of Canasta with games expert Susan Richards.

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

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing!

SEP 15:  Real Americans by Rachel Khong

OCT 20:  The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

NOV 10:  How to Ruin a Wedding by Elba Luz

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.