Events

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Come celebrate City of Water Day! Join us for an educational scavenger hunt along the waterfront! Learn about the importance of environmental sustainability, find out where water goes when it rains, and who uses the water in Battery Park City. We’ll read books that celebrate water and conservation.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Calling all little ones! Bring your best game and learn basketball basics like dribbling and passing with an emphasis on fun. Closed-toe shoes required. For ages 3-4.

No Programs on 5/27, 9/2, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm

We got game! Children are welcome for community basketball on the Rockefeller Park courts on Monday afternoons.  No adults are allowed!  We use adjustable hoops to accommodate kids of all sizes. In this program, fun is emphasized over competition. Led by Parks Programming leaders, children do drills and play games to improve their skills. Close-toed shoes required.

The basketball courts in Rockefeller Park are located between Warren & Murray Streets.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

# AGES 7 & OLDER: 4:30–5:15PM
# Develop your coordination and balance,
perfect your dribbling and jump shot, and play!
Adjustable height hoops for kids of all sizes are
paired with fun games and challenging drills to
improve any skill set. Closed-toe shoes required.
No program on 10/8.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

We got game! Children are welcome for community basketball on the Rockefeller Park courts on Monday afternoons.  No adults are allowed!  We use adjustable hoops to accommodate kids of all sizes. In this program, fun is emphasized over competition. Led by Parks Programming leaders, children do drills and play games to improve their skills. Close-toed shoes required.

The basketball courts in Rockefeller Park are located between Warren & Murray Streets.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Time to get moving! Stretch out those little legs and have fun kicking, running, and learning the soccer basics with an emphasis on fun.  Meet new friends while going through simple drills focusing on coordination and movement.

For children ages 3-4. Closed toes shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. A garden themed storytime is followed by activities like watering, searching for butterflies and bees, and planting. A great way to introduce your preschooler to the joys of BPC gardening!

*Space is limited.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm

Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and overall gameplay. Meet new friends while engaging in games and drills focused on balance, coordination, movement, and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.

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 (adults welcome).

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Discover the fun and rewards of gardening with other children.  Enjoy planting flowers, vegetables and herbs, watering, weeding, and composting. Learn BPC Parks’ green practices first-hand.

Cycle A: 5/7 – 6/25
Cycle B: 7/2 – 8/27
Cycle C: 9/3 – 10/29

Fee: $120 per cycle. For ages 6-10.

Registration is required. Please call 212-267-9700 or email registration@bpcparks.org to register.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

Kickstart your afternoon with soccer! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting and overall gameplay. Meet new friends while engaging in games and drills focused on balance, coordination, movement, and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, this new sport has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, enhance brain function. Join your favorite BPCA staff and other adults for some friendly competition at drop-in pickleball. All skill levels welcome! Equipment provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of Hudson River and New York Harbor. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of Wagner Park’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoying energetic lawn games and creating dynamic art. Artist educators lead individual and group creative projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Materials provided. Dress for a mess.

For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint, and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age-appropriate projects planned by an art educator/artist. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

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

Let your inner artist shine! Join other
school-aged children for art and other fun
activities. Complete your masterpiece,
then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn
games like tag, silly races and more!
For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Let your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for fun, creative art activities. Complete your masterpiece, then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn games like tag, silly races and more!

For ages 5 and up. No program on 7/4.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm

The contagious joy of a Low Cut Connie show starts onstage and quickly spreads throughout the crowd. The rootsy, soulful sounds explode into high-octane, red-blooded, American rock-and-roll driven by the pounding piano of frontman Adam Weiner. They will be performing songs from five studio albums including their latest release Dirty Pictures (Part 2), which Rolling Stone describes as “a stand-alone triumph of missionary zeal.”

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!

No program on 8/16.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Calling all little ones! Bring your best game and learn basketball basics like dribbling and passing with an emphasis on fun. Closed-toe shoes required. For ages 3-4.

No Programs on 5/27, 9/2, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm

We got game! Children are welcome for community basketball on the Rockefeller Park courts on Monday afternoons.  No adults are allowed!  We use adjustable hoops to accommodate kids of all sizes. In this program, fun is emphasized over competition. Led by Parks Programming leaders, children do drills and play games to improve their skills. Close-toed shoes required.

The basketball courts in Rockefeller Park are located between Warren & Murray Streets.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

# AGES 7 & OLDER: 4:30–5:15PM
# Develop your coordination and balance,
perfect your dribbling and jump shot, and play!
Adjustable height hoops for kids of all sizes are
paired with fun games and challenging drills to
improve any skill set. Closed-toe shoes required.
No program on 10/8.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm

We got game! Children are welcome for community basketball on the Rockefeller Park courts on Monday afternoons.  No adults are allowed!  We use adjustable hoops to accommodate kids of all sizes. In this program, fun is emphasized over competition. Led by Parks Programming leaders, children do drills and play games to improve their skills. Close-toed shoes required.

The basketball courts in Rockefeller Park are located between Warren & Murray Streets.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Time to get moving! Stretch out those little legs and have fun kicking, running, and learning the soccer basics with an emphasis on fun.  Meet new friends while going through simple drills focusing on coordination and movement.

For children ages 3-4. Closed toes shoes required.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. A garden themed storytime is followed by activities like watering, searching for butterflies and bees, and planting. A great way to introduce your preschooler to the joys of BPC gardening!

*Space is limited.