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.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 7:30am – 3:00pm

SATURDAY, JUL04
SAIL 4TH 250: INTERNATIONAL PARADE OF SAIL
7:30 AM – 3PM, BATTERY PARK CITY ESPLANADE
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, the largest fleet of the world’s most magnificent tall ships, Navy Grey Hull Ships, and aircraft will sail into New York Harbor for an International Naval Review. For full details on available viewing areas in Battery Park City please visit bpca.ny.gov and social media for updates.

For full details on the Sail 4th 250 event please visit Sail4th.org

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.

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.

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

Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, or bring your own.

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

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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, or bring your own.

This event will occur as scheduled.

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

Explore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. 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: Rector Park West
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat, as provided accessories are first come first serve.

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: Wagner Park
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

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From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, Rebirth Brass Band is a Grammy-winning New Orleans institution blending traditional bayou brass band roots with funk and hip-hop to create their own signature sound.

6:30 PM: DJ SET
7:30 PM: SHOW

Click HERE to RSVP for free

PLEASE NOTE: No assigned seating, first come, first served on the event terrace. Additional seating will not be provided. Lawn chairs permitted on the Wagner lawn, if the venue gets crowded, patrons may be asked to make room to allow for more guests. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, picnics are allowed.

Click here for full line up, directions and venue details

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.