Feel Free – A National Parks Celebration in Central Park
Wednesday, September 23
Event will include clips from Ken Burns’s “THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA” and musical performances from Eric Benet, Gavin DeGraw, Jose Feliciano, Carole King, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas and Peter Yarrow.
Film Screenings: Red Gold and other short documentaries
Sunday, September 20 and Monday, September 21 Join the National Parks Conservation Association for screening of the award winning environmental documentary film RED Gold which tells the story of Bristol Bay’s salmon and gold debate in Alaska. Other national park short films will be included each night.
International Coastal Clean-up Day
Saturday, September 19 – Saturday, September 26 Come help clean up a beach near you. Beach debris is not just unsightly, it poses a threat to our humans and wildlife. Help be a part of protecting our national parks and your local costal areas.
Family Day at the African Burial Ground
Saturday, September 26
A day filled with family friendly activities. Arts and crafts workshops, dance performances and ranger-led art tours…
Spotlight Tour: The National Parks at the American Museum of Natural History
Discover the landscapes and legacy of National Parks at the American Museum of Natural History. This tour, free with suggested Museum admission, will explore a variety of park environments…
Natural Hysteria Scavenger Hunt: National Parks Edition
Go on a national park-themed version of one of our most popular hunts – a whirlwind tour of everything American about the American Museum of Natural History.
Surf Casting Clinic
Learn the basics of surf fishing with members of the Gateway Stripers Club during a morning of fun, fish, sun and surf.
National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day, a program of the National Environmental Education Foundation, is the nation’s largest single-day service event for public lands.
Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a 3-hour boat tour of Jamaica Bay with the American Littoral Society. Learn about the history, ecology…
Beach Campfire
Friday, September 25
Park rangers and volunteers will give talks on the natural and historic treasures found at the park…
An Evening On Liberty Island
A special opportunity to visit Liberty Island and experience the majesty of Lady Liberty and New York Harbor at night.
Honoring the Ancestors: Artists Reflections
Thursday, September 24
Join several artists for a viewing and discussion of art and architecture created to commemorate the African Burial Ground.
Sandy Hook Beach Campfire
Sing along and hear some strange but true stories about Sandy Hook including sea monsters, pirates, shipwrecks & broken dishes.
Park Art, Children’s Museum of the Arts
Wednesday, September 23 – Sunday, September 27
Join CMA Wednesday through Sunday, during our general hours, for our park-themed guided workshops.
Federal Hall National Memorial September 1776
Federal Hall National Memorial will conduct a special program on the American Revolution and its impact on New York City.
Autumnal Equinox Evening Walk
Tuesday, September 22
Stroll through the first evening of fall with a park ranger. Bring binoculars.
Grant’s Tomb After Dark
Meet a Park Ranger in the outdoor plaza in front of the memorial for an after-hours tour by candlelight deep into the mausoleum’s underground crypt.
Bears in National Parks
Sunday, September 20
Join Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson for an interactive talk about these furry omnivores. Find out what they eat and where they live…
Cold War Day
Visit a Nike Missile radar site restored to the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. See Cold War era military displays.
Nature’s Air Show at the Bronx Zoo
Saturday, September 19, Sunday and September 20
Bring the family for a fascinating experience with eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures during the Bronx Zoo’s Nature’s Air Show. Watch these raptors of the wild soar and dive overhead…
The Children’s Museum of the Arts – Free Art Island Outpost on Governor’s Island
Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20
Enjoy outdoor workshops in painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and more on beautiful Governor’s Island.
Lenape: Ellis Island’s First Inhabitants
September 8, 2009 – January 10, 2010
“Lenape” tells the story of the Lenape Indians from prehistory through the 21st century…
Obata’s Yosemite Exhibition
Wednesday, September 9 – Friday, September 25
Come view Chiura Obata’s paintings which feature 27 prints and watercolors and a series of 20 progressive proofs all depicting Yosemite National Park.
Historic House Tours
The Historic House Trust is a not-for-profit organization operating in tandem with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to help preserve the 23 historic house museums in city parks.
America: Who We Are Audio Boat Tour
Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 27
See amazing vistas and experience the wonder felt by millions of new Americans as they sailed into New York Harbor for the first time…
Gateway to America Audio Boat Tour
Cruise past harbor icons, while an all-star cast of authors and historians recount 400 years of New York Harbor history…
Church Tower Walk
Friday, September 18
Join us for a hike up the wooden staircase in the Church Tower…
Manahatta: A Natural History of New York City
Saturday, September 19
Join Eric Sanderson and uncover the natural landscape of New York City in 1609.
The National Park Connection
Several officers, soldiers and civilians make up a big part of the history of Governors Island. Each have ties that connect them to the many National Parks and historic sites. Hear their stories…
Lantern Tour of Fort Wadsworth
Wednesday, September 23 and Friday, September 25
Enjoy our most popular tour as you explore the historic sites of the fort on this ranger-led lantern tour.
An Evening on Ellis Island
A special opportunity to visit Ellis Island and see the skyline of Manhattan and Lady Liberty…
Henry Hudson on Sandy Hook
Discover what survives at Sandy Hook that would have been seen 400 years ago by Henry Hudson and other early explorers.
National Park Museum Tours by Sydney Horenstein
Customized tours provided by Sydney Horenstein featuring the museum displays that tell the story of the creation of the National Parks.
