Central Park
Central Park Drone Show Central Park Bethesda Terrace Mid-Park at 72nd Street,
A flock of 1,000 drones will take flight for the first time ever above Central Park. Aerial artwork Franchise Freedom will be flown above the lake at Central Park, uniting audiences through experiences that bring people, space and nature together. The artwork will be flown 3 times at 7 pm, 8 pm & 9 pm;…
Central Park Vegan Night Market Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Discover delicious food and drink options from local artisans, sample new vegan products, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability and ethical living.For both seasoned vegans and those just curious about the lifestyle.
Halloween On The Harlem Meer: Pumpkin Flotilla Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th Street Between 5th and Lenox,
Celebrate Halloween in Central Park with magic, entertainment, and music, plus New York’s largest pumpkin flotilla. Drop off your carved pumpkin 4,5:30 pm, then listen to not-so-spooky stories, enjoy a hair-raising magic show and adorn a trick-or-treat bag with Central Park–themed decorations. Find a spot along the edge of the Harlem Meer, dance to some…
Fall-O-Ween: Great Pumpkin Carving Weekend New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
Watch artist Adam Bierton transform a giant pumpkin into an organic masterpiece. The 2000+ pound work of art will be on display at the Reflecting Pool along with two more of the largest pumpkins in the world. Find lots more pumpkins of every size and hordes of gourds around the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden…
🎟 $35, $31/students & seniors, $15/ages 2-12, free/under 2
Wollman Rink Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Skate in the middle of magical Central Park at this spacious rink, back under new management. One of the bigger rinks in the city with an incomparable view of trees & skyscrapers.
🎟 $15-$37/ages 13+, $10/ages 4-12, $11/skate rental
Bootastic Halloween Adventure Diana Ross Playground W 81st Street & Central Park West,
Follow a haunted trail in Central Park with witches, zombies and more (kid-friendly) scares. Hunt for plastic eggs filled with candy and play lawn games. Bring a Halloween Bucket or Bag to gather up treats Halloween costumes encouraged. All proceeds will benefit the Ballet Tech PTA Student Fund, providing students and teachers with the supplies…
🎟 $15/child, $25/family
Tavern on the Green Tree Lighting Tavern on the Green Central Park at W 67th Street,
Join the 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the courtyard of this sumptuous Central Park restaurant with complimentary drinks and live music available.
Central Park Holiday Lighting Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th Street Between 5th and Lenox,
Meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the Plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa while enjoying a variety of seasonal activities. The event concludes with the lighting of a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer.
Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibit Central Park Arsenal 830 Fifth Avenue at 64th Street,
NYC Parks welcomes the holiday season with Wreath Interpretations at the Arsenal Gallery, a holiday tradition since 1982. This year's exhibition features more than 30 imaginative, whimsical wreaths handcrafted by Parks employees, artists, designers, and creative individuals of all ages. As in years past, the wreaths use unusual and unexpected materials to re-imagine the traditional…
106.7 LITE FM Skating in Central Park Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Skate in the middle of magical Central Park at this spacious rink, back under new management. One of the bigger rinks in the city with an incomparable view of trees & skyscrapers.
Lighting of the World’s Largest Menorah Doris C. Freedman Plaza Fifth Avenue at 59th Street,
See a 32-foot, 4,000-pound menorah being lit each night of Hanukkah with live music, hot latkes and gifts for children. Lightings are at 5:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30 Friday and 8:30 pm Saturday.
Hanukkah on Ice Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Skate in the middle of magical Central Park at this spacious rink, back under new management. One of the bigger rinks in the city with an incomparable view of trees & skyscrapers.
🎟 $35
Christmas Bird Count South Gate House of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Rerservoir Central Park,
Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Audubon Society on a bird walk to record and tally bird species found in Central Pakr as part of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the nation's longest-running citizen-science bird project. The data collected by observers over the past century allow researchers, conservation biologists, and other interested individuals to…
Wollman Rink Leap Day Community Day Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Skate in the middle of magical Central Park at this spacious rink, back under new management. One of the bigger rinks in the city with an incomparable view of trees & skyscrapers.
Ice Theatre City Skate Pop Up Concert Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Skate in the middle of magical Central Park at this spacious rink, back under new management. One of the bigger rinks in the city with an incomparable view of trees & skyscrapers.
Wollman Rink Annual Ice Show Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
National and international figure skating competitors take center ice against the dazzling backdrop of the city skyline. Watch breathtaking routines from Wollman Rink NYC Academy members. The best location to watch all the action is free on The Overlook above the rink.
Watson Adventures’ Secrets of Central Park Family Scavenger Hunt Central Park Carousel Mid-Park at 65th,
Kids and adults team up to roam the paths and fields of the park below 72nd Street while answering tricky, humorous questions. To score points, find Stuart Little, stick your tongue out at a rude animal, learn the motto of a hidden eagle, decipher a secret code by the pond seen in Home Alone 2,…
🎟 $21.50/ages 18+, $17.50/ages 7-17
A Walk in the Park: Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Join an indoor-outdoor art-making and nature-exploring workshop. Learn about watercolor artist Frederick Brosen, participate in a watercolor painting tutorial, and take part in a guided garden exploration. Enjoy hands-on activities at the Museum of the City of New York and observe and document the landscape and flora in the Central Park Conservatory Garden.
🎟 $40
MusicTalks Outdoor Concert Central Park W 63rd St Entrance W 63rd St & Central Park West,
Join MusicTalks for a sunset concert at Central Park featuring solo cellist Elad Kabilio playong favorites from Bach to West Side Story. The program will culminate with ‘Somewhere’ by Leonard Bernstein from West Side Story, Arranged and performed by Mr. Kabilio. Swing by for a relaxing and lovely sunset concert - audience members are welcome…
🎟 $28
Family Tour of the Ramble Central Park, Belvedere Castle Mid park around 79th Street,
Discover the wildlife that call the floor, shoreline, and treetops of Central Park’s enchanting woodland home. Learn about the ecology and history of Central Park in a fun, creative way. Explore how the Ramble, a carefully designed woodland landscape, provides habitats for a range of different animals. Engage in hands-on activities in the great outdoors.…
🎟 $15/1 child & 1 adult, $5/additional child