River to River Festival: BREATHE – Craig Harris
June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
River Terrace & Murray Street
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
A large ensemble of musicians make a sonic statement in response to the long- term and current injustices inflicted upon African American people. This creation of trombonist/composer Craig Harris is offered to support the community in staying resilient and persistent in fighting for justice.
NYCRUNS Firecracker 5K & 10K
Race around Governors Island (which was instrumental in American Independence, serving as lookout in the New York Harbor). Take a whirlwind tour of Governors Island including old military outposts, bunkers, and even a Castle with amazing views. Compete for the three awards for ages 9 and under, 10-14 and other age groups.
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Smorgasburg WTC
Sample creative global treats from 10 vendors at an open-air food market flanked by colorful murals.
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The Skyscraper Museum Family Program
Engage with a Skyscraper Museum educator to explore the principles of urbanism, architecture, and engineering through hands-on activities.
Free, but online registration required. Walk-in spots sometimes available.
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Battery Playscape
Explore a new playground with five ecology zones—Bluff, Marsh, Dune, Meadow, and Riverbed– in resilient design, post-Superstorm Sandy when the park survived the full force of the 15-foot storm surge and became a focal point of sea level rise. Lyrical patterns of water illuminate the portal, fence, and custom seating. Daylight filters through the punctuated…
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Nelson A. Rockefeller & Teardrop Park
Frolic on wide waterfront lawns and explore multiple playgrounds plus gardens, public art pieces, and a sheltered pavilion.
In Rockefeller Park, climb large jungle gyms with swinging bridges, netting, slides, poles and more. Ride a pedal-powered merry-go-round and dig in multiple sandboxes and a handicapped-accessible sand table. In warm weather, be sprayed by an elephant…
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play:groundNYC’s The Yard
Get creative at a 50,000 square-foot adventure playground stocked with loose parts, tools and space for kids to play, imagine and dream big.
See our compete guide to Governor’s Island.
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