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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!
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Free things to do in New York City! Free events in New York City! (All events are free unless otherwise noted)
You never run out of free things to do, free events to go to in New York City! So start taking advantage of those free things to do today! Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides with non-ending amount of free things to do, free events to go to!
Join the Club!The quality and quantity of free events, free things to do that happen in New York City every day of the year is truly amazing.
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club freeTime comes in handy -- Club freeTime allows you to take advantage of all the free things to do, all the free events that take place in New York City, as you find out about them just in time! Start using these unique New York City opportunities today!
Join the Club!Club freeTime is the only complete source of free events, free things to do in New York City: your perfect guide to free Entertainment & free Culture in the City that never sleeps.
Contrary to the common misconception that most of free events, free things to do, happen in New York City in summer, October and March are the busiest months in New York City in terms of free events, free things to do. That 'summer' misconception is due to big publicity that some of New York City summer free events, free thing to do get.
In fact, New York City, NYC, never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free events, free things to do whether it's summer or winter, spring or fall. Start using these unique New York City opportunities today!
Join the Club!We make sure that New Yorkers and visitors to New York are informed about ALL free events, ALL free things to do that happen in New York City. The variety and quality are just mind boggling!
NYC, NY free events, free things to do: low budget/high class!
Start using these unique New York City opportunities today!
Join the Club!In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City, Club freeTime offers its members complimentary tickets (a member can reserve up to 5 complimentary tickets per performance) to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater in New York City: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club freeTime members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
Start using these unique New York City opportunities today!
Join the Club!Get a taste of free Culture & free Entertainment in New York City!
Free culture & free entertainment in New York City is low budget, but high class!
Start taking advantage of New York City Free Events, Free Things to Do, of free culture and free entertainment in New York City, NYC, NY, today!
Join the Club!'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
205 free workshops in New York City (NYC) Mon, 10/19/2026 - and on...
Free workshops are among the many free, low budget and inexpensive events New York City has to offer.
Workshop | Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout
This class teaches the bodyroll dance practice, which ignites embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, the group will tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Open Play Pickleball for All Ages
Enjoy casual, drop‑in pickleball at the park. An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has exploded in popularity. Open play encourages rotating games, social fun, and friendly competition for players of all skill levels. First‑come, first‑served.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Creative Writing Session
This walk and writing session is led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | French Petanque-Playing in the Park
Members of NYC’s oldest-running Petanque club guide a Petanque-playing session. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and the boules will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Basic Sewing to Mend Your Clothing Items
A limited series of hands-on mending sessions with a different focus each week. Build your mending skills to save money, reduce waste, and express your personal style.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
2:00 pm
free, registration required
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Self-Reflective Writing Session
In this first unit of the creative writing class, the group will be focus on life-writing wherein patrons will be writing creative nonfiction based on their own memories. As it will be Back to School season and the oncoming fall, the session will focus primarily on childhood memories, and developing these into stories by doing the following: 1) focusing on memory selection and developing into a detailed episode, 2) taking real life persons and developing them into characters in their narrative, and 3) crafting them into stories through an outlining/drafting process.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
4:45 pm
free, no reservation required
4:45 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Poetry Memorization Workshop
Matthew Stillman will introduce games of listening to the group and use the principles there to build poetic responses to each other using these games. Using shared nursery rhymes and snippets of poems from Yeats or Dickinson or Williams, the group will voyage towards a silent horizon of the poetic ear.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
6:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
6:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Drawing from a Distance: Light, Space & Sculpture (Online!)
Examine fixed-perspective films that feature spaces where light shifts and nature actively interacts with sculpture. Learn introductory drawing techniques and settle into a flow as you create a long sketch. Reflect on drawings and discuss the integration between art, space, and time. No previous experience required. Materials Needed: Pencils, an eraser, and paper.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 19
7:30 pm
free, registration required...
7:30 pm
free, registration required...
Workshop | Dance Workout on the Plaza
Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for a workout led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
9:30 am
free, no reservation required
9:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn To Play the Classic Card Game Canasta
Learn the rules and practice Canasta with games expert Susan Richards.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mapping NYC's Subway System
Experts demonstrate how to use the collection at the venue's Map Division to research local rail transit and subway routes in New York City. During this class, speakers will cover the history of local rail transit in New York City, show you how to utilize catalogs to locate maps related to these transit lines, and provide examples of how these maps can be utilized as part of your research.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
2:00 pm
free, registration required
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn How To Recognize & Capture the Best Photographic Opportunities
Renowned American photographer Andy Katz leads an inspiring and practical presentation on one of the most powerful elements in photography: light. With more than five decades behind the camera and experience photographing some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes, people, and cultures, Andy will share the techniques, insights, and creative approaches that have shaped his career. Attendees will learn how to recognize and capture the best photographic opportunities throughout the day, while using natural and challenging conditions to their advantage. Andy will explore how composition, timing, perspective, and lens choice work together to create greater depth, emotion, dimension, and impact. Through his experience and examples, attendees will discover practical ways to transform ordinary scenes into compelling, memorable images. Whether you photograph landscapes, travel, people, or simply want to make better photographs, you'll leave with practical ideas you can immediately put to work. Discover how to stop simply recording what you see-and start photographing what you feel. Learn to see the light, understand the moment, and take your photography to the next level.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
3:00 pm
free, registration required
3:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try their best to accommodate.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Stargazing in the Park
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 20
6:15 pm
free, no reservation required
6:15 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
9:30 am
free...
9:30 am
free...
Workshop | Artist-Led Figure Drawing in the Park
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | CANCELLED! Traditional Chinese Qi Gong Practice: Stretch, Breathe, Talk, & Reset (Outdoors)
Class designed to support the mental and physical health of participants through wellness practices, movement, and connection. This program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset--whether you're a skater, a parent, a local resident, or just passing through. No experience required. All necessary materials will be provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
10:00 am
free, RSVP recommended
10:00 am
free, RSVP recommended
Workshop | French Petanque-Playing in the Park
Members of NYC’s oldest-running Petanque club guide a Petanque-playing session. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and the boules will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
1:00 pm
free...
1:00 pm
free...
Workshop | Landscape Art Class (Outdoors)
Artists of all skill levels can be inspired by park surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels, and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Techniques & Insights for Using Light To Transform Your Photographs
Great photography starts with great light. Renowned photographer Andy Katz shares the techniques and insights he's developed throughout his decades-long career, showing you how to see, understand, and use light to transform your images. Discover how light shapes mood, depth, color, and emotion-and learn how to recognize the moments when the light can make an ordinary scene extraordinary. Walk away seeing light differently-and making photographs that are more powerful, intentional, and unforgettable.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
3:00 pm
free, registration required
3:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | An Evening of Rowing in New York Harbor
At this rowing session, after a brief orientation, participants will be assigned to a crew with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. No experience is necessary and rowers of all ability levels are welcome! The rowing sessions last several hours and are designed to be excursions: groups row against the tide to a destination, take a break onshore or in a protected cove, then return home with the tide. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please complete the waiver before
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
5:00 pm
free, registration required
5:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Power Hour Running Session
This run is designed to help you move, build community, and have fun. All levels are welcome — walk, jog, or run at your own pace!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Call-an-Ancestor: African Diaspora Storytelling
An evening of conversation, memory, and collective sound-making. The group will gather in small circles to talk about the neighborhoods, people, and everyday sounds that shaped the African diaspora: the ones changing, the ones already gone, and the ones still being carried. What outlives places, spaces, or sets of people once they shift, move, and evolve like the African diaspora so often does? The rhythm, the voices, the calls across lands that don't get photographed but don't leave us either… From there, you're invited to call Dial-an-Ancestor's hotline and add your own voice to a growing archive of diasporic memory. As the night unfolds, some of tonight's voices will find their way into the DJ's live set — the room becoming, quite literally, the sound of itself as the archive keeps growing around you. No performance required. No experience necessary. Just come ready to talk, and to listen.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 21
7:00 pm
free, registration required
7:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome!)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Multi-Level Yoga in the Park
A welcome multi-level yoga class in the park open to everyone. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 22
6:30 pm
free, registration required
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza
Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)
Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you’ll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. In part two of this sculpture workshop, the group will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as attendees glaze (paint) their creations from our first session to bring them to life!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
12:00 pm
free, registration required
12:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
1:30 pm
free, registration required
1:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Play Chess & Socialize
Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Discover the Art of the Postcard & Create Your Own
Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 23
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Drawing in Nature
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | All-Levels Yoga Class in the Park
Roll out your mat and reconnect, right in the heart of the city. All-levels yoga class in the park on a Saturday morning. Whether you're a longtime practitioner or trying your first downward dog, come move your body, breathe deeply, and soak in the park at its best. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
11:00 am
free, RSVP required
11:00 am
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Creative Writing with Foundational Techniques (All Levels Welcome)
This workshop is designed to help attendees unlock their creative potential. Engage in fun idea generating exercises and work together to get results and find joy in the writing process. All writers of any experience level are welcome. If you're curious, come check it out! This workshop will explore foundational writing techniques and best practices. Prior attendance is not required. Attendees will investigate alternative, non-traditional narrative forms, as well as read and discuss short stories and poetry.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
11:30 am
free, registration required
11:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Ping Pong Workshop & Tournament
Come early to play during the open play time from 12pm - 1pm, first come, first serve. The tournament, which will be held between 1pm - 3pm, will include eight all-age teams from the local ping pong community competing for cash prizes.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
12:00 pm
free, tickets required
12:00 pm
free, tickets required
Workshop | Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed -- come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
12:00 pm
free, registration required
12:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Climate-Themed Gallery Tour, Med-i-ta-tion, & Cli-mate Cafe
Mem-bers of the CUNY com-mu-ni-ty lead a day of climate consideration. Cli-mate cafes are lis-ten-ing cir-cles for your cli-mate-linked emo-tions. Get help fac-ing your cli-mate anx-i-ety and con-nect with impact-ful local orga-niz-ers. Veg-an snacks provided!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
1:00 pm
free, RSVP required
1:00 pm
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Poetry Gathering: 4 Different Workshops Led by Prize-Winning Writers
A series of poetry workshops with instructors Megan Fernandes, Wendy Xu, D.S. Waldman, and Dorothea Lasky. Each session lasts an hour, and participants are welcome to attend one or more sessions. The day will wrap up with a reading featuring the instructors and workshop participants.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 24
1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Garden
Start your Sunday with a peaceful Tai Chi session, led by Tai Chi Solution. This gentle movement practice promotes balance, focus, and relaxation in a calm garden setting. All levels welcome.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Oct 25
10:30 am
pay-what-you-wish, $15 suggested...
10:30 am
pay-what-you-wish, $15 suggested...
Workshop | Multi-Level Yoga in the Park
A welcome multi-level yoga class in the park open to everyone. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Oct 25
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | An Afternoon of Rowing in New York Harbor
At this rowing session, after a brief orientation, participants will be assigned to a crew with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. No experience is necessary and rowers of all ability levels are welcome! The rowing sessions last several hours and are designed to be excursions: groups row against the tide to a destination, take a break onshore or in a protected cove, then return home with the tide. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please complete the waiver before you arrive.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Oct 25
12:00 pm
free, registration required
12:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft
Become a better writer! Suitable for all levels.
Writing exercises
Personal attention
Peer Workshop
Guest Lectures
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Oct 25
4:00 pm
free, registration required
4:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout
This class teaches the bodyroll dance practice, which ignites embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, the group will tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Open Play Pickleball for All Ages
Enjoy casual, drop‑in pickleball at the park. An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has exploded in popularity. Open play encourages rotating games, social fun, and friendly competition for players of all skill levels. First‑come, first‑served.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Creative Writing Session
This walk and writing session is led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | French Petanque-Playing in the Park
Members of NYC’s oldest-running Petanque club guide a Petanque-playing session. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and the boules will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mending Session: Patches & Embroidery
Build your mending skills to save money, reduce waste, and express your personal style. Learn how to enjoy fixing well-loved items that still have use in them. This week's focus is patching and embroidery. Need more extensive repairs for your most well loved items? The group will look at techniques for patches and patterned stitching, also known as boro and sashiko. And if you have unsightly stains that just won't come out, decorative embroidery can be used to embellish and disguise those areas.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
2:00 pm
free, registration required
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Self-Reflective Writing Session
In this first unit of the creative writing class, the group will be focus on life-writing wherein patrons will be writing creative nonfiction based on their own memories. As it will be Back to School season and the oncoming fall, the session will focus primarily on childhood memories, and developing these into stories by doing the following: 1) focusing on memory selection and developing into a detailed episode, 2) taking real life persons and developing them into characters in their narrative, and 3) crafting them into stories through an outlining/drafting process.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
4:45 pm
free, no reservation required
4:45 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Oct 26
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Dance Workout on the Plaza
Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for a workout led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
9:30 am
free, no reservation required
9:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Erasure Poetry & Collage Making Session
A hands-on, creative session experimenting with blackout poetry and art. Sometimes called erasure poetry, blackout poetry involves removing words from an existing text to reveal a poem hidden within. After creating poems, participants will design collaged backgrounds to frame and enhance their work.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
3:00 pm
free, registration required
3:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try their best to accommodate.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Painting with Words: Writing Class in a Fifth Ave Mansion
Writers and artists gather to read and discuss their writing in a supportive, relaxed and nurturing environment. Leading the group will be Harold Slazer, founder of the creative writing and acting programs at Middle Collegiate Church, as well as a playwright, screenwriter, poet, and NYFA City Artist Corps grant recipient. Carol Wierzbicki, the editor of Sunday, Middle's literary magazine, will help you fine-tune your work.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
6:00 pm
free, RSVP required
6:00 pm
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Stargazing in the Park
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Oct 27
6:15 pm
free, no reservation required
6:15 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
9:30 am
free...
9:30 am
free...
Workshop | Artist-Led Figure Drawing in the Park
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Camera & Lens Inspection & Cleaning Event
Technicians will be on hand to perform free camera basic checkups and cleanings on a first come, first served basis. Please make sure batteries are fully charged. Keeping your gear in tip-top shape is critical to making great photographs. Dust on the sensors, loose fittings, and schmutz on the lens (dirt smears) are all culprits in poor image-making. Photo Tech will do a free basic inspection, exterior cleaning, and if needed, a sensor cleaning as well. Camera brands applicable for this free service include Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony. (Please note: No disassembly of equipment, No test equipment, or service software will be onsite to check OEM specifications/standards) Other brands will not be supported. Feel free to drop by and bring your camera and/or lens anytime from 11am to 4pm. The service can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, so as the queue fills up, the cutoff time is subject to change at the venue's discretion. Final pickup time for your equipment will be at 5pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Free-Form Paint & Sip Session
Create your own artwork with some acrylic paint while you sip on some coffee or tea! This is not a painting class, you are free to paint whatever you wish. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | French Petanque-Playing in the Park
Members of NYC’s oldest-running Petanque club guide a Petanque-playing session. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and the boules will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
1:00 pm
free...
1:00 pm
free...
Workshop | Landscape Art Class (Outdoors)
Artists of all skill levels can be inspired by park surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels, and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | An Evening of Rowing in New York Harbor
At this rowing session, after a brief orientation, participants will be assigned to a crew with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. No experience is necessary and rowers of all ability levels are welcome! The rowing sessions last several hours and are designed to be excursions: groups row against the tide to a destination, take a break onshore or in a protected cove, then return home with the tide. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please complete the waiver before
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
5:00 pm
free, registration required
5:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Power Hour Running Session
This run is designed to help you move, build community, and have fun. All levels are welcome — walk, jog, or run at your own pace!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Oct 28
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Multi-Level Yoga in the Park
A welcome multi-level yoga class in the park open to everyone. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Oct 29
6:30 pm
free, registration required
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza
Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Taking Street Photography from Camera to Print
Documentary photographer and serial photobook maker, Daniel Milnor, leads a lesson in getting your images out of your hard drive and into your hands. While taking, sharing, and viewing street photography is more 'easily' accessible than ever before, leaving that work as ones and zeros usually means a lot is left unseen, even by the photographers themselves. Daniel will walk the group through his editing ideology, not of an individual image, but bodies of work. As well as utilizing the Instax Wide Evo for output and creative capture. The group will be delving into several bodies of Daniel's imagery and the publications created with them. From notebooks, to personal journals, to print-on-demand magazines: we'll explore the importance of giving physical form to our photos, and in turn, giving that work permanence.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
1:30 pm
free, registration required
1:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Play Chess & Socialize
Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Thriller-Themed Zumba Session
An electrifying evening to dance and celebrate with thrilling moves that capture the spirit of the night. This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience filled with energy and excitement.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Oct 30
7:30 pm
free, RSVP required
7:30 pm
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Drawing in Nature
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 31
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 31
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Halloween Workshop: Make Your Own Amulet Based on Ancient Mediterranean Practices
Protect yourself with the eye of Horus or scare off all evil with the fierce face of the demon Pazuzu! At times calling on spooky spirits, at times relying on benevolent magical symbols, amulets were part of the lives of people across the ancient Mediterranean. At this Halloween event, you will learn to make amulets out of stone or metal, in two different activities!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 31
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 31
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Oct 31
1:00 pm
free, registration required
1:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Sing Sea Chanteys Aboard a Historic Sailing Ship
A sea-song sing-along! Each session is hosted by a local artist who leads the group through a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Throughout the event, attendees of all skill levels are welcome to take the stage for this round-robin where you can sing and share the chantey of your choice. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with the chorus, but you can feel free to just sit back and enjoy the music. This event takes place rain or shine. In the event of rain, the event is moved inside.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Nov 1
2:00 pm
free, registration required
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout
This class teaches the bodyroll dance practice, which ignites embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, the group will tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 2
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Point-and-Shoot Photography for Beginners (Part 1)
Looking to get more out of your camera, or thinking of starting with one? Award-winning portrait photographer Tony Gale provides a point-and-shoot photography class for beginners. While point-and-shoot cameras vary substantially, the group will go over how to get started with a point-and-shoot camera, including how to understand and control what you can
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 2
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 2
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mending Session: Socks & Knitwear
An opportunity to build your mending skills to save money, reduce waste, and express your personal style, together with others who enjoy fixing well-loved items that still have use in them. Attendees will learn how to darn holes and reinforce threadbare areas in knitwear using visible mending. The group will look at hand held mini looms and other tools and household items that can assist in the art of repair. Organizers will provide: Needle, thread, fabric, tools, case by case guidance, technique instruction, books, and other inspiration.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 2
2:00 pm
free, registration required
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Portrait Photography Demonstration for Focusing on the Individual
An exploration of intimate portraiture through minimalist lighting, thoughtful composition, and authentic human connection. Discover how simplifying the photographic environment can create more space for what matters most: the individual. Working with the Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens and a single subject, Jonny will demonstrate how proximity, expression, gesture, and intentional light can reveal extraordinary emotional depth without relying on elaborate sets or production.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 2
2:00 pm
free, registration required
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 2
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 3
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 3
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 3
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try their best to accommodate.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 3
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 4
9:30 am
free...
9:30 am
free...
Workshop | Free-Form Watercolor Paint & Sip
Create your own art on watercolor paper while enjoying some coffee or tea! This is not a painting class, you are free to paint whatever you wish. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 4
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 4
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 4
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 5
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 5
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | How To Level-Up Your Smartphone Photography (+ Photowalk)
How to think, see, and shoot with greater intention using the camera you already own. 2:30pm - 4:00pm This workshop is designed for photographers of every level who want to develop a more intentional, repeatable, and confident approach to iPhone photography. The classroom portion will introduce a proven framework for understanding how the iPhone camera actually works: its strengths, its limitations, and the specific settings and skills that lead to consistently better photographs and video. Participants will learn how to think about resolution, compression, stabilization, exposure, focus, white balance, and lens choice in ways that support a deliberate photographic practice rather than a casual point‑and‑shoot habit. 4:00pm - 6:00pm After the classroom session, the group will head out for a guided photowalk where attendees will put these concepts into action. This portion is designed to help photographers translate theory into muscle memory: how to see a scene, how to simplify it, how to choose the right lens, how to stabilize the shot, how to expose correctly, and how to make quick, confident decisions in real‑world conditions. The goal is to leave participants with a practical, repeatable approach they can use every day-whether shooting travel, street, portraits, macro, or video.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 5
2:30 pm
free, registration required
2:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Photo-Based Creative Writing Session
This event is an afternoon of creative writing inspired by photographs. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. Come write freely and meet other people who love writing for the sake of writing!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 5
2:30 pm
free, registration required
2:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 5
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 5
6:30 pm
free, registration required
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 1)
Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you'll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind.
In the first session, the group will work on hand-building sculptures using a variety of tools. All materials will be provided, including clay, wood tools, paints and brushes. No prior experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 6
12:00 pm
free, registration required
12:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 6
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Circle: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 6
1:30 pm
free, registration required
1:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Create & Maintain a Junk Journal (Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft)
Bring your junk journal with you to the library for an evening of community crafting. This session will offer an opportunity to meet friends, share ideas, and participate in a guided activity to add a new spread to your journal. Bring your own notebook; all other materials will be provided. A junk journal allows you to create an ongoing document of your life with found scraps and creative experiments.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 6
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 7
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 7
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mending Circle: Breathe New Life into Your Favorite Clothes
This clothing repair circle is the perfect opportunity to mend, repair, and alter your clothing and textiles. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mender, this in-person event is open to all. Bring your favorite garments that need some love, and this friendly community of fellow menders will be there to offer guidance and support. A sewing machine and other supplies like embroidery needles and thread will be provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 7
1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 7
1:00 pm
free, registration required
1:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Reparation Session: Learn To Fix Your Items
With expert coaches guiding jewelry fixes, sewing and textile mending, small appliance repair, and more, you’ll learn new skills, save some money, and keep waste out of the landfill.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Nov 8
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft
Become a better writer! Suitable for all levels.
Writing exercises
Personal attention
Peer Workshop
Guest Lectures
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Nov 8
4:00 pm
free, registration required
4:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout
This class teaches the bodyroll dance practice, which ignites embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, the group will tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 9
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Point-and-Shoot Photography for Beginners (Part 2)
Looking to get more out of your camera, or thinking of starting with one? Award-winning portrait photographer Tony Gale provides a point-and-shoot photography class for beginners. While point-and-shoot cameras vary substantially, the group will go over how to get started with a point-and-shoot camera, including how to understand and control what you can
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 9
11:00 am
free, registration required
11:00 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 9
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 9
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 10
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Elevate Your Content, Build Your Audience, & Create Videos To Stand Out on Social Media
Pro-filmmaker Matthew Sutherland hosts a hands-on workshop designed to help you turn high-quality filmmaking into viral social media content. Whether you're creating for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts, you'll learn how to blend cinematic storytelling with platform-specific strategies to grab attention and boost engagement. What You'll Learn: - How to adapt pro filmmaking techniques for short-form content - The secrets to viral visuals-framing, lighting & cinematic camera moves - Optimizing content for different platforms (aspect ratios, pacing & trends) - Sound & music hacks to make your content hit harder - Editing tricks & engagement strategies to keep people watching Who Should Attend? Whether you're a Professional Filmmaker, film student, content creator, photographer looking to level up, or social media addict, this workshop will help you elevate your content, build your audience, and create videos that stand out.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 10
1:00 pm
free, registration required
1:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 10
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 10
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try their best to accommodate.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 10
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 11
9:30 am
free...
9:30 am
free...
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 11
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Award-Winning Filmmaker Discusses Filmmaking for Photographers
This high-energy workshop is built for photographers and videographers ready to unlock the power of video and start thinking like cinematographers. Whether you're shooting portraits, weddings, branding content, or commercial work, video is a powerful way to increase your service offerings and revenue. Led by award-winning filmmaker and Panasonic Lumix Ambassador Matthew Sutherland, you'll get insider tips, easy-to-apply techniques, and pro insights that can transform your skills and help you land new clients...fast. With just a few simple moves, camera motion, smart lighting, and sound that pops, you'll be shooting sleek, cinematic clips that take your brand (and profits) to the next level.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 11
1:00 pm
free, registration required
1:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 11
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 12
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 12
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Guide Finding Photography Inpiration
In this talk, cinematographer David Geffen shares photographs and stories from productions both at home and abroad and shows how the same eye, the same handful of habits, and a desire to see more deeply carry across all facets of image-making. Whether you're just starting out or a serious enthusiast, you'll leave with practical ways to stay inspired and to find something worth photographing wherever you happen to be. After fifteen years creating images, David Geffin has come to believe almost the opposite: the best images come from how you look and what you see, simple habits anyone can develop. What you'll take away: - How to train your eye to notice light, texture, and the overlooked - Why your own backyard is one of the richest subjects you have - Simple habits that keep you creatively charged instead of waiting for inspiration to strike - Lessons in seeing that work with any camera you already own - How traveling for work or for pleasure can sharpen the way you make images at home
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 12
3:00 pm
free, registration required
3:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 12
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
Thu, Nov 12
6:30 pm
free, registration required
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 13
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Circle: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 13
1:30 pm
free, registration required
1:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Watercolor Painting Session with Jazzy Tunes
An hour of watercolor painting while listening to jazz. No formal experience is required. Watercolor painting supplies will be supplied, but the activity is self-instructed.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 13
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 14
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 14
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Poetry-Writing Session with River Views
Love writing poetry but wish you had a reliable writing community? Participants enjoy an hour of low-stakes poetry writing and discussion in the library once per month. Take in the views of the Hudson River as the group chats about writing lives before generating new work together. Staff will provide optional prompts, but self-guided writers—as well as absolute beginners—are always welcome. Participants are always welcome to depart from the prompt.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 14
12:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
12:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 14
1:00 pm
free, registration required
1:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Large-Scale Graffiti Mural-Making with Established Street Artist
Learn the basics of mural making with DAZE, an NYC graffiti legend. Brooklyn-born and Bronx-raised Chris "Daze" Ellis has been in the graffiti scene since the mid-1970s, painting alongside local legends like DONDI, SKEME and ZEPHR. DAZE was one of the few artists of his generation to break into the world of fine art while still maintaining a presence in the streets. Over a 50-year artistic career, DAZE's work has been shown in Paris, Hong Kong, Florence, Beijing, and Monte Carlo. Led by DAZE, participants will draft their own tags and designs onto a canvas, working together to form a representation of self and family that will stand the test of time. Afterward, DAZE will oversee the integration of all participants' artworks into one large-scale mural, showing how artists can collaborate to fill a space without giving up what makes their work special. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Nov 15
1:00 pm
free, fast-track option...
1:00 pm
free, fast-track option...
Workshop | Bodyroll Aerobic Dance Workout
This class teaches the bodyroll dance practice, which ignites embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, the group will tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 16
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 16
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 16
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 17
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 17
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 17
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try their best to accommodate.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 17
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 18
9:30 am
free...
9:30 am
free...
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 18
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 18
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 19
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 19
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 19
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Collage Night
Repurpose old book materials and create some art. Base supplies will be provided. Additional materials are available for purchase at PWYC prices.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 19
6:30 pm
free, donations welcome,...
6:30 pm
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 19
6:30 pm
free, registration required
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)
Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you’ll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. In part two of this sculpture workshop, the group will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as attendees glaze (paint) their creations from our first session to bring them to life!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 20
12:00 pm
free, registration required
12:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 20
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Circle: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 20
1:30 pm
free, registration required
1:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Discover the Art of the Postcard & Create Your Own
Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 20
5:30 pm
free, registration required
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 21
10:30 am
free, registration required
10:30 am
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 21
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Explore the World of Zine-Making & Swap with Others
A zine making workshop and swap meet. Led by curator Anh Dao and Accent Sisters, a New York–based organization for diasporic creatives, the workshop explores the zine as a space for personal, confessional, and unfiltered expression. Participants will make their own zines and consider how self-publishing can be a way of putting names, stories, and histories back into circulation. No experience is necessary. Bring zines of your own to swap, or leave with something you made that day.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 21
3:00 pm
free, RSVP required
3:00 pm
free, RSVP required
Workshop | LGBTQ+ Poetry Workshop
Read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. The group spends the first half of this meeting writing new work, sharing work in the second half. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 21
3:30 pm
free, RSVP recommended
3:30 pm
free, RSVP recommended
Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft
Become a better writer! Suitable for all levels.
Writing exercises
Personal attention
Peer Workshop
Guest Lectures
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sun, Nov 22
4:00 pm
free, registration required
4:00 pm
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 23
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Fiber/Textile Arts Social
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 23
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 24
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Tue, Nov 24
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Free-Form Paint & Sip Session
Create your own artwork with some acrylic paint while you sip on some coffee or tea! This is not a painting class, you are free to paint whatever you wish. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 25
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Wed, Nov 25
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Thu, Nov 26
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fri, Nov 27
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Sat, Nov 28
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 30
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Fiber/Textile Arts Social
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 30
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Mon, Nov 30
6:00 pm
free, registration required
6:00 pm
free, registration required
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Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra
Regular Price: $30CFT Member Price: $0.00
Concert | "Electrifying, Groove-Heavy" Band at Revered Venue
Regular Price: $35CFT Member Price: $0.00
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