Local Events that are Fun for the Whole Family
Earth Day: Turn a New York Skyscraper Green (Family Program)
Where: The Skyscraper Museum
: St. George Route
: Battery Park City Landing
When: April 22, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Science Movie Trivia Night
Where: Museum of Moving Image
: Astoria Route
: Astoria Landing
When: April 14, 6:30 PM
EARTH DAY: S.T.E.A.M. DREAM
Where:Rockefeller Park Basketball Court
: St. George Route
: Midtown West Landing
When: April 22 · 11am – 12:30pm
Earth Day Garden Tour Bike Ride
Where: La Plaza Cultural
: Sound View Route
: Stuyvesant Cove Landing
When: April 23, 2 – 3pm
Spring Mindful Arts Workshop
Where: Manny Cantor Center
: South Brooklyn Route
: Corlears Hook Landing
When: April 6th 2pm
Craft Program – Earth Day Craft
Where: Castle Hill Library
: Soundview Route
: Throgs Neck Landing
When: April 14th 11am – 12pm
Tween/Teen Craft Program: Peace Sign Bracelets for Earth Day
Where: Kips Bay Library
: Soundview, Astoria, East River Routes
: E34th Landing
When: April 18, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Green Day: Soil Jam 2023
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park
: Astoria Route
: Astoria Landing
When: April 22, 11am – 5pm
Children’s Painting Hour: Pet Rocks for Earth Day!
Where: St. George Library Center
: St. George Route
: St. George Landing
When: April 22, 2023, 2 – 3 PM
Volunteer Around Your Community
Where: North Brooklyn Angels
: East River Route
: North Williamsburg Landing
Get Involved at https://www.northbrooklynangels.org/
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park — Pebble Beach
: East River Route
: DUMBO Landing
Get involved at https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/earth-day/
Where: Astoria Park
: Astoria Route
: Astoria Landing
Get involved at https://www.newyorkcares.org/projects/beautify-astoria-park-36
Take a Walk in the Park
???? Carl Schurz Park
East 90th Street – Astoria & Soundview Route
This picturesque park, partially hidden along the East River, is one of the city’s best-concealed secrets. A stroll along the promenade provides beautiful views of the river, the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, the Triborough Bridge, Randall’s and Wards islands, and, of course, Gracie Mansion, the 18th-century mansion that serves as the Mayor’s official residence. Carl Schurz Park is one of the city’s most dog-friendly–two dog runs offer plenty of space for pups to run around and mingle.
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Carl Schurz Park – East 86th Street &, East End Ave, New York, NY 10028
???? Soundview Park
Soundview – Soundview Route
Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” Soundview Park is situated where the Bronx River opens into the East River. When the City of New York acquired the original 93 acres of land for this park in 1937, the entire area was composed of marshland. Today, the 205-acre park offers six grass baseball fields, a cricket pitch, a running track, a soccer field, six basketball courts, six handball courts, a running track with a synthetic turf field, a dog run, walking/biking paths, and a performance lawn.
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Soundview Park – The Bronx, NY 10473
???? Gantry Plaza State Park
Long Island City – Astoria Route
Hunters Point South – East River Route
Gantry Plaza State Park boasts spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building. Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the park’s four piers or through the park’s manicured gardens and unique mist fountain. Along the way take a moment to admire the rugged beauty of the park’s centerpieces – restored gantries. These industrial monuments were once used to load and unload rail car floats and barges. Recreational facilities include basketball courts, playgrounds, handball courts, and a fishing pier.
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Gantry Plaza State Park – 4-09 47th Rd, Queens, NY 10007
???? Ferry Point Park
Ferry Point Park – Soundview Route
If you’re looking for spectacular views, take a stroll along the waterfront in this Bronx park. Ferry Point Park offers unparalleled views of the East River and Long Island Sound, the Manhattan skyline, and of the Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges. Plus if you’re looking for outdoor activities the park has playing fields, playgrounds, and basketball courts.
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