In a city like New York, women rule. In all areas of life – from the arts to small businesses to politics, women’s history is being made all around us in our magical city. March is Women’s History Month, and we’ve curated the ultimate guide to celebrate the month.
Our guide includes: Events in NYC to celebrate Women’s History Month, Women-owned businesses near NYC Ferry landings, Women-led organizations to support, and Women to know who are making an impact in NYC.
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EVENTS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Women’s History Month: Do-It-Yourself and Button Making Sticker Making
Where: West New Brighton Library
: St. George Route
: St. George Landing
When: Mar 2, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Women’s History Month Craft for Kids
Where: Castle Hill Library
: Soundview Route
: Stuyvesant Cove Landing
When: Thursday, March 2, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, Thursday, March 23, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, Thursday, March 30, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
DIY Tween/Teen Take Home Kit: Women’s History Month Paper Mosaic Art Kit
Where: Kips Bay Library
: Astoria Route
: East 34th Street Landing
When: March 8, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Women’s History Month Mugs!
Where: Soundview Library
: Soundview Route
: Soundview Landing
When: March 8, 2023, 3 – 4 PM
International Women’s Day Panel: Blazing the Trails for the Next Generation
Where: Girl Scouts of Greater New York
: Multiple Routes
: Wall Street/Pier 11 Landing
When: March 8, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Concert: Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Music of Alhambra!
Where: Museum at Eldridge Street
: South Brooklyn Route
: Corlears Hook Landing
When: March 12, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Hidden Voices of New York City: Elsie Richardson Student Workshop
Where: The Museum of the City of New York
: Astoria Route
: East 90th Street Landing
When: Wed Mar 22 11:30 AM
Women’s History Month Trivia!
Where: Soundview Library
: Soundview Route
: Soundview Landing
When: Thursday, March 30, 2023, 3 – 4 PM
Anonymously Iran
Where: 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101
: Astoria Route
: Long Island City Landing
When: Various; Gallery open Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm
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WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES NEAR NYC FERRY LANDINGS
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ENOTECA MARIA
Italian wine bar and restaurant with an unexpected, adorable twist – real international grandmothers cooking on a rotating schedule.
: St. George Route
: St. George Landing (7 minute walk)
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GUEVERA’S
A “plant palace” serving delicious coffee, pastries, and vegan bites.
: East River Route
: South Williamsburg Landing (9 minute walk)
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ANNIE & COMPANY NEEDLEPOINT & KNITTING
A one-stop shop for all things needlepoint & knitting! Plus, they offer classes and lessons.
: Astoria & Soundview Route
: East 90th Landing (14 minute walk)
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TAGMO
Indian small plates, bar and sweets shop by award-winning chef Surbhi Sahni, serving homestyle plant-forward regional cuisine from across India.
: Multiple Routes
: Wall Street/Pier 11 Landing (9 minute walk)
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LILY
A go-to boutique for “all things stylish” in Cobble Hill for more than two decades.
: South Brooklyn Route
: Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 / Atlantic Ave Landing (14 minute walk)
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WET WHISTLES WINE
Wine & spirits shop with curated selection of wine, spirits, sake and cider.
: South Brooklyn Route
: Red Hook Landing (7 minute walk)
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ART OF STEPPING
More than just dance class – a system used in after-school programs that uses a combination of the arts, mathematics, and stepping to help kids of all ages learn wellness.
: Southview Route
: Ferry Point Park Landing (10 minute walk)
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MUST LOVE DOGS & COMEDY
Dog-friendly comedy show that raise money for animal rescue. All across NYC!
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WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT
The New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce
A membership organization dedicated to assisting women achieve success and economic independence through business ownership and self-employment.
STEM from Dance
Transforming the STEM field by empowering girls of color with the know-how, experience, and confidence to dream big in STEM – all through the power of dance.
Swim Strong Foundation
Their mission is to save and change lives through water safety education and teaching swimming skills. Providing communities with affordable programs to and guiding student from age three through adult towards a healthy lifestyle via exercise, proper nutrition and competitive sports skills.
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WOMEN TO KNOW
Coming soon – stay tuned! In the meantime, be sure to follow along on Instagram as we unveil our picks.