This Week in Parks – Fall Foliage, Outdoor Survival Skills, & More!

November 6, 2015 9:12 AM·

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This Week in Parks:

Nov 6, 2015 – Nov 11, 2015

Citywide Highlights

Fall Foliage in NYC

Read our guide to find the best places to go leaf-peeping in NYC.

Outdoor Survival Skills

Learn how to make fire, build shelter, use a compass, and more at these free workshops.

Go Behind-the-Scenes with Live Virtual Tours

Go on live virtual tours of our parks and see exclusive behind-the-scenes features with Parks experts on our new Periscope channel.

Call to Artists for Black History Month

We’re looking for artwork inspired by African-American public service for our annual black history exhibit at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park. Submit by 11/22 to have your work considered.

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 6, 2015

Flow.15 – Outdoor Art Exhibit Tour 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge, Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan

Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Pumpkin Smash at the Red Hook Farm 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Red Hook Community Farm, Brooklyn

NYC Compost Project: Pumpkin Smash 2015 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Sunnyside Greenmarket, Torsney Playground, Queens

Public Art Opening – Wendy Klemperer: Shadow Migration 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Court Square Park, Court Square Park, Queens

Nocturnal Wildlife 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue, Kissena Park, Queens

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Mount Moses Hike (Vigorous) 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at 200 Nevada Avenue, High Rock Park, Staten Island

Vintage Camera Day 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Alice Austen House Museum, Alice Austen Park, Staten Island

Astronomy 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Pelham Bay Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

New York Road Runners Open Run: Run for Life in Silver Lake Park 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Bridge, Silver Lake Park, Staten Island

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Veterans Day 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Veterans Day 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Draw and Ink Cartoon Characters 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Bollywood Workout 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Fall Foliage Hike: Cass Gallagher Trail 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

High Rock History Hike 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at 200 Nevada Avenue, High Rock Park, Staten Island

The Great Randall’s Island Treasure Hunt 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at South End of Icahn Stadium, Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan

Sunday, November 15, 2015

239th Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Cafe Lawn, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan

Historic New York: Fort Totten Tunnel Tour 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Fort Totten Park, Queens

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Midweek Bird and Natural History Walk 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Entrance near the greenhouse, Silver Lake Park, Staten Island

Saturday, November 21, 2015

In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to the High Bridge 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, Poe Park, Bronx

Farmhouse Family Day 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, Brooklyn

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Northern Manhattan Parks Hike (Vigorous) 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at 110th Street and Morningside Drive, Morningside Park, Manhattan

Birding: Owls 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Friday, November 27, 2015

12th Annual Day after Thanksgiving Hike 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Greenbelt Nature Center, Blood Root Valley, Staten Island

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Astronomy: The Geminids Meteor Shower 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Christmas Bird Count Central Park 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Central Park, Central Park, Manhattan

Author: Annie Boller

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