This Week in Parks – Roller Skating, Dance Performances, Playground Tours and More

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This Week in Parks:

Apr 8, 2016 – Apr 13, 2016

Citywide Highlights

Performance: Tamar Ettun and the Moving Company

Performance: Tamar Ettun and the Moving Company

Head to Bryant Park on Friday, Apr. 8 at 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. for a multidisciplinary performance combining sound, color, and dance

Roller Skating Season

Roller Skating Season

Roller Skating season begins at Prospect Park!

Volunteer at Street Games

Volunteer at Street Games

Become a volunteer for one of the city’s most entertaining events! Sign up now to join us on Sat. Apr. 30 for Street Games.

Morningside Accessible Playground Tour

Morningside Accessible Playground Tour

What does it mean for a playground to be accessible to all children? Find out in this video tour.

Are You Ready to Bring It?: Children's Dance Battle

Are You Ready to Bring It?: Children’s Dance Battle

Starting this week, kids can learn the form of dance called Stand Battle and train to perform in Manhattan’s Dance Parade.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Bird Walk with New York City Audubon 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

Jamaica Bay Tree Planting 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Point Breeze Place and Baywater Court, Jamaica Bay Park, Queens

Greenbelt Nature Exploration Hike (vigorous) 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at 200 Nevada Avenue, High Rock Park, Staten Island

Historic New York: Old Croton Aqueduct 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at 242nd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Sunday, April 10, 2016

City Parks Foundation Run for the Parks (4M) 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Central Park, Central Park, Manhattan

Bones Of An Old Dutch House Tour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Thursday, April 14, 2016

City Chicken Institute: Post Easter Special: All about Eggs 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Imani Community Garden, Brooklyn

Public Meeting on Staten Island’s Shoreline Parks Plan 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island

Friday, April 15, 2016

Dark Days of Almost: Spring Candlelight Ghost Tour of Manhattan’s Most Haunted House 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Merchant’s House Museum, Merchant’s House Museum, Manhattan

Saturday, April 16, 2016

New York Cares Day: Spring 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx

Sherman Creek Stewardship Day: Spring on the Esplanade 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Swindler Cove, Sherman Creek, Manhattan

NYC Family Strong Party for Prevention 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at 146th Street and St. Ann’s Avenue, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Arts, Culture & Fun: Street Stories 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at St. James Recreation Center, St. James Park, Bronx

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Earth Day Celebration 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Highland Park Lower Playground Community Input Meeting 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at P.S. 108 The Sal Abbracciamento School, Brooklyn

Saturday, April 23, 2016

The Bronx during the Ice Age: A Prehistoric Stroll Through Pelham Bay Park 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park Train Station, Bronx

Sakura Matsuri “Cherry Blossom Festival” 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Pavilion & Astral Fountain, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Arbor Fest 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Queens Greenhouse Open House 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Queens Greenhouse & Nursery, Forest Park, Queens

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Birding: Ospreys 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Fort Totten Park, Queens

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Amazing Bronx River Flotilla 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Olinville Playground Park House, Bronx River Parkway, Bronx

Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at 218th Street and Indian Road, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

Thursday, May 12, 2016

28th Annual Equipment and Vehicle Show 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Unisphere, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Birding: Ridgewood Reservoir 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Vermont Place Parking Lot, Highland Park, Queens

Cherry Blossom Festival 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Field 62 – 63, Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Discovery Day at Freshkills Park 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Basic Canoeing 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Go Green! Greenpoint! 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at 900 Lorimer Street, McCarren Park, Brooklyn

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Basic Canoeing 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Golf House and Lower Putnam Trail, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Sunday, June 12, 2016

14th Annual Drums Along the Hudson 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at 218th Street and Indian Road, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

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