Check out the community gardening movement and tour dozens of community gardens across NYC! A day of free activities in the gardens includes arts and music, greening and composting, food and environmental justice events, garden workdays, and much more.

The open gardens represent some of the more than 550 community gardens overseen by GreenThumb , the largest community gardening program in the country. Gardens range from small community spaces meant for relaxation to large plazas and urban farms. More than 20,000 community gardeners volunteer their time to manage these vital open spaces.

Best for Kids and Families:

June 1 & 2:
Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden
104 Rockwell Place, Brooklyn
10am–3pm 
Fun, family friendly events include bird house painting, flower bingo, and nature exhibits on Open Garden NYC. Free!

June 1 & 2:
East 4th Street Community Garden
171 E 4th Street, Brooklyn
10am-4pm
Ukulele workshops, poetry writing, storytelling and music. FREE

June 1:
Maple Street Community Garden 
237 Maple Street, Brooklyn
10am–2pm 
Compost demonstration, Fresh Food Box display, garden tour and craft activities for kids. All are welcome! Free!

June 1:
Rock Painting Party at Jardín de la Familia
1507 Washington Ave., Bronx
11am–3pm 
Jardin de la Familia hosts a rock painting creativity day, for all ages. Free!

June 1:
Ladybug Release and Art Event
M'finda Kalunga Garden (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park), Manhattan
This is an Accessible location
12pm–2pm 
Help release hundreds of ladybugs into the garden! There will also be crafts and activities for all ages. Free!

June 1:
Origami & Sun Prints
LaGuardia Corner Community Garden
511 La Guardia Place, Manhattan
2pm-4pm
Make origami butterflies and sun prints from leaves gathered in the garden. Free!

June 2:
6/15 Green
544 6th Ave., Brooklyn
11am–3pm 
Fun and informative activities all weekend for Open Garden NYC, including live music, author reading, plant swap, face painting, 30th birthday party for 6/15 Green, and much more! Free!