Family Fridays: Fractal Dragons at MoMath on 5th
National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
Earth Day Month at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Animal Icons: Ornamental Animals on NYC Skyscrapers at the Skyscraper Museum
Skyscraper Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Skyscraper Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Birds and Binoculars: Family Nature Exploration in Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery - 10:00 AM Pick
Green-Wood Cemetery - 10:00 AM Pick
Access Family Workshop: Tour and Studio Art Session for Kids and Teens at the Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
The Jewish Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Art Making with MoMA: What Makes a Chair? at the MOMA Design Store
MoMA Design Store, Soho - 11:00 AM Pick
MoMA Design Store, Soho - 11:00 AM Pick
Kids Week: Earth Day Native Planting Party in Blue Heron Park
Blue Heron Nature Center at Blue Heron Park - 1:00 PM Pick
Blue Heron Nature Center at Blue Heron Park - 1:00 PM Pick
Farmhouse Family Day: Spring Break Adventures at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
Wyckoff House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Wyckoff House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Farmhouse Family Day: Spring Break Adventures at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
Wyckoff House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Wyckoff House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Kids Week: Abstract Floral Paintings In Fort Greene Park
Fort Greene Park Visitors Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Fort Greene Park Visitors Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Farmhouse Family Day: Spring Break Adventures at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
Wyckoff House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Wyckoff House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Kids Week: Birding for Kids at Pelham Bay Nature Center
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) - 1:00 PM Pick
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) - 1:00 PM Pick
Paley Family Day: Barbie at the Paley Museum
The Paley Museum
The Paley Museum
Family Art Class: Dog Mosaics
AKC Museum of the Dog
AKC Museum of the Dog
Sail Away by Treehouse Shakers at Ailey Citigroup Theater
Ailey Citigroup Theater
Ailey Citigroup Theater
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Historic New York: The Blockhouse
Sat Feb 27, 2021
1:00pm to 2:00pm ET
Age: 8 and up
Price: FREE
Location:
The Blockhouse in Central Park
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike through Central Park's northern edge to learn about the fortifications that were built for the Battle of 1812 in the area. The Blockhouse is one of two structures that pre-dates the creation of Central Park.
Please note: Urban Park Rangers are offering outdoor programs with limited attendance so that you can have a safe and enjoyable time in parks. Based on New York State guidance for sports and recreation during COVID-19 [PDF], protocols are in place to keep participants and staff safe and healthy.
- Stay home if you're sick
- Maintain six feet of physical distance between households
- Wear a face covering
- Wash your hands
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.