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This February, join us we reflect on the Black experience in New York City and celebrate the legacies of Black trailblazers. Check out our virtual and in-person exhibits and join us for Urban Park Ranger-led tours, concerts, and more in celebration of Black History Month!
Black History in NYC Parks
Learn about parks, sculptures, and other green spaces in New York City that highlight and honor the black experience in the United States.
Power to the People: Protests and Demonstrations in Parks
This exhibition highlights a sampling of protests, marches, rallies, parades, and other demonstrations in our parks, most notably protests by the Black Lives Matter movement, nominated for a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Black History Month Events
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Arsenal Gallery Opening Reception: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy.
Free!
Event
Friday, January 23, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Monday, January 26, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Friday, January 30, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re learning about George Washington Carver, a black scientist who faced many challenges.
Kids
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Family Art Project: Digging into the Soil Science of George Washington Carver
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re learning about George Washington Carver, a black scientist who faced many challenges.
Kids
Zumba: Celebrating Black History Month
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Monday, February 2, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
I have a DANCE!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Dr Martin Luther King day with a special class that brings our community together through movement. I have a Dance, is inspired by the famous speech, "I HAVE A D
Free!
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Virtual Zumba: Celebrating Black History Month
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Friday, February 6, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga: Celebrating Black History Month
at Virtual/Online Events
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join us in kicking off Black History Month with a virtual vinyasa yoga flow.
Free!
Black History Month: Textile Arts Workshop
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Myrah Brown Green for a workshop focused on Adinkra – African symbols that represent concepts, proverbs, and aphorisms.
Free!
Kids
Hands On History: Read Black History
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn more about Black figures in American history and revolutions around the world. This event will have reading circles and create art inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
Free!
Event
Monday, February 9, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Friday, February 13, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Black History Month: Seneca Village
at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Learn about the lives of Seneca Village's residents in the 1800s and the community's place in pre-Central Park.
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Black History Month: Flushing Freedom Mile
at Northern Boulevard and Linden Place (in Daniel Carter Beard Mall), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Join us on a walk of the Flushing Freedom Mile and learn about Queens historic landmarks.
Free!
Black History Month: Oystermen of Staten Island
at Stapleton Waterfront Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they talk about the oystermen that helped make Sandy Ground one of the first and oldest freed black settlements in New York City.
Free!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Hart Island Black History Month Tour (South Island)
at Hart Island, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on Hart Island to explore New York City’s black history. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday February 4, 2026
Free!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Freezin' Season: National Women Inventors Month
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Work in a team to build your own invention out of resources from the King Manor classroom!
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 20, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Freezin' Season: Frederick Douglass' Birthday
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Join us for a reading circle and make your own bookmark inspired by Frederick Douglass.
Free!
Kids
Fashion, Culture & Style on the Runway
at Front of the Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Cultural Fashion Showcase
Free!
Painting for the Culture
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center for a paint night celebrating Black History Month.
Free!
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Black History Month: Nature Poetry
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy the nature poetry of some of the greatest African-American poets, such as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes.
Free!
Black History Month: Historic Harlem Parks Super Hike
at Manhattan Avenue and West 110th Street (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike from Morningside Park through St. Nicholas Park and ending at the Northern tip of Jackie Robinson Park.
Free!
DJ Poetics
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
An afternoon of poetry at King Manor! Suitable for ages 13 and up.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Black History Month: Brooklyn and the Abolitionist Movement
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk discussing Brooklyn's significant history to the abolitionist movement in the United States.
Free!
Monday, February 23, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Friday, February 27, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Historic New York: Weeksville
at South Pacific Playground, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn about the African American heritage of the Weeksville, one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America.
Free!
Monday, March 2, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
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