Art

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You don't need to go to one of NYC's many museums or art galleries to see a masterpiece. Art exhibits are on display in public spaces throughout the city. Most of these exhibits are temporary though, so be sure to catch them while they're on display.

Art Events

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from July 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Friday, August 1, 2025

Aug 1

Jazz Series in Historic Harlem Parks

at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, West Harlem Arts Alliance, and National Jazz Museum in Harlem for First Fridays Jazz in the Park.
Free!

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Aug 2

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 2

Nature Sketching

at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join us for a mild hike to Goodhue Pond and back, stopping along the way to sketch what speaks to us most.
Free!

Aug 2

Conference House Tours

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.

Aug 2

Meet the Artists: Monica Duncan, Jennifer Tobias and SuRan Song

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us for Meet the Artists with Monica Duncan, Jennifer Tobias and SuRan Song, organized as part of the 2025 Sunroom Project Space season.
Free!

Aug 2

Whimsical Watercolor Jellyfish Workshop

at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center)Staten Island

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks to learn all about how to use watercolor paints.
Free!

Aug 2

Saturday Artist Residency

at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 2

Public Gallery Tour

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Free!

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Aug 3

Nature Photography

at Bronx River Community Garden (in )Bronx

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Whether you have a SLR camera or just a simple cell phone camera, learn basics of photography and see our parks through a new lens.
Free!

Aug 3

Conference House Tours

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Aug 4

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug 4

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Aug 5

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug 5

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 5

Street Lab

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Street Lab brings unique activities, from art to written word, for people of all ages and abilities to gather, learn, and create right in the park.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 5

Museum of Interesting Things

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Aug 6

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug 6

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 6

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 6

Salsa Social

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party.
Free!

Aug 6

Sunset Wednesdays 2025

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition is back, bringing five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Aug 7

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug 7

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Thursday Artist Residency

at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Free!

Aug 7

Public Gallery Tour

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Free!

Aug 7

Snack and Paint

at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "Free" event
Free!

Friday, August 8, 2025

Aug 8

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug 8

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Early Childhood Music & Movement

at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

10:45 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Friday Artist Residency

at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Spend a Friday evening learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Free!

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Aug 9

A Salute to Trees

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:30 a.m.
Join us at Wave Hill for a weekend of art, movement, contemplation, and delight among the great trees of Wave Hill.

Best For
Kids
Aug 9

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 9

Conference House Tours

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.

Aug 9

Saturday Artist Residency

at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 9

Public Gallery Tour

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
Free!

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Aug10

A Salute to Trees

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:30 a.m.
Join us at Wave Hill for a weekend of art, movement, contemplation, and delight among the great trees of Wave Hill.

Best For
Kids
Aug10

Conference House Tours

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.

Aug10

Kids on the Move! Trees R Us

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit Glyndor Gallery with museum educator Corinne Flax to discover how the diverse Trees we breathe artists have explored the relationship between humans, care, and resiliency.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Monday, August 11, 2025

Aug11

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug11

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Aug12

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug12

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug12

Museum of Interesting Things

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Aug13

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug13

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug13

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug13

Salsa Social

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party.
Free!

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Aug14

Arsenal Gallery: Queer in Nature

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is proud to present Queer in Nature, a group exhibition highlighting the abundance of queerness in our everyday urban and natural environments.
Free!

Aug14

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids

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