Week of Events
Central Park Carousel
Choose from 57 horses and two chariots on a charming carousel built in 1908 (but installed in the park in 1951). Look for fun art throughout including silly clowns. Covered by a lovely brick structure with side openings but still closed on rainy days. Interesting history: the current carousel is the fourth in this location.…
Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK
A free, GPS-enabled work of public art uses music to illuminate the natural environment. Created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and sound artist Ellen Reid, the experience is guided by the listener: the path you choose dictates the music you hear, and no two visits will be exactly the same. After installing the free app and…
MusicTalks Outdoor Concert
MusicTalks Outdoor Concert
Join MusicTalks for a sunset concert at Central Park featuring solo cellist Elad Kabilio playong favorites from Bach to West Side Story. The program will culminate with ‘Somewhere’ by Leonard Bernstein from West Side Story, Arranged and performed by Mr. Kabilio. Swing by for a relaxing and lovely sunset concert - audience members are welcome…
Family Tour of the Ramble
Family Tour of the Ramble
Discover the wildlife that call the floor, shoreline, and treetops of Central Park’s enchanting woodland home. Learn about the ecology and history of Central Park in a fun, creative way. Explore how the Ramble, a carefully designed woodland landscape, provides habitats for a range of different animals. Engage in hands-on activities in the great outdoors.…
A Walk in the Park: Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop
A Walk in the Park: Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop
Join an indoor-outdoor art-making and nature-exploring workshop. Learn about watercolor artist Frederick Brosen, participate in a watercolor painting tutorial, and take part in a guided garden exploration. Enjoy hands-on activities at the Museum of the City of New York and observe and document the landscape and flora in the Central Park Conservatory Garden.