Join us at Kissena Park Field House for a fun still-life drawing session with our friendly neighborhood skeleton, Skully! Our team will supply you with all the materials you need to create your very own sketch of a Spooky Still-Life Skeleton. We will use materials such as graphite pencils, charcoal and chalk pastels to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
Highbridge Park — West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue · Washington Heights
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City's water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200-foot tower Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance. Registration is not required.
Van Cortlandt Park — Enslaved Burial Ground · Van Cortlandt Park
The event will begin with a moving live performance by musician Juan Usera and The Sambuco Tribe, setting the tone and making space for remembrance and renewal. Following the music, Bronx-based artist Tijay Mohammed will lead an interactive chalk art project aptly named “Message to my Ancestors,” transforming the pathway into a vibrant canvas that honors history and sparks imagination for the future.
Local artists will work alongside Tijay Mohammed, including Adrian Bermeo, Adrienne George, Dario Mohr, Musah Swallah, Noel Hefele, and Yoshiko Mori.
This unique gathering blends art, music, and community in a powerful act of reimagining, bringing people together in a shared experience of creativity and remembrance.
Tijay Mohammed's "Message to my Ancestors" project is sponsored by Bronx Council on the Arts and AnkhLave Arts Alliance, Inc.
The event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
This event is part of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s REIMAGINING initiative. VCPA invites the community to reimagine the park’s Enslaved African Burial Ground site as a memorial space that fosters long-term healing and restoration. Phase 1 of this project was supported by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Juan Usera is a fourth-generation Bomba practitioner and culture-bearer from Santurce, Puerto Rico, a community educator, researcher, college professor, musician, and performer. He specializes in Puerto Rican and Caribbean music and culture and has over 20 years of experience developing highly engaging cultural activities and arts programs throughout the New York tri-state area. Juan is the founder and director of La Tribu del Juey Sambuco (La Tribu), an Afro-Caribbean music and dance ensemble and arts in education company. La Tribu has been featured at Lincoln Center and El Museo del Barrio among many others. He is the recipient of a NYSCA Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant, City Parks Foundation grant, and NYFA City Artists Corps grant among others.
Ghanaian-born artist Tijay Mohammed currently resides in Bronx, NY. As an artist he has a strong passion for exploring issues that affect community and humanity at large. His work explores the concept of 'excess' in the production and consumption of products, and offers a solution through the integration of materials reuse and up-cycling. Tijay has spearheaded workshops and community-oriented projects for esteemed organizations, including the Studio Museum Harlem, Brooklyn Museum, Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Wallach Art Gallery, Lehman College, University of Ghana, and Pinto Community Centre in Trinidad and Tobago.
Pelham Bay Park — Section 2 Orchard Beach · Pelham Bay Park
Discover NYC's storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a journey through time and learn the history of Pelham Bay Park’s Orchard Beach!
At Saratoga Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 5 and participating caregivers. *Online registration is required to participate in this program. Registration opens up exactly 24 hours in advance of the program start time (Tuesday at 10:30AM).
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. Bilingual in English/Polish. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Saratoga Farm Stand is an open-air farmers market at 1965 Fulton St Brooklyn, Brooklyn. Hours: Sat 10am-2pm. Season: July 11-November 21. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/EBT is accepted here. Listed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (data.ny.gov farmers' market directory).
For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this special seven session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories & play will help you & your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home.
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