Events in the Park . . .
Carl Schurz Park Conservancy sponsors, along with its corporate and business partners, events in the Park throughout the year which are free and open to all. Click the buttons below to jump to a specific event, or scroll down to view them all.
Year-Round Volunteer Days
Join neighbors and friends and pitch in at this fun, local event!
Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: 86th Street at East End Avenue
March 11, 2023
May 20, 2023
June 10, 2023
No July or August Date
September 16, 2023
October 14, 2023
November 11, 2023
No December Date
Registration details will be posted in advance of each date.
PLEASE NOTE: The Carl Schurz Park Volunteer Gardeners are an adult group that meets monthly to work in the park. Students or children who wish to participate must be accompanied by adults or parents who work along with them.
Earth Day
Saturday, April 22, 2023
1:00 kickoff event
1:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Visit 7 topical panels which will remain up throughout the summer. Join us as we showcase our work to create a more diverse, resilient, and healthy Park ecosystem.
QR codes will allow access to multiple videos, articles, and images designed to enrich your journey.
Kick off ceremony starting at 1:00 p.m. at the 86th Street Entrance
Plant "Sale"
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Rain Date: May 14, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: The 86th Street Entrance
Join us and choose from among hundreds of the highest quality plants for your home, terrace, garden, or office.
Our spectacular annual assortment is from Beds and Borders, Long Island's premier nursery. Their annuals are used extensively in some of the most renowned gardens in our area.
You'll find a HUGE selection of magnificent, healthy, and unique plants which are certain to make your garden, terrace or window box a delight all summer long!
And remember, your contribution helps Carl Schurz Park Conservancy in its year-round beautification of the Park!
Summer Sounds!
To Be Announced
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Steve Shaiman and Swingtime Big Band
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
click here to learn more about Steve Shaiman and Swingtime Big Band
Location: Both concerts performed on the John Finley Walk, above the 86th Street mall staircase.
Limited seating available.
In the event of the threat of rain, please visit our website www.carlschurzparknyc.org or call the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, 212-459-4455, after 1:00 for rain date information.
Sunset Films!
To Be Announced
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
To Be Announced
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Movies are held in the Basketball/Hockey Court at sunset.
Limited seating available.
In the event of the threat of rain, please visit our website www.carlschurzparknyc.org or call the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, 212-459-4455, after 1:00 for rain date information.
The 48th Gracie Square Art Show
www.graciesquareartshow.info
Saturday & Sunday
September 9 & 10, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rain or shine.
Location: East End Avenue, 84th to 88th Streets
FREE admission.
Plan your weekend around New York's premier art show, rated by Art Fair SourceBook as one of the TOP 100 OPEN AIR ART SHOWS IN THE COUNTRY!
Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 15, 2023
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Carl Schurz Park's annual harvest fest packs a punch with plenty of festive fall activities for the whole family.
Visit the pumpkin patch on the Mayor's Lawn at East End Avenue and East 88th Street. Pick your own pumpkin and decorate it. While supplies last.
Also enjoy tattoos, make Halloween slime, and take a stroll through the Spooky Trail.
Halloween Howl & Healthy Hound Fair
October 22, 2023
Rain Date: October 29, 2022
Location: basketball/hockey court and John Finley Walk
Not to be missed! The HOWL is the Conservancy's annual dog costume event. Over 200 creatively costumed pups strut their stuff before a blue-chip fashion industry coven of judges!
Holiday Tree Lighting
December 3, 2023 at 5pm
Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Location: 86th Street at East End Avenue
A cherished, family tradition: carols, Cantori New York (www.cantorinewyork.com) candlelight, candy canes, hot chocolate... and an evening your family will cherish for years to come.
Held snow, rain or balmy weather!