Volunteer Work 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 7, 2026 - CANCELED
April 11, 2026
May 16, 2026
June 13, 2026
No July or August Date
September 19, 2026
October 17, 2026
November 14, 2026
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 25, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Click here to visit the Earth Day Landing Page
Join us as we showcase our work to create a more diverse, resilient, and healthy Park ecosystem. Visit 7 topical panels throughout the Park. Talk with experts about topics such as birds, bees, butterflies, fungi and oysters.
Don't miss our Earth Day themed children's arts and crafts activities and interactive puppet show.
QR codes will allow access to multiple videos, articles, and images designed to enrich your journey.
Plant "Sale"
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Rain Date: May 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out
Location: The 86th Street Entrance
One of our most highly anticipated events.
Choose from among hundreds of the highest quality plants for your home, terrace, garden or office.
Our spectacular assortment of annual plants 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.
Come early — we sell out quickly.
And remember, your contribution helps Carl Schurz Park Conservancy in its year-round beautification of the Park!
Summer Sounds
Steel Impressions Caribbean Band
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Steve Shaiman and Swingtime Big Band
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Listen to first class live music, while relaxing on picturesque John Finley Walk.
The refreshing ices are on us.
Limited seating available.
Location: Both concerts performed on the John Finley Walk, above the 86th Street mall staircase.
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
Inside Out 2
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
8:30pm
K-POP Demon Hunters
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
8:30pm
Better than a drive-in movie.
Put the kids in PJs, bring a blanket and sit beneath the stars.
We provide the popcorn.
Movies are held in the Basketball/Hockey/Pickleball 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 51st Gracie Square Art Show
www.graciesquareartshow.info
Saturday & Sunday
September 12 & 13, 2026
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 18, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Carl Schurz Park's annual Harvest Fest packs a punch with plenty of exciting fall activities for the whole family.
Visit the pumpkin patch on Gracie Oval at East End Avenue and East 88th Street. Pick your own pumpkin and decorate it. While supplies last.
Enjoy arts and crafts, tattoos, and take a stroll through the Spooky Trail.
Don't miss a family concert in the playground with Patrick and the Rock-a-Silly Band.
Halloween Howl & Healthy Hound Fair
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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 6, 2026 at 5pm
Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Location: 86th Street at East End Avenue
A cherished, family tradition: join the community in lighting our dazzling holiday tree while listening to carols sung by professional choir Cantori New York (www.cantorinewyork.com). Carolers are accompanied by our favorite armed forces brassed band, New York Brass Quintet.
Free hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes, ... and an evening your family will cherish for years to come.
Held snow, rain or balmy weather!