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 Gardening
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
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.
In light of growing concerns about COVID - 19, we are canceling all volunteer gardening days temporarily.
2020 SCHEDULE
February 15th
March 7th
April 18th
May 16th
June 13th
September 19th
October 17th
November 14th
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
CANCELED
In light of growing concerns about COVID - 19, we are canceling the Easter Egg Hunt and Plant Sale.
Please take care amidst these stressful times and savor the beauty of nature. We hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Plant "Sale"
CANCELED
In light of growing concerns about COVID - 19, we are canceling the Easter Egg Hunt and Plant Sale.
Please take care amidst these stressful times and savor the beauty of nature. We hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Make Music New York
Sunday, June 21st, 2020
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: John Finley Walk at the top of the East 86th Street staircase
Enjoy this city-wide concert series to celebrate the first day of summer! In collaboration with Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer.
Summer Sounds!
CANCELED
In light of growing concerns about COVID - 19, we are canceling our Summer Concert Series.
Please take care amidst these stressful times and savor the beauty of nature. We hope you are staying safe and healthy.
The Gracie Square Art Show
www.graciesquareartshow.info
CANCELED
In light of growing concerns about COVID - 19, we are canceling the Gracie Square Art Show for 2020.
Please take care amidst these stressful times and savor the beauty of nature. We hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 17th, 2020
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Locations throughout the park
(Rain Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2020)
Starting at 11:00 a.m. enjoy our pumpkin patch in the city 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, making Halloween slime, and take a stroll through our Spooky Trail, if you dare!
There will be no timed tickets for the Harvest Festival. There is no hayride and the other events will be first come first serve.
Halloween Howl & Healthy Hound Fair
Sunday, October 18th, 2020
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Location: basketball and 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
Sunday, December 6th, 2020
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 86th Street at East End Avenue
A cherished, family tradition: carols, Cantori Choir, Orbital Brass, candlelight, candy canes, hot chocolate... and an evening your family will cherish for years to come.
Held snow, rain or balmy weather!