Thursday, July 3, 2014

Fwd: Enjoy Central Park events this holiday weekend!





Central Park Conservancy
July 4th Weekend Guide
Escape to NYC's shared backyard!  From tours to concerts, there are so many ways to enjoy and discover Central Park this holiday weekend.

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Thursday, July 3 Saturday, July 5  Saturday, July 5  Saturday, July 5
Heart of the Park Tour Conservatory Garden Tour North Woods Tour Belvedere's Kingdom Tour
Heart of the Park Tour Conservatory Garden Tour North Woods Tour Belvedere's Kingdom Tour
On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's best known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Free.
12:00 pm

Stop and smell the flowers. Our Conservancy Garden horticulturalists lead a tour about the trees, flowers, and perennials that decorate this exquisite Garden. Free.
11:00 am

Escape the heat to the shady woods. Enjoy tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Adirondacks" of Manhattan. Free.
12:00 pm


Experience the magic of this castle and see some of the Park's most celebrated features, including Turtle Pond, Shakespeare Garden, the Obelisk, and more. Tickets $15 (Members $10).
2:00 pm

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Sunday, July 6
Sunday, July 6 Sunday, July 6 Sunday, July 6
Sandbox Kick-Off: Special                                    Playground Dance Show West Side Stories Family Performance Festival:                                    Musical Adventures in Nature! At Play in Central Park Tour
Sandbox Kick-Off: Special Playground Dance Show West Side Stories Tour
Family Performance Festival: Musical Adventures in Nature! At Play in Central Park Tour
Join us for the U.S. debut of Shaun Parker & Company, an Australian dance troupe. A dance workshop will follow the show! Free.
11:00 am

Advance registration preferred.
Discover an area of the Park off the beaten track for most visitors, but well-known to Upper West Siders. Tickets $15 (Members $10).
12:00 pm

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This educational adventure with George Steele begins with a sing-along about nature and is followed by an exploration of the Park. Free.
12:00 pm

 Advance registration preferred.
Perfect for history buffs and urban design aficionados, this tour examines how changes in recreation trends have affected the Park since the mid-19th century. Tickets $15 (Members $10).
2:00 pm
 
 
 
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Sunday, July 6 Monday, July 7 Monday, July 7  The Park in Your Hand!
Harlem Meer Performance                                      Festival: Sonido CosteƱo Sandbox Kick-Off: Special                                    Playground Dance Show Iconic Views of Central Park                                    Tour App
Harlem Meer Performance Festival: Sonido Costeño Sandbox Kick-Off: Special Playground Dance Show Iconic Views of Central Park Tour  Central Park App
Join us for a lively concert featuring Sonido Costeño. Fusing Cuban son, Dominican merengue and bachata, this group’s repertoire goes beyond traditional salsa music. Free.
2:00 pm
Come to an encore performance of this high-energy, unique dance show and workshop. Free.
11:00 am & 1:00 pm

Advance registration preferred.
Learn about the Park's history and the design of its most iconic features, such as Bethesda Terrace and the Lake. Tickets $15 (Members $10).
12:00 pm
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