Program of Events

Saturday, September 19 (Kids’ Day) 

10 am – noon: Kids’ Craft Activity
Create, decorate and fly your own windsock. 

1 pm: Young People’s Chorus of NY 
YPCNY is a citywide, multicultural choral singing program for youth of all ages. A chorus of kids ages 8 to 12 will perform in the Garden. 

2 pm: Danny The Clown and his balloon animals 

3:30 pm: Ballet Hispanico dance performance (with audience participation!) 

Sunday, September 20 

10:45 – 11:45 am: “Carrie-oke” — Karaoke for kids and adults, led by Carrie Sooter (author of “High Tea on East B”) 

12 noon to 1:30 pm: “Art on the Spot”
Calling all painters, drawers, and sketchers! Bring your own materials and  create art in the Garden.  

2-4 pm: Poetry Reading and Open Mic
David Elsasser, Poetry Chair, West Side Arts Coalition. Hear two featured poets, then sign up to read your own poetry for 5 minutes. 

Both days, 10 am to 4:30 pm 

Outside the Garden on 89th Street, artists and crafters display and sell their  creations. Ceramics, jewelry, needlework, paintings, photos, poetry, toys, notecards,  and more! (Cash preferred).