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from July 1, 2025 to October 4, 2025

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Jul 5

Historic New York: Coney Island

at Parachute Jump (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about Coney Island over the past century. We will discuss some significant events and landmarks, including the history of the hotdog and its origin
Free!

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Jul 5

Native American Games and Sports

at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers as they teach about different Native American sports and games.
Free!

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Jul 5

Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Free!

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Jul 6

Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Free!

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Jul 6

Historic New York: The Revolutionary War’s Hidden Environmental Story

at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we uncover how the American Revolution reshaped the natural world. This program offers a unique perspective on the war and how it was tied to the land.
Free!

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul12

Historic New York: Van Cortlandt and the American Revolution

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park was a significant location during the American Revolution. Visit historic sites and learn more about battles and events which impacted the American Revolution.
Free!

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Jul13

Grand Army Plaza Arch Tour

at Grand Army Plaza Arch (in Grand Army Plaza), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a special access tour of Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza and Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday July 2
Free!

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Jul19

Historic New York: John Golden and Crocheron Park

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the natural landscape and cultural significance of this popular location within the neighborhood of Bayside.
Free!

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Jul27

Historic New York: Sunset Park Finntown

at Central Lawn (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the history of the Finnish enclave that thrived around Sunset Park in the early to mid 20th century.
Free!

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oct 4

Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers!
Free!

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