Join us for a special evening of live jazz in Stuyvesant Square Park featuring acclaimed New York City bandleader and drummer Chuck Braman.

Join SPNA for our annual It’s My Park Day volunteer gardening event at Stuyvesant Square Park.

Augie Bello is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who blends funk, pop, R&B, jazz, and electronic influences.

Get ready for laughs, prizes, and classic fun at Bingo Night with Jenny!

Artist Shawne Cooper will lead an art workshop with the theme, "Creatures of New York: Dogs."

Learn how to save a life by recognizing life-threatening bleeding and taking immediate action.

Reconnect and make new connections, celebrate spring, and enjoy live jazz from Alex Nguyen & Friends while helping raise funds for our beloved park!

This fun, hands-on event invites kids—and adults—to play, create, and explore together in a relaxed, welcoming park setting.

Due to weather, the pigeon rescue workshop has been canceled. We plan to reschedule this event and hope to announce a new date soon.

Earth Day events in Stuyvesant Square Park have been canceled due to weather.

Easter in Stuyvesant Square Park: Egg Hunt + Arts & Crafts Workshop

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Step into a festive tradition and join SPNA, neighbors, and local church members for our annual Christmas Eve Caroling in the West Park. Inspired by the Renaissance “waits,” who brought carols to public spaces, this event celebrates community, music, and the joy of the season.

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Celebrate the start of Hanukkah with your neighbors! Join SPNA in Stuyvesant Square Park for the Menorah Lighting, featuring festive music, warm community spirit, and a joyful gathering for all ages.

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Join us on Wednesday, December 10th, from 6–7 PM in Stuyvesant Square Park for one of our most cherished community traditions—the SPNA Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Gather with neighbors and friends as we ring in the holiday season with lights, laughter, and music.

This year’s celebration will feature a special live performance by The Kidwell Sisters, bringing festive harmonies and vintage flair to the park. Bundle up and share in the joy of the season beneath the twinkling lights of our beautiful holiday tree.

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Join the SPNA Gardening Committee on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon (weather permitting), to help keep the park's gardens beautiful and the plants happy. This is our last volunteer gardening session of the season! We would love to have a big turnout, and have lots to wrap up in the park including installing a new fence around the quads to protect them from dogs and people trampling new plantings.

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Get spooky and creative! Join SPNA for a free Halloween Arts & Crafts Workshop led by local artist Stella. Kids and families are invited to design and decorate their very own masks—right after the Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Contest. All materials are provided; just bring your imagination!

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🐾🎃 Dress up your pup and join us in Stuyvesant Square on Sunday, October 26 (1–3 p.m.) for the Halloween Dog Parade, with prizes for best costume, best parent–pup duo, and best group!

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Join us for a special afternoon as artist Judith Modrak discusses the inspiration for her “Nurturing Tree” sculpture which was selected as the SPNA Peace prize recipient. After a short artist talk, Modrak will engage the community in creating sculptural “trees”. This hands-on workshop blends art and botany to encourage a deeper dialogue with the natural world. All materials will be provided and all ages are welcome—let’s make some trees!

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Roll up your sleeves and join your neighbors for It’s My Park Day at Stuyvesant Square Park. Organized by Partnerships for Parks, a joint program of NYC Parks and the City Parks Foundation, It’s My Park Day is a hands-on celebration where community pride meets fresh soil, blooming flowers, and real impact. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just a big heart, come dig in, clean up, and help us keep this beloved park beautiful—no experience needed.​

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Join the SPNA Gardening Committee on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon (weather permitting), to help keep the park's gardens beautiful and the plants happy. RSVP to give us a heads up—or just show up! All tools and gloves are provided; just bring water to keep hydrated. 👩‍🌾

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🌿🐦 Explore NYC’s urban wildlife with Local Nature Lab on Saturday, October 11 (12–1:30 p.m.)—see fascinating biofacts and create your own nature-inspired craft, fun for all ages!

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Join the SPNA Gardening Committee on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon (weather permitting), to help keep the park's gardens beautiful and the plants happy. RSVP to give us a heads up—or just show up! All tools and gloves are provided; just bring water to keep hydrated.

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Join us on Sunday, October 5, from 2–4 p.m. as Carlos Frías & Círculo Social bring their vibrant Latin rhythms to Stuyvesant Square Park. Come dance, sing, and celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Hispanic Heritage Month with neighbors and friends—all under the autumn trees. Free and open to all!

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Discover the hidden stories and rich history of our neighborhood on SPNA’s Historic Walking Tour! Join SPNA board member David Turk and artist and local historian Jesse Richards, author of Unknown New York: An Artist Uncovers the City’s Hidden Treasures, on Saturday, October 4 for a guided stroll through Stuyvesant Square. You’ll learn about the remarkable people who lived and worked here and explore the architectural gems that make this neighborhood so special. A must for history buffs, neighbors, and curious minds alike! Bring your questions and wear comfortable shoes.

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Join Fifteenth Street Friends on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Manhattan for “Sanctuary, Immigration and Refuge: Quakers Respond to the Crisis.” This free, public event brings together activists, scholars, and faith leaders to address urgent challenges facing immigrant families today—family separations, ICE enforcement, and anti-immigrant policies. Guided by peace, compassion, and dignity, we’ll explore humanitarian, legal, and activist responses that reflect our shared values.

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Join the SPNA Gardening Committee on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon (weather permitting), to help keep the park's gardens beautiful and the plants happy!

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An afternoon of music, speakers, and family-friendly activities celebrating the power of clean energy. Enjoy kids’ activities, info booths, and a performance by Reverend Billy & the Stop Shopping Choir, plus a special panel with Bill McKibben and more, moderated by Kai Wright (WNYC). Events take place inside the historic Fifteenth Street Friends Meeting House and in Stuyvesant Square Park. Space is limited for the panel—reserve your free tickets now.

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As a trumpeter, bandleader, composer, arranger, and curator, Alex Nguyen has performed and collaborated with veterans and emerging talents in New York and across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, finding inspiration in trumpet icons like Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, and Roy Hargrove. Relax to some late Sunday afternoon jazz under the trees when Alex Nguyen and Friends drop by on September 20 from 4 to 7 p.m.