***All events are free, weather permitting, and located in the west park unless otherwise noted.***

Jazz with Alex Nguyen and Friends >>

Sunday, September 8, 12:30 to 3:30 pm

Maestro: As a trumpeter, bandleader, composer, arranger, and curator in New York and across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Alex Nguyen has performed and collaborated with veterans and emerging talents, 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 8 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. RSVP here.

Learn CPR >>

Saturday, September 14
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to save a life with the FDNY Mobile CPR Training Unit. New York’s Bravest will be bringing their popular life-saving CPR class to Stuyvesant Park on Saturday, September 14, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 100,000 to 200,000 lives could be saved annually in the United States if CPR is performed early enough. This free, non-certification, hands-on training is a must for anyone who wants the skills to help save a life in an emergency situation. Certified AHA instructors will teach you compression-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). RSVP here.

Autumnal Equinox Arts & Crafts with Stella >>

Sunday, September 22
3:00 to 5:00p.m.

Get creative: Celebrate the autumnal equinox with an afternoon of creative fun for all ages at “Autumnal Equinox Arts & Crafts with Stella” on Sunday, September 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Guided by local artist Stella, you’ll craft delightful seasonal projects that incorporate natural materials like leaves, flowers, bark, rocks, and twigs found right here in the park. All materials will be provided, so just bring your imagination and love for the season. It’s the perfect family-friendly activity to welcome fall. RSVP here.

The Afro-Latineers >>

Saturday, September 28
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Groove machine: Experience a sizzling fusion of Afrobeat, salsa, Latin jazz, and American jazz standards when the Afro–Latineers bring the grooves that’ll make you move on Saturday, July 20, from 3-5 pm. Paul “Sabor” Rivera and his multicultural band find inspiration in musical icons like Stevie Wonder, Mongo Santamaria, and Fela Kuti. Bring your friends and your dancing shoes! RSVP here.

“Casa de Tango” with Anthony Blackwell >>

Mondays through September 16
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

It is the truth of the “butterfly effect.” The simplest of motions causes the universe to respond. Every fiber in your being is electric. A melding is taking place. Two people lost in an embrace, escaping reality in a folie à deux. Each note clings to the soul. Each melody presents a path.

Experience the joys of tango at “Casa de Tango,” a free and open weekly Argentine tango dancing session led by Anthony Blackwell on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. through September 16. Diversity and inclusion are our priority. Everyone is welcome in our LGBTQIA+-friendly house! RSVP here.

Yoga with Jana Hicks >>

Thursdays through August 29
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Kickstart every Thursday morning through August 29 with Jana Hicks as she leads you on a relaxing and energizing hour of free outdoor morning yoga.

Enjoy an open-level vinyasa practice that is suitable for all. This practice links breath and movement to help relax the nervous system as you gain strength, flexibility, coordination, and physical confidence. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and water, and wear comfortable clothing. RSVP here.

Shake Your Soul: The Yoga of Dance >>

Tuesdays through August 27
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Hear the music, feel the vibrations, relax your mind, move your body, and energize your soul with SPNA events committee member Ronni Aronow as she guides you through a “Shake Your Soul” session every Tuesday morning. Click here to watch a brief video of a past SYS session.

Connect to yourself, each other, and Mother Earth through movement, breathing exercises, and Qigong techniques—a powerful and fluid dance repertoire set to inspiring music from across the globe. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring water and wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. RSVP here.

Lee Tal’s Sculptures in the Park >>

Celebrate indigenous plants with five new sculpture commissions in Stuyvesant Square Park.

Installation Period: June 2024–June 2025
Location: East and west side of Stuyvesant Square Park, 2nd Avenue, between East 15th and East 17th Streets.

Click here to learn more.

Past Events >>