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Calendar
Apr 28 - Jun 27, 2025
The Eras Tour: The History of Madison Square Park
Join Executive Director Holly Leicht and explore the colorful history of Madison Square Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Chelsea Piers Fitness x Madison Square Park Meditation Class
Join us for a lunchtime guided meditation class in Madison Square Park where we'll practice cultivating comfort and stillness in the center of our bustling city.
CANCELLED: Chelsea Piers Fitness x Madison Square Park Meditation Class
Join us for a lunchtime guided meditation class in Madison Square Park where we'll practice cultivating comfort and stillness in the center of our bustling city.
A Texas Toast to Madison Square Park
Join us at Hill Country on May 7th for a flame-grilled, fan-favorite fundraiser – A Texas Toast to Madison Square Park.
May 13
| Horticulture, Park
Garden Walk
Madison Square Park is home to an extensive planting of spring blooming perennials and shrubs. Join us for a walk of the gardens with our team of horticulture experts.
CANCELLED: Chelsea Piers Fitness x Madison Square Park Meditation Class
Join us for a lunchtime guided meditation class in Madison Square Park where we'll practice cultivating comfort and stillness in the center of our bustling city.
MSPC May Bench Hours
Come meet Executive Director Holly Leicht and other MSPC team members for Bench Hours in Madison Square Park! No signup necessary - just look for "The Executive Director Is In" sign by the Southern Fountain.
Chelsea Piers Fitness x Madison Square Park Meditation Class
Join us for a lunchtime guided meditation class in Madison Square Park where we’ll practice cultivating comfort and stillness in the center of our bustling city.
Art Council: Tour of “Lorna Simpson: Source Notes”
Members of the MSPC Art Council are invited to an exclusive tour of "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Eras Tour: The History of Madison Square Park
Join Executive Director Holly Leicht to explore the colorful history of Madison Square Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
Mad. Friends Shake Shack Party
Mad. Friends are invited to our annual Shake Shack Party! This event is a chance to celebrate the joys of summer in the park.
May 31
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Family Day
Join us for a special Family Day celebration packed with hands-on activities and entertainment.
Jun 4
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Artist Walks with Lily Kwong
Join artist Lily Kwong for an intimate tour and conversation as she shares the behind-the-scenes story of Gardens of Renewal.
New York City Plein Air Festival
Join us for a full day of art-making in the beautiful and historic Madison Square Park.
Jun 11
| Horticulture, Park
Workshop: Make Your Own Seed Bombs with Lily Consuelo Saporta Tagiuri
Join us for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop where you'll learn how to make seed bombs - tiny balls of soil, clay, and wildflower seeds that are ready to “bomb” color and life into neglected spaces.
Jun 12
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Artist Panel Discussion
Lily Kwong moderates a panel of artists, exploring the intersection of ecology and art.
Jun 14
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Morning Meditations & Manifestation
Join Gardens of Renewal’s creator, artist Lily Kwong, and sound practitioner Sandra Orellana Sears for a mindful, deeply healing meditation in the living spiral of Redbud Lawn.
Jun 14
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Children’s Comedian Storytime with Nick Kroll & Friends
Join Nick Kroll and friends for a 90-minute Comedian Storytime, where imagination runs wild, and families can enjoy a playful take on classic and original tales.
Jun 15
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Make Your Own Rain Sticks
Using recycled and natural materials, participants will create their own rain sticks—musical instruments inspired by Indigenous traditions that mimic the soothing sound of falling rain.
Jun 16 - May 22
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Summer Celebration
Join us for a celebration of Gardens of Renewal, a joy-inspiring installation by artist Lily Kwong in collaboration with Madison Square Park Conservancy.
Jun 18
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Blockprinting with Vegetables
Participants of all ages will carve and print with a variety of vegetables to create stamps for vegetable block printing, making bold, beautiful patterns on paper or fabric.
Jun 21
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Build Your Own Solitary Bee Home
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to build simple, beautiful homes for solitary bees—non-aggressive, solitary creatures that do not live in colonies.
Jun 25
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Seeding Dreams and Manifestations
Join us for a hands-on workshop in the park where you’ll learn how to grow your own microgreens using simple, beginner-friendly methods.
This is Your Park
As an independent non-profit, we rely entirely on the support of our community to keep our park clean and green for everyone to enjoy. Become a Mad. Friend, join our Art Council, or learn about other ways to give to your park today.