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Calendar
Jun 1 - Jul 31, 2025
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 10
| Community, Horticulture, Park
Garden Walk
Join our team of horticulture experts for an evening tour of the park's carefully curated gardens.
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 – Community Ecologies and their Creators
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.
CANCELLED: 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.
Nick Kroll & Friends in Madison Square Park
Join Nick Kroll and a few of his favorite comedians for a free, informal set in Madison Square Park.
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.
Jul 8
| Community, Horticulture, Park
Garden Walk
Join our team of horticulture experts for an evening tour of the park's carefully curated gardens during peak hydrangea season.
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Toomai String Quintet
Experience Toomai String Quartet’s signature blend of artistry and exploration in this Citywide performance at Madison Square Park.
Jul 12
| Community, Horticulture
Guided Meditation in the Garden of Renewal by Tin of Tâm Space
An outdoor guided meditation in Madison Square Park to slow down and reconnect for the perfect entry into the Gardens of Renewal
Jul 13
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Seed Saving with Shannon Lai
Learn how to save seeds directly from plants growing in Gardens of Renewal.
Jul 15
| Community, Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal: Pollinator Flower Walk
July 15 | 5 – 7 PM | Sparrow LawnTake a closer look at the beauty—and importance—of pollinator plants with this guided flower walk led by the expert horticulture…
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Ziggy and Miles
Come watch Ziggy and Miles captivate audiences with their extraordinary musicianship and dynamic performances!
Jul 20
| Art, Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Leaf Tapping and Printmaking with Shannon Lai
Explore the art of nature printing in this hands-on workshop inspired by the traditional Japanese technique of Hapa Zome, or “leaf dye.
Jul 23
| Horticulture, Park
Gardens of Renewal – Workshop: Cyanotyping with Shannon Lai
Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic processes in this hands-on Cyanotype workshop.
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Catalyst Quartet
Come and listen to Catalyst Quartet redefine the classical music experience in Madison Square Park!
Jul 29
| Community, Horticulture
Gardens of Renewal: Horticulture Panel Discussion
Join us for a botanical discussion led by Stephanie Lucas, director of Madison Square Park Conservancy’s horticulture team
The Eras Tour: The History of Madison Square Park
July 29 | 5 PM | NW Entrance at 26th & 5th Join Executive Director Holly Leicht to explore the colorful history of Madison Square Park and the surrounding neighborhood. …
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