Things to Do
Kick Off the Holidays in Central Park
Celebrate the season with us on Thursday, December 5 for the 28th Annual Holiday Lighting! Bring the whole family to the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center and enjoy the lighting of a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer.
Your Central Park Fall Guide
Looking for a hidden woodland adventure? A run in the crisp, late-fall air? Birdwatching tips? It’s time to explore the Central Park Conservancy’s official fall guide!
THE BEST WAY TO SEE CENTRAL PARK
Our tours run seven days a week at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and are the best way to experience Central Park—checking off everything on your must-see list.
Seneca Village Tour
Learn about Seneca Village, the largest community of free African-American property owners in pre–Civil War New York, and gain insight into its unique history on this tour.
Shop with Purpose
Visit one of our gift shops in the Park and make a purchase that will directly support this greenspace.
Explore Central Park with the Conservancy as Your Guide
The opportunities to engage with Central Park are as diverse as the City it calls home. The Conservancy's year-round lineup includes daily programs, seasonal and holiday events, educational opportunities, and ways to give back to your 843-acre backyard.
If you’re planning a field day, game tournament, birthday party, or any other type of event that includes activities for twenty people or more, you’ll need to request a special event permit from NYC Parks.