Central Park Updates
New Year’s 2024 Midnight Run & Fireworks in Central Park
The Annual Midnight Run is ready to kick off again this year at Midnight New Year’s Eve. It should be another memorable party!
Enjoy the Holidays in Central Park!
The holidays are a magical time in New York City, and there is no better place to enjoy the festivities than Central Park! From ice skating within sight of the Plaza Hotel to welcoming in 2022 with fireworks and a midnight run, here are some of the many ways to celebrate the holiday season in Central Park.
Global Citizen Festival 2023
The Global Citizen Festival will return to the Great Lawn in Central PArk New York City on Sept. 23, 2023! Headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill, with Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray, and Stray Kids!
The Tempest – Free Shakespeare in Central Park
As the Public Theater’s Public Works program enters its second decade it will relaunch the play that launched the program, William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. With music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez and directed by Obie Award winner and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery, this ambitious work of participatory theater explores the grief of being cut off from community, the desire for retribution, and the healing power of love.
Central Park Boathouse Cafe Reopens
The Loeb Boathouse Cafe has reopened with an exciting new menu featuring a delicious Lobster Roll as well as several other mouth watering options. Row boat rentals also reopened the weekend of June 17, with the indoor restaurant expected to open in the fall. The cafe...
SummerStage 2023
The City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals – here is the Central Park schedule for 2023
You Must Believe in Spring
In anticipation of the triumphant return of spring to Central Park we went on our annual search for early signs of the change of season in Conservatory Garden. Here are a few examples of some early adopters.
Map Demo
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2022
The summer’s second production is Public Works’ acclaimed musical production of AS YOU LIKE IT – bringing together its diverse ensemble of both professional actors and community members from across New York. Adapted by Shaina Taub and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Park’s Seneca Village
Head to Seneca Village this Juneteenth for a family-friendly celebration of Black culture and accomplishment through music, storytelling, dance, poetry and more!
