Delacorte Theater Revialization
Nestled under a canopy of majestic trees, The Delacorte Theater is a unique destination in the heart of Central Park. After 61 years as the home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, The Delacorte is due for a major makeover. When The Delacorte reopens in the summer of 2025, it will be more welcoming, more accessible, and more sustainable than ever before!
SummerStage Schedule 2024
Here’s 2024 Central Park season of the City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival. The festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from across the globe and will feature a multitude of genres including jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, salsa, reggae, Afrobeats, soul, and pop.
Model Sail Boating Returns to Central Park
Whether you have a radio powered sailboat, or a wind-powered sloop, model sail boating on Central Park’s Conservatory Water is a delight for participants and observers; whether adults, children or, in one case, a rather notable rodent. And now model boats are being rented on the pond one again for the first time since 2019.
Top Ten Spring Flower Spots in Central Park
Here is our top ten for the best spots to view the amazing array of spring flowers blooming now in Central Park. All the favorites – and a few surprises!
NY Philharmonic on Central Park’s Great Lawn 2024
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in Central Park, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, are a beloved summer tradition, offering free classical music performances to the public in one of the city’s most iconic settings. The concerts always end with a spectacular fireworks display, framed against the Gotham skyline. One of the highlights of the summer! June 12th – 8:00 PM
Central Park Boathouse Restaurant Reopens
The iconic Loeb Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park will be reopening in the next few weeks. The Cafe already reopened last summer to rave reviews and the restaruant reopening is welcome news to the many park visitors that have enjoyed the amazing eveving view and refreshments for generations.
Seneca Village – Central Park’s Lost Community
Seneca Village was one of the first African American communities in New York City and existed from 1825 through 1857.
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.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing – Central Park
Time for the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and all the insane fun of watching it live from the streets of Manhattan. The parade celebrates its 97th anniversary this year, taking over the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Here are the best places to watch from around Central Park.