The tall ship Wavertree, the schooner Pioneer, and the tug W.O. Decker are open to the public. Explore Wavertree while she is docked; cruise New York Harbor on W.O. Decker and Pioneer. Wavertree visits are free; Pioneer and Decker prices vary. Check website for times, prices and other details.
South Cove is a special place any time of the year, and what better time than Saturday mornings to practice your art. Participants are expected to bring their own drawing and painting supplies, including drawing boards and containers of water if they are planning to paint. BPCA will supply drawing paper and watercolor paper. Free.
Antiques. Jewelry. Art. Vintage goods and local designers. A beloved street fair makes the move from the Lower East Side to the Seaport. Hester Street Fair is now in the neighborhood. Come and browse the stalls. Snack. Refresh. And enjoy music by Wade and Sammy. Experience the Hester Street magic: Tightly curated. Wildly creative. Always a good time.
Kids can unleash their creativity and have fun painting pumpkins that have been delivered from upstate farms by sail freight—just like in the old days!—by Schooner Apollonia. Guests can also participate in the Museum’s Black Cat Scavenger Hunton Wavertree and Ambrose as well as other Halloween fun throughout Seaport Museum Open Days.
Relive the Great Crash of 1929 on the Museum’s annual crash-themed walking tour of Lower Manhattan.
This unique walking tour, now in its 34th year, is the only regularly-scheduled event that commemorates the Great Crash of 1929, the Panic of 1907 and the 1987 stock market collapse. It also delves into the political, financial, real estate and architectural history of Wall Street and New York City. The tour shows that despite such adversities as the Great Fires of 1776 and 1835, financial panics of the 19th century, the 1920 Wall Street explosion, the Crash of 1929, the stock market collapse of 1987, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and the financial crisis of 2008, New York and Wall Street have always recovered their position as the world’s financial capital. $15.
UPDATE: The tour has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Start your Halloween weekend by visiting Fraunces Tavern Museum for a special spooky Halloween inspired tour of the Museum! Hear stories about the tragic event that took place in this very building, 18th century funerary customs, George Washington’s last days at Mount Vernon, and even learn about the paranormal investigator findings within the Museum itself! Free with admission.
Cozy up to a campfire for stories and singalongs with family and friends featuring award-winning NYC singer/songwriter Suzi Shelton. Sip some hot chocolate, munch on a yummy snack, and take part in a fun art project! Free.
Sunday October 31
12NOON
BPC Dogs Halloween Puppy Parade
Battery Park City Esplanade
Annual parade of dogs and their people in costumes. BPC Dog Association,Community. Free Starting at South Cove arbor proceeding along the esplanade to North Cove volleyball court for costume judging. Hosted by BPC Dog Association and Le Pet Spa.
Governors Island was completely off limits to civilian New Yorkers for 200 years and now it’s a wonderful destination with the best views of lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn coastline, and the New York Harbor. What nobody tells you about though is the terrifying history of the place. Military prisoners, accidents, tragedies, and more—let’s just say you’d best run a FAST 5K or 10K.
Kids can unleash their creativity and have fun painting pumpkins that have been delivered from upstate farms by sail freight—just like in the old days!—by Schooner Apollonia. Guests can also participate in the Museum’s Black Cat Scavenger Hunton Wavertree and Ambrose as well as other Halloween fun throughout Seaport Museum Open Days.
