Events
What's happening between 79th and 96th, compiled from venue calendars and public listings. Details shift — always confirm with the source link before heading out.
Wed, Aug 5 · 8:30 PM
Movies Under the Stars: Inside Out 2
Outdoor movie night from the Sunset Films series — bring a blanket; the Conservancy brings the popcorn.
Wed, Aug 12 · 8:30 PM
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked: For Good
Second installment of the park's summer outdoor movie series, same court, same sunset start.
Every Saturday · 9 AM – 2:30 PM
82nd Street Greenmarket
GrowNYC farmers market, running in Yorkville since 2006. Regional farms, year-round.
Every Sunday (seasonal) · Morning–afternoon
Ruppert Park Greenmarket
The former 92nd St market, relocated to Ruppert Park. Between the two markets, Yorkville has farm stands both weekend days.
Select Mondays & Wednesdays · Midday (check calendar)
Gracie Mansion Public Tours
Free docent-led tours of the mayor's residence. Dates release on a rolling online calendar — book ahead.
Daily through early September · General swim ~11 AM–3 PM & 4–7 PM
Free Summer Swim at John Jay Pool
The closest free outdoor city pool, open all of August — two blocks below our southern line, and we claim it anyway. Padlock required for lockers.
Where to look every week
- Carl Schurz Park Conservancy — park events, volunteer days, the summer film series
- NYC Parks: Carl Schurz Park calendar — the city's own listing for the park
- 92nd Street Y (92NY) — talks, concerts, classes — the big fall season starts after summer camp wraps
- Gracie Mansion tours — free public tours, booked online
- Asphalt Green — swim, sports, and fitness at 90th & York
- NYPL Yorkville branch (222 E 79th) — storytimes, writing circle, book group in the 1902 landmark building
- NYPL 96th Street branch — kids STEAM programs and more
- Manhattan Community Board 8 — the neighborhood's civic forum — full board meets the 3rd Wednesday monthly (summer recess in August; back Sept 16)
- Arts @ Holy Trinity (316 E 88th) — long-running classical concert series; new dates post through the year
- Museum of the City of New York — just past our northern border on Museum Mile — free late-night summer Wednesdays
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum — adjacent at 91st & Fifth