Central Park
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Central Park. HistoryGuide currently has 52 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Every Wed | Summer Author Readings in the Park. Author Readings of books in the Max the Shelter Dog and Max P. Productions series will take place every Wednesday during the sum… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| Every Tue | Central Park Conservancy's Hallett Nature Sanctuary. This self-guided tour will let you meander through the four-acre haven at your own pace and see how the Conservancy has restor… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| Every Sat Every Sat | Explore Central Park's Woodlands with the Central Park Conservancy Discovery Club. This five-part series takes you on an immersive woodland adventure that engages the whole family. Learn how people, plants, and… (Kids - Children's Activities) 212-310-6675. |
| 04/15/06 | Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. The city's largest egg hunt, an egg roll race. Plenty of family fun such as Build Your Own Basket, bunnies at the petting zoo,… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 800-NY-PARKS. |
| 05/12/07 | New York Singles Guided Bike Tour Through Central Park. Join Meet Market Adventures and other bike riders as we cycle through this city's beautiful Central Park on a tour of the Park's… (Community - Singles) 800-239-0542. |
| 06/23/07 | The 2007 New York Book Festival. The Central Park daytime festival theme is "Free Family Fun". Featuring readings from selected authors; children's story-tellin… (Festivals) |
| 10/21/07 | Strides Against Breast Cancer. Join Meet Market Adventures and other socially-minded singles as we participate in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides… (Community - Singles) 800-239-0542. |
| 06/01/08 | Japan Day. Japanese dishes for free!!(first come, first serve), Japanese High technology... Robot! Live performances by Japanese famous sin… (Festivals - Cultural) 212-398-7145. |
| 09/14/08 | 2008 Komen New York City Race for the Cure. Join more than 20,000 New Yorkers - including over 1,500 breast cancer survivors at our annual 5K Run/Walk and help run breast c… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 09/14/08 | Samsung Cool Down Lounge. The Samsung Cool Down Lounge will feature four French Door refrigerators filled with bottled water and a misting tent as well to… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 09/20/08 | Guided Bird Walk in Central Park. Meet inside the park at the southeast corner of 81st Street and Central Park West. We'll visit Tanner Spring, the Shakespeare Ga… (Educational - Science & Nature) 212-369-1293. |
| 10/26/08 | Walk the Walk for Kidney Disease and Organ Donor Awareness. Join the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (KUFA) in its 14th Annual Walk the Walk around Central Park to raise awareness a… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 800-633-6628. |
| 11/16/08 | Race to Deliver. 4 mile run/walk that symbolizes our daily race to ensure that no person ever has to face the unthinkable combination of illness… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 212-294-8119. |
| 04/26/09 | More / Fitness Marathon + Half Marathon. More than 10,000 women are expected to participate in the race. The full 26.2-mile More/Fitness Marathon is open to female runn… (Health & Fitness) |
| 05/09/09 | SELF Magazine's Workout in the Park. Workout in the Park 2009 is a transformative total-body experience that brings SELF Magazine to life by offering exciting workou… (Health & Fitness) |
| 07/18/09 | Yoga in the Park with Candide. Rabbit Hole Ensemble invites the public to meet the cast of Candide Americana for yoga in Central Park. Certified instructor Je… (Health & Fitness) 917-593-0142. |
| 07/18/09 | Ravenchase Adventures Quest for the Cure. Race for the cure as you race through Central Park armed with your wits and cool gadgets to solve clues and crack encrypted ciph… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 888-702-9039. |
| 09/12/09 | Crossing the Line 2009: Le Bal NYC. Today's groundbreaking choreographers and chefs will rendez-vous for Le Bal NYC, a culinary infused, participatory dance event i… (Performance - Dance) |
| 10/17/09 | Grill on the Hill. The Central Park Conservancy is hosting "Grill on the Hill," a fundraising event to support our Storm Damage Fund. Featuring li… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 10/27/09 | Halloween Ball 2009. This non-traditional black-tie gala features over-the-top costumes, spooky decor, dancing, and a whimsical celebration of the ha… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 04/11/10 | The 8th Annual Run As One. Join The Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation for the 8th Annual Run As One, as we raise money to support lung cancer research and edu… |
| 06/05/10 | YAI and Broadview Networks Central Park Challenge. Walk. Run. Change Lives for People with Disabilities. Competitive 5K run, 3K fundraising walk and children's activities. Bandsh… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 06/19/10 | National Pigeon Day. A Pigeon Extravaganza! Entertainment, speakers, political activism, health education, and materials distribution. Enter on nor… (Community) 212-369-1293. |
| 06/20/10 07/11/10 07/18/10 More... | Painting in the (P)ark. Elke Reva Sudin, known for her Hipsters and Hassid's paintings, captures the essence of people and place coexisting. She will b… (Educational - Class) |
| 09/11/10 | FITNESS Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Games. A fun-filled day devoted to health and fitness. Stop by the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival located on Center Road before and after… (Health & Fitness) 212-860-4455. |
| 04/03/11 | More+FITNESS Women's Health Marathon. The 13.1-mile More + FITNESS Women's Half-Marathon is open to women runners and walkers of all ages. The race attracts runners f… (Sports - Running / Race) |
| 04/09/11 | The 2011 Concern Spring Run. Join Concern Worldwide US for its annual 4K Fun Run/Walk and help raise money to fight hunger in the world's poorest countries.… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 09/17/11 09/25/11 10/01/11 More... | Thrill The World NYC. Ever wanted to learn the famous Thriller dance? Now's your chance! There are free classes being held until the actual event.… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 646-246-5844. |
| 09/18/11 | Komen NYC Race for the Cure. The 5K walk/run will benefit the Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Last year, more than 20,000 men, women a… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 212-560-9590. |
| 11/20/11 | The 18th Annual Race to Deliver. A 4-mile run/walk in Central Park, followed by multiple-distance Kids Fun Run. The race is a symbol of our daily race to ensure… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 212-294-8119. |
| 04/14/12 | Concern's 14th Annual Spring Run. Sign up for Concern's annual SPRING RUN and help get kids back to school in Haiti! All of the proceeds from the Spring Run will… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 212-557-8000. |
| 04/15/12 | 2012 More/Fitness Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile More + Fitness Women's Half-Marathon is open to women runners and walkers of all ages. The race attracts runners f… (Health & Fitness) 212-551-7072. |
| 07/13/13 | Check Us Out Dance Festival: A Celebration of Female Choreographers. An eco-friendly evening of dance celebrating female choreographers. The evening will include works from more than 10 female chor… (Festivals - Dance) |
| 07/26/13 | Peace in the Park: Be Free..Be Light..Be Happy. Brahma Kumaris open their arms in offering you and your family an opportunity to recharge amid the natural beauty of Central Par… (Community) |
| 09/13/09 09/08/13 | Komen NYC Race for the Cure. The 5K walk/run will be attended by over 25,000 (including 1,600 cancer survivors) and will benefit the Greater NYC Affiliate of… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 212-560-9590. |
| 11/24/13 | Celebrating 20 Years of the Race to Deliver. A 4 mile run/walk in Central Park, followed by multiple-distance Kids' Races. The race is a symbol of our daily race to ensure t… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 212-294-8119. |
| 07/19/14 | ChEck Us OuT Dance Festival: A Celebration of Female Choreographers. The evening will include works from more than 10 female choreographers, at various stages in their careers, from across the Unit… (Performance - Dance) |
| 08/18/14 | Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: Big. This year, the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will screen movies celebrating filmmaking in New York City. A DJ will perf… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/19/14 | Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: The Royal Tenenbaums. This year, the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will screen movies celebrating filmmaking in New York City. A DJ will perf… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/20/14 | Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: The Way We Were. This year, the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will screen movies celebrating filmmaking in New York City. A DJ will perf… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/21/14 | Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: Coming to America. This year, the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will screen movies celebrating filmmaking in New York City. A DJ will perf… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/22/14 | Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: Rear Window. This year, the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival will screen movies celebrating filmmaking in New York City. A DJ will perf… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 10/19/14 10/26/14 11/09/14 More... | Keeping it Green for Families. Spend quality time with your family helping keep Central Park green by spreading mulch or raking leaves under the guidance of Ce… (Community - Environmental Cleanup) |
| 10/26/14 | The Paper Bag Players 30th Annual Fall Family Benefit. At the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park, East 72nd Street and 5th Avenue. lots of Halloween fun and surprises, thrilling games and… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 212-353-2332. |
| 09/02/15 | Lole White Tour. Uniting thousands of people, all dressed in white as a symbol of peace, each stop promises to be a unique and vibrant experience… (Community) 212-929-7979. |
| 04/17/16 | MORE/SHAPE Women's Half Marathon. The 13th annual MORE/SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon brings together 10,000 women for a day of fun and fitness in NYC. Join everyone… (Health & Fitness) |
| 08/13/16 | 10th Annual Great Jazz on The Great Hill Concert. Celebrate the 90th birthday of jazz legend Jimmy Heath at the Central Park Conservancy's 10th annual Great Jazz on the Great Hil… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 08/24/16 | 2016 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: I Am Legend. Show at Landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Gates open at 6:30 pm; DJ from 6:30 pm until movie starts a… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/25/16 | 2016 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: Tootsie. Show at Landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Gates open at 6:30 pm; DJ from 6:30 pm until movie starts a… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/26/16 | 2016 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: Desperately Seeking Susan. Show at Landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Gates open at 6:30 pm; DJ from 6:30 pm until movie starts a… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/27/16 | 2016 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: Stuart Little. Show at Landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Gates open at 6:30 pm; DJ from 6:30 pm until movie starts a… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 10/28/18 | Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla. Enjoy pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts, spooky stories, a costume parade, and most of all the Conservancy's signature Pumpkin F… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
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