Indigenous People’s Day School Holiday in Prospect Park
Monday, October 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Prospect Park Alliance · New York, NY
About this event
Enjoy family friendly programming in Prospect Park on the school holiday for Indigenous People’s Day. Nature Exploration, 10 am – 3 pm Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center during the school holiday. Leaf Litter, 10–3 pm: Ever wondered what’s hiding beneath the leaves on the forest floor? Well, there are seeds, leaves, insects, and much more! Join us for our hands-on leaf litter activity to learn all about it. Animal Encounter, 1–2 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 1 pm. Fall Leaf Discovery, 2–3 pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 2 pm. ReImagine Lefferts Open Hours, 12–5 pm Lefferts Historic House, Free Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples of Lenapehoking, whose unceded lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family. Carousel Rides, 12–5 pm Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Unlimited with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with the park’s beloved Carousel. Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!
Event details
- Date and time
- Monday, October 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Prospect Park Alliance · New York, NY
- Category
- Museums & exhibitions
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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