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2023 It’s My Park! Programing
KIDS EXPLORE CORNER
Spread out in the park and learn about nature and sustainability with Street Lab. Explore with books, coloring pages, science equipment, and natural specimens.
STORY TIME
Gather to enjoy a kid's story time presented by The Very Hungary Caterpillar Show. Experience Eric Carlle’s classic stories like you’ve never seen them before.
PLANTING STATION
Start your garden at Its My Park! Day. Get your hands in the dirt with plant starters provided by GrowNYC from the Union Square Greenmarket.
COMPOSTING DEMO
Learn the science of composting with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. Experience how food is composted, learn how to compost at home, and see where to drop off food scraps in Union Square Park.
FACE PAINTING
Get decked out with face painting happening throughout the entire event. Kids are encouraged to get designs of their favorite flowers, trees, animals, fruits, and veggies in celebration of Union Square Park.
MURAL COLORING
Connect with nature through arts and crafts. Kids can get creative and help fill in a giant coloring mural of a Union Square Park scene, depicting ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in parks and at home.
REFRESHMENTS
Refuel throughout the day with refreshments from Ole & Steen. Don’t miss their legendary cinnamon socials and coffee for parents.
PARK PLAYGROUND CLEANUP
Help us keep Union Square Park clean, bright, and beautiful. Sign up to volunteer at It's My Park! Day, assisting with projects to help maintain our playground.
AND MUCH MORE…
Keep an eye out for more partners and more FUN at this year’s It’s My Park! Day.
Who
Everyone!
