Join Friends of McGolrick for our monthly park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! Tools provided. All ages are welcome. 🗑️

Join Friends of McGolrick alongside NYC Parks Stewardship for a Winter Tree ID Walk.

Without their leaves, trees make you slow down and really look. We’ll learn how to spot the clues hiding in plain sight, from bark texture and branching patterns to buds and silhouettes. You’ll leave knowing your London planes from your red buds and seeing the park a little differently for the rest of the season.

All ages welcome. Dress warm, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your curiosity. Winter is when the trees tell their quiet stories. For more info, please click here!

This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.

Join Friends of McGolrick for our monthly park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! Tools provided. All ages are welcome. 🗑️

Join us for a winter fundraiser on February 1st at Ferox!

Ferox will donate a portion of ticket sales for sessions booked on February 1 to Friends of McGolrick’s fundraising efforts. This money goes directly toward park care, improvements, and programming. Book a session using this code, and tell your friends!

👉 Purchase tickets here.

Join Friends of McGolrick for our monthly park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! Tools provided. All ages are welcome. 🗑️

Join Friends of McGolrick and the NYC Parks Department to use our neighborhood Christmas Tree mulch to care for the park’s trees.

Creating a ring of mulch around the tree base helps support root health by providing nutrients, retaining moisture, and protecting the trees from mowers!

Please meet at the McGolrick Park Farmer’s Market table beginning at 10 am on January 11. Dress suited for gardening!

Join Friends of McGolrick for our monthly park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! Tools provided. All ages are welcome. 🗑️

Join us on December 4 for a nighttime tree walk during the next and last full moon of 2025, also known as the Cold Moon. 

Arborist John Kilcullen of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation will lead a tour around our beautiful park, where he will dive into the history of the park’s amazing trees, including our ash tree, award-winning eastern redbud, and the London plane trees, which make up the park’s beautiful tree canopy.

The tour begins at 5:30pm at the Russell St. and Driggs Ave. entrance, with peak supermoon illumination at approximately 6:14pm, providing the perfect amount of light for our walk.

Our event is free, though we encourage you to RSVP here!

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.

Join Friends of McGolrick for our park cleanup beginning at 10am! The Litter Leaderboard winner will have a chance at leading the McGhoulrick Halloween parade!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! All ages are welcome. 🗑️

🎃 Join Us for the 3rd Annual McGhoulrick Halloween! 👻

When: October 31, 3PM

Where: McGolrick Park Pavilion

Step into a night of playful frights, community fun, and Halloween magic at McGhoulrick Park! Friends of McGolrick Park are brewing up another spooktacular evening for neighbors, families, and trick-or-treaters of all ages.

What to Expect

Haunted Strolls & Decor — Explore the park transformed with enchanting Halloween décor from Greenpoint Art Circle.

Trick-or-Treat Stations — Candy, treats, tarot, and other surprises.

Dance Party — Be serenaded (or spooked) by local talent.

Meet neighbors, make memories, and support your local park. Costumes encouraged!

Tips for Attendees
-BYO tote or bag for your treat haul.
-Please leave no trace behind and keep our park beautiful!

Follow us on Instagram for updates & surprise happenings.

Support & Volunteer
Want to help bring the magic? We’re always looking for volunteers to help with setup, run a station, or guide guests along.

Interested in helping? Reach out!

Grab a blanket, snacks, and your besties! We’re watching Hocus Pocus Under The Stars in McGolrick Park!

🌼 SPRING BULB PLANTING!

On October 5 join Friends of McGolrick as we beautify the park with daffodil bulbs that will bloom just in time for spring. Please dress comfortably with closed-toe shoes and get ready to dig!

Gloves and equipment will be provided. All ages are welcome.

Join Friends of McGolrick for our park cleanup beginning at 10am! The Litter Leaderboard winner will have a chance at leading the McGhoulrick Halloween parade!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! All ages are welcome. 🗑️

Join Friends of McGolrick with partners Our Temenos, for a composting workshop! Composting is a city-wide initiative designed to help divert NYC's organic waste from landfills and reduce carbon emissions that harm the environment. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Registration is encouraged.

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.

Join us for a special Sunday edition of McGolrick Art Club on October 5 at 9:30 am! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

This plein air (French for open air) style art session will be led by local artist Sebastian Deregibus.

Sketchbooks, pencils, and pastels will be available for free while supplies last. 🖌️


Additional information:

Schedule (3hrs approx)

9:30am, group meet, pep talk
10:00am, disperse to paint or draw, individual coaching
12Pm, regroup, share artwork & experience, disband

suggested Materials

Prepared art panels, small scale (4” x 6” & 5” x 7” approx), sketchbooks, or mixed media pads
Any medium; dry or water based recommended, watercolor/acrylics/color pencils/pastels/gouache/casein

Notes

bring water, to drink & to clean brushes as you work
bring a hat if it's sunny
plan to stand (if you have a portable easel) or sit (on a portable stool or park bench)
the light will change, the wind will blow and the insects will buzz, these are the hallmarks of Plein Air, embrace and enjoy :)

Join Friends of McGolrick for our park cleanup beginning at 10am! The Litter Leaderboard winner will have a chance at leading the McGhoulrick Halloween parade!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! All ages are welcome. 🗑️

Use McGolrick Park as your muse and join us for McGolrick Art Club on Saturday, September 27 at 9:30 am! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

This plein air (French for open air) style art session will be led by local artist Sebastian Deregibus.

Sketchbooks, pencils, and pastels will be available for free while supplies last. 🖌️


Additional information:

Schedule (3hrs approx)

9:30am, group meet, pep talk
10:00am, disperse to paint or draw, individual coaching
12Pm, regroup, share artwork & experience, disband

suggested Materials

Prepared art panels, small scale (4” x 6” & 5” x 7” approx), sketchbooks, or mixed media pads
Any medium; dry or water based recommended, watercolor/acrylics/color pencils/pastels/gouache/casein

Notes

bring water, to drink & to clean brushes as you work
bring a hat if it's sunny
plan to stand (if you have a portable easel) or sit (on a portable stool or park bench)
the light will change, the wind will blow and the insects will buzz, these are the hallmarks of Plein Air, embrace and enjoy :)

Join us for City Parks Foundation’s re-imagined, family-friendly, FREE production of Pippi Longstocking right here in McGolrick Park on September 13. For more info, visit cityparksfoundation.org.

Use McGolrick Park as your muse and join us for McGolrick Art Club on Saturday, August 23 at 9:30 am! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

This plein air (French for open air) style art session will be led by local artist Sebastian Deregibus.

Sketchbooks, pencils, and pastels will be available for free while supplies last 🖌️


Additional information:

Schedule (3hrs approx)

9:30am, group meet, pep talk
10:00am, disperse to paint or draw, individual coaching
12Pm, regroup, share artwork & experience, disband

suggested Materials

Prepared art panels, small scale (4” x 6” & 5” x 7” approx), sketchbooks, or mixed media pads
Any medium; dry or water based recommended, watercolor/acrylics/color pencils/pastels/gouache/casein

Notes

bring water, to drink & to clean brushes as you work
bring a hat if it's sunny
plan to stand (if you have a portable easel) or sit (on a portable stool or park bench)
the light will change, the wind will blow and the insects will buzz, these are the hallmarks of Plein Air, embrace and enjoy :)

Bring a blanket and a friend, and snag your spot on McGolrick Park’s lawn to watch Forrest Gump on the big screen under the stars. Movies begin at dusk.

Join Friends of McGolrick for our park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! 🗑️

Use McGolrick Park as your muse and join us for McGolrick Art Club on Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 am! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

This plein air (French for open air) style art session will be led by local artist Sebastian Deregibus.

Sketchbooks, pencils and pastels will be available for free while supplies last 🖌️


Additional information:

Schedule (3hrs approx)

9:30am, group meet, pep talk
10:00am, disperse to paint or draw, individual coaching
12Pm, regroup, share artwork & experience, disband

suggested Materials

Prepared art panels, small scale (4” x 6” & 5” x 7” approx), sketchbooks, or mixed media pads
Any medium; dry or water based recommended, watercolor/acrylics/color pencils/pastels/gouache/casein

Notes

bring water, to drink & to clean brushes as you work
bring a hat if it's sunny
plan to stand (if you have a portable easel) or sit (on a portable stool or park bench)
the light will change, the wind will blow and the insects will buzz, these are the hallmarks of Plein Air, embrace and enjoy :)

Use McGolrick Park as your muse and join us for McGolrick Art Club on Saturday, June 21 at 9:30 am! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

This plein air (French for open air) style art session will be led by local artist Sebastian Deregibus.

BYO supplies and inspiration! 🖌️


Additional information:

Schedule (3hrs approx)

9:30am, group meet, pep talk
10:00am, disperse to paint or draw, individual coaching
12Pm, regroup, share artwork & experience, disband

suggested Materials

Prepared art panels, small scale (4” x 6” & 5” x 7” approx), sketchbooks, or mixed media pads
Any medium; dry or water based recommended, watercolor/acrylics/color pencils/pastels/gouache/casein

Notes

bring water, to drink & to clean brushes as you work
bring a hat if it's sunny
plan to stand (if you have a portable easel) or sit (on a portable stool or park bench)
the light will change, the wind will blow and the insects will buzz, these are the hallmarks of Plein Air, embrace and enjoy :)

Join Friends of McGolrick for our park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! 🗑️

The lineup:

• 9:00 AM: McGolrick Nature Walk - Family Bird Walk + Scavenger Hunt with Local Nature Lab (binoculars provided on a first-come, first-served basis.) RSVP is recommended.

• 9:30 AM: Art project + sensory play with ARTUDIO!

• 10:00 AM: Story time with Big Stretch author Erica Marcano, stories in Spanish, Book Swap + Park Cleanup (tools provided)

• 10:30 AM: Soccer Games with Williamsburg Soccer Club, Art activity with Stay Small Art Club

• 11:00 AM: Kids Journaling with Carson Jordan

• 11:30 AM: Kids Singalong in Polish and English with DD Duet

All activities are free and open to everyone.

Private support for McGolrick Nature Walks is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.

Join Friends of McGolrick for our park cleanup beginning at 10am!

Come out, grab a picker, and keep McGolrick beautiful! 🗑️

We will also be giving away free trees at this event, courtesy of Bartlett Tree Experts!

Join us in the park for an arborist walking tour with Whitney Lewis from Bartlett Tree Experts. Plus, take a free tree home!

Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.