Diwali School Holiday in Prospect Park
Enjoy family friendly programming in Prospect Park on the school holiday for Indigenous People’s Day.
Nature Exploration, 10 am–3 pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs the school holiday for Diwali at the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
- 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 Nature Walk, 2–3 pm: Join us as we discover the wonders of nature! Are you curious about how invasive insects, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter? You’ll get hands-on experience in citizen science as we observe how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect trees from pests. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 2 pm.
ReImagine Lefferts Open Hours, 12–4 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!