Labor Day

Join Prospect Park Alliance on Labor Day for special family programming at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House, and 1912 Carousel!

Labor Day Nature Exploration:
12–4 pm, Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

  • Discovery Pack, 12–3 pm, The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our Discovery Packs, ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families.

  • Bird Nerd Game Hour, 1–2 pm, Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!

  • Animal Encounter, 2-3 pmJoin Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.

  • Nature on the Go!, 3-4 pmAn Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us. This program leaves promptly at 3 pm.

Race Around the Farm Yard:
2–4 pm, Lefferts Historic House, $3 suggested donation
Get out and get moving in the Lefferts yard! The whole family can participate in potato sack races, spoon races, stilts and other old fashioned games.

Carousel Rides:
12–6 pm, Children’s Corner, $2.50 per ride, $11.50 for a book of 5 tickets, free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership
Celebrate with a ride on the Park’s beloved 1912 carousel. Join the Alliance at the $150 level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!