Car-free streets return to the Big Apple, as part of the Earth Day celebration. This is the largest event that has been held since the beginning of this program.
Many areas of the city will be closed to vehicular traffic. Each car-free sector will have activities such as live music, shows, games and workshops.
Open Streets first launched in 2016 in select areas of Manhattan… but has now expanded to all five boroughs.
In Brooklyn, there is a closure on Berry Street from Broadway to North 12th Street. In Manhattan… Broadway will be free of vehicles from 17th to 42nd streets.
New Yorkers can also take advantage of free unlimited 30-minute rides on Citi Bikes.
They simply have to use the code CARFREE23 in that application.
The event runs until 3 in the afternoon.
And if you want to celebrate Earth Day by learning or helping the planet, today there are several events that you can participate in…
For starters, there’s the Weather Arts Festival at the Queens Botanical Garden.
Your itinerary includes a tour of the farm, science experiments, composting tips, and even a bee garden demo.
Governors Island is also hosting its second annual Earth Day event.
It will have environmental education activities for all ages.
There are guided tours of the island’s weather-resistant landscapes, a bird walk, and even a hands-on workshop on making your own seed balls.
And then there’s the Earth Day celebration at Rockefeller Center.
This event includes live musical performances, face painting, a coloring station, and Earth-themed children’s book readings.
