Check out a worm on Wild Wednesdays on the High LIne
Think about traveling “up” this summer, that is, “up” to The High Line. It might not seem like a summer destination, but with the ribbon cutting yesterday of the new section of the High Line, you will. Today is the first full day that the section is open to the public. The High Line is now a full mile long, running from Gansevoort Street to West 30th Street, connecting the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen. All summer long you can touch a squirmy worm, go on a bug hunt or watch a dance performance at the mile-long park. They have some interesting activities planned that change monthly, so be sure to check their Event Calendar for up to date information.
Have a stroller or wheelchair? Don’t worry, The High Line is fully wheelchair-accessible, with a new elevator located at West 30th Street, and another located at West 23rd Street and scheduled to open by the end of June, supplementing two existing elevators at West 14th Street and West 16th Street.
Here is the lineup for the summer.
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays begin June 8 and take place weekly throughout the summer. Each week will feature a new activity. The Children’s Workyard Kit is also available during Wild Wednesdays, where children can build their own work with real lumber planks, simple tools, and natural materials.
Location: Chelsea Market Passage, on the High Line near West 16th Street
Time: 4-6 pm
FREE, no RSVP required.
Ages 4+
Saturday Play: Sound and Movement
Every Saturday from June to August, families are invited to get creative with hands-on art activities on the High Line. Create art projects inspired by the beautiful park views and the site-specific public art on view throughout the High Line. Each month, they will focus on a different theme from the work of artists in High Line Art program. This month, they will put on their dancing shoes and listening caps with activities inspired by the work of Stephen Vitiello, Julianne Schwartz, and the Trisha Brown Dance Company. The Children’s Workyard Kit is also available during Saturday Play, where children can build their own work with real lumber planks, simple tools, and natural materials.
Location: TBD, check site
Time: 10 am- 12 pm
FREE, no RSVP required.
All ages
Second Saturday Play: Roof Dance Relay with Trisha Brown Dance Company
Second Saturdays feature special programs developed with visiting teaching artists and professional artists from the High Line Art program. This month, the Trisha Brown Dance Company will lead three 40-minute-long movement workshops drawing inspiration from Brown’s 1971 work, Roof Piece. Families will experiment with sending and receiving movements to one another, exploring Trisha Brown’s particular style with three of Trisha Brown Dance Company’s own dancers. After learning movements from Brown’s work, families are invited to return at 5:00 PM to watch Roof Piece performed by Trisha Brown Dance Company on surrounding buildings.
Time: 10 am- 12 pm
Trisha Brown Dance Company will lead three Roof Dance Relays:
10:00 – 10:40 AM
10:40 AM – 11:20 AM
11:20 AM – Noon
Saturday Play takes place weekly throughout the summer. The Children’s Workyard Kit is also available during Saturday Play, where children can build their own work with real lumber planks, simple tools, and natural materials.
Location: 14th Street Passage on the High Line
FREE, no RSVP required. Maximum of 35 kids per session, with first come, first served.
All ages
Saturday Play: Looking Up, Looking Down
Every Saturday from June to August, families are invited to get creative with hands-on art activities on the High Line. Create art projects inspired by the beautiful park views and the site-specific public art on view throughout the High Line. Each month, we’ll focus on a different theme from the work of artists in High Line Art program. This month, we’ll use eagle eyes to spot unique views from the High Line with activities inspired by the work of Spencer Finch and Kim Beck. The Children’s Workyard Kit is also available during Saturday Play, where children can build their own work with real lumber planks, simple tools, and natural materials.
Location: The Lawn, on the High Line near West 23rd Street.
Time: 10 am- 12 pm
FREE, no RSVP required.
Ages 4+
High Line Details:
There are new access points (West 23rd Street, West 26th Street, West 28th Street, and West 30th Street, supplementing the five existing access points at Gansevoort Street, West 14th Street, West 16th Street, and West 18th Street, and West 20th Street. )
Free admission (all visitors, all hours).
Have a stroller or wheelchair? Don’t worry, The High Line is fully wheelchair-accessible, with a new elevator located at West 30th Street, and another located at West 23rd Street and scheduled to open by the end of June, supplementing two existing elevators at West 14th Street and West 16th Street.
Getting to the High Line:
The High Line can be reached via the following methods of public transportation:
Subway
L / A / C / E to 14th Street & 8th Avenue
C / E to 23rd Street & 8th Avenue
1 / 2 / 3 to 14th Street & 7th Avenue
1 to 18th Street & 7th Avenue
1 to 23rd Street & 7th Avenue
Bus
M11 to Washington Street
M11 to 9th Avenue
M14 to 9th Avenue
M23 to 10th Avenue
M34 to 10th Avenue