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Monday 6am - 1am Tuesday 6am - 1am Wednesday 6am - 1am Thursday 6am - 1am Friday 6am - 1am Saturday 6am - 1am Sunday 6am - 1am

Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

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🌿 Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization. 🌿
✨Home of the Katharine Hepburn Garden 🌹

10/24/2026

We’re ready for you! 🥐✨ Come by and grab something sweet!”

10/14/2026

🎃🍂 Oktoberfest, Pumpkins Galore! 🍂🎃

📅 Saturday, Oct 24 | 1 PM – 4 PM
🌧️ Rain date: Oct 25

Our Oktoberfest Autumn Jamboree is back, better than ever, with face painting, pumpkin decorating and bowling, story-telling, crafts, carnival games and prizes. 🎨🎃🎯

Revel in the atmosphere of a country farm among scarecrows, hay bales, cornstalks and pumpkins with Halloween costumes on parade. 👻🌾

☕ Food, drinks & entertainment!
Taskin Cafe will be serving food and drink with open-mike karaoke staged on the adjacent raised platform. 🎤🎶

📚 The garden will be open with a self-guided story-book tour for kids.

🎁 Win prizes & enjoy Halloween treats!

Win prizes contributed by neighborhood eateries:
🍽️ The Alexander Restaurant (Mediterranean seafood)
🛍️ Ten Ichi Mart (Japanese grocery)
🍚 Benniebop (Korean rice bowls and kimchi)

Plus Halloween giveaways, treats and sweets! 🍬🍭

🤝 Our Community Partners

Our community partners include the Japan Society, the New York Lawn Bowling Club, Karaoke Duet, Taskin Cafe and The Family School, with special thanks to the Vanderbilt YMCA and Trader Joe’s. 💛

📣 Share the attached flyer with your friends and neighbors. Spread the word and see you soon in Dag Plaza!

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07/26/2026

Bring your unwanted documents and have them shredded. Please remember to remove all metal clips and rubber bands. Organized by Council Member Virginia Maloney Council Member Virginia Maloney in cooperation with Dept of Sanitation.

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza
East 47th St btwn 1st & 2nd Aves, Manhattan, NYC

Please remember to remove all metal clips and rubber bands before bringing your documents.
We hope to see you there! 🌿♻️

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07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Friends of Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza!

Today we celebrate the spirit of community, the beauty of public spaces, and the freedoms that allow us to gather, connect, and enjoy our city together.
Whether you're spending the day with family, friends, or simply enjoying a walk through the park, we wish you a joyful and safe Independence Day.

❤️ See you at the Plaza!

06/21/2026

💚 Happy Father's Day!
Today we celebrate all the dads in our community, especially those who generously volunteer their time to help make our park a welcoming place for everyone.

Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and example.

🌳 Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza wishes everyone a wonderful Father's Day!🌻

06/01/2026

🌳 Community. 🌱 Gardening. 🤝 Neighbors.

Spend a few hours giving back to the community and helping keep our parks beautiful. Join us at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza for an volunteer day!

📍 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
🗓️ June 6 | 10 AM–1 PM
💚 Scan the QR code to register.

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05/05/2026

Celebrate NYC Wildflower Week
and birthday of Katharine Hepburn, legendary actress and nature lover.

🗓Saturday, May 9, 1-3 PM
*Rain date, Sunday, May 10, same time

🎉 The Oscar-winning actress 🎬 loved wildflowers and planted them in the backyard of her townhouse in Turtle Bay. Today, in the public garden that bears her name, native species like goldenrod and Virginia bluebells provide essential nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. 🌷🐝

Join the party and discover the Katharine Hepburn Garden in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza.

04/30/2026

Join us as we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Katharine Hepburn 🎬✨

🎉 Katharine Hepburn Birthday Celebration
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon with:
☕ Free coffee & cake
🎶 Live music
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

💫 Free admission — everyone is welcome!

04/13/2026

🌍 Let’s celebrate our Earth together 💚

Join us for Seeds of Change, a morning full of creativity, community, and sustainability.

Come with your friends, your family, and your love for the planet 🌱
Let’s imagine, create, and grow a better future—together.

✨ Arts, crafts & games
🌿 Sustainability activities
🗳️ Vote for your favorite design

📅 April 25th | 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza

Because every small action plants a seed of change 🌱✨

Address

E. 47th St Bt 1st Avenue And 2nd Ave
New York, NY
10017

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 1am
Tuesday	6am - 1am
Wednesday	6am - 1am
Thursday	6am - 1am
Friday	6am - 1am
Saturday	6am - 1am
Sunday	6am - 1am

Website

https://hammarskjoldplaza.org/

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