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Run the Runways: Floyd Bennett Field’s Birthday Bash!
May
3

Run the Runways: Floyd Bennett Field’s Birthday Bash!

Celebrate New York City's first municipal airport with a day of fun, movement, and adventure! Lace-up your sneakers and join us for a fun run across the same historic airstrips where aviation legends once soared. After the run, keep the party going with an afternoon of music, games and creativity. Come run, dance, explore, and celebrate the legacy of this park while making new memories with family and friends.

Event Highlights:

  • Fun Run on Historic Runways – Join us for a 2 mile walk, jog, or run.

  • DJ Dance Party – Celebrate with music, movement, and high-energy fun!

  • Community Artwork – Help us decorate a giant birthday card for Floyd Bennett Field and add your creativity to a collaborative masterpiece.

  • Scavenger Hunts – Search for clues inside Hangar B exhibits and explore the park's rich collection of historic aircraft!

  • Kid’s Craft: Make Your Own Airplane Wings – Let little aviators create and soar across the lawn with DIY Wings!

  • Lawn Games & Picnic Space – Bring your picnic, play classic games, and enjoy the fresh spring air.

Circuit shuttles to Hangar B

  • Hop on a free Circuit shuttle to Hangar B to see the remarkably restored historic aircraft. Hop back on the shuttle when you are finished to return to the main event.

*Registration for Fun Run required. Unregistered guests are welcome for all other activities.

Need a ride to the event? Consider catching a ride with Circuit

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The Many Lives of Howard Hughes
Feb
16

The Many Lives of Howard Hughes

  • Floyd Bennett Field - Ryan Visitor Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join a park ranger to examine the many different careers of record -breaking Floyd Bennett Field aviator Howard Hughes.

All programs are subject to cancellation due to weather. Please check the National Park Service website or Instagram on the day of program for any updates.

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"New York's Most Useful Citizen": The Life of Jacob Riis
Feb
2

"New York's Most Useful Citizen": The Life of Jacob Riis

Join a park ranger at Floyd Bennett Field’s Ryan Visitor Center to examine the life and career of journalist and park advocate Jacob Riis and see why one of Gateway National Recreation Area’s most visited sites is named in his honor.

All programs are subject to cancellation due to weather. Please check the National Park Service website or Instagram on the day of program for any updates.

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