Green-Wood

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, visit the grave of one of America’s greatest artists, and much more.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with New York State and CDC guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Historic Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: This tour includes climbing stairs and walking on grassy and uneven terrain. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave the tour early.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

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Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
Special Seasonal Discount! This tour price has been reduced by $5 (discount already applied).

Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, visit the grave of one of America’s greatest artists, and much more.

Price: $25, and $20 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with New York State and CDC guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Historic Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: This tour includes climbing stairs and walking on grassy and uneven terrain. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave the tour early.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Green-Wood After Hours
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-04 19:00 - 21:00
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

Price: $30, $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with New York State and CDC guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear and bring flashlights.The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities—as well as those in your party—before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Birding in Peace
2024-04-21 06:00 - 07:30, 2024-04-28 06:00 - 07:30, 2024-05-01 06:00 - 07:30, 2024-05-05 06:00 - 07:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it in advance here.

And depending when you stop by, you may see a variety of different species passing through:

Price: $20, $15 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Early Spring Migration (April)

Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.

Peak Spring Migration (May to mid-June)

From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.

Summer Birding (Late June to August)

In July we should see the offspring of our resident red-tailed hawk bravely preparing to leave the nest. Warbler songs will be replaced by chirring cicadas and the tweets of fledgling birds. Butterflies and dragonflies are abundant. By late-July, expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Birds & Binoculars: Family Nature Exploration
2024-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Gather your flock and join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure! We’re teaming up with The Feminist Bird Club for an unforgettable exploration of the feathered wonders that grace the grounds of The Green-Wood Cemetery.

Imagine strolling through a lush oasis, amidst century-old trees and historic gravestones, finding curious surprises at every turn. Led by our passionate and knowledgeable guide and equipped with binoculars, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through this historic landmark.

Price: $25, $20 for members, $5 for children ages 4-12

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Walking Tour(see details below)

From vibrant songbirds to graceful waterfowl, discover the diverse avian species that find refuge or make a pit stop in this tranquil greenspace. As you explore the grounds of Green-Wood, keep your eyes peeled for the birds on your bingo card. Spot a bird? Mark it off and we’ll see who will be first to get five in a row and shout “Bingo!”

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone to discover and appreciate.

This event is recommended for children, ages 4-12. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 4 and older) are required to purchase tickets.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 4.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

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Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
2024-04-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-05-05 13:00 - 14:30
Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature!

On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn; learn of the massive fire that struck the Brooklyn Theatre in 1876; pay your respects to the maestro, Leonard Bernstein; and discover much more.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Already a Member?

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Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Phantom Waves: Amir ElSaffar
2024-04-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-24 20:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-25 20:30 - 21:30
A Performance in the Historic Chapel

Phantom Waves is an innovative music series crafted for the distinctive acoustic spaces of Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and Catacombs. Headlined by musicians making waves with experimental approaches to voice, instrumentation, and composition, the series offers immersive sonic journeys that blur the line between the living and the spectral.

Price: $40, and $35 for members.

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The 2024 series is curated by acclaimed performer Gelsey Bell, recognized by The New York Times as “one of New York’s most adventurous musicians.”

Courtesy of the artist

Amir ElSaffar has created a unique musical language: blending the sounds of his ancestral heritage—the Iraqi Maqam—with jazz, classical, and other Western genres. He is one of the few musicians in the world who perform maqam, a centuries old, now endangered tradition in Arabic music. A classically trained trumpeter, he has innovated new techniques to perform microtones and ornaments idiomatic to Arabic music that are not typically heard on the instrument. The New York Times described ElSaffar as a “celebrated trumpeter and composer who explores vital connections between jazz and Arabic music.”. For this intimate solo performance, ElSaffar breathes new life into ancient Iraqi melodies with his expressive and evocative sound, inviting listeners to join him in entering into meditative trance-like states. To learn more about his work, visit ElSaffar’s website.

Click here to view all concerts in the 2024 Phantom Waves series.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Be On Time! There is no late entry to this performance.

This performance takes place in the Historic Chapel.

Where To Go: Contactless check-in ONLY takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232). No paper or e-tickets will be necessary, attendees will be checked in by name.

For Your Comfort and Safety: The 5-minute walk to the Historic Chapel includes uneven terrain and stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

Please note that the Historic Chapel is a historic building with stairs and is not ADA accessible or compliant.

6:30pm Performance: Arrive at the Main Entrance for check-in no later than 6:20pm.

8:30pm Performance: Arrive at the Main Entrance for check-in no later than 8:20pm.

Further information about arrival and concert notes will be sent in advance to attendees.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Moonlight Tour
2024-04-24 20:30 - 22:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Join other fearless trekkers to explore Green-Wood’s intriguing monuments and unforgettable Catacombs under the glow of the full moon. Historian Jeff Richman leads these immensely popular walking tours, which begin at sunset and are accompanied by the ethereal and atmospheric sounds of live accordion music. Buy your tickets soon; these tours always sell out.

Price: $30, $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 4.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Already a Member?

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Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Roots of Tomorrow: Arbor Day Family Tree Planting
2024-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at Green-Wood for a day of environmental stewardship and community as we celebrate Arbor Day with our “Roots of Tomorrow” family tree planting event! Bring your loved ones and become a part of a greener future by planting trees together. This event aims to foster environmental awareness, promote family involvement, and beautify our community.

We’ll gather at the Sunset Park Entrance (35th Street and Fourth Avenue), where you’ll work with Green-Wood’s seasoned horticulturalists and educators to plant trees and learn more about their important role in our ecosystem.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Free. Registration is required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Before Registering, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: This event is free but registration is required. Families may register at the event if there are available places left.

Where To Go: please enter the Cemetery and check in at the Sunset Park Entrance at Fourth Avenue and 35th Street. Cemetery staff will direct you to the nearby planting area

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable attire for planting trees outdoors, taking weather into account. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Participants wearing improper footwear may not be able to assist in all tasks for their safety. All gloves, equipment and other materials will be provided and distributed at the discretion of Cemetery staff.

Accessibility: This event takes place outdoors and involves walking, standing, bending, lifting, shoveling, and touching dirt and mulch.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with this event, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.There is no rain date for this event.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Exit Strategy: Community Days
2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00
Green-Wood’s artist in residence Adam Tendler invites you to contribute to his upcoming installation Exit Strategy (opening June 2024). Exit Strategy is a site specific installation in Green-Wood’s Fort Hamilton Gatehouse that interrogates the complex relationship between grief and personal identity, creating an immersive environment that meditates on how we attach ourselves to memories and physical objects, and the possibilities for letting them go. The installation will incorporate content contributed by members of the Green-Wood community, like you.

Price: Free.

In-Person Event(see details below)

There are few ways to participate:

At the Cemetery: Visit the artist’s studio in the Fort Hamilton Gatehouse on March 30th, April 27th, or May 11th between 11:00 am–3:00 pm where you may: (1) write a reflection about someone you have lost or where you are in your life (think journal entry) and/or (2) contribute a memento belonging to a departed loved one (We recommend an article of clothing).*

From Anywhere: Send a recording or voice memo of yourself sharing about people you have lost and/or your current emotional state to the email address exitstrategy@green-wood.com.*

These community days are presented as part of Green-Wood’s Death Education programming, through which we aim to grow closer to death, dying, grief, and loss in healthy and community-driven ways. As music is our universal language, death is one of the great universal truths; we will come together to sit with both of them as we process our individual grief and participate in honoring our collective grief.

* All submitted materials will be incorporated into the artist’s work either visually or sonically, and the final piece will open to the public in June. All submissions will be kept anonymous, are final, and cannot be returned. Materials will be destroyed or removed, along with the artist’s work, in a public ceremony that culminates the exhibit.

The Fort Hamilton Gatehouse is located just inside Green-Wood’s Fort Hamilton Parkway Entrance (Fort Hamilton Parkway and Micieli Place). It is an approximately 10 minute walk from the Fort Hamilton F and G Train Station.

Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
2024-04-28 10:00 - 11:30
You may know birding expert Rob Jett from his Birding in Peace tours. You know, the ones that meet at 6 am? Always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but not a morning person? This tour is for you!

The early birder might “get the worm” but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join Rob and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the many feathered friends of Green-Wood.

Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-member guests

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You can expect to see different species on each tour. April marks the start of spring migration so you may see (and hear!) varieties of pine warblers, woodpeckers, and songbirds perched on blooming trees. June is within peak spring migration, during which 163 species of birds have been recorded at Green-Wood. You may see birds ranging from wood warblers to ruby-throated hummingbirds!

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes hills as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members only events.

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Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

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Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

City Nature Challenge Family Day
2024-04-28 10:00 - 13:00
Presented in partnership with Genspace

Green-Wood is the perfect place for families to explore nature! In partnership with our friends at Genspace (a community biology lab in Brooklyn), we have planned an adventurous morning of activities and learning for kids of all ages.

Expert naturalists will be there to guide and assist you in collecting collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants for the City Nature Challenge. Microscopy activity stations will offer an opportunity to view nature up close.

Price: Free. Registration recommended.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

At 11am, Clarinda Mac Low and Carolyn Hall, Genspace creative programs coordinators and the creators of Sunk Shore, will lead a 45-minute time-traveling walking experience about how the climate crisis affects the trees at Green-Wood.

What is the City Nature Challenge? Every year, for four days, people in cities across the world join together to find and identify as many species of wildlife as possible. To participate, all you need is a smart phone with a camera and an iNaturalist account and we’ll help you photograph wildlife at Green-Wood to contribute to one of the world’s largest citizen science projects.

Free. Registration is recommended, but not required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Before Reserving Your Spot, Please Note:

To ensure everyone’s safety, attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Where to go: Please enter Green-Wood through the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street) and find the event “home base” at Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel

There is no check in for this event. Registration just helps us know how many people to expect.

A schedule of walks with expert naturalist guides will be announced closer to the event date.

This program will proceed rain or shine. In case of extreme weather, the event may end early. Please wear weather appropriate shoes and clothes.

If you want to contribute to the city Nature Challenge, we recommend you download the iNaturalist mobile app on your mobile device and create a profile (if you don’t already have one). All instructions and links to the mobile app can be found on iNaturalist. If you’re not sure how, volunteers will help you do so at the event.

And Then, Now
2024-05-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-05 11:00 - 13:00
Saturday May 4th, 4-6pmSunday May 5th, 11-1pm and 2-4pmMonday May 6th, 6:30-8:30pm

And Then, Now, is an immersive performative walk exploring the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our collective humanity. Choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with Glass Clouds Ensemble, participants will traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation.

Price: $30, and $25 for members.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

This interactive site-specific work is inspired by the Cemetery itself, a historic site where the echoes of the past can have tangible connections to and impacts on our present.

For a discounted $18 ticket for students, seniors, or artists, please email us at events@green-wood.com for a discount code.

Rain date: In case of inclement weather, a postponed performance will be held on Wednesday, May 8th 6:30-8:30pm

Credits:

Concept, Direction, and Choreography; Jody Oberfelder

Dancers: Mariah Anton-Arters, Andi Farley Shimota, Michael Greenberg, Jody Oberfelder, Justin Lynch

Musicians: Glass Clouds Ensemble: Raina Arnett (violin,) Noémie Chemali (viola,) Marisa Karchin (voice)

Costumes: Reid & Harriet

Dramaturg: Rebekah Morin

Sound Design: Sean Hagerty

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes hills as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. Flashlights are strongly encouraged for those taking place after sunset.

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

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Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Pride & Performance: Soul Showcase
2024-05-04 16:00 - 19:00
In partnership with Death of the Party and Brooklyn Community Pride Center

Join us for an open-mic style variety showcase about grief and loss centering voices of the LGBTQ+ community.

Green-Wood is hosting Death of the Party for their first-ever variety showcase, inviting talented individuals to perform their works surrounding themes of loss. Founded by Melanie Wilson, Death of the Party is a growing community for grieving LGBTQ+ folks and allies who have experienced the death of someone close. Their mission is to host community events that facilitate creative ways to express and explore grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Hosted by The Green-Wood Cemetery in partnership with Death of the Party and Brooklyn Community Pride Center, share your original, grief inspired poetry, music, comedy, spoken word, or dance with fellow LGBTQ+ artists and allies who understand loss. After the “Soul Showcase,” enjoy mingling at a post-show mixer. It is not required that you perform; for those who want to just sit back and experience others’ art, please grab a ticket and bring your friends.

To sign-up as a performer, please fill out this form. We will curate the performance line-up to ensure variety prior to the event. We appreciate you sharing your talents and soul with us.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where to go: Contactless check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walk for Kids
2024-05-05 11:00 - 12:30
Taking your family for a walk around Green-Wood, you’re bound to be amazed by radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees at every turn. Embark on an engaging and family-friendly exploration of Green-Wood’s natural wonders. Kids will learn to make observations and identify the characteristics of their “green neighbors,” fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and inspiring the next generation of environmental advocates!

Price: $25, $20 for members, $5 for children ages 4-12

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Walking Tour(see details below)

This event is recommended for children, ages 4-12. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 4 and older) are required to purchase tickets.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 4.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.
