OUTDOORS Tours & Hikes ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING This week: "The World ...
ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
This week: "The World of Edith Wharton," Fri. at 7; "Scenic Soho," Sat. at 3:15; "Splendid Grand Central Terminal," Sat. at 5; "Idyllic Island," Sun. at 3:15; "Haunted Greenwich Village," Sun. at 7; 212-265-2663 for res. & meeting places, all tours $5.
BEHIND THE FENCES
Take opportunity to explore Brooklyn's jewel?Prospect Park; 718-965-6988 for meeting place; Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 3, free [through 11/30].
BERNIE'S NEW YORK
Weekly tours offered by Bernie Cohen. This week, Chelsea: "Vestiges of the Geenteel"; 718-655-1883 for meeting place; Sun. at 2, $10.
BIG ONION WALKING TOURS
"Brooklyn Bridge & Brooklyn Heights," Sat. at 1; "Immigrant NY," Sun. at 1; "NY Discovered," Mon. at 1; 212-439-1090 for meeting place; all tours $10-$12.
BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Tours this week incl. "Water, Energy & Time Warps on the B-Q Boundary," Sat. at 11 & "Gowanus Through an Artist's Eye," Sun. at 11; 718-788-8500 ext.401; call for meeting place; $8, $5 st.
BROWNSTONE BROOKLYN
From Park Slope to Brooklyn Heights this intimate "New York Like A Native Tour" is limited to 8 people; RSVP 718-393-7537 for meeting place; Sat. at 10, $20 incl. lunch [through 11/4].
CENTRAL PARK WALKING TOURS
"Conservatory Garden" (sign language tours available), Sat. at 11; "The History of Central Park's Northern End," Sat. at 11; "Views From the Past," Sat. 1; "Introduction to Orienteering," Sun. at 11; 212-360-2727 for meeting places; free.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Licensed guide Philip Schoenberg's tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. "The American Indian Heritage of Manhattan Island: From Wampum to Wall St.," Sat. at 2; "The Poles & Their Neighbors in the East Village," Sun. at 2; 888-377-4455 for meeting place; $10.
FALL BIRD WALKS IN CENTRAL PARK
Naturalist Stephen Quinn heads weekly expedition on bird identification using habitat, behavior & songs as clues; American Museum of Natural History, 79th St. (Central Park W.), 212-769-5100; Weds.-Tues., call for times, $65 [through 10/25].
FOODS OF NEW YORK
"A Food Adventure of Greenwich Village" explores restaurants & specialty shops both new & old; 732-636-4650 or foodtours@aol.com for res. & meeting place; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 11:30-1:30, $25 incl. lunch.
GREENWICH VILLAGE CLUB CRAWL
Guided tours of NY music clubs. "Blues, Jazz & more Blues," Weds. & Tues.; "Blues, Rock & Swing Dance," Fri. & Sat.; 212-875-7019 for res., times & meeting place, $20 incl. live music.
GREENWICH VILLAGE LITERARY PUB CRAWL
Actors from The New Ensemble Theater Co. lead tour of four pubs giving literary histories & performances. Stops incl. Chumley's, the Cornelia St. Cafe, McBell's, the Cedar Tavern & the White Horse Tavern; meet at the White Horse Tavern, 567 Hudson St. (11th St.), 212-613-5796; Sat. at 2, $12, $9 st./s.c.
GREENWOOD CEMETERY
Tour of 478 acres of lakes, plants, birds & famous resting places; meet at 5th Ave. (25th St.), Bklyn., 718-469-5277; Sun. at 1, $6.
I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN TOURS
Experience "The Magnificent Millionaire's Mile"; meet at General Sherman statue, 5th Ave. (59th St.), 732-270-5277; Sun. at 1, $10.
LES SHOPPING TOUR
Shopping tour of Orchard St. district; meet at Katz's Deli, 205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.); 212-226-9010; Sun. at 11, free.
LES TENEMENT MUSEUM TOURS
"Streets Where We Lived," tour of LES plus history of immigrants who settled there; 212-431-0233 for meeting place, Sat. & Sun. at 1:00 & 2:30, $7-$9.
MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY WALKING TOURS
"Historic Harlem," Sat. at 1; "NY in the Romantic Era," Sat. at 1; "Rockefeller Center," Sun. at 1; "The High Rise Since 1975," Mon. at 11:30; 212-935-3960; call for res. & locations, $10-$15.
NY BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS
"Garden Highlights Tour," "Forest Tour" & "Bird Walk"; NY Botanical Garden; 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700; Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 3:30, free w/garden adm.
NYC CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
This week: "Millionaire's Mile," meet at NW corner of W. 58th St. (5th Ave.), 212-979-2388; Sun. at 2, $10.
NYC DISCOVERY TOURS
Walking tours of "Little Italy History & Tasting Tour" & "John Lennon's New York"; RSVP 212-465-3331 for meeting place & times; Sat. & Sun., all tours $12.
STREET SMARTS NY
"Greenwich Village Past & Present," Sat. at 2; "From Pages to Pavement," Sat. at 2; "Ghostly Greenwich Village," Sat. at 6; "Elegance & Ale," Sat. at 6; "The East Village," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting places; all tours $10.
WAVE HILL
This week: "Nature Walk" w/Peter Mott; Wave Hill, W. 249th St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; Sat. at 11, call for price.
THE "WILDMAN" IS COMING...
Nature & ecology walk with "Wildman" Steve Brill, Mon. in Forest Park; 718-291-6825 for meeting places & times, $10, $5 kids.
Parades, Fairs & Outdoor Sporting Events
AUTUMN CRAFTS ON COLUMBUS
Over 150 craft artists exhibit sponsored by the American Arts & Crafts Alliance; Columbus Ave. (betw. 77th & 81st Sts.), 212-866-2239; Sat. & Sun. 10-5:30, free.
AUTUMN JUBILEE
Arts, crafts, food & entertainment; 2nd Ave. (betw. 23rd & 34th Sts.), 212-809-4900; Sun. 11-6, free.
BLADE NIGHT MANHATTAN
Join 100+ skaters on two-hour tour of city; meet at SW corner of Union Sq. Pk. (14th St.), 212-673-2933 or www.geocities.com/bladenightnyc.com; Weds. at 8, free [through 10/25].
COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Food, arts, crafts, antiques & food; B'way (betw. Battery Pl. & Fulton St.), 212-809-4900; Mon. 11-6, free.
CZECH INDEPENDENCE DAY BLOCK PARTY
Music, folk arts, Czech foods & lots to keep the kiddies occupied; E. 83rd St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 212-288-0830; 1-7, free.
HARVEST FEST
Celebrate new season & show community spirit. Food, raffles, dance, music & events for the kids; 6th St. & Ave. B Gardens, 212-982-5673; Sat. at 2, free.
NYC OYSTER FESTIVAL
Fourth annual answer to your sensual healing needs w/Blue Point oysters, music & wine; Layfayette St. (E. 4th St.), 212-777-1089; Sat. 12-9, call for price.