OUTDOORS Tours & Hikes ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING This week: "The World ...
ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
This week: "The World of Edith Wharton," Sat. at 11:30; "Haunted Greenwich Village," Sat. at 1:15; "Magnificent Grand Central Terminal," Sat. at 3:15; "Lights, Camera, Action," Sun. at 11:30; "Marilyn Monroe's Manhattan," Sun. at 1:30; "Idyllic Island," Sun. at 3:30; 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, Lower East Side "Home of the Immigrants"; 718-655-1883 for meeting place; Sun. at 2, $10.
BIG ONION WALKING TOURS
"Immigrant New York," Sat. at 1; "The Upper East Side," Sat. at 1; "Soho & Nolita," Sun. at 1; 212-439-1090 for meeting place; all tours $10-$12.
BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
This week "Brooklyn's Music Scene Through Time & Space," Sat. at 1:30; 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
"A Road Once Traveled: The History of Central Park's Northern End," Sat. at 11; "Conservatory Garden" (sign language tours available), Sat. at 11; "Views From the Past," Sat. 1; "Reservoir Roundabout," Sun.; 212-360-2727 for meeting places; free.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Licensed guide Philip Schoenberg leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "Child Friendly Ramble: Child Friendly Spirits of Washington Sq.," Sat. at 12; "Edgar Allan Poe & His Ghostly Friends," Sat. at 2; "Theodore Roosevelt's Union Sq. & John F. Kennedy's Gramercy Park," 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 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 Ft. Hamilton Pkwy. (McDonald Ave.), Bklyn., 718-469-5277; Sun. at 1, $6.
I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN TOURS
Experience "Soho, Yesterday & Today"; meet at SE corner B'way (Houston St.), 732-270-5277; Sat. 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
"Midtown Oases by Night," Weds. at 6; "The Flatiron District: Madison Square Park & Environs," Fri. at 11; "Merchants, Mayors & Magnificence," Fri. at 1; "Greenwich Village & Washington Square," Sat. at 11; "DUMBO & Fulton Ferry," Sun. at 10:30; "Creating Midtown," Mon. at 11:30; "Greenwich Village," Tues. at 11; "Author's Insider Tour," Tues. at 11:30; 212-935-3960 for res. & locations; $10-$15.
NYC CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
This week: "Millionaire's Mile," meet at NW corner of 58th St. (5th Ave.), 212-979-2388; Sun. at 2, $10.
NYC DISCOVERY TOURS
Walking tours of "Central Park in Autumn" & "The Lower East Side & Brooklyn Bridge"; RSVP 212-465-3331 for meeting place & times; Sat. & Sun., all tours $12.
RADICAL HARLEM TOUR
See Black Panther headquarters, Langston Hughes House, Marcus Garvey Park & more; meet at 306 Malcolm X Blvd. (125th St.), 718-492-0069; Sun. at 1, $10.
STREET SMARTS NY
"Soho Ghosts," Sat. at 2; "Joe Sent Me," Sat. at 6; "Ghosts on B'way," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting places; all tours $10.
THE "WILDMAN" IS COMING...
Nature & ecology walk with "Wildman" Steve Brill, Sat. in Prospect Park & Sun. in Putnam State Park; 718-291-6825 for meeting places & times, $10, $5 kids.
Parades, Fairs & Outdoor Sporting Events
AMERICA'S WALK FOR DIABETES & FITNESS FESTIVAL
Five-mile route along Hudson River. Breakfast & lunch provided for participants plus vendors & entertainment at finish line; Riverside Park, Riverside Dr. (103rd St.), 800-254-WALK; Sun., call for times.
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 [through 10/22].
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.
B'WAY FALL FESTIVAL
More than 400 vendors sell their wares on B'way (86th-96th Sts.), 212-764-6330; 11-6, free.
FAST & FABULOUS CYCLING CLUB
Bike rides for gay & lesbian New Yorkers. This week, 50 miles to "Nyack"?all bikes welcome; 212-567-7160 or e-mail bob@nylink.com for info; Sun., call for time & price.
THE JAPANESE AUTUMN GARDEN: MOMIJIGARI
Traditional garden offers maples, bonsai & cascading mums; NY Botanical Garden; 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700; call for times, free w/garden adm. [through 11/19].
LEXINGTON AVE. FALL FESTIVAL
Antiques, arts & crafts, food & jewelry; Lexington Ave. (betw. 34th & 42nd Sts.), 212-764-6330; Sun. 11-6, free.
MINDS IN MOTION 5K WALK
Benefits Minds in Motion Depression Awareness Campaign; 800-890-1100 for location, reg. & time; Sun.
URBAN PARK RANGERS PRESENT URBAN STAR FEST 2000
Over 20 telescopes will be set up for public gazing plus fables & folklore about the heavens; Sheep Meadow, Central Park, (69th St.), 212-360-2771; Sat. 6-9; free.
WALK THE WALK
Sixth annual 3-mile walk to benefit organ & tissue donation; call the National Kidney Foundation of New York/New Jersey at 800-63-DONATE for more info; Sun.