The plaza offers an ideal outdoor arena for public programming.
We welcome inquiries about how to make your event a success, and frequently partner with organizations to bring new programs to the Plaza.
Celebrate Katharine Hepburn’s Birthday with free cake, coffee and live music at our annual garden party in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Saturday, May 10, 12PM to 3 PM. (RAINDATE, Sunday. May 11)
Dates subject to change and weather conditions.
Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/9RPRhAeHStujFBQ98 or bradley.frederick@hammarskjoldplaza.org *Dates subject to change and weather conditions.
A pioneer of Afro-Peruvian Jazz and new Latin trends, Corina Bartra pushes the boundaries of musical expression with her 6-piece ensemble.
Sponsored by the 17th Precinct Community Council 🎉 Come join us for National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza from 5–8 PM! 🍔 Free food, 🎶 live DJ, […]
Bliss out with Afro-Peruvian Jazz and new Latin trends. Musical Director and vocalist Corina Bartra pushes the boundaries with her full orchestra.
Visit our table at the Grand Central Food & Craft Festival, a one-block street fair on East 41st Street between Lexington and Third Avenue, 11 AM until 6 PM. Meet our directors and get the scoop […]
On Nov 13th, join this citywide initiative to beautify our parks. Give back to your community and enjoy making a difference.
On November 21st, We will be planting a wide array of spring-blooming flower bulbs and raking leaves.
Our annual Tree and Menorah Lighting returns to Dag Hammarskjold Plaza with Santa.
Every Wednesday 8am to 4pm
(year-round)
47th Street at Second Ave
Manhattan, New York, 10017
A naturalistic garden with original sycamore trees
An ever-changing display of impressive sculptural works
Fun and important events for everyone
Every Wednesday from 8am to 3 pm
The park’s Katharine Hepburn Garden is the largest public garden on the east side of midtown Manhattan. Park architect George Vellonakis designed the naturalistic garden, preserving the park’s original sycamore trees and creating a lower canopy of birch trees, dogwoods and viburnums.
