Katharine Hepburn Birthday Celebration will be on Sunday, May 10 due to Sat rain forecast

Sun. May 10, 1 PM to 3 PM Free cake, coffee and live music

Once again, our midtown east community comes together to celebrate Katharine Hepburn’s birthday with a garden party amid the joy of spring flowers. cake and live music. Meet your neighbors, greet city officials. . (Rain date May 10, same time). 

This long-standing tradition dates back to 1997 and the park’s reconstruction when the community dedicated the newly designed garden to the celebrated actress and good neighbor who fought to save the trees, sunlight and charming character of Turtle Bay.

Peter and the Master Keys  bring you all the danceable, swing favorites and romance of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Now all we need is YOU!

“Our spring events signal the start of  peak season in city parks,” notes FDHP President Sherrill Kazan. “We just staged a  wonderful Earth Day celebration with  learning activities for children. Now we share stories of this legendary actress who led the way as a neighborhood preservationist and broke the Hollywood mold as a woman.”  

LOCATION: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza is located on the south side of East 47th Street between 1st Ave (UN Plaza) and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan.

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What to do at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park

Katharine Hepburn Garden

A naturalistic garden with original sycamore trees

Sculptural Exhibits

An ever-changing display of impressive sculptural works

Special Events

Fun and important events for everyone

Greenmarket

Every Wednesday from 8am to 3 pm

YES, I support the care and beautification of

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
and the Katharine Hepburn Garden

Membership makes you a vital part of the “green community.”

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