Making life a holiday with interesting vacation and adventure ideas.

New York City Parks & Recreation organizes many free special events throughout the year when parks become concert venues, movie theaters and stages.

Two such events that caught our eye for next month are:
on Saturday, Apr 22, 2006, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm in Central Park, Manhattan
Central Park Conservancy's annual Earth Day Celebration

This free event offers fun and educational activities for all ages. There will be live theatrical and musical performances, demonstrations, arts and crafts, games, and special tours; enjoy a picnic lunch. (Rain Date: Sunday, April 23, 2006 - 1 pm - 4 pm)

and Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival & Shad Fest
Sunday, Apr 30, 2006, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Manhattan

Celebrates the spirit of the drum that is the heart, culture and tradition of the Native American people. The event features mesmerizing drumming from around the world and includes intertribal social dances like the Round Dance, the Iroquois Smoke Dance, and the Jingle Dance.