Every Wednesday in July and August, explore the natural world with hands-on activities, art, and touchable specimens for kids.

At each Wild Wednesday, young builders can create one-of-a-kind vehicles, forts, structures, and machines with the High Line Children’s Workyard Kit, a crate of kid-friendly planks, nuts, bolts, and other custom materials by industrial designer Cas Holman.

Wild Wednesdays is a drop-in program (no RSVP required), and is open to ages 4+ accompanied by caregivers.

Wild Wednesday takes place rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the event of severe weather. Check back or follow @highlinenyc on Twitter for updates on Wednesdays by 12:00 PM.

JULY: PLANT PALACES

Imagine if you could sleep on a leaf, swim in a flower, or climb over a blade of grass. We’re exploring the natural world tiny critters call home all month long

July 2: Plant Life
Discover why plants make such great homes.

July 9: Garden Life
Put yourself in a bug’s shoes and imagine what it’s like to live in a garden.

July 16: High Line Plants
Check out the special plants on the High Line that attract so many great New York City bugs.

July 23: Flowers
A flower is more than just a pretty face! Get up close and personal with the sneaky, delicious, and colorful world of these powerful plant parts.

July 30: A Bee’s Life
Meet our critter of the month – the bee – and learn how it helps pollinate plants.

AUGUST: BUGS!
This month, we’re getting up-close-and-personal with some of the amazing bugs of New York.

August 6: Ladybugs
See how ladybugs and aphids interact.

August 13: Cicadas
Come explore the famous East Coast cicada life cycle.

August 20: Creepy Crawlers
Learn how “scary” bugs are helpful bugs, and turn creepy crawlers into your gardening friends.

August 27: Butterflies
Join us for our fourth-annual Butterfly Parade!

Pick up kid-friendly snacks to inspire creativity and learning. On the High Line between West 15th and West 16th Streets you will find tacos, gelato, ice pops, and more seasonal treats from our food vendors. Learn more.