Spring in the Heights

Saturday, May 6th | 10AM – 4PM (Rain Date: May 13th)
PS/IS 187 School Yard & Garden

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT ARTS IN OUR SCHOOL

The 3rd Annual Spring in the Heights celebration will feature the Hudson Co-Op Pop-up Makers Market; live music and dance; a raffle; activities for kids; and more! Spring in the Heights is not only a fun day out for the whole family, all funds raised go directly to supporting the arts programming at PS/IS 187.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Spring in the Heights is a free event open to the entire community!

Online Raffle
33 awesome prizes in over $ 10,000 value!

$10 per prize to enter*

View Prizes

Purchase tickets

Tickets sales will close at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 6th. Winners will be drawn at 3:45 pm.
Winners not present at the drawing will be notified via email.

*4 of the prize packages are $20 per ticket

We Are So Grateful to Our Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

The Catalyst for Your Next Move

Spring Pop-Up Makers Market
Hosted by Hudson Co-Op

Main Stage Performance Schedule

*Subject to change

11:00 AM
Jazz WaHi
The Jazz WaHi Trio
Alex Strong, Vibes;
Andrew Hartman, Guitar;
Rick Strong, Bass

1:00 PM
Mr. Jennings & The F Hashtags Band
(5th & 6th Grades)

1:45 PM
Renegades of T Band
(5th, 6th & 8th Grades)

3:00 PM
Dance Project of Washington Heights

3:45 PM
Raffle Results

Entertainment & Activities for Small Kids
at Garden Path

We have a robust schedule of entertainment and activities planned along the garden path including a puppet show and scavenger hunt!

Incoming Pre-K / K Families:
Stop by the Friends table to say hello and receive a free gift.

Families of Pre-K - 2nd grade students:
Find all of the items in our Garden Scavenger Hunt and receive a prize!

“Garden Stage” Entertainment
Featuring Friends of 187 Teaching Artists

11:00 AM
Puppetry with Tamala
12:00 PM
Storytelling with Rachael
1:00 PM
Dance with Daria
2:00 PM
Puppetry with Tamala

Tamala Bakkensen is a Heights based actor, director, Feldenkrais Practitioner, voice/ speech & movement coach & educator for all ages. She is currently teaching Pre-K & K.

Rachael Harrington is a performance storyteller and workshop facilitator who brings folk and fairy tales to life. She is currently teaching 3rd & 4th Grades.

Daria Fitzgerald is a dance teacher at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the Bronx and a Dance Teaching Artist at 92NY Dance We are proud to support Friends of 187 and their efforts to bring arts programming to all of the students at PS/IS 187. She taught Pre-k & K during last fall & winter period.

Basket Bingo
1 card for $5
3 cards for $10

Try your luck at the Bingo table in the Main Schoolyard for a chance to win incredible gift baskets filled with amazing prizes valued between $50-$300!

Live Painting by Local Artists/187 Families
Including Francis (pictured)

You will spot local artists painting in the schoolyard during the event. Please join them if you'd like to! We will have pencils & papers ready for you!

New Merchandise
First Grade Art Project 2023

Visit the Friends of 187 Merchandise table to purchase limited-edition notebooks and pencil cases featuring these special drawings by the first grade artists - and much more!

Notebook 8.5" x 11"

Art Pouch/Pencil Case 11"w x 5.5"h

Food & Drinks

While you’re at Spring in the Heights, don’t miss out on the delectable Taste of the Heights, with small bites, tasty treats and much more from our local, favorite spots.

Locksmith Bar
Mamati Mediterranean Yummies

Oasis Deli & Grill
Tampopo Kitchen

Photos from last year

Supporting Sponsors

720-730 Fort Washington Ave. Owners Corp.

Underwrite the Event With a Donation

In order to keep this event free to all guests who wish to attend, we rely on the generosity of those who help underwrite the event costs. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Make a donation

Volunteers Needed!

We need YOUR HELP! Join us and help us make the event successful.

Location

PS/IS 187 School Yard and Garden
349 Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040

Saturday, May 6th | 10AM – 4PM (Rain Date: May 13th)PS/IS 187 School Yard & Garden

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT ARTS IN OUR SCHOOL

Online Raffle33 awesome prizes ​in over $ 10,000 value!

$10 per prize to enter*

We Are So Grateful to Our Sponsors!

​Platinum Sponsors

Spring Pop-Up Makers MarketHosted by Hudson Co-Op