Saturday, May 4th | 10AM – 4PM
PS/IS 187 School Yard & Garden *Indoors if inclement weather

Join us on Saturday, May 4th for a celebration of the arts in our community! 

The day will feature a Makers Market hosted by Hudson Co-Op, local food & drinks, live music and performances, activities for small kids, raffles & games, new Friends of 187 merchandise and so much 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. 

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Online Raffle
36 awesome prizes!
$12 per prize to enter

The raffle is closed now.
Winners not present at the drawing will be notified via email.

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Volunteers Needed!
​Your chance to be a part of this amazing community!

Sign up to Volunteer

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

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Main Stage Performance Schedule
DJ Diaz in the house!

*Subject to change

10:45 AM
Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra
@whco_music​

11:30 AM
Jazz WaHi
@Jazz WaHi

12:00 PM
Uptown Stories
@uptownstoriesny​

12:30 PM
Moved by Ozuna (MOB)
@jozunadance​​

1:15 PM
 Mr. Jennings and The 187 Hideouts 

1:45 PM
 Mr. T and the Middle School Rock Band

2:30 PM
Mother Cabrini Band
@m0thercabrini​

3:45 PM
Raffle Results

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Entertainment & Activities for Small Kids
at the Garden Path

“Garden Stage” Entertainment

11:00 AM
Puppetry with Tamala
12:15 PM
Washington Heights Dance Project
1:30 PM
Storytelling with Rachael

Special Activity Tribute to
Ms. Donetta
10am - 2pm

Interactive Kusama-inspired Project in honor of Ms. Donneta. 

Face Painting
11:30am - 1:30pm

Incoming Pre-K / K Families

Stop by the Friends table to say hello and receive a free gift. 

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

Rachael Harrington is a performance storyteller and workshop facilitator who brings folk and fairy tales to life. She is currently teaching 2rd & 3rd Grades.​

​@rachael_stories

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Basket Bingo
1 card for $5
5 cards for $20

Try your luck at the Bingo table in the Main Schoolyard for a chance to win incredible gift baskets curated by Friends of 187.

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Musical Cakes
$10 per game

Step right up and try your luck at the first-ever Musical Cakes! From decadent chocolate masterpieces to fluffy vanilla delights, there’s a sweet treat for every craving. Take a walk around the confectionary circle - and when the music stops, the winner claims the prize-winning pastry of your choice. Check in at the Basket Bingo table to find out when Musical Cake games will take place.

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New Merchandise 
First Grade Art Project 2024 & More!

• Mug cups - First Grade Art Project 2024
• Aprons -  First Grade Art Project 2024
• Placemats - First Grade Art Project 2024
• Sticker sheets with 187 students' artwork 
• Postcards featuring 8th graders' ballpoint pen drawings
• Purple t-shirts with I love 187 logo
• Purple totes with I love 187 logo

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Local 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.

• Buunni Coffee
• Cabrini Juicery​

• ​Locksmith Bar​​
• Mel's Cookies
• ​PopBliss

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Photos from past years

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Our Sponsors

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

720-730 Fort Washington Ave.
Owners Corp.

Champions Martial Arts
The Cornerstone Team at Corcoran Group
Evydent
Heron Brand Design
​Worth Preserving

Dr. Wexler
Hudson Heights Pediatrics

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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

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Honoring Ms. Donetta and her joyful contributions to the arts with an interactive, community art-making activity open to all, children and adults alike. 

Learn More

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Location

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