Pancho’s Garden

Events

Events At Pancho Ramos Garden

Looking for a way to connect with nature, creativity, and your community? Pancho’s Garden is a vibrant gathering place that hosts a variety of events designed to inspire, educate, entertain, and bring people together!

From hands-on gardening workshops to family-friendly events to art installations there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re curious about compost, or simply looking for a peaceful place to unwind, the garden welcomes you.

By attending events at the garden, you’re supporting more than just a local space — you’re helping nurture a thriving, inclusive community. Each event helps fund public art installations, and sustainable gardening efforts. So bring a friend, a neighbor, or the whole family. Let’s grow something beautiful!

The Francisco “Pancho” Ramos Community is Garden is located in NYC on Avenue C between 9th & 10th Streets. We are open from April through October, Saturday and Sunday, 12—6 pm, and when the gate is open and garden members are present.

Loisaida Festival

Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pancho’s Garden will host live music for the Loisaida Festival.

For nearly four decades, the Loisaida Festival has stood as one of the Lower East Side’s most cherished public traditions, bringing together residents, artists, families, merchants, community organizations, and visitors in a joyful celebration of the neighborhood’s enduring cultural life.

Rituals of Release: A Tea and Composting Ceremony

Sunday, May 9 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Composting is a sacred ritual of transformation, honoring the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. We’ll begin with a sensory tea ceremony, then write down something we’re ready to release. Finally, we’ll compost the tea leaves and our notes, trusting the earth to transform them—and ourselves. This event is part of International Compost Awareness Week.

Sessions will begin approximately at 12PM, 1PM, and 2PM. While waiting for the next session, participants can enjoy a painting with food scraps activity, a playful and creative way to transform your scraps into art. This event is a collaboration between Tea, Arts & Culture, the Lower East Side Ecology Center, and Pancho’s Garden.

Bird Walk Sculpture Spotting With Matthias Garff

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 p.m. to 6:00pm. Guided Tour & Artist Talk With Matthias Garff: 4:30 p.m.

For this special Bird Walk, German artist Matthias Garff will install his bird sculptures and invites everyone to come spot them. Made from found materials, the sculptures depict various bird species that live alongside us in the city. This one-day outdoor installation offers a chance to encounter Garff’s birds in their natural habitat. Everyone who spots all the hidden species will receive a small reward!

In case of rain, the event will be canceled.

EarthMonth Volunteer Day

Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join Pancho’s Community Garden to kickstart the season! Celebrate EarthMonth by joining us for a hands-on volunteer day to help prepare the garden for the upcoming season. Learn about composting, garden maintenance, raised bed building and more. No registration needed. No prior experience necessary!
Rain Date: Saturday, April 11

Halloween at Pancho’s Garden In partnership with Star Academy P.S. 63 PTA

October 31, 2025 3:00 p.m.–8:00pm

You’re invited to Halloween at Pancho’s Garden:
* Spooky Walks
* Tricks
* Treats
* Crafts
* Music
* Movie at Sundown

Short Films In The Garden

September 26, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Curated By Laurie Olinder.

Including Films By:
Kaila Chambers, Alexander Baxter, Bella Blumenschein, Altay Erlik, George Hirose, Evie McKenna, Katie Merz, Bill Morrison, Laurie Olinder, Nadia Roden, Alexy Yurenev

Green Guerillas: Cooking Demonstration

September 13, 2025 1:00 p.m.–4:00pm

We are excited to announce our upcoming Community Chef Education Workshops, designed to enhance community members gardening and farmers market experience with fun and interactive cooking demonstrations!
What to Expect:
* Mini-cooking demonstrations led by our knowledgeable Community Chef Educator, Leta Selmanović
* Distribution of recipe cards at each event
* Resources and materials for each demonstrations covered by Green Guerillas

Flower Identification: Exploring New York City’s Blooms With Will Thomson

August 9, 2025 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Join us for a hands-on workshop that delves into the world of flowering trees in New York City! We will begin with an introduction to flowering plant reproduction structures and cycles; participants will dissect inflorescences and fruits, learning to identify flower parts and structures through hands-on exploration. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your botanical knowledge, this class will give you skills and a greater appreciation for the blooming life around you! Hosted by GreenThumb and Panchos Garden.

Compost Learning & Workshop

July 27, 2025 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Join GreenThumb and Foodtank in collaboration with Pancho’s Garden and The LES Compost Team. Led by Master Composter Shawn Garcia.

Tool Maintenance Workshop

July 12, 2025 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Maintaining garden tools is crucial for their longevity and effectiveness. Regular cleaning, sharpening, and lubrication, along with proper storage, will help your tools last longer and work better.

Spooky Storytime

October 31, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Spooky story time is where the ordinary fades away, making room for eerie tales that send chills down your spine. The air grows thick with suspense as the storyteller weaves their tale, drawing everyone deeper into a world where the supernatural feels almost too real.