Good Dogs of Gotham: The Working Dogs Who Built New York
Thursday, June 18, 2026
$20 tickets include the show, snacks, & after-hours museum access
Discount for AKC Museum of the Dog Members
AKC Museum of the Dog
101 Park Ave, New York, New York 10178
Doors open at 6:00pm
Show starts at 6:30pm
Purchase tickets:
https://museumofthedog.org/mc-events/good-dogs-of-gotham-the-working-dogs-who-built-new-york/
New York City was built by millions of hands, but it was also shaped by thousands of paws.
In this special edition of NYC’s Secrets & Lies at the AKC Museum of the Dog, four master storytellers take the stage to share the history of the incredible working dogs who dedicated their lives to the five boroughs and celebrate the four-legged New Yorkers whose legacies still impact our city today.
But there’s a catch.
Your city knowledge—and your instincts—will be put to the test. In our signature game of historical detective work, three of these stories are true and one is a total lie. Can you tell the difference between a legendary hero and convincing fiction? If you can sniff out the lie, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a great prize. And because dogs are always all about treats, a selection of snacks will be included with the price of your ticket.
Join us for an evening of NYC history, mystery, and the goodest boys and girls who graced our streets.
AKC MOD Members, sign in to purchase discounted tickets.
Inwood Hill Park Field Trip
Saturday, May 30, 2026
FREE community event
Inwood Hill Park
Intersection of Isham Street & Seaman Ave, New York, NY 10034
Check-in starts at 10:30am
Event starts at 11:00am
Reserve your free spot:
https://inwoodhillparknyc.eventbrite.com
Manhattan isn’t just a concrete jungle—and its history isn’t always what the textbooks tell you. To celebrate Arbor Day, join Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC’s Secrets & Lies for a Field Trip Experience, a community event for history nerds and nature lovers alike.
We’re heading to Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan’s only original forest, to explore the Park’s natural, environmental, and social history through live storytelling. We’ll hike through geological wonders and historical “lore” while separating the facts from the fables of the land. Along the way, we’ll participate in the 2026 City Nature Challenge, documenting the Park’s biodiversity in real-time. These observations will contribute to NYC’s overall ranking during the weekend.
Josh Otero from Natural Areas Conservancy, and Christa Avampato and Bethany Fitch from NYC’s Secrets & Lies, will be your field guides and storytellers for this immersive experience into the wilder side of Manhattan. Come ready for some fresh air and forgotten secrets. All ages are welcome.
Join theNAC Network City Nature Challenge groupon iNaturalist. The user with the most observations during City Nature Challenge Weekend will win a small prize.
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Meet at Isham St & Seaman Ave
Cost: Free
What should you bring:
A water bottle
Weather appropriate clothing
Sturdy, closed toe shoes
Smart phone with the app iNaturalist downloaded
If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out a waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.
Sunken Suppers & Coastal Secrets: NYC’s Maritime Food History
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
$30 guided walking tour
Our tour begins at Tall Ship Wavertree, anchored at South Street Seaport
89 South St, New York, NY 10038
Tour begins at 6:00pm
Purchase tickets:
https://sunkensuppers.eventbrite.com
Discover how climate and commerce shaped what New Yorkers eat on this guided walking tour through a maritime journey. Starting at Tall Ship Wavertree docked at NYC’s South Street Seaport and ending at a historic tavern where revolutionary meals were shared, you’ll trace a route once paved with millions of oyster shells that now serves as a vital defense against rising tides. Explore the history of ghost ships buried beneath the Financial District and learn how the changing shoreline has impacted the city’s culinary heritage over centuries.
This walk highlights the intersection of food history and environmental change in Lower Manhattan. Attendees will learn to spot hidden markers of history in the Seaport neighborhood while uncovering the forgotten stories of the city’s maritime past.
Wear comfortable shoes for this 1-mile loop through the historic South Street Seaport. It takes approx. 75 mins. Appropriate for all ages.
Christa Avampato—a sustainability leader and writer, licensed NYC tour guide, public historian, and producer of NYC’s Secrets & Lies—created this walk and will be leading it.
NYC's Secrets & Lies 