32 events found.
Events for December 16, 2023
Feathered Friend Feeders (Children 6+)- $4 due upon arrival
Learn about the winter birds that make their homes in Hempstead Lake State Park. Create your own pinecone bird feeder to take home!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is…
Holiday Wreath, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Create a beautiful Holiday wreath!Create a Holiday wreath with nature inspired decorations found around the habitats of Long Island.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
FREE
Liberty Hall Museum Tour
Come visit us!!
Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show
Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from…
Holiday Makers Market
Each holiday season the Makers Central studio transforms into one giant artisanal walking market. It’s very rare that they invite the public into the workshop, but when they do, they make sure it’s worth it! During this open studio weekend, you’ll peruse unique collections of handmade ceramic, paper, wood, concrete, leather, steel, fabric, floral &…
Free
Watson Adventures’ Ho-Ho Holiday Midtown Family Scavenger Hunt
Paley Park 3 East 53rd Street, New YorkJoin Watson Adventures on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt for adults and kids 10 & up! Kids and adults discover the best of midtown’s lavish holiday displays on this seasonal scavenger hunt, including the windows along Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center tree, Grand Central Terminal, the model train display in the Transit Museum Annex, and other…
$17.50 – $21.50
Music & Movement
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Free
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Wreaths Across America
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 49 will be at Lasdon’s Trail…
Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
DIY Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a Full Harvest-to-Wreath Experience!Saturday, December 16th • 11 am to 2 pmRain Date: Sunday, December 17th • 11 am to 2 pmLet your creativity run wild while helping your favorite park!After a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive vines, learn how to mold the twisted woody vine into a wreath,…
Free Family Days
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Wyckoff House Museum
5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
Free
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
What could you make if you only could use purple materials? You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!
Museum Minis
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Free
O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive outdoor reading of a holiday classic!Grab your fleece, hats, gloves, coats and woolies and throw on your winter boots! Queens County Farm Museum…
Boogie Down Storytime
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week’s book selection led by a children’s yoga…
FREE
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…
free
Fun on the Farm
Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
FREE
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…
free
Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’
Nestle into the historic Old Dutch Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, regale you with his adaptation of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Parking is at Philipsburg Manor and the event takes place across the street at Old Dutch Church. 2023 dates: December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17. Performances…
$42 – $47
Sandy Claws and Paws
Fun for the whole family! Learn about winter wildlife with fun facts, play bingo, and go on an adventure to spot animals in the wild!This delightful December program is designed…
Winter Solstice Lanterns
Family-friendly craft and sunset viewing.The longest night of the year, known as the Winter Solstice, will soon be upon us! Make a lantern from things found in nature to bring…
Literature at Play Workshop
Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children’s Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive experience brings beloved children’s literature to life through theater, music, and movement, sparking their imagination and critical thinking. Included with admission.The Guest Artist Series is…
Holiday Lights 2023
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Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. CAROUSEL$ – TOUCH TANK – FACE PAINTING$ – REPTILE HOUSE – FARM – TRAIN – GIFT SHOP$ – CAFE$ 5pm to 9pm Friday – Saturday – Sunday November 17-19 Friday – Saturday…
It’s A Wonderful Life
A Holiday family classic that needs no introduction! The heartwarming story of how George Bailey finds the true Christmas Spirit with the help of another friendly spirit. Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers. Director: Frank Capra
$10
Yoga in the Park
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
FREE
Emelin Theatre presents Nutcracker Dream
Emelin Theatre 153 Library Ln, MamaroneckThe Emelin Theatre is proud to present Nutcracker Dream: Inspired by the work of Rudolf Nureyev and Marius Petipa, this 90-minute family-friendly adaptation by French-American choreographer Carole Alexis is an exquisite interpretation of the beloved holiday classic. Professional dancers of Ballet des Amériques will perform the featured roles of the ballet, with additional roles performed…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement…
$32
Anastasia: The Broadway Musical
White Plains Performing Arts Center 11 City Pl., White PlainsFrom the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, comes this dazzling musical based on the beloved 1997 animated movie. From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the…
$50 – $65
18th Century Tavern Night
History comes alive at this authentic 18th-century tavern dinner held in the historic farmhouse at Queens Farm (circa 1772).