Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Learn what a Solar Eclipse is!Learn about what a Solar Eclipse is, how best to view NY's upcoming Eclipse safely, and make your own viewfinder to view a total solar eclipse.Family Programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, No parking fee in effect! Space is limited! Reservations are required! Please…
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Learn the importance of knowing the texture and pH of your soil. Everyone will learn how to do a soil pH test, how to interpret the results and how to amend a soil’s pH and/or texture. The program will be held in the welcome center. Registration is required and seating is limited.
As spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, clothing for changeable spring weather, and bring water and a snack.
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!
Join The Neighborhood for the second installment of our Klezmer Brunch Revival series, this time featuring the genre-bending Jewish virtuosos of Pharaoh’s Daughter. The whole family can enjoy hamantashen and bourekas while taking in the spiritual stylings of Pharaoh’s Daughter, as they travel through continents, key signatures, and languages (without leaving Williamsburg!) Come wearing your…
Celebrate Purim with Commonpoint Queens! Join us for games, activities, bounce houses, a Purim puppet show, and more fun for all ages. Don’t forget to wear your best costume! Cost is $5 per child ages 2+, children under 2 are free. Pre-registration is requested by clicking here. Cash will be accepted at the door. For…
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
2024 Winter Concert Series – Cross Island (Piano & Cello) Sunday, March 24, 2024 1:00 PM Free Photography by Heather
Test out your egg engineering skills in this hands-on program. Can you protect your egg from a 20-foot drop?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 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5…
Holi is the Festival of Spring, the Festival of Colors, the Festival of Love!Holi, The Hindu festival of Colors, marks the beginning of spring! Although we won't be throwing colorful powder at one another, we will be creating colorful works of art on T-Shirts to take home. All materials will be provided. Family Programs are…
Step right up, The Great DuBois are coming, and they are ready to dazzle you with their unparalleled talent and boundless creativity! The Great DuBois, the two-person circus act, that captivated audiences in the film The Greatest Showman, is coming to The Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge for two spellbinding performances on Saturday, March 23rd,…
Join a park ranger for a fun and interactive game of jeopardy focused on the stars of Sandy Hook; and we are not referring to constellationsThe phone rings. Suspense builds. You have just been selected as a contestant for Sandy Hook Celebrity Jeopardy! Join a park ranger for a fun and interactive game of jeopardy…
YogaJoin instructor, Shivani Singh, on the eve of the full moon for a calming and balancing session focused on mindful movement of the spine. The class will incorporate moon salutations, breathing techniques, and meditation. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive at least 10 minutes…
Full Moon HikeExperience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear warm layers and…
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 that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
