The Joy of Backyard Bird Feeding: VIRTUAL

(for adults, children 10 and over) Join Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum, as she hosts this virtual presentation titled “The Joy of Backyard Bird Feeding”. Attracting birds is a great way to bring nature up close to your backyard. It’s easy to attract up to 32 different species of native birds, and bird…

Friday Storytime at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…

First Fridays: Through the Stained-Glass

Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields with Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager!

Story Time/ Music and Movement

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

$14

Winter Village and Holiday Market

City of White Plains Court Street, White Plains, NY

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Sunset Lighthouse Climb – Fri 3/7

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 84 Mercer Road, Highlands, NJ, United States

Join a park ranger to view the sunset from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse!Join a park ranger for a guided climb of the nation’s oldest operating lighthouse! 🌅As you ascend 95 steps and a 9-rung ladder to the lantern room, you’ll hear stories and insights about the lighthouse’s unique history and significance.⚠️ Participants must be 48…

Women in Space: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Celebrate Women's History Month with us!It's Women's History Month! Learn about the women who made our space achievements possible! Then join us for some stargazing, weather permitting! $4.00 per person upon arrival.No parking fee will be in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. Make sure everyone in your party has a…

SpookyFest

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…

$22 – $27
Event Series Spooky Fest

Spooky Fest

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…

$22 – $27

Story Time/ Music and Movement

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

$14

Scrap the Winter Blues Away, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

Learn how to accent your family photos with beautiful scrapbook pages!Make a nature inspired scrapbook keepsake to highlight your favorite photos! Supplies will be provided. Please bring pictures and any other special items you would like to add to your pages.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.…

Winter Village and Holiday Market

City of White Plains Court Street, White Plains, NY

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Event Series Museum Minis

Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Free

Restoring Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck – Open House

Beach Plaza G Atlantic Drive, Middletown Township, NJ, United States

One of Sandy Hook's most historic structures will be open to the public!Explore one of Sandy Hook’s most famous military sites!Visitors can enter the interior of the Battery and learn how it was restored to the World War II era, with members of Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA). Formal tours are not being offered as…

ConEd Family Days

Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United States

Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…

SpookyFest

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…

$22 – $27
Event Series Spooky Fest

Spooky Fest

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…

$22 – $27