The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

The Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site…

September Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come into the Louise Childs Library for a fun, apple themed scavenger hunt! From September 18th through September 25th see how many apples you can find hidden around the library…

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 24. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime…

Free

Soil Stories

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

Free Fitness Walks in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Heights and Hills this September for free fitness group walks in Prospect Park for adults ages 60 and over.

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING

Rockefeller Park, New York, NY 75 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

A wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds…

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 24. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each…

Free

Melted Crayon Suncatchers @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

The Dennis branch just got a donation of crayons and it’s time to put them to use! Come by on September 19th at 11am as Miss Alana reads one of…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime…

Free

Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Homeschooled children ages 6-10 are invited to join Miss Savannah for an hour of fun and educational S.T.E.A.M. activities! Each week will feature a new topic, ranging from biology to…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main…

DROP-IN CHESS

Rockefeller Park, Chambers St. & River Terrace, New York, NY, 10282, United States

Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up…

Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Miss Kim for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school! From September to October, we will be reading the first book in Lemony Snicket’s A Series…

Free

Make a Scarf @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library to learn how to make your own scarf and be prepared for the chilly weather this fall! Miss Derenda will demonstrate different techniques such…

Free

Community Supported Kitchen’n

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Crafting Storied Recipes with Community Supported Agriculture