Color Connection: Children’s Program, $4 per child upon arrival

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

Explore the many ways that light bounces, bends, and reflects.Have you ever heard of ROY G BIV? You'll certainly be an expert by the end of this program, filled with hands-on activities that will help us explore the many ways that light bounces, bends, and reflects. Children's programs are for children ages 6 and up.…

Urban Beekeeping

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United States

Get the buzz on bees at the largest apiary in NYC!This workshop is designed for beginners and will cover the basic biology and anatomy of honey bees as well as apiculture essentials such as colony care, honey extraction, parts of the hive, beekeeping equipment, and disease prevention. We will review the mechanics of manipulating the…

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

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

Forest Therapy: Solstice Celebration

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Forest Therapy: Solstice CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, journaling, and tea under the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to celebrate the natural world in honor of the summer solstice. Blankets and seat cushions will be provided. Please wear sun protection…

Summer Reading Registration Days @ LC

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

Program Description: All Together Now! Gear up and get excited for Summer Reading 2023 at the Sussex County Library System! At select times on Thursday, June 22nd (10:00am-12:00pm) and Saturday, June 24th (10:00m-12:00pm), visit our registration table at the Louise Childs Library to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids…

Seeding Our Stories: Greenhouse Reading Room

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

a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.

Family Gardening: Seed to Table

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

We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

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

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new friends. Please note…

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Dorothy Henry

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

All Together Now lets enjoy Fun, Comedy and Education, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet’s most fascinating creatures. The presentation is geared toward children and adults alike, so if you’re looking for something fun and unique to do with the family that also teaches respect for our environment and all…

Free

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Louise Childs

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

Join us in the community room as we kick off Summer Reading with the Pearl Observatory.  In groups of 30, you will experience the Wonders of the Universe, exploring the night sky in an inflatable planetarium. Locate planets, stars, constellations and more! See the Milky Way and touch a meteorite. Afterwards, sign up for our…

Free

Summer Reading Registration @ Franklin

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

At select times on Thursday, June 22nd (2pm-5pm) and Saturday, June 24th (11am-1pm), visit our registration table at Franklin Branch to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids who register at our table during these times will also receive a small prize to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading…

Local Artisan Vendor Market

Long Island Game Farm 489 Chapman Boulevard, Manorville, NY, United States

Long Island Game Farm will launch its first-ever local artisan vendor market featuring planting propagation, wool felting, and floral painting demonstrations, local plant and product sales, and more. The market will be open on Saturday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As summer approaches, the game farm is planning a number of events…

Juneteenth Celebration!! (Museum Brick Patio)

Denville Museum Brick Patio 113 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, United States

We will be having our Juneteenth celebration at the Museum Brick Patio!Juneteenth Celebration! ❤️💛💚Come join us in collaboration with Denville Voices for Racial Justice to celebrate Juneteenth!There will be stories, crafts, food and a special performance by Neighborhood House Unity Steppers!For kids of all agesIf you choose to register, please do so with one "ticket"…

Pollinator Palooza

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

It’s pollination season and we’re excited to celebrate with you! Members of our Horticulture, Public Programs, Urban Farm, and Natural Areas teams will host you for a pollinator-themed day of crafts, games, exploration, and even an interactive play. Commemorate the day with a pollinator selfie station and win prizes to take home. The day will…

FREE

Summer Reading Registration @ Dennis

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

On Wednesday, June 21st from 2-5:30pm and Saturday, June 24th from 12-3pm, visit our registration table at Dennis Branch to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids who register at our table during these times will also receive a small prize to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program…

Queens International Children’s Festival

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United States

Free family fun in Queens!JCAL's Queens International Children's Festival has returned with free entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The two-day fun-filled family event brings high-quality arts performances and craft activities to inspire young people and families to enjoy the arts. Activities will include live music , dance performances, games, Arts and…

Gospel Festival

Monte Irvin Orange Park Center Street and South Harrison Street, Orange, NJ, United States

The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System at the Gospel Festival. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. This event is co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation…

Free

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Franklin

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

All Together Now lets enjoy Fun, Comedy and Education, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet’s most fascinating creatures. The presentation is geared toward children and adults alike, so if you’re looking for something fun and unique to do with the family that also teaches respect for our environment and all…

Free
Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

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