STEAM Workshop

The Ross STEAM Innovation Lab is hosting a workshop for prospective students! Learn engineering basics with Ross School STEAM teacher Kieran Ryan on Saturday, January 27, in the Ross School STEAM Innovation Lab. For prospective students entering Grades 5–8 in Fall 2024. Registration required.

Free

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

Outdoor Adventures – Animal Tracks & Signs

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Footprints in the snow, a nest resting on a tree branch, and a feather found on a hiking trail are all signs that an animal may be nearby. Join us for our Outdoor Adventures program to learn about animal signs, what to look for and what it tells…

TADA! Youth Theater Open House on January 27

TADA! Youth Theater 15 W 28th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy a sample class before registering for TADA! Youth Theater Winter and Spring Semester Classes from February 26th through May 22nd! Join TADA! Youth Theater on Saturday, January 27th at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 West 28th Street, 3rd Floor, (Between Broadway and Fifth Avenue), in Manhattan to find out more about registering for TADA!’s Winter…

$25

KEEPSAKES: GREECE

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York, United States

Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and traditional dance with Greek American Folklore Society. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up. This highlighted event is in part of a winter…

Free

KEEPSAKES: GREECE

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York, United States

Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and traditional dance with Greek American Folklore Society. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up. This highlighted event is in part of a winter…

Free

Primitive Cooking Wilderness Skills Class

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Learn the primitive art of cooking over an open fire.One of the most gratifying primitive skills is the art of cooking over an open fire. Instead of using modern amenities like steel pots and tin foil, we will cook ourselves a feast using cooking techniques that have been developed by indigenous cultures around the world.…

Switch Gaming and Board Games @ Dennis

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

On Saturday, January 27th from 11 to 2, enjoy playing games on the Nintendo Switch as well as an assortment of board games we have here at the Dennis Branch. You can also bring your own board games to play. Feel free to bring friends! You may be taking turns on the Switch, depending on…

Free
Event Series Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

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!

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

Mindfulness and Stress Management for Middle and High Schoolers @ Dorothy Henry

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

Life as a middle and high schooler can be incredibly stressful. Come to the library on select Saturdays to talk about ways we hold stress in our body and what we can do about that. We’ll learn some useful stretches you can do in a chair while you work on schoolwork, as well as some…

Free

Protecting Franklin’s Watershed @ Franklin

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

Explore Franklin’s watershed region with Watershed Ambassador *Ethan Melniczek. Learn ways you can help protect Franklin’s water from pollution. *Ethan Melniczek is a volunteer with AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program

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

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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 most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…

free

Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm

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…

How to Create the Life You Want to Live @ Main Library

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

The way you live your days is the way you live your life. – Annie Dillard You have the power to show up in this world the way you want to. You can choose the answer to the question, “Who do I want to become?” At today’s workshop, led by Laura Mazzella (aka The Traveling Yogi),…

Free

Owl Pellet Dissection (Children 8+)-$4 per person due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Dissect a real owl pellet to discover what creatures are eaten by these fascinating birds.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 & up unless otherwise…

Liberty Hall’s Frozen Ball!

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Liberty Hall has been FROZEN over by Queen Elsa and her icy powers!Join us at this FROZEN themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious hot chocolate bar with some sweet treats! A special guest will also make an appearance so come dressed as your favorite character!Recommended for ages…