The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for an evening story time! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing story time for the whole family to wind down on Tuesday evenings. Note the later…
Stargazing in the PreservePeer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe the craters on the moon in detail. Plus, capture images of the moon on your phone using a special attachment on the telescope! Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Bring water…
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for the whole family and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $35 on site Wednesday, Thursday and Monday and $40 Friday - Sunday while…
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
For little ones ages 0-3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat! Program Date and Time: Wednesdays at 10am 6/14 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/19 7/26 Registration is not required. This is a drop-in program.
Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…
For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required. Program Date and Time: Wednesdays in June through August Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
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This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…
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…
Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Wednesday program will be geared towards 0-3 year olds and the Thursday programs will be…
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Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.
Join the Newark Public Library & Branch Brook Park Alliance for a book reading hour and walk in the park. Nature nurtures.
Military veterans and service members can experience the Intrepid Museum after hours with a behind-the-scenes tour and catered dinner.Intrepid After Hours: Preserving CorsairJoin fellow current and former service members to be one of the first to see remnants of a Corsair that was recovered from the Pacific Ocean. This aircraft flew off Intrepid during WWII…
