Family Program: Language of Architecture

Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY, United States

Do you speak architecture? In this program, families will learn to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function as they observe and sketch architectural elements through an interactive slide show and neighborhood walk (weather permitting). Families will then design their own scale model of a building using this new vocabulary. Family Programs are…

$10

The Amazing Maize Maze

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

Find your way through New York City's only corn maze!

Bound Brook Street Fair & Craft Show

Downtown Bound Brook, NJ Main St. and Mountain Ave., Bound Brook, NJ, United States

http://StreetFairs.org Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Live Music & more. FREE ADMISSION for Spectators. Avg Event Attendance: 20,000For More Info and applications, go to: http://StreetFairs.org or Email: [email protected] Phone:(908) 654-1400 Live Music, DJ, Dancing, Delicious foods, Performances and more!Children's rides, Games, and More!StreetFairs.org is New Jersey's Largest Street Fair organizer with 25 events throughout the state.…

Teen Switch Time @ Dorothy Henry

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

Come to the Dorothy Henry Library on select Saturdays for a fun time with our Nintendo Switch! Teens are welcome to try different Switch games and participate in unofficial mini-tournaments with 1 or 2 of their friends.  Bring your own controller or take turns sharing the libraries. Registration begins September 9. If you can’t make…

Free

Touch-A-Truck Extravaganza

Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ, United States

🚒🍦 Vroom, Vroom, Beep, Beep! It's Time for a Truck-Tastic Afternoon! 🚒🍦 Join Bierman Autism Centers in Eatontown for an amazing afternoon where you can meet firetrucks up close and personal! It's a spectacular chance for everyone, big and small, to delve into the fascinating world of these larger-than-life vehicles. 📆 When: Saturday, Sept. 23,…

Free

OutpostFest at Van Vleck Gardens

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

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for the first ever OutpostFest at Van Vleck House and Gardens! Six acts, two stages — a one-day family-friendly event outdoors at the beautiful Van Vleck House and Gardens with quality music you expect from Outpost in the Burbs Featuring Nicole Atkins, Joe Pug, Freedy Johnston, Hodera, Debra Devi,…

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
Event Series A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor

A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor

Ringwood Manor 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

This fun & energetic 45-minute tour of Ringwood Manor focuses on the children of the Hewitt family, the activities, games, & pranks they played at the Manor, and what a child’s life would be like during the late 19th century. Scavenger hunts are provided on the tour and afterwards, kids are encouraged to try our…

Drawing & Painting with Regina Orr @ Main Library

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

Adults are invited to learn drawing and painting techniques during this fall/winter series taught by local artist-instructor Regina Orr. Each class is a stand-alone where participants will practice a combination of drawing and painting skills toward creating your own, masterful designs. Regina will also lead the class in an exploration of various new mediums for…

Free

Liberty Hall Dance Festival

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

Join us to enjoy beautiful dance performances!Join Liberty Hall and Bugge Ballet for the 6th Annual Dance Festival!Spend an afternoon outside walking through the beautiful museum grounds, enjoying site-specific professional dance performances inspired by moments in history. Program recommended for all ages. Reservations are suggested, and walk-ins are welcome.This arts program is made possible in…

Woodlawn Family Fun Day 2023

Indian Field 1949, The Bronx, NY, United States

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and the Women of Woodlawn for family fun activities in Indian Field.Activities will include:Live Music: Divi Roxx Kids Face Painting NYC DOT Helmet Giveaway (while supplies last) Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce Games And more!Indian Field is located at E. 233rd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East.Special thank you…

Tie-Dye Bandanas @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Join us in exploring different tie-dye techniques and make your own tie-dye bandana! You will leave with a prepared bandana that you will take home to unfold when it dries. Recommended for ages 10-18. Registration begins September 9. Attendance is limited so please call the branch at 973 875-3940, option 2, if you cannot make…

Free

Fort & Dunes Hike

Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area) Fort Tilden Building 1, Meet at the building next to the horse corral, Queens, NY, United States

Ranger-led nature walk through the trails of Ft. Tilden.Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature walk of Ft. Tilden's trails and learn about how this site has defended us in the past and how it continues to do so today.

Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

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

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Family Movies @ Louise Childs

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

Come to the library for a movie the whole family can enjoy! This month we will watch the Disney hit Encanto! Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you wish. Encanto is rated PG and has a run time of 99 minutes. Any allergy concerns, please email Miss Derenda at…

Free

Annual OSPAC Jazz Festival

Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) - 4 Boland Drive West Orange NJ 07052

https://www.westorange.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5231

Teen Music & Poetry Salon @ Dorothy Henry

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

Calling all teens, explore the connections between music and poetry with Miss Savannah. All genres will be included. Teens are welcome (but not required) to bring their own favorite music and poetry to share. Registration for today’s program begins September 9.

Free

Onigiri Animanga Club @ Main Library

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

Calling all teens and young adults, come share your love of anime, manga, games, Japanese culture and more with like-minded peers. Watch and discuss anime and cartoons, share your favorite manga, play games, participate in monthly art contests – in general just have fun. New members always welcome. No registration required.

Vanessa Racci – 5pm

Mott St & Grand St New York, NY 10013 220 Grand Street, New York, NY, United States

Vanessa Racci, also known as “the Jazzy Italian”, and her trio will be returning to San Gennaro to perform for the fifth consecutive year on Sunday, Sept 18th from 6-7pm EST. Vanessa will be performing songs from her three popular shows: Italiana Fresca (Italian classics reinvented), Forbidden Love (The Love Story of Bobby Darin and…

Slave Dwelling Project Community Conversation and Book Signing

Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Joe McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project for a Community Conversation and book signing.Join Prospect Park Alliance and Joe McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project for a Community Conversation and book signing as part of ReImagine Lefferts, an initiative to re-envision the mission and programming of this historic house museum…