Join Watson Adventures on a unique family scavenger hunt in Central Park! Kids and adults work together to explore the park below 72nd Street. To score points, you’ll have to find Stuart Little, stick your tongue out at a rude animal, learn the motto of a hidden eagle, decipher a secret code by the pond…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
An open air science fair for kids! In celebration of Earth Month, kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Day themed open air fair featuring engaging activities and a live performance from the STEM Queen. Special Guests: Asphalt Green BPCA Compost Take a Breath
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
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!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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…
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…
Hands-on History is a free activity series every first and third Saturday of every month. Open to the public!Happy Earth Month!For this special Hands-on Science, we will be using recycled plastic water bottles to make an ocean in a bottle experiment. Stop by the museum to participate and learn more about how we can help…
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun DayLive Music: Divi Roxx KidsFace PaintingNYRR Mobile VanWoodland Family WalksNature CraftsBocceGamesAnd more to come!Special thank you to our partners:NYC ParksWomen of WoodlawnWoodlawn Taxpayers AssociationCouncil Member Eric DinowitzNew York Road RunnersThis program is supported, in part, by public funds from the…
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].
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
Join us for Kids Play Free Week at the New York Musician's Center from April 21st to April 27th! During this special event, parents can bring their children ages 5-18 for a complimentary 30-minute music lesson on piano, voice, guitar, or drums. It's the perfect opportunity for kids to explore their musical interests and discover…
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Look at what has crawled, slithered or jumped back to the County Center. The New York Metro Reptile Expo is back. Come check out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, and more! Location Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606. (Directions) Admission Adults $10 (13+),…
Earth Day Weekend is about caring for and protecting our planet, with a STEAM twist
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
Have you ever wanted to design your own clothes?Have you ever wanted to try designing your own clothes? Join us for a one-day sewing workshop with Rashidah Nelson from Brick City Stitch. Get inspiration in our temporary exhibition, The Story of Newark Fashion: Atelier to Runway, and then create a pair of pants or a…
