Free Family Days
Wyckoff House Museum 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDrop 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.…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesWhat 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!
Museum Minis
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkMusic, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Super Sabado: Recuerdos Familiares
El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us to celebrate a day honoring the memories of our ancestors, family traditions, and the power of women storytellers, inspired by the new exhibition, Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archeology of Memory, a retrospective by the pioneering artist, curator, and theorist. Born in 1943 to a Mexican immigrant family, Mesa-Bains is a leading figure in Chicanx art…
Boogie Down Storytime
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesBoogie 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…
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…
Boogie Down Storytime at Big Truck Day
Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of Big Truck Day, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read a themed children’s book and lead a mindfulness and movement activity.
Elephants Everywhere: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesCelebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the incredible Indian elephant!Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the incredible Indian elephant! Create and take home a beautiful elephant craft.Family programs are geared for ages 5 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect…
Hands-on History: Moving Images
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesHands-on History is a free activity series every first and third Saturday of every month. Open to the public!On May 11th, 1896, William Heise, an assistant for Thomas Edison, was testing a new camera and filmed “Herald Square” in New York City. There was no plot, no story, no characters, and just a few minutes…
Fun on the Farm
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesEngage 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].
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, 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’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
DIYnosaur Terrarium Workshop
Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NYMay 19 1-2:30 pm Explore the preserve on a guided hike and build our own miniature ecosystem to take home using little bits of nature around us and prehistoric props! Register at cstl.org
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
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…
Forest Bathing Sensory Walk
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…
Urban Farm Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer 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…
Beth Sholom Day Camp Open House
Beth Sholom Day Camp 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY, United StatesUrban Farm Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer 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! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkStory time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm