Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the iNaturalist app to…
Different outdoor activities, games, or crafts will be completed at each program. The programs are completely outdoors. (Ages 3-5)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…
Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…
Chain NYC Film Festival has screened over 1000 films in the past eleven years. Past festival participants such as Lady in Apartment No. 6 have gone on to win Academy Awards. “Personal stories. Original ideas. New work.” The Chain NYC Film Festival is a multi-disciplinary event that serves the NYC community by bringing quality independent…
INSIDE the library AFTER closing!Teen Night: Interactive Movie - Back to the Future!! ️🎬🍿For kids entering grades 6-10Come join us after the library closes to watch "Back to the Future" and have fun interacting with it! Snacks will be provided After the library closesPlease note that this is a drop-off event
Dress to impress at this celebration of African art and fashion.Dress to impress at this celebration of the beauty and diversity of African culture, featuring music, great food, and the commemoration of the birthday of Cliff Mills, the esteemed owner of Afro Taco! Enjoy sets by DJ Naya and DJ MD, and a show-stopping performance…
Live Music at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures.Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Join us for a short presentation then take a walk in the Preserve to observe bats during their evening insect hunt.Family Programs is geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking fee…
The Essex County Free SummerMusic 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
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Garden! In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the library's meeting room.Saturday Stories in the Garden! 📚🌱🍅🥕For all preschool ages!Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us at our garden plot for stories and fun!Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids'…
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Join a ranger for a guided walk around the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.Join a Park Ranger on a walk visiting several spots found within the Wildlife Refuge, as we learn about the positive impacts' nature has on our mental and physical health. While we continue to the East Pond, we’ll also learn about the negative…
Join us outside at Main Library where Kevin Kuo, of White Deer Meditation, will lead an introductory class in meditation and QiGong. Meditation helps you improve focus, sleep better, reduce stress/anxiety/frustration, and manage your emotions. QiGong* helps your organs to regulate and self heal by stimulating meridians and acupuncture points in your body. There will…
Bring the colors of summer to life!Bring the colors of summer to life with an oil pastel artwork you will create inspired by the different habitats of Connetquot. No artistic experience is necessary! All materials will be provided! Family Programs are geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival! $8.00 parking fee is…
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…
Take a step back through time with a free demonstration from historical reenactor Tom Hunt! John Jay Homestead is thrilled to welcome back Tom, who specializes in early American craftsmanship. Using authentic eighteenth-century tools, Tom will be demonstrating broom making techniques and discussing other handicrafts. Feel free to bring your questions!
a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
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Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…
