Join us for a conversation on issues relating to the East Pond and North and South Garden areas of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge!The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to invite visitors and stakeholders to an Open House on Saturday December 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge…
Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Join us for Open Studios: Winter in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an…
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!
It's our annual winter market with artisan merchants and specials throughout Downtown Metuchen!It's our annual winter market with artisan merchants and specials throughout Downtown Metuchen! Home goods, clothes, food, and much more. We will be selling original Metuchen Downtown Posters. There will also be chances to win free Metuchen Bucks to spend at many Downtown…
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…
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Build confidence while learning or expanding self-defense skills. Areas of awareness: · Prey vs Predator Behavior · Preparation, Equipment, and Tools · Joint Manipulations · Stance and Strikes · Quick Releases and Escapes · Defense against 3 Angles of Attack · Defense against Holds ·…
Drop in for a classical holiday music event! Clarinet and bassoon duets will be performed by Christine Clear and Abagail Belcastro. Enjoy your favorite holiday songs with hot chocolate and light refreshments. All ages welcome. No need to register; the only thing you need is your love of music!
Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig are throwing a Sing-Along Party and you are invited! In this new show you can join in the fun as Peppa and friends teach some of their favorite songs. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow…
Create your own fantasy map using rice!Get creative with cartography by designing your own fantasy world! By randomly (or strategically) dropping rice onto a piece of paper and outlining the shapes formed, you will be able to develop and design unique lands on which your fictional (or nonfictional) villages and/or empires live.This activity is open…
Join us as we make Holiday themed wreaths using materials found in the park! RESERVE ONE TICKET PER FAMILY.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. One wreath per…
Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!Reservations…
Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!
The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dungeon Initiative! Our Saturday afternoon club is intended for youth ages 11-18, with any level of roleplaying experience. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot in our adventure!…
Scouts BSA - Communications Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.Pre-requisites should be completed prior to the in-person class: #1a, #3 (write your speech, we will present during the class),…
On December 2nd at 2:00, kids ages 2 and up are invited to get their hands into some Play Doh and squish, build, and play to their heart’s content. Age range is 2 and up, but for the younger ones, please make sure they play with the dough and not eat it. Parental supervision is…
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].
Builders ages 5 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
