Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County Environmental Center 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, New JerseyEarly Morning Opening: Aircraft Onboard
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum West 46th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed for the whole family,…
Meditation and QiGong with Kevin Kuo @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesDue to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting with your body by focusing on your breathing; with the slow, focused movements of QiGong. Combining these two disciplines has been shown alleviate symptoms of…
Farm Market
John Jay Homestead Historic Site 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY, United StatesThe 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.
New Time! – Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesThe Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…
Monarch Butterflies @ Valley Stream State Park (Family): FREE
Valley Stream State Park Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream, NY, United StatesDiscover the life cycle of the beautiful Monarch ButterflyEvery year thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico. Get an up close look at these beautiful bugs as we investigate why they travel so far and how they do it! Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe 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…
Butterfly Watch: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Robert Moses State Park Field 5 1 Burma Road, Bay Shore, NY, United StatesLet's search for Monarch Butterflies as they make their fall migration south.It’s a great time of year to see butterflies! Monarch butterflies are making their way down south. They fly our east coast shoreline this time every year, migrating to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about these amazing flyers and how they make their…
Forest Therapy: Equinox Celebration
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesForest Therapy: Equinox CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, journaling, and tea under the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to connect with nature in honor of the autumnal equinox. Blankets and seat cushions will be provided. Please wear sun protection and…
Learn to Sew @ Louise Childs
Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United StatesLearn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a tote bag. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Sept. 223rd and Oct. 7th at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to…
National Public Lands Day Beach Cleanup event @ Great Kills Park
Great Kills Park 3270 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, United StatesJoin volunteers from around the city in cleaning up Great Kills Beach in Gateway National Recreation Area after a busy summer of use.Gateway National Recreation Area is proud to be hosting this beach cleanup with our partners at the National Environmental Education Foundation and the NRPA. Refreshments and all materials needed for the cleanup will…
Baby Gear Swap 2023
Children’s Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY, United StatesThe Children’s Museum of the East End is pleased to announce our annual Baby Gear Swap! New and expectant parents are invited to join us and stock up on new and gently used infant and toddler items! Early childhood educators will also be on hand with information for new parents (and parents-to-be)! Donations of equipment,…
Green Fair / Swap and Shop – Sustainable Ridgefield Park
Brewster Park 50-80 Main Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ, United StatesJoin us at Green Fair / Swap and Shop in Ridgefield Park, where you can shop sustainably, swap your pre-loved items, and learn!Green Fair / Swap and Shop - Sustainable Ridgefield ParkJoin us for the Green Fair / Swap and Shop event in Ridgefield Park, NJ! This in-person event will be held at Brewster Park,…
Liberty Hall Museum Tour
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesCome visit us!!
Rye Children’s Book Festival at Westchester Children’s Museum
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkThe Rye Children's Book Festival, to be held at the Westchester Children’s Museum, celebrates and promotes early childhood literacy in our community with a day filled with author visits, book signings and lots of free family friendly events including read alouds, arts and crafts and an open Scattered Slime Sensory Bar! For further info, please…
Watson Adventures’ Whodunit at the Met Family Scavenger Hunt
Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he…
Dinosaur Yoga
Brooklyn Children’s Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin Danielle Medina, creator of Fit N Play Mama, for a playful Dinosaur Yoga-themed journey. In this special class, we will send you back in time and have you moving and stretching your body in all kinds of dinosaur ways. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children and create meaningful memories while…
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Sugar Hill Museum 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBee Jubilee
The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United StatesCommunity Ecology for Bees and MeJoin us for a bee-filled afternoon at the Greenhouse Education Center! Learn about our native bee populations and the important role they play as pollinators through a variety of bee-themed activities for all ages. Help us learn more about bee movement in New York by tracking marked bees in our…