This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
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…
Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…
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].
Presented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, NBPAC, and I Am D. Muse, this annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County. The festival features live music and dance performances by The Suyat Band performing funk and motown hits, InSpira Performing Arts, New…
@ Stock up on fresh produce and pantry staples at our bi-weekly Farmer’s market! Artisans & Craft vendors, community organizations, free yoga classes, and other activities round out the market each week. Accepting: SNAP, Health Bucks, FMNP, FreshConnect coupons, and Greenmarket Bucks. This program is in partnership with GROW NYC. Learn More Add to calendar Google…
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…
The start time for this concert has CHANGED from 7pm to 8 pm! Three-time Emmy-award-winning writer, actor, and comedian John Mulaney is set to grace the stage at the Montauk Point Lighthouse on August 10th with a special stand-up comedy performance, all in support of the Montauk Historical Society. His extensive body of work, which…
Join us after hours and look up the sky!The Perseids meteor shower is a spectacular celestial event that occurs every year around mid-August. This year, the peak of this meteor shower is expected to occur around August 12th-13th. Join us after hours and look up at the sky, you may see something out of this…
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…
Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Devon Cummings, 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.Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Dress for a light hike with sun protection and bring water. Bring…
Join us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!
Join us on a walk along the Fire Island Inlet!Join us on a walk to the inlet to look for all the unique, inshore species that call the Fire Island Inlet and Great South Bay home! We will make a stop to do some seining to a get a closer look at the marine species…
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…
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 needed. All ages welcome. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of…
The Nature of WoodworkingLearn how trees are transformed into everyday tools and functional art in this workshop with artist and woodworker, Mark Andreas.We will begin by exploring the forest to better understand the qualities and uses of individual tree species. Mark will then demonstrate how to work with hand tools such as a chisel, gouge,…
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