Queer Family Dance Party with Matthew Johnson Harris

Ailey Studios 405 W 55th St, New York, NY, United States

Join Matthew Johnson Harris for a special Queer Family Dance Party! In honor of Pride, students will dance along to playlists featuring LGBTQIA icons and songs with uplifting messages. Get ready for a dance experience that will leave you energized and feeling even better than when you walked in as we celebrate queer families. Families…

$25 – $40
Event Series Growing Gardeners

Growing Gardeners

VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United States

Young gardeners will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Young gardeners (ages 8-11) will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Kids will create nature crafts and explore topics like healthy eating and composting. This is 100% hands-in-the-dirt outdoor fun! Children will learn how…

Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Navigate the mysteries of the feline mind with the help of Certified Feline Behaviorist and owner of Helpmeowt – Camille Re. The only Certified Cat Behaviorist in Sussex County, Camille will discuss the basic care and safety of domestic cats, and then address some of the most vexing issues cat owners face including: *inappropriate elimination…

Free

Juneteenth Festival of Morris County

Morristown Green 10 North Park Place, Morristown, NJ, United States

Join us for the Juneteenth Festival of Morris County! VENDORS WANTED! FREEDOM DAY: Juneteenth Festival of Morris CountyThe Juneteenth Festival of Morris County is a lively event created for all families to celebrate the resilience, solidarity, history and culture of the Black community. The day includes live performances by The Kofi and Sankofa Drum &…

Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

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…

FREE

Playwriting Workshop @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Local playwrights, no matter your level of experience, are invited to join Mary Clifford* for an opportunity to learn and share your work. This free Playwriting Workshop provides playwrights, from beginner to experienced, an opportunity to share their work, ideas, and submission information with each other. You are encouraged to bring copies of works-in-progress or…

Free

The Dungeon Initiative: D&D for Teens at Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Delve into dungeons deep and caverns old with your trusted gang of friends! This Dungeons & Dragons group is a continuation of our current party of Saturday adventurers and is currently closed to new members. If you are interested in Dungeons & Dragons at the library, reach out to Ms. Cara at [email protected]. For our regular…

Free

Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…

Free

Free Community Birding at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.…

Free

Plant Science Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - plant Science Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Cost: $28 / ScoutScouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.There are 3 Pre-requisites that should be done at home and we will review in class:…

Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Rowing allows New Yorkers of all ages to explore the…

Free

Rise in Spirit: A Juneteenth Celebration

Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance for a Juneteenth Celebration produced by the Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation.Join Prospect Park Alliance for a Juneteenth Celebration produced by the Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation. The family-friendly event will take visitors on a journey of the African Diaspora that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the people…

The American Songbook @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Experience a journey through the American Songbook with a musical trio featuring vocalist Ellen LaFurn. Registration begins May 30.

Free
Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

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].

FREE

Digital Photography Module 2 @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

This hands-on class is designed to give students a solid understanding of their DSLR camera when using the automated features and modes as well as the manual settings for complete creative control. This course is NOT designed for point and shoot cameras. Topics include: Portrait & Landscape Fast Motion Long Exposure Autofocus Pack up your…

Free

Children’s Author Visits the Dorothy Henry Branch

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join local children’s author Dr. Sandra Gonsalves-Domond as she reads her second children’s book, Stella, the Stealthy, Stellar Squirrel in Spartanasha. Afterwards enjoy a “squirrely” kind of craft and the opportunity for questions and answers. Dr. Gonsalves-Domond has lived in Sussex County for over 35 years. She is a full-time academician, educator, and children’s book…

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

Metuchen Town Plaza 33 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ, United States

A celebration throughout the Metuchen Downtown for JuneteenthWhat is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, about two years after the Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Va., Gordon Granger, a Union general, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. General Granger’s announcement put…

Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

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].

FREE