The skies over Central Jersey will once again be filled with the awe-inspiring spectacle of up to 100 gigantic, colorful hot air balloons taking flight twice each day as the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America celebrates its 40th anniversary this summer. Keeping with its storied history, the Festival is…
With 640 acres of urban woodland, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!
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Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
Free Fridays are back! The Intrepid Museum is once again extending its hours free of charge on the last Friday of April, June, July, August and September from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary and enjoy special programs, including our free summer movie series, featuring classic “ship” themed films. Guests will also enjoy our…
Live Music at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Join us on the farm for 3 days of Native American traditions! Friday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30, 2023Celebrate American Indian Culture through music, dance, Native American crafts and food. This spectacular 3-day powwow features intertribal Native American dance competitions by over forty Indian Nations. Program features an expansive market of authentic Native American…
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
Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures!Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Separate myths from reality in fun activities during a walk around the park. As the sun sets, we will search for bats as they begin their evening insect hunt.We will be meeting in Field 3! Family…
Stella Blue's Band was founded in 2009 to recreate the experience of being at a Grateful Dead show by playing this music with a deep commitment to authenticity. Stella was the first band chosen for residency at Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Garcia's at The Cap has become the band's home…
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
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…
Create your own impressionist style painting!Impressionism is a style of painting that shows life-like subjects painted in a broad, rapid style, with brushstrokes that are easily seen and colors that are often bright. We will learn about some of the most famous artists of the time as well as create our own impressionist style painting.…
History of Rockwood HallJoin Rockwood docent, David Teich, on an adventure into the past as we explore the Rockwood Hall area and its rich history dating back to prehistoric times. Former estate of William A. Rockefeller Jr., this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. Leashed dogs…
Introducing the newest member of the Bierman Autism Centers family in Ramsey, NJ! 📍 Join us for a FREE Petting Zoo and Ice Cream Party to celebrate our Grand Opening on Saturday, July 29! 🍦🐓 Mark your calendars: • 📍 Where: 500 N Franklin Turnpike, Suite 203, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 • 📆 When: Saturday,…
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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Young wizards will enjoy a trip to the Metropolitan Museum, in search of art that echoes characters and enchanted objects in the Harry Potter books. You'll track down serpents, Dumbledore look-alikes, and figures as scary as any Death Eater. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to…
We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
