Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

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…

FREE

Lovely Leaves, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

Create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel…

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

Día de los Muertos: Monarchs and Migration

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a Teatown twist as we learn about the beautiful butterfly that is central to this holiday.

Crochet Autumn Leaves @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Calling all teen fiber artists! Do you know the basics of crochet? Want to learn how to make an autumn leaf? On November 4th at 11am, Miss Alana will meet you in the community room with a crochet hook, yarn, and instructions for making a few different styles of leaves. Play around and see what…

Free

Lego Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos available to explore and build with. Bring your imagination!  This is a drop-in program.  Registration is not required. Program Dates: 10/7, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16…

18th Century Hearth Cooking

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United States

Experience historic cookery at Queens Farm

Family Program: Oasis in the City

Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY, United States

What is your oasis in the city? Taking inspiration from the city and their own worlds families will envision spaces for shelter, joy and community. Through experimentation, and exploration of various materials, families will create a model of their “oasis”. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5–13 years old, accompanied by an adult. Two…

$10

COQUÍ CLUB: Día de los Muertos, Remembering Our Loved Ones (Session 2)

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Hola! El Museo is excited to host Coquí Club, our bilingual program for our tiniest visitors at El Museo del Barrio for an IN-PERSON experience at the museum! Coquí Club is an interactive program facilitated by our museum educators and includes storytelling, discussion, and an art-making project. Be sure to bring your Coqui crowns and…

free
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

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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…

free

Art in the Park (Teens 13+)-$4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

We can look to nature for art inspiration.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.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the kids)Tiny Tots, Ages…

Girl Scout Day: Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday Celebration

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Join Us For Girl Scout Day!Liberty Hall is the perfect place to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday! Discover Liberty Hall's collection of inventions, ideas, and icons that all happened from innovators in New Jersey! An Edison Phonograph, a Singer Sewing Machine, a unique set of Lenox China, and so much more! Discover what it takes…

Discover Van Cortlandt Park: An Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration

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

Let's hit the trails & embrace the breathtaking beauty of the Northwest Forest with our Autumn Hike—get ready for an unforgettable adventureJoin the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an enriching hike and forest exploration experience along the Cass Gallagher Trail. Led by Volunteer Coordinator Noel Hefele, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a…

Second Chance Toys Clean Out

West Orange Environmental Center - 590 Mt. Pleasant Avenue West Orange NJ 07052

https://www.westorange.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5295

Paws-on History: Puff Paint Cats!

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

Join us in celebrating Mary, the Super Cat!It is time to celebrate our Queen of the Manor: Mary! No, not Mary King. Super cat! In honor of our favorite cat and National Cat Day (October 29th), we will be using puff paint to create one-of-a-kind, colorful cat works of art. Cat lovers, rejoice!Craft inspired by…

The Dungeon Initiative @ Franklin

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

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!…

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

Woodlawn Beautification Day

Woodlawn Playground 4370 Van Cortlandt Park East, ##1867, Bronx, NY, United States

Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park.Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.  Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and in…