Hike to the Hatchery: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Explore the Trout Hatchery with us!Enjoy a leisurely hike to the fish hatchery where we will explore what we see in nature along the way. Once at the hatchery, we will take a tour to learn about the trout being raised there and the history of the hatchery operations at Connetquot River State Park Preserve.…

Black History Month Art Program, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

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

Learn about the life and art of African American painter Horace Pippin.See how African American painter Horace Pippin’s artwork reflected upon America’s history of slavery, segregation, and war before learning how to paint in his unique style. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your preferred art supplies if you wish.$4 cash per…

Preschool Art and Story Time

Lasdon Park 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY

Each class will begin by reading a children’s story that is connected to nature. We will then use the story for inspiration and create an art project based on the story. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Class will meet in the Lasdon Studio located in the garage of the main house.…

$15

BubbleMania!

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Experience a high-energy mix of visual comedy, quick wit, swing music, and amazing soap bubble manipulations that range from intricate bubble art to GIANT bubbles big enough to encase an audience member! Learn why bubbles want to be round, how to manipulate one to become a cube and how to keep your bubbles from bursting…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023

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…

$32

Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center

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…

Maple Sugaring

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

Maple Sugaring Program!

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

Free Animal Show

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

2/17 2/18 2/24 2/25 Our animals can't wait to meet you. Live animal shows free with paid museum admission at 11 am and 2pm

$12 – $15

Keepsakes: Guatemala

6 River Terrace 6 River Terrace, New York, United States

Co-presented with Bula Arts and Culture, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Guatemala. Create a keepsake to take home, plus an interactive live performance and storytelling by Ch’umilkaj Nicho, Tito Medina and Kevin Ortiz Lemus. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up.

Free

Fun with Bluey!

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

Bluey Fun at Liberty Hall!Hey Mate! This episode of Bluey is called "Fun!" Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Bluey-themed event. Get ready to play games, craft, and snack just like everyone's favorite blue Heeler and her family and friends. Make some great family memories as we bring Bluey's world to life!Recommended for…

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.

Event Series Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

Event Series Museum Minis

Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

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

Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm

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…