Firefly Night: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesInvestigate the fascinating world of fireflies!Investigate the fascinating world of fireflies! Join us for a short night walk and some fun activities, as we observe these amazing creatures light up the night sky.Family programs are for children ages 6 and up. Wear proper hiking footwear and dress for the weather! $4.00 per person upon arrival.…
Woodlawn Forest Restoration Saturday with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
Woodlawn Playground 4370 Van Cortlandt Park East, ##1867, Bronx, NY, United StatesJoin the VCPA for a day of hands-on forest restoration. Learn, make a difference, and enjoy nature. Tools and training provided.Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) for a rewarding weekend of community and nature as we work together to restore the beautiful Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park!We will meet at the Woodlawn Playground…
Farm Market
John Jay Homestead Historic Site 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY, United StatesThe 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.
Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park
Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United StatesFree outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Dig it! Plant it! Eat it! Family Saturdays
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ, United StatesJesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe 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…
Seeding Our Stories: Greenhouse Reading Room
The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United Statesa reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
Liberty Hall Museum Tour!
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesCome visit us!!
Family Gardening: Seed to Table
The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United StatesWe grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
Waterfront Festival
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate water, science, and nature at Randall’s Island Park’s annual Waterfront Festival! Learn about water as a natural resource with Science in the City, have your face painted by Sheila Jordan Art & Entertainment, and jump through a human-sized bubble with Bubbledad. We’ll have live music, a performance, food for purchase, and engaging water-themed activities…
Boogie Down Storytime
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesBoogie 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…
A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor
Ringwood Manor 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesThis fun & energetic 45-minute tour of Ringwood Manor focuses on the children of the Hewitt family, the activities, games, & pranks they played at the Manor, and what a child’s life would be like during the late 19th century. Scavenger hunts are provided on the tour and afterwards, kids are encouraged to try our…
Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo 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 Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo 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…
Fun on the Farm
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesEngage 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].
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, 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].
Kinky Boots
Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) 4 Boland Dr, West Orange, New JerseySunday Farmers Market
Westfield Garden State Plaza 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ, United StatesEnjoy Westfield Garden State Plaza's Sunday Farmers Market every Sunday from May 14th through October 28th. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, family, friends and relax! Location: Parking lot across from Macy's and next to Chili's Date: Every Sunday from May 14th through October 28th Time: 9am - 2pm Free admission & pet-friendly! Thank you to our…
Urban Farm Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer 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…