Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

Beginner Meditation & QiGong @ Main Library

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

Join us outside at Main Library where Kevin Kuo, of White Deer Meditation, will lead an introductory class in meditation and QiGong. Meditation helps you improve focus, sleep better, reduce stress/anxiety/frustration, and manage your emotions. QiGong* helps your organs to regulate and self heal by stimulating meridians and acupuncture points in your body. There will…

Free

Stream Science @ Valley Stream State Park (Children 6+)-FREE

Valley Stream State Park Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream, NY, United States

Join us at Valley Stream State Park as we explore the vibrant underwater world with a stream scoop.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 &…

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

💥 Unleash Your Inner Champion! 💥

Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ, United States

Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown rolls out the red carpet for you to join us at the Sensory-Friendly Field Day Funfest! It's time to lace up your sneakers and get ready to have a ball! Get ready to enjoy a delightful day of sensory-friendly games and activities tailor-made just for you! Bring your best game…

Free

6th Annual 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Midland Beach Promenade Midland Beach Promenade Lot #9 (Corner of Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave.), Staten Island, NY, United States

Join us at Midland Beach on Staten Island for our 6th annual 5K Run/Walk to "Spread the Joy of Authentic Love" and support our NY Chapter! Saturday, August 19th 10 AM to 12 PM 5K Race for the Chaste Fundraiser Join us at Midland Beach on Staten Island for our 6th annual 5K Run/Walk to…

$10 – $100

Grand Opening, Bach to Rock Music School Scarsdale

Bach to Rock Music School Scarsdale 969-B Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, United States

Music to Fill the Air as Bach to Rock Music School Opens in Scarsdale! August 19 Grand Opening Will Feature Regional DJ “Hard Hittin Harry,” along with Tours, Free Lessons, and Performances on the Bach to Rock Stage. Bach to Rock, America’s music school for students of all ages, is opening its newest school in…

Free

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 States

a 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 States

Come visit us!!

Wharton Canal Day

Hugh Force Canal Park, 180 West Central Avenue, Wharton NJ 07885, 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 States

We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!

Walk in Workshop: Painting Summer Treats

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

Join our Walk in! Workshop and unleash your sweet Imagination by painting summer treats. From the sugary swirls of cotton candy to the tempting allure of cupcakes, and the cool joy of ice cream, our workshop is all about turning children’s favorite summer treats into mesmerizing masterpieces. Guided by the playful spirit of the legendary Wayne…

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
Event Series A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor

A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor

Ringwood Manor 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

This 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…

Crafting Mini Planters

Science Barge 99 Dock Street, Yonkers, NY, United States

Join us for a fun-filled time of creating mini planters using sustainable materials. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided.

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
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

Children’s Author Visits the Sussex-Wantage Branch

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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. This program will be held in the outdoor amphitheater, weather permitting. Registration begins August 5. Dr. Gonsalves-Domond has lived in…

Free