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

Winter Art

Come have some wintry fun with snowflakes that won’t melt. The art of kinetic sculpture and mobile making will be explored. Each participant will create there own mobile to hang at home. Register Now Location: Lasdon Studio Age: 6+ Limited space

$15

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
Event Series ConEd Family Days

ConEd Family Days

Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United States

Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…

The Dungeon Initiative: D&D for Teens @ Franklin

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

The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens – Saturday D&D for Teens at Franklin Branch Explore the multiverse in a D&D adventure, Planescape: Turn of Fortune’s Wheel. With Ms. Cara as your Dungeon Master and guide, leap into a dangerous world where reality is shaped by thoughts and ideals. Tell a story together with…

Free

Author Visit with Kate Baron and Emily Beach, Author and Illustrator of Archer, The Therapy Dog @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library on Sat. January 13th, 2024 to meet Kate Baron and Emily Beach, the Author and Illustrator of Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book.  They will read their book and answer questions from the audience.  And, of course, Archer the therapy dog will be there too!

Free

Just-Add-Snow Snowman Kit @ Dennis

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

Create everything you need to make the perfect mini snowman- minus the snow! Sew a felt carrot nose and make some buttons and a little hat to put on your small snowman once you have the snow you need. All materials will be provided. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call 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

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

Bird Photography @ Main Library

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

Professional photographer, John Scalera, shares his expertise in wildlife photography to help you capture high quality images of our feathered friends. Today’s presentation will cover: * camera and lens settings * shooting modes * focusing modes * sharpness and resolution * perspective * composition * location Images will be analyzed and dissected to show how…

Free

Mad Science: Sounds Like Science

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

Want to hear some good vibrations? Grab your goggles and join the guest scientists from Mad Science to explore how sound is made and how we hear it. We’ll create a dinosaur roar with simple materials and a disco show from just magnets and your skull! You’ll really “rock out” with this supersonic audio experience. Included…

Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, 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].

FREE

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

The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash – Blue Suede

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Finally a show that shifts the focus away from the smoke and mirrors associated with Elvis tribute shows….back to what it is all about: The GREAT MUSIC. This show is packed with charismatic shake, rattle and roll that spans the early years of Elvis’ career all the way through the Hollywood years. Scot Bruce, who…

$50 – $65
Event Series The New York Metro Reptile Expo

The New York Metro Reptile Expo

Westchester County Center 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY, United States

Look at what has crawled, slithered or jumped back to the County Center. The New York Metro Reptile Expo is back. Come check out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, and more! Location Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606. (Directions) Admission Adults $10 (13+),…

Event Series Urban Farm Volunteers

Urban Farm Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer 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…

FREE
Event Series Family Farm Volunteer Days

Family Farm Volunteer Days

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer 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 needed. All ages welcome. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of…

FREE

Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show

Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Rockin’ Rocks

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Get geological with us to celebrate Old Rock Day! Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead a rock walk. Seek out specimens and test your identification skills after examining Teatown’s rock collection and reading a storybook.