The circus is coming to town at Cross County Center. Flip Circus highlights the enduring human spirit, with world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils. See the Globe of Death Motorcycles, the Alexa Swing Pole act, and Chicago Allstars acrobats.
Liberty Science Center’s Wild About Animals springtime celebration runs from March 27 - April 28! Let a butterfly land gently on your finger in the Butterfly House, and watch chicks peck their way into the world in the Chick Hatchery (mid-April). When our friends from the Honky Tonk Ranch visit from March 27 - April…
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
Meet Ms. Nicole in the Library Meeting Room for Storytime Fun!Wednesday Storytime! 📚Ages 3+This storytime is geared toward our older preschoolers who can sit for slightly longer storiesJoin Ms. Nicole indoors for storytime fun!At the library in the meeting roomSiblings welcomePlease sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
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…
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…
The circus is coming to town at Cross County Center. Flip Circus highlights the enduring human spirit, with world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils. See the Globe of Death Motorcycles, the Alexa Swing Pole act, and Chicago Allstars acrobats.
Baby group is for little ones ages 6-18 monthsThursday Baby Group! 📚Ages 6-18 monthsJoin Ms. Chris indoors for stories and songs for our littlest patrons!Held inside the library meeting roomSiblings welcome!Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the order form
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
All Preschool Ages in the Library Meeting RoomThursday Storytime! 📚All Preschool Ages: Since this is a mixed age storytime, we will do our best to share stories that work well for all agesJoin Ms. Nicole for her farewell storytime!Held inside the library meeting roomSiblings welcomePlease sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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!
