June is National Family Month, and the activity packs available for purchase will be an ongoing option for kids to enjoy. Each pack includes an interactive scavenger hunt challenge and tool, game farm pencil, non-perishable snack, and an animal sticker. Staff will also be available throughout the month to take family portraits on guests’ phones…
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…
Exit 22 at the Westchester County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Starting in 2012, this program has been funded by Westchester Parks Foundation and our partners. Thank you to presenting sponsors, Con Edison, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Together we are committed to parks and open space, and we all make this event…
a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
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Celebrate Father’s Day amongst beautiful classic and contemporary Jaguars gracing the lawns at historic Van Vleck Gardens. Our popular annual event with the Jaguar Touring Club of New Jersey is the only New Jersey Car Show to feature 8 decades of Jaguars. Admission at the door is $10 cash or Venmo @VanVleck21. Kids under 10…
Join us on Eldridge Street between Canal and Division for the Museum at Eldridge Street’s signature event!Come eat and celebrate with us!In its 22nd year, the Museum at Eldridge Street's Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival is a celebration of the diverse traditions that give the Lower East Side and Chinatown its identity.Embrace…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and partners to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park.
Celebrated in conjunction with the SOMA Community Coalition on Race.
This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parent/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early Literacy tips and things to try at home. Program Date…
For little ones ages 0-3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat! Program Date and Time: Mondays @ 10 AM – 10:45. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. Program Date and Time: June 5, 2023…
Come to the Dennis branch on June 19th at 11am to enjoy some stories about summer and then play with friends! Registration is requested but not mandatory. Program Date and Time: June 19th Program Start & End Time: 11am-11:45am
Celebrate Juneteenth at Harriet Tubman Square with art, music, storytelling, and free access to Newark Museum of Art.Join us at Harriet Tubman Square for an engaging Juneteenth celebration, honoring the rich history and culture of African Americans and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. From artmaking to drummers to yard games,…
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program will run for…
Builders ages 5 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…
Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…
Visit the Dorothy Henry Library to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids who register at our table during our registration times will also receive a small prize to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program (while supplies last). Dates and Times: Thursday, June 7 @ 3:30-5:00 Tuesday, June…
Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Program Date and Time: The third Monday of the month, running March through June, 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday, March 20th, 4:00pm-4:30pm…
Granger in his favorite holiday sweater and surrounded by his favorite books Children ages 4-13 are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of…
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening of arts in honor of Juneteenth.The program will begin on the back deck of the Van Cortlandt Golf House with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial Ground for a…
