Queens International Children’s Festival

Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, United States

Free family fun in Queens!JCAL's Queens International Children's Festival has returned with free entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The two-day fun-filled family event brings high-quality arts performances and craft activities to inspire young people and families to enjoy the arts. Activities will include live music , dance performances, games, Arts and…

Gospel Festival

Monte Irvin Orange Park Center Street and South Harrison Street, Orange, NJ, United States

The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System at the Gospel Festival. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. This event is co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation…

Free

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Franklin

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

All Together Now lets enjoy Fun, Comedy and Education, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet’s most fascinating creatures. The presentation is geared toward children and adults alike, so if you’re looking for something fun and unique to do with the family that also teaches respect for our environment and all…

Free
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

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Dennis

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

Join us in the community room as we kick off Summer Reading with the Pearl Observatory. Experience the Wonders of the Universe at the Dennis Branch! View the night sky in an inflatable planetarium. Locate planets, stars, constellations and more! You will be able to see the Milky Way and touch a meteorite. Afterwards, sign…

Free

Free Community Sailing 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 Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…

Free

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

Lego Club @ Louise Childs

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

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…

Free

Summer Reading Registration Days @ Main Library

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

All Together Now! Gear up and get excited for Summer Reading 2023 at the Sussex County Library System! At select times on Friday, June 23rd (10:00am-12:00pm) and Saturday, June 24th (2:00pm-4:00pm), visit our registration table at the Main Library to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids who register at…

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

All Together Now lets enjoy Fun, Comedy and Education, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet’s most fascinating creatures. The presentation is geared toward children and adults alike, so if you’re looking for something fun and unique to do with the family that also teaches respect for our environment and all…

Free

All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Main Library

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

Join us in the community room as we kick off Summer Reading with the Pearl Observatory. Experience the Wonders of the Universe at Main Library! In groups of 30, you will explore the night sky in an inflatable planetarium. Locate planets, stars, constellations and more! See the Milky Way and touch a meteorite. Afterwards, sign…

Free
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
Event Series Sunday Farmers Market

Sunday Farmers Market

Westfield Garden State Plaza 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ, United States

Enjoy 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…

Free

Medicinal Use of “Invasives”

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Medicinal Use of “Invasives”Learn about the medicinal gifts of “invasive” plants with herbalist, Clare Pierson in the conclusion of our “Edible Invasives” class series. We’ll embark on a weed walk to meet these sometimes maligned plants in their natural habitat, and learn how and when to harvest them and prepare them for medicine. Afterward, we’ll…

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 Bicycle Sundays

Bicycle Sundays

Bronx River Parkway Westchester, NY, United States

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…

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!!