Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Joe Baracata Band July 13th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold…
Alive on 25 is a walkable, pop-up summer street festival in Downtown Riverhead offering live music on multiple stages, car show, local craft beverages, outdoor dining, Long Island artists, performers and street vendors. This is where the east end comes ALIVE between Long Island’s Hamptons and North Fork! Fireworks on June 30 at 9pm.
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Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures!Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Join us for a short presentation then take a walk in the Preserve to observe bats during their evening insect hunt. Family Programs is geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking…
The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed for the whole family,…
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
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…
Join The Bronx Photowalk to venture through Randall’s Island with camera in hand! Whether you have a small or large digital camera, phone, disposable camera, Polaroid, or your eyes, you are welcome to learn how to capture photos of Randall’s Island with the backdrop of the NYC skyline. The walk will be guided by experienced…
Discover the healing power of the Mighty Mints with this plant walk and workshop!Whether you are an experienced herbalist or just starting out, the mints are an essential part of any apothecary. With over 7,000 species, all edible, the mint family is known to be aromatic (think rosemary, thyme, apple mint), calming, soothing and stimulating.…
Resilience, Access, and Opportunities offer participants a unique view of the waterfronts of East Harlem, Randall’s Island, and the South Bronx. This event includes a bike tour and a lunch, and participants are welcome to attend one or both. Starting at 10 am and meeting at 114th and 1st Ave at the corner of Thomas…
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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We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
