Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Pier 57 Discovery Tank 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesHands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
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Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesWhat 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!
Community Day: Winter Wonderland
The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ, United StatesCelebrate the sparkle and cheer of the season at our festive family favorite!Winter Wonderland is back with more seasonal performances and activities for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on artmaking, performance by Teen Step Up, and more. Local vendors will be on hand at The Newark Holiday Market to fulfill all your holiday shopping needs!This program…
Boogie Down Storytime
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesBoogie 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
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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
Self-Defense for Women and Girls @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesBecome Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Build confidence while learning or expanding self-defense skills. Areas of awareness: · Prey vs Predator Behavior · Preparation, Equipment, and Tools · Joint Manipulations · Stance and Strikes · Quick Releases and Escapes · Defense against 3 Angles of Attack · Defense against Holds ·…
Free
Gingerbread House Workshop
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesJoin the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!Reservations…
Natural Winter Wreath Weaving!
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesNatural Winter Wreath WeavingDecorating for the season is always better with a DIY spirit - and natural materials! We’ll learn some methods for creating a wreath, collect our own materials, and get creative with our nature-inspired decorating. Great idea for a fun winter outing with family and friends!We'll start with an easy walk to explore…
Holiday Wreaths, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesIt's the holiday season!Whatever holiday you celebrate, a beautiful smelling natural wreath is enjoyable during these cold months. We will have all the natural plants to decorate with. Feel free to bring ribbons or anything else you like to decorate your wreath with for the season.One wreath per reservation$ 4 per adult upon arrival. $8…
Wreathmaking Workshop
Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!
ConEd Family Days
Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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,…
Fun on the Farm
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesEngage 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 StatesJoin 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
Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’
Old Dutch Church 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesNestle into the historic Old Dutch Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, regale you with his adaptation of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Parking is at Philipsburg Manor and the event takes place across the street at Old Dutch Church. 2023 dates: December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17. Performances…
$42 – $47
Kids Holiday Movie Matinees @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesJoin Miss Kim on Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm and/or Saturday, December 9th at 3:00pm for Kids Holiday Movie Matinees at the Main Library! Get comfy and snuggle down for a movie. Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017, Rated G, 22 minutes) Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open…
Free
Crazy Science: Dry Ice Discovery
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesWe will be joined by a scientist from the Crazy Science Lab who will conduct awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce you to dry ice – a solid that does not melt into a liquid but instead changes directly into a gas! You will witness a chemistry of colors, a soap volcano, artificial snow, a storm…
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Holiday Lights 2023
Holiday Lights 2023
Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, United StatesTake a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. CAROUSEL$ – TOUCH TANK – FACE PAINTING$ – REPTILE HOUSE – FARM – TRAIN – GIFT SHOP$ – CAFE$ 5pm to 9pm Friday – Saturday – Sunday November 17-19 Friday – Saturday…
Governor’s Victorian Holiday Ball
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesKing Manor invites you to our annual Governor’s Victorian Holiday Ball!Join us in celebrating the holiday season ⭐--1850s style-- ⭐with an evening of historic cocktail making, 19th century dance lessons, live period music, a magic lantern show, light food and drink (cash bar for alcohol, must be 21+ with ID), and more!Formal dress code is…
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, 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