18th Century Tavern Night

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United States

History comes alive at this authentic 18th-century tavern dinner held in the historic farmhouse at Queens Farm (circa 1772).

Breakfast with Santa

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Santa! I Know Him!!!Naughty or nice--all are welcome when Liberty Hall hosts Breakfast with Santa! Our hot breakfast buffet and games will fill you with Christmas cheer and put you in the holiday spirit. Then take a photo with the jolly old man himself in Santa's sleigh.Reservations required. Space is limited.

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

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

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Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show

Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Holiday Makers Market

Makers Central 84 Central Avenue, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Each holiday season the Makers Central studio transforms into one giant artisanal walking market. It’s very rare that they invite the public into the workshop, but when they do, they make sure it’s worth it! During this open studio weekend, you’ll peruse unique collections of handmade ceramic, paper, wood, concrete, leather, steel, fabric, floral &…

Free

Art on the Hearth

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Create art out of natural materials while listening to a fire crackle and pop in Teatown’s Carriage House. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will share nature stories throughout this cozy crafting session.

Event Series Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

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!

Event Series Scrooge The Musical

Scrooge The Musical

Showplace at Bellmore Movies - 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, United States

Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas with this holiday musical tradition based on the novel by Charles Dickens! Fun for the whole family, join us in Bellmore for this classic musical this holiday season.

$15.00

Arctic Animals- Family program ages 12+, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there!Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there and visit here and how they survive in such icy temperatures. Ages 12+$4 per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you…

Arctic Animals- Family program, ages 12+ $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there!Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there and visit here and how they survive in such icy temperatures. For ages 12+$4 per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If…

Breakfast with Santa

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Santa! I Know Him!!!Naughty or nice--all are welcome when Liberty Hall hosts Breakfast with Santa! Our hot breakfast buffet and games will fill you with Christmas cheer and put you in the holiday spirit. Then take a photo with the jolly old man himself in Santa's sleigh.Reservations required. Space is limited.

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join 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

Sticky Ice Science (Children 6+)-$4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Can we make an ice cube stick to the end of a string? Together we will observe how water changes phase from liquid, to solid, to gas.Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try…

Kwanzaa Celebration

Westbury Arts 255 Schenck Avenue, Westbury, NY, United States

In the rich traditions and cultural significance of Kwanzaa, participants come together to honor African heritage and unity. The seven principles of Kwanzaa--unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith—will be explored through discussion and the creation of simple handmade gifts. Materials will be supplied by Westbury Arts. “This is a…

Free
Event Series Emelin Theatre presents Nutcracker Dream

Emelin Theatre presents Nutcracker Dream

Emelin Theatre 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck, NY, United States

The Emelin Theatre is proud to present Nutcracker Dream: Inspired by the work of Rudolf Nureyev and Marius Petipa, this 90-minute family-friendly adaptation by French-American choreographer Carole Alexis is an exquisite interpretation of the beloved holiday classic. Professional dancers of Ballet des Amériques will perform the featured roles of the ballet, with additional roles performed…

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join 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 States

Nestle 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

Winter Solstice Lanterns

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard, New York, NY, United States

Family-friendly craft and sunset viewing.The longest night of the year, known as the Winter Solstice, will soon be upon us! Make a lantern from things found in nature to bring light to the years shortest day (happening on Thursday 12/21) all while learning about how the longest night is celebrated around the world. While we…