Walk-in! Workshop: Tool Time

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

Drill down into a world of artistic exploration in this month’s Walk-in! Workshop. Using crayons and paint, young artists will emulate the Pop Art of Jim Dine as they create artwork of shovels and other handy tools. Included with admission.  

All About Owls

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Learn about these nocturnal wonders with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister as she shares a story about owls during this family-friendly program. Meet a member of this fascinating group of birds, get creative with a craft, and find out how owls own the night.

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

Owl Pellet Dissection: Family Program (Children 8 & up), $4 per person

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Join us for a fun program all about owls!Owls are unique among the bird world! Explore the world of owls and learn how they hunt in the dark. Dissect a real owl pellet to discover what creatures are eaten by these fascinating birds! Using dissection tools, we will explore the diet of this nocturnal hunter.…

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

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

Roots of Rhythm

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

A guest artist from S’Cool Sounds will teach visitors about a variety of exciting percussion instruments and their geographic origins! Come learn to play different rhythms and interact using key musical elements such as dynamics, tone, call and response, unison, and improvisation. Included with admission.  Sessions will be held at 12 pm, 1 pm, and…

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!

Walk-in! Workshop: Tool Time

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

Drill down into a world of artistic exploration in this month’s Walk-in! Workshop. Using crayons and paint, young artists will emulate the Pop Art of Jim Dine as they create artwork of shovels and other handy tools. Included with admission. 

Event Series Museum Minis

Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Free

For the Birds (bird feeder workshop)

Winter is here. Help us feed the birds by making your very own bird feeders. In this class participants will make bird feeders using pine cones and sun butter. Hang them up at home and enjoy watching the birds that they attract. All ages Location: Lasdon Studio (Main house garage) This is a free “make…

free

Community Day Martin Luther King Jr.: Vision in Action

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

Our annual MLK Day celebration!A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, his teachings of social justice, and his service to the community. This year’s Community Day features uplifting performances, hands-on activities, and opportunities to help others. There’s something for the whole family!Visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support a local…

Community Trailblazing Project

Parking Lot M North Bragg Road, Middletown Township, NJ, United States

Help us reopen Sandy Hook's Bird Loop Trail!Engage in a community service project at Sandy Hook’s Bird Loop Trail by helping to remove vegetation (vines/bushes with thorns, spines and prickles) and debris from a fragile maritime upland forest. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the only national holiday designated as a National Day of…

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

Special Program for Home Schooled Students

Bayard Cutting Arboretum 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY, United States

Special Program for Home-Schooled Students – 9:30 AM Tuesdays starting June 13, 2023 | 9:30 AM Elementary Education (6-12 years old)   Interested in history and what life was like for children 6 through 12 years of age during the early 1900s? How about understanding what an Arboretum is and learning about the beautiful trees…

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)

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

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: January 2, 9,…

Free

Sensory Storytime @ Dennis

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

The program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities.  Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes, and movement followed by 10 minutes of play.  You are encouraged to bring your own comfort items or just enjoy the sensory toys available to use by us. Space is limited; registration…

Free

Health Education with the Office of Public Health Nursing @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing each month for a short, informative presentation about health issues that can impact you and those you love. There will be handouts to take home and free giveaways for all attendees. January 16 – National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month February 13 – Heart Health Month March…