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Free Family Days
Wyckoff House Museum 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDrop 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.…
Free
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!
Family Program: Build and Wear
Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY, United StatesDesigners, the category is Build and Wear! Create your own architecture-inspired fashion and accessories. Families will learn how to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function. Using these concepts, families will have the opportunity to design and construct their own wearable buildings and structures. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
$15
Makers Day: The Language of Flowers @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesHorticulture Therapist Linda Kluge explains the meaning behind different flowers, then leads the group in creating personalized tussie-mussie bouquets! What’s a tussie-mussie? Join us and find out. Fresh flowers and other supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend, please call the library at 973 948-3660, ext. 3418…
Free
Dance Open House at Commonpoint Queens
Commonpoint Queens Central Queens 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, United StatesJoin us for a free open house week for our new dance classes for children and adults March 16 and 23. We are located at: Commonpoint Queens Central Queens, 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills NY 11375 Schedule of classes: 12-12:45pm Hip Hop (ages 6-8 yrs) 1-1:45pm Hip Hop (ages 9-11 yrs) 2-2:45pm Ballet (ages 11-14…
Free
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
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Solar Eclipse (Children)-$4 per person due upon arrival
Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesJoin us as we prepare for the April 8th Solar Eclipse.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 to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the…
Makers Day: Books Arts with Alice Brees @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesJoin in as Alice shows the group how to transform old books into works of art. During today’s class you’ll use old Reader’s Digest book covers, other old book pages and decorative scrapbook paper to create a lovely floral scene for display. All supplies provided. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend,…
Free
Women’s History Month Art Program, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United StatesLearn about the life and art of Japanese sculptor, painter, and fashion designer Yayoi Kusama.Learn about the life of Japanese sculptor, painter, and fashion designer Yayoi Kusama. We’ll highlight her pop art style and feminist values, then work on our own sculptures. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your preferred art supplies…
Watercolor Painting with Regina Orr @ Sussex-Wantage
Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United StatesJoin local artist, Regina Orr, for a relaxing and rewarding experience, as she guides you step-by-step through creating a beautiful watercolor painting from start to finish. No experience required, though past participants are welcome to attend. All supplies provided. This is a free watercolor painting class for ages 18+. Class size is limited to allow…
Free
Hands-on History: Counting Sheep
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesHands-on History is a free activity series every first and third Saturday of every month. Open to the public!In Rufus King’s time, sheep were mainly used for their wool and not yet for their meat. King had 26 sheep on the property, and we have original wool carders, a loom, and a spinning wheel that…
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].
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Lego Club @ Louise Childs
Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United StatesBuilders 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…
Guardians of the Gateway: The Forts of New York Harbor
Sandy Hook POST Museum 28 Kearney Rd, Sandy Hook, NJ, United StatesDiscover the fortresses that have defended New York Harbor!New York Harbor is a classic example of how forts defended both the upper and lower harbors from the establishment of Fort Amsterdam by the Dutch in 1623 through the modern missile era of the mid-1900’s. Join us for a slide presentation from the Park Historian and…
Makers Day: Spring Fling Jewelry Workshop @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesJoin Joan and Val for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll create a beaded necklace, bracelet, key chain, or purse dangle. You choose! Skills learned include basic jewelry design, finishing techniques, and working with clasps, crimps, and jump rings. This is a “NO Knot Class.” All supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2.…
Free
Bilingual Birdies Spanish Concert
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesPrepare to go on a musical extravaganza with Bilingual Birdies! Families will learn new vocabulary in Spanish and celebrate diversity in an energetic and interactive concert. Included with admission. The Guest Artist Series is sponsored by
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
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The Peking Acrobats
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY, United StatesTHE PEKING ACROBATS have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. All Ages. Since…