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,…
Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting with your body by focusing on your breathing; with the slow, focused movements of QiGong. Combining these two disciplines has been shown alleviate symptoms of…
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.
The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…
Discover the life cycle of the beautiful Monarch ButterflyEvery year thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico. Get an up close look at these beautiful bugs as we investigate why they travel so far and how they do it! Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your…
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…
Let's search for Monarch Butterflies as they make their fall migration south.It’s a great time of year to see butterflies! Monarch butterflies are making their way down south. They fly our east coast shoreline this time every year, migrating to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about these amazing flyers and how they make their…
Forest Therapy: Equinox CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, journaling, and tea under the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to connect with nature in honor of the autumnal equinox. Blankets and seat cushions will be provided. Please wear sun protection and…
Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a tote bag. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Sept. 223rd and Oct. 7th at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to…
Join volunteers from around the city in cleaning up Great Kills Beach in Gateway National Recreation Area after a busy summer of use.Gateway National Recreation Area is proud to be hosting this beach cleanup with our partners at the National Environmental Education Foundation and the NRPA. Refreshments and all materials needed for the cleanup will…
The Children’s Museum of the East End is pleased to announce our annual Baby Gear Swap! New and expectant parents are invited to join us and stock up on new and gently used infant and toddler items! Early childhood educators will also be on hand with information for new parents (and parents-to-be)! Donations of equipment,…
Join us at Green Fair / Swap and Shop in Ridgefield Park, where you can shop sustainably, swap your pre-loved items, and learn!Green Fair / Swap and Shop - Sustainable Ridgefield ParkJoin us for the Green Fair / Swap and Shop event in Ridgefield Park, NJ! This in-person event will be held at Brewster Park,…
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The Rye Children's Book Festival, to be held at the Westchester Children’s Museum, celebrates and promotes early childhood literacy in our community with a day filled with author visits, book signings and lots of free family friendly events including read alouds, arts and crafts and an open Scattered Slime Sensory Bar! For further info, please…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he…
Join Danielle Medina, creator of Fit N Play Mama, for a playful Dinosaur Yoga-themed journey. In this special class, we will send you back in time and have you moving and stretching your body in all kinds of dinosaur ways. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children and create meaningful memories while…
Community Ecology for Bees and MeJoin us for a bee-filled afternoon at the Greenhouse Education Center! Learn about our native bee populations and the important role they play as pollinators through a variety of bee-themed activities for all ages. Help us learn more about bee movement in New York by tracking marked bees in our…
Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Join us for Open Studios: Fall in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an…
Do you speak architecture? In this program, families will learn to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function as they observe and sketch architectural elements through an interactive slide show and neighborhood walk (weather permitting). Families will then design their own scale model of a building using this new vocabulary. Family Programs are…
