Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland in Berkeley Heights!

Bierman Autism Centers - Berkeley Heights 550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States

Celebrate Every Holiday With Glee! Snowflakes, Santa hats, and twinkling lights - oh my! Bundle up and join Bierman Autism Centers in Berkeley Heights for a sensory-friendly soirée where every holiday takes center stage. Dive into the magic of the season with fun, flair, and a sprinkle of frosty fun. On the agenda: • 📸…

Free

Holiday Cake Decorating Workshop @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Amanda for a hands-on holiday cake decorating demonstration and practice session. Learn about the basics of icing and piping techniques such as writing messages, making borders, and other decorations. You’ll have the opportunity to practice various decorating techniques and designs in order to help you decorate your own holiday cakes at home. This class…

Free

Adult Sewing Craft @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Learn to use a sewing machine while making a giftable, fabric wine bag. Perfect for presenting a holiday treat or carrying your water bottle to yoga at the library! Sewing machine and all materials provided. No experience necessary. This program is for adults. Space is limited to 6 participants to allow for one-to-one assistance. If…

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

Event Series Train Show

Train Show

Our Train Show features a special 12 x 18-foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Train Show occurs inside the Manor House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is $3 for members and $10 for non-members, including admission to the animal museum.

Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank

Pier 57 Discovery Tank 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!

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!

Community Day: Winter Wonderland

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

Celebrate 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…

Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Boogie 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 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

Self-Defense for Women and Girls @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Become 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 States

Join 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 States

Natural 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 States

It'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 States

Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!

Event Series ConEd Family Days

ConEd Family Days

Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United States

Join 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,…