Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Maple Sugaring Program!
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…
Paint with us in Alma Thomas's style!Recognized as a major artist of the 20th century, Alma Thomas used color and shapes in abstract ways! Paint with us in her style!All materials are provided! Adult Program only!$4 per adult upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect! Reservations are required. Please make sure all adults in…
Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House…
Join us for a Scaly Spectacular! You're invited to a special Valentine's Day event at Bierman Autism Centers in Eatontown! Get ready for an up-close experience with some amazing reptiles in a sensory-safe environment. Perfect for kids of all ages! When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 am – 12 pm Where: 40 Christopher Way Suite 103…
Calling all dino detectives! Join us for a week of “Escape Room” style puzzles, brain teasers and forensic fun for the whole family! Feb. 17-25 10-4 PM (closed 2/21) Tickets are available at the door. Puzzles are free with museum entry. Visit us at www.cstl.org
2/17 2/18 2/24 2/25 Our animals can't wait to meet you. Live animal shows free with paid museum admission at 11 am and 2pm
There is something for everyone at our annual two-day Camellia Festival! This event is filled with music, tours, tea tastings, crafts, activities, learning experiences, incredible Camellia blooms and so much more!
Explore the clues that deer leave behind!Explore the ways of the White-tailed deer. Become a deer detective and search for clues the deer have left behind.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Drop 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.…
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!
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Free with online registration. Photo credit: “Strawberry Shortcake” by princedd is licensed under CC BY 2.0
We are partnering with the Staten Island Alliance to offer a free admission on Saturday, February 17 for special hours 12:00 to 4:00 pm as well as an informational fair with representatives from local PreK programs who will answer questions about the experience for children and enrollment, as well as cooking classes, story times, crafts,…
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…
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…
