Maple Sugaring
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesMaple Sugaring Program!
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe 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…
Black History Month: Art of Alma Thomas: Adult Program, $4 per adult
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesPaint 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
Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United StatesOutdoor 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…
Valentine’s Critters: A Sensory-Safe Reptile Encounter
Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ, United StatesJoin 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…
Southold WinterFest
Southold, NY Main Road, Southold, NY, United StatesDinosaur Detectives
Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NYCalling 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
Free Animal Show
Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY2/17 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
Annual Camellia Festival
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!
Deer Detectives, Children’s Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United StatesExplore 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…
Music & Movement
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkInteractive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Sugar Hill Museum 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFree 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.…
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!
ShopRite Kidz Cook: Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesShopRite 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
PreK for All FREE Admission Day
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesWe 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
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 Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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…
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…