If you enjoy books with true stories and factual information, this is the book discussion group for you. Join us each month or just for titles that spark your interest. New members are always welcome. The selection for January is Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, available in regular and large print,…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
Fruit Kebabs and Yogurt Dip make the perfect pair for a simple, refreshing snack. 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. Workshops will be held at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30…
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…
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…
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…
Join Miss Savannah on select Thursdays and Saturdays for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0-3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. Check the calendar for more dates. No registration required.
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…
'Read the Signs' wildlife leave behind!Learn how to 'read the signs' animals leave behind on a hike as we search for tracks and traces from the wildlife at the Preserve! Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear! Be prepared to hike 2-3 miles! $4 per adult upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect.…
Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a zippered pouch. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Jan. 20th at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to learn the basics…
Winter Wellness Children’s Workshop For ages 7 – 12 Saturday, January 20 10am – 12pm $25 per child Registration is required; Min: 5 participants, Max: 25 participants. Register your child now! You’re never too young to have goals and learn how to be the healthiest you! Youth attendees of our Winter Wellness Children’s…
You’re never too young to have goals and learn how to be the healthiest you! In this workshop youth participants will go on a natural movement fitness journey in the crisp winter air, explore the beautiful grounds of Planting Fields, learn how to make a hands-on healthy treat, and visualize goals for 2024!
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
Make a beautiful candle using colored wax and ice!We'll use hot wax and cold ice to create a unique candle for you to decorate and take home. Appropriate for ages 7 and up.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation,…
Young wizards will enjoy a trip to the Metropolitan Museum, in search of art that echoes characters and enchanted objects in the Harry Potter books. You'll track down serpents, Dumbledore look-alikes, and figures as scary as any Death Eater. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to…
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!
Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers – the ultimate challenge! Around the world, skyscrapers are being built taller than ever before. During this program, we will explore what makes these structures so strong and how their design enables them to reach such dizzying heights. Families will take inspiration and ideas from amazing…
