Grand Opening – Ridgefield Park Nature Preserve

Ridgefield Park Nature Preserve 1 Ozzie Nelson Drive, Ridgefield Park, NJ, United States

The Village of Ridgefield Park Invites You to The Official Opening & Dedication of The Ridgefield Park Nature PreserveJoin us to celebrate the grand opening and dedication of the Ridgefield Park Nature Preserve! Special guests will be attending, along with friends and neighbors of the village.DIRECTIONS:You can enter the directions to the Ridgefield Park Jr/Sr…

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

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…

FREE

Family Farmacy

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Food is medicine!

Event Series Growing Gardeners

Growing Gardeners

VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United States

Young gardeners will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Young gardeners (ages 8-11) will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Kids will create nature crafts and explore topics like healthy eating and composting. This is 100% hands-in-the-dirt outdoor fun! Children will learn how…

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 Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…

Free

Free Community Birding at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.…

Free

Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Rowing allows New Yorkers of all ages to explore the…

Free
Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

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

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Downtown Pride

Metuchen Town Plaza 33 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ, United States

Join us with our 2nd annual Downtown Pride event! Love Always Wins!Join us for fun events to celebrate Pride month.

Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

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

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Celebrate the Strawberry Moon

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United States

Experience Queens Farm after-hours amidst June's full moon!Join us at sunset for a guided farm tour, strawberry sampling, and wine pairing as we watch June’s full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, rise in the summer sky. This name has been used by Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples, among others, to mark the ripening…

Full Moon Hike: “Strawberry Moon”

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Full Moon Hike: “Strawberry Moon”Experience the Preserve after dark! Join us for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.IMPORTANT: We…

Downtown Pride Karaoke

Metuchen Town Plaza 33 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ, United States

Celebrate pride month with Pride Karaoke on the plaza! Love Always Wins!Join us for a night of Karaoke while we celebrate Pride month.

Wild World of Slime Molds

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Wild World of Slime MoldsSlime molds: what are they? They are the inspiration for sci fi movie monsters; are brainless yet capable of seemingly intelligent behavior; are not animal, plant, nor fungi; and they can be fun pets! Join naturalist, Taro Ietaka, for an exploration of these interesting and unusual organisms. We’ll begin with a…

Event Series Urban Farm Volunteers

Urban Farm Volunteers

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

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…

FREE

HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair

WHAT: PORT WASHINGTON’S 31st ANNUAL HARBORFEST DOCK DAY AND CRAFT FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE PORT WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2023 10AM - 5PM WHERE: TOWN DOCK AND LOWER MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, L.I., N.Y. Free parking and free trolley and shuttle buses from the LIRR…

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