Dress to impress at this celebration of African art and fashion.Dress to impress at this celebration of the beauty and diversity of African culture, featuring music, great food, and the commemoration of the birthday of Cliff Mills, the esteemed owner of Afro Taco! Enjoy sets by DJ Naya and DJ MD, and a show-stopping performance…
Live Music at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures.Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Join us for a short presentation then take a walk in the Preserve to observe bats during their evening insect hunt.Family Programs is geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking fee…
The Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Garden! In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the library's meeting room.Saturday Stories in the Garden! 📚🌱🍅🥕For all preschool ages!Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us at our garden plot for stories and fun!Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids'…
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Join a ranger for a guided walk around the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.Join a Park Ranger on a walk visiting several spots found within the Wildlife Refuge, as we learn about the positive impacts' nature has on our mental and physical health. While we continue to the East Pond, we’ll also learn about the negative…
Join us outside at Main Library where Kevin Kuo, of White Deer Meditation, will lead an introductory class in meditation and QiGong. Meditation helps you improve focus, sleep better, reduce stress/anxiety/frustration, and manage your emotions. QiGong* helps your organs to regulate and self heal by stimulating meridians and acupuncture points in your body. There will…
Bring the colors of summer to life!Bring the colors of summer to life with an oil pastel artwork you will create inspired by the different habitats of Connetquot. No artistic experience is necessary! All materials will be provided! Family Programs are geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival! $8.00 parking fee is…
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…
Take a step back through time with a free demonstration from historical reenactor Tom Hunt! John Jay Homestead is thrilled to welcome back Tom, who specializes in early American craftsmanship. Using authentic eighteenth-century tools, Tom will be demonstrating broom making techniques and discussing other handicrafts. Feel free to bring your questions!
a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
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Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…
Kids and adults work together to explore the park below 72nd Street. To win, you’ll have to find Stuart Little, decipher a secret code by the pond seen in Home Alone 2, spot Cupid at the Carousel, unscramble a message in the sky and find a witch turned to stone. For ages 7 and up.…
We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 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 friends. Please note…
The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. This event is co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. 2023…
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…
