Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.

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…

Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.

PARTNER PROGRAM: X as Intersection with Sonja Gandert

Virtual (Online)

The U.S. Latinx Art Forum (USLAF), in collaboration with El Museo del Barrio present the third installment (of four) of the virtual public program series entitled “X as Intersection” featuring conversations with fellows from the third cohort of the Latinx Artist Fellowship. Join us for an intimate conversation with Susanna Temkin, Curator, El Museo del…

free

X as Intersection: Homenaje

Zoom LIVE

In moments of hardship and joy alike, acts of memorialization, monumentalization, and remembrance carry particular resonance. This panel invites artists Felipe Baeza, Edra Soto, and Mario Ybarra, Jr. to reflect on the presence of homenaje (homage or tribute) in their work. Acknowledging the significance of forging connections between past, present, and future, the discussion will…

free

Sensory-Friendly Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds, opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults have an opportunity to talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required. Program Date: 2/28/24 Program Start & End Time: 4:30-5:00

Free

Recipes and Rituals for Community Care

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

Our Remedies are in our Kitchens!

Bedtime Stories @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Miss Alana at the Dennis branch one Wednesday evening a month for a fun bedtime activity and some stories. Enjoy calm music while coloring or crafting and then settle down on the floor for a few bedtime stories. Pajamas are optional, but Miss Alana will probably be wearing hers!

Free

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley and Hugo are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a…

Cover-to-Cover Book Club @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

The Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, in person, at the Sussex-Wantage branch. The title for February is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. Click on the title to reserve a copy for pickup. Come be part of the discussion. No registration required. For more information email Pat Daly at [email protected]

Arthur the Musical Show Tickets! @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Calling all Arthur fans! Join us for an evening of listening to a few favorite Arthur stories and learn how to draw Arthur! All participants will entered into a drawing to win two tickets to The Growing Stage Theater’s production of “Arthur and Friends Make a Musical” which will be playing from March 8th-March 24th.…

Free

Wednesday Night at the Museum: A Fairytale Expedition!

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Join us for our exciting series!Do you enjoy fairytales and folklore? Join us for our February Wednesday Night at the Museum, to embark on a captivating journey into the enchanted realm of Liberty Hall's fairies! Through fairytale and folklore books, objects, and of course magic, the fairies have extended an invitation to an enchanting scavenger…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023

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…

$32

Thursday Morning Baby Group, Ages 6-18 Mos. @ Town Hall (1 St Mary’s Place)

Denville Town Hall 1 St. Mary's Place, Denville, NJ, United States

Baby group is for little ones ages 6-18 months** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT DENVILLE TOWN HALL (1 ST. MARY'S PLACE) **Thursday Baby Group! 📚Ages 6-18 monthsJoin Ms. Chris indoors for stories and songs for our littlest patrons!Held at Denville Town HallPlease allow extra time for parkingSiblings…

Play-Doh and Puzzles @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Playing with Play-Doh and puzzles is a great way for children to improve their fine motor skills while having fun! Join us for a session where children can create, spark their imaginations, and use problem solving skills! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it. Our…

Free

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…

Free

Tiny Tots @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

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.  

Event Series Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…

Thursday Storytime! @ Denville Town Hall (All Preschool Ages)

Denville Town Hall 1 St. Mary's Place, Denville, NJ, United States

Join Ms. Nicole for a special storytime in the Community Room at Town Hall! All preschool ages welcome!Thursday Storytime at Town Hall! 📚Come join Ms. Nicole for stories, songs, dancing, and fun at Denville Town Hall (1 St. Mary's Place)For preschool kids of all agesParking is available on the street as well as in the…

Hibernation-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$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…