Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 227. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween
Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
This event was originally scheduled for August 22. If you registered for that date you need not sign up again. Ashley Purper, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, will be here to discuss hereditary and lifestyle risk factors for cancer. Join us in learning: * How and why cancer forms in cells * How cancer may…
Join Gabriella Dumbrique, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, to learn how to protect your skin from the sun year-round. The discussion will include the different types of skin cancers, risk factors, and treatment options. Recommended for adults and older teens. Registration begins September 8.
Find your way through New York City's only corn maze!
Join a Park Ranger for the screening of a short nature-related film followed by a walk at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Join us for movies, music and crafts this summer in Van Cortlandt Park!
Running from September 22nd through November 5th, this 30-day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, outdoor games, pumpkin picking and painting, AND a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends!
Elmwood Playhouse presents Dracula – Sept. 8 – Oct. 27, 2023. Experience the terrifyingly seductive power of evil in this supernatural tale of the infamous Count Dracula. The quintessential stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, this Dracula is chilling, suspenseful, and satisfyingly scary. Written by Hamilton Dean & John L. Balderston. Directed by Michael…
A house music party!Celebrate house music with an energetic night of dancing, festivities, and surprises. bunkr. will bridge the gap between the old and new generation of house music lovers in Newark, NJ. You won't want to miss this. More details will be announced soon. Check out bunkr on Instagram at @bunkr.bunkr for more information.…
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 family,…
Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting with your body by focusing on your breathing; with the slow, focused movements of QiGong. Combining these two disciplines has been shown alleviate symptoms of…
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.
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…
Discover the life cycle of the beautiful Monarch ButterflyEvery year thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico. Get an up close look at these beautiful bugs as we investigate why they travel so far and how they do it! Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your…
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…
Let's search for Monarch Butterflies as they make their fall migration south.It’s a great time of year to see butterflies! Monarch butterflies are making their way down south. They fly our east coast shoreline this time every year, migrating to Mexico for the winter. Come learn about these amazing flyers and how they make their…
