Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesWhat 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!
Walk in! Workshop: Ocean Creatures Chalk Mural
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesYoung artists will embrace the “street art” experience. In designated framed spaces on a concrete wall, visitors will draw their favorite sea creatures and ocean designs. For those who need more guidance, pre drawn fish, plants, waves will be outlined, waiting to be filled in using chalk.
Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesTackle Anything: Learn to Fish!
Museum Minis
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkMusic, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Science Barge Open Day
Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge 99 Dock St., Yonkers, NY, United StatesBoogie Down Storytime
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesBoogie 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…
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…
ConEd Family Days
Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…
Fun on the Farm
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesEngage 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].
New Brunswick Heart Festival
State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, New JerseyPresented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, NBPAC, and I Am D. Muse, this annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County. The festival features live music and dance performances by The Suyat Band performing funk and motown hits, InSpira Performing Arts, New…
Weeksville Green Farmers & Community Market
@ Stock up on fresh produce and pantry staples at our bi-weekly Farmer’s market! Artisans & Craft vendors, community organizations, free yoga classes, and other activities round out the market each week. Accepting: SNAP, Health Bucks, FMNP, FreshConnect coupons, and Greenmarket Bucks. This program is in partnership with GROW NYC. Learn More Add to calendar Google…
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, 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].
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…
John Mulaney in Concert
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NYThe start time for this concert has CHANGED from 7pm to 8 pm! Three-time Emmy-award-winning writer, actor, and comedian John Mulaney is set to grace the stage at the Montauk Point Lighthouse on August 10th with a special stand-up comedy performance, all in support of the Montauk Historical Society. His extensive body of work, which…
Stars and Meteors: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesJoin us after hours and look up the sky!The Perseids meteor shower is a spectacular celestial event that occurs every year around mid-August. This year, the peak of this meteor shower is expected to occur around August 12th-13th. Join us after hours and look up at the sky, you may see something out of this…
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
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…
Wildflower Walk
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesWildflower WalkJoin botanist, Devon Cummings, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers.Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app.Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Dress for a light hike with sun protection and bring water. Bring…
Invasive Removal Project: Black swallow-wort
25 Sleepy Hollow Rd 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!