Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine!Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker.We’ll begin with light stretching and breathing exercises before we set out on a short hike. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect with the forest through all your senses.Please bring water to drink and…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
What 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!
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…
Let's bird around the preserve!Enjoy a continental breakfast (courtesy of The Great South Bay Audubon Society) and a presentation introducing winter ducks that visit our area this time of year. Afterward, take a walk through the preserve led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society. Binoculars and identification books will be available for loan.This is…
A yoga experience unlike any other.A yoga experience unlike any other! Taking place in the Museum’s Sketch Aquarium Immersive Experience, find calm while surrounded by tranquil sounds of nature and digital sea creatures. Tickets are limited. This event will take place while the Museum is closed to the public, please access the Museum through the South Wing…
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…
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…
History of Rockwood HallJoin Rockwood docent, David Teich, on an adventure into the past as we explore the remains of Rockwood Hall and its rich history dating back to prehistoric times.Former estate of William A. Rockefeller Jr., this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. Leashed dogs…
Make a gift for you or a friend!Why not spend this winter learning a new skill? Try your hand at making your very own mug, and then enjoy your tea, coffee, or hot chocolate in it for years to come! In this two-session workshop, you will first learn how to design and make a coil…
Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
On January 13th and February 10th at 10:30am, learn how to make a bird feeder at the Dennis branch using foods we eat too! All materials are provided. Peanut butter can be messy, so please dress accordingly. Registration is required. **There will be peanut butter used during this activity so please do not sign up…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
What 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!
Drill down into a world of artistic exploration in this month’s Walk-in! Workshop. Using crayons and paint, young artists will emulate the Pop Art of Jim Dine as they create artwork of shovels and other handy tools. Included with admission.
Join Wellness Advocate Christina Kraemer to learn all about essential oils. *What are essential oils? *Where do they come from? *What do you do with them? *Are they safe? Learn how essential oils can support the immune system, and make and take a Daily Immune Boost roll-on or pillow spray to take home. This program…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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…
