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

David Brighton’s SPACE ODDITY – The Quintessential David Bowie Experience

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

SPACE ODDITY is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately-costumed multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie which was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage. Over the last 20 years, SPACE ODDITY, starring David Brighton, has performed throughout the…

$55.50 – $75.50

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…

Maple Sugaring

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Maple Sugaring Program!

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

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…

FREE

Black History Month: Art of Alma Thomas: Adult Program, $4 per adult

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Paint with us in Alma Thomas's style!Recognized as a major artist of the 20th century, Alma Thomas used color and shapes in abstract ways! Paint with us in her style!All materials are provided! Adult Program only!$4 per adult upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect! Reservations are required. Please make sure all adults in…

Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House…

Valentine’s Critters: A Sensory-Safe Reptile Encounter

Bierman Autism Centers - Eatontown 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ, United States

Join us for a Scaly Spectacular! You're invited to a special Valentine's Day event at Bierman Autism Centers in Eatontown! Get ready for an up-close experience with some amazing reptiles in a sensory-safe environment. Perfect for kids of all ages! When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 am – 12 pm Where: 40 Christopher Way Suite 103…

Free

Southold WinterFest

Southold, NY Main Road, Southold, NY, United States

Dinosaur Detectives

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

Calling all dino detectives! Join us for a week of “Escape Room” style puzzles, brain teasers and forensic fun for the whole family! Feb. 17-25 10-4 PM (closed 2/21) Tickets are available at the door. Puzzles are free with museum entry. Visit us at www.cstl.org

$12 – $15

Free Animal Show

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

2/17 2/18 2/24 2/25 Our animals can't wait to meet you. Live animal shows free with paid museum admission at 11 am and 2pm

$12 – $15

Annual Camellia Festival

There is something for everyone at our annual two-day Camellia Festival! This event is filled with music, tours, tea tastings, crafts, activities, learning experiences, incredible Camellia blooms and so much more!

Deer Detectives, Children’s Program, $4 per child upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

Explore the clues that deer leave behind!Explore the ways of the White-tailed deer. Become a deer detective and search for clues the deer have left behind.$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 have the…

Event Series Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

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!

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Free with online registration.      Photo credit: “Strawberry Shortcake” by princedd is licensed under CC BY 2.0

PreK for All FREE Admission Day

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

We are partnering with the Staten Island Alliance to offer a free admission on Saturday, February 17 for special hours 12:00 to 4:00 pm as well as an informational fair with representatives from local PreK programs who will answer questions about the experience for children and enrollment, as well as cooking classes, story times, crafts,…