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…
Join us for a treasure hunt!Every March, tiny leprechauns come out and hide their gold all over the forest for park patrons to find. Let’s explore the Preserve and see what they left behind! Appropriate for ages 6+.$4 per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable…
Have you seen the beautiful giant paper flowers on display at Dorothy Henry? Do you want to try making your own? Celebrate Makers Day 2024 by joining local art teacher, Wendy Ransom, to create your own Whimsical Giant Flower for any occasion. Step-by-step easy folding and directions. No experience required. All supplies included. Go home…
Join us for a program celebrating all our favorite classic stories! Children will experience a story, craft, and sensory exploration!
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…
In this Women’s History Month youth workshop, participants aged 9 – 15 will explore concepts in history, personal development, literacy and art through “Little Women” film clips and excerpts.
Forest Therapy: Equinox CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, community, and tea with the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to celebrate the natural world in honor of the vernal equinox on March 19. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Warm blankets,…
Using pre-loved cookbooks, pick out some recipes and decorate the pages of your very own cookbook. All supplies will be provided. Stop by and create something new from something old. For ages 6 and up. Stop in anytime between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (or while supplies last!). The first 30 Makers Day participants will also take…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Come to the Louise Childs Library on Saturday, March 16th for a fun Maker’s Day craft! Children will have the choice between making their own STEAM kaleidoscope or car. First come first come, while supplies last. Program Date: Sat. March 16th Program Start & End Time: 11:00-11:45am
Create your own mini garden using a 5-gallon bucket, soil and sprouted potato pieces. You don’t need a lot of land to grow your own potatoes. Learn how to tend your “garden” and you’ll have a harvest in no time! This Makers Day activity is for ages 10 and above, accompanied by a parent or guardian.…
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
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!
Designers, the category is Build and Wear! Create your own architecture-inspired fashion and accessories. Families will learn how to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function. Using these concepts, families will have the opportunity to design and construct their own wearable buildings and structures. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
Horticulture Therapist Linda Kluge explains the meaning behind different flowers, then leads the group in creating personalized tussie-mussie bouquets! What’s a tussie-mussie? Join us and find out. Fresh flowers and other supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend, please call the library at 973 948-3660, ext. 3418…
Join us for a free open house week for our new dance classes for children and adults March 16 and 23. We are located at: Commonpoint Queens Central Queens, 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills NY 11375 Schedule of classes: 12-12:45pm Hip Hop (ages 6-8 yrs) 1-1:45pm Hip Hop (ages 9-11 yrs) 2-2:45pm Ballet (ages 11-14…
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…
