Family Gardening: Seed to Table
The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United StatesWe grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesThe Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 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 friends. Please note…
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show 2023
Westfield downtown, Westfield, NJ, United StatesThe absolute Best way to sell your goods and services. StreetFairs.org is New Jersey's Largest Street Fair organizer with 24 events throughout the state. We are widely known to vendors as having run the most organized and successful events around. Come and join in their Success!! Artists Crafters Vendors Food Rides Live Music & more.…
Growing Gardeners
VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United StatesYoung gardeners will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Young gardeners (ages 8-11) will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Kids will create nature crafts and explore topics like healthy eating and composting. This is 100% hands-in-the-dirt outdoor fun! Children will learn how…
Boogie 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…
Children’s Author Visits the Dennis Branch
Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United StatesJoin local children’s author Dr. Sandra Gonsalves-Domond as she reads her second children’s book, Stella, the Stealthy, Stellar Squirrel in Spartanasha. Afterwards enjoy a “squirrely” kind of craft and the opportunity for questions and answers. Dr. Gonsalves-Domond has lived in Sussex County for over 35 years. She is a full-time academician, educator, and children’s book…
Book Arts with Alice Brees: “Special Memories” Folded Book @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesAt long last, the Book Arts Workshops are back. Join Alice Brees as she guides you into creating a beautiful “Special Memories” folded book project. Bring photocopies of your favorite photographs of family and friends. The images will be glued to the open book structure, using vintage-inspired scrapbook paper, and will be decorated with ribbon,…
Bird Photography Workshop
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesBird Photography WorkshopLearn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Bill Golden. The timing should be just right to capture the cedar waxwings enjoying serviceberries in the courtyard. We’ll begin with an instructional presentation in the art gallery, followed by a walk…
Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park
Baobab: Tree of life by Beam Center 6040 Broadway, The Bronx, NY, United StatesBatá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park.Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors who are buried in the Enslaved African…
Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…
Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Rowing allows New Yorkers of all ages to explore the…
Children’s Paint Afternoon
VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United StatesShow off your painting skills!Release your inner artist and express your creative side! At this paint night for children 13 and under, you will follow a guided painting and you can put your own twist on it. It's a fun way to celebrate the beginning of summer and the almost-end-of-school for the year.You are welcome…
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].
Teen Volunteer Orientation @ Louise Childs
Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United StatesTeens: Are you interested in volunteering for Summer Reading this year? Join us for Teen Volunteer Orientations at the Louise Childs Library! Whether you’ve already sent in an application or not, attend one of our Teen Volunteer Orientation sessions to get the details, the rules, and answers to any questions you may have. Two sessions…
Teen Volunteer Orientation @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesTeens: Are you interested in volunteering for Summer Reading this year? Join us for Teen Volunteer Orientations at the Sussex County Main Library! Whether you’ve already sent in an application or not, attend one of our Teen Volunteer Orientation sessions to get the details, the rules, and answers to any questions you may have. Two…
Downtown Funhouse
Metuchen Town Plaza 33 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ, United StatesDowntown Metuchen is a 2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner!Downtown Metuchen is a 2023 Great American Main Street Award Winner! We can't wait to celebrate with you with our Downtown Funhouse with axe throwing, Coney Island performers and so much more! Thank you to our event sponsor Atlantic Health System!
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].
OSPAC Opening: Band and Brew ft. Kickstart Charlie & Featured Local Brews
Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) 4 Boland Dr, West Orange, New JerseySunday Funday: Crafts and Build-a-Kitty for Pride Month! (Ages 4-10)
Denville Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, United StatesSunday Funday held inside the library while we are otherwise closed to the public. We will be crafting AND stuffing a pastel kitty!Sunday Funday: Pride Month 🌈For kids ages 4-10This program will be held inside the library while we are otherwise closed to the public.June is Pride Month and the perfect time to practice kindness…