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…
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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
Each holiday season the Makers Central studio transforms into one giant artisanal walking market. It’s very rare that they invite the public into the workshop, but when they do, they make sure it’s worth it! During this open studio weekend, you’ll peruse unique collections of handmade ceramic, paper, wood, concrete, leather, steel, fabric, floral &…
Join Watson Adventures on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt for adults and kids 10 & up! Kids and adults discover the best of midtown’s lavish holiday displays on this seasonal scavenger hunt, including the windows along Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center tree, Grand Central Terminal, the model train display in the Transit Museum Annex, and other…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 49 will be at Lasdon’s Trail of Honor to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths at the memorials of our country’s fallen heroes. Wreath Placement starts…
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
Enjoy a Full Harvest-to-Wreath Experience!Saturday, December 16th • 11 am to 2 pmRain Date: Sunday, December 17th • 11 am to 2 pmLet your creativity run wild while helping your favorite park!After a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive vines, learn how to mold the twisted woody vine into a wreath,…
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!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive outdoor reading of a holiday classic!Grab your fleece, hats, gloves, coats and woolies and throw on your winter boots! Queens County Farm Museum will host a special outdoor holiday reading of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi led by acclaimed actor Kevin R. Free. Story time takes…
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…
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Engage 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].
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Nestle into the historic Old Dutch Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, regale you with his adaptation of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Parking is at Philipsburg Manor and the event takes place across the street at Old Dutch Church. 2023 dates: December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17. Performances…
Fun for the whole family! Learn about winter wildlife with fun facts, play bingo, and go on an adventure to spot animals in the wild!This delightful December program is designed for families and kids to explore the wonders of winter wildlife at Sandy Hook! Come learn about winter wildlife fun facts and discover the textures…
