Shore Stroll- Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Robert Moses State Park Field 2 600 Robert Moses State Parkway, Babylon, NY, United States

Take a relaxing stroll along the Atlantic Ocean!Listen to the waves lapping on shore, the smell of salt in the air and the feel of a warm breeze on your face. We’ll take a relaxing shore stroll along the Atlantic Ocean as we search for what some marine creatures might’ve left behind as well as…

Zumba in Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.

Breastfeeding & Lactation Support @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jacqulyn Potter, will be here to offer simple latching assistance, and answer all your breastfeeding questions. You can also get a weight check for baby, or a weighted feed (baby is weighed pre and post-feeding to determine how much breast milk they are getting). Pumping parents are welcome, too!…

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

PRESCHOOL ART

Rockefeller Park House, River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NY, 10280

Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

Walk in Workshop: Painting Summer Treats

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

Join our Walk in! Workshop and unleash your sweet Imagination by painting summer treats. From the sugary swirls of cotton candy to the tempting allure of cupcakes, and the cool joy of ice cream, our workshop is all about turning children’s favorite summer treats into mesmerizing masterpieces. Guided by the playful spirit of the legendary Wayne…

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Sussex-Wantage to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome.…

Virtual Book Buddies through Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Miss Derenda or a teen volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session which…

Free

Book Club Buddies @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Join Ms. Cara at the Franklin Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure chest.…

Free

Art in the Garden

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.

The Dragon Society: D&D for Teens at Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Join us as we explore the fairytale world of Prismeer and deal with the usurpers who have imprisoned the fairy queen! This is a continuation of our Wild Beyond the Witchlight game of Dungeons & Dragons. This group is currently full. For players, please continue to register each week so I know who to expect.…

Free

Thursdays @ the Amp – Acoustic Wolves & Friends

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Our free summer music series continues with Acoustic Wolves and Friends. Pack up your blankets or chairs and come to the Sussex-Wantage amphitheater for this free, family event. If it rains the program will be moved indoors with seating on a first come/first served basis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Picnickers welcome, but no alcohol.…

Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Behind the Scenes: Inside Intrepid’s Hangar Deck

Go behind the scenes and virtually tour some of the unique spaces within the Intrepid Museum.Join the Intrepid Museum’s Curator of Aviation Eric Boehm and Collections Manager Danielle Swanson on an exclusive virtual tour of Intrepid's hangar deck as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of USS Intrepid’s commissioning.This live one-hour virtual experience will give viewers…

Art and AgriCulture

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

What are the food stories that most urgently need to be shared?

Sunset Hike at Rockwood Hall

Rockwood Hall Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Sunset Hike at Rockwood HallJoin us for a 3-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome.Please bring water and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. This…

Thursday’s Rock! Featuring Turnstyles

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Turnstyles August 24th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and…

ShopRite Kidz Cook

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. Young cooks will be practicing their cooking skills to make a new and fun dish in every class! Workshops will be held at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and…

Tiny Tots(Pollination Power)-$4 per person due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the kids)Tiny Tots, Ages 3-5 (Register…

Morning Munchkin Matinee @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Come to the Dennis Branch Library on Friday, August 25th at 10am for a movie and a snack! Stay cool in the air conditioning watching Anna and Elsa in “Frozen” and enjoy a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! The movie has a PG rating and a run…

Free