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Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe 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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Seeding Our Stories: Greenhouse Reading Room
The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United Statesa reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
Liberty Hall Museum Tour!
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesCome visit us!!
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…
Happy Tails Adoption Event @ Dorothy Henry
Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United StatesDrop by between 11-3 to meet adoptable cats and dogs from Father John’s Animal House! Maybe you will meet a future member of your family. Volunteers will be on hand to discuss the adoption process. We will also be collecting donations for the shelter. Click here for more information about Father John’s.
Jazz & Food Truck Festival
Monte Irvin Orange Park Center Street and South Harrison Street, Orange, NJ, United StatesThe Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. This event is co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. 2023…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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].
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Paper Flower-Making Workshop
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesCreate your own long-lasting bouquet of anatomically correct flowers with our Horticulture team! We will observe various flowers and understand the role each part plays in pollination. Assemble individual flowers from various plant parts made of paper and take home a beautiful and realistic display. Geared toward adults and dexterous individuals with opportunities for younger…
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ReImagine Lefferts Community Conversation
Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesProspect Park Alliance presents a Community Conversation at Lefferts Historic House as part of the Alliance's ReImagine Lefferts initiative. Prospect Park Alliance presents a Community Conversation as part of ReImagine Lefferts, an initiative to re-envision the mission and programming of this historic house museum to explore the lives, resistance, and resilience of the Indigenous people…
2023 Shelter Island Fireworks
Crescent Beach Shelter Island, NYRain date July 9.
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].
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Rockville Centre Fireworks and Music
Rockville Centre, NY Rockville Centre, NY, United StatesThe Annual Fireworks Celebration and Concert will be held on Saturday, July 8th at Pette and Barasch Fields (Please note viewing will NOT be permitted on Lister or Tighe Fields) Rain date: Sunday July 9th.
Sunday Farmers Market
Westfield Garden State Plaza 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ, United StatesEnjoy Westfield Garden State Plaza's Sunday Farmers Market every Sunday from May 14th through October 28th. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, family, friends and relax! Location: Parking lot across from Macy's and next to Chili's Date: Every Sunday from May 14th through October 28th Time: 9am - 2pm Free admission & pet-friendly! Thank you to our…
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Forest Bathing Walk!
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…
Urban Farm Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
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