Turf time is offered when school is not in session. During any national holidays (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, etc), vacations, or parent/teacher conferences, we offer our half, extended half, and full day drop-off program. The turf-time is a multi-sport day camp where we break the field down into sections and group children by age.…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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.
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
@ Join us for March’s Torchlight Talk with Breanna J. McDaniel, author of Go Forth and Tell. This month’s talk will feature a family-friendly and interactive collage workshop led by McDaniel. McDaniel’s latest book, “Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller,” is a captivating nonfiction picture book that chronicles…
Join us for a fun history class!What would you do if the Sun disappeared? Learn about how cultures around the world have experienced Solar Eclipses throughout human history with this unique lecture! Indoor program! Family Programs are geared for ages 6 and up. $4 per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Make…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
The circus is coming to town at Cross County Center. Flip Circus highlights the enduring human spirit, with world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils. See the Globe of Death Motorcycles, the Alexa Swing Pole act, and Chicago Allstars acrobats.
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Hoppy Easter!Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs, filled with holiday treats, hidden throughout the landscape! A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event.This event is Rain or Shine! Space is limited to 100 children per session.Reservations required.
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…
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Fun filled day with a visit from the Easter Bunny, over 70 unique vendors, food, music, balloon animals, face painting, & easter egg hunt!
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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!
Hoppy Easter!Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs, filled with holiday treats, hidden throughout the landscape! A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event.This event is Rain or Shine! Space is limited to100 children per session.Reservations required.
