St. John’s University Carnival
Belson Stadium 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Queens, NY, United StatesThere's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from midway rides and games for all ages and classic carnival cuisine for every appetite to the amazing Big Bee Transforming Robot Car. Event admission is $5 (free for children under 36 inches tall). Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free…
Orange County Fair
Orange County Fairgrounds 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown, NY, United StatesNew York's oldest fair features a variety of family entertainment, midway rides and games for all ages, and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats. Free with fair admission: Live music on two stages including several tribute concerts, the world-class Anastasini Circus, Benjamin Jackson Comedy Hypnotist Show, an educational petting zoo, Strongman Show, community…
Forest Fridays: Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance in Forest Restoration!
VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United StatesWith 640 acres of urban woodland, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!
Liberty Hall Museum Tour!
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesCome visit us!!
Farmer’s Market
1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United StatesFarmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
House Music in the Garden
The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesUnleash your dance spirit under the stars with DJ Duce MartinezExperience electrifying beats under the open sky at our house music event with a splash of Latin flavor, in partnership with DJ Duce Martinez. Let the beats transport you as you dance the night away, surrounded by nature and pulsating rhythms. Food will be available…
Country Music Night with Kickin’ Nash
Brookdale Park Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, United StatesThe Essex County Free SummerMusic 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. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
Kinky Boots
Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) 4 Boland Dr, West Orange, New JerseyFirefly Night: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesInvestigate the fascinating world of fireflies!Investigate the fascinating world of fireflies! Join us for a short night walk and some fun activities, as we observe these amazing creatures light up the night sky.Family programs are for children ages 6 and up. Wear proper hiking footwear and dress for the weather! $4.00 per person upon arrival.…
Woodlawn Forest Restoration Saturday with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
Woodlawn Playground 4370 Van Cortlandt Park East, ##1867, Bronx, NY, United StatesJoin the VCPA for a day of hands-on forest restoration. Learn, make a difference, and enjoy nature. Tools and training provided.Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) for a rewarding weekend of community and nature as we work together to restore the beautiful Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park!We will meet at the Woodlawn Playground…
Farm Market
John Jay Homestead Historic Site 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY, United StatesThe Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park
Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United StatesFree outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Dig it! Plant it! Eat it! Family Saturdays
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ, United StatesJesse 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…
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!
Waterfront Festival
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate water, science, and nature at Randall’s Island Park’s annual Waterfront Festival! Learn about water as a natural resource with Science in the City, have your face painted by Sheila Jordan Art & Entertainment, and jump through a human-sized bubble with Bubbledad. We’ll have live music, a performance, food for purchase, and engaging water-themed activities…
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…