Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.

Holiday Market at Tarrytown Music Hall

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

A curated shopping event that highlights the best products from local & regional artists and makers. This holiday season, support small businesses and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Enjoy some holiday shopping and a festive drink from our bar!

Free

The Truth About Learning Styles and Why It Matters for Your Child’s Success in School

"My son is a hands-on learner." "My daughter remembers things best when she reads." Teachers and parents often classify kids as Auditory, Visual, or Kinesthetic learners. But there’s a lot of research showing “learning styles” are actually a bust, and categorizing your kid won’t improve their ability to learn (or their test scores!). With so…

Free

Sensory Play @ Dennis

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

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds, opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required.     Program Dates: One Wednesday each month, running September through December September…

Free

Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.

Holiday Afternoon Tea

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

It's Holiday Afternoon Tea time!

LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis

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

Sometimes the younger kids want the chance to become LEGO Master Builders too! Ages 4 to 8 with a passion for building with normal sized (not Duplo) LEGOs can come to the Dennis branch to make all sorts of creations. They are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with…

Free

Holiday Diamond Art for Adults @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Join Connie to learn the exacting yet simple art of diamond painting (like paint-by-numbers with gems!) and make your own sparkly, holiday key chain to take home This craft is for adults. All materials supplied. Registration begins November 22. Special thanks to the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library for sponsoring this event.

Free

Conversation with Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum West 46th Street, New York, NY, United States

Hear from former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino as he talks about his latest book, MOONSHOT!Wednesday, December 6 | 6:00pm-8:00pm ETJoin the Museum’s Senior Space Advisor and former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino as he discusses his latest book, MOONSHOT: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible, in an exclusive book talk at the Intrepid Museum.…

Caring and Sharing Craft Night @ Sussex-Wantage

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

In this season of caring and sharing, join us for an evening of making ornaments and holiday cards which will be donated to a local long-term care facility. Snacks will be provided.   Teens can receive one hour of service for high school.  Call Meg or email Meg for more information. ([email protected] ) Please note: attendance…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023

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…

$32

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. Program Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Free

Music and Movement! @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Join us for a fun morning of music! Children will enjoy a variety of activities with instruments, finger plays, and silly songs! These activities develop motor skills, listening skills, and language skills while having fun interaction with others! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it.…

Free

Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

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

Come visit us!!

Penguins-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

Music & Movement

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Free

Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Free

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

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

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!