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!

Walk in! Workshop: Ocean Creatures Chalk Mural

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

Young artists will embrace the “street art” experience. In designated framed spaces on a concrete wall, visitors will draw their favorite sea creatures and ocean designs. For those who need more guidance, pre drawn fish, plants, waves will be outlined, waiting to be filled in using chalk. 

Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!

Museum Minis

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

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Free

Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour

This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…

Science Barge Open Day

Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge 99 Dock St., Yonkers, NY, United States

Boogie Down Storytime

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

Boogie 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…

FREE

Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm

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…

ConEd Family Days

Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United States

Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…

Fun on the Farm

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

Engage 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].

FREE

Weeksville Green Farmers & Community Market

@ Stock up on fresh produce and pantry staples at our bi-weekly Farmer’s market! Artisans & Craft vendors, community organizations, free yoga classes, and other activities round out the market each week. Accepting: SNAP, Health Bucks, FMNP, FreshConnect coupons, and Greenmarket Bucks. This program is in partnership with GROW NYC. Learn More Add to calendar Google…

Yoga in the Park

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

Stretch, 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].

FREE

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

John Mulaney in Concert

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

The start time for this concert has CHANGED from 7pm to 8 pm! Three-time Emmy-award-winning writer, actor, and comedian John Mulaney is set to grace the stage at the Montauk Point Lighthouse on August 10th with a special stand-up comedy performance, all in support of the Montauk Historical Society. His extensive body of work, which…

Stars and Meteors: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Join us after hours and look up the sky!The Perseids meteor shower is a spectacular celestial event that occurs every year around mid-August. This year, the peak of this meteor shower is expected to occur around August 12th-13th. Join us after hours and look up at the sky, you may see something out of this…

Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center

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…

Wildflower Walk

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Devon Cummings, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers.Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app.Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard.Dress for a light hike with sun protection and bring water. Bring…

Invasive Removal Project: Black swallow-wort

25 Sleepy Hollow Rd 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Join us for a hands-on work day to tackle the invasive black swallow-wort vine while learning how to protect our Preserve!