Enjoy 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…

Volunteer 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…

Medicinal Use of “Invasives”Learn about the medicinal gifts of “invasive” plants with herbalist, Clare Pierson in the conclusion of our “Edible Invasives” class series. We’ll embark on a weed walk to meet these sometimes maligned plants in their natural habitat, and learn how and when to harvest them and prepare them for medicine. Afterward, we’ll…

a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.

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Exit 22 at the Westchester County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Starting in 2012, this program has been funded by Westchester Parks Foundation and our partners. Thank you to presenting sponsors, Con Edison, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Together we are committed to parks and open space, and we all make this event…

United For Impact Food Truck Festival Sunday, June 25th, 2023 12-6pm Located on West Main Street between Court and ThrockmortonEnjoy the food, music, and games in Downtown Freehold, where there’s always something going on, this weekend we have the United Way of Monmouth & Ocean Counties’ United For Impact Food Truck Festival. Meet us there…

Join us for a tour of our Fish Hatchery!Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the fish hatchery where we will explore what we see in nature along the way. Once at the hatchery, we will take a tour to learn about the trout raised there and the history of hatchery operations at Connetquot River State Park…

CubeSatsJoin us live on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch.TV.The Intrepid Museum will present a Virtual Astro Live program on June 25 at 3:00pm ET.NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative provides opportunities for small satellite payloads on upcoming rocket launches to conduct research that addresses science, exploration, technology development, education, or operations relevant to NASA’s strategic goals. This initiative aids…

Join Prospect Park Alliance and partners to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park.

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

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 Date and Time: Mondays @ 10 AM – 10:45. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required.     Program Date and Time: June 5, 2023…

This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parent/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early Literacy tips and things to try at home. This storytime…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

Kids between the ages of 5-9 are invited to join Miss Kim at the Main Library on Mondays for the Kindness Club Story Series! Each week, we’ll read a short book with themes of friendship, kindness, and inclusion before a craft and play time. Craft supplies are limited. Registration required. This is a summer reading…

Join Miss Savannah at 11:00 on Mondays for part two of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program…

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…

Learn how to make your own ice cream! Join Miss Alana at the Dennis branch on Monday, June 26th at 1pm to learn how the delicious treat can be made at home without any special appliances. Milk products will be used so please be wary of any allergies.  This is a summer reading program.  Any…

Come to the Dorothy Henry Library for a fun day of teen tie-dying! We’ll have bandanas for participants to dye themselves. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy in. Program Date and Time: Monday, June 26 Program Start & End Time: 1:00-2:00 This is a summer reading program.  All teens…

Get your creative juices flowing this summer! Every Monday during Summer Reading, come to Franklin Branch to make an art project. Supplies are limited, so registration online is recommended to reserve your place. June 26: Design a Basketball Toy July 3: Braid a Friendship Bracelet July 10: Paint a Fairy Door July 17: Mold a…

All Together Now! Attention all 3rd and 4th Graders, join us at the Main Library on Monday afternoons for a fun and relaxing time reading together. At our first meeting on June 26th, we’ll select a friendship-themed chapter book to read together throughout summer reading. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is…

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

Alicyn Link, RPSGT, Lead Technologist for Atlantic Health Sleep Centers, talks about a few of the most common sleep disorders and provides tips for better sleep. Registration begins June 5. Special thanks to the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library for sponsoring this event.

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…

Join Miss Savannah for Dots Day! We’ll use special dot markers and various crafting supplies to work on our fine motor skills while we trace the outlines of fun shapes and letters. Plan to get a little messy during this fun hour of art and learning! Program Date and Time: Tuesday June 27 1:00PM Monday…

Come into the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesdays (except Tuesday July 4th) to make a fun craft! Supplies will be provided but please bring a smock if you wish to wear one. Supplies are limited so please be sure to register each child who will be participating! Thank you! Each child who is…

It’s game time at Dorothy Henry Library! Join Miss Savannah for two hours of fun Switch game play. Tweens Only on Tuesday, June 27 2:30-4:30 Teens Only on Saturday, July 15 2:00-4:00 Program Date and Time: Tweens Only on Tuesday, June 27 2:30-4:30 Teens Only on Saturday, July 15 2:00-4:00   These are summer reading…

Calling all tweens (ages 9-12)! Stop into the Main Library on Tuesdays at 3:30pm to hang-out, craft, and have fun together (all supplies provided)! June 27th: Art Afternoon July 11th: Friendship Bracelets July 18th: Game Day July 25th: End of Summer Reading Hang-Out Registration is recommended, but not required (supplies may be limited). This is…

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Each child gets a full, 10-minutes of one-to-one reading time. The dogs are wonderful listeners and never criticize. The children gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Each child signs up for a specific time slot – 4:00, 4:15,…

Crafting Storied Recipes with Community Supported Agriculture

Stitching Tales knitting and crochet club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, including those looking to learn. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. No registration required. New participants always welcome.

Calling all teens (ages 13-17)! Stop into the Main Library on Tuesdays at 5:00pm to hang-out, craft, and have fun together (all supplies provided)! June 27th: Art Night (tie-dye bandanas) July 11th: Friendship Bracelets July 18th: Game Night July 25th: End of Summer Reading Hang-Out Registration is recommended, but not required (supplies may be limited).…

Enjoy an evening tea tasting on ice (a.k.a. iced tea) with Heather of Bucha Booch, a local kombucha and loose leaf tea company. Try 5 different iced teas, and learn about the benefits of each. How do you make the perfect iced tea? Traditional boil method? Cold brew? Sun tea? All will be discussed and…

Teens! Come into the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesday nights at 6pm for DIY crafts and video game nights! Program Date and Time: Tuesday, June 27th – Tie dye bandanas Tuesday July 11th – Video game night Tuesday July 25th – Sip and Juice – Paint while enjoying yummy snacks Program Start &…

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].

Come enjoy the beautiful sunset over Flat Rock Brook! Join our trail guides for a leisurely hike through the forest. Every Tuesday April through October. Meet at the Gazebo across from the Nature Center.

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for an evening story time! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing story time for the whole family to wind down on Tuesday evenings. Note the later…

The 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.   2023 Summer Music Brochure

Stargazing in the PreservePeer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe the craters on the moon in detail. Plus, capture images of the moon on your phone using a special attachment on the telescope! Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Bring water…

Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.

Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…

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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 Date and Time: Wednesdays at 10am 6/14 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/19 7/26 Registration is not required.  This is a drop-in program.

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.  This is a drop-in program.  Registration is not required. Program Date and Time: Wednesdays in June through August Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

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The 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…

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Wednesday program will be geared towards 0-3 year olds and the Thursday programs will be…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

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.

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.

Join the Newark Public Library & Branch Brook Park Alliance for a book reading hour and walk in the park. Nature nurtures.

Military veterans and service members can experience the Intrepid Museum after hours with a behind-the-scenes tour and catered dinner.Intrepid After Hours: Preserving CorsairJoin fellow current and former service members to be one of the first to see remnants of a Corsair that was recovered from the Pacific Ocean. This aircraft flew off Intrepid during WWII…

Our remedies are in our kitchens.

Attention teens! Wednesday nights don’t have to be boring. Come to the Dennis branch on the following Wednesday nights at 6pm to make and take some fun things.  Each teen that attends this program who is registered for the summer reading program will receive a raffle ticket for chance to win one of the summer reading…

Looking for a free, full body workout surrounded by the beauty of nature and camaraderie of your peers? Join Bobby to break a sweat while listening to upbeat music and the rushing of the Harlem River Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

The Museum and Gardens at Liberty Hall present Uncork History!Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: World War I Posters, Art and Propaganda. Learn how WW1 posters had the ability to inspire, inform, and persuade people with their vibrant designs. Discover how as artistic works, the posters range in…

The Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, in person, at the Sussex-Wantage branch. The title for June is A Painted House by John Grisham. Click on the title to reserve a copy for pickup. Come be part of the discussion. No registration required. For more information email Pat Daly at [email protected]

The 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. A fireworks celebration will follow the concert. 2023 Summer Music Brochure

Pretty in Pink, 1986 (PG-13) June 28th, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsTeenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He’s…

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jacqulyn Potter, will be here to offer simple latching assistance, and answer all your breastfeeding questions. You can also get a weight check for baby, or a weighted feed (baby is weighed pre and post-feeding to determine how much breast milk they are getting). Pumping parents are welcome, too!…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Women ages 18 and up are invited to learn or expand self-defense skills through a free, hands-on training course presented by Iron Temple Training Center. You’ll build confidence while developing awareness and skills, increasing odds of survival in a self-defense encounter. Topics covered include: ▪Areas…

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Wednesday program will be geared towards 0-3 year olds and the Thursday programs will be…

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Sussex-Wantage to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome.…

Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program for you. Join Local History Librarian, Tara Schaberg, to learn about library resources and community records that can help you piece together the story of…

Let’s get colorful this summer! Join us on June 29 to tie dye a bandana with your own design. All supplies will be provided, but wear clothes you’re okay with getting a little dirty, just in case!  This is a summer reading program.  All kids who are registered for the summer reading program will receive…

Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.

501st Legion at DH Calling all Star Wars fans, join us for a meet & greet photo op with some of your favorite Star Wars characters. Come in costume if you like, but please do not bring weapons! The 501st Legion is a charitable organization promoting the magic of Star Wars. Members will be available…

Daunted by Dragons? Befuddled by Beholders? Intimidated by improv? If you want to start your quest as a Dungeon Master, Ms. Cara invites you to Franklin Branch for a crash course in what you need to know to run Dungeons & Dragons 5e. (Or any other tabletop roleplaying game.)  This is a summer reading program. …

Details about the Fourth of July fireworks in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

Join beekeeper Tom Makoujy for a buzzworthy hour filled with the little known but fascinating aspects of the lives of honey bees. Learn what makes these creatures so unique and important to our world. Registration begins June 15. Summer reading participants will also earn an extra raffle entry for attending. Tom Makoujy is a member…

Kick off the summer season on the Island! Enjoy evening games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). We’ll have a free fitness class with Bobby the Experience from 6:30 – 8 PM and a Caribbean dance lesson with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga from…

Details about when the July 4th Fireworks in Cedar Grove New Jersey will be and important details.

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Mission Dance June 29th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area…

With 640 acres of urban woodland, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!

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Join Carolyn for a gentle yoga practice accessible to everybody, formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety and create a deeper connection to yourself. Ages 16+ welcome. Please bring your own mat/blanket. Yoga blocks are also recommended. Registration begins June 16.

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

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Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…

Free Fridays are back! The Intrepid Museum is once again extending its hours free of charge on the last Friday of April, June, July, August and September from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary and enjoy special programs, including our free summer movie series, featuring classic “ship” themed films. Guests will also enjoy our…

Under the direction of Commissioner John Montillo, the Department of Parks and Recreation, will be kicking off the Fourth of July weekend with food trucks, novelty vendors and a spectacular fireworks display on Friday, June 30th, 2023. Festivities start at 6:00 p.m. behind the Little League fields on Riverside Avenue. There will be Patriotic Exercises…

6:00pm - 9:00pm Palisade Ave Music - Activities For Kids - Free Hot Dogs, Water, Cotton Candy & Popcorn

Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Verona's fireworks will be held on Friday, June 30th (rain date 7/5). Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. DJ Music starts at 7pm at Liberty Field. The Fireworks begin after 9:15pm. Parking at the site is limited.

The 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. A fireworks celebration will follow the concert. 2023 Summer Music Brochure

Join us for one of our popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist!Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance! We'll take a night-themed walk, with the ambiance of rainbow-colored lanterns to celebrate Pride Month!$4.00 per person upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect for night programs.…

The 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.

If you are currently enrolled in Medicare, or turning 65 within the next two years, this program is for you. Learn about: * how and when to enroll * annual changes * available insurance options Presented by Megan Brady of Senior Insurance Associates. Register below beginning June 17  and virtual meeting details will be emailed…

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…

a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.

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Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days this summer 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 Date and Time: Thursdays @…

Come into the Louise Childs Library on Saturday July 1st at 10am to make your own sugar scrub! All materials will be provided, however supplies are limited so please be sure to register each child who will be participating.  This is part of our summer reading program.  Any child registered in our summer reading program…

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

The 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…

Join us on Saturday, July 1st, to get a close-up look at our nation’s founding through the eyes of a Revolutionary War soldier. Teacher and living historian Rob Buccheri is returning to John Jay Homestead from 11:00am – 1:00pm to provide a hands-on look at a patriot soldier’s uniform and artillery, and to discuss what…

Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue! We are throwing a big holiday party & can't wait to see YOU! Let's get the party started! Kick off July 4th weekend at the Best Food Truck Festival in Bergen County!. 20 gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music, beer, sangria & margarita garden, Pony rides, Petting Zoo,…

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…

No 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…

No 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…

No 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 Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.…

Delve into dungeons deep and caverns old with your trusted gang of friends! This Dungeons & Dragons group is a continuation of our current party of Saturday adventurers and is currently closed to new members. If you are interested in Dungeons & Dragons at the library, reach out to Ms. Cara at [email protected]. For our regular…

Join local children’s author Dr. Sandra Gonsalves-Domond as she reads her second children’s book, Stella, the Stealthy, Stellar Squirrel in Spartanasha. Afterwards enjoy a “squirrely” kind of craft and the opportunity for questions and answers. Dr. Gonsalves-Domond has lived in Sussex County for over 35 years. She is a full-time academician, educator, and children’s book…

Relax and enjoy learning watercolor painting techniques in this summer series taught by local artist-instructor Regina Orr. Learn about color mixing and brushwork, and ignite your creativity and authentic artistic voice. All levels of artist are welcome. All supplies provided. Class size is limited to allow for more personalized instruction. If you register and then…

Fireworks Extravaganza, Food Trucks & Specialty Vendors, Family Games, Bounce Houses, Kimon & The Prophets Concert, 360 Photo Booth Tent, Face Painting & Balloon Twisting, Dr Dunn Magic Show, Beer Garden, Fillet of Soul Concert, Family Magic Show, Live Entertainment

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].

On Saturday, July 1st at 2pm, enjoy playing games on the Nintendo Switch as well as an assortment of board games we have here at the Dennis Branch. You can also bring your own board games to play. Feel free to bring friends! You may be taking turns on the Switch, depending on the number…

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].

he Independence Day Celebration @ Finch Park will be held on Saturday, July 1st.  6:30PM - 7:30PM Stereo Junkies 8:00PM - 9:30PM Swing Man & The Misfit Mutts 9:30PM  - Fireworks will begin   (Approximately) and Ramsey Wind Symphony Ramsey Baseball & Softball Association will be selling refreshments at the snack stand The VFW will…