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…

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

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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Don't miss this exciting shopping & dining event at the Nyack Famous Street Fair on Sunday, July 9, from 10 to 5 held downtown on Main Street and Broadway in Nyack, NY. Highlighting the fair will be over 300 exhibitors  with a great variety of arts, crafts, new retail items, unique gifts and home decor.…

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 needed. All ages welcome. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of…

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…

Get ready to get wet!Let’s go down to the marsh to seine, collect, and identify animals that make this unique brackish water environment their home! Make sure you wear water shoes and clothing that’s good for water. For children aged 6 and up.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space…

FBAC Jazz & Blues Sunday Series Billy J. Brown & Jennifer Jordan July 9th, 2023 7:00 – 9:00pmShop, Dine, Discover, and Explore Downtown Freehold while listening to local musicians! Every Sunday located at the Downtown Freehold Gazebo on East Main Street. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music!

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

Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped, and no one knows why… Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana is about an adventurous teenager (voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho) who sails out on a daring mission…

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

Crafting Storied Recipes with Community Supported Agriculture

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

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.

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].

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

Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped, and no one knows why… Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana is about an adventurous teenager (voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho) who sails out on a daring mission…

Join us for movies, music and crafts this summer in Van Cortlandt Park!

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

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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.

Are you the parent of a preschooler or a rising kindergartener? Would you like to ensure they are on the right track to reading success while building their confidence and love for learning? If so, then you won't want to miss our free reading assessment event! This event will be led by a reading specialist…

Our remedies are in our kitchens.

Join us for an evening of jazz, starting with Adison Evans at 6PM, followed by Larry Umaña & his Latin Jazz Project at 7:30PM!We are excited for an evening of Jazz featuring Adison Evans and Larry Umaña & his Latin Jazz Project!📆Wednesday, July 12🕖6:00PM Adison Evans🕖7:30PM Larry Umaña & his Latin Jazz Project📍Grove Street &…

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

Men in Black II, 2002 (PG-13) July 12th, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsKay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIBs untarnished mission statement: protecting the earth from the scum of the universe. It’s…

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

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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…

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

A farm-to-table benefit with live music and special activities.Queens County Farm Museum is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State, dating back to 1697, and the largest tract of farmland in New York City. It implements regenerative farming practices and is a leader in hyper-locally grown food, cultivating over 200 varieties…

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…

The Free Robison Summer Concert Series returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The lineup includes: July 13, Tramps Like Us, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band July 27, Rikki Nicks - A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Aug. 17, Zac n’ Fried - A Zach Brown Tribute Band Aug. 31, The Dave Matthews…

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Joe Baracata Band July 13th 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…

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Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October

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

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

Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures!Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Join us for a short presentation then take a walk in the Preserve to observe bats during their evening insect hunt. Family Programs is geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking…

The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed for the whole family,…

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.

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…

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

Resilience, Access, and Opportunities offer participants a unique view of the waterfronts of East Harlem, Randall’s Island, and the South Bronx. This event includes a bike tour and a lunch, and participants are welcome to attend one or both. Starting at 10 am and meeting at 114th and 1st Ave at the corner of Thomas…

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Discover the healing power of the Mighty Mints with this plant walk and workshop!Whether you are an experienced herbalist or just starting out, the mints are an essential part of any apothecary. With over 7,000 species, all edible, the mint family is known to be aromatic (think rosemary, thyme, apple mint), calming, soothing and stimulating.…

Join The Bronx Photowalk to venture through Randall’s Island with camera in hand! Whether you have a small or large digital camera, phone, disposable camera, Polaroid, or your eyes, you are welcome to learn how to capture photos of Randall’s Island with the backdrop of the NYC skyline. The walk will be guided by experienced…

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

We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!

Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…

This fun & energetic 45-minute tour of Ringwood Manor focuses on the children of the Hewitt family, the activities, games, & pranks they played at the Manor, and what a child’s life would be like during the late 19th century. Scavenger hunts are provided on the tour and afterwards, kids are encouraged to try our…

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.…

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…

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].

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].