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…

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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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…

Join us for a walk around the marsh as we learn more about fiddler crabs!Have you ever wondered who makes all those little holes in the sand close to the water’s edge? Odds are, it was a fiddler crab! Join us for a walk around the marsh as we learn more about these fascinating little…

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…

We will have an opening act at 6PM, followed by Nashville's own Sweet Megg!We are absolutely thrilled to announce the return of the incredibly talented Sweet Megg to our Summer Concert Series in Ridgefield Park on July 19! Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with sensational music and vintage vibes.📆Wednesday, July 19🕖6:00PM Opening Act…

FBAC Jazz & Blues Sunday Series Spider Daniels & Friends July 23rd, 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!

Bring a picnic and take your family out for a movie and a night under the stars! Join us before the movie for games and crafts! Event Starts 7:30 PM: Join us before the movie for games and crafts! Movie Starts 8:30 PM: A coming of age story about a young boy, an unforgettable summer,…

Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.

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

What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ feature film SOUL introduces Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx), a middle-school band teacher ;who has a passion for jazz. He lives alone, immersing himself in what he loves best: music. That is, until a single unexpected step sends him to the cosmic realms where he…

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

Dig in with us at Queens Farm! Get your hands dirty at one of NY State's longest continually farmed sites, dating back to 1697.

The Intrepid Museum offers Sensory Friendly Evenings for teens (14+) and adults with autism. Explore the Museum after hours without crowds.Sensory Friendly EveningThe Intrepid Museum offers Sensory Friendly Evenings for teens (14+) and adults with autism. Explore the Intrepid Museum after hours during a fun sensory-friendly evening with friends and family. All registrants receive a social narrative…

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

What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ feature film SOUL introduces Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx), a middle-school band teacher ;who has a passion for jazz. He lives alone, immersing himself in what he loves best: music. That is, until a single unexpected step sends him to the cosmic realms where he…

$50 = Individual Reading $65 = Reading + Meal

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

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…

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.

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.

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We welcome the pride of Ridgefield Park: Joe Kenney and Robert Bannon, as they take the stage to dazzle us at Ferris Park!📆Wednesday, July 23🕖6:00PM Joe Kenney🕖7:30PM Robert Bannon📍Ferris Street (by Little Italy Pizzeria and Vista Hermosa Mexican Grill)Join us at Ferris Park to celebrate extraordinary hometown talent! Join us for a mesmerizing evening of…

Paramount+ presents beloved summer movie series in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President, Brooklyn Magazine and Prospect Park Alliance

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

Spaceballs, 1987 (PG) July 26th, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsA star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs. Bring your snacks and lawn chairs!

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…

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

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…

Join us for a screening of this heartwarming animated masterpieceJoin us for a screening of this heartwarming animated masterpiece, presented by the Newark Black Film Festival! Soul, directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers. (100 min). PG After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a…

$12 Delicious Pasta Dishes Ready for Your Taste Buds!

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

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…

Sunset Hike at Rockwood HallJoin us for a 3-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome.Please bring water and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. This…

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 Mail Order Bride July 27th 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…

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

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Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October

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…

Live Music at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm

The 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

Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures!Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Separate myths from reality in fun activities during a walk around the park. As the sun sets, we will search for bats as they begin their evening insect hunt.We will be meeting in Field 3! 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.

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

History of Rockwood HallJoin Rockwood docent, David Teich, on an adventure into the past as we explore the Rockwood Hall area and its rich history dating back to prehistoric times. Former estate of William A. Rockefeller Jr., this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. Leashed dogs…

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

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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…

Create your own impressionist style painting!Impressionism is a style of painting that shows life-like subjects painted in a broad, rapid style, with brushstrokes that are easily seen and colors that are often bright. We will learn about some of the most famous artists of the time as well as create our own impressionist style painting.…

Introducing the newest member of the Bierman Autism Centers family in Ramsey, NJ! 📍 Join us for a FREE Petting Zoo and Ice Cream Party to celebrate our Grand Opening on Saturday, July 29! 🍦🐓 Mark your calendars: • 📍 Where: 500 N Franklin Turnpike, Suite 203, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 • 📆 When: Saturday,…

Young wizards will enjoy a trip to the Metropolitan Museum, in search of art that echoes characters and enchanted objects in the Harry Potter books. You'll track down serpents, Dumbledore look-alikes, and figures as scary as any Death Eater. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to…

We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!

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…

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…

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].

Calling all teen poets, singers, dancers, & musicians! Join us Saturday July 29 at 2 PM for Teen Open Mic hosted by Veggie Mijas at the Randall’s Island Urban Farm! Vegan snacks and refreshments will be provided. Performances will begin promptly at 2:30 PM and performers must be ages 13-18. To sign up for the…

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].