Amazing Apes! Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
The Explorers Club 46 E 70th St, New YorkTrails Less Traveled: Trailview State Park, Family Program, $4 per person
Trail View State Park 8101 Jericho Turnpike, WoodburyWalk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten IslandCitizenship in the Community Merit Badge
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, RingwoodFree Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New YorkIt’s a Small World(Children 8+)-$4 due upon arrival
Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West HempsteadClubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, OakdaleHigh Ground Hike – Family program 8+, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 4 New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings ParkClubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, OakdaleClubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, OakdaleFree Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New YorkClubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, OakdaleSandy Hook’s Shipwrecks & US Life-saving Station #2
Sandy Hook POST Museum 28 Kearney Rd, Sandy HookWeek of Events
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
The Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. New for 2023, see our twirling pumpkin Ferris wheel and take in our gourd-eous circus sideshow! Complete with synchronized lighting…
Ella Enchanted Show Tickets! @ Sussex-Wantage
Come to the Sussex-Wantage Library for a chance to win two tickets to The Growing Stage Theater’s production of Ella Enchanted, based on the Newberry Honor book by Gail Carson Levine. Stop by any time from 11/15-11/29 to pick up an Ella Enchanted word search, complete an entry form, and turn it into the front…
iLuminate NYC
iLuminate gained prominence after being hailed as "The BEST NEW ACT in America!" during their stint on America’s Got Talent in 2011. The group garnered attention through TV appearances, international shows, and live performances in New York City, building a widespread following over time. The company revolves around the fusion of technology and dance, offering…
Fall Fest Weekend
Join us for Fall Fest Weekend at Westchester Children's Museum for STEAM activities celebrating the changing seasons. Join us for Leaf Litter MicroBiomes, Pumpkin Batteries, DIY Corn Maze, Applesauce Cinnamon Dough Sculptures, Seed Sorting, and Leaf Raking.
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs
Come to the Louise Childs Library from Nov. 20th -30th for a Thanksgiving themed scavenger hunt! Find a leaf scattered around the library, write something you are grateful for on it and we will add it to our tree of thanks. Program Date and Time: November 20th- November 30th
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza
Make priceless memories as you and your family and friends experience a one of a kind holiday event right here, close to home without the hassle of getting to New York City. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a 1.2 mile drive-thru experience filled with thousands of lights! Attractions include favorite elves Ned and Albert, glittering angels…
Bounce House!
It’s a great day to visit and get the wiggles out. We’ll have a bounce house onsite all day. Free with admission.
Holiday on the Hill Train Show 23
The Holiday on the Hill Train Show has become a favorite family tradition. Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show offers a chance to celebrate the season with iconic and immersive exhibits that will delight audiences of all ages. Visitors will be surrounded by the magic of the season as they stroll by colorful characters…
ShopRite Kidz Cook
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Young cooks will be practicing their cooking skills to make a new and fun dish every class! Workshops will be held at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm…
The 14th Annual Park Slope 5th Avenue BID Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony + Celebration
The Park Slope 5th Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce its 14th Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration on Saturday, November 25, 4:30-5:30pm. Set for Small Business Saturday, the Park Slope 5th Avenue BID’s Holiday Tree Lighting is a homegrown community street party held in the epicenter of the Shop Local/Shop Small movement, home to more…
The New York Metro Reptile Expo
The New York Metro Reptile Expo
Look at what has crawled, slithered or jumped back to the County Center. The New York Metro Reptile Expo is back. Come check out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, and more! Location Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606. (Directions) Admission Adults $10 (13+),…
Irvington Farmers Market
Irvington Farmers Market
Enjoy live music, river views and a laid-back setting at this small-town Sunday market showcasing the best of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. In season, there is fresh local produce, seafood and meats, cheese, pickles, prepared foods and baked goods. The market is just a short distance from Washington Irving’s home Sunnyside. Look…
Amazing Apes! Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
Amazing Apes! Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
For this program in her season-long Animal Mystery Adventure Series, world-renowned veterinarian, star of National Geographic's “Animal Jams”, and youth educator, Dr. Gabby Wild, will present an animal adventure mystery series and STEM principle-based educational program that is all about APES!! Participating children will have the unique opportunity to metaphorically journey across the globe with…
Urban Farm Volunteers
Urban Farm Volunteers
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…
The Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
The Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
The Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild at NYC’s Explorers Club World-renowned National Geographic veterinarian and Kids educator, Dr. Gabby Wild, and The Gabby Wild Foundation are excited to offer the first-ever animal adventure mystery series, a STEM/STEAM principle-based educational program that will take place monthly throughout Fall ‘23 at Manhattan’s Explorers Club. The…
Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild
World-renowned National Geographic veterinarian and Kids educator, Dr. Gabby Wild, and The Gabby Wild Foundation are excited to offer the first-ever animal adventure mystery series, a STEM/STEAM principle-based educational program that will take place monthly throughout Fall ‘23 at Manhattan’s Explorers Club. The Animal Mystery Adventures with Dr. Gabby Wild series offers participating children the…
Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show
Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show
Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wreath Decorating Workshop
Wreath Decorating Workshop
Celebrate the holiday season by making your own holiday wreath! Enjoy time with friends while you decorate it using pine cones, berries,and other seasonal decorations. Finish it by learning how to make a custom bow. This workshop will be held at the Lasdon Studio. Due to limited space we will hold a morning and afternoon…
Trails Less Traveled: Trailview State Park, Family Program, $4 per person
Trails Less Traveled: Trailview State Park, Family Program, $4 per person
Join us for our last trails less traveled hike of the year!We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes. Trail View is a 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park that serves as a link along the Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends from Cold Spring Harbor State Park on the north shore of Suffolk County…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Abilities Day: Striking a New Path
Abilities Day: Striking a New Path
Abilities Day: Striking a New Path“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.” – John D. Rockefeller. Join us for a day of live music, activities, and a self-guided hike around Swan Lake in our first annual Abilities Day celebration!With our well-maintained…
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
Scouts BSA - Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Pre-requisites: #3a, #4 a,b, #5, #7 a,b,c, #8. These should be completed prior to the in-person class. Scouts should bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster and with all requirements listedScouts should wear…
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
It’s a Small World(Children 8+)-$4 due upon arrival
It’s a Small World(Children 8+)-$4 due upon arrival
We will gather materials from throughout the park to examine under a microscope.Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register…
Secrets of Scat
Secrets of Scat
What secrets does scat hold? Why should seeing it thrill us? Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to find out! Decipher the messages these traces can tell us.
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club!
Wreath Decorating Workshop
Wreath Decorating Workshop
Celebrate the holiday season by making your own holiday wreath! Enjoy time with friends while you decorate it using pine cones, berries,and other seasonal decorations. Finish it by learning how to make a custom bow. This workshop will be held at the Lasdon Studio. Due to limited space we will hold a morning and afternoon…
High Ground Hike – Family program 8+, $4 cash per person upon arrival
High Ground Hike – Family program 8+, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Join us for a hike along the bluffs!Did you know that the Greenbelt Trail makes it's northernmost stop in Sunken Meadow State Park? Along it's way, the Greenbelt Trail follows the edge of the bluffs, for some amazing views of the Long Island Sound. Join us as we venture up through the woods for a…
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club!
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club!
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club!
Sandy Hook’s Shipwrecks & US Life-saving Station #2
Sandy Hook’s Shipwrecks & US Life-saving Station #2
Join a park ranger in a rare opportunity to learn about the U.S. Life Saving Service and explore the Life Saving Station at Sandy Hook.Meet the Park Historian at the Post Museum to look over U.S. Life Saving Service equipment that was used to rescue shipwrecked mariners and passengers from 1878 and 1915. Visitors can…
Messy Play @ Louise Childs
Messy Play @ Louise Childs
Children from birth to age 5 are invited for an hour of sensory play! Children and caregivers will have a chance to explore different sensory play activities. Please dress for mess! (Adults too!) Registration begins November 6th.
Lapsit at Dorothy Henry
Lapsit at Dorothy Henry
This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 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 is…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis
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…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Franklin
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Franklin
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…
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage
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 Dates: 11/20/23 12/4/23 12/18/23 Program Start & End Time: 10:00-10:45
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Franklin
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Franklin
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…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis
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…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library
Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library
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…
Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry
Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for the winter session of our Homeschool Book Club featuring the second book of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Sea of Monsters! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Each week we will revisit what we did the week before, read a chapter together, then…
Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Main Library
Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Main Library
The program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes, and movement followed by 10 minutes of play. You are encouraged to bring your own comfort items or just enjoy the sensory toys we have available. Registration is limited to 6 children…
LEGO Club @ Dennis
LEGO Club @ Dennis
Builders ages 7 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…
After School Tween Hour @ Dorothy Henry
After School Tween Hour @ Dorothy Henry
Middle School can be demanding on tweens. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Tweens can work on homework, read, watch videos, play games, do a craft or just hang out in a space that’s…
Sensory Friendly Playtime @ Franklin
Sensory Friendly Playtime @ Franklin
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 have an opportunity to talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required. Monday afternoons: October 30, November 20, December 4, 4:00pm-4:30pm
Origami Workshop @ Sussex-Wantage
Origami Workshop @ Sussex-Wantage
Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Read to a Dog @ Dennis
Read to a Dog @ Dennis
Children, tweens and teens are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Therapy dogs are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a specific…
Original New Yorkers: Indigenous History of NY
Original New Yorkers: Indigenous History of NY
Original New Yorkers: Indigenous History of NYThe New York that you know today wasn't always this way. Join us for a virtual presentation and learn about the Native Nations who inhabited this land before colonization. This special program in honor of Native American Heritage Month will feature guest speaker, Heather Bruegl, citizen of the Oneida…
Tree Planting Tuesday
Tree Planting Tuesday
Help plant over 500 trees in the Croton Woods of Van Cortlandt Park with NYC Parks and VCPA!Roll up your sleeves and join us for a satisfying morning of tree planting in the Croton Woods, enhancing the park’s ecology, one tree at a time.VCPA will provide gloves and tools. Volunteers should bring water and wear…
Soil Stories
Soil Stories
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
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…
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)
Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: Nov 7,…
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Sauté Sizzle Savor
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
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…
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)
Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: Nov 7,…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library
Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library
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…
Craft-tastic Afternoons @ Louise Childs
Craft-tastic Afternoons @ Louise Childs
Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following dates for some fun crafts! Each day will be a different seasonal craft! Registration is required as supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. Program Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 14th Tuesday, Nov. 21st Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…
Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library
Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library
Attention all tweens! Join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. Program Dates: Tuesdays: November 14th, 21st, 28th, and December 5th, 12th, 19th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Stitching Tales @ Dorothy Henry
Stitching Tales @ Dorothy Henry
Stitching Tales knitting and crochet club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, including those looking to learn. This group meets Tuesday evenings. Check the calendar for specific dates. No registration required. New participants always welcome.
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
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].
Chair Yoga @ Franklin
Chair Yoga @ Franklin
Join us for an introduction to Gentle Hatha Chair Yoga with Norma Brand from The Quantum Journey Studio. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle as desired. This program is for adults. Register below or by stopping in at the Franklin branch beginning November 7. Please note: Class is held…
Video Game Night @ Louise Childs
Video Game Night @ Louise Childs
video games design, vector illustration eps10 graphic Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesday nights for Video Game Night! Play with the library’s Switch or bring your own device and play with your friends! Program Dates: Tuesday Nights: Sept. 19th Oct. 17th Nov. 21st Dec. 19th
Little Explorers
Little Explorers
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.
Team RIVER Volunteers
Team RIVER Volunteers
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…
Tiny Tots @ Louise Childs
Tiny Tots @ Louise Childs
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! Wednesdays through December, check the calendar for exact dates. No registration required.
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library
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, no registration is required. Program Dates: Wednesdays, September through December Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 Wednesday, September 20th,…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
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…
Wednesday Fall Storytime, Ages 3+ @ Library Meeting Room
Wednesday Fall Storytime, Ages 3+ @ Library Meeting Room
Meet Ms. Nicole in the Library Meeting Room for Storytime Fun!Wednesday Fall Storytime! 🍂Ages 3+Join Ms. Nicole indoors for storytime fun!At the library in the meeting roomSiblings welcomePlease sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the order form
Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library
Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library
The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 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…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
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…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Museum Minis
Museum Minis
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.
Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library
Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library
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.
Sensory Play @ Main Library
Sensory Play @ Main Library
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 to six children and their parents/caregivers. Register children-only beginning September 6.
LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis
LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis
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…
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Therapy dogs are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a specific…
Dinovember Bedtime Stories at Dennis
Dinovember Bedtime Stories at Dennis
Celebrate Dinovember at the Dennis Branch! Every Wednesday evening through the month of November, there is a fun dinosaur related event. The Bedtime Stories program at 6pm on November 22nd is dino themed, so all ages are welcomed to drop by for a listen.
Cover-to-Cover Book Club @ Sussex-Wantage
Cover-to-Cover Book Club @ Sussex-Wantage
The Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, in person, at the Sussex-Wantage branch. The title for November is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. 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]
Thanksgiving Virtual Storytime!
Thanksgiving Virtual Storytime!
Join Preschool Readers for a fun-filled Thanksgiving storytime on Zoom on November 22nd at 7:00 PM EST. We'll read stories of gratitude, have a dance party to keep the little ones moving, and more! The event is FREE, so register today and share the joy with friends and family. We can't wait to entertain your…
Stella Blues Band & Soulshine – Celebrating the Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers
Stella Blues Band & Soulshine – Celebrating the Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers
A Thanksgiving eve tradition continues at Tarrytown Music Hall!….A jam-filled evening celebrating two of the most iconic rock acts in music history. Stella Blue’s Band, founded in 2009, recreates the experience of being at a Grateful Dead show. The band has been lighting up the tri-state area with its high-energy performances. With dynamic jams and…
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
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…
Friday Storytime at the Museum
Friday Storytime at the Museum
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
Turkey Trek (Family)-$4 due upon arrival
Turkey Trek (Family)-$4 due upon arrival
Take a leisurely trek around the Bridle Path(3 miles) to burn off those Thanksgiving calories.Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise…
Liberty Hall Museum Tour
Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Family Scavenger Hunt
Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Family Scavenger Hunt
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Dance Party with DJ Baba Yako
Dance Party with DJ Baba Yako
Get ready to dance! Join us at the Staten Island Children’s Museum to enjoy the electrifying beats of DJ Baba Yako! Included with admission. The Guest Artist Series is sponsored by
Denville Library Storytimes @ Holiday Open House (Gateway to the Arts)
Denville Library Storytimes @ Holiday Open House (Gateway to the Arts)
Kids of all ages are welcome! Two storytime times (5:15 OR 6:15 pm) at Gateway to the Arts. No registration necessary!Storytimes at the Downtown Denville Holiday Open House! 📚For kids of all ages 5:15 pm OR 6:15 pm at Gateway to the Arts (18 Broadway)Join Santa's favorite elf (Ms. Melanie!) indoors for stories, songs, and…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
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…
Storytime Saturday (Ages 3-5)-FREE
Storytime Saturday (Ages 3-5)-FREE
Spend your Saturday morning with us for a story, coloring, and more!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just…
Liberty Hall Museum Tour
Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show
Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show
Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Colonial Games: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Colonial Games: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Take a journey to the past and visit Colonial America through games!Take a journey to the past and visit Colonial America! Leave that smart phone behind in modern times and test your coordination with a ball and cup. How far can you roll a hoop? Join us for these and many other fun games to…
Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library
Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library
The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 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…
Watson Adventures’ Whodunit at the Met Scavenger Hunt for Families
Watson Adventures’ Whodunit at the Met Scavenger Hunt for Families
Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he hid the body.…
Family Farmacy
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Jamaica Bay: Nature Journaling
Jamaica Bay: Nature Journaling
Opt outside on Black Friday and join us for a nature journaling program!Join a Park Ranger for an engaging nature walk accompanied by nature journaling at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and try your hand at penning your own works through guided writing and drawing prompts.
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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!
Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
Beer and Cider Holiday Garden – Downtown Metuchen
Beer and Cider Holiday Garden – Downtown Metuchen
Join us for a festive Small Business Saturday celebration, with a Beer and Hot Cider Holiday Garden, selfie stations, Santa Clause and moreMetuchen Downtown - Beer and Cider Holiday Garden - Small Business SaturdayShop, sip and stroll through a 2023 Great American Main Street Award winner this holiday season!Stop by Peterson Park (446 Main Street)…
Boogie Down Storytime
Boogie Down Storytime
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 Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Drawing & Painting with Regina Orr @ Main Library
Drawing & Painting with Regina Orr @ Main Library
Adults are invited to learn drawing and painting techniques during this fall/winter series taught by local artist-instructor Regina Orr. Each class is a stand-alone where participants will practice a combination of drawing and painting skills toward creating your own, masterful designs. Regina will also lead the class in an exploration of various new mediums for…
Fun on the Farm
Fun on the Farm
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].
B-The Underwater Bubble Show
B-The Underwater Bubble Show
Explore the wondrous underwater world of Bubblelandia as you go on an imaginary journey through the deep blue sea and explore a world inhabited by incredible creatures. This lavish production features dancers, acrobats, original music, and fantastic bubble effects to create a dreamlike underwater atmosphere. Inspired by the famous Canadian troupe Cirque du Soleil, B—The…
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
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 LAST WALTZ Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band w the TTBB Horns & Special Guests
THE LAST WALTZ Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band w the TTBB Horns & Special Guests
From Woodstock to The Last Waltz, The Band has been at the center of rock and roll’s most esteemed happenings. They are regarded as one of the most popular and influential rock groups in the world and considered to be pioneers of Americana music. The Last Waltz, their legendary Thanksgiving 1976 farewell concert that has…