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…

Let's explore the winter behavior of animals and see how they adapt to make it through the cold months.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…

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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

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!

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…

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 GalleryRelieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor, Shivani Singh, in an indoor 75-minute session that will include breathwork and guided meditation. Appropriate for all levels of experience, ages 18+. Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive at least 10 minutes early. The class will be…

Sarah Brightman, the world’s best-selling soprano and UNESCO Artist for Peace Ambassador, has amassed sales of more than 30 million, receiving awards in over 40 countries and garnering over 1 billion streams worldwide. She originated the role of Christine Daaé in the world-renowned The Phantom of the Opera on both West End and Broadway stages…

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…

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…

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…

Preschool storytime for our younger friends with Ms. Melanie and Ms. Laura! Held in the Library's Meeting Room.Monday Fall Storytime: Session One @ 10 am! Geared toward our young friends ages 2-3 years oldPlease only register for one sessionSiblings are welcome, too!Join Ms. Melanie and Ms. Laura INDOORS in the library meeting room for stories,…

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…

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…

Let’s clear up the myths around recycling and arm you with the right information to recycle properly! Sussex County Recycling Coordinator, Dawn Latincsics, will lead you through the fundamental rules of recycling and provide a peak behind the curtain of the recycling industry! Can you recycle bubble wrap? Plastic toys? Clothes hangers? Pizza boxes? Bring…

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!

Preschool storytime for our younger friends with Ms. Melanie and Ms. Laura! Held in the Library's Meeting Room.Monday Fall Storytime: Session Two @ 11 am! Geared toward our young friends ages 2-3 years oldPlease only register for one sessionSiblings are welcome, too!Join Ms. Melanie and Ms. Laura INDOORS in the library meeting room for stories,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Celebrate the end of Dino-vember at the Main Library! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join Miss Kim on Monday, November 27th from 4:00pm-4:30pm to dig for a real fossil. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration is required; supplies are limited.    

Full Moon Hike: Beaver MoonExperience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear comfortable…

Explore the park after dark!With only the full moon, stars, and Park Rangers to guide us, we'll set off on a hike around Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. We'll hear about a traditional name for this moon and look for signs of the story it represents. All ages are welcome. This is an all-weather walk, so…

Join a park ranger on a great evening hike. Enjoy this opportunity to view the beautiful landscape by the light of the moon.The Beaver Moon is the time of year when the beaver is preparing to build their dams before the ground freezes. It is also the time of year the first snow falls in…

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…

Join Kevin Quo of White Deer Meditation for a Meditation & QiGong class for students at the Intermediate Level. Class will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Attendees should bring water and a yoga mat, and dress in comfortable clothes. No registration required. Please check the calendar for cancellations. Click here to…

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

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…

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…

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,…

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

Join us for a screening of a classic Thanksgiving travel adventure, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Light snacks and drinks provided, but feel free to bring your own lunch. Registration begins November 14. Planes, trains and Automobiles is rated R and has a running time of 93 minutes.

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…

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,…

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!

Join Ms. Melanie in the library's meeting room for stories, songs, and fun!Tuesday Fall Storytime!! Geared toward our young friends ages 2-6 years oldSiblings are welcome, too!Join Ms. Melanie in the Library Meeting Room for Storytime Fun! Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the order form.

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 at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children who have sensory processing issues, are on the autism spectrum, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves.  This is a drop-in program.  No registration is required but limited space. Program Dates: 9/26, 10/24, 11/28,…

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,…

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

Ukes Without Borders performs a harmonious mix of American standards and popular songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. The group will have you tapping your toes and singing along! Ukes Without Borders is the brainchild of Judy Conway, a musician from Vernon whose aim was to bring joyful ukulele music to the public.…

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 publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

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

Come to the Louise Childs Library for an evening of yoga! This program is open for any teen/tweens interested in yoga–all levels of experience welcome! Enjoy the many benefits of yoga while following along with a video designed especially for this age group. Please bring a towel or mat and water. Adults do not need…

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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Explore the natural world with us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3-5.$4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect. Registration is required. Please make sure all children are registered. Space is limited! If you can longer attend please cancel…

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.

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,…

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…

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

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…

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…

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!

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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 Miss Savannah on select Wednesday/Saturday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. A new project every week! Ages 10+. Dates: 11/4: Holiday ornament: Participants will make a felt holiday ornament 11/18: Holiday gift pt. 1: Participants will chose between an embroidered gift, a…

Does your child struggle to complete homework assignments? Just need a little guidance? Want help with fulfilling reading log requirements? We are here to help! Students in grades 1-4 are invited to drop in for assistance on select Wednesday afternoons. Help will be available from 4:30-5:30, no registration required. Session dates: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15,…

Celebrate Dinovember at the Dennis Branch! Every Wednesday evening through the month of November, there is a fun dinosaur related event. Want to make your own fossils? On November 29th at 5pm, kids ages 3 and up are invited to stamp playdough with dinosaur toys and see the imprints they leave!

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…

We heal together in our kitchens, gardens, and shared spaces.

Meet & Greet with Santa!! Family Fun Mixer with Santa( Indoor/Outdoor Event) Join us for an exciting evening of holiday cheer at our Family Fun Mixer with Santa! Get ready to create lasting memories with your loved ones on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time). This in-person event is the perfect…

Paper craft lovers of all ages are invited to join Connie to learn a book folding snowflake craft. All supplies provided. Registration begins November 15.

This program is open for any teen/tweens interested in yoga–all levels of experience welcome! Enjoy the many benefits of yoga while following along with a video designed especially for this age group. Please bring a towel or mat and water. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

Baby group is for little ones ages 6-18 monthsThursday Fall Baby Group! 📚Ages 6-18 monthsJoin Ms. Chris indoors for stories and songs for our littlest patrons!Held inside the library meeting roomSiblings welcome

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…

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Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days 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 Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

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…

Join us for a fun morning of music! Children will enjoy a variety of activities with instruments, finger plays, and silly songs! These activities develop motor skills, listening skills, and language skills while having fun interaction with others! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it.…

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…

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!

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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.…

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm. The program will be geared for 3-5 year olds although younger siblings are welcome to attend! ¡Únase a Miss Gezi…

Join Michelle and make up to three, festive glass ornaments to decorate your home or give as gifts! This craft is for adults. All materials supplied. Registration begins November 16.

Local Lore and LegendsDid you know that the famous horseman ride in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow likely took place here in the Preserve? Actually, there are quite a few lesser-known legends that take place on this land. The names of some of our most iconic locations (Spook Rock, Ravens Rock, Witch’s Spring) come from…

Help us decorate for the holidays! Join us in making festive paper decorations that we will hang in the community room for all to see! Program Date: 11/30/23 Program Start & End Time: 3:45-4:45

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 available to use by us. Space is limited; registration…

Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dragon Society! This Thursday evening club is intended for youth ages 11-18, with any level of roleplaying experience. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot in our adventure! Program Date and Time: Thursdays: 10/12, 10/26,…

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

Enjoy making a holiday wreath for your home or to give as a gift. Wreath colors will vary. This program is for adults. Registration begins November 16.

Join Prospect Park Alliance and actor, creator and performer, Ingrid Griffith, for an immersive and interactive solo show.Join Prospect Park Alliance and actor, creator and performer, Ingrid Griffith, for an immersive and interactive solo show about Shirley Chisholm at the Prospect Park Boathouse in celebration of Chisholm's birthday anniversary.Unbossed and Unbowed is the largely unheard…

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…

What are the food stories that most urgently need to be shared?

Laugh & learn during an evening of science fun with local experts!Hudson River Park's Ask a Scientist returns with Secret Science ClubSecret Science Club flows into Hudson River Park’s brand-new Discovery Tank on beautiful Pier 57 to explore what happens when "Urban Meets Wild."Biologists Dianne Greenfield and Chester Zarnoch dive into the wild waters of…

Join us for an engaging talk and beer tasting that delves into the rich history of brewing in Newark.Join us for an engaging talk and beer tasting that delves into the rich history of brewing in Newark. This event will take you on a journey through time, highlighting the city's role as a major brewing…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

Flatbrookville, a once thriving village with a population of 150 in 1860, now has only one residence. Join Sharon Spangenberg of the Walpack Historical Society for a presentation about Flatbrookville over the years as she shares photos and newspaper clippings documenting what happened to this village that disappeared. Registration begins November 16. Please indicate whether…

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…

These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors and crafts.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…

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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…

Come enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted time with your little one while we sing, wiggle, dance, play, and learn!  You’ll have so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place!

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…

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!

Lasdon Park will be hosting a series of Park & Read sessions during the month of December. Seasonal stories will delight children as they discover the joy of reading in picturesque Lasdon Park & Arboretum with our captivating winter read aloud program. Join us each week as we bring stories to life, creating an enriching…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

UPDATE: The event is sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact MichelleW@montclairfoundation.org. You better be on his nice list!  The real Santa is returning to Van Vleck for holiday photos and fun activities in our House & Gardens. Photos will be taken by New Moon Photography and there…

Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. CAROUSEL$ – TOUCH TANK – FACE PAINTING$ – REPTILE HOUSE – FARM – TRAIN – GIFT SHOP$ – CAFE$ 5pm to 9pm Friday – Saturday – Sunday November 17-19 Friday – Saturday…

Event highlights include student performances by the Ho-Ho-Kus School Wind Ensemble and Choraliers, holiday songs led by the Girl Scouts, and a very special visit from Santa Claus escorted by the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department. Mayor Thomas Randall will officiate the countdown to the lighting of the Ho-Ho-Kus Christmas Tree and Dreidel. Ho-Ho-Kus PBA #353 will serve cider…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

History comes alive at this authentic 18th-century tavern dinner held in the historic farmhouse at Queens Farm (circa 1772).

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences. In February 2023, Drew released his…

You better be on his nice list!  Santa is returning to Van Vleck for holiday photos and fun activities in our House & Gardens. Friday, December 1st Saturday, December 2nd Sunday, December 3rd Details and the registration link coming soon!

Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting with your body by focusing on your breathing; with the slow, focused movements of QiGong. Combining these two disciplines has been shown alleviate symptoms of…

Join us at the Sussex-Wantage branch to participate in a holiday themed scavenger hunt. Pick up a score card at the front desk and then go searching! All participants will receive a prize. Game will be available anytime between the hours of  9:00am-3:00pm on December 2, 2023.

UPDATE: This Date is full – please contact michellew@montclairfoundation to be placed on the waiting list. Thank you You better be on his nice list!  The real Santa is returning to Van Vleck for holiday photos and fun activities in our House & Gardens. Photos will be taken by New Moon Photography and there will…

Downtown West Orange's annual Holiday Open House takes place on Saturday, December 2 at the Washington Elementary School, 289 Main Street. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. during Breakfast with Santa (and other fun characters) and continues throughout the day with Historic Downtown Trolley Tours personally guided by Mayor McCartney and Township officials, crafts and entertainment,…

Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!

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…

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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

Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!Reservations…

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…

Saturday Morning Storytime with a Sensory-Friendly Focus! 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 available to…

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days 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 Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

For those who cannot attend in person, James Farnham, MS, MBA, offers Medicare informational sessions on Zoom. Medicare strives to improve access to affordable treatments to keep you healthy. Join Jim and check out what’s new to help you manage your health, including saving money on your prescription drugs, and more times to sign up.…

The Sussex County Railroad Club is back with their festive and fun holiday model train display. Drop in anytime. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a pet bandana. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Dec. 2nd at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to learn the basics…

Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday Storytime!For all preschool ages! 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories and fun!P lease sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the order form

Sat., DECEMBER 2 from 10am-3pm Make a Difference When You Shop with Small Businesses! Give Big by Shopping Small! Kick off your holiday shopping season at the Y's Annual Marketplace with over 30 vendors. Vendors Galore - Free Admission & Parking

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…

Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments through the park!Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments that we will complete together on a guided walk as we explore the park!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…

A live concert performance by The Laurie Berkner Band! A Tarrytown Music Hall Holiday Tradition! The Laurie Berkner Band’s holiday concert will celebrate the season with traditional songs like “Jingle Bells,” and “Frosty the Snowman,” plus originals from Laurie’s well-loved album, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, including “Santa’s Coming To My House Tonight” and “Candle Chase.”…

Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Join us for Open Studios: Winter in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an…

Mark the passage of November 27th Beaver Moon by learning about North America’s largest rodent. This ecosystem engineer is capable of drastically changing the environment around it. Try building and testing your own dam and take a walk to view their handiwork on Teatown’s preserve.

Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos available to explore and build with. Bring your imagination!  This is a drop-in program.  Registration is not required. Program Dates: 10/7, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16…

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!

Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!

Join us for a conversation on issues relating to the East Pond and North and South Garden areas of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge!The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to invite visitors and stakeholders to an Open House on Saturday December 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge…

It's our annual winter market with artisan merchants and specials throughout Downtown Metuchen!It's our annual winter market with artisan merchants and specials throughout Downtown Metuchen! Home goods, clothes, food, and much more. We will be selling original Metuchen Downtown Posters. There will also be chances to win free Metuchen Bucks to spend at many Downtown…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

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…

Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!

Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig are throwing a Sing-Along Party and you are invited! In this new show you can join in the fun as Peppa and friends teach some of their favorite songs. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow…

Create your own fantasy map using rice!Get creative with cartography by designing your own fantasy world! By randomly (or strategically) dropping rice onto a piece of paper and outlining the shapes formed, you will be able to develop and design unique lands on which your fictional (or nonfictional) villages and/or empires live.This activity is open…

Scouts BSA - Communications Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.Pre-requisites should be completed prior to the in-person class: #1a, #3 (write your speech, we will present during the class),…

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…

Join us as we make Holiday themed wreaths using materials found in the park! RESERVE ONE TICKET PER FAMILY.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. One wreath per…

Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!Reservations…

The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dungeon Initiative! Our Saturday afternoon club is intended for youth ages 11-18, with any level of roleplaying experience. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot in our adventure!…

Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Build confidence while learning or expanding self-defense skills. Areas of awareness: · Prey vs Predator Behavior · Preparation, Equipment, and Tools · Joint Manipulations · Stance and Strikes · Quick Releases and Escapes · Defense against 3 Angles of Attack · Defense against Holds ·…

Drop in for a classical holiday music event! Clarinet and bassoon duets will be performed by Christine Clear and Abagail Belcastro. Enjoy your favorite holiday songs with hot chocolate and light refreshments. All ages welcome. No need to register; the only thing you need is your love of music!

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 publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Builders ages 5 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…

On December 2nd at 2:00, kids ages 2 and up are invited to get their hands into some Play Doh and squish, build, and play to their heart’s content. Age range is 2 and up, but for the younger ones, please make sure they play with the dough and not eat it. Parental supervision is…

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…

A live concert performance by The Laurie Berkner Band! A Tarrytown Music Hall Holiday Tradition! The Laurie Berkner Band’s holiday concert will celebrate the season with traditional songs like “Jingle Bells,” and “Frosty the Snowman,” plus originals from Laurie’s well-loved album, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, including “Santa’s Coming To My House Tonight” and “Candle Chase.”…

The Onigiri Animanga club aims to create a safe place for teens and young adults to watch and discuss their favorite anime, read manga, and share in many other interests! We meet on the first Saturday of every month* at the Main Library at 3:30 – 4:30pm. These dates are: December 2, 2023 January 6,…

This holiday season, enjoy the magnificent wonders of classical and jazz music at our interactive family concert! This Mozart for Munchkins event will feature unforgettable trumpet, horn, and piano performances sure to excite and engage. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance along!

Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. CAROUSEL$ – TOUCH TANK – FACE PAINTING$ – REPTILE HOUSE – FARM – TRAIN – GIFT SHOP$ – CAFE$ 5pm to 9pm Friday – Saturday – Sunday November 17-19 Friday – Saturday…

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 publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

History comes alive at this authentic 18th-century tavern dinner held in the historic farmhouse at Queens Farm (circa 1772).