Levittown Carnival
Levittown Center 2999 Hempstead Turnpike, LevittownWalk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten IslandWeek of Events
Merrick Train Station Carnival
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway over Memorial Day weekend with rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last or online before…
Levittown Carnival
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family over Memorial Day weekend at this annual event sponsored by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce, featuring rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies…
Herricks Community Fund Carnival
Enjoy a good time for a good cause at this family-friendly fundraiser sponsored by the not-for-profit Herricks Community Fund, with midway rides and games for all ages and classic carnival cuisine for every appetite. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 ($35 cash) on Thursday and $42…
South Shore Mall Carnival
There's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from rides and games for all ages to deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last, or online before 5 pm Thurs., May 30 for…
Streaming in June: TADA! Youth Theater’s Common Ground
TADA! Youth Theater, a unique Drama Desk award-winning nonprofit youth theater, presents a virtual event to watch its most recent production via online streaming. TADA!'s first two act musical and world premiere of Common Ground is available now through June 30, 2024 for your viewing pleasure at home (or anywhere you like)! This 90 minute…
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
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…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
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…
History of Rockwood Hall
History of Rockwood Hall
History of Rockwood HallJoin Rockwood docent, David Teich, on an adventure into the past as we explore the remains of Rockwood Hall 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…
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!
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Music & Movement
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!
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Special Program for Home Schooled Students
Special Program for Home Schooled Students
Special Program for Home-Schooled Students – 9:30 AM Tuesdays starting June 13, 2023 | 9:30 AM Elementary Education (6-12 years old) Interested in history and what life was like for children 6 through 12 years of age during the early 1900s? How about understanding what an Arboretum is and learning about the beautiful trees…
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
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…
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
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!
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Fort Hancock Walking Tour
Fort Hancock Walking Tour
A ranger-led guided tour around historical army site, Fort Hancock. Fun for the whole family! Free!Take a stroll around Fort Hancock with a ranger on a guided tour and learn about everything from gun batteries to beaches. Be sure to bring a lot of water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriately…
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
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].
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
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!
Music & Movement
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.
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Uncork History: You, Me and a Cup of Tea
Uncork History: You, Me and a Cup of Tea
The Museum and Gardens at Liberty Hall present Uncork History Lecture Series!Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: You, Me, and a Cup of Tea. Have you noticed how tea parties are popular again? Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of tea as we discuss various…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Little Critter’s Café (Ages: 2-7)
Little Critter’s Café (Ages: 2-7)
Little Critter’s Café Soups On! Thursday, May 30th | 9:30-10:30 AM Leafy Green Salads Thursday, June 6th | 9:30-10:30 AM Everything’s Better on Bread Thursday, June 13th | 9:30-10:30 AM The Main Course Thursday June 20th | 9:30-10:30 AM Sweet Tooth Thursday, June 27th | 9:30-10:30 AM Age Group: Preschool, Ages 2-7 Cost: $25 per session…
Prospect Park Stroller Walk
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
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!
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
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…
Prospect Park Wellness Walk
Prospect Park Wellness Walk
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.
Gardening: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Gardening: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us! These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee in effect.Space is limited! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and…
Music & Movement
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!
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
TaSH Farmers Market
TaSH Farmers Market
Stop by TaSH, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s weekly farmers market, for fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, cut flowers, dairy products, preserves, wine, and beer. There are weekly live music performances, children’s events as well as ongoing educational activities and programs. Don’t miss the weekly free samplings! Well behaved dogs are welcome, provided your pooch is…
Rockwood Ramble 10k
Rockwood Ramble 10k
Starting and finishing in historic Rockwood Hall, the annual Rockwood Ramble 10K is a favorite. Scenic Hudson River views greet runners before the course veers into the woods. The wide carriage roads provide the perfect setting for experienced trail runners and first timers. Say goodbye to traffic, pavement and noise and hello to the Preserve!…
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story Time/ Music and Movement
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Tarrytown Street Fair
Tarrytown Street Fair
The Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce’s annual Tarrytown Street Fair takes place this year on Sunday, June 4th. Main Street transforms into an outdoor market with food, music, local retailers, arts & crafts, souvenirs and more! Explore more local shopping at Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s galleries, gift shops and antique stores. Rain date: Sunday, June 2,…
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…
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!
Music & Movement
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Family Program: Building Ornament
Family Program: Building Ornament
The Greenwich Village neighborhood boasts many beautiful buildings with exquisite architectural details. In this program, we will start with a neighborhood walk to find examples of different types of ornament, then return to the Center where families will create their own building detail designs out of modeling material. Family Programs are designed for children ages…
Park of Dreams: An Inside Look
Park of Dreams: An Inside Look
Learn more about Park of Dreams, the public art installation currently on view in Grand Army Plaza.Join Prospect Park Alliance President Morgan Monaco, ART FOR CHANGE Founder Jeanne Masel, and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham to learn more about Park of Dreams, the public art installation currently on view in Grand Army Plaza. Hear from the featured…
Museum Minis
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…
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Hands-on History: Queer Pride & Possibility
Hands-on History: Queer Pride & Possibility
Hands-on History is a free activity series every first and third Saturday of every month. Open to the public!Happy Pride Month!For our arts & crafts, we will be designing rainbow salt dough heart ornaments popularized in the Victorian Era! We will also be discussing the symbolism of flowers for queer folks in the Victorian Era…
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].
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].
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…