Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House 45 W Clinton Ave, Irvington
$29
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Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island
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Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House
Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian splendor at The Octagon House. All rooms in the house will be decorated with wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of ornaments on three grand Christmas trees. While exploring the colorful history of this one-of-a-kind home, visitors will see stunning examples of antique holiday décor and learn about the ways…
$29
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Greenburgh Nature Center Holiday Train Show
The Train Show, run by Yonkers Model Railroad Club, features a special 12 x 18-foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes built by Yonkers Model Railroad Club. The display includes detailed features such as a mountain with a train tunnel, ravine, stream, model village, railroad crossings, and much more. The Train Show takes…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Make this holiday season sparkle at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland, a 1.2-mile drive-thru holiday light extravaganza. Perfect for visitors of all ages, this magical journey features awe-inspiring light displays, including a 100-foot light tunnel, Candy Cane Lane, and Rudolph’s Runway. As you wind your way through this winter wonderland, you’ll encounter glittering angels of peace, dancing trees,…
$41.00
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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November 17, 2024 -Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
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November 17, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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Featured November 17, 2024 -Featured Beth Sholom Day Camp Open House
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November 17, 2024 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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November 17, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 17, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 17, 2024 -Holiday Fairy Houses
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November 17, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 17, 2024 -Intrepid Museum’s Astro Live
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November 17, 2024 -SpookyFest
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November 17, 2024 -Spooky Fest
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November 17, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
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
$14
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!
Holiday Fairy Houses
Children will decorate pre-made houses to create their very own holiday fairy house that they can proudly display this season. Ages 5 years old to 7 years old. Must pre-register.
$15
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…
Intrepid Museum’s Astro Live
Join a NASA food scientist to learn about developing astronaut meals for the final frontier!Join us live on Facebook, YouTube, or X.The Intrepid Museum will present a Virtual Astro Live program on November 17 at 3:00pm ET.Food plays a vital role in an astronaut's day-to-day routine, from shared personal experiences to building team cohesion and…
SpookyFest
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
$22 – $27
Spooky Fest
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
$22 – $27
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…
$32
Monday, November 18, 2024
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November 18, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 18, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 18, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 18, 2024 -Museum Minis
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November 18, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 18, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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
$14
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
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…
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…
$32
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024 -Soil Stories
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November 19, 2024 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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November 19, 2024 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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November 19, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 19, 2024 -Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
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November 19, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 19, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 19, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 19, 2024 -Storybook Gardening – Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
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November 19, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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
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…
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…
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
$14
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
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
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…
Storybook Gardening – Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM November 19 – Book: Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth December 17 – Book: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt Explore…
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…
$32
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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November 20, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 20, 2024 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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November 20, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 20, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 20, 2024 -Museum Minis
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November 20, 2024 -Museum Minis
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November 20, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 20, 2024 -80th Anniversary Talk: Battle of Leyte Gulf
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November 20, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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
$14
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
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 -…
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…
80th Anniversary Talk: Battle of Leyte Gulf
Join us for a special presentation on Intrepid's role in the Battle of Leyte Gulf by Manager of Development Content and author Mike Fink!Important information: This event is free with museum admission. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early as there may be a wait to enter the museum. This eventbrite is NOT a ticket…
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…
$32
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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November 21, 2024 -Kids Art Classes at the Museum
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November 21, 2024 -Storytime at Barnes & Noble
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November 21, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 21, 2024 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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November 21, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 21, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 21, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 21, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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November 21, 2024 -A Taste of History at Home: Soft Gingerbread
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…
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…
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
$14
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
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, 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…
$32
Friday, November 22, 2024
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November 22, 2024 -Friday Storytime at the Museum
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November 22, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 22, 2024 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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November 22, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 22, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 22, 2024 -Museum Minis
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November 22, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 22, 2024 -Preschool Art and Story Time
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November 22, 2024 -SpookyFest
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November 22, 2024 -Spooky Fest
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November 22, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
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
$14
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
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…
Preschool Art and Story Time
Listen to a children’s story about nature then use the story for inspiration to create art. Ages 2-5 Children must be accompanied by a parent. Class will meet in the Studio located in the garage in the main house. Registration for this program will close one day before program date.
$15
SpookyFest
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
$22 – $27
Spooky Fest
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
$22 – $27
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…
$32
Saturday, November 23, 2024
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November 23, 2024 -Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
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November 23, 2024 -Migration Station
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November 23, 2024 -Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangements
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November 23, 2024 -Story Time/ Music and Movement
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November 23, 2024 -Natural Holiday Ornaments
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November 23, 2024 -Liberty Hall Museum Tour
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November 23, 2024 -Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
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November 23, 2024 -Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage
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November 23, 2024 -Music & Movement
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November 23, 2024 -Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
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November 23, 2024 -SpookyFest
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November 23, 2024 -Spooky Fest
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November 23, 2024 -Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023
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…
Migration Station
Become a steward for seasonal wildlife by stopping by the migration station!Become a steward for seasonal wildlife by stopping by the migration station!Explore the seasonal movement and diversity of species that rely on this stopover and habitat, including the seals. Learn about the environmental factors driving migration, the types of migratory species, and their roles…
Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangements
Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangements Adult Education Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 PM Cost: $65 per person Enroll in Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement Workshop Join Hiroko & Gerard Senese -from the Japan Center at Stony Brook University- for a demonstration of the different styles of Japanese flower arrangements; and a workshop to…
$45
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
$14
Natural Holiday Ornaments
Just in time for the holiday season, children will make ornaments from natural materials that include pinecones, twigs and a wooden dinosaur. They will make one to take home and one to hang on the Holiday Celebration Tree located at the Conservatory Plaza where everyone who attends the Holidays on the Hill Train Show will…
free
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
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…
SpookyFest
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…
$22 – $27
Spooky Fest
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
$22 – $27
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…
$32