Communication Merit Badge!
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, RingwoodWeek of Events
Holiday Lane @ American Christmas
Decorated with over 100,000 twinkling lights, captivating animatronics, and several themed areas, children and adults alike will feel the magic of Christmas come alive at Holiday Lane. Whether you are looking for a Santa in New York, a festive date, the perfect Christmas activity for kids in NYC, this adventure is sure to become an…
Early Bird Special at Westfair Swim Camp
#image_title Enroll now through March 15th for Swim Camp and receive a 5% discount!
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…
Explore the Cosmos at Hudson River Museum
Take a trip through space in the Hudson River Museum’s Planetarium exploring everything from the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars.
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…
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
Museum Minis
Communication Merit Badge!
Communication Merit Badge!
Earn your Scouts BSA Communication Merit BadgeTaught 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…
Spooky Fest
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…
SpookyFest
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…
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
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
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
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…
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.
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Music & Movement
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
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Yoga in the Gallery
Storytime and Craft for Ages 3+ @ Library Meeting Room
Storytime and Craft for Ages 3+ @ Library Meeting Room
This is a sit-down storytime and craft with Ms. Melanie for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to longer stories.Storytime and Craft for Kids Ages 3+! 📚This is a sit-down storytime with Ms. Melanie for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to at…
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
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
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.
Winter Baby Group (Ages 6-18 Months) @ Library Meeting Room
Winter Baby Group (Ages 6-18 Months) @ Library Meeting Room
Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which we share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregivers.Winter Baby Group! 📚Baby Group is a traditional lapsit during which Ms. Chris will share stories and songs with our littlest patrons and their caregiversDesigned for our friends ages 6 months and upSiblings are always welcomePlease…
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…
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
Thursday Storytime (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room
Thursday Storytime (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room
This is a mixed-age storytime in which we will do our best to share books, songs, and activities that work well for kids of different ages.Thursday Storytime! 📚This is a mixed-age storytime in which we will do our very best to share books, songs, and activities that work well for kids of different ages and…
Music & Movement
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Museum Minis
Tweens + Teens: Bird Sewing Kit! (Ages 8-13)
Tweens + Teens: Bird Sewing Kit! (Ages 8-13)
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tweens + Teens: Bird Sewing Kit!This kit is for kids ages 8-13. Orders for younger children will be cancelled.In this craft kit you will receive :One sewing kit complete with yarn, stuffing, and a safety sewing needle to make your own…
Tweens + Teens: Pom Pom Sloths! (Ages 8-13)
Tweens + Teens: Pom Pom Sloths! (Ages 8-13)
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 6 pm***Tweens + Teens: Pom Pom Sloths!This kit is for kids ages 8-13. Orders for younger children will be cancelled.In this craft kit you will receive :One kit complete with yarn, foam sloth, and stickers to make a pom pom sloth!Pickup will…
Year of the Snake Crafts! (Kids of All Ages)
Year of the Snake Crafts! (Kids of All Ages)
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 6 pm***Year of the Snake Crafts! (Kids of All Ages) 🐍Lunar New Year -- celebrated throughout Asia and by people of Asian descent all around the world! -- begins this year on January 29th. 2025 is the Year of the Snake! According…
Silly Squirrels! (Kids of All Ages)
Silly Squirrels! (Kids of All Ages)
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 6 pm***Silly Squirrels! (Kids of All Ages) 🐿️Squirrel Appreciation Day is January 21st!Appreciate these cute, furry friends with some silly squirrel crafts!In this kit, you will receive:Squirrel Appreciation foam wristband craftPaper bag squirrel craftSquirrel with a movable tail craftBuild-your-own squirrel paper craftColoring…
Winter Birds! (Kids of All Ages)
Winter Birds! (Kids of All Ages)
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 6 pm***Winter Birds! (Kids of All Ages) 🐦❄️When it snows, the winter birds come out to play!In this kit, you will receive:Handprint cardinal in a winter scene craftPaper plate cardinal craftPack of bird seeds thanks to Wild Birds UlimitedColoring pages, activity sheets,…
Black History Month Preview: Faith Ringgold Collage Art! (Kids of All Ages)
Black History Month Preview: Faith Ringgold Collage Art! (Kids of All Ages)
***Pick up at the library on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 6 pm***Faith Ringgold Collage Art! (Kids of All Ages)February is Black History Month! During February, we honor the work and contributions of African-Americans now and throughout history.Faith Ringgold was a Black artist, writer, and activist from New Jersey. She was known for…
Garden to Table – Veggie Soup
Garden to Table – Veggie Soup
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM January 23rd – Veggie Soup Join us for our first Garden to Table class of the year. We’ll be preparing a yummy veggie soup, perfect for a chilly winter day! February 20th – Potato Bread March 20th – Super Green Dip (No Class in April) May 8th…
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…
Friday Storytime with Ms. Melanie @ Rockaway Mall (Near 11th Hour Rescue)
Friday Storytime with Ms. Melanie @ Rockaway Mall (Near 11th Hour Rescue)
We will be meeting downstairs near 11th Hour Rescue for storytime fun! Kids of all ages are welcome! Register or walk-in!Storytime with Ms. Melanie at the Rockaway Mall! 📚Join Ms. Melanie for stories, songs, dancing, and a fun craft to take home!For kids of all agesWalk-ins are always welcome!If you choose to register, please do…
Music & Movement
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Spooky Fest
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…
SpookyFest
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…
TEEN NIGHT: Paint and Pizza! (Gr. 6+) @ Library After Closing
TEEN NIGHT: Paint and Pizza! (Gr. 6+) @ Library After Closing
Join us as we eat pizza, paint, and play games! Snacks and pizza will be provided. Grades 6-10 only.Paint and Pizza!This event is for our friends in grades 6-10Held in the library AFTER closing, so we have the whole building to ourselves!We will be painting wooden decorations and pre-printed canvases, eating pizza and snacks, and…
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…
Winter Howl at Wolf Conservation Center
Winter Howl at Wolf Conservation Center
Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour – dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why winter is a magical time for packs in North America. Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador wolves Nikai and Silas, and will potentially behold the WCC’s critically…
Early Morning Opening: Saluting Achievement: Awards on Intrepid
Early Morning Opening: Saluting Achievement: Awards on Intrepid
The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities (ages 3-18) and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive…
Saturday Storytime (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room
Saturday Storytime (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday StorytimeWinter Saturday Storytime in the Library Meeting RoomFor all preschool ages 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories and fun!We will do our best to share books that will work with a mixed-age young audiencePlease sign up for…
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
Outdoor Adventures January 2025 Winter Wildlife
Outdoor Adventures January 2025 Winter Wildlife
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 25th – Winter Wildlife What do animals do in the winter time? Join us for January’s Outdoor Adventures as we learn about and look for wildlife that enjoy the garden through the winter season. February 8th – Backyard Birding March 15th – Seed Starting April…
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Winter Village and Holiday Market
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Spooky Fest
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…
SpookyFest
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…
Notes in Nature: Wit and Wisdom
Notes in Nature: Wit and Wisdom
Delight in music by Mozart, Bruch, Esmail, Beethoven and Dohnanyi inside the magnificent Great Hall of the Main house at Planting Fields!