The Sweet Life: Family Program (Ages 6+), $4 per person upon arrival
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West HempsteadWeek of Events
Early Bird Special at Westfair Swim Camp
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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
ASL Interpretation at Intrepid Museum Kids Week
ASL Interpretation at Intrepid Museum Kids Week
On February 16, 19 and 22, join us at the Intrepid Museum for ASL-interpreted demonstrations, workshops and performances during Kids Week!
Winter Photography Walk
Winter Photography Walk
Winter Photography WalkCapture the serenity of the Preserve in winter with photographer, Heidi Fuhrman, on a 2-mile walk in search of scenic vistas and natural subjects. Heidi will guide you to some of the best locations to shoot and will advise on framing, perspective, lighting, etc. Any camera is fine, even a cell phone; both…
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
The Sweet Life: Family Program (Ages 6+), $4 per person upon arrival
The Sweet Life: Family Program (Ages 6+), $4 per person upon arrival
Join us for a discussion on maple trees and how maple syrup is made.Join us for a discussion on maple trees and how maple syrup is made. Registrants will participate in a taste test and go on a short walk to visit our tapped trees.Family programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person…
Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice
Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice
Join a Black History Month event centered on the theme, "Peace Over Prejudice." Enjoy an afternoon of painting, history, food and community.Join Prospect Park Alliance and the 67th Precinct Clergy Council for a Black History Month event centered on the theme, "Peace Over Prejudice." Enjoy an afternoon of painting, history, food and community at Lefferts…
Backyard Bird Buffet
Backyard Bird Buffet
Backyard Bird BuffetWinter can be a tough time for birds to find food. Help them out by making a birdfeeder and learning how to safely accommodate our feathered friends in our own backyards with educator, Kim Fendrich, and Anne Swaim of the Saw Mill River Audubon Society.Discover the type of birds that would visit this…
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…
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…
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
Free Play: Tots Program (Ages 3-5), Free
Free Play: Tots Program (Ages 3-5), Free
Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom!Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom. An educator will be present, but the time and space is yours- play with our toys, put together our puzzles, or read one of our storybooks. The hour is what you make of it!Tiny…
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
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!
Crafts & Coffee: Adult Program (ages 18+), $4 per adult upon arrival
Crafts & Coffee: Adult Program (ages 18+), $4 per adult upon arrival
Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature!Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature! This month we will be creating watercolor paintings.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee may be in effect.Space is limited! Please…
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…
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Music & Movement
Museum Minis
Yoga in the Gallery
ASL Interpretation at Intrepid Museum Kids Week
ASL Interpretation at Intrepid Museum Kids Week
On February 16, 19 and 22, join us at the Intrepid Museum for ASL-interpreted demonstrations, workshops and performances during Kids Week!
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…
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.
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
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!
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
Garden to Table – Potato Bread
Garden to Table – Potato Bread
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM February 20th – Potato Bread Want to learn a super easy and fun bread recipe? Register today for February’s Garden to Table class where we will be preparing the dough for potato bread! March 20th – Super Green Dip (No Class in April) May 8th…
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…
Trees: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Trees: 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 may be in effect.Space is limited! Please arrive at least 10 minutes…
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…
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…
ASL Interpretation at Intrepid Museum Kids Week
ASL Interpretation at Intrepid Museum Kids Week
On February 16, 19 and 22, join us at the Intrepid Museum for ASL-interpreted demonstrations, workshops and performances during Kids Week!
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
Rocks & Crystals: Children (ages 6+), $4 per child upon arrival
Rocks & Crystals: Children (ages 6+), $4 per child upon arrival
What makes rocks and crystals so special?What makes rocks and crystals so special? Whether it’s volcanoes, lightning strikes, ancient fossils, or extraterrestrial visits--discover the geological processes that create these beautiful and lasting gifts from the earth.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fees may be in effect.Please meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center…
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
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Black Histories and Black Futures
Black Histories and Black Futures
Join us for a full day of celebrating community at Weeksville Heritage Center as we honor Black histories and Black futures! Take part in an enriching lineup of events—from sacred drumming and hands-on workshops to thought-provoking talks and some friendly trivia competition. Connect with local vendors, enjoy free smoothies and desserts, and engage with social justice organizations making an impact right here in Brooklyn.
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…