Week of Events
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…
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!
Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
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.
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…
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…
Team RIVER Volunteers
Team RIVER Volunteers
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…
Vacation Drop Off Camp at Unlimited Sports Action in Port Washington, NY
Vacation Drop Off Camp at Unlimited Sports Action in Port Washington, NY
Turf time is offered when school is not in session. During any national holidays (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, etc), vacations, or parent/teacher conferences, we offer our half, extended half, and full day drop-off program. The turf-time is a multi-sport day camp where we break the field down into sections and group children by age.…
Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
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!
Museum Minis
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.
Tales on the Trails – Celebrate the Earth
Tales on the Trails – Celebrate the Earth
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! Please contact [email protected] if you wish to be added to the waitlist. Tales on the Trails – Celebrate the Earth Wednesdays, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a…
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…
Prospect Park Stroller Walk
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…
Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
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!
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
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…
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
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…
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
Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
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.
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…
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!
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…
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…
Yoga at NMOA
Yoga at NMOA
A yoga experience unlike any other.Find calm while surrounded by inspiring artwork in one of our gallery spaces before the museum opens to the public. Tickets are limited. This event will take place while the Museum is closed to the public, please access the Museum through the South Wing entrance. Maximum capacity is 12 people, including…
National Volunteer Month with Brooklyn Org! (Multiple locations!)
National Volunteer Month with Brooklyn Org! (Multiple locations!)
Celebrate National Volunteer Month with Brooklyn Org! On April 13th, Brooklyn Org will partner six outstanding Brooklyn-based nonprofits - United Chinatown Association of Brooklyn, CHiPS Soup Kitceh, Sure We Can, Wyckoff House Museum, Kings Against Violence Initiative and Mixteca - to offer a slate of volunteer opportunities. For more information and to register, visit brooklyn.org/volunteer.…
National Volunteer Month with Brooklyn Org! (Multiple locations!)
National Volunteer Month with Brooklyn Org! (Multiple locations!)
Celebrate National Volunteer Month with Brooklyn Org! On April 13th, Brooklyn Org will partner six outstanding Brooklyn-based nonprofits - United Chinatown Association of Brooklyn, CHiPS Soup Kitceh, Sure We Can, Wyckoff House Museum, Kings Against Violence Initiative and Mixteca - to offer a slate of volunteer opportunities. For more information and to register, visit brooklyn.org/volunteer.…
Yoga at NMOA
Yoga at NMOA
A yoga experience unlike any other.A yoga experience unlike any other!Taking place in the Museum’s Sketch Aquarium Immersive Experience, find calm while surrounded by tranquil sounds of nature and digital sea creatures.Tickets are limited. This event will take place while the Museum is closed to the public, please access the Museum through the South Wing…
4-H Young Gardeners Club
4-H Young Gardeners Club
For children in grades K to 12. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? From where spaghetti sauce comes? How to find a rainbow in a garden? The 4-H Young Gardener's Club can provide find the answers to these questions and more. Learning and fun happen all the time here. Meet in Garibaldi…
Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
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…
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
Kids Country Day Camp Open House
Kids Country Day Camp Open House
Welcome future campers! Come see and learn all about what we have planned for Summer 2024! Meet our staff, take a tour, ask questions and more. This summer we have over 50 fun and exciting activities and special events. Summer registration is limited and tends to fill up quickly. Please call with any questions. 631-331-5351.
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!
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum
Camp W’s Open House
Camp W’s Open House
Learn about our camp program • Speak to directors • Refreshments and prizes • Register on the spot
Community Day: Game On
Community Day: Game On
Let the games begin!Gear up for a day filled with fun and games at our next Community Day, dedicated to sports enthusiasts and gamers alike! Whether you’re a fan of traditional sports or the digital world of video games, we’ve got an exciting lineup that promises entertainment for all ages. Join us for interactive games…
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…
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…
Landscape Architecture Merit Badge
Landscape Architecture Merit Badge
Earn the Scouts BSA Landscape Architecture Merit Badge!Pre-requisites: #1 and #5. These should be completed prior to the in-person class, and we will review and discuss during class.Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts should bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster and with all requirements listedScouts…
ConEd Family Days
ConEd Family Days
Join us at the Mansion for our family programming! Each second Saturday of the month from 1-3 PM, families and visitors of all ages can participate in a fun hands-on activity during our ConEdison Family Day. Information for All Family Day Programs These workshops will be held outside of Morris-Jumel Mansion on the bluestone patio,…
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].
Rest and Restore Yoga
Rest and Restore Yoga
@ Join us four our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness. We invite you to join us in this movement practice, and revitalize yourself in the beautiful communal restorative energy of the class. Rest and Restore Yoga is for everyone of all ages, bodies & skill level. All classes are…
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…