wkndWed Oct 14 2026, 11:30am to 12:30pmDongan Hills LibraryToddlers mark 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with a bear themed story, then paint a planter to look like a classic hunny pot. Bring a favorite stuffed animal.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 3:30 to 4:30pmRichmondtown LibraryKids paint a spooky Halloween scene to take home, with all art materials provided by the library. First come, first served, and caregivers join in.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 1 to 4pmStaten Island Children's MuseumOctober's color-themed art workshop: purple papers, paints, and markers for layering, cutting, and collage. Drop in and create with museum admission.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 12 to 4:15pmStaten IslandWalk through 300 years of Staten Island history with expert interpreters: historic houses, trade shops, and the 1820s kitchen, plus the Historical Museum on the same ticket.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 12 to 4pmStaten IslandCaregiver-and-me cooking class: kids chop veggies, mix beans and corn, and build their own Cowboy Caviar with tortilla chips. Included with museum admission.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 1 to 2pmStaten IslandBehind-the-scenes tour of the sustainable urban farm feeding Staten Island neighbors: seeding, crop plans, and how food waste becomes fertilizer.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 10am to 12:15pmStaten IslandOutdoor movement-theater performance in the Glade of Shade: families with toddlers experience the cycle of life through the five senses. Two showtimes.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 1 to 2:30pmStaten IslandWalking tour of the campus's most remarkable trees with the Director of Horticulture: 30 years of stories, ecology, and fall foliage spotting. Great for young nature lovers.
Wed Sep 30 2026, 1 to 4pmStaten IslandOpen-ended art studio for young artists: a colorful spread of materials with no instructions and no wrong way to make art. Drop in with museum admission.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 12:30 to 3pmStaten IslandTurn compost and learn the process: how greens and browns become garden gold, and how cutting food waste helps the city. Family volunteer morning.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10 to 11amStaten IslandBuild and care for a worm bin: which organic materials work, how to keep the bin healthy, and why worms make great composters. Kid-friendly science workshop.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 12 to 7pmStaten IslandArt exhibition on the Snug Harbor campus. Pair it with the gardens, the Chinese Scholar's Garden, and the Children's Museum next door for a full family day.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 4pmStaten IslandHands-on food-preservation workshop at the Heritage Farm: dry peppers, reduce food waste, and store the harvest like a farmer. Family-friendly cooking program.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 2 to 3pmFreeStaten IslandCurator-led conversation about the Founding Principles exhibition: local political history, objects from the collection, and what civic participation means today. Free program.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 2:30pm$10Staten IslandGuided walk through the 19th-century sailors' retirement campus: six of NYC's first 40 landmarks, Greek Revival architecture, and 190 years of seafaring history.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 12 to 2pmStaten IslandFamily volunteer morning protecting Snug Harbor's freshwater wetlands: clear trails, pull invasive plants, and learn about waterfront ecology. All ages welcome.
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