Thursday, July 29
Starlight Concert
Conference House Park
718- 816-2133 • siparent.com • 8-10pm
Free. Featuring - Featuring - Alive n’ Kickin
Frog Lore and Explore
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 10 - 11:30am • Ages 3 - 8
Free. Prereg. Learn about amazing
amphibians, hear fun stories & more.
Young Adults/Game On
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 3pm
Musical Rhymes & Movement Fun
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 2pm • Ages 4+
Prereg. Use our colorful scarves & shaker eggs.
Puppet Show/Little Red Riding Hood
Richmondtown Library
718-668-0413 • 2pm • Ages 4+
Presented by Puppets to Go.
Baby Story Time
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 10:30am • Ages 0 - 18 mos & their caregivers
Songs, rhymes, stories & fingerplays.
Flipping Pages
Alice Austen Museum
718-816-4506 • 3:30 - 4:30pm • Ages 4 - 7
Free. Prereg. Story-telling event. Tour/art discussion & art making activity.
Friday, July 30
Family Camping/Explorer Program
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 7pm - 7am
Get ready for a fun evening of activities.
Tents will be provided. Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow & blanket. To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on 6/7.
Friday Films
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 3pm
Saturday, July 31
Kayaking
South Beach, End of Boardwalk
Parking Lot #1
kayakstatenisland.org • 1 - 5pm
Free. Use of sit-on-top kayaks, life-jackets & paddles. Paddling tips & launch/land assistance. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
‘Til The Cows Come Home-Family BBQ
Greenbelt Recreation Ctr (Back of Bldg.)
718-667-2165 • 4 - 8pm
Prereg. Family games activities, barbeque fare, pie bake-off, square dancing, music, pony rides & more.
Early Birding /Explorer Program
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 9am
Bring binoculars.
Beautiful Bees/Explorer Program
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 2pm
Learn how they help us every day & see their homes.
Teen Invasive Plant Workshop & Removal, Part 2
Conference House Park - SI Museum
718-483-7105 • 1-4pm
Free. Gloves, bags & light refreshments provided.
Moby Dick
Ft. Wadsworth/SI OutLOUD
718-907-0709 • 6:30pm
Free. Annual celebration of Herman Melville’s haunting classic. Music by S.I. Philharmonic Orchestra. Bring a lawnchair.
Green Artists
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 11am-12pm & 1-2pm
All Ages.
Free. Using the natural world as an inspiration, children can draw, paint write & more.
Green From the Inside Out
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 11am - 2pm • All Ages.
Free. Take a green vacation at Clay Pit Ponds. Test your recycling knowledge & much more.
Earth Games
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 12 - 2pm • All Ages.
Free. Could you walk in a spider web without getting stuck? Win a recycling relay race & more.
Sunday, August 1
All Children’s Day
Carousel for All Children:
Willowbrook Park/
718-351-3450 • 2-5pm • All ages
A children’s show at 2pm; crafts, games, rides at 3pm. Rain date: August 8
Dog Days of Summer Hike
High Rock Park/Greenbelt Nature Center
718- 351-3450 • 11am • All ages
Hike with your canine companion.
Mysterious Mushrooms & Treacherous Toadstools/Explorer Program
Bloomingdale Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 2pm
Free. Learn the magic of mushrooms.
Coast Guard Appreciation Day
Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum
212-245-0072 - www.intrepidmuseum.org
The flea market is to raise money for their
production of Bye Bye Birdie.
Flea Market
St. Margaret Mary’s Community Theater
347-552-2500 • 9:30am-5:00pm •
All ages
Honor our Coast Guard & enjoy special
demonstrations.
Monday, August 2
See ongoing events
Tuesday, August 3
Nat’l 27th Annual
Night Out Against Crime
Midland Beach Turtle Circle,
Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Jefferson Ave
120th, 122nd & 123rd Precinct
718-667-2219 • 5-9pm
Free rides for kids, arts & crafts, fingerpainting, photo ID for children, music & much more.
Indigo & Her Rainbow Caravan
CityParks Kids - Willowbrook Park
cityparksfoundation.org
2:30-4:30pm • Ages 12-18
Fun in the community room.
Wednesday, August 4
Teen Cafe Remixed
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 10:30am • All ages
Sing-a-longs and sharing stories of exciting magical adventures.
Craft
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • Ages 5-11.
Prereg.
Nego Gato Afro Brazilian
Dance Ensemble
The Carousel for All Children/
Willowbrook Park • cityparksfoundation.org
10:30am • All ages
Enjoy rhythm and dance
Thursday, August 5
Starlight Concert - The Rat Pack
South Meadow Stage/Snug Harbor
718-816-2133 • 8-10pm
Flipping Pages
Alice Austen Museum
718-816-4506 • 3:30pm • Ages 4-7
Free. Prereg. A Story telling event sitting on the front lawn.
Friday, August 6
Toddler Lit 101
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 11-11:45am • Ages 1-4
Free. Prereg. Stories.
Paws & Read OutLOUD: For Kidz
Greenbelt Nature Center
718-351-3450 • 1pm • Ages 5 - 10
Free. Kids read aloud to kid-friendly, licensed therapy dogs
Adopt-A-Tree
Greenbelt Conservancy
718-351-3450 • 10 -11am
Free. Prereg. Become a member of the MillionTrees NYC Stewardship Corp.
How to foster a young tree.
Films for Children
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 3pm • Ages 4+
Saturday, August 7
Free Hip Hop Dance Workshop
Liv2Dance Studio
718-702-2861 • 10am • Teens
Open to Experienced Teen Dancers.
Space is Limited to 15 students. Must RSVP.
ZooFari: Explore Africa
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, African Printmaking, Interactive Dance, and Storytelling
Fresh Kills Tour
Fresh Kills Landfill - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 - 10am & 1pm
Free. To register visit www.nyc.gov/parks
Teen Summer Beach Clean-ups
Conference House Park/SI Museum
718-483-7105 • 10am - 1pm
Free. Gloves & light refreshments provided.
Drop-In Nature Hike
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 3pm • All ages
Free. Search for deer & other animals.
Swamp Madness
Greenbelt Nature Center
718- 351-3450 • 10am • Ages 8+ w/adult
Prereg. Explore the Buttonbush Swamp.
Isadora Duncan Dance Co. Performance
Alice Austen Museum
718-816-4506 • 6:30pm • All ages
A program of dances centered around themes of nature.
Beginning Birders
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 8-9:30am • Ages 8-Adult
Free. Prereg. Learn the basics of binoculars, field guides & Clay’s birds.
Victorian Scrapbooking
Fort Wadsworth/GNRA
718-354-4500 • 1 - 3pm
Free. Prereg. History of scrapbooking.
Bring your own pictures.
Sunday, August 8
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Mt. Loretto Unique Area
646-831-2529 • 1-3pm • All ages
Join Smokey Bear in celebrating his 66th Birthday & the environment.
Kayaking
South Beach, End of B’walk,
Parking Lot #1
kayakstatenisland.org • 12-4pm
Free. Use of sit-on-top kayaks, life-jackets
& paddles. Paddling tips & launch/land
assistance. Children <18 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Community Day
Historic Richmond Town
718-351-1611 • 11am - 5pm
Free. See demos of open hearth
cooking, blacksmithing & spinning.
South Shore Walking Tour
Tottenville Historical Society • 2-4pm
Informative walking tour. RSVP to gsculick@statenislandarts.org
Battery Weed Open House
Fort Wadsworth/GNRA
718-354-4500 • 9am - 12pm
Free. Explore the parade ground.
Weekend
Ecology Walk
Page Avenue Beach/SI Museum
718-483-7105 • 8-10am • All ages
Prereg.
ZooFari: Explore Africa
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, African Printmaking, Interactive Dance, and Storytelling
Humming in the Summer:
Cicadas & Crickets
Greenbelt Nature Center
718- 351-3450 • 2pm • Ages 7+ w/adult
Prereg. How to look & listen for fascinating insects & how to take part in the 2nd annual NYC Cricket Crawl.
Coastal Summer Walk
Great Kills Park/Protectors
718-967-1037 - 10am
Free. Prereg. An exploration of life in the
challenging beach dune habitat.
Archery Basics
Willowbrook Park Archery -
Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 - 11am
Free. Take aim and try for a bull’s eye
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Monday, August 9
Video Gaming
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • Ages 5 - 11. Prereg
Tuesday, August 10
Birds of Prey -
New Canaan Nature Center
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 3pm • All ages. Prereg.
Teens: Manga Drawing Workshop
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 4-5pm • Ages 12-18
Show off your manga ideas.
Wednesday, August 11
Teens: Anime/Manga Discussion Group
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 2:30-3:30pm
Ages 12-18
Create your own art.
Indigo & Her Rainbow Caravan
CityParks Kids - Willowbrook Park
cityparksfoundation.org • 10:30am
Ages 12-18
Free. Fun in the community room.
Films for Children: Pinocchio
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 3pm • Ages 4+
Flip Flop Fabulous
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 2pm • Ages 12-18. Prereg
Crochet Club
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • Ages 8 - 11. Prereg
Thursday, August 12
Bedtime Stories
Huguenot Library
718-984-4636 • 7pm • Ages 3+
Children wear their PJ’s & bring favorite stuffed animal.
Lantern Tour
Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center/GNRA
718-354-4500 • 8 - 9:30pm
Free. Prereg. Historic sites of the fort by night.
Poetry in the Park:
“Gold is Where Your Find It”
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 2-3pm Ages 12 - Adult
Free. Prereg. Listen to musings of local poet & nature lover who gathered over a decade of days afield in parks throughout the island & the city.
Little Red Riding Hood
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 2pm • All ages
Summer Craft
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 3pm • Ages 5+. Prereg.
Adults: Computer Training for Seniors
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 10:30am
Prereg. Basic training.
Open House
Children at Play
718 370-7529 • 4:30-6:30pm • 3 & 4 yrs www.childrenatplayeic.org
September openings
Friday, August 13
Toddler Lit 101
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 11-11:45am • Ages 1-4
Free. Prereg. Stories.
Paws & Read OutLOUD: For Kidz
Greenbelt Nature Center
718-351-3450 • 1pm • Ages 5 - 10
Free. Kids read aloud to kid-friendly, licensed therapy dogs
Films for Children
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 3pm • Ages 4+
Adult Bingo
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 10:30 - 11:30am
Toddler Rhyme Time
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 10:30am •
Ages 13 - 24 mos w/caregiver
Prereg. Simple books, rhymes, movement & songs
Saturday, August 14
Kayaking
South Beach, End of B’walk, Lot #1
kayakstatenisland.org • 1-5pm
Free. Use of sit-on-top kayaks,
life-jackets & paddles. Paddling tips & launch/land assistance. Children
<18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Weekend Warriors
Greenbelt Nature Center
718-351-3450 • 10am • All ages
Prereg. Help beautify the grounds of the Greenbelt. Gloves & tools provided.
Origami Workshop
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2-3:30pm • All ages
Free. Prereg. Basic origami techniques & fun projects. Materials provided. Greenbelt.
ZooFari: Journey to South America
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, Brazilian folk stories, Afro-Brazilian dance and martial arts. Also, create a traditional Central American worry doll.
Parent and Child Nature Safari
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 10-11am • Ages 2+
Free. Prereg. Younger children discover their senses in this indoor & outdoor adventure.
Wildlife Film Series
Staten Island Zoo
718-442-3101 • 11am- 3pm • All ages
A short film or two geared for families.
Salt Water Fishing
Lemon Creek Park -
Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 - 10am - 12pm • Ages 8+
Free. Instructions, poles and bait provided. First come, first served.
Back to the Beach Celebrations
Midland Beach. Sea Turtle Circle.
718-816-2133
Noon-9pm • All ages
Police Appreciation Weekend
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
212-245-0072 - intrepidmuseum.org
Celebrate our finest with special events.
Safari Adventure
The New Jersey Children’s Museum
201-262-5151
Explore the world of animal senses & learn how animals see, hear, and hunt for prey.Back to the Beach Celebrations
Midland Beach. Sea Turtle Circle.
718-816-2133
Noon-9pm • All ages
Sunday, August 15
Back to the Beach Celebrations
Midland Beach. Sea Turtle Circle.
718-816-2133
Noon-9pm • All ages
Enrichment Workshop “Ocelot”
Staten Island Zoo
718-442-3101 • 1:30-3:30pm
Learn to make Tibetan Dumplings
Jacques Marchais Mus of Tibetan Art
718-987-3500 - 2:30 - 3:30pm
All ages
Learn to make momos. Sampling and hands-on workshop.
Canoeing Basics
Wolfe’s Pond Park -
Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 11am - 2pm • Ages 8+
Free. Equipment provided. First come, first served.
Teen Summer Beach Clean-ups
Great Kills Park/SI Museum
718-483-7105 • 10am - 1pm
Free. Gloves & light refreshments provided.
ZooFari: Journey to South America
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, Brazilian folk stories, Afro-Brazilian dance and martial arts. Also, create a traditional Central American worry doll.
Monday, August 16
See ongoing events
Tuesday, August 17
Teens: Manga Drawing Workshop
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 4-5pm • Ages 12-18
Show off your manga ideas.
Preschool Story and Craft
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 11am • Ages 3-5. Prereg.
Book Swap
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 11:30am-12:30pm
Free. Discuss books you have recently read; swap a book from your personal library
Open House
Children at Play
718 370-7529 • 4:30-6:30pm • 3 & 4 yrs www.childrenatplayeic.org
September openings
Wednesday, August 18
Teen-Art
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 2:30-3:30pm
Ages 12-18
Be creative at the library. Materials provided.
Evening Wildlife Walk
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 7-8:30pm • Ages 8 - Adult
Free. Prereg. Observe animals & sounds that appear at dusk.
Baby Time
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 10:30am • Ages 0 - 2
Adult Book Discussion
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 11am. Prereg.
Crochet Club
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • Ages 8 - 11. Prereg
Thursday, august 19
Family Film: A Little Princess
Huguenot Library
718-984-4636 • 5pm • All ages
Cats and Dogs: Facts & Fun
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 2pm • Ages 5 - 12
Prereg. Facts about dogs and cats.
Teen Tech Time
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 4pm • Ages 12+
Toddler Time
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 10:30am • Ages 18-38 mos. 2/caregiver. Prereg
Thursday, August 19
Family Film: A Little Princess
Huguenot Library
718-984-4636 • 5pm • All ages
Cats and Dogs: Facts & Fun
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 2pm • Ages 5 - 12
Prereg. Facts about dogs and cats.
Teen Tech Time
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 4pm • Ages 12+
Toddler Time
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 10:30am • Ages 18-38 mos. 2/caregiver. Prereg
Friday, August 20
Family Camping
Wolfe’s Pond Park- Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 7pm
Free. A fun evening of activities. Tents provided. Register on 8/11 at http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register
Preschool StoryTime
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 10:30am • Ages 3-5
Kids’ Wii Time
West New Brighton Library
718-442-1416 • 3pm • School age |
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Saturday, August 21
ZooFari: Celebrating Asia
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, Tradional Dance from India and China; Hao Bang Ya, Tigers: Puppet Show; Storytelling and Origami.
Junior Science Club:
Science of Good Taste
Staten Island Museum
718-483-7105 • 10am - 12pm • Ages 8-13
How chemicals & physical changes make food taste different.
Fresh Kills Tour
Fresh Kills Landfill - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 - 10am & 1pm
Free. To register visit www.nyc.gov/parks
Nature Photography 101
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 10am-12pm • Ages 12-Adult
Free. Prereg. This session covers everything from the technical aspects of your camera to approaching a scene to photograph & more.
Earthly Games
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 12-2pm • Ages 4+
Join Mother Nature as she tests lady luck.
Forest Restoration
Egbertville Ravine/Protectors
718-768-9036 - 10am - 2pm. Free.
Story Time on the Terrace
Greenbelt Nature Center
718-351-3450 • 11:30am • Ages 3+w/adult
Prereg. Free. Story time under the trees.
The Winne Family
Fort Wadsworth/GNRA
718-354-4500 • 1 - 3pm
Free. Tour & learn about the Winne Family.
A Peek at a Tide Pool
Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center/GNRA
718-354-4500 • 12-1:30pm
Free. Explore the little known tide pool.
Sunday, August 22
Maps and More
Willowbrook Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 - 11am
Free. Learn the basics of maps & compasses
Adopt-A-Tree
Greenbelt Conservancy
718-351-3450 • 2pm
Free. Prereg. Become a member of the MillionTrees NYC Stewardship Corp.
How to foster a young tree.
Summer Night Hike
High Rock Park
718-351-3450 • 7pm • Ages 6/w adult
Free. Experience the sights, sounds & scents of the forest in the summer’s final weeks.
Damsels & Dragons
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 - 2pm
Free. Identify each species.
Kayaking
South Beach, End of B’walk, Lot #1
kayakstatenisland.org • 12-4pm
Free. Use of sit-on-top kayaks, life-jackets & paddles. Paddling tips & launch/land
assistance. Children <18 must be
accompanied by an adult.
ZooFari: Celebrating Asia
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, Tradional Dance from India and China; Hao Bang Ya, Tigers: Puppet Show; Storytelling and Origami.
Battery Weed Open House
Fort Wadsworth/GNRA
718-354-4500 • 9am - 12pm
Free. Explore the parade ground.
Monday, August 23
New York City Craft
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 2pm • Ages 6-12. Prereg
Video Gaming
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • Ages 5 - 11. Prereg
Pajama Story Time
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 7pm • Ages 3+
Wear your PJ’s, bring your teddy bear.
Tuesday, August 24
Teens: Manga Drawing Workshop
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 4-5pm • Ages 12-18
Show off your manga ideas.
Costume Night: Stories & Rhymes
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 6pm • Ages 3+
Dress up in a costume (or pj’s) & enjoy stories & rhymes.
Wednesday, August 25
Founders Day Campfire
Great Kills Park Beach Center/GNRA
718-987-6790 • 7pm-9:30pm
Free. Music & roasted marshmallows.
6th Annual Huck Finn II
Fishing Tournament
Zimmer Club Youth Program
Wolfe’s Pond Park
718-948-9599 • 8:30-11am • Ages 5-14
Fishing poles & bait;
trophies for boys & girls
Summer Reading Celebration
Huguenot Library
718-984-4636
2-4pm • All ages
Films for Children: Treasure Island
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 3pm • Ages 5+
Summer Reading Celebration
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • All ages
Puppet show, snacks, raffles & prizes
Summer Reading Finale
Richmondtown Library
718 668-0413 • Ages 12-18
Time to celebrate. Stop by or last days of summer fun.
Thursday, August 26
Adults: Coffee Time
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 10:30am
Flipping Pages
Alice Austen Museum
718-816-4506 • 3:30pm • Ages 4-7
Free. Prereg. A story telling event
sitting on the front lawn.
Summer Reading Party
South Beach Library
718-816-5834 • 2pm • All ages
All summer reading participants welcome.
Baby Story Time
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 10:30am • Ages 0-18 months & caregivers.
Songs, rhymes, stories & more.
Adults: Coffee Time
Dongan Hills Library
718-351-1444 • 10:30am
Book discussion
Adults: Computer Training for Seniors
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 10:30am
Prereg. Basic training.
friday, August 27
End of Summer
Doo-Wop Concert & Fireworks
Ocean Breeze Pier • 718-816-2133
7-8pm • 8:30pm Fireworks (raindate 8/28)
Featuring: Expressions & Chime Time.
World Beat and Percussion
Huguenot Library
718-984-4636 • 2:30pm • All ages
Create music while you dance, rap & more.
Summer Reading Program
Open House
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977 • 2-3:30pm • All ages
For registered children. Stories, reading
certificate & more.
Summer Reading Celebration
Tottenville Library
718-984-0945 • 2-4pm • Ages 3+
Pick up reading certificate & a special prize
End of Summer Craft Fun
West New Brighton Library
718-442-1416 • 3:30pm • School age
Prereg
Saturday, August 28
Bikers for Babies & Classic Car Show
Staten Island Mall
917-803-7868• 9am • All ages
Bike event, Classic Car Show, food, vendors, kiddie section, concert
Early Birding
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 9am • All ages
Insect Insanity
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 11am • Free
Kayaking
South Beach, End of B’walk, Lot #1
kayakstatenisland.org • 1 - 5pm
Free. Use of sit-on-top kayaks, life-jackets & paddles. Paddling tips & launch/land
assistance. Children <18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bead It! - Craft Workshop
Greenbelt Nature Center
718-351-3450 • 1pm • All ages
Free. Make a summer forest animal using beads & string.
Serpent Day
Staten Island Zoo
718-442-3101 • 1:30 - 5pm
Become aware of one
of the most misunderstood animals.
Fall Migration/Walk
High Rock Park - Protectors
718-981-4002 - 8 - 10am
Teen Art - Art Gallery
New Dorp Library
718-351-2977• 10am - 4pm
View artwork that has been created by teens over the last several months.
Green Artists
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 2-4pm • Ages 8 - Adult
Free. Draw, paint, write & create earth-friendly art.
Life in a Log
Clay Pit Ponds
718-605-3970 • 1-2pm • Ages 4+
Free. Prereg. See why the rotting log is a decomposing delight for all forest residents.
ZooFari: Celebrating North America
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, Dance, Storytelling and Crafts presented by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers.
Sat - Tues, Aug 28 - 31
Summer Reading Open House
St. George Library
718-442-8560 • 2pm • All ages
Pick up certificate of participation & free book.
Sunday, August 29
ZooFari: Celebrating North America
Bronx Zoo
(718) 220-5100 • www.bronxzoo.com
See the world this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Get a ZooFari passport; then collect stamps as you journey along a wildlife safari with different focus each week. This week, Dance, Storytelling and Crafts presented by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers.
Beautiful Bees
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 11am
Free. How bees help us every day.
Knot for Nothing
Blue Heron Park - Urban Park Rangers
718-967-3542 • 11am
Free. Learn & practice some of the most basic & practical knots.
Monday, August 30
See ongoing events
Tuesday, August 31
Button Making and Workshop
Huguenot Library
718-984-4636 • 2:30pm • All ages
Color designs to be made into buttons.
End of Summer Reading Celebration
West New Brighton Library
718-442-1416 • 3:30pm |
