Staten Island Spring Bucket List 2024
Spring brings a little step to us New Yorkers. It is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors such as strolling on one of our majestic bridges or heading indoors and visiting one of New York’s many iconic cultural institutions. The best part is you can mix it up with some of the many free things New York has to offer in Spring!
Spend a morning at Snug Harbor and roam the outdoor gardens, including the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden (NYCSG) which is one of only two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens built in the United States.
Head to Goshen, NY, and enjoy the Spring season of Legoland New York, now a Certified Autism Center.
Spend the day enjoying exhibitions, immersive experiences, butterflies, and more at the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation new exhibition.
Check out the Cherry Blossoms in Central Park, Riverside Park, Branch Brook Park in NJ, NJ Botanical Gardens, Snug Harbor (of course), and the famous New York Botanical Garden Cherry Blossoms Tree.
Head to the Top of the Rock, where even the most seasoned New Yorker will be in awe of the views.
Go bird watching in New York- we show and share what birds you may see in this issue!
Head to Coney Island for a wild day! See live sharks at the New York Aquarium and stop to ride the Cyclone on your way home.
Tour real Naval ships and meet our country’s Armed Forces members during Fleet Week, which kicks off just before Memorial Day Weekend.
Travel to the islands! And by “islands,” we mean Roosevelt Island, Governors Island, and Little Island. Have a barbecue at Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island, visit The Yard for unique unstructured play on Governors Island, and see the flowers in bloom on Little Island.
Go shopping at Empire Outlets and grab your first ice cream cone of the season at Eggers’ Urby location.
Walk through the streets of DUMBO and discover the diverse art. From the famed DUMBO Walls to the stained glass Watertower sculpture on top of 20 Jay Street, there is something to discover at almost every turn.
Spend the day at Books of Wonder at 18 W.18th St with the most exquisite and curated children’s books
Enjoy one of the most unique carousels in New York, made of fiberglass fish illuminated with color-changing LED light fixtures. The SeaGlass carousel is at the Battery Conservancy, located at the park’s southern end.
Go wild at the Bronx Zoo when you visit with animals from around the world! Plus, take in unparalleled views of the park when you add the Nature Trek to your visit filled with wooden bridges and tunnels to cross.
Spend the day at Far Rockaway Beach and enjoy the boardwalk; bring your skater (and safety gear)- enjoy the 15,700 square feet concrete park of stairs, rails, ledges, and more.
Visit waterfalls in Central Park, there are five in total and you can find them in the Ravine, which is the stream valley section of the North Woods.
Leap on over to the Staten Island Zoo!
Gather up the kids and head to one of the many parks on Staten Island for a fun family picnic.
Head to the Liberty Science Center to see the exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails, featuring Thomas the Tank and all his friends.
Embrace the outdoors and go on a family hike. Check out upcoming hikes on Staten Island on our digital calendar at events.siparent-com.go-vip.net.
On those rainy spring days, get your game on at one of the many retro arcades in Staten Island and NJ.
Go on a Staten Island Ferry ride! Afterward, enjoy exploring Staten Island’s historic St. George neighborhood. You can see a show at the St. George Theatre or catch a Ferry Hawks game!
Visit a local lighthouse. Kids will enjoy seeing these unique and magnificent structures dotted all throughout the metro area. You can see some up close or from afar on an exciting boat ride or tour.
Grab your baskets and attend an egg hunt! Check out a roundup of our mandy egg hunts and Easter Events on Staten Island!
