Staten Island Events :

Saturday, December 1
Kids and Critters. Meet & learn about animals & their way of life. Pre-K and K. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Tree Trimming Day. Make a tree decoration at home using natural materials & add it to the tree. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Children for Children Workshop: Designed by Kids for Kids. Help assemble gifts to help others & donate them to local charities. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

St. Nick’s Holiday Fair. Vendors, raffles, photos w/St. Nick. Storyteller, game arcade, hot lunch & afternoon tea. 10am-6pm. Christ Church, 76 Franklin Ave, 10301, 718 727-6100

Holiday Fair. Theme baskets, vendors, raffles, and more. 1-7pm. St. Christopher, 15 Lisbon Pl, 10306, 718 351-0902

Benefit Concert. Noted S.I. soprano, Ruth Croson will be featured. The Church of the Ascension, 718 448-9508

Kids & Kritters: Winter for the Animals. How animals survive the winter. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Decorating for the Holidays with Greenery. Festival decorations from swags & roping to mantle decorations. Free. Prereg. SI Botanical Garden, 718 273-8200

Winter Hibernation. How animals stay warm & survive in the winter. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Jr. Audubon/Nature Club. Looking for woodland & fresh water & marine birds at Wolfe’s Pond Park. All ages. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Park to Park. High Rock to Bloodroot Valley. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Natural History Walk. A brisk trail hike. All ages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Memory Tray. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. info at www.siparent.com Kids Activities

~ ~ Every Saturday ~ ~

• Saturday’s Tots. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
  

December 1 & 2
Gateway Cathedral’s Christmas Show. A 20-year tradition of joy & love, singing, dancing & drama in a Broadway-style show. Gateway Cathedral, 718 966-4500

Make and Take Weekend: Dreidels. Learn the history behind this children’s top & make your own. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

~ ~ Every Saturday & Sunday~ ~

• A Tune or a Tango. Alternating weekends kids can sing & dance with karaoke kids. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8753

Sunday, December 2
Christmas in Richmondtown. Caroling, ornament making & the village bustling with holiday cheer. Historic Richmondtown, 718 351-1611

Winter Wonderland Celebration. At Snug Harbor, Bldg G. Songs, crafts, refreshments and fun! Learn how others celebrate the holidays. Also, a visit from Santa. Kiddabra, 866 KIDS.044

Tree Lighting. Annual ceremony in front of Carl Grillo Glass House. SI Botanical Garden, 718 273-8200

Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart, 1520 Forest Ave., from 11am - 4pm. Support the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare. Call Council President 122 Pct. 718 701-1953 or www.petsmart.com

Holiday Fair. 9am - 4pm. Lunch from 12:30-2pm. Blessed Sacrament School, 830 Delafield Ave, 10310 718 442-3090

Careers with Animals Workshop-Paleontologist. Grades 6-9. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Nature on Stage. Performance about nature & animal myths. All ages. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Moravian Cemetery Walk. Discover nature & over 200 years of history. Protectors, 917 753-7155

Winter Survival. How to enjoy the outdoors. Survival techniques. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Beginning Birding. Outdoor program. Blue Heron Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Seashore Safari. The Conference House Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Stroll and Roll. Observe the passing of autumn. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Hike to Moses Mountain. A fall hike in the Greenbelt. Greenbelt Nat. Ctr., 718 351-3450

Yoga. Mind-body yoga for health & stress reduction. Blue Heron Park, 718 356-0106

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Monday, December 3
Babes in Toyland. At CSI, Center for the Arts. Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

~ ~ Every Monday ~ ~

• Picture Book Time. Up to age 7. St. George Library, 718 442-8560

December 3 - 14
Holiday Community Concert Series. A festive musical performance by one of S.I.’s local schools (weekdays only). SI Mall, 718 761-6800

Tuesday, December 4
Chess Program. Ages 7+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444

Teen Cafe. Drop in, play games, browse the internet & bring your own snacks. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

~ ~ Every Tuesday ~ ~

• Tots Time Plus. Artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Picture Book Time. All ages. (except 12/25). South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Picture Book Time. All ages. (except 12/25). Stapleton Library, 718 816-5834

Wednesday, December 5
The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t. At CSI, Center for the Arts, Enrichment Thru the Arts,
718 982-5678

Pre-School Program. Books,finger rhymes & crafts. Ages 2 1/2-5. Prereg. New Dorp Library,
718 351-2977

~ ~ Every Wednesday ~ ~

• Clay Day. Sculpt with air-dry clay. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Poco a Poco. Spanish program ages 2-4 yrs old. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Tots ‘n Blocks. Fun & learning. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. Tottenville Lib., 718 984-0945
• Picture Book Time. All ages. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Thursday, December 6
Holiday Fair. 6 - 9pm. Vendors, "Make Your Own Gingerbread House" table, gifts, café stand, raffles  PS 58, 77 Marsh Ave, 10314 718 761-2155

Fall Dance Recital. At CSI, Williamson Theatre,718 982-ARTS

Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. South Beach Library,718 816-5834

Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

~ ~ Every Thursday ~ ~

• Tots Time Plus. Artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• From Trash to Treasure. Ideas for recycling items create great craft projects, games & more. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• After-School Book Club. Students in grades 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Friday, December 7
Grand Illumination. The Conference House comes to life. Caroling & snacks. 718 984-6046

Doodlebug FunTime-Series I. Storytelling, music & crafts. Ages 18 mos-4 yrs w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 227-8839

Holiday Fair. 6 - 9pm. Crafts, vendors, cake sale & more. P.S. 6 Holiday Fair 555 Page Ave, 10307, 718 605-2562

Toddler Time. Play, rhymes, stories. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Holiday Fair. 6 - 9pm. Vendors, raffles, cafe, gifts, makeup, pocketbooks, jewelry, spa items & more. P.S. 11 50 Jefferson St, 10304, 718 979-1030

Family Camping. Enjoy a campfire. Tents provided. Prereg. 12/1. High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Teen Craft. Make your own Kwanzaa ornament. Ages 12-18. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

~ ~ Every Friday~ ~

• KIDZ COOK: Different recipe each week. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
  
• Music, Movement & Make Believe. Kids move their wee bodies, vast imaginations. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Read Aloud. Ages 2+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
• Picture Book Time. Ages 5+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413

Saturday, December 8
Candlelight Tour. 300 years of holiday traditions come alive. Prereg. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Christmas Ornaments for Kids. Kids make their own Christmas decorations. Ages 7-12. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

Holiday Fair. Craft fair with flea market and breakfast with Santa. 9am-4pm. Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas, 1641 Richmond Ave, 10314, 718 494-3394

Sand Castles. Try your hand at creating one of a kind sand sculpture. SI Child’s Museum., 718 273-2060

Holiday Fair. Holiday festival and breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Santa. Prereg. 10am-noon. Sea View Hospital/Rehab, 460 Brielle Ave, 10314 718 317-3349

Fleamarket. Shop for last minute holiday gifts. 9am-2pm. PS 32, 32 Elverton Ave, 10312,
718 984-1688

Krafty Kids. Wiggle, Hop or fly to the Nature Ctr for crafty fun. Ages 4-10 w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 227-8839

4th Annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Craft Workshop. Ages 8+. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Breakfast with the Beasts.Prepare food for some critters & watch them eat & a visit from Santa. Ages 5+ w/adult. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Animal Autographs. Identify who’s who in the animal kingdom. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Forest Restoration Workshop. Gloves, plants, tools & refreshments provided. Protectors,
718 761-7496

Venom. The opening of the new reptile wing. Ages 7+. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

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December 8 & 9
Song and Dance. Song and dance from a famous broadway musical. Join in. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Breakfast with Santa. Prereg. S.I. Mall, 718 761-6800

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Sunday, December 9
Concert: A Winter’s Garland. Opus 69 and A Christmas Garland will be performed.
Richmond Choral Society at St. Peter’s Church, 718 448-3656

Colonial Christmas. Annual celebration in traditional 18th century style. Father Christmas arrives at 10am. Raffles, `handmade items for sale. The Conference House, 718 984-6046

Holiday Fair. 6 - 9pm. Vendors, raffles, cafe, gifts, makeup, pocketbooks, jewelry, spa items & more. P.S. 11 50 Jefferson St, 10304, 718 979-1030

Art Lab @ The Museum. Create art using mixed media. SI Child’s Museum,718 273-2060

Natural Science Club. The Adaptations of Birds. Identify features of birds. Ages 8-12. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Winter Birding Hike. Who lives at the Greenbelt all year round? Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Mighty String Demons Concert. Seasonal classics & traditional holiday music. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Weekend Ecology Walk. At South Beach. Meet by the Dolphin fountain. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Owl Prowl. Howl & whistle to entice the owls. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

History Club: S.I. Ferry.A trip to Manhattan & back while discussing the history of the S.I. Ferry. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

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Monday, December 10
Santa Pet Photo Night. Bring your cat or dog to visit Santa. SI Mall, 718 761-6800

Winter Craft. Ages 6-12. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Holiday Stories & Crafts. Ages 5+. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

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December 10 and 11
Hans Brinker & the Silver Skates. At CSI, Center for the Arts, Enrichment Thru the Arts,
718 982-5678

Tuesday, December 11
Chess Tournament. Ages 7+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444

Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Holiday Story and Craft. Ages 5+. Richmondtown Library,718 668-0413

Young Artists Fall Recital. Young artists of the CSI music program. Recital Hall, 718 982-2000

Baby Time. Birth-23 months. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

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Wednesday, December 12
Pre-School Stories. Ages 3-5. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

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December 12 & 13
Shoemaker & the Elves. At CSI, Center for the Arts, Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

Thursday, December 13
Park Ranger Program. Ages 7-11. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

After-School Program. Explore National Park Service portable discovery station. Ages 8-11. Huguenot Library, 718 984-4636

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Friday, December 14
The Nutcracker. Performed by the S.I. Ballet at CSI, Center for the Arts, 718 982-ARTS

Doodlebug FunTime-Series II. Storytelling, music & crafts. Ages 18 mos-4 yrs w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 227-8839

All About Bees. A chat with Chet, the beekeeper. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Kidz Club with Crayonblu. Arts & crafts. SI Mall, 718 761-6800, Crayonblu, 718 980-1341

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December 14 - 16
Santa Claus is Missing. Christmas musical where children in the audience help rescue Santa. Cromwell Recreation Center, 718 816-6172

The Nutcracker. Performed by the S.I. Ballet at CSI, Center for the Arts, 718 982-ARTS

Saturday, December 15
Dickens of a Christmas. Meet Santa, sing along with a chorus, light Christmas tree & more. (Storm date 12/16) SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Holiday Cartoon Marathon. Family favorites: Rudolph, Frosty & Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Candlelight Tour. 300 years of holiday traditions come alive. Prereg. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Junior Science Club: Six Simple Machines. Ages 8-13. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

The Indellibles’ Rocking Christmas. The rockingest, bluesiest Christmas show ever. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 718 442-8256

Christmas Bird Count. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Holiday Performance. Santa Claus is Missing. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Walk to Kettle Ponds. Their significant role in the ecosystem. Long Pond Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Kids and Critters. Pre-K and Kindergarten adventure seekers. Prereg. SI Zoo,718 442-3101

Fall Hike. Explore Moses’ Mountain. Ages 8+ w/adult. Greenbelt Nature Center,
718 351-3450

Junior Science Club. Rodents: Friends & Foe. Ages 8-13. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Adult Program-Wreath Making. Make a hand-made wreath for your door. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

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December 15 & 16
Graham Cracker Holiday Houses. Make your very own holiday house. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Sunday, December 16
Bird Count. Help the Rangers identify many species. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Science Project Possibilities. Investigate project opportunities at Blue Heron Park for
students, 718 967-3542

Art Lab at the Museum. Create a piece of art using mixed media. SI Child’s Museum,
718 273-2060

Explorers of the Wild- Winter Survival. How local wildlife
survive. Ages 6-12. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Hike to Richmondtown. Ages 8+ w/adult. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Sun Celebration. Winter solstice. Make a sundial & other crafts. Greenbelt Nat. Ctr.,
718 351-3450

Yoga. Mind-body yoga for health & stress reduction. Blue Heron Park, 718 356-0106

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Monday, December 17
Toddler Time. Play, rhymes, stories. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

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December 17 & 18
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. At CSI, Center for the Arts, Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

Tuesday, December 18
Preschool Story & Craft. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Tottenville Lib., 718 984-0945

Discover the World of Nature. Caring for the wild. Ages 5+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413

Teen Cafe. Drop in, play games, browse the internet & bring your own snacks. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

Baby Time. For birth to 23 months. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

After-School Program. Explore the National Park Service portable discovery station.
Ages 8-11. Huguenot Library, 718 984-4636

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Wednesday, December 19
Stump the Science Curator. Collect a natural object in your S.I. backyard, park or beach & try to stump the curator. SI Museum., 718 727-1135

Craft Program. Ages 5-12. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427

Holiday Craft. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560

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December 19 & 20
Christmas Carol. At CSI, Center for the Arts, Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

December 19 - 23
The Christmas Show. A family tradition. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

Thursday, December 20
Target Third Thursday. Free admission. SI Child’s Museum., 718 273-2060

Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Toddler Time. Ages 2&3. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

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Friday, December 21
Totem Animals. Why each animal has its own strength. Supplies provided. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers,718 967-3542

Teen Cafe. Drop in, play games, browse the internet & bring your own snacks. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

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Saturday, December 22
Winter Survival. How to dress in the wilderness. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Careers with Animals Workshop Series. Marine Biologist. Grades 6-9. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Native Americans. Hunt for arrowheads. The Conference House Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Kids & Kritters: Native American Animals. Animals important to Native Americans. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 751-0071

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December 22 & 23
Make and Take Weekend: Winter Castles. Create a winter castle out of recycled materials. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Sunday, December 23
A Musical Performance. Winter Solstice Celebration with Emily Ellison. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Creating with Nature. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

History Club: Aliens Among Us. Explore the history of the U.F.O. that landed in Blue Heron Park in the 1960’s. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

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Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve

Snowflake Making Workshop. Create your own snowflake for the SICM. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Tuesday, December 25
Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 26
First Day of Kwanzaa

Family Performance - Winter Wonderland. Center for the Arts at CSI. Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

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December 26 & 28
Winter Zoofari Mini-Camp. Tour the zoo meeting animals, playing games & much more. Prereg. Call for different age sessions. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Thursday, December 27
Story Hour. Ages 5+. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

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December 27 & 28
Mini-Earth Camp. Bundle-Up. Prereg. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Friday, Deceember 28
Richmond County Savings Foundation Cool School Holiday. S.I. Children’s Museum will be free to the public on this day. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Doll & Teddy Bear Party. Bring your favorite doll or teddy to meet other special friends. Historic Richmondtown, 718 351-1611

Story Sketch: Drawing Stories to Share. Ages 5+. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

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Saturday, December 29
Jurassic Jeopardy. Take a “Dinosaur Encounter” & test your knowledge about these extinct animals. Ages 8-12. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Who, who, who...Did I Eat? Learn about owls. Blue Heron Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Kids & Kritters: Winter for the Animals. How animals survive the winter. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Jr. Audubon/Nature Club. Looking for woodland, fresh water, marine birds at Wolfe’s Pond Park. All ages. Blue Heron Park, 718 317-1732

Park to Park. High Rock to Bloodroot Valley. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Natural History Walk. A brisk trail hike. All ages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

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December 29 & 30
Make and Take Weekend. Make your own African Mancala game & then play it. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Sunday, December 30
Kwanzaa Celebration. Ben Jacobs, storyteller. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

History Club: New Year Traditions. A look through history. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

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Monday, December 31
New Year's Eve

New Year’s Gear. Create noise makers, hats & other fun attire. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060