Staten Island Events :
June 1 - 29
JUNEFEST. Free Family-friendly concerts, performances & art exhibits & more. Different venues on Staten Island. For more information visit www.siparent.com
Friday, June 1
KIDZ COOK: Kamaboko. A decorative presentation of a fish-based dish from Japan. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
~ ~ Every Friday ~ ~
Music, Movement & Make Believe. Kids move their wee bodies, vast imaginations. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Teen Advisory Group. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Read Aloud. Ages 2+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
KIDZ COOK: A new recipe to mix & make & taste. Check each week for description. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild & create a masterpiece. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Saturday, June 2
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Biplane. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. More info
Kids & Kritters: Pond Life. Take a dip into the pond to look for aquatic life. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 751-0071
National Trails Day. A day of trail beautification & upkeep. Greenbelt Nature Center. Urban Park Rangers, 718 667-2165
Jr. Audubon/Nature Club: Trip. Find the best nesting birds in Rockland County. (Rain date 6/3). All ages. Blue Heron Park, 718 317-1732
Walk on the Wild Side. Wild edible & medicinal herbs. Ages 12+. Prereg. Free. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
~ ~ Every Saturday ~ ~
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public 1-5. 718 987-3500
Saturday’s Tots. Hard working parents can enjoy some toddler time. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. SI Child’s Museum,
718 273-2060
YU-GU-OH. A new program. Bring your own deck. Prereg. Ages 8+. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Arts & Crafts. Check each week for description. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every Sat. South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8753
June 2 & 3
SI Bank & Trust Festa Italiana. A wonderful Italian festival incl. food, music, games, rides & more. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Tissue Paper Kite. Make (and fly, weather permitting), a traditional paper & wood diamond kite. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Sunday, June 3
Pug Day. Join in for a fun-filled day for the Annual Pug Dog Fun Match Show. Great for the whole family. Alice Austen House Museum, 718 816-4506
Spring Birding. A spring bird hike to identify your feathered friends. Free. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
Community Day Celebration. See trade & domestic demos & play games from the past. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
41st Annual Art Show. Art show & sale, Viva Voce Brass Quintet, Historic House Tours. The Conference House, 718 984-6046
Interpreted Tours for the Deaf. Tours will be interpreted in American Sign Language. SI Historical Society, 718 351-1611
June 3 & 10
Springtime Autism Stroll. Sights & Sounds of Blue Heron Park. All ages. 718 313-8591
~ ~ Every Sunday ~ ~
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public 1-5. 718 987-3500
Arts & Crafts. Check each week for description. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Richmond County Flying Club. Observe & learn the art of saltwater fly tying. Great Kills Park, Edu. Field Sta., Gateway NRA, 718 987-6790
Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every Sun. Call for info. South Street Seaport Mus, 212 748-8753
Mon, June 4
~ ~ Every Monday ~ ~
Picture Book Time. Up to age 7. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
Tues, June 5
Smart Beginning Seminar. Crib Notes: Tips to Get Your Baby to Sleep. Helpful advice & hands-on product demos. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Teen Advisory Group. Make & design your own backpack. Ages 12-18. Materials provided. New Dorp Lib, 718 351-2977
Concert. Featuring the voices of the Richmond Choral Society Youth Chorus & the Moore H.S. Chorus at Christ Church, 718 448-3656
~ ~ Every Tuesday ~ ~
Teen Advisory Group. Chess, checkers & more. (Except 6/26). For Teens. St. George Library,718 442-8560
Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild & create a masterpiece. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Toddler Time. For 2 yrs old w/parent. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Picture Book Read Aloud. All ages. Stapleton Library,
718 727-0427
Todt Hill Tots. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch, 718 494-1642
Picture Book Time. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Make and Take. Free kids craft project to make & take home. A.C. Moore, 1801 South Ave, 718 370-0691
Terrific Tuesday Programs. Different programs. Ages 6+. (Except 6/26). Prereg 1 week prior. Richmondtown Library,
718 668-0413
Tots Time Plus. Spend happy hours creating art-work, singing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Wed, June 6
Preschool Program. Books, finger rhymes & a craft. Ages 2-1/2-5. Prereg 1 week prior. New Dorp Lib, 718 351-2977
Preschool Stories. Ages 3-5. Huguenot Park Lib, 718 984-4636
Teen Advisory Group. Get bling-o-riffic by designing your own jewelry. Materials provided. Ages 12-18. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Summer Craft Program. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Lib, 718 442-8560
June 6 & 13
Auditions - Richmond Choral Society Youth Chorus. Fall season, ages 4-11. No musical experience required. Moravian Church Parish Hall, 718 816-7724
~ ~ Every Wednesday ~ ~
Crafts. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
Crafts. Ages 5-12. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
Clay Day. Sculpting with air-dry clay. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
Picture Book Time. All ages. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Picture Book Time. All ages. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Poco a Poco. A Spanish program for children 2-4 yrs. old. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
After-School Book Club. Students in grades 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Tots ‘n Blocks. Parent/child fun & learning. SI Child’s Museum,
718 273-2060.
Thurs, June 7
Richmond County Savings Foundation Cool School Holidays - Teacher Appreciation Gift. Free admission on this school holiday. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Preschool Program. Ages 3-5. South Beach Lib, 718 816-5834
Summer Reading Program Sign Up. All ages. Dongan Hills Lib, 718 351-1444
Chess Tournament. Ages 7+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
Summer Reading Program. All ages. Prereg 1 week prior. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
Summer Reading Kick-Off Program. Ages 4-11 & 12-18. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Summer Reading Kick-Off Program. “Get A Clue at the Library.” Festive fun for all. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library,
718 494-1642
~ ~ Every Thursday ~ ~
Make and Take. Free kids craft project to make & take home. A.C. Moore, 1801 South Ave, 718 370-0691
The Story Museum. Magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing & singing. Up to age 5. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Tots Time Plus. Spend happy hours creating art-work, singing-along & more. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. (Except 6/28). Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Picture Book Time. Ages 5+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
Picture Book Time. Ages 3-11. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library,
718 494-1642
Toddler Time. Ages 2-3. Prereg. West New Brighton Library,
718 442-1416
Science Whizkidz. Workshop turns lab for experiments. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
From Trash to Treasure. Ideas for recycling items create great craft projects, games & more. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
After-School Book Club. Jr. High students read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Fri, June 8
KIDZ COOK: Leeks. Make a creamy soup featuring this onion relative. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Doodlebug Funtime: Series I. Storytelling, music & crafts. Prereg. Ages 18 mos - 4 yrs. w/caregiver. Blue Heron Park, 718 227-8839
The Life and Work of Jane Goodall. A slide presentation on the fascinating discoveries of Chimpanzee behavior. Blue Heron Park, 718 948-0230
Old Flag Ceremony. Drop off old flags at the Camp-o-ree Field Pouch Camp, 1465 Manor Rd. The Alzheimer’s Foundation, 718 667-7110
Concert. Alan Aurelia & the Richmond County Orchestra on the front lawn. Free. (Rain date 6/13). Alice Austen House Mus, 718 816-4506 x 10
Ongoing Friday events
June 8 & 9
Relay for Life. American Cancer Soc.iety’s overnight celebration of hope, progress & answers at Wagner College, 718 356-7017
Sat, June 9
Stay & Play. A fun filled day with lots of information for Mom & Dad, looking for ways to develop baby’s physical skills. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Family Storytime. For caregivers with children ages 5+. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Nature Slide Show. Amazing digital macro show. Ages 12+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
Collecting & Identifying Common Rocks & Minerals. A guide in
collecting & identifying. Blue Heron Park, 718 981-5786
Ongoing Saturday events
June 9 & 10
9th Annual SI Irish Fair. Step dancers, food, cultural exhibits, vendors, crafts, jewelry, rides & games. 10am-7pm at 777 Seaview Ave. Columcille Irish Cultural Center, 718 667-8842
Pressing Flowers. Preserve the color of flowers by learning how to press them. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sun, June 10
Birds of Prey Day. A presentation of live birds of prey up close & personal. Movie shown, Pale Male. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
Careers with Animals: Veterinarian. For students who are interested in learning more about careers working with animals. Grades 6-9. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Reptile Adaptations. Live specimens & observations. Blue Heron Park. At the SI Zoo, 718 967-3542
Car Show. Come & support the Alzheimer’s Foundation of S.I. at their car show in Midland Beach. 718 667-7110
Ecology Walk. Enjoy late spring wild flowers. SI Museum, Blue Heron Nat. Ctr, 718 727-1135
Exhibit Opening. Australian photographer, Trent Parke’s work. Alice Austen House Mus, 718 816-4506 x 10
Ongoing Sunday events
Mon, June 11
Concert. Enjoy the music by Port Richmond H.S. Jazz Ensemble. Westerleigh Park, 718 442-0336
Ongoing Monday events
June 11-15
Summer Zoofari Day Camp: Talk to the Animals-Session I. Ages 4-5. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174
Doodlebug Funtime: Series II. Storytelling, music & crafts. Prereg. Ages 18 mos - 4 yrs. w/caregiver. Blue Heron Park, 718 227-8839
Tues, June 12
Toddler Time. For 2 yrs old. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Preschool Program. Stories & Crafts, Ages 3-5. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
Ongoing Tuesday events
Wed, June 13
Father’s Day Craft. Ages 5+. Prereg. Huguenot Park Lib, 718 984-6670
Ongoing Wednesday events
Thurs, June 14
Preschool Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Father’s Day Craft. Ages 6-12. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Toddler Time. Ages 2-3. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Teen Tech Time. Use the laptop for 90 minutes. Ages 12-18. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Ongoing Thursday events
Fri, June 15
KIDZ COOK: Lavosh. Bake an Armenian flatbread. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Father’s Day Craft. Ages 4+. Prereg. Great Kills Library ,
718 984-6670
Kidz Club. Free craft project 3:30-4:30pm at the SI Mall,
718 761-6800; sponsored by Crayonblu,718 980-1341
Family Camping. Pitch a tent; go on a night hike at Willowbrook Park. Prereg 6/11 at 311 & ask for Urban Park Rangers.
Folk Music Spring Fling. Acoustic Americana, folk, bluegrass & original music. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Ongoing Friday events
Sat, June 16
Father’s Day Craft. Make Dad a treasure chest to keep his
special items. Ages 12+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
Dear Old Dad. Learn about the hard-working animal dads. Craft. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Racing Cars. Design, assemble & race these cardboard & wood cars. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Met in the Parks Concert: Charles Gounod’s Faust. Free. A wonderful evening of entertainment by The Metropolitan Opera. Snug Harbor, 718 448-2500
Kidz Karnival. Sponsored by Health Plus. SI Child’s Museum,
718 273-2060
Junior Science Club: Mr. Crab Meets the Sea monkeys. Observe crustaceans, dissect a crayfish & see what’s snapping in the pond water. Ages 8-13. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Krafty Kids. Wiggle, hop or fly over to the Nature Center. Ages 4-10 w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 727-8839
Puppet Workshop and Shows. Free puppet-making & fun story improvisations by and for kids & their families. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 718 448-6881
Ongoing Saturday events
Sun, June 17
Father’s Day Traditional Dinner. Live music & home-cooked food. Prereg. SI Historical Society, 718 351-1611
Art Lab at the Museum. Flags of our Fathers pin. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Father’s Day Film Festival. Three Stooges; Laurel & Hardy - shorts will be shown. Popcorn served. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Sundays in the Garden - Bread Rock. A unique participation/ demo in the Scholar’s Gdn. SI Botanical Gdn, 718 273-8200
Explorers of the Wild: Pond Study. Identify various organisms. Ages 6-12. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542
Ongoing Sunday events
Mon, June 18
Bedtime Stories. Wear your pj’s; bring your teddy bear. Ages 3+. Tottenville Librray, 718 984-0945
Mommy & Me. Mid Island Music Together hosts free sample class. 10- 11am. Babies ‘R” Us, 718 370-2734
Ongoing Monday events
June 18 - 22
Summer Zoofari Day Camp: Mind Your Senses - II. Ages 4-5. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3175 x 33
Smart Beginning Seminar, Home Safety: Baby Proofing Essentials. Tips for keeping baby safe & protected inside & outside home. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Tues, June 19
Locks of Love Charity Event.
Fundraiser to provide hairpieces to children suffering from medical hair loss. 12-4pm at St. Joseph/St. Thomas School, 718 356-0294
Wed, June 20
Crafts. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
Summer Storytelling Program. Ages 5+. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Internet Class. Ages 5-11. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
Computer Program - Web Quest. Ages 5-11. Hands-on program providing individual laptop use. Mouse skills required. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library,718 494-1642
Ongoing Wednesday events
June 20 - 24
Staten Island Film Festival. A five-day celebration of Island-bred talent for viewers to enjoy at eight venues across S.I. Visit www.siparent.com
Thurs, June 21
First Day of Summer
First Day of Summer Preschool Story & Craft Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg 1 week prior. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Island Summer Night. SI OutLOUD readings & traditional American Music Concert. Free. Two locations: The Conference House, 718 984-6046/The Tibetan Museum, 718 907-0709
Island Haiku. Celebrate the first night of summer with music & poetry, in English & Japanese. At The Plaza, SI Ferry Terminal. SI OutLOUD, 718 907-0709
Ongoing Thursday events
Fri, June 22
KIDZ COOK: Mascarpone. Whip up a raspberry tiramisu (no coffee) featuring mascarpone cheese. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Summer Festival. Summer Reading Kick-off. All ages. Great Kills Lib, 718 984-6670
Ongoing Friday events
Sat, June 23
Babies, Bellies & Brunch. Expectant parents enjoy a continental breakfast. Games, prizes, store tour, demos & more. Prereg. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Bowl-A-Thon. Fun, food, prizes, raffles for all ages at Rab’s Country Lanes. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Foundation of SI, 718 667-7110
Origami-Summertime Origami. Fold a pinwheel and a boat. SI Child’s Museum. 718 273-2060
Meet Your Neighbor Breakfast. At Westerleigh Park. 718 442-0336
Lemon-Scented Herbs. Get to know the herb of the year. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976.
Ongoing Saturday events
Sun, June 24
Breakfast with the Beasts. Tour of animal kitchen, prepare food for critters & have breakfast. Ages 5+. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Ice Cream Sunday. Learn how to make ice cream using a churn by making & rolling and make your own sundae. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Incredible Edibles Hike. A hike to discover what is edible. Free. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
Outdoor Picnic & Labyrinth Walk. At Castleton Hill Moravian Church, 718 442-5215
Herbs of Summer. Learn planting & growing tips as well as culinary & household uses. Blue Heron Park, 718 356-9235
Patriotic Sunday Concert. By The Westerleigh Improvement Society. 718 442-0336
A Roll through the Park. Experience the outdoors. Wheelchair accessible trails. All ages. Blue Heron Park, 718 313-8591
Ongoing Sunday events
Mon, June 25
Mommy & Me. Mid Island Music Together hosts free sample class. 10- 11am. Babies ‘R” Us, 718 370-2734
Internet Workshop for Kids. Ages 7+. Prereg 1 week prior. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
June 25 - 29
Summer Zoofari Day Camp: Talk to the Animals-Session 3. Ages 4-5. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174 x 33
Tues, June 26
Vaccines & Autism Seminar. Pediatrician & Pediatric Infant Disease Specialist and Chief of Pediatrics-SI University Hospital. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Toddler Time. For 2-yr olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library,
718 984-6670
Detect It! Summer Reading Fun Games. Ages 4-11. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Ongoing Tuesday events
Thurs, June 28
Crafts. Ages 6-12. Prereg. Dongan Hills Lib, 718 351-1444
Preschool Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Great Kills Library,
718 984-6670
Teen Tech Time. Use the laptop for 90 minutes. Ages 12-18. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Tour: Section of Natural History. Tour the newest exhibit, The Hall of Natural Sciences. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Ongoing Thursday events
Fri, June 29
KIDZ COOK: Mulligan Stew. A dish that uses any meats and vegetables that are at hand. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Fun Friday. Picture book read aloud & surprise craft. Ages 3+. Great Kills Lib, 718 984-6670
Craft Program. Ages 5+. Prereg 1 week prior. Tottenville Lib, 718 984-0945
Ongoing Friday events
Sat, June 30
Celebrate America Concert and Fireworks. Sponsored by Borough President at Wolfe’s Pond Park. Concert at 6pm. Fireworks at 9pm. (raindate: 7/1), 718 816-2133
Uncle Sam Mask. A mask based upon the James Montgomery Flagg design. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
CSI: Forensic Entomology. Valuable insects
in forensics. Ages 8+. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542
Seashore Scavenger Hunt. Test your observation skills. Midland Beach. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Patriotic Events. Participatory patriotic readings with SI OutLOUD & “American Salute” concert by SI Philharmonic Orchestra. All ages. The Conference House, 718 984-6046
Ongoing Saturday events
Sun, July 1
Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation & a few surprises. SI OutLOUD. Gateway NRA. Ft. Wadsworth’s Harbor Overlook, 718 907-0709
Uncle Sam Mask. (See 6/30) SI Child’s Museum
Mon, July 2
Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 2+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Tues, July 3
Todt Hill Teddy Bears. Playtime, picture book stories & songs for 2 year olds w/caregiver. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Summer Craft. Ages 5-11. Prereg 1 week prior. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Young Artists in the Park. Sponsored by COAHSI w/Youth Group. Westerleigh Improvement Society, 718 442-0336
Wed, July 4
Travis 97th Fourth of July Parade. View marching, string & clown bands, costumer characters, antique cars & more. Travis Fourth of July Celebration Committee, www.travisparade.org
Independence Day Celebration. Meet the townsfolk: basket-maker, blacksmith & others. Ice cream churning, pie baking contest, children’s parade, activities & more. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Independence Day Concert. Music by Viva Voce. Fireworks light up the sky. Alice Austen House Museum, 718 816-4506 x 10
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