Staten Island Events :

Monday, October 1
Crafts. Ages 7-12. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

~ ~ Every Monday ~ ~

• Picture Book Time. Up to the age of 7. (except 10/8). St. George Library, 718 442-8560
  

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

Todt Hill Tots. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Playtime. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642

~ ~ Every Tuesday~ ~

• Tots Time Plus. Artwork, singalong & 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. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Picture Book Read Aloud. All ages. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
• Learn to Knit. Basics of knitting. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-6158
  

Wednesday, October 3
Clay Day. Sculpting with air-dry clay. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Poco a Poco. A Spanish program for ages 2-4 yrs old. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

~ ~ Every Wednesday ~ ~

• Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Fall Craft Program. Ages 5-11. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
• Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Picture Book Time. All ages. (except 10/31). Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
• Picture Book Time. All ages. (except 10/24). West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
• Tots ‘n Blocks. Fun & learning. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Thursday, October 4
Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Eight Week Quilt Making Class. All skill levels welcome. Prereg. SI Historical Society, 718 351-1611

~ ~ Every Thursday ~ ~

• Picture Book Time. Ages 2-12. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• 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
• Picture Book. Ages 4+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• Toddler Times Series. Ages 4+. West New Brighton Branch, 718 442-1416
• After-School Book Club. Students in grades 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Friday, October 5
Performance-Rockapella. Kings of contemporary a cappella music. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

~ ~ 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. Ages 4+. (except 10/12). Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
  

Saturday, October 6
Scarecrow Festival. Make your own scarecrow, dress him, face painting, arts & crafts, live animals & more. Rain date 10/7. Friends of Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Soap Box Derby. Free. Ages 7+ designs, builds & their versions of a motorless soap box car. Brakes & helmets required. At Westerleigh Park. NYC Dept of Parks & Rec. 718 390-8000

Turtles in the Wild! See, touch & talk about turtles. SI Museum, 718 273-2060

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Fire Truck Crayon Holder. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. www.siparent.com Kids Activities

~ ~ Every Saturday ~ ~

• Saturday’s Tots. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• St. George Greenmarket. Straight from local farms. St. George Municipal Parking Lot. www.downtownsi.com

October 6 & 7
The 5th Annual Open House New York. View the Jacob Crocheron House, circa 1819in Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611. Also, public access to significant buildings & sites in all boros. www.ohny.org

Master Illusionist Tommy Wind. Escapes, disappearances, levitations, live dove magic & more. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

A Make & Take Weekend Greenfest 2007. Activities & performances that are earth friendly. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

~ ~ Every Saturday and Sunday~ ~

• Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farms. Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin & enjoy the day. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
• 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, October 7
Flea Market. (Rain date 10/14). Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Tours. Open house tours to Fort Tompkins & Battery Weed. Ft. Wadsworth Visit Ctr, 718 354-4500 for reservations & info.

Musical Performance. Singing, dancing & playing instruments from around the world. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

~ ~ Every Sunday~ ~

• Walking Tour of Moravian Cemetery. Find out about local history. Prereg. Moravian Cemetery, 718 351-0136
  

Monday, October 8 - Columbus Day
Dinosaurs and More. Amazing fossils, three-dimensional models & memorabilia & much more. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Molding Money. How to make a variety of clay & dough. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Tuesday, October 9
Toddler Time. For 2 year olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642

Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Wednesday, Oct 10
Pre-School Program. Books,finger rhymes & crafts. Ages 2-1/2-5. Prereg. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

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

Youth Chorus Auditions. Grades 4-11 are welcome. Richmond Choral Society at New Dorp Moravian Church Parish House, 718 981-6138

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Thursday, October 11
Pre-School Story Time. Prereg. Ages 3-5. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

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

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Friday, October 12
Fun Fridays. Picture Read Aloud & surprise craft. Ages 3+. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Performance-Stars of American Ballet. Dancers appear courtesy of NYC Ballet. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

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

Dinosaur Encounter. Opening of dinosaur exhibit. Come face-to-face with life-size ones. A robotic exhibit & more. Thru 1/13/08. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Gracie Mansion Tea and Etiquette. A unique event suitable for young girls & boys (and parents) who are ready to learn the fine art of Etiquette. At Gracie Mansion. Alice Austen House Museum, 718 816-4506

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Saturday, October 13
10th Annual Harvest Day/ Halloween Event. Haunted hayrides, seasonal crafts & activities, costume parades. The Conference House, 718 984-6046

Staten Island Jazz Festival. Music, art & dance workshops for children & adults. Prereg. Universal Temple of the Arts at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 718 723-5610

Movie Premier. Veggie Tales’: The Wizard of Ha’s. Also, snacks, arts & crafts, family games. Free. Bethel Church, 718 984-6838

Mask Making and New Orleans Jazz Parade. Create masks & participate in an all kids New Orleans Jazz Parade. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Kids and Critters. Animals & their unique adaptations. Pre-K & K. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

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Sunday, October 14
Health & Fitness Run/Walk. Midland Beach Sea Turtle Circle. 1 & 3 mile walks. Borough President, 718 816-2133

Breakfast with the Beasts. A tour of the animal kitchen, help prepare food & have a snack of your own. Ages 5+. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Jr. Audubon/Nature Club-Chimney Rock Lookout. Observe hawk migration on this trip to NJ.All ages. Blue Heron Park, 718 981-4002

Art Lab @the Museum. Create beautiful pictures using special Sun Print Paper. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Walk to Cure Diabetes. Family & friends will enjoy a day filled with fun & excitement. Prereg. At the College of S.I. For info call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 212 478-4323

Migration Mania. Migration of birds, butterflies & dragonflies. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

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Monday, October 15
New York Philharmonic Brass Ensemble. All four chairs of the brass section & a rising young star of the NY Phil. will perform. At CSI’s Center for the Arts, 718 982-2365

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Tuesday, October 16
Toddler Time. For 2 year olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

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

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

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Wednesday, October 17
Picture Book Stories. Rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

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

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

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

Spooky Tales to Tingle Your Spine. Ages 5-12. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427

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Thursday, October 18
Target Third Thursday. Free admission. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

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

Spooky Tales to Tingle Your Spine. Ages 4+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

Horrogami-Origami. Ages 6-12. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

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Friday, October 19
Performance-The Turtles. A vital part of the American rock music scene from the 60s-90’s. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

Pumpkin Carving. Carve or paint a spooky pumpkin to take home. Enjoy pizza. Ages 5+. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

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

Fun Fridays. Picture Read Aloud & surprise craft. Ages 3+. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Toddler Time. Ages 2 w/adult. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

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

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

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

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Saturday, October 20
Kids & Kritters: Forest Folk. Elves, Gnomes & Sprites are not the same. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park, 718 751-0071

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

Saturday Story Time. Ages 5+. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Junior Science Club. Optics. Ages 8-13. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Film-Anne of Green Gables. A girl living on Price Edward Island, Canada. After a tour of Mont Sec House, Ft. Wadsworth. Prereg. 718 354-4500

Astronomy Night-The Orionid Meteor Shower. A tour of the evening sky. Great Kills Park, Model Airplane Field. Gateway NRA, 718 987-6790

Performance-Night of Blues with Joe Bonamassa. A night filled with great Blues Music. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

Staten Island Running Clinic and Charity Sock Sale. 9- 11am at 770 Forest Avenue Dunkin' Donuts. The “Everyday Joes” Running Team, who are preparing to run in the ING New York City Marathon, will conduct a Community Running Clinic to encourage Staten Island’s everyday runners to train like marathon runners. They will provide all participants with running tips while they join the Team on 2-mile run through Clove Lakes Park. During the clinic, the Team will sell running socks to benefit the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation, which supports local emergency response organizations, such as firefighters, emergency medical responders and relief workers. Runners of all levels are encouraged to participate and all participants will receive a marathon T-shirt, free coffee, Dunkin' give-a-ways and chance to take photographs with the Dunkin’ “Running Cup.” Also, WKTU will be on location to play music at the Dunkin' Donuts.

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October 20 & 21
Sports Weekend. Learn to play some of your favorite games. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Sunday, October 21
Old Home Day-The Autumn Celebration.Blacksmiths & tinsmiths at work, lace-maker, expert quilters & more. S.I. Historical Society, 718 351-1611

Best of the New York International Children's Film Festival. An afternoon of films for children, plus fun activities. Williamson Theatre, CSI, 718 982-2504

Natural Science Club-The Colors of Fall. A hike around the park. Ages 8-12. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

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

Celebrate General Wadsworth’s 200th Birthday. Music, re-enactors, period crafts & more. Prereg. Ft. Wadsworth Visitor Center, 718 354-4500

Beginner Birding. High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Orienteering. Willowbrook Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Science of Hurricanes. What causes a hurricane? Join the Rangers for answers. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Indian Dances. Dancers express the idea of nature in costumes. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174

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

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Monday, October 22
Toddler Time. Play, rhymes, stories. Ages 2 w/adult. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

The Hobbit. Play about the adventure of a home-loving little Hobbit. Ages 4+. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

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Tuesday, October 23
Toddler Time. For 2 year olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Halloween Story Hour. Ages 5-11. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

Discover The World of Nature. The importance of caring for the wild. Ages 5+. Richmond-town Library, 718 668-0413

Animal Wisdom Tales from Around the World. Ages 4+. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

After-School Program. Ages 8-11 explore the National Park Service portable discovery station. Gateway NRA. Richmond-town Library, 718 668-0413

Spooky Tales to Tingle Your Spine. Ages 4+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

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Wednesday, October 24
Goblin Games. Crayonblu, 718 980-1341

Victorian Tea Party. Musical Lecture. Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

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

Animal Wisdom Tales from Around the World. Ages 4+. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

The Hobbit. Play about a home-loving little Hobbit who finds himself on an adventure. Ages 4+. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

Halloween Story Hour. Ages 5+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444

Halloween Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

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

Halloween Craft. Ages 5-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642

Picture Book Time with Halloween Crafts. Ages 3+. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

“A Focus on Diabetes & Multiple Sclerosis” Dr. Allen Perel, Chief of Neurology at Richmond University Medical Center will be giving a talk about Multiple Sclerosis at a free Visions (Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired) Staten Island Advisory Board health and vision educational forum. In addition, a panel discussion, “Moving Forward: Living & Coping with Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis” will follow, where Staten Islanders are encouraged to share their own experiences. Pre-registration by calling 718 667-3162 or 212 625-1616 ext. 144.

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October 24 & 25
Lyn’s Magical Halloween Celebration. At CSI, Center for the Arts. Enrichment Thru The Arts, 718 982-5678

Thursday, October 25
Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Halloween Story Hour. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Preschool Story & Craft. Ages 3-5. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

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

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Friday, October 26
“Arthur-Live!” National Tour. Singing, dancing & audience participation for all ages. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900

Halloween in Richmondtown. Halloween fun & festivities at Historic Richmond Town,718 351-1611

Autumn Craft Program. Ages 5-12. Prereg. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

Great Kills Halloween Party. Ages 4+. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Spooky Stories. Ages 5+. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Halloween Craft. Ages 5+. Prereg. Tottenville Library, Prereg, 718 984-0945

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Saturday, October 27
Frank Somma. Thrilling info about arachnids from the museum’s very own Spiderman. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

History of Aviation. “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.” Slapstick farce. Ft. Wadsworth Visitor Center, 718 354-4500

Concert. Classical guitar duets by Nylon Wound. Richmond-town Library, 718 668-0413

Halloween-Style Lantern Tour of Ft. Wadsworth. Historic sites by lantern light. Prereg. Ft. Wads. Visitor Ctr, 718 354-4500

Scary Stories. Get in the spirit for Halloween. S.I. Historical Society, 718 351-1611

Herbarium-The Plan Museum. Inside purpose of the herbarium. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

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October 27 & 28
A Make and Take Weekend. Come to the Spiders, bats & pumpkins Walk In Workshop & create a variety of crafts. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Spooktacular is Here! The most celebrated Zoo event. Advanced purchase only. SI Zoo, 718 815-0242

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Sunday, October 28
"Doggie Fall Fest" from noon-4pm (rain date: Nov. 4). Vendors promoting dog-related products and services. Festivities for the family- a scavenger hunt, games, door prizes, and food! The event, aimed at dog lovers and their families, will be held at (and around) the dog run, located directly inside the Silver Lake Park entrance across from 700 Victory Blvd. Save Staten Island, the Very Nice People Society, and the newly formed Silver Lake Reservoir Dogs. For more info, email savestatenisland@yahoo.com

Explorers of the Wild-Keeping Track of the Weather. Judging changes in the weather. Ages 6-12. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542

Not Too Scary Halloween Party. Free. Sponsored by Health Plus. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

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Monday, October 29
Toddler Time. Ages 2 w/adult. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Halloween Story Hour. Ages 5-12. Wear your costume. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

Halloween Story Hour. Ages 5+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

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October 29 & 30
One Monster After Another. At CSI, Center for Arts. Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

Tuesday, October 30
Toddler Time. For 2 year olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

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

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

Crafts-Collages. Ages 5+. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

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Wednesday, October 31 - Happy Halloween

Halloween Extravanza. Family fun at Bloomingdale Park. Sponsored by Borough President, 718 816-2133

Halloween Bash. 3:00 - 6:00pm. Cromwell Center (Pier 6 & Hannah Street- off Bay Street), 646 957-0481

Halloween Story Hour. All ages. St. George Library Center 718 442-8560

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