Staten Island Events :
Saturday, September 1
Family Puppet Workshop and Shows: Bobaloo. Free puppet-making & fun story improvisations by & for kids & their families. Crafts. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 718 447-8256
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Football Rack. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. info at www.siparent.com Kids Activities
Holistic Animal Seminar. Holistic pet care at Blue Heron Park. (No pets) Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Beginner Birding. Willowbrook Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Tour. A walk through the upland trails at Clove Lakes Park. Protectors, 718 761-7496
~ ~ Every Saturday ~ ~
- Saturday’s Tots. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
- St. George Greenmarket. Straight from local farms. St. George Municipal Parking Lot. www.downtownsi.com
September 1 & 2
A Make & Take Weekend Book Making Workshop. Learn the history of books, print & more. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Sunday, September 2
Forensic Entomology. Discover a variety of insects that help us solve crimes. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
~ ~ Every Saturday & Sunday~ ~
- A Tune or a Tango. Alternating weekends kids can sing & dance with karaoke kids.
SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
- Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every week. South Street Seaport Museum,
212 748-8753
Monday, September 3 - Labor Day
Tour. The Woods of Clove Lakes Park. Protectors, 718 981-4002
Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
~ ~ Every Monday ~ ~
Tuesday, September 4
Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Picture Book Time. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Picture Book Read Aloud. All ages. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
~ ~ Every Tuesday ~ ~
- Tots Time Plus. Artwork, sing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 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
Wednesday, September 5
Youth Chorus Auditions. Grades 4-11 are welcome. Richmond Choral Society at New Dorp Moravian Church Parish House, 718 981-6138
~ ~ Every Wednesday ~ ~
- Clay Day. Sculpting with air-dry clay. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
- Poco a Poco. A Spanish program ages 2-4 yrs old. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
- 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. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
- Picture Book Time. All ages. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
- Tots ‘n Blocks. Fun & learning. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Thursday, September 6
Pre-School Story Time. Prereg. Ages 3-5. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Powerful You! Women’s Network. Everyday Leadership, It’s a Choice, not a Position.
For more info 718 948-0074
~ ~ 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 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
- Picture Book. Ages 4+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
- After-School Book Club. Students in grades 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Friday, September 7
Friday Night Rides. 1 price admission, family movie. In conjunction with Richmond County Fair. Historic Richmondtown, 718 351-1611
Kidz Club with Crayonblu. Arts & crafts. SI Mall. Crayonblu, 718 980-1341; SI Mall, 718 761-6800
~ ~ Every Friday ~ ~
- KIDZ COOK: Different recipe each week. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
- Music, Movement & Make Believe. Kids move their wee bodies, vast imaginations. Parent/child. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
- Read Aloud. Ages 2+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
- Fun Fridays. Picture book read aloud & surprise craft (except on 9/21). Ages 3+. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
September 7 & 10
Mommy & Me Classes. Free. Mid-Island Music Together. Prereg. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Saturday, September 8
Parenting Survival Skills. Free workshop and luncheon at Reformed Church of Huguenot Park. Raise your kids without raising your voice. Moms, Dads and Caregivers learn positive parenting techniques and strategies for raising 5-12 year olds. Two part series. Sept 8 and 15 from 10am-1pm. Childcare provided. Call 718 913-7043.
Kids and Critters. Animals & their unique adaptations. Prereg. Pre-K & kindergarten. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Animal Shape Tissue Art. Create colorful animals out of tissue paper. Ages 5+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
2nd Annual Blueberry Festival. Community event. Dinner, games for children. Christ Church, 718 727-6100
Old-Fashioned Lawn Sale. Trash & treasure sale. Old & new merchandise at one of the busiest corners on S.I. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
NYC DOS Electronic Recycling. Recycle electronics at the SI Mall. Call 311 for info.
Haunted Hike. A night hike. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Fresh Kills Tour. To Register on-line: www.nyc.gov/parks/ Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Forest Restoration. Gloves, plants & tools provided. High Rock. Protectors, 718 761-7496
Ongoing Saturday Events
September 8 & 9
Richmond County Fair. Rides, music, arts & crafts, competitions & contests, pig racing. Meet Tyrone & Unique of The Backyardians. Two American Idol finalists will perform & more. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Circus Weekend. Learn the science of balancing. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Grandparents Weekend & Sea Life Sock Hop. Celebrate Grandparent’s Day all weekend with special crafts & 50’s style live doo-wop music. NY Aquarium, 718 265-FISH
Sunday, September 9
The Terrible Captain Jack Visits the Museum. Book signing of new children’s book. Noble Maritime Collection, 718 447-6490
Grandparents Hike. Kids bring grandma & grandpa for a relaxing hike. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Nature Photography. Clove Lakes Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Ecology Walk. Conference House Park. Prereg. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Ongoing Saturday and Sunday Events
Monday, September 10
Most Beautiful Baby Contest. SI Mall, 718 761-6800
Ongoing Monday Events
Tuesday, September 11 - Patroit Day
Free Car Seat Check at Richmond University Medical Center. Drive up car seat check from 10am to 2pm. No appointment necessary. Enter hospital grounds at Castleton Avenue and make a left into the Villa Building driveway. Inspectors will great you there for your check. Call 311 for more information.
Toddler Time. For 2 year olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Ongoing Tuesday Events
Wednesday, September 12
Picture Book Stories. Rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Pre-School Program. Enjoy books, finger rhymes & a craft. Ages 2-1/2-5. Prereg. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
Crafts. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
Crafts. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
Ongoing Wednesday Events
Thursday, September 13- First Day of Ramadan
Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Ongoing Thursday events
Friday, September 14
Crafts. Ages 6-12. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Camping. High Rock Park. To register call Urban Park Rangers on 9/10 at 718 967-3542
Ongoing Friday events
September 14 & 17
Mommy & Me Classes. Free. Mid-Island Music Together. Prereg. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734
Saturday, September 15
Fashion Jam ‘07. Annual Back-to-School event. Fashion shows, giveaways & live performances. SI Mall, 718 761-6800
Saturday Story Time. Ages 5+. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Air Supply. Back by popular demand. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900
Doggie Walk. Dog lovers unite! A healthy hike with your dog at Wolfe’s Pond Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Soiree Extraordinaire. Meet the author of “Fancy Nancy.” SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Chocolate Covered Crickets & Other Edible Insects. What’s’s edible, what’s not & where to find them. Samples. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
231st Anniversary September Celebration. Commemorates the Sept. 11th, 1776 Peace Conference. Tours, music, children’s activities & more. (Rain date 9/16).The Conference House, 718 984-6046
Making Light of Optics. Build Kaleidoscopes & use lasers to study reflection & refraction of light. SI Mus, 718 727-1135
Beach Clean-Up. Help keep the Conference House Shoreline clean for people & animals. Prereg. (in case of rain.) SI Zoo, 718 442-3174
Native American and European Spiritual Walk. Discussion & walk through areas of Clay Pit Ponds. Spiritual beliefs & more. Ages 12+. Prereg. 718 967-1976
Junior Science Club. Optics. Ages 8-13. SI Mus, 718 727-1135
Ongoing Saturday Events
September 15 & 16
New York International Choreographers Festival. At CSI, Center for the Arts. SI Ballet, 718 980-0500
Ongoing Saturday and Sunday Events
Sunday, September 16
SI Museum’s 57th Annual Fence Show. A public exhibit on Snug Harbor Cultural Center’s front lawn. View original art, buy it, sell it. Rain date 9/23. Free. Snug Harbor Cult Center, 718 448-2500
Irish Music Festival. Music, food, rides & vendors. A great time for the whole family. Society of St. Paul’s Alba House, 718 987-8885
Emergency Preparedness Training. 11am-7pm. Free raffles and giveaways all day long. CPR and first aid demos. Information tables. Prepare New York if a free presentation teaching NYC residents how to create a plan, build a supply kit, and keep loved ones safe and informed in times of disaster. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Held at the Center Court, SI Mall, 718 983-1600
Gallery Grand Opening. Dance of Life mobile sculpture, paintings & other works of art by Diana Sorkin. 4-6pm. JCC, 1644 Manor Road, 917 881-1324
Art Lab at the Museum. Join an artist from the Art Lab & learn what it takes to be an illustrator. SI Child’s Mus., 718 273-2060
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
September 16 - 21
Senior Olympics of S.I. For info call the JCC, 718 475-5272 or the YMCA 718 981-4933
Monday, September 17
Toddler Time. Play, rhymes, stories. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Ongoing Monday Events
Tuesday, September 18
Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Animal Wisdom Tales from Around the World. Ages 4+. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Ongoing Tuesday Events
Wednesday, September 19
Victorian Tea Party. Musical Lecture. Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Explore Nature with the Park Rangers. Ages 7-11. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Animal Wisdom Tales from Around the World. Ages 4+. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
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
Ongoing Wednesday Events
Thursday, September 20
Pre-School Program. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Preschool Story & Craft. Ages 3-5. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Toddler Time. Ages 2&3. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Ongoing Thursday events
Friday, September 21
Wayne Newton. “Mr. Las Vegas.” One-night only. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900
Fall Festival. Ages 4+. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Ongoing Friday events
Saturday, September 22
Outdoor Art & Antique Fair. A fun-filled day for everyone. Alice Austen House Mus, 718 816-4506
“ATKA.” Meets Atka and learn about history of wolves in the U.S. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174
Saltwater Fishing. Equipment provided. Conference House Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Walk. Viewing bird life. Clove Lakes Park. Blue Heron Park, 718 317-1732
Fresh Kills Tour. Register at www.nyc.gov/parks/. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Adult Program. Yoga. Peaceful afternoon for beginners. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
Ongoing Saturday Events
September 22 & 23
Children’s Book Swap. Bring gently used children’s books & get books for yourself. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
September 22 & 29
Composting Workshop. Children can join this free class & learn about worms. SI Botanical Gdns, 718 273-8200
Sunday, September 23
Richmond Town Flea Market in the Village. Rain date 9/30. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Nature Knowledge Hike. Explore the woodlands of High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Hike. White trail to Great Kills Park. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
Ongoing Saturday and Sunday Events
Monday, September 24
Crafts. Ages 7-12. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Clay Culture and Community. Ceramic workshops. Ages 7-12. On-going thru 11/12. Prereg. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0518
Ongoing Monday events
Tuesday, September 25
Toddler Time. For 2 year olds. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Crafts-Collages. Ages 5+. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Baby Time. Ages birth - 23 mos. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Ongoing Tuesday Events
Wednesday, September 26
Sunset Moonrise Walk. At Mt. Moses. Protectors, 718 761-7496
Ongoing Wednesday Events
Thursday, September 27 - Sukkot
Picture Book Stories. Grades K-2. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Ongoing Thursday Events
Friday, September 28
Movie Night. Enjoy “Over the Hedge,”a movie about a raccoon who fools a mismatched family for forest creatures. Free. Prereg. Greenbelt Nat. Center, 718 351-3450
Autumn Moon Festival. An evening of fun in NY Chinese Scholar’s Garden celebrating traditional Chinese festival SI Botanical Gardens, 718 273-8200
Ongoing Friday Events
Saturday, September 29
Annual Fun Run. Major fund-raiser for the SI Federation of Catholic School Parents & all 38 SI Catholic Schools. At the South Beach Fishing Pier on Fr. Capodano Blvd. Call Federation, 917 699-4069 for info.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk. Two-three mile walk event. Midland Beach Promenade. Call 212 448-9206 ext. 225
Performance: Kiss Me Kate. A great Cole Porter musical. SI Philharmonic. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900
Adult Program. Bereavement and Loss Workshop. Utilizing the creative art therapies. Prereg. AIM Therapies, 718 667-2011
‘Meet the Meerkat.’ Greet the author & illustrator & visit the newly refurbished Meerkat exhibit. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174
Harvesting and Drying Herbs. Tips on drying, freezing & more. Blue Heron Park, 718 356-9235
Tour. One-two mile tour of the woodlands at Long Pond in Tottenville. Protectors, 718 761-7496
Park to Park Hike. Seven-mile journey along the Blue Trail. High Rock Park to Clove Lakes Park. Urban Park Rangers,718 967-3542
Trashbusters. Volunteer to clean up a portion of the preserve. All ages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
Beginner Birding. Willowbrook Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Project WILD Training Workshop. Fun & action-packed sessions, grades K-12. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
Ongoing Saturday Events
September 29 & 30
Make it & Take it Weekend: Eric Carle Pictures & Collages. How Eric Carle paints tissue paper, then do your own. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sunday, September 30
Columbus Day Parade. 11am Ceremony at New Dorp H.S. 1pm parade step-off. Sponsored by Borough Pres., 718 816-2133
Nature Photography. Willowbrook Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Canoe Adventure: Races! A thrilling day of races. Clove Lakes Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Nylon Wound Neighborhood Concert Series. Guitar duet. Free. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 447-3329
Ongoing Saturday and Sunday Events
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