Every Sunday
A Tune or a Tango. Alternating weekends kids can sing and dance with karaoke kids. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Naturalist-Guided Walk. Leaving from Blue Heron Nature Center at 1:15 and 2:15pm, 718 967-3542
May Hikes. Spring fitness hike. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
Weekend Family Fun. Different program. South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8753
Every Monday
Picture Book Time. (except 5/26). St. George Library, 718 442-8560
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 Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Picture Book Time. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Picture Book Time. All ages. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
Every Wednesday
Clay Day. Sculpt with air-dry clay. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Poco a Poco. Spanish program ages 2-4 yrs old. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Tots ‘n Blocks. Fun & learning. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Picture Book Time. All ages. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Picture Book Time. Preschool age. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Picture Book Time. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
Every Thursday
Explore & Discover. Create great projects & learn that science is fun. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Tots Time Plus. Artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child.SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Picture Book Story Time. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Picture Book Story Time. Ages 2-12. All are welcome. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 442-1642
Every Friday
KIDZ COOK: Different recipe each week. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Music, Movement & Make Believe. Kids move their week bodies, vast imaginations. Parent/child. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Picture Book. Ages 5+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
Every Saturday
Explore and Discover: House About It. Help build our house (except 5/3). SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Saturday’s Tots. Singing, creating & sharing adventures.SI Children's Museum, 718 273-2060
Tavern Concerts. Reservations required. Different groups every Saturday. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
A Tune or a Tango. Alternating weekends kids can sing and dance with karaoke kids. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Naturalist-Guided Walk. Leaving from Blue Heron Nature Center at 1:15 and 2:15pm, 718 967-3542
Weekend Family Fun. Different program. South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8753
Early Morning Birders. Celebrate Spring Migration birding (except 5/24). Ages 11+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
Thursday, May 1
• Mother’s Day Craft. Ages 6-12. Prereg. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Explore and Discover. Create great projects & learn that science is fun. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Tots Time Plus. Artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• After-School Book Club. Students in gr. 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Friday, May 2
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 273-6369
• Doodlebug FunTime: Series II. Storytelling, music & crafts. Prereg. Ages 18 mos - 4 yrs w/caregiver. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 227-8839
• Cinco de Mayo Craft. Make a mini pinata. Age 5+. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• The Rail’s Tails. Look for a special type of bird. Protectors, 718 761-7496
Friday-Sunday, May 2 - 4
• Blue Heron Plant Sale. At 355 Harold Avenue, Annadale. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 948-2662
Saturday, May 3
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “Transformers” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot, 718 273-6369
• Carousel Opening. Enjoy a ride, games, crafts & some fishing. Poles provided. (rain date 5/4). Urb. Park Rgrs., 718 967-3542
• Emilio and the Enchanted Cow. A boy who fears the changes that resulted from his parent’s separation. Center for the Arts at CSI, 718 982-2497
• Venom. A special afternoon tour of venomous critters. Ages 7+. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Gone Fishing. Step-by-step learning of local fish, the art of fishing & more. Ages 6+ & adults. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
•Herbal Beverages. Art of herbal beverages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• 39th Annual Spring Ten Mile Walk. Meet at the end of Staten Island Blvd. Protectors, 718 761-7496
• Kids Workshop: Flower Pencil Holder-Mother’s Day. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. Info at www.siparent.com Kids Activities
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4
• Fun on the Meadow: Cinco de Mayo - Pirates. Pinatas. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 10
•Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike. A free Bike New York class to learn the basics of biking. Prereg. 10am-1pm, Midland Beach, Jefferson Ave & Fr. Capodanno Blvd. For more info call 212 932-2453 or visit www.BikeNewYork.org/education
Sunday, May 4
• Birding with Friends of Blue Heron. Clove Lake Park. All ages. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 981-4002
• Sleeping Beauty. An exuberant musical that thills & delights the whole audience. St. George Theatre. 718 442-2900
• Animal of the Month Club. Dazzling Dragonflies. Search for animals in the preserve. Ages 6-11. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Yankee Peddler Day. Antiques, crafts & collectibles market (raindate 5/18). The SI Historical Society Women’s Auxiliary, 718 351-1611
• Early Birding. Blue Heron Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• International Firefighter’s Day. Clowns for safety presentation. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Field and Roadside Flora and Fauna. How to identify flowers and more. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 967-3542
• Bike New York. Commerce Bank FIve Boro Bike Tour. Festival at Fort Wadsworth. For more info call 212 932-2453
• Happy Herp-Day. Frogs, toads & turtles and snakes. Blue Heron Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Staten Island Reptile & Amphibian Educational Expo. Live reptiles on hand. Free event. Urban Pk Rgrs, 718 967-3542
Sundays, May 4 & 11
•Boating Safety Course. Offered by the SI Power Squadron. Must attend both sessions to receive credit. Great Kills Park Educ. Field Station, 718 987-6790
Sundays, May 4 & 18
• An Evening Ramble in the Bramble. Hear the sounds of the day that give way to evening. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 967-3542
Sundays, May 4 & 24
• Spring Birding Hike. Greenbelt Nature Ctr, 718 351-3450
Monday, May 5
• Toddler TIme Play. Play, rhymes, stories, Ages 2 w/caregiver. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Lantern Tour of Fort Wadsworth. Historic sites of the fort by night. Prereg. Ft. Wadsworth Visitor Ctr., 718 354-4500
• Wildflower Walk I. Wolfe’s Pond Park. SI Museum, 727-1135
Tuesday, May 6
• Krafty Kids. Wiggle, hop or fly. Ages 4-10 w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 227-8839
•Todt Hill-Teddies. Playtime & picture book stories. Bring teddy. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Workshop. Legal issues pertaining to individuals with special needs. Prereg. Jewish Ctr., of Family & Children’s Services, 718 698-5307
Wednesday, May 7
• Pre-School Storytime. Stories, rhymes, easy craft. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• The Women’s Guild of the SI Mental Health Society’s Annual Spring Luncheon, 718 442-2225
Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8
• The Ugly Duckling. Center for the Arts at CSI. Enrichment for the Arts, 718 982-5678
Thursday, May 8
• Israel Rocks Birthday Blowout. Climb the inflatable “Masada”, have your face painted & more. SI JCC, 718 745-5243
• Junior Reactors. Create a tiny world of atoms. Prereg. Ages 6-12. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Explore and Discover: House About It - Help Build Our House. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Powerful You! Women’s Gatherings. Insights & tools for women from all walks of life who seek to live rich, authentic & balanced lives. For info contact 718 608-1640
Friday, May 9
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “Shrek The Third!” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 273-2060
• Lantern Tour of Fort Wadsworth. Historic sites of the fort by night. Prereg. Ft. Wadsworth Visitor Ctr., GNRA, 718 354-4500
• Wildflower II Walk. Bloomingdale Park. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
• Doodlebug Funtime: Series I. Storytelling, music & crafts. Prereg. Ages 18 mos - 4 yrs w/caregiver. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 227-8839
• Mother’s Day Craft. Ages 4-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
Saturday, May 10
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “Titanic” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 273-6369
• Mother’s Day Craft. Make Mom a nature wreath. Ages 6+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Astronomy Night. A tour of the evening sky. Great Kills Model Airplane Field. GNRA, 718 987-6790
• R.E.A.D. With Mudge. Children read aloud to a registered therapy dog & licensed handler. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Kids and Kritters: Birding with Mom. Look and listen to the returning birds. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Craft included. Prereg. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 917 751-0071
• Puppet Workshop and Shows. Free puppet-making & fun story improvisations. For kids & their families. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 718 447-8256
• Careers with Animals Workshop Series: Veterinarian. Grades 6-9. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Kids and Kritters. Pre-k and kindergarten adventure seekers. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Jr. Zoofari Volunteers Sign-Up Day. Students 9th grade & older sign up & learn about being a volunteer at the Zoofari camp. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Early Birding. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Wildflower Hike. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
• Annual Alzheimer’s Run. At Midland Beach Turtle Circle. For more info call 718 667-7110
• A Tribute to Big Bands. St. George Theatre, 718 442-2900
• Fresh Kills Tour/Fresh Kills Landfill. Registration required. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks
• Maps “n” More. Learn to use a map and compass. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Fun Family Camping. Pitch a tent, build a campfire & go on a night hike. Meet at comfort station at Willowbrook Pk. Limited tents provided. Urban Park Rangers. Register 5/4. Call 718 967-3542
• Big Day Bird Count. All day. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11
• M Is For MOM. Bring your own picture & make a frame. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sundays, May 10 & 17
• America’s Boating Course. Offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1402. To receive credit, must attend both days. Prereg. Great Kills Park Education Field Station, 718 987-6790
Sunday, May 11 • Mother’s Day
• Bringing Up Baby Focus Tour. Guided Tour which highlights homes of ordinary families from 1695-1860. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
• Mother’s Day Craft. Make something special for Mom. Blue Heron Park, UPR, 718 967-3542
• Mother’s Day Hike. Greenbelt Nature Ctr., 718-351-3450
• A View From the Top. A tour of Battery Weed. Prereg. Ft. Wadsworth Visitor Ctr., GNRA, 718 354-4500
• Spring Migration. Observe the spring migrants. Great Kills Park Educ. Field Station, GNRA, 718 967-6790
Monday, May 12
See page 1 of Family Calendar for on-going events.
Tuesday, May 13
• Toddler Time. Play, rhymes, stories. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
• Junior Reactors. Create a tiny world of atoms. Ages 6-12. Prereg. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• Pre-School Program. Stories & craft for preschoolers. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Baby Time. Birth to 24 months. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Wednesday, May 14
• Nature Program. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Pre-School Program. Books, finger plays & more. Prereg. 2-5. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Craft Program. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
• After-School Programs. Explore the National Park Service portable discovery station & learn about native plants & animals. Ages 8-11. Huguenot Library, 718 984-4636
• Craft. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15
• Bugs and Balloons. Center for the Arts at CSI. Enrichment Through the Arts, 718 982-5678
Thursday, May 15
• Target Third Thursday. Free admission 3 -6. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Workshop. Legal issues pertaining to individuals with special needs. Prereg. Jewish Bd. of Family & Children’s Services, 718 698-5307
Friday, May 16
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “Grease” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 273-6369
• Pre-School Story Time. Ages 3-5. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Chinese Auction. Youth Board of Director’s, Alzheimer’s Foundation of SI, 718 667-7110
Saturday, May 17
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “Young Frankenstein” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot, 718 273-6369
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. Midnight Special. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 273-6369
• Kids and Kritters: S-S-S-NAKES. Craft, story or game. Prereg. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 917 751-0071
• Adopt A Soldier. Accepting donations for solders in Iraq. Toiletries, snacks, stationary, recreation/entertainment items & more. Drop off items accepted. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley. Stanley Lambchop gets mailed around the world in search of this unusual problem. Center for the Arts at CSI, 718 982-2497
• Jr. Science Club: Gears & Simple Machines. The Big Bike Day. Big wheels turn all day. Ages 8-13. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
• Decorative Plant Labels. How to make gorgeous copper plant labels. Ages 11+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• It’s My Park Day. Get to know your park and your neighbors while helping to maintain the park. High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 667-2156
• Park to Park: Triboro Tour/Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Join the Rangers for a ferry trip. Tour ends in Brooklyn. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Kids Walk for Kids and Health Expo. Music, rides, health screenings & more. SI University Hospital. The Joseph Maffeo Foundation. At the Richmond County Bank Ballpark, 718 227-6331
•Ancient Trees of Wolfe’s Pond Park. Spring Memorial Walk, 2 miles. Protectors, 718 761-7496
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18
• Caterpillar Changes. Create a creepy crawly caterpillar. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sunday, May 18
• Shear Madness. Sheep Shearing. Get a haircut yourself. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Parent and Child Sensory Safari. Ages 3-6. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Natural Science Club: Natural Detectives. Nocturnal animals. Ages 8-12. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 967-3542
• Early Birding. Blue Heron 718 967-3542
• The Birds of Spring. Birds & butterflies, blooms & boughs, bumblebees & more. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-352
• Warbler Walk. Clove Lakes Park. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
• Birding for Absolute Beginners. Learn the basics of binoculars, field guides & have fun. Ages 6+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Nuts About Squirrels. Blue Heron Park, UPR, 718 967-3542
• Walking Tour of Moravian Cemetery. 2205 Richmond Rd., 718 351-0136
• Yoga. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., 718 356-0106
• Concert. Masterclasses with Elizabeth McCullough (voice). Musical Chairs Ensemble. High School & college students admitted free. At SI JCC, 718 907-3488
Monday, May 19
• Sunset Moonrise Walk. High Rock Park. Protectors, 718 761-7496
Tuesday, May 20
• Krafty Kids. Wiggle, hop of fly. Ages 4-10 w/caregiver. Prereg. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr, 718 227-8839
• Molly’s Rock Opera. Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble. Ages 4-10. Prereg. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• After-School Program. Explore the National Park Service portable discovery station & learn about native plants & animals. Ages 8-11. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• Computer Class: Laptop. Ages 5-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Pre-School Story & Craft. Ages 5+. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Tuesday-Thursday, May 20 - 22
• Squeaky Clean. Center for the Arts at CSI. Enrichment Through the Arts, 718 982-5678
Wednesday, May 21
See page 1 of Family Calendar for on-going events.
Thursday, May 22
• Current Events. Ages 5-11. Take a tour on the electron freeway. Prereg. Ages 6-12. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Toddler Time. Ages 2 & 3. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
• Natural History Walk. All Ages. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
Friday, May 23
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “The Wizard of Oz” at the Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 227-6369
• Doodlebug FunTime: Series II. Storytelling, music & crafts. Prereg. Ages 18 mos- 4 yrs w/caregiver. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 227-8839
• Toddler Time. Play, rhymes, stories. Ages 2 w/caregiver. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Craft. Ages 6-12. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Chimpanzee Family Life & Society. A discussion of the study of chimpanzee family life & society. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 967-3542
• Horseshoe Hunt. Witness a ritual that has taken place for millions of years. Conference House Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
Saturday, May 24
• Downtown Drive-In Movies. “Dream Girls.” Richmond County Ballpark parking lot. 718 273-6369
• Kids and Kritters. Rachel Carson’s Birthday. Games, crafts & hike. Ages 5-7 w/parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 967-3542
• Apartment Pets. The Pros and Cons of selecting your pet. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 967-3542
• Basic Canoeing. Instruction & life jackets provided. Fire-come, first-served. Urban Park Rangers, Willowbrook Park, 718 967-3542
• Birding with Friends of Blue Heron Park. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. All ages. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 967-3542
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25
• Build a Greenhouse. Start your own garden inside. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sunday, May 25
• Enrichment Workshop “Ribbit.” A great afternoon making a froggy craft. SI Zoo, 718 273-2060
• Explorers of the Wild: Importance of the Insect World. Six-legged arthropods. Ages 6-12. Blue Heron Nat. Ctr., 718 967-3542
• History Club: Women of Staten Island. Learn about the most influential women of S.I.’s History. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Walking Tour of Moravian Cemetery. 2205 Richmond Road. 718 351-0136
Monday, May 26 • MEMORIAl DAY
• Memorial Day 4-Mile Run. Run in memory of Veterans & 9-11 victims. For more info see School & Community News.
• Memorial Day Parade. Meet at Hart Blvd. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of SI, 718 667-7110
• Memorial Day-Coastal Plant Dune Walk. Dry & salty conditions for plants. Protectors, 718 761-7496
• Basic Canoeing. Instructions & life jackets provided. First-come, first-served. Wolfe’s Pond Park. UPR, 718 967-3542
Tuesday, May 27
• Current Events. Elements in the world of circuit electricity. Ages 6-12. Presented by Mad Science of SI. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• Bedtime Stories with a Friend. Wear your pajamas. Stories & finger rhymes. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
Wednesday, May 28
See page 1 of Family Calendar for on-going events.
Thursday, May 29
• Teddy Time Story Time. Pajamas & teddy bears are encouraged. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Bedtime Stories. Bring your teddy & wear pajamas. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Friday, May 30
• Pre-School Program. Books, finger plays & more. Ages 2-5. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
Friday & Saturday, May 30 & 31
• Butterfly Beading. Design a butterfly & bead it yourself. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Saturday, May 31
• Kids Open Mic Afternoon. Share your songs, jokes, special stories. Everything Goes Book Cafe, 718 447-8256
• New York World’s Fair Movie Clips. From 1964 & 1965, all-new lineup of movies & tv shows about NY’s legendary exposition. Ft. Wadsworth Ctr., GNRA, 718 354-4500
• Walk on the Wild-Side. The world of edible & medicinal plants. All ages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Nature Story Theatre. Laugh & listen to the Clay Pit Puppets. Ages 3-6. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Fresh Kills Tour/Fresh Kills Landfill. Registration required. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks
Sunday, June 1
• Community Day and Quilt Show. Meet townsfolk & tradesmen. Demo’s throughout the day. Free Admission. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Monday, June 2
• Antique and Classic Car Show. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of SI, 718 667-7110
• Natural Science Club: Reptile Adaptations. Live specimens & observations of local populations in spring pond. Ages 8-12. Blue Heron Nature Ctr, 718 967-3542
• Concert. Masterclasses with Mich Rossi. Creative music improv workshop. Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble. High school & college students admitted free. SI JCC, 718 907-3488
• Walking Tour of Moravian Cemetery. 2205 Richmond Rd. 718 351-0136
• Butterflies. The many butterflies of Blue Heron Park. 718 967-3542
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