Saturday, June 28
• Nature Story Theatre . Laugh & listen to the Clay Pit Puppets. Ages 3-6. Prereg. Clay Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Video Gaming Program. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
• Basic Yoga. A relaxing afternoon while learning yoga. Adults. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Fresh Kills Tour. Registration required. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks
• Outdoor Concert on the Pavillion. Musical performance by the SI Philharmonic Orchestra. The Conference House Park, 718 984-6046
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29
• Three Little Fish and Big Bad Shark. Read the story & make up your own little fish. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sunday, June 29
•Beach Concert and Fireworks. Celebrate America concert & fireworks. Wolfe’s Pond Park. (rain date 6/30). Borough President James P. Molinaro, 718 816-2133
• Birding for Absolute Beginners. Learn the basics of binoculars, field guides & have fun. Ages 6+. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Animal Olympics. Meet & compete against the Zoo’s best climbers, hoppers & runners. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Early Birding. Urban Park Rangers. Blue Heron Park, 718 967-3542
Monday, June 30
• Bedtime Stories. Bring your teddy bear & wear your pj’s. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Tuesday, July 1
See Page 1 of Family Calendar for on-going events.
Wednesday, July 2
• Summer Open Village. History comes alive as costumed interpreters live, work & play throughout the villa. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
Thursday, July 3
• Crafts-Butterfly Magnets. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Explore and Discover-House About It. Beaver Homes. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Read Aloud & Craft. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Friday, July 4
• Independence Day Celebration. An old-fashioned community celebration. Historic Richmondtown, 718 351-1611
• 98th Travis Independence Day Parade. Marching, string & clown bands, antique cars, and more. Travis resident
Edward V. Matusiak to be the Grand Marshall. Rain or shine. For more info visit www.travisparade.org
• 80th Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament. Supplies provided. Ages 4-14. Willowbrook Park. The Zimmer Club Youth Conservation, 718 948-9599
• Concert. A great performance featuring American patriotic & popular tunes. Alice Austen House Museum, 718 816-4500
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence-South Shore. Fireworks. SI OutLOUD. The Conference House, 718 907-0709
Saturday, July 5
• Kids Workshop: Birdhouse. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. Info at www.siparent.com Kids Activities
• Moses Mountain Hike. Explore streams, forests & geology. High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Beautiful Bees. Buzz around the park. Blue Heron Nature Center, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Games Night. Scrabble, chess, backgammon and more. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 718 447-8256
• Astronomy Night. A tour of the evening sky. Great Kills, Model Airplane Field. GNRA, 718 987-6790
• Forest Ecology. Do exploring at the Conference House Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Bike Safety. How to get a helmet to fit. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sat & Sun, July 5 & 6
• Pretend Pyrotechnics. Assemble your own fake fire crackers. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sunday, July 6
• Composting. View several different working compost bins. Blue Heron Nature Center, 718 967-3542
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Fireworks. SI OutLOUD. Ft. Wadsworth. GNRA, 718 907-0709
• Maps “n” More. The basics of maps and compasses. Willowbrook Park off Eton Place. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Seine and Search. Native American technique of seining. Great Kills Park Bch Center, GNRA, 718 987-6790
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence. All ages welcome. Bring chair. SI OutLOUD. Ft. Wadsworth Overlook, GNRA, 718 354-4500
Monday, July 7
• The Caterpillar Hunter. A play. Ages 4-12. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
Mon & Thurs, July 7 & 10
• Junior Rangers. Varying topics. Prereg. Great Kills Park. GNRA, 718 987-6790
Tuesday, July 8
• Click-on for Children. Ages 6-11..Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
• Bedtime Story Hour. All ages. Teddy Bears encouraged to attend. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Preschool Program. Stories & craft for preschoolers. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1492
• Crafts-Bug Mobiles. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• NY Philharmonic Concert. Enjoy a wonderful night out at The Richmond County Bank Ballpark. Free. Fireworks
follow every show. 212 875-5709 or visit www.NYPhil.org
Tues-Thurs, July 8- 10
• Auditions: The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Sea View Playwright’s Theatre. Brielle Ave., 718 351-7739
Wed, July 9
• Reading to Mack. Ages 5+. Prereg. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Preschool Program. Books, finger plays & more. Ages 2-5. Prereg. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Craft Program. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
Thurs, July 10
• Starlight Concert. Silver Lake Park, B P Molinaro, 718 816-2133 www.statenislandusa.com
• Big Jeff Sing-Along. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Powerful You! Women’s Gatherings. Insights & tools for women. 718 608-1640
• On Top Of Spaghetti. Help a dashing plumber with leaks. Paper Bag Players. Ages 4+. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• Summer Crafts. School age. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
• Explore & Discover-House About It. Ant Homes. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Friday, July 11
• Family Camping. Pitch a tent, build a campfire & go on a night hike. Willowbrook Park. To Register call 718 967-3542 on July 7.
• Pre-story Story Time. Ages 3-5. Prereg. South Beach Library. 718 816-5834
• Evening Wildlife Walk. Ages 8+. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Walk-In Classics. All-time favorite, “Airplane” on the lawn at 8pm. Free. Snug Harbor, 718 448-2500
Saturday, July 12
• Barbeque and Picnic. Old-fashioned music, fun and games. Greenbelt Recreation Center, 718 667-2165
• Forever Wild. Tribute to one of S.I.’s most famous naturalists, William T. Davis. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Sandcastle Lighthouse. Arts & crafts. Supplies provided. All ages. Prereg. Miller Field Ranger Station, 718 351-6970
• Fresh Kills Tour/Fresh Kills Landfill. To register visit www.nyc.gov/parks
• Insect Insanity. A walk through Willowbrook Park to observe a variety of insects. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Pen & Paws. Use the animals for inspiration for writing your book. Ages 10+. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Native Tree Identification Hike. How to attract wildlife to your backyard. All ages. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Kids & Critters. Pre-K and K adventure seekers. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Video Gaming Program. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
• Lessons From the Sock Drawer. A free showing of the latest Veggietales release. Bethel Evangelical Free Church. For more info visit www.bethesi.org
• Forest Restorations. Gloves, tools, plants provided. Protectors, 718 761-7496
• WaFoo Summer Concert Series. Unique and original sound. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Traditional Dinner. Enjoy a colonial style food cooked in the historic village. SI Historical Society, 718 351-1611
Sat & Sun, July 12 & 13
• Sand Painting. Colored sand & glue are all you need to make a masterpiece. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Saturdays, July 12 & 19
• America’s Boating Course. Offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla 1402. Both days required for credit. Prereg. Education Field, Great Kills Park. GNRA, 718 966-4496 or 718 448-6879
Sunday, July 13
• Canoeing Basics. A peaceful ride on the water. Instruction & life jackets provided. Willowbrook Park. Urban Park Rangers,
718 967-3542
• Animal of the Month Club. Search for animals in the preserve. Ages 5-12. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Radical Rocks. Explore a variety of rocks. The Conference House Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-967-3542
• Battery Weed Open House. Learn the history of Battery Weed. Fort Wadsworth, Battery Weed. GNRA, 718 354-4500
• Luau Themed Cookout. Rides and waterslides for the kids. Bethel Evangelical Free Church. www.bethelsi.org
• Summer Sundays. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor stage featuring Professor Louie and the Crowmatrix. Free. Snug Harbor, 718 448-2500
• Dragonflies Demystified. See them up close and personal. Greenbelt Nature Ctr., 718 351-3450
Sundays, July 13 & 27
• A La Carte. Explore the National Park Service portable discover station. Ongoing activities. Great Kills Beach Center, GNRA, 718 987-6790
Monday, July 14
• Dinosaurs and More. See amazing fossils & memorabilia. Make a clay fossil mold. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Friendship Bracelet Craft. Ages 8-12. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
Tuesday, July 15
• Preschool Story and Craft. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
Wednesday, July 16
• Picture Pie Animals. Ages 5-7. Prereg. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Summer Craft. Ages 6-12. Prereg. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Sand Art Craft Program. Ages 5-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
• Baby Time. Ages birth to 18 months. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• The Good, the bad and the bugly. Ages 7-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
Thursday, July 17
• Starlight Concert. Clove Lake Park. BP Molinaro, 718 816-2133 or visit www.statenislandusa.org
• Explore and Discover-House About It. Spider Webs. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Read Aloud & Craft. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Drop in Craft. Create craft out of everyday material. Ages 4+. Richmondtown Library, 718 718 668-0413
Friday, July 18
• Kids Project Puppet Show. Accepting differences - Understanding kids with disabilities. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Toddler Time. Ages 18 mos to 3 years. Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
• Circus Tales. Folk tales with puppets, clown makeup and stilts. Ages 6-12. Tottenville Library, 718 718 984-0945
• Tongue Twister Contest. Ages 6-12. Prereg. South Beach Zoo, 718 816-5834
• The Good, the bad and the bugly. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Kids’ Game Time. School Age. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Saturday, July 19
• Canoe Adventure. Ride through tidal waters of Lemon Creek. Call on 7/14 to register. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Explore Richmond Creek. High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Garden Ornaments. Make decorative hanging ornaments. Ages 12+. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Yoga for Children. Basic yoga class for kids. Ages 5+. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Native American Pathways. Conference House Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Quilling-Adults. Learn a popular craft. Prereg. Ft Wadsworth Mont Sec House,718 354-4500
• WaFoo Summer Concert Series. Unique and original sound. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• Kites. Build kites then launch them. Materials provided. Prereg. Miller Field Ranger Station, GNRA, 718 351-6970
• Parenting Workshop-Shepherding A Child’s Heart. “Should we try to be their friends or their parents?” Bethel Evangelical Free Church. For more info visit www.bethelsi.org
• Family Art Workshop: Nature Collage. Create a 3-D collage. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
• Starlight Concert. Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Boro Pres Molinaro, 718 816-2133 or visit www.statenislandusa.org
Sat & Sun, July 19 & 20
• The States Island Ballet: Family Series Program. Free for children 12 & under. The New York International Choreographers Festival. Call 718 980-0500 or visit statenislandballet.org
• Leather Craft. Traditional techniques used by 19th century American harness makers. SI Museum, 718 727-1135
• Celebrate the Solstice. Let the sunshine in by making sun puppets. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
Sunday, July 20
• Forest Fanfares. String Quartet at High Rock Park. Free. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players. SIChamberPlayers.com
• Park Pick-Up. Gloves & bags provided. Blue Heron Nature Ctr., Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Geology Walk. Walk around the unique geology of Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1967
• Living Log. Take a peek in search of snakes, worms, insects & more. Willowbrook Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Photography Hike. How to zoom into nature’s highlights. Ages 10-22. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
• Animal Sens-ations. Compare your senses with different animals. SI Zoo, 718 442-310
• Summer Sundays. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor stage featuring. Free. Art Lillard & the On Time Quartet. Snug Harbor, 718 448-2500
Monday, July 21
• Tales for the Teeny Tiny. Preschool age. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
• Rubber Stamp Act. Ages 6-11. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Tuesday, July 22
• Russian American Kids Circus. At CSI Enrichment Through the Arts, 718 982-5678
• Rubber Stamp Act. Ages 6-11. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Parenting Workshop- “Shepherding A Child’s Heart. “ Raising children of all ages. on S.I. Bethel Evangelical Free Church. www.bethelsi.org
Wednesday, July 23
• Craft Program. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
• Pajama Story Time. Pre & school age. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Thursday, July 24
• Starlight Concert. Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Boro Pres. Molinaro, 718 816-2133 or visit www.statenislandusa.org
• Family Story Hour. For families with children ages 5+. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Story Songs. Ages 4-12. Prereg. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Explore and Discover-House About It. Squirrels’ nests. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Read Aloud & Craft. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Tales for the Teeny Tiny. Ages 3-5 w/caregiver. Richmondtown Library, 718 442-1416
Friday, July 25
• Preschool Program. Books, finger plays & more. Ages 2-5.Prereg. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
• The Caterpillar Hunter. All ages. Pajamas & teddy bears can attend to. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Evening Wildlife Walks. Ages 8+. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Crafts-Spiders. Ages 5-12. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Create your Bug. Crafts. Ages 7-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Kites Eye View. Explore the grounds & fortifications. Ft. Wadsworth, Ft. Tompkins Glacis, 718 354-4500
Saturday, July 26
• Careers with Animals Workshop Series: Marine Biologist. Skills needed for a career. Gr 6-9. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
• Sixth Annual Melville Festival. Selections read from SI OutLOUD, Moby Dick and enjoy their music. All ages. Ft. Wadsworth. GNRA, 718 354-4500
• Greenbelt to Gateway Walk. 3 mile to & back walk. Prereg. Protectors, 718 761-7496
• Hike to Reed’s Basket Willow Swamp. Hike the Yellow Trail. High Rock Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Fresh Kills Tour/Fresh Kills Landfill. To register visit www.nyc.gov/parks.
• The Great Swamp Hike. Willowbrook Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Bat Bonanza. Night hike. Blue Heron Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Herbal Workshops: Magic of Mint. Recipes, tips, fun. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Weather Watch. Learn what to watch for about weather. Ages 5+. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
• Make and Break Codes. How the military communicated during the Civil War in secret. Ages 8-12. Prereg. Battery Weed, Ft. Wadsworth. GNRA, 718 354-4500
Sat & Sun, July 26 & 27
• Simply Cool. Design & decorate an Asian inspired fan. SI Children’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Sunday, July 27
• Summer Sundays. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor stage featuring The Lost Cord Trio Swing Street Ensemble. Free. Snug Harbor, 718 448-2500
• Forest Fanfares. Woodwind Quintet at High Rock Park. Free. The SI Chamber Music Players. www.SIChamberPlayers.com
• History Club. Learn origins of names of S.I. streets & parks. Blue Heron Nature Center, 718 967-3542
• Dynamic Decomposers. Why decomposers are important for our environment? Conference House Park, Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542
• Interesting Insect Inspection. Practice your detective skills. Ages 5+. Clay Pit Ponds 718 967-1976
• Parent and Child Sensory Safari. Discover the outdoors. Ages 3-6. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976
Monday, July 28
• Bugapalooza. School age. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
Tuesday, July 29
• Parenting Workshop-Shepherding A Child’s Heart. “Should we try to be their friends or their parents?” Bethel Evangelical Free Church. www.bethelsi.org
• Summer Songs with Caroline. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
Wednesday, July 30
• Let’s Play Wii. Ages 5-7. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Woodland Fairy-making Workshop. Create your own woodland fairy or wizard to take home. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
• Concert. Enjoy the sounds of The Delphonics. Mahoney Playground. CityParks Foundation. www.CityParksFoundation.org
Thursday, July 31
• Starlight Concert. Alice Austen House. Boro Pres Molinaro, 718 816-2133 or visit www.statenislandusa.org
• Bedtime Stories. Ages 3+. Bring your teddy, wear pj’s. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Explore and Discover-House About It. Bird House. SI Children’s Mus, 718 273-2060
Friday, August 1
See page 1 of Family Calendar for on-going events.
Saturday, August 2
• Explore and Discover-House About It. Bird House. SI Children’s Mus, 718 273-2060
• WaFoo Summer Concert Series. Unique and original sound. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Wildlife Film Festival. Animal/nature films geared for families. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101
Sat & Sun, August 2 & 3
• Imagination Painting. Create a design-paint it- and see what story it tells. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Dog Days of Summer Hike. Hike with your canine companion. Prereg. Greenbelt Nat. Center, 718 351-3450
Sunday, August 3
• All Children’s Event. Face painting, games, arts & crafts, stilt walkers, balloon mobile & more. The Carousel for All Children. Boro Pres Molinaro, 718 816-2133 or visit www.statenislandusa.com
• Summer Sundays. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor stage featuring Bindlestiff family Cirkus. Free. Snug Harbor, 718 448-2500
• A La Carte. Explore National Park Service portable discover station. Great Kills Beach Center, GNRA, 718 987-6790
• ASPCA Presentation. What your pet wants you to know. SI Children’s Mus, 273-2060
• Forest Fanfares. Jazz Quartet at High Rock Park. Free. The Staten Island Chamber Music Players. www.SIChamberPlayers.com
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