
Things To Do This Weekend in Staten Island
There are so many amazing activities happening for families every weekend in Staten Island, and a whole bunch of events just waiting to be added to your family fun list! The next few days are packed with exciting, family-friendly happenings, so make your plans now. Take a look at our list of fantastic events going on this weekend!
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Photos with The Bunny
Hop on over and take unforgettable pics with The Bunny! Get those adorable outfits ready and everyone say “carrots”! Plus, hop into the fun at the KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every hour on the hour, kids can dance along with Bunny to upbeat KIDZ BOP hits and easy-to-follow moves.
March 6 – April 4, Various Times & Sensory Times
Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave.
Storytime with Literacy, Inc.
Join guest hosts Literacy, Inc. (LINC) for an enchanting journey through the pages of books as they bring captivating stories to life in an interactive storytime. All ages welcome!
March 20, 4 pm – 4:45 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr.
Beginner Stargazing
Join stargazing at the Gericke Farm! Learn about different constellations, the stories behind them, and view them through a telescope.
March 20, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Gericke Farm, 2876 Arthur Kill Road
Spring Mud Painting Masterpieces
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they celebrate the coming of Spring and the renewal it brings! Get those hands dirty while creating a nature-inspired masterpiece using various types of dirt and clay collected from all around Staten Island!
March 21, 11 am – 12:30 pm
High Rock Park, 200 Nevada Ave.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Event
Join NYC Parks to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with Staten Island Recreation. Participants can enjoy sports clinics in flag football, basketball, pickleball, fitness hula hoops, and Double-Dutch, along with an energizing fitness class. The NYC Parks Robotics team will also present a live demonstration you won’t want to miss!
March 21, 11 am – 2 pm
Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Ave.
Signs of Spring Guided Hike
Celebrate the Spring Equinox and look for the beginning signs of spring on a guided hike through the park!
March 21, 1 pm – 3 pm
Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center, 2351 Veteran’s Road West
Women’s History Month: Alice Austen
Celebrate Women’s History Month with NYC Parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk alongside Buono Beach and The Alice Austen House and learn all about Alice Austen’s impact on Staten Island culture, gender roles and early American photography. Rangers and patrons will walk the grounds of the historic Alice Austen House and make their own art inspired by Alice’s work.
March 22, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Alice Austin Park, Edgewater St., Hylan Blvd., Abbott St.
Story Time and Craft: Frogs
Join in a story (or two) about frogs, make a fun frog craft, and, weather permitting, take a short hike to the vernal pools where frogs lay eggs.
March 22, 11 am – 12 pm
Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave.
Hoppy Days Market by Faire and Flourish
Celebrate Easter at Hoppy Days Market, a festive spring pop-up market by Faire and Flourish! Join for an afternoon of shopping, food, a live DJ, and community. This cheerful spring market brings together local vendors, makers, and small businesses offering unique finds, delicious treats, and handmade goods.
March 22, 12 pm– 4 pm
Marbella Mediterranean Restaurant, 24 Navy Pier
Binx the Reptile Guy – Dino Scales & Tails
Go on a thrilling journey through time where ancient reptiles meet their modern-day cousins! Join Binx the Reptile Guy and a live cast of real reptiles – like sulcata and Russian tortoises, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and pythons Ed & Eddie – for a fun, educational, and interactive experience.
March 22, 4 pm – 4:45 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum. 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M


