Things To Do This Weekend in Staten Island

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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Walk-In Workshop! Little Lucky Charms

In this month’s hands-on art workshop, participants will create their very own charms and tokens using air-dry clay, gems, beads, and markers. Young artists will start with a clay shape of their choosing, a star, a heart, or maybe a circle. Then, they will add items such as plastic beads and gems, and then add a little colored marker to complete their very own masterpiece.
Wednesdays – Fridays, 1 – 4 pm, January 2nd through January 30th
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Maple Tap Fest 2026

Volunteer to tap all the maple trees that will be used for the entire 2026 maple syrup season. Includes up to a 1-mile hike.
Saturday, January 31, 10 am – 12 pm & 1 – 3 pm
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, 2351 Veterans Rd. West

Charlotte’s Web Pop-Up featuring IlluminArt!

Catch a special pop-up interactive storytime with performers from Charlotte’s Web, adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette and produced by IlluminArt Productions. Stay for a craft afterwards, based on the beloved book by E.B. White!
Saturday, January 31, 3 pm – 4 pm
Port Richmond Library, 75 Bennett Street

Discover the Magic of Magician Magical Matt at the Museum

Prepare to be amazed! This close-up magician will captivate you with mind-blowing sleight of hand, dazzling card tricks, fascinating mentalism, and jaw-dropping coin magic. This magical experience is fun, engaging, and suitable for all ages. Don’t miss the enchantment!
Saturday, January 31, 4 pm – 5 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Cabin Fever Reliever Candle Making Workshop

Candle Making: Create your own taper candles at Historic Richmond Town! Learn about the history of lighting in early America, and dip your own working candles to take home!
Sunday, February 1, 12 pm – 3 pm
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave.

Practice Reading with a Pooch

Therapy dogs from Luv on a Leash are eager to hear stories read to them by guests. The dogs are well-trained, registered, and insured therapy dogs who love literature and will listen without judgment or comment. They hope to help children improve their reading ability, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of books.
Sunday, February 1, 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Staten Island Childrens Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Astronomy: The Snow Moon

Winter is a prime season for stargazing. The cold air clears the night sky of clouds and creates ideal conditions for seeing the stars, planets, and other celestial highlights. Join the Urban Park Rangers and Freshkills Park educators to gaze at the night sky through a telescope and learn about February’s Full Moon, which is referred to as the “Snow Moon”.
Sunday, February 1, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Freshkills North Park Entrance in Freshkills Park, 350 Wild Avenue

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