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!

Can’t make it out this weekend? Check out our calendar of events to stay updated on everything fun happening in Staten Island all month long!

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Staten Island Anti-Prom 2026

Join Staten Island Anti-Prom for fashion, music, books, snacks, and much more! Get ready to dance the night away and hang out at The New York Public Library’s free annual summer party. Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions.

Friday, May 8, 6:30 pm – 9 pm
St. George Library Center, 5 Central Avenue

Kids Club: Mother’s Day Flower Stamped Card and Thumbprint Necklace

Make you mom feel special with a handmade flower stamped card, and a thumbprint necklace gift just for her!

Saturday, May 9, 10 am – 12 pm
Michaels at the Pergament Mall, 2795 Richmond Ave.

Farm Day

Gear up for a day of farmyard fun at the Staten Island Zoo! Get up close for sheep shearing thrills and uncover the secrets behind how the zoo cares for animals that call Children’s Center home. Join us for a fantastic day packed with woolly wonders that is fun for all ages! Professional sheep shearer Pete Sepe of Sepe Farms will demonstrate how the wool is expertly sheared! Free with Zoo admission.

May 9 – 10, 11 am – 2 pm
Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway

Modern Marionette: Where the Wild Things Are

Join the Modern Marionette Company for a fun retelling of this favorite tale, based on the 1963 children’s book about a boy who sails to an island that is home to creatures called “Wild Things.” Learn all about marionettes as you follow Max on his adventures and his surprising discovery.

Saturday, May 9, 4 pm – 4:45 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Mother’s Day Basic Canoeing

Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.

Sunday, May 10, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Wolfe’s Pond Park, Cornelia Ave. and Chester Ave.

Mother’s Day: Mommy & Mini, Prana in the Park

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful blend of connection, movement, and joy at this Mommy & Mini experience.

Sunday, May 10, 11 am – 12:45 pm
Clove Lakes Park near The Stone House, 1150 Clove Road

ShopRite Kidz Cook: French Toast

Join the ShopRite Kidz Cook team at the museum! In today’s class young cooks will learn to make the famous breakfast dish French Toast.

Sunday, May 10, 12 pm – 4 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr.

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