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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Book Swap and Upcycled Paper Crafts with Richmondtown NYPL: Climate Week

Climate Week is a great time to share resources on our shared planet. Share your creative ideas, your smiles, and your generous spirit as Richmondtown Library and Greenbelt Educators host a book exchange and upcycled paper craft workshop. Take home something new to read, and, using paper and other second-hand materials, craft something that a special someone is sure to love.

Friday, September 25, 3 pm – 4 pm
Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave.

Maker Park Radio’s 5th Annual Punk Rock Mini-Golf

Celebrated independent community radio station Maker Park Radio is closing out its 2026 summer season with the return of Punk Rock Mini-Golf, back for its fifth year, with five nights of punk-themed mayhem, 20+ bands, and the legendary 9-hole punk rock mini-golf course. All events include mini-golf all day and bands starting at 5 pm.

Saturday, Sept. 25th  & Sunday, Sept.  26th, 3 pm
Maker Park, 450 Front Street

Aladdin Movie Screening and Sing-Along

Join a movie screening of the beloved 1992 animated film Aladdin as part of the 2026 “Better on the Big Screen” Movie Series, sponsored by Williams Eye Works and Richmond University Medical Center. Don’t miss the Sing-Along and Costume Parade with Tinny Kenny Jones and Meet & Greet with Princess Jasmine in the Lobby!

Friday, September 25, 6 pm
St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St.

Movies Under the Stars: Top Gun

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

Friday, September 25, 7 pm – 10 pm
Lemon Creek Park, Bayview Avenue and Johnston Terrace

Free Scout Fest 2026: Family Fun and Activities

Join Pack 2 and Troop 2 Westerleigh for Scout Fest 2026, a free day of family fun! Enjoy games, inflatables, Scout demonstrations, food, community resources, and opportunities to learn about Scouting. Pack 2 welcomes boys in kindergarten through fifth grade, and Troop 2 welcomes boys ages 11–17. No Scouting experience is required. Walk-ins welcome. Rain or shine!

Saturday, September 26, 10 am – 4 pm
Immanuel Union Church, 693 Jewett Ave.

Jackie Bouquio Silver Jubilee

Join us as we celebrate the Silver Jubilee of our beloved museum team member, Jackie Bouquio! Stop by the Walk-In Workshop to celebrate Jackie‘s 25 years of dedication by creating art alongside Jackie and our museum team. While another staff member takes care of the supplies and activities, Jackie will be doing what she does best – chatting with visitors, making art, and celebrating with the community she has helped inspire for the past 25 years.

Saturday, September 26, 1 pm – 4 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Staten Island Water Lantern Festival

The Staten Island Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.

Saturday, September 26, 4 pm – 8 pm
Wolfe’s Pond Park, 240 Cornelia Ave.

8th Annual New Dorp Lane Car Show

Rev your engines—the New Dorp Lane District Car Show returns! Explore an incredible lineup of classic, custom, muscle, exotic, and specialty vehicles while shopping, dining, and supporting the businesses that make New Dorp Lane unique.

Sunday, September 27, 9 am – 3 pm
New Dorp Lane, Bet. Hylan Blvd. and South Railroad Ave.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Monarch Migration

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers lead the way to interpret the journey of the monarch butterfly. This species has a very significant connection to Hispanic culture and heritage. Its annual journey through Canada and the United States to Mexico spans almost 3,000 miles.

Sunday, September 27, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Brookfield Park, Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue

Shape and Shake: A Free Ceramics and Dance Workshop

Join Teresa Caliari on Sunday, September 27 at 1 PM to explore the creative side of the lives of the retired sailors at Snug Harbor. The administration of Snug Harbor encouraged residents to stay busy with artistic pursuits and even sell their handmade crafts. As part of this program, some residents made ceramic pieces. You’ll be able to tour the Noble Maritime Collection and see some of these pieces firsthand, as well as ceramic artifacts from John Noble’s home that are not typically on display and are rarely seen by the public

Sunday, September 27, 1 pm – 3 pm
The Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D

Plan Your Family Weekend!