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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Food Truck Festival at the Mount

Ready for the island’s BIGGEST kickoff to Summer? Staten Island’s ORIGINAL and BIGGEST Food Truck Festival is BACK! Come on down for a weekend featuring live music on stage, beer and sangria gardens, rides for the kids, and of course, the best food trucks around serving up their gourmet dishes, PLUS a newly added car show! The event takes place Friday, June 5th, from 6pm-10pm, Saturday, June 6th, from noon-10 pm, and Sunday, June 7th, from noon-8pm.

Friday, June 6, 12 – 10 pm, Saturday, June 7, 12 – 8 pm
Mount Loretto (Catholic Charities of Staten Island), 6581 Hylan Boulevard

Movies Under the Stars: Copa 71

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, June 5, 8:30 pm – 10:15 pm
Walker Park, Bard Avenue and Delafield Place

Superhero Craft Day at Ocean Breeze

Make your very own cape for a night of family fun at Super Hero Family Craft Night!

Saturday, June 6, 10 am – 12 pm
Ocean Breeze Park, 625 Father Capodanno Blvd.

Daddy Derby: Father’s Day Family Event featuring Music With Patrick

Think your kid is the fastest little racer in Staten Island? It is time to find out. Bring them to this high-energy, race-style competition combined with open play as we celebrate the man of the moment, Dad! Plus, this year our special guest judges are Mr. Patrick and Mike from the dynamic duo, Music With Patrick! They will also be putting on a special performance.

Saturday, June 6, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
JCC Bernikow, 1466 Manor Road

LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Pride Colors Swatches in Nature

Join the Urban Park Rangers and explore the menagerie of colors and their representations on the pride flag, and in nature at Brookfield Park. With abundant flora and fauna, you never know what HUE will find! Compare the vibrant sights to a selection of color swatches.

Saturday, June 6, 11 am – 12 pm
Brookfield Park, Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue

World Ocean Day

Get ready for a splashing good time at the Staten Island Zoo’s World Ocean Day celebration! Experience the excitement of penguin demonstrations presented by Jenkinson’s Aquarium and dive into interactive activities that make learning about ocean conservation a blast. Join us for a day filled with adventure, learning, and the chance to discover how we can all contribute to the well-being of our oceans and its incredible inhabitants!

Saturday, June 6, 11 am – 2 pm
Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway

Arts, Culture and Fun: Wearable Art Workshop

Want to bring new life to your favorite clothes and accessories? Join for a clothing customization workshop led by The Art Students League where you can DIY custom wardrobe pieces to add to your collection. Bring your own desired clothing items and accessories to revamp!

Saturday, June 6, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Faber Park, 2175 Richmond Terrace

Crazy Science: Dry Ice Discovery

Are you ready to see some magic? No tricks! Just science! Awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce participants to dry ice – a solid that does not melt into a liquid but instead changes directly into a gas! Crazy Scientists will perform experiments to show kids that science is fun and interesting! Chemistry of colors, soap volcano, artificial snow, storm in a flask, scientific soda making, foggy grand finale and many more! Be ready to see lots of fun and interactive experiments!

Saturday, June 6, 4 pm – 4:45 pm
Staten Island Childrens Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Movies Under the Stars: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

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. The mean, green fighting machines make their pizza loving big-screen debut in this live-action blockbuster family smash.

Saturday, June 6, 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Midland Field, Mason Ave. and Bedford Ave.

Grow your “Critter-pedia” Animal Crossing Experience

Join the Rangers and help identify the bugs and insects that live in the woods of Staten Island. They will be examining and releasing various types of insects while following along our “critterpedia” in order to earn “bells.” Rangers will provide nets. This is inspired by the popular simulation game “Animal Crossing.”

Sunday, June 7, 11 am – 12:30 pm
High Rock Park, 200 Nevada Ave.

Spring Outdoor Market

Join the Spring Outdoor Market in Conference House Park! Browse a curated selection of local vendors featuring handmade goods, art, and unique finds, all set against the scenic waterfront. This year’s market coincides with the South Shore Artists Group’s 58th Annual Art Exhibit, offering even more to explore throughout the day. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon supporting small businesses at one of Staten Island’s most historic sites.

Sunday, June 7, 11 am – 4 pm
Conference House, 7455 Hylan Blvd.

Boriquen Heritage Fest 2026

Join what will be a day filled with Boricua pride. Food, live music, merchandise, kids area and much, much more!

Sunday, June 7, 11 am
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

You’re invited to a free event by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at the outdoor tent in front of the Staten Island Children’s Museum. Over 150 students from across all boroughs in NYC and Red Bank, NJ will share their learnings in music and dance with an afternoon of performances and community. If it rains, the event will be hosted in the Gallery space in the Museum. Bring your picnic blanket or chair and let’s celebrate the arts and learning.

Sunday, June 7, 2 pm – 4 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company – Community Spring Recital

You’re invited to a free event by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at the outdoor tent in front of the Staten Island Children’s Museum. On Sunday, June 7th at 2 p.m., over 150 students from across all boroughs in NYC and Red Bank, NJ will share their learnings in music and dance with an afternoon of performances and community. If it rains, the event will be hosted in the Gallery space in the Museum. Bring your picnic blanket or chair and let’s celebrate the arts and learning!

Sunday, June 7, 2 pm – 4 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

America250: Richmond County Orchestra: Utopia Winds

As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this performance celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary through music and cultural expression. The Richmond County Orchestra presents a special performance featuring Utopia Winds. This concert highlights the evolution of American musical identity through dynamic wind ensemble repertoire, blending classical influences with distinctly American compositional voices. Audiences will experience a celebration of innovation, culture, and civic spirit as part of the nationwide 250th anniversary observance.

Sunday, June 7, 4 pm – 6 pm
Conference House, 7455 Hylan Blvd.

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