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ONLINE Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Jul. 11, 2020, 5pm
Watson Adventures
Play at Home, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
$19 per person

Grab your magic wands for a wizarding adventure that takes you to museums across America in search of art that echoes characters, places, and magic...

ONLINE Story Time: Jaimal Yogis presents Mop Rides the Waves of Life

Jul. 11, 2020, 11:30am
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. , Fort Greene
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Greenlight neighbor Alex Richards launches her debut YA novel, Accidental, a timely, emotionally-resonant story about a teen girl dealing with the ...

ONLINE Kids' Zumba

Jul. 11, 2020, 12:30pm
Veritas Impact Partners
,
All Ages
FREE

It’s a well-known fact that fitness is an essential part of children’s health. Zumba, which literally means “moving quickly and h...

POST-PAUSE Drive-In Movie: A League of Their Own

Jul. 11, 2020, 9pm
Palisades Credit Union Park
1 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive, Pomona
All Ages
$50 per car- price includes four hamburgers, four bags of chips and four sodas/water

Baseball is on pause but you can still enjoy a baseball movie! Bring the family out for "A League of Their Own" at PCU Park. Tickets must...

ONLINE Virtual Pop-Up Lefferts: Stories from the Caribbean

Jul. 12, 2020, 2pm
Prospect Park
,
All Ages
FREE

Relax and enjoy a guided candle-making class with local maker Perry Boyce (Guyanese-American). Participants will try their hand at every step of th...

ONLINE New Parents and Infants Support Group

Jul. 12, 2020, 12:30-2:30pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Adult
FREE

Join the library any time between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. and stay as long as you like. Email tjersey@wlsmail.org for the Zoom code to participate...

ONLINE The BeatBuds' First-Ever Virtual BeatBASH

Jul. 12, 2020, 1pm
The BeatBuds
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Kids and families around the world can experience a live BeatBuds performance as a first-of-its-kind interactive experience in the comfort of their...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Violin & The Great Composer Beethoven

Jul. 13, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live with Andrew Knebel every Monday morning at 9:30am to learn all about the violin! This week, learn about the Great Co...

ONLINE Animals A-Live: Spider Crabs

Jul. 13, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
Free

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE Summer Reading: Spin, Pop, Boom

Jul. 13, 2020, 2-2:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Are you ready for some fun science? Witness amazing feats of chemistry and explore all sorts of spectacular reactions. Mad Science is a group that&...

ONLINE Virtual Storytime with Trish

Jul. 13, 2020, 10-10:30am
Ossining Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join Trish on Facebook Live for stories, songs, and fun! https://www.facebook.com/ossiningpubliclibrary/

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ONLINE Musical Mornings: Singing & The Best of The 00's

Jul. 14, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live with Rachel Lachaga every Tuesday & Friday morning at 9:30am to learn all about singing! This Tuesday, learn abo...

ONLINE Tuesdays with Doc Harmon: Foamies & Fuzzies

Jul. 14, 2020, 4-4:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

While WCM's doors remain closed, they're bringing back Dr. Harmon's science experiments every Tuesday on YouTube. This week, ...

ONLINE Virtual Studio Tour with RoCA and Erica Rosenfeld, Glass & Mixed media artist

Jul. 14, 2020, 3-4pm
Rockland Center for the Arts
27 S Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
Teen, Adult
$10

Join Rockland Center for the Arts for a once in a life time studio tour with glass artist Erica Rosenfeld, embracing the cultural histories of glas...

ONLINE Live From Brady's House Summer Sing-Along Picnic!

Jul. 14, 2020, 6-8pm
Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join a Summer Sing-Along Picnic! This annual Mitchell Park concert is now online - and in your home. Thanks to the North Fork Libraries. Watch here...

ONLINE Origami Club

Jul. 14, 2020, 11-11:45am
Queens Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

In this series for ages 6-10 with Ms. Shiu-hwa Tsai, children's librarian at Flushing Library, we’ll start with easy paper folding and bu...

ONLINE Summer Reading: Silly Jazz and Camille!

Jul. 14, 2020, 11am-12pm
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Kids love this unique show as Stewzo performs funny songs with his guitar and comedy routines with his cast of wacky ventriloquist puppets and char...

ONLINE Cat Patrick presents Tornado Brain

Jul. 15, 2020, 2pm
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
Tween, Teen
FREE

Greenlight Bookstore is thrilled to welcome author Cat Patrick to discuss her moving debut middle grade novel, Tornado Brain, the he...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Trumpet & Music and Emotions

Jul. 15, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM and Noah Mattison every Wednesday morning at 9:30am to learn all about the trumpet and drums! This week, learn all about music a...

ONLINE Pop in to Play: Let's Explore the Shore!

Jul. 15, 2020, 11-11:20am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Have you ever built a sand castle? What treasures do you find when digging through the sand? Learn about sea creatures, shells, and the shore! Join...

ONLINE Interactive Family Event: Meet Victoria Confino

Jul. 15, 2020, 3-4pm
The Tenement Museum
97 Orchard Street, New York
All Ages
$10 per device

For the first time, The Tenement Museum is bringing you and your family back to 97 Orchard Street to interact face-to-face with a former resid...

ONLINE Jump for Joy

Jul. 15, 2020, 10:15am
Hicksville Public Library
169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Music, dancing, singing, and exercise with an educational theme. Perfect for kids 18 months through 5 years. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and...

ONLINE Blocks, Bubbles and Outliness: Graffiti 102 with Hi-ARTS

Jul. 15, 2020, 4:30-5:15pm
Brooklyn Public Library
,
All Ages
FREE

Hi-ARTS and Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez a.k.a FEEGZ, Figaro & Firo173 invite you to learn the history and basics of graffiti art, including...

ONLINE Summer Reading: Stewzo Musical Puppet Show

Jul. 15, 2020, 11am-12pm
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Young elementary
FREE

Kids love this unique show as Stewzo performs funny songs with his guitar and comedy routines with his cast of wacky ventriloquist puppets and char...

ONLINE Mr. Chris Musical Experience Goes Live!

Jul. 15, 2020, 1-1:45pm
Queens Public Library
,
Young elementary
FREE

Mr. Chris invites his young audience to an interactive virtual learning experience for body and brain fun. Time Out is a virtual soup of music, mov...

ONLINE Music Conservatory of Westchester Virtual Faculty Concert

Jul. 15, 2020, 12-1pm
Music Conservatory of Westchester
216 Central Avenue, White Plains
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
FREE

In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, the Music Conservatory of Westchester will present a virtual faculty concert featuring music by...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Guitar Theory

Jul. 16, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM and Alan Lighty every Thursday morning at 9:30am to learn all about the guitar! This week, learn about guitar theory!

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ONLINE Virtual Summer Reading Conversation: Trombone Shorty

Jul. 16, 2020, 10-11am
TMF Character Does Matter Virtual
, New York
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Travis Manion Foundation is a national organization that brings military veterans to communities to discuss character, service and leadership. On J...

POST-PAUSE Tots Cook Session 1, Class 2: July 16th Fairy Gardening

Jul. 16, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Garden of Eve Farm
4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per class; $10 additional child; $5 adult

Take a journey to fairy-land by planting your own fairy garden! Garden of Eve Farm will include some herbs and foods for the fairies to eat! Part o...

ONLINE Playhooray

Jul. 16, 2020, 11am
Elmont Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Dance, learn and have fun with Molly Mouse! Advanced registration required for Zoom link.

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ONLINE Virtual Cartoon Art Class: Self Portrait - van Gogh Style

Jul. 16, 2020, 3-5pm
Dumont Library
180 Washington Avenue, Dumont
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn drawing techniques and use them to create a self portrait based on the art style of Vincent van Gogh. This event is for ages 11-18 years...

ONLINE ZOOM SUNNY SEAGULL VIRTUAL DRAWING

Jul. 16, 2020, 7pm
Hicksville Public Library
169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville
Teen
FREE

Enjoy drawing a sunny seagull wearing bright yellow boots onto paper or cardboard with Catherine Martin. Supplies you will need to have on ha...

ONLINE Amazing Animals with the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Jul. 16, 2020, 4-4:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Whether they can regrow a tail or lift 1,000 times their weight, the animals at Brooklyn Children’s Museum have super powers! All animal...

ONLINE Coding Classes for Kids via Zoom

Jul. 16, 2020, 3-5pm
Town of Pelham Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

A free, fun, and educational class where children learn coding and the basics of computer science using Scratch (a block based programming language...

ONLINE Yakety Yak 3

Jul. 17, 2020, 3pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Discuss the book Who Was Blackbeard by James Buckley Jr. For children in Grade 3 only. If interested, please send an email to Miss Linda at lpuskar...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Singing & The Best of The 2010's to now

Jul. 17, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live with Rachel Lachaga every Tuesday & Friday morning at 9:30am to learn all about singing! This Tuesday, lear...

ONLINE Museum Storytime: Bugs

Jul. 17, 2020, 11:30am-12pm
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
421 East 61 Street, New York
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden for a virtual museum storytime. Read picture books about bugs and insects, and then learn how to m...

When Disco Was King: Ft. Members of the Village People

Jul. 18, 2020, 8pm
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
All Ages
$32.50-$52.50

It’s time to GET DOWN AND BOOGIE! Celebrate all things disco—the culture, the people, the era and most importantly, the MUSIC! Join The...

ONLINE Watson Adventures’ Virtual Trivia Slam Game for Families

Jul. 18, 2020, 5pm
Watson Adventures
, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
$19 per person

Gather the family together at home or remotely, for a live virtual trivia game that'll have everyone laughing! The kid-friendly questions cover...

ONLINE Story Time: Margaret McCartney and Jodi Wheeler-Toppen present This Is a Book to Read with a Worm

Jul. 18, 2020, 11:30am
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Greenlight Bookstore is thrilled to welcome author Cat Patrick to discuss her moving debut middle grade novel, Tornado Brain, the he...

ONLINE Fifth Annual MoMath Summer Math Festival

Jul. 18, 2020, 2-8pm
Museum of Mathematics
11 E. 26th St., NoMad
All Ages
$25

For the first time ever NYC's National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the only math Museum in North America, will bring its popular annual Mat...

POST-PAUSE Town of North Hempstead Drive-In Movies: Jurassic Park

Jul. 18, 2020, 8pm gates open, 9pm film begins
North Hempstead Beach Park
175 W Shore Road, Port Washington
All Ages
FREE

The Town of North Hempstead is proud to present a safe and fun way for residents to enjoy the movie experience. A full schedule will be posted...

POST-PAUSE Summer at the Drive-in: The Sandlot and Grease Double Feature

Jul. 19, 2020, Gates open at 7:30pm; 8:30pm The Sandlot; 11:30pm Grease
Leonard's Palazzo
555 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
Tween, Teen, Adult
$35 per car for one movie, $60 for both

Commonpoint Queens is showing a double-feature! They will be showing The Sandlot at 8:30pm and Grease at 11:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in...

ONLINE Candy Art

Jul. 20, 2020, 7pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Tween
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Using icing and a Graham cracker canvas, make beautiful art. Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Materials needed: Graham crackers, icing...

ONLINE STEM: Grow a Beanstalk

Jul. 20, 2020, 4:40pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Young elementary
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Listen to a reading of "Jack and the Beanstalk" and then learn to grow your own beanstalk. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.<...

ONLINE Animals A-Live: Bearded Dragons

Jul. 20, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Alternative Violin Styles

Jul. 20, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCS on Facebook Live with Andrew Knebel every Monday morning at 9:30am to learn all about the violin! This week, learn about alternative ...

ONLINE Young Readers Book Group with Jessica discusses Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice

Jul. 21, 2020, 6pm
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
Tween
FREE

Led (virtually!) by Greenlight co-owner Jessica, the Young Readers Book Group is geared toward kids ages 9 to 12, and reads great co...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Singing & Musical Theater History — The 30s-50s

Jul. 21, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live with Rachel Lachaga every Tuesday & Friday morning at 9:30am to learn all about singing! This Tuesday, learn abo...

ONLINE Tuesdays with Doc Harmon: Earth Rocks

Jul. 21, 2020, 4-4:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

While WCM's doors remain closed, they're bringing back Dr. Harmon's science experiments every Tuesday on YouTube. This week, the&n...

ONLINE Virtual Book Talk: Wild City

Jul. 21, 2020, 7-8pm
The Tenement Museum
97 Orchard Street, New York
All Ages
FREE

Join The Tenement Museum on YouTube Live for a free virtual talk with Thomas Hynes, author of Wild City: A Brief History of New York City in 40 Ani...

ONLINE Free Virtual Event Provides Insight into Preventing Dementia and Restoring Cognition

Jul. 21, 2020, 7-7:40pm
Sharp Again Naturally
PO Box 713, Lachmont
Adult
FREE

Sharp Again Naturally (SAN), a nonprofit organization devoted to brain health, will host a virtual “Memory Drive”. The 40-minute free e...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Trumpet & Building Beautiful Chords

Jul. 22, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM and Noah Mattison every Wednesday morning at 9:30am to learn all about the trumpet and drums! This week, learn all about buildin...

ONLINE 'Virtual Hans Christian Anderson Show Featuring Lou Del Bianco'

Jul. 23, 2020, 9-10am
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Visit the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library's website to see and hear Lou Del Bianco perform a one man musical entertainment show featuring...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Guitar & The Music of Rev. Gary Davis

Jul. 23, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM and Alan Lighty every Thursday morning at 9:30am to learn all about the guitar! This week, learn about the music of Rev. Gary Da...

ONLINE Virtual Summer Reading Conversation: Catching the Moon

Jul. 23, 2020, 10-11am
TMF Character Does Matter Virtual
New York, NY, New York
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Travis Manion Foundation is a national organization that brings military veterans to communities to discuss character, service and leadership. On T...

ONLINE Book Chat

Jul. 24, 2020, 3pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Tween
FREE

Discuss the book The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson. For rising 4th through 6th graders only. If interested, please send an email to Miss Mel...

ONLINE Musical Mornings: Singing & Musical Theater History — The 60s-modern

Jul. 24, 2020, 9:30-9:45am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live with Rachel Lachaga every Tuesday & Friday morning at 9:30am to learn all about singing! This Friday, learn more abou...

ONLINE Story Time: Laura Breen presents I See a Shadow

Jul. 25, 2020, 11:30am
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Led (virtually!) by Greenlight co-owner Jessica, the Young Readers Book Group is geared toward kids ages 9 to 12, and reads great co...

POST-PAUSE Town of North Hempstead Drive-In Movies: Space Jam

Jul. 25, 2020, 8pm gates open, 9pm film begins
North Hempstead Beach Park
175 W Shore Road, Port Washington
All Ages
FREE

The Town of North Hempstead is proud to present a safe and fun way for residents to enjoy the movie experience. A full schedule will be posted...

ONLINE New Parents and Infants Support Group

Jul. 26, 2020, 12:30-2:30pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Adult
FREE

Join the library any time between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. and stay as long as you like. Email tjersey@wlsmail.org for the Zoom code to participate...

ONLINE Fantastic Fairy Tales

Jul. 27, 2020, 12pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 KIngs Ferry Road, Montrose
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Enjoy a classic fairy tale read aloud by one of the children's room librarians. Video will be posted to web page by 12pm.

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ONLINE Animals A-Live: Mussels

Jul. 27, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE HARRY POTTER TRIVIA NIGHT

Jul. 28, 2020, 7pm
Larchmont Public Library
,
Tween, Teen
FREE

Calling all muggles, witches, and wizards....join the library for a live Harry Potter trivia game on Kahoot - a great way to celebrate...

ONLINE Tuesdays with Doc Harmon: Electricity

Jul. 28, 2020, 4-4:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

While WCM's doors remain closed, they're bringing back Dr. Harmon's science experiments every Tuesday on YouTube. This week, it...

ONLINE Pop in to Play: Let's Explore the Shore!

Jul. 29, 2020, 11-11:20am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Have you ever built a sand castle? What treasures do you find when digging through the sand? Learn about sea creatures, shells, and the shore! Join...

ONLINE Virtual Summer Reading Conversation: Mikey and the Dragons

Jul. 30, 2020, 10-11am
TMF Character Does Matter Virtual
, New York
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Travis Manion Foundation is a national organization that brings military veterans to communities to discuss character, service and leadership. On T...

MAGIC & MENTALISM WITH MICHAEL GUTENPLAN

Jul. 30, 2020, 8pm
92nd Street Y
, New York
All Ages
$20

Join the 92nd Street Y for an incredible evening of magic and psychic entertainment — you can watch from anywhere in the world all ...

Gender Joy Support Group: For Parents of Gender Creative Children (Pre-K to 12 Years Old)

Aug. 01, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Rockland County Pride Center
28 S. Franklin Street, Nyack
Adult
FREE

This is a supportive space for parents and care-givers of gender-creative/gender-expansive kids from preschool to age 12 yrs old. Unfortunately, th...

ONLINE Animals A-Live: Box Turtles

Aug. 03, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE Macrame Bracelets (YouTube Tutorial)

Aug. 03, 2020, 12pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave.-Virtual, Zoom, Westhampton Beach
Tween
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Learn how to make a knotted bracelet. Materials for the project available for pick up at the library (Registration required).

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ONLINE Virtual Studio Tour with RoCA and Surreal Artist Charlotte Schulz

Aug. 04, 2020, 3-4pm
Rockland Center for the Arts
27 S. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
Teen, Adult
$10

Join Rockland Center for the Arts and Surreal artist Charlotte Schulz for a private tour of her studio. Schulz creates large-scale charcoal drawing...

Anthony Rodia

Aug. 07, 2020, 8-10pm
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
Adult
$25-$35

Anthony is a 1st generation Italian-American Comedian born and raised in Westchester NY. He has always had a way of turning any situation into come...

POST-PAUSE Yakety Yak 2

Aug. 07, 2020, 10-11am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Young elementary
FREE

Discuss the book Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell while enjoying a snack outside on the library's front lawn. For children in...

ONLINE Laurie Berkner's Dinosaur Beach Party Family Concert

Aug. 09, 2020, 5pm
Laurie Berkner
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20; $80 Virtual Meet & Greet Add-On Packages are available. Discounted need-based tickets are available.

Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to join her for a live, interactive "Dinosaur Beach Party" Virtual Fami...

ONLINE Animals A-Live: Checking the Traps

Aug. 10, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE Mirror Calendars (YouTube Tutorial)

Aug. 10, 2020, 10am
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Adult
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Learn about the famous impressionist painter Claude Monet from Professor Ranelle Wolf. (Registration required).

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POST-PAUSE Town of North Hempstead Drive-In Movies: Sonic the Hedgehog

Jul. 11, 2020 - Jul. 12, 2020 , 8pm gates open, 9pm film begins
Westbury High School
1 Post Road , Old Westbury
All Ages
FREE

The Town of North Hempstead is proud to present a safe and fun way for residents to enjoy the movie experience. A full schedule will be posted...

POST-PAUSE School of Rock RVC & Huntington Spring Seasonal Showcase!

Jul. 25, 2020 - Jul. 26, 2020 , 11am-8pm, daily
Baldwin Park
3232 S. Grand Avenue, Baldwin
All Ages
FREE

Come down to Oceanside Park to see and hear some live music! The School of Rock students have been working diligently since January to put on a gre...

CANCELED All Shook Up

Jul. 10, 2020 - Jul. 12, 2020 , See website for schedule
The Madison Theatre at Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre
Tween, Teen, Adult
$40-$50

Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes.

CANCELED Carousel in Concert

Jul. 18, 2020 - Jul. 19, 2020 , See website for schedule
The Madison Theatre at Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre
Tween, Teen, Adult
$40-$50

See this theatrical classic in concert.

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst

Jul. 24, 2020 - Jul. 26, 2020 , Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
Lyndhurst
635 South Broadway, Tarrytown
All Ages
$12; $11 seniors 62 and older; $4 kids 6-16; free for children younger than 6

A full day art and shopping experience for the entire family including interactive puppet theater, delicious gourmet foods and concessions, hands-on demonstrations and more.

POST-PAUSE Reopening

Jul. 09, 2020 - Jul. 12, 2020 , 10am-4pm
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
All Ages
$16; $14 kids and seniors; Free for Healthcare Workers

On Thursday, July 9th at 10am, the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center will reopen to the public following local, state, and federal gui...

Cirque Du Soleil

Jul. 08, 2020 - Jul. 12, 2020 , See website for schedule
NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
All Ages
$35

Watch as world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their frozen playground with speed and grace, challenging the laws of gravity with daring acrobats.

POST-PAUSE Sheldrake Backyard Bioblitz 2020

Jul. 12, 2020 - Jul. 18, 2020 , Sunday, 8am-Saturday, 8pm
Sheldrake Environmental Center
685 WEAVER STREET, LARCHMONT
All Ages
FREE

Join Sheldrake for their first-ever Backyard Bioblitz, a week-long citizen-science project, where you (and your family) are the scientists gat...

ONLINE Musical Toddler Yoga

May. 21, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , Thursdays, 10am
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join Cassie for a fun morning of singing, music, and yoga for the toddler crowd.

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ONLINE Fantastic Fairy Tales

Jul. 06, 2020 - Jul. 13, 2020 , Mondays, 12pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Enjoy a classic fairy tale read aloud by one of the children's room librarians. Video will be posted to the library web page by 12:00 p.m.

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ONLINE Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Jul. 25, 2020, 5pm
Watson Adventures
, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
$19 per person

Grab your magic wands for a wizarding adventure that takes you to museums across America in search of art that echoes characters, places, and magic...

ONLINE Super Launchers

Jun. 27, 2020 - Jul. 11, 2020 , Saturdays, 2-3pm
Giant Leaps Occupational Therapy
, Valley Cottage
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

A free and fun online activity with crafts, music and movement. These live sessions will be facilitated by prior volunteers at Giant Leaps. All are...

ONLINE Red Hook Fest

Jul. 03, 2020 - Jul. 17, 2020 , Fridays, 6pm
Red Hook Fest
480 Van Brunt Street, Suite 203, Brooklyn
All Ages
FREE

Join the #RedHookFest2020 watch party from the comfort of your home! Livestream the festival for FREE via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and RedHook...

ONLINE Family Night In

Aug. 05, 2020 - Aug. 19, 2020 , See schedule below
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Enjoy some family fun with these virtual performances.

Aug. 5, 6 pm: Quogue Wildlife Refuge Reptile Show

Aug.19, 7 pm: Agostino Arts: I...

ONLINE Battery Dance TV Free Weekly Virtual Dance Classes for Kids

May. 13, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Hip-Hop: Mondays and Fridays, 3pm; Dance: Wednesdays, 3pm
Battery Dance
380 Broadway, New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

In the wake of school closures, Battery Dance knows things are difficult for both teachers and students. As such, they will now offer free virtual ...

ONLINE #DrawTogether

Apr. 28, 2020 - Jul. 30, 2020 , Mondays and Thursdays, 10am
WendyMac on Instagram
,
All Ages
FREE

Wendy MacNaughton is the New York Times bestselling Illustrator/friendly quarantine art teacher! #DrawTogether w/ WendyMac: LIVE on Insta...

ONLINE Turn it out with Tiler

May. 12, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Monday-Friday, 1pm
Tiler Peck
,
All Ages
FREE

Tiler Peck is Principal Dancer at the New York City Ballet and also the author of her new children's book Katerina Ballerina. She invites every...

POST-PAUSE State Fair Meadowlands

Jul. 23, 2020 - Aug. 09, 2020 , See website for schedule
State Fair Meadowlands
Stadium Road, East Rutherford
All Ages
TBA

The State Fair Meadowlands returns this summer with rides, games, shows, great food, and more!

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ONLINE Live Puppet Shows

Apr. 24, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 11am
Wonderspark Puppets
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
Shows are free, donations accepted

Join Wonderspark Puppets every day during the COVID-19 outbreak / quarantine for live sessions on Facebook Live.

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@savewithstories

Apr. 24, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Anytime
Instagram
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Your favorite celebrities are posting videos of themselves reading childhood favorites new and old while bringing attention to Save the Children an...

ONLINE CTD Circle Time on Instagram Live

May. 07, 2020 - Jul. 30, 2020 , Thursdays, 5:15-5:30pm
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 West 32nd Street Suite 604, New York
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

CTD OT is hosting weekly Circle Time! Their occupational therapist will engage your little ones through music and finger play! Finger play involves...

ONLINE Doodle Along with Pzazz Art Studio

May. 22, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Fridays, 1-1:30pm
Crayola
,
All Ages
FREE

Join P'zazz Art Studio every Friday on the Crayola Facebook Page for a colorful doodle along!

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POST-PAUSE Afternoon Music in the Parks

Jul. 05, 2020 - Jul. 26, 2020 , Sundays, 1-3pm
Stamford Downtown- LATHAM PARK
269 Bedford Street, Stamford
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy the nice weather and the smooth sounds of acoustic music. All performances are free and subject to weather conditions.

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ONLINE Let’s Get Ready

Jul. 06, 2020 - Jul. 27, 2020 , 7/6, 7/27, 8/20, and 8/27, 2pm
The Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Children can get ready for kindergarten while cutting, gluing and using your handwriting skills. Zoom link will be provided upon registration and t...

ONLINE Virtual Summer Stories with Ms. Tee

Jul. 07, 2020 - Jul. 28, 2020 , New stories each Tuesday
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
Port Chester-Rye Brook Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Visit the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library's website to see and hear Ms. Tee share some of her favorite stories pool side. For more inform...

ONLINE Celebrate Your Heritage - Live Virtual Art Workshops

Jul. 08, 2020 - Jul. 29, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am
Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Families, Tweens, Teens and Adults join and participate with ?Celebrate Your Heritage - Live Virtual Art Workshops via ZOOM? using art supplies tha...

ONLINE Livestream Recess

Apr. 08, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm
Playworks
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Tune in for stretching and warm-ups, interactive games, cheers, and cooldown activities.

...

ONLINE Nightly News: Kids Edition

Apr. 22, 2020 - Jul. 30, 2020 , Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
NBC News
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

NBC's Lester Holt hosts a twice-weekly newscast that he hopes can ease some of the mystery and worry for young people about a pandemic th...

ONLINE DIY Puppet Workshops

Apr. 22, 2020 - Aug. 30, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 4pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am
Wonderspark Puppets
,
Young elementary, Tween
Classes are free, donations accepted

Join Wonderspark Puppets every day during the COVID-19 outbreak / quarantine for live sessions on Facebook Live.

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ONLINE Craft at Home

Apr. 22, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Weekdays, 10am
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores will be sharing kid & family-friendly ideas every weekday. Joann is committed to supporting you with inspiring wa...

ONLINE The Democracy Project Online Summer 2020

Jul. 07, 2020 - Jul. 30, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-5pm
The Old Stone House
336 3rd St., Park Slope
Tween, Teen, Adult
$1 suggested donation

Create your own country within your household! Grab some pens and paper and make goods and currency, trade with others, and make choices and decisi...

ONLINE Kids on the Screen

Aug. 04, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , See schedule below
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

These performances are geared for families with children ages 3-8, but all are welcome.

Schedule below:

Aug. 4: The BenAnna Band, 5:30p...

ONLINE Hans Christian Andersen Virtual Storytelling

May. 30, 2020 - Sep. 26, 2020 , Saturdays, 11am
Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center
,
All Ages
Donations accepted

For over sixty years New York families have come together to listen to stories in Central Park before the Hans Christian Andersen Statue, rai...

ONLINE Get Crafty with Lynn Lilly & Crayola

Jun. 02, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 1-1:30pm
Crayola
,
All Ages
FREE

Join Craft Box Girls by Lynn Lilly as she show shows you fun and easy crafts you can make at home with your kids!

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ONLINE Shooting Stars

Jun. 25, 2020 - Jul. 23, 2020 , Thursdays, 1-1:30pm
Giant Leaps Occupational Therapy
, Valley Cottage
Young elementary
FREE

For the first week of this event no materials are needed! Just a space to dance around in and some comfortable shoes! These live sessions will be f...

ONLINE ANIMAL MONDAYS

Jun. 29, 2020 - Jul. 27, 2020 , Mondays, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
All Ages
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/discoverWCM to meet a new animal and learn a ton of fun facts about their environme...

ONLINE TUESDAYS WITH DOC HARMON

Jun. 30, 2020 - Jul. 28, 2020 , Tuesdays, 4pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/discoverWCM to meet a new animal and learn a ton of fun facts about their environme...

ONLINE POP in to Play!

Jul. 01, 2020 - Jul. 29, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11-11:30am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Each week, WCM will do an adapted version of their Young Discoverers program, with a different theme each month. Follow along at home, and particip...

ONLINE Online Museum Minis

Jul. 02, 2020 - Jul. 30, 2020 , Thursdays, 10:30am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Baby
FREE

Each week, WCM will do an adapted version of their Young Discoverers program, with a different theme each month. Follow along at home, and particip...

ONLINE Story Time

Jul. 03, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Fridays, 4-4:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
All Ages
FREE

End your week on a sweet note with WCM's weekly story time. Each week, they’ll feature a new book about kindness and diversity. For a lis...

Uptown Drive-In Experience

Jul. 03, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Fridays-Sundays
Yankee Stadium
1 East 161st Street, Bronx
All Ages
TBA

Uptown Drive-In will deliver fun and affordable activities, ranging from trivia nights to karaoke sing-alongs, comedy shows, live performances, dan...

POST-PAUSE Afternoon Music in the Parks

Jul. 03, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Fridays, 12-2pm
Stamford Downtown- HERITAGE PARK
Bank & Main Streets, behind Old Town Hall, Stamford
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy the nice weather and the smooth sounds of acoustic music. All performances are free and subject to weather conditions.

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ONLINE Special Summer Yoga Events

Jul. 07, 2020 - Aug. 04, 2020 , Tuesdays, 3-3:45pm
Karma Kids Yoga
16 Madison Square West, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$15 per household

Karma Kids Yoga will be hosting (5) special summer yoga events in your home via ZOOM! Each week will be a different theme. Attend as many as you li...

ONLINE Painting with James! Virtual

Jul. 07, 2020 - Aug. 04, 2020 , Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Key to My Art!
, online
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $75

This class will focus on fun, simple creative compositions based on poems, nursery rhymes, and a different theme for each week. Mr. James will walk...

ONLINE Turn up the Love Summer Concert Series

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Fridays, 10am
Jammin with You
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Life is Good Playmakers and Jammin with You are proud to present the Turn up the Love Summer Concert Series. Every week will feature a differe...

ONLINE Dancin' in the Q

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Fridays, 2-2:30pm
Northvale Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

Join teen volunteer, Shama, as she teaches different dance styles every week via Zoom! Fun for EVERYONE! Advanced registration required. ...

ONLINE Virtual Bedtime Story Time

Jul. 13, 2020 - Aug. 10, 2020 , Mondays, 7-7:15pm
Hackensack Library
274 Main Street, Hackensack
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Don’t miss this evening story time where Ms. Mari reads bedtime stories and helps you get ready for a good night’s sleep. Put on y...

POST-PAUSE Monday Night Drive-In

Aug. 03, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Fridays, sunset
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Spend an evening with the big screen. Schedule below:

Aug. 3, 8:03 pm: "Sixteen Candles"

Aug 10, 7:54 pm: "Shrek&q...

ONLINE LSC in the House

Jul. 01, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Mondays 11:30am; Tuesdays 1pm; Wednesdays 11am; Thursdays 1pm; Thursdays 6pm; Fridays 11:30am
Liberty Science Center
,
All Ages
FREE

Soar through space, watch surgeries, meet LSC's animals, conduct fun experiments from home, play live trivia, and more! Experience "L...

ONLINE Daily Dance Break

May. 27, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , 3pm, daily
KIDZ BOP
,
All Ages
FREE

As a way to move and stay active together, KIDZ BOP will be live streaming their favorite KIDZ BOP dance along videos everyday on Facebook.

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ONLINE Cartooning with James! Virtual

Jul. 01, 2020 - Aug. 05, 2020 , Wednesday, 4-5pm
Key to My Art!
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $90

Learn the basics of cartooning with Mr. James! This is a small group, so your child will have plenty of attention! Students will need a pencil and ...

ONLINE Anime with James! Virtual

Jul. 03, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Fridays, 4-5pm
Key to My Art!
, online
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $90

Learn the basics of anime with Mr. James! This is a small group, so your child will have plenty of attention. Students will need a pencil and ...

ONLINE Youth Art Connection

Jul. 08, 2020 - Aug. 12, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2–4pm
American Folk Art Museum
, Long Island City
Teen
FREE

The 2020 Youth Art Connection (YAC) program will take place via Zoom and welcomes applications from NYC high school students, with preference given...

ONLINE H@H Kids Edition: Summer Break

Jul. 11, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Saturdays, 10am
Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave., Huntington
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Celebrate art and get outdoors this summer with H@H Kids Edition: Summer Break! Explore a variety of different techniques and art materials as you ...

POST-PAUSE Kids N Critters Program

Jul. 11, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Saturdays, 1-2:30pm ages 4-7; 3:30-5pm ages 8-13
A Kitten Kadoodle Coffee Cafe
600 Middle Country Road, Selden
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per child; $5 adults

Kids N Critters Program has classes every Saturday- two sessions for two different age groups. Meet new animals each week! Please visit their websi...

ONLINE New Moms Circle “Self-Care Saturdays”

May. 30, 2020 - Jul. 11, 2020 , 5/30, 6/13, 6/27, and 7/11, 10-11:15am
Montefiore Nyack
, Nyack
Baby, Adult
FREE

Mothers with infants and toddlers (ages 0 to 24 months) are invited to a group discussion entitled “Our Minds & Our Thoughts.” This...

ONLINE WCM at Home

Jun. 19, 2020 - Jul. 31, 2020 , Friday evenings
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
All Ages
FREE

Even though you are unable to visit the Westchester Children’s Museum in person while practicing social distancing for the safety and we...

ONLINE Family Night In

Jul. 08, 2020 - Aug. 19, 2020 , 7/8, 7pm; 7/22, 6:30pm; 8/5, 6pm; 8/19, 7pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

From your home, enjoy some family virtual programing. (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)

July 8: Steel Impressions Band 7:00 p.m....

ONLINE Virtual Yoga for Kids

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 21, 2020 , Fridays, 10-10:30am
Hackensack's Johnson Public Library
,
Young elementary
FREE

A traditional story time with active movement through yoga teaches kids focus and body awareness. Combining traditional yoga poses and breathing te...

ONLINE Science Explorers with Miss Eileen

Jul. 15, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10-10:30am
Park Ridge Library
,
Young elementary
FREE

Join Miss Eileen on FB Live/Zoom all summer long for Science Explorers! Explore and learn more about the amazing world. Books...

ONLINE Kindness Storytime

Jul. 17, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 4-4:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook live for a new story on kindness and diversity every week!

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ONLINE Summer Reading Game

Jun. 29, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Throughout the summer
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

The summer reading game begins Monday June 29! Register online at hhflny14.readsquared.com and log your reading, as well as complete missions to ea...

ONLINE Summer Reading Game

Jun. 29, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , All summer long
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

The summer reading game begins Monday June 29! Register online at hhflny14.readsquared.com and log your reading, as well as complete missions to ea...

ONLINE Teen Studio Art- Virtual!

Jul. 02, 2020 - Aug. 20, 2020 , Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm
Key to My Art!
,
Teen
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $120

Learn different mediums and styles to explore drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this fun, educational summer art class! Gather up a...

ONLINE Kids on the Screen

Jul. 07, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 5:30pm; 8/25, 4:30pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Enjoy family virtual performances every Tuesday in July and August. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

July 7: Prestino's Magi...

ONLINE Virtual Pre-Natal Yoga

Jul. 08, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , 4pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Adult
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Have a mat and...

ONLINE Museum Minis

Jul. 09, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , Thursdays, 10:30-10:50am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join WCM for singing, finger plays, movement exercises, and silly fun in this online adaptation of one of their most beloved drop in programs,...

POST-PAUSE Drive-In Movie Nights

Jul. 09, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , See website for schedule
Stamford Museum and Nature Center Parking Lot
151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
All Ages
$60 for 3 or more people; $40 for up to 2 people

Enjoy an Authentic Drive-In Experiences for Family Nights Out! All Proceeds from Drive-In Movie Nights Directly Support the SM&NC. Purchas...

ONLINE WCM At Home: New Activities!

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 5-5:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

WCM is bringing the Museum home to you until they can open their doors! Each week, they'll launch new STEAM activities!

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ONLINE Storytime with the Met

May. 07, 2020 - Dec. 17, 2020 , Thursdays, 12-12:15pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Each week, look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months – 6 years.

...

ONLINE Preschool - 3rd Grade Studio Art

Jun. 26, 2020 - Aug. 21, 2020 , Fridays, 4-5:15pm
Key to My Art!
online, online
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $120

Learn different mediums and styles as you explore drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this fun, educational summer art class. The classes ...

ONLINE FitKids with Miss Rachel for Children

Jul. 01, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10:30-11am
Amagansett Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join Miss Rachel, a Certified Personal Trainer and Youth Fitness Specialist, to explore movement through fun fitness challenge...

POST-PAUSE Maritime Aquarium Cruises: Norwalk Islands Cruises

Jul. 05, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Monday-Sunday, 10am–5pm
The Maritime Aquarium
10 N. Water Street, Norwalk
All Ages
$31.50; $26.50 members

Meet amazing animals with the natural ability to glow in the dark in “Living Lights,” a special exhibit open now in The Maritime Aquari...

ONLINE Englewood Library Summer Reading Program Sponsored by The Bristal

Jun. 15, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , All Day
Englewood Public Library
31 Eagle Street, Englewood
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
FREE

The Bristal and Englewood Library is challenging kids and adults to read for 1,000 minutes! For every 10 minutes read, The Bristal will donate 10 c...

ONLINE Virtual Open House

Jun. 24, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2pm
Fusion Academy
,
Adult
FREE

The national health crisis has forced the hands of most academic institutions to transition from teaching students in traditional brick and mortar ...

ONLINE Virtual Girls Who Code

Jun. 29, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Elwood Library
1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood
Tween, Teen
FREE

Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls to learn how to code from fun online tutorials and activities in a safe and supportive environment. N...

ONLINE The Dynamite Dinner Club SUMMER EDITION!

Jun. 22, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 4-5:30pm and 6-7:30pm
The Dynamite Shop
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$30 per class

The Dynamite Dinner Club is a limited-size weekly 1.5 hour afternoon cooking class that delivers essential lessons and techniques and culminates in...

ONLINE Baby-wearing Dance Class

Jun. 20, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Saturdays, 2pm **NO SESSION 7/4**
Rye Library
,
Baby, Adult
FREE

Join Ms. Sam, a certified GroovaRoo babywearing dance instructor, on Zoom for a private babywearing dance class. Wear comfy clothes and your favori...

ONLINE Toc Toc Spanish For Little Kids

Jun. 22, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 11am and 2pm ages 0-5; 4pm beginners and 5pm advanced ages 6-12
Toc Toc Spanish
50-54 45th St., Woodside
Pre-school & younger
$5

Join Toc Toc and learn Spanish through songs, puppets, and games. Non-Spanish speakers welcome! Please bring your favorite stuffed animal to t...

ONLINE Saturday Morning Music with Mr. Simon - LIVE Stream

May. 16, 2020 - Aug. 01, 2020 , Saturdays, 10-10:45am
Mr. Simon Music
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
Donations accepted

Every Saturday morning see Mr. Simon's LIVE stream on Facebook - perfect for children under 6 years of age. He plays classic children'...

POST-PAUSE Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat

Jun. 22, 2020 - Sep. 07, 2020 , Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 12:30pm and 3:30pm
Long Island Aquarium
431 East Main Street, Riverhead
All Ages
$35 ages 13 and older; $25 ages 3-12; $5 ages 2 and younger

Get ready for an interactive and educational 2 hour adventure aboard the Atlantis Explorer. It’s a fascinating way to discover the ecol...

ONLINE Virtual Imagine Your Story Online Summer Reading Program

Jun. 08, 2020 - Sep. 02, 2020 , All Summer
Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Children Entering Kindergarten and Up can visit the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library's website and participate in their online S...

ONLINE Open House

Jun. 02, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Schedule your appointment Monday-Friday
Winston Preparatory School
30 Deforest Road, Dix Hills
Adult
FREE

Sign up to participate in a virtual information session and learn more about Winston Preparatory Schoole's ducational philosophy.

...

ONLINE Pre-Writer's Digital Club

May. 30, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays, 5:30pm; Thursdays, 4:30pm; Saturdays, 12pm
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Pre-school & younger
$20

Students will be learning the correct method of holding pencils and the correct directionality of letters by using a virtual play-based curriculum,...

ONLINE Digital Crafters Club

May. 30, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays, 3:30pm; Saturdays, 11am
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

Connect the Dots Therapy will use natural and recyclable resources in your home to engage children with craft projects. Through creative, home...

ONLINE Superhero's Digital Training Club

May. 30, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays, 4:30pm; Saturdays, 10am
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

Get up and move! In this movement and core based class, children will learn yoga poses, balancing activities, and other strengthening techniques to...

ONLINE Writer's Digital Club

May. 28, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 5:30pm
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Young elementary, Tween
$20

Relevant to the current times, Connect the Dots Therapy will introduce the many purposes and beauty of the written language by creating writin...

ONLINE Tot Shabbat

Apr. 04, 2020 - Jul. 11, 2020 , Saturdays, 10am
Tkiya
, Facebook LIVE
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Enjoy an informal, free, and fun Shabbat experience, especially for families with children up to five years of age. Singing, dancing, praying, and ...

CANCELED River Explorers - Hudson River Family Seining

Jun. 06, 2020 - Sep. 19, 2020 , Saturdays, 12-3pm **NO SESSION 7/4 and 9/5**
Center for the Urban River at Beczak
35 Alexander St, Yonkers
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Wade into the river to catch and release critters! Registration required.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Dec. 10, 2019 - Apr. 13, 2021 , Tuesdays, 10-11am
North Shore University Hospital
300 Community Drive, Manhasset
Baby, Adult
FREE

Discussions are facilitated by a lactation consultant covering many topics including postpartum adjustment, feeding, sleeping, normal newborn behavior, and going back to work.

ONLINE Sing 'N Schmooze

Apr. 04, 2020 - Jul. 25, 2020 , Saturdays, 4-4:45pm
Tkiya
, Facebook LIVE
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Enjoy an informal, free, and fun Shabbat experience, especially for families with children up to five years of age. Singing, dancing, praying, and ...

ONLINE Kohl Kids Live: Wednesday Facebook Live Activity

May. 06, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11:30-11:45am
Kohl Children's Museum
,
All Ages
FREE

Join the musuem for a video presentation of an activity you can do at home that replicates learning from one of their 17 interactive exhibits. Brin...

Riverside Green Club

Apr. 30, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , 4/30, 5/27, 6/25, 7/29, 8/26, 3:30pm
New York Public Library - Riverside
127 Amsterdam Avenue, Lincoln Square
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn about the environment, green/renewable energy, and gardening with some hands-on activities.

ONLINE Wee Jam Shalom

Mar. 31, 2020 - Jul. 30, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15am
Tkiya
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Introduce your child to music in a fun and interactive setting! Each session is packed with singing, movement, stories, and more.

...

POST-PAUSE West Park Place Farmers Market

Jul. 01, 2020 - Oct. 28, 2020 , Wednesdays, 9am-2pm
Stamford Downtown
West Park Place across from Columbus Park, Stamford Downtown
All Ages
FREE

The Spring Street Famers market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers. You’ll also find ...

ONLINE Ruins: Forbidden Treasure

May. 01, 2020 - Sep. 01, 2020 , See website for schedule
The Escape Game
,
Tween, Teen, Adult
$25 per person

Play The Escape Game’s newest game, Ruins: Forbidden Treasure, from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed c...

ONLINE Rockland Baby Cafe

May. 26, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm
Rockland Baby Cafe
1 Hilcrest Center Drive Suite 214, Spring Valley
Pre-school & younger, Adult
Free

Rockland Baby Cafe provides free breastfeeding education and support from Certified Lactation Counselors. Join them to meet and talk with other new...

KIDS GET COSMIC

May. 09, 2020 - Sep. 18, 2020 , 10am–5:30pm, daily; Guided Activities: Weekdays, 1:30–5:30pm and Saturdays-Sundays, 10am–5:30pm
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
All Ages
Weekdays: $23; $20 seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID; $10 children 2–12; free for members and children younger than 2; Weekends: $28; $25 seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID; $12 children 2–12

Kids and thair families embark on an adventure to observe the natural environment while learning about the life and work of Yayoi Kusama.

POST-PAUSE The Spring Street Farmers Market

Jun. 13, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 9am-2pm
Stamford Downtown
Spring Street Parking Lot on Spring Street, Stamford Downtown
All Ages
FREE

The Spring Street Famers market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers. You’ll also find ...

ONLINE Songwriting Program for Kids

Mar. 24, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , See website for schedule
Kid Pan Alley
PO Box 38, Washington
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

With schools, community centers and libraries being closed due to covid-19, Kid Pan Alley has decided to offer their songwritin...

Frozen

Feb. 12, 2020 - Aug. 09, 2020 , See website for days and times
St. James Theater
246 West 44th Street, New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$64.50 and up

The animated smash hit comes to life on the Broadway stage.

WAKE UP, DAISY!

Mar. 24, 2020 - Sep. 20, 2020 , See website for days and times
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park
W. 81st Street and Central Park West, Upper West Side
All Ages
$8-12

This original marionette production new to the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is a modern retelling of the classic tale “Sleeping Beauty.”

POST-PAUSE Living Lights

Jun. 29, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Monday-Sunday, 10am–5pm
The Maritime Aquarium
10 N. Water Street, Norwalk
All Ages
$26.95 adults 13-64; $24.95 seniors 65 and older; $19.95 children ages 3-12

Meet amazing animals with the natural ability to glow in the dark in “Living Lights,” a special exhibit open now in The Maritime Aquari...

CHALK (A SILENT COMEDY.)

Feb. 17, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , see website for showtimes
The Kraine Theater
85 East 4th Street , East Village
All Ages
$15 adult; $12 parent with child; $5 children younger than 13

A charismatic clown discovers magic chalk that makes everything he draws come to life in this fantastical one-man show guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

Smorgasburg Prospect Park

Apr. 05, 2020 - Oct. 25, 2020 , Sundays, 11am-6pm
Prospect Park – Breeze Hill
East Drive at Lincoln Rd., Prospect Park
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Over 100 local and regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill to offer a range of cuisines.

Activity Table

Apr. 04, 2020 - Oct. 25, 2020 , Weekends, 2:00-4:00pm
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
Free with garden admission ($6 adults; $2 children ages 4 to 12; free for children younger than 4)

Drop-in for family-friendly botanical-themed arts and crafts at the weekend Activity Table. Recommended for age 10 and under (accompanied by an adult).

Smorgasburg Williamsburg

Apr. 04, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 10am-6pm
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave., Williamsburg
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Local and regional food purveyors will gather to offer a range of cuisines.

Survival: The Exhibition

Feb. 15, 2020 - Sep. 13, 2020 , Mon - Fri, 9:30 am – 5 pm; Sat & Sun, 10 am – 6 pm
New York Hall of Science
4701 111th St., Corona
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$7 per person, plus museum admission ($16 adults; $13 children, students & senior citizens)

Survival: The Exhibition features a zipline, ropes course and museum displays that simulate extreme scenarios in an interactive and safe place for visitors of all ages to learn and test essential survival skills. Topics explored include first aid, water safety, navigation, fire, and preparedness.

Orangetown Suffragist

Apr. 19, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 , Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-2pm; Sundays, 1-4 or by appointment
Orangetown Historical Museum
196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg
All Ages
FREE Admission is free, donations appreciated

Orangetown Suffragist honors the women of Orangetown that were engaged in this national movement and the legacy they have left us.

BYOBaby Play Date

Jan. 07, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm
Bay Ridge Jewish Center
Fourth Avenue & 81 Street, Bay Ridge
Baby, Adult
$5

A time for parents and caregivers of infants/ toddlers to relax and mingle over wine and cheese while the kids play in our safe space with toys and books galore.

Transit Tots

Apr. 09, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Thursdays, 10:15-11am
New York Transit Museum
99 Schermerhorn St. , Brooklyn Heights
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Adult
$10; $5 children ages 2-17

Young train enthusiasts explore themes like animals underground, the people and buildings of New York City, colors and shapes, and the city's subways and buses.

ONLINE Learn to Juggle

Mar. 27, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Anytime
Big Apple Circus
,
All Ages
FREE

As long as you have a plastic bag, socks (or even a baby toy!) Big Apple Circus producer, Jack Marsh can teach you how to juggle. Learn how to jugg...

Sunday Author Story Time

Mar. 08, 2020 - Dec. 20, 2020 , Sundays, 11:30am (Prospect Lefferts Garden) and 1:30pm (Fort Greene)
Greenlight Bookstore Prospect Lefferts Garden/
632 Flatbush Ave./686 Fulton St., Prospect Lefferts Garden/Fort Greene
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Authors and illustrators present their new books with interactive readings and drawings, and often activities and crafts too!

Creative Movement for Kids at The Westchester

Mar. 15, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Thursdays, 10-10:45am
The Westchester
125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Get your little ones to moving, learning basic movements and having fun! A parent or caregiver is required to attend and participate.

Lanyard Club

Jan. 02, 2020 - Oct. 24, 2020 , Weekdays and Saturdays, 3:30-4:00pm
Queens Library - Richmond Hill Branch
118-14 Hillside Ave.,
Tween, Teen
FREE

Teens and tweens make a lanyard keychain or bracelet.

Shining Lights Yoga for Kids

Feb. 05, 2020 - Dec. 30, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11am
The Westchester
125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
All Ages
FREE

Stay active with your little and have fun doing yoga exercises.

'Guess What' - The Family-Friendly Stand Up Comedy Show

Apr. 20, 2019 - Dec. 19, 2020 , Third Saturdays, 12:30pm
The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
All Ages
$10

The show is hosted by an 12-year-old and her dad.

Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD) Meetings

Jan. 06, 2020 - Dec. 07, 2020 , 1st Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm
Select Human Services
17-19 Marble Ave, Pleasantville
Adult
$5

Help you or your child manage ADD for success and discuss different topics at meetings on the 1st Monday of the month through the school year.

ONLINE Learn Digital Painting and Color Workshop

Jul. 24, 2020 - Jun. 25, 2021 , 10am
The New York Public Library - Pelham Bay
3060 Middletown Rd, The Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Are you struggling with paint color but don't know where to start? If you love to paint portraits, draw characters or create fantasy environmen...

ONLINE Story Time with Miss Margie

May. 13, 2020 - Apr. 15, 2021 , Thursdays, 7:30pm
Miss Margie
,
All Ages
FREE

Join Miss Margie for a free, fun and animated reading of some children's classics via Zoom! Parents and kids of all ages are welcome! NO ONE is...

Picture Book Time

Jan. 08, 2020 - Dec. 23, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Queens Library - Richmond Hill Branch
118-14 Hillside Ave.,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join for stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple arts and crafts activity.

Saturday Storytime

Sep. 07, 2019 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Saturdays, 11am-12pm
Teaneck Public Library
840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Enjoy old and new favorites at this family storytime.

Rock n' Roll Babies & Toddlers

Sep. 06, 2019 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 10:15-10:45am
Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

It's time for great stories, classic kids' songs, new rock n’ roll music, and lots of dancing!

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