NJ Events Calendar

  • Bilingual Birdies

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Bilingual Birdies helps young families learn Spanish through singing and dancing in a Latin American adventure. NYC’s Latin musicians, puppeteers, and early educators create an intergenerational experience where you will jump, clap, spin, and laugh in this bilingual performance. A tropical dance party filled with good vibes and cumbia is waiting for you. Age range […]

    free with admission
  • Staten Island Fencing Club Demonstration

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Discover the thrill of swordplay at a fencing demonstration designed especially for kids. The Staten Island Fencing Club will lead an action-packed event for young minds to learn about the art of balance and coordination and to practice with plastic swords.

    free with admission
  • Roaming Magician Magical Matt

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Magical Matt is a close-up strolling magician who will perform sleight of hand, card tricks, mentalism and coin magic.

    free with admission
  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s community students will be performing dances and songs from their classes under the outdoor tent of the Staten Island Children’s Museum. With live music accompaniment, visitors will be shown dance steps and invited to join in.  

    free with admission
  • Children’s Dental Health Workshop

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Marcia Greene, DDS, will talk about oral health and lead an art activity inspired by teeth. This workshop will have three sessions throughout the day at 12 pm, 12:45 pm and 1:30 pm.

    free with admission
  • Modern Marionette: Jack and the Dancing Beanstalk

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join the Modern Marionette Company for a fun retelling of this favorite tale. Learn all about marionettes as you follow Jack on his adventures and his surprising discovery at the top of a very tall beanstalk. Included with admission to the museum.

    free with admission
  • Cumbe Center for African Dance Workshop

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    The Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance presents Mfouambila: Feel the Groove at the Staten Island Children’s Museum. Andoche Loubaki began his dance career in Brazzaville, Congo, in 1998, with the choreographer Louis Causete. Two years later he joined the percussion group Toubillon as a drummer and learned to play the Ngoma. In 2013 […]

    free with admission
  • Practice Reading with a Pooch

    Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

    Therapy dogs from Luv on a Leash are eager to hear stories read to them by visitors. The dogs are well-trained, registered, and insured therapy dogs who love literature and will listen without judgement or comment. They hope to help children improve their reading ability, build confidence and develop a life-long love of books. Visitors […]

    free with admission
  • Paws & Feet 5K Run/Walk & Doggie Fun Day

    Cooper River Park N. Park Dr, Pennsauken, United States

    Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day, is an annual fundraising event celebrating the bond between humans and their pets. There will be live entertainment, local small business vendors, children’s activities, food and drink from local favorites, and more. You can sign up to run in the […]

  • Schoharie County Sunshine Fair

    Cobleskill Fairgrounds 113 Sunshine Drive, Cobleskill, NY, United States

    This 148-year tradition features midway rides, concerts including The Marshall Tucker Band (Wednesday) and Chubby Checker (Saturday), Big Top Super Circus, Guinness World Record-holding unicyclist Wesley Williams - The One Wheel Wonder, Puppy Pals Live stunt show, Dock Dogs, demolition derbies, truck & tractor pulls, livestock events, pro wrestling (Tuesday), harness racing (Tuesday), Clydesdales, Heritage […]

    $3 – $22
  • SOAR Camp at Demarest Nature Center

    SOAR Camp at Demarest Nature Center

    Demarest Nature Center Wakelee Drive, Demarest, NJ, United States

    Using binoculars, birding apps, and observation skills, campers in grades 4 to 7 will learn how to identify birds, their behaviors, their hunting and hiding skills, and much more. All equipment is provided by SOAR Education. Campers are welcome to bring their personal binoculars, magnifying glasses, etc. for their specific program.  

    $275