Join in some Broadway style dance with choreographer and dancer Walter Rutledge. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are weekly free outdoor interactive musical events held through August each summer. The Museum will be open for visitors from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Tickets for Museum visitation are $8 each and we encourage…
Join us for an interactive dance workshop with The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, where you will learn about the history and cultural legacy of Mexican culture through folk dances like Danza de los Viejitos otherwise known as Dance of the Old Man and national dances such as El Jarabe Tapatio known as the world-famous Mexican…
CANCELLED - We hope to reschedule soon. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe will join us to share the history of Native American culture through stories and and music. This is a free event that will be held between our two visitation sessions.This Weekend Wonder is sponsored by:
Young Staten Island violinists, The Mighty String Demons, under the direction of Sanchie Bobrow, will present a festive concert of seasonal music to bring joy and good cheer to the Children's Museum. Come and sing along with them as they play holiday favorites such as Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Dreidel, Hanukah O Hanukah and The…
The IlluminArt Touring Company will perform scenes from their production "Asking Alex." This series of short dramatic scenes depicts the everyday adventures of a puppet character named Alex. The scenes feature activities such as taking care of the class pet and learning how to make friends. "Asking Alex" is an interactive show that is ideal for…
AY Young, a UN Youth Ambassador for the US., will share a musical workshop about how he uses art to promote the UN sustainable development goals worldwide. A producer, singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur, AY Young is a former X Factor contestant and has played with artists Wiz Khalifa, SHAGGY, T-Pain, Flo-Rida, and Aaron Carter.…
The Staten Island Community Alliance Corp. invites you to attend the Free 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The day includes dance performances, local bands, DJs, vendors, and health and wellness activities. Free passes for the Staten Island Children's Museum are available by…
This week the Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band will take you to the islands with their repertoire of reggae and other party favorites. Steel drums are traditionally made out of the bottoms of 55 gallon oil barrels. The bottoms are hammered inward with different areas being shaped to make different sounds. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are…
Join us for an interactive dance workshop with The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, where you will learn about the history and cultural legacy of Mexican culture through folk dances like Danza de los Viejitos, otherwise known as Dance of the Old Man, and national dances such as El Jarabe Tapatio, known as the world-famous Mexican…
Enjoy a fun and spooky Halloween concert performed by The Mighty String Demons, a youth violinist group directed by Sanchie Bobrow. Their musical selections will invoke visions of witches on brooms, phantoms, ghosts, and rituals! Guest musicians will be pianist Wenyi Lo and concert bassist Kazuo Nakamura. The concert will take place from 4:00 pm…
Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children's Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive experience brings beloved children's literature to life through theater, music, and movement, sparking their imagination and critical thinking. Included with admission.The Guest Artist Series is…
Transform your afternoon into a vibrant cultural celebration at our lively dance party featuring DJ Baba Yako, who specializes in Afrobeat music—a genre known for its infectious rhythms and rich cultural influences. Let your little ones experience the joy and unity inspired by Afrobeat, as they move and groove to the beats. Included with admission.The…
