Kim Profaci from The Modern Marionette Company will give a brief history of puppetry and its significance as a global art form followed by a 45-minute performance of Tomie dePaola’s “Strega Nona”. Using a variety of marionettes, this classic story of the magic pasta pot will come to life. After the performance, we will conduct a Q&A and introduce…
The NYC Compost Project hosted by Snug Harbor will join us to provide a hands-on overview of composting. We encourage families to bring food scraps that they can contribute along with "browns" such as leaves and pine needles to a compost bin in a lasagna style. Participants will have the opportunity to meet worms who…
Gotham Whale, a NYC research and advocacy organization, is proud to present Nile, an inflated life-size model of a humpback whale that will be on the meadow to teach visitors about the anatomy and life of whales. You will be able to go inside of the whale for a mini lesson and touch artifacts such…
STEM From Dance is transforming the STEM field by empowering girls of color with the know-how, experience, and confidence to dream big in STEM — all through the power of dance. Visitors will be invited to enjoy a dynamic performance followed by informational portion where guests can learn about the STEM project and their mission,…
Students from the Staten Island Tamil School will share the history of their school and perform traditional dances from Sri Lanka including the Kavadi Dance representing a ceremonial offering to a Hindu God. They will teach the dances and encourage visitors to join in. This event is free with admission. Sponsored by
Join our Walk in! Workshop and climb into the world of skyscrapers. Participants will discover the distinctions between skyscrapers and other buildings. With skyscrapers across the United States as their inspiration, they will have the opportunity to construct their own unique structures using cardboard pieces. This workshop not only encourages artistic expression but also enhances…
Join our Walk in! Workshop and climb into the world of skyscrapers. Participants will discover the distinctions between skyscrapers and other buildings. With skyscrapers across the United States as their inspiration, they will have the opportunity to construct their own unique structures using cardboard pieces. This workshop not only encourages artistic expression but also enhances…
Join our Walk in! Workshop and climb into the world of skyscrapers. Participants will discover the distinctions between skyscrapers and other buildings. With skyscrapers across the United States as their inspiration, they will have the opportunity to construct their own unique structures using cardboard pieces. This workshop not only encourages artistic expression but also enhances…
Join our Walk in! Workshop and climb into the world of skyscrapers. Participants will discover the distinctions between skyscrapers and other buildings. With skyscrapers across the United States as their inspiration, they will have the opportunity to construct their own unique structures using cardboard pieces. This workshop not only encourages artistic expression but also enhances…
Join our Walk in! Workshop and climb into the world of skyscrapers. Participants will discover the distinctions between skyscrapers and other buildings. With skyscrapers across the United States as their inspiration, they will have the opportunity to construct their own unique structures using cardboard pieces. This workshop not only encourages artistic expression but also enhances…
We will be joined by a scientist from the Crazy Science Lab who will conduct awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce you to dry ice - a solid that does not melt into a liquid but instead changes directly into a gas! You will witness a chemistry of colors, a soap volcano, artificial snow, a storm…
Join our Walk in! Workshop and climb into the world of skyscrapers. Participants will discover the distinctions between skyscrapers and other buildings. With skyscrapers across the United States as their inspiration, they will have the opportunity to construct their own unique structures using cardboard pieces. This workshop not only encourages artistic expression but also enhances…
