Van Gogh’s Flowers
You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only the New York Botanical Garden can deliver in Van Gogh’s Flowers ! Fun for the whole family, spend the day exploring colorful botanical displays, large-scale artworks and a monumental field of sunflowers that celebrate his iconic works. Stop by the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden to enjoy hands-on programs, like crafts and potting up plant seedlings. On select nights, experience the exhibition after dark at Starry Nights, featuring live music and performances, plus cocktails and light bites for purchase. Conditions permitting, the evening culminates in a dazzling drone show!
Dinosaur Safari
Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.
Little Movers Storytime
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.
Urban Health Plan Baby Fun
This program is intended for pre-walkers and new walkers only. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers in collaboration with Urban Health Plan’s Prenantal department. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap.
Plant Powered: Batch Cooking Basics to Improve Blood Sugar
A healthy lifestyle starts at home. In this engaging session with Plant Powered Metro New York, you’ll discover how to stock and arrange your pantry, fridge, freezer, and countertops to make healthy eating the easy choice. Learn which foods to keep on hand to treat and reverse diabetes, and enjoy a brief cooking demo and tasting of a simple, budget-friendly meal using affordable pantry staples. This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by EmblemHealth and Neighborhood Care. This class is open to all ages and abilities.
Get Your Craft Together: Clay Bowls
This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us every Tuesday to do some fun arts and crafts. This week’s project will be decorating clay bowls. We welcome all levels of experience. No registration required. As space allows.
West Farms Open House-Crafts stations
Come and partake in our creative craft activities during our West Farms Library open house.
Perler Beads for Teens
Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity at the Morris Park Library! Come hang out with other teens while making awesome Perler bead designs. We’ll chat about books, movies, and more—plus, there will be snacks! Ages 13–17 No registration needed—just drop in! Come through, bring your friends, and make something cool!
Creative Conversations: Music Appreciation
Why do we enjoy music? We can dance to it or cry to it, but what is it that makes us want to dance or cry? Join us for an afternoon of listening, analyzing and learning about music theory across as many genres as we can cover, including jazz, hip-hop, classical, rock, country, blues, and many more.
Art & Design: Decorative Bird Homes
This program will take place in person at The Westchester Square Library Branch. Use markers, paints, and other crafting materials to decorate your own decorative bird homes. These are for crafting and decorative purposes only and do not serve as functional bird homes. No registration required. Limited to 6 participants on a first-come basis.
West Farms Open House – Tech Creative!
This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. It's West Farms Library's Open House and the Teen Center is going all out! Come experience all the tech and devices we have to offer. Take pictures with our poloroid or professional cameras, use our Macbooks and iPads to create something new, use our Cameo Silhouette and 3D printer to bring your creations to life, and more!
Tuesday Twist: Punch Needling
Punch needling is a fun and relaxing way to create textured designs using yarn and fabric. You’ll learn the basics and create your own unique piece to take home. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide all the supplies and walk you through each step. Snacks will be included!
Get Creative: Financial Edition
This event will take place in person at Mott Haven Library. Join us in the Teen Center as we create our own credit cards, a mind map and a paycheck. Teens will identify keywords on a paycheck, how to create a mind map for their careers and credit limits. No experience or materials are required. Just bring your creativity.
Kids Crafternoon
Come and join us for a simple hands-on craft for kids ages 5-12! All materials provided.