Arts & Crafts

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Arts & Crafts Events

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Sep 23

Family Art Project: Wave Hill Ecology in a Bowl

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Be inspired by the local hilly landscape that makes up the waves of Wave Hill. Use items found on the grounds and sculpt with air-dry clay, rocks, moss and other up-cycled materials.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 23

Get Hooked

at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan

11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.
Come out to the park to learn, explore, and fish!
Free!

Must See
Event

Sep 23

35th Annual Queens County Fair

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens

11:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
The fair features pie-eating and corn-husking contests, pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, fun entertainment for kids, and more!

Must See
Event

Sep 23

Morningside Lights: The Secret Gardens Procession

at 110th Street and Morningside Drive (in Morningside Park) , Manhattan , Down to Earth Farmers Market , Manhattan , 116th Street and Morningside Avenue (in Morningside Park) , Manhattan

11:00 a.m. –9:00 p.m.
This year's Morningside Lights celebrates the neighborhood's deep tradition of civic activism that blossoms in the gardens carefully cultivated in its many reclaimed spaces.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 23

End of Summer Jam with Devin Garcia

at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens

12:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Join longtime teaching artist and education manager Devin Garcia to create wild and whimsical musical instruments from everyday objects and participate in an improvised concert.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 23

Autumn Moon Festival

at Chinese Scholar's Garden , Staten Island

12:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Enjoy traditional Asian music and dance, storytelling, tours, demonstrations of martial arts and Tai Chi, food, lessons in Chinese calligraphy, and more at the annual Autumn Moon Festival.

Must See
Event

Sep 23

The 6th Annual Breukelen Country Fair

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

1:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Join the Wyckoff Farmhouse museum for a day-long extravaganza of crafting, creating, and hands-on fun celebrating Breukelen’s agricultural roots!
Free!

Must See
Event

Sep 23

CANCELLED: Paper Arts and Crafts

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 23

CANCELLED: Crochet Basics and Accessories - Adults

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet: how to select your materials, gauge, yardage, tension, chain, single crochet, double crochet, and treble and slip stitch.
Free!

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Sep 24

Family Art Project: Wave Hill Ecology in a Bowl

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

Best For
Kids

Sep 24

35th Annual Queens County Fair

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens

11:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
The fair features pie-eating and corn-husking contests, pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, fun entertainment for kids, and more!

Must See
Event

Sep 24

Storytime & Craft

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Bring your little nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity.

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Sep 26

Tiny Tots Stories and Art

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

9:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 26

Up-Cycle-to-Art/Vintage and Steam Punk

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Adults decorate and up-cycle your clean, empty cans and bottles with beautiful napkins, wrapping paper, and vintage images from home.
Free!

Sep 26

Kids Le Petit Art

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
Kids create their own miniature art to take home. The piece is small enough to carry in your pocket or in your hand.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Sep 27

Adults Le Petit Zen Art

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

11:30 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Adults will create miniature works of art to display at home or give as a gift for a loved on
Free!

Sep 27

Recycle to Art

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Sep 28

Special Express Arts 2

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
This art workshop engages special needs adults through art for self expression.
Free!

Sep 28

Kids Imaginative Arts

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, September 29, 2017

Sep 29

Adult Imaginative Arts

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

1:00 p.m. –2:30 p.m.
Get your imagination going. Create intriguing art to delight family and friends. For adults of all ages.
Free!

Sep 29

Seasonal Arts and Crafts

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
Kids have fun creating art inspired by the summer and holiday season.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Sep 30

Family Art Project: Mapping the Bronx Green

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Using recycled maps and printmaking, create individual collages or join in a collaborative map installation highlighting Bronx green spaces--like Wave Hill.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 30

Fordham Road Fair

at East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue , Bronx

12:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.
Join Fordham Road BID for games, live music, magic, a car show, prizes, exhibits, and more along East Fordham Road between East Kingsbridge and Creston Avenue.
Free!

Sep 30

CANCELLED: Paper Arts and Crafts

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sep 30

CANCELLED: Crochet Basics and Accessories - Adults

at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet: how to select your materials, gauge, yardage, tension, chain, single crochet, double crochet, and treble and slip stitch.
Free!

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Oct 1

Family Art Project: Mapping the Bronx Green

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Using recycled maps and printmaking, create individual collages or join in a collaborative map installation highlighting Bronx green spaces like Wave Hill.

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Oct 4

Art Inspired By...Whimsical Animals

at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center , Manhattan

6:00 p.m. –7:30 p.m.
Create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists and various art techniques. The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on…
Free!

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Oct 5

Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark

at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center , Manhattan

6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.
Join artist Amy DiGi for a rooftop watercolor painting and monotypes printmaking workshop, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League program!
Free!

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Oct 7

Fort Tryon Kids Art: Palisades in Plaster

at Cloisters Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan

10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
Join Artist Jenae Schwartz in making rock sculptures inspired by the magnificent formations of the Palisades.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 7

Family Art Project: Raptors in the Autumn Sky

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
With winds in our favor, we’ll form a procession of raptor puppets in flight, leading up to an outdoor group soar.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 7

Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park) , Manhattan

12:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with visits to the lighthouse interior, readings of eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 7

Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

1:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Best For
Kids

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Oct 8

Family Art Project: Raptors in the Autumn Sky

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Make your own movable, raptor puppet resembling the migrating hawks circling and gliding above the Hudson River!

Best For
Kids

Oct 8

Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

1:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour, then join us at the activity table.

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Oct 12

Toddler Pumpkin Patch Bash

at Gertrude Ederle Playground , Manhattan

11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Join us for a day full of fun! Pick out your favorite pumpkin (while supplies last), create fall crafts, and participate in games.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 12

Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark

at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center , Manhattan

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Oct 14

Woodworking: Bird Feeder Workshop

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

9:30 a.m. –4:00 p.m.
Using basic woodworking tools, build a one-of-kind sculptural bird feeder for your garden’s avian friends with woodworker, author and Wave Hill Director of Facilities Frank Perrone.

Best For
Kids

Oct 14

Family Art Project: October Treasures

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Explore Wave Hill to see the treasures autumn trees have laid upon the grounds. Use your findings, buttons, small stones and a bit of sparkle to make a home for your nature collection.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 14

Fall Festival

at Victory Field (in Forest Park) , Queens

12:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Celebrate fall with crafts, games, music, pumpkins, and more!
Free!

Must See
Event

Oct 14

Storytime & Craft

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Bring your little nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity.

Best For
Kids

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Oct 15

Family Art Project: October Treasures

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Oct 19

Plein-Air Journals Art Workshop series begins

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Using the intimate space of the journal page, depict human-made elements in the landscape in this outdoor workshop.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Oct 21

Family Art Project: Leaf Crowns and Fairy Houses

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Sit with your wee ones and listen to stories of fairies and elves found in Celtic mythology. Head to Wave Hill's woodland to make fairy-sized dwellings using sticks, leaves and moss.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 21

It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks

at East Pinetum (in Central Park) , Manhattan

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
We're transforming Central Park into a stage, museum, and art studio for a free day of public art to celebrate this milestone.
Free!

Must See
Event

Oct 21

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Oct 22

Family Art Project: Leaf Crowns and Fairy Houses

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

Best For
Kids

Oct 22

Rangers Choice: Nature Art

at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park) , Queens

1:00 p.m. –2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and create beautiful nature creations by using materials provided by mother nature. Registration is required for this program. Register on October 11.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 22

Storytime & Craft

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Bring your little nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity.

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Oct 26

Pumpkin Painting

at United We Stand Community Garden (in ) , Bronx

5:30 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
It's that time of year to use your creative chops and turn pumpkins into festive decorations. GreenThumb will have pumpkins and paint ready.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, October 27, 2017

Oct 27

Day of the Dead Arts & Crafts and Public Art in Virginia Park

at Corner of Westchester Avenue and White Plains Road (in Virginia Park) , Bronx

6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of Day of the Dead arts and crafts in Virginia Park in collaboration with the public artwork Daylighting by Lovie Pignata, Loving the Bronx, and BX Arts Factory.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Oct 28

Family Art Project: Spider Web Fashion

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Join Family Art Project Storyteller Rama Mandel for tales about special spiders, including the Itsy Bitsy Spider and Anansi the spider, the great folk hero and mischief maker.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 28

Halloween Harvest Festival

at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
The theme is Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead with vibrant performance and music presented by Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York! Plus, bring your pup to the costume contest!
Free!

Must See
Event

Oct 28

Pumpkin Painting (Brooklyn)

at Berry Street Garden

11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
It's that time of year to use your creative chops and turn pumpkins into festive decorations. GreenThumb will have pumpkins and paint ready.
Free!

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Oct 29

Family Art Project: Spider Web Fashion

at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx

Best For
Kids

Oct 29

Children's Fall Festival

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens

11:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m.
Dress in costume for this popular annual fall celebration at the Queens County Farm Museum!

Must See
Event

Oct 29

Halloween at the Garden

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

12:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
Make a seasonal botanical craft, see a magic show, and meet and take pictures with Flora, Queens Botanical Garden’s friendly mascot! Show off your costume and bring trick-or-treat bags!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Nov 1

Art Inspired By...Poetry

at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center , Manhattan

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Nov 4

Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

1:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour, then check out our activity table.

Best For
Kids

Nov 4

Handmade Greeting Card Workshop

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

1:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Hand craft unique greeting cards using beautiful papers and embellishments.

Best For
Kids

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Nov 5

Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

1:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour, then join us at the activity table.

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Nov 11

Storytime & Craft

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Bring your little nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity.

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Nov 18

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Nov 19

Floral Design Workshop: Holiday Centerpiece

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

1:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Try your hand at creating your own holiday centerpiece! Participants will be introduced to tips and techniques used by pros, and take home their own centerpiece.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Nov 26

Storytime & Craft

at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Bring your little nature lovers to Queens Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically-themed craft activity.

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Dec 6

Art Inspired By...Basquiat

at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center , Manhattan

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Dec 9

Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan

4:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m.
Join us for our tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, decoration-making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Dec 16

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Jan 20

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Feb 17

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Mar 17

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Apr 21

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, May 19, 2018

May 19

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Jun 16

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Jul 21

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Aug 18

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Sep 15

Farmhouse Family Day

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn

11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!

Best For
Kids