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from December 12, 2019 to March 24, 2020
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Toddler Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The classes will consist of painting, collage, and sculpture. Each week the group will look at a different artist or form of art.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 13, 2019
Lantern Fest Fridays
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island 
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come early, stay late for Lantern Fest Fridays at Snug Harbor! Follow the lighted walkway to Snug Harbor’s front lawn to warm up and check out some amazing exhibitions while you’re here!
Category: Education, Art
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Compost Under the Microscope
at East River Park Compost Yard (in Corlears Hook Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
See bacteria, fungi, and more as we explore our compost piles under the microscope and see what organisms live in different stages and temperatures.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours
Free!
Con Edison Family Day: Paper Ornaments & Pomanders
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Make an old-fashioned style paper ornament and fragrant holiday pomander to add to your tree or the mansion's community tree!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, History, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Seniors, Home for the Holidays
Kids
A Victorian Holiday Party
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The halls of the Morris-Jumel Mansion will be decked for our annual Victorian Holiday Party featuring a costume contest! Join us for a themed tour, a holiday reading, caroling, and a holiday photo booth!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Food, Winter Holidays, Seniors, Home for the Holidays
Event
Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage and Basket Weaving
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Try your hand at tying and weaving techniques using cordage made from plant fiber.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Free!
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Talks
Free!
Artist Talk: Robert Bunkin, "Under Construction"
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
In this talk, Breaking Ground exhibiting artist Robert Bunkin discusses the process and technique involved in his fresco installation Under Construction.
Category: Education, Art, Talks
Winter Wellness: Syrups & Salves
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about immunity-boosting herbs and make an herbal-infused syrup and topical salve for winter blues.
Category: Accessible, Education, Nature, Seniors, Workshops
Candlelight Tours
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Step back through time to taste, smell, and touch the holiday pleasures of centuries past.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Food, Winter Holidays, Home for the Holidays
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