Saturday, November 3rd at 11 AM
Tour Snug Harbor when the autumn colors are at their most beautiful. The Fall Foliage Tour begins at the Visitor Information Booth on Chapel Road, continuing through the Pond Garden and ending in the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden. The tour is rain or shine.
Saturday, October 27th at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Performances, hauntings, tricks, and treats: experience it all at Halloween Harbor on October 27! We’ll have double the toil and trouble with activities all over campus from Art Lab, the Noble Maritime Collection, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, the Staten Island Children’s Museum, and the Staten Island Museum. We are grateful to NYS Assemblymember Matthew Titone for his generous support of this event. Tickets On Sale Now Tickets to Halloween Harbor are $8 per person in advance and $10 at the door. The event is free for children under 1 year. Tickets provide access to all Halloween Harbor activities, museums, and attractions during the event, and include access to all cultural sites and points of interest within the Snug Harbor campus. Members will be allowed free access to the institutions of which they are a member, but will need to purchase tickets and receive a wristband to participate in the Halloween Harbor activities. Tickets are available at halloweenharbor18.bpt.me. “We were so pleased with the overwhelming response to last year’s Halloween Harbor and are excited to bring the fun back this year,” said the executive directors of the partner organizations at Snug Harbor in a joint statement. “The event builds on our most recent campus-wide celebration, Big Picnic, held in June, and gives visitors a chance to enjoy many of the cultural institutions at Snug Harbor in a single day. This collaborative effort by the campus partners showcases the wide variety of visual and performing arts, family-friendly activities, historic buildings, and beautiful grounds that define Snug Harbor.” PUMPKIN PAINTING 11 AM – 5 PM or while supplies last, for families of all ages. Celebrate the harvest in this fun, creative activity. Get yourself a pumpkin and decorate it with paints and your imagination. HALLOWEEN FACE PAINTING 11 AM – 5 PM or while supplies last, for all ages. PHOTO BOOTH 11 AM – 5 PM, for individuals and groups of all ages. Get your photo taken in the depths of Shinbone Alley. The ambiance is just spooky enough to make this a Halloween to remember. Photos by Kris Johnson. PERFORMANCE and COSTUME CONTEST WITH THE FLESH JUNKIES 2:30 – 4 PM, for individuals and groups of all ages. Join us at the Shinbone Alley stage to hear the Flesh Junkies, Staten Island’s very own “Zombie Punk Cabaret.” Dare to participate in the Halloween Harbor costume contest as part of their set.
Sat, October 6, 10am – 4pm at Historic Richmond Town
Fun for the entire family! Pick a pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay ride, corn maze, arts and crafts and face painting! This picturesque historic site will be open to the public weekends in October and Columbus Day. Tickets include: tractor-pulled hay ride, hip-high kid’s maze, farm animals, crafts and activities! New additions this year: Fenced-In Pumpkin Patch! Food Trucks! Egger’s Ice-Cream and S’more Making!
For info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumpkin-picking-at-decker-farm-tickets-50243385318?aff=ebapi&goal=0_035b85cc1a-d2f1b58259-49034077&mc_cid=d2f1b58259&mc_eid=6a6792af6d
Saturday, September 29th at 11 AM
Join the Friends of Blue Heron Park for a day of Family Fun. (Rain date: October 6th) Games for children, crafts, refreshments and more! Make your own scarecrow! Bring your own pants and shirt to make a scarecrow with hay and materials provided ($10).
Saturday, September 15th at 11 AM
Join National Lighthouse Museum members and friends for a cruise up the East River and pass through Hell’s Gate to Long Island Sound. We will cruise as far as Execution Rocks Lighthouse and learn of its gruesome history. The Stepping Stones Light is not to be missed!
This is a memorable three hour cruise with expert presenters sharing little known facts about New York City history and the lighthouses we’ll see.
Bring your own snacks or purchase refreshments on board.
The boat leaves promptly at 11:00 am from the World Financial Center Pier, located on the Hudson River at Vesey and North End Ave. Tickets are $60 Adults, $40 Children (under 10 yrs.) $50 Military and Seniors (62+).
This trip takes place rain or shine.
To register:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eew8ioym45e3e8ad&oseq=&c=&ch=
From a day at the beach, to a night at the theatre, Staten Island has it all. We’re home to great cultural attractions, a wild zoo, fun nightlife, and more than 170 parks. No wonder people say “If you haven’t seen Staten Island, you haven’t REALLY seen New York!”
Saturday, July 21st at 9 PM
All Generations and GQ and Family invades Staten island with the first ever silent disco party, At Bootleg Mannings Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar ’s most popular curated bar and venue! Bootleg Manning boasts over 150 beers, and whiskey, and a outdoor space perfect for dancing! The party kicks off when the headphones go on and 3 live DJs take the stage, battling for your attention. There will be 6 djs ( DJ Crossfade , Dj Andrea Jones ,Dj Kaddu, Dj Ajay , Dj Money , Dj Clein) spinning all night to you singing, drinking and eatting, and dancing til 4am! Kitchen open till 4am
Your 3 live DJs are spinning all night:
DJ 1 (Green): Reagge, Afrobeats ,Top 40 Dance Hits and All other Generals
DJ 2 (Red): 80’s, 90’s & Early 2000 Throwbacks
DJ 3 (Blue): Hip Hop, R&B , Latino Music
Your experience includes:
• A Pair of Headphones
• Glow Sticks and Raffle to win Gift Cards
• 3 Live DJ’s battling for your attention
• Large selection of beers
Special Notes:
• 21+
• Rain or Shine, we bring the party indoors!
• Dress code: Casual
What to bring:
• Valid ID
• You MUST have a Valid State ID ,credit or debit card for the check-in process. If the headphones are NOT returned, there will be a charge to your credit or debit card after the event.
• No need to print your ticket, just show the code on your phone or they will have your name at the door.
How it works:
When you arrive you’ll receive a pair of special wireless headphones. You can adjust the volume and choose between up to three DJ’s with a flip of a switch. Each headset has a color LED that shows what channel you are listening to. It’s super social; you’re in control of the music! There’s no loud music that you have to talk over. Plus, there’s no ringing in your ears when you leave! Come and Enjoy the first Silent Disco
PRICES AT THE DOORS MIGHT CHANGE GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
**By attending our parties you are subjected to photos and videos being used in our promotional efforts via our website, social media and print marketing.**
Friday, April 6th at 7:30 PM
The Conference House Association’s
Cabaret Night: “All That Jazz”
with The Jazz Union performing
and featuring talented vocalist Rita
Includes hors d’oeuvres, “jazzed up” punch, dessert, coffee, and tea.
Conference House Members will receive a free raffle ticket at the event with confirmed membership!
Note: All reservations must be paid by April 5, 2018 and are non-refundable.
For more information call 718-984-6046 or visit our Facebook page.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
The Conference House is owned by the City of New York, operated by The Conference House Association, and is a member of The Historic House Trust.
Saturday, March 31st at Clay Pit Ponds
Can you find the eggs hidden on our trails?
Free for all ages. Please be courteous–limit 30 eggs per hunter. Bring your own basket!
Sat, March 3, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Snug Harbor Botanical Gardens
Learn more about starting, growing, or joining a community garden! NYC Parks Green Thumb and the NYC Compost Project hosted by Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden have partnered to provide a gathering of community greening organizations and community members to provide information and make connections. Meet in the lobby of Building P Free, registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staten-island-garden-get-together-tickets-41873594047
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