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Bird and Nature Walk: Brookfield Park

Brooklfield Park Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, United States

The wide open skies of Brookfield Park make it the ideal place to search for wintering raptors, while the creeks hold a variety of waterfowl. Join guides for this 1-2 mile hike.

NYICFF in Your Neighborhood

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join us to check out a New York International Children's Film Festival's short film program and all of the great cultural activities your neighborhood has to offer.

Crafternoons: Mosaics with Janice Patrignani

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Design professional, visual artist, and art educator Janice Patrignani will walk participants through the process of creating their own mosaics.

$20 – $25

Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join the Staten Island Community Alliance at the Staten Island Museum for a Black History Month transcribe-a-thon to transcribe newly digitized family history records making them more easily searchable and accessible for researchers.

Lockdown Staten Island Documentary: How to participate

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Help document Staten Islanders’ lives during the lockdown that took place from March to June 2020—one of the most intense and memorable periods of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Memorial Making with Lina Montoya

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join artist Lina Montoya for an afternoon of public art making. Remember and memorialize those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the project, Naming the Lost Memorials.

Yes, And Closing Event | Perfect Moment Review

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Collect, Share, Process Free with Museum admission Join Yes, And artists Day de Dada as they process the Perfect Moments that have been written on tags and collected through their ...

Bird and Nature Walk: High Rock Park

High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Mattarazo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Gala

Richmond County Country Club 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, United States

Cocktails, dinner, live music, and dancing as we honor Marie H. Cole and Lucille Herring.

Wildflower Walk

High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, United States

A guided walk through the heart of the Greenbelt in search and celebration of Staten Island’s Official Wildflower, the Pinxter Azalea.

Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Bird and Nature Walk: Clay Pit Pond

Clay Pit Pond 83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Moth Night

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Look closely at Museum moth specimens, flap your wings with some shadow dancing, explore Cooper Keane's Mobile Monarch Museum, and take a night hike through Snug Harbor!

$5 – $10

Lemon Creek: Guided Walk with Nathan Kensinger

Lemon Creek Seguine Ave. and Florence Pl., Staten Island, United States

Trace out the history of Staten Island’s forgotten streams and waterfront towns with artist and journalist Nathan Kensinger. This walk will share his work exploring the Lemon Creek watershed as it flows out to Prince’s Bay, which is featured in the exhibition Vulnerable Landscapes.

The Black Angels – Book Launch and Discussion

College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd., Building P, Staten Island, United States

Join Maria Smilios, author of the new book The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis, in conversation with public historian Debbie-Ann Paige and Virginia Allen, a nurse at Seaview Hospital from 1947 – 1957 to celebrate the launch of this exciting new book.

$8

73rd Annual Fence Show

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Long-standing outdoor gallery and market featuring local artists and craftspeople, with Biergarten and food vendors.

Biergarten at the Fence Show

Join us for a drink and a snack at this fundraiser for the Museum at the Fence Show! Brews by Kills Boro Brewing Company, Flagship Brewing Company, and Pour Standards Richmond County Homebrew Club.

$20 – $25

Vulnerable Landscapes: Artist Talk

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Explore the relationship between the built and natural environment with James Vincent Brice, Nathan Kensinger, Sarah Nelson Wright, and Nate Dorr.

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Halloween at the Museum

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Wear your favorite costume, and enjoy seasonal crafts and activities made with recycled materials!

$5 – $10

Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

Silver Lake Park 700 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

How Sweet It Is! Benefit Night

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join the Staten Island Museum for this fall honey-themed benefit event!

Light and Love: an Altered Books Presentation

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Meet the artists behind the altered books as they present their work, share information about the Jewish communities they learned about, and the significance of combating antisemitism for everyone.

Bird and Nature Walk: Latourette Park

Latourette Park Forest Hill & London Rds, Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Edible Island

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

“Mmm!” your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season.

Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park

Blue Heron Park 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks. The feeders behind the nature center will ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Taking Care: Public Opening Reception

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

The public opening reception of new exhibition, Taking Care: The "Black Angels" of Sea View Hospital.

Bird and Nature Walk: Mount Loretto

Mount Loretto Unique Area 20 Kenny Road, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Educator Open House *New Date*

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Educators are invited for a meet in greet with Taking Care curators and viewing of the exhibition.

Taking Care: Artists and Scholars Discussion

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Doors Open at 6:00PM Limited capacity, registration strongly recommended $15 adults/$10 members. Free for students Join artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young (Back and Song) in conversation with scholar ...

$10 – $15

Bird and Nature Walk: Brookfield Park

Brooklfield Park Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Brunch for Women in Healthcare

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

A special brunch to honor the service of women in healthcare in our community and highlight the legacy of “The Black Angels” as featured in the current exhibition Taking Care.

$50

Bird and Nature Walk: Ocean Breeze Park

Ocean Breeze Park Quintard St. and Olympia Blvd., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway Weekend

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Safely view this remarkable celestial event with a free pair of solar glasses while supplies last.

$5 – $8

Bird and Nature Walk: Freshkills North Park

Freshkills North Park 350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Search for a variety of raptors along with ...

Earth Day: Flower Power!

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Make and take crafts for green thumbs big and small: flower crowns, seed paper, wildflower seed bombs, design your own seed packets, and more!

$10 – $15

Staten Island Museum Gala

Richmond County Country Club 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join us for a sparklingly good time! This highly anticipated occasion is the Museum’s cornerstone fundraising event for the year and an opportunity to bring constituents together, celebrate our accomplishments ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove Beach

Cedar Grove Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Summer Nights | Relief Printmaking with Janet Gonzalez

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

$35/$30 members. Includes museum admission. Get inspired by the designs of nature with this introductory printmaking course. Experiment with line and texture to produce one of a kind images. Participants ...

$30 – $35

Moth Night

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

$10 Adults/$5 Children Registration recommended Kick off National Moth Week with science and art activities after dark! Revel in the beauty and learn about the life cycles and habitats of ...

$5 – $10

Summer Nights | Silk Painting with Janice Patrignani

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

$35/$30 members. Includes museum admission. Learn the basics of silk painting to create unique textiles and decorative elements. This fun, introductory workshop provides a structured introduction to the techniques of ...

$30 – $35

Bird and Nature Walk: Conference House Park

Conference House Park 298 Satterlee St., Staten Island, NY

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. We will be looking mainly for southbound migrants, ...

The Soorya NYC Festival

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Free | Registration recommended. Presented by the Center for Traditional Music and Dance & Members of NYC’s Sri Lankan Community. Soorya NYC presents folk and traditional arts to encourage cultural ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park

Clove Lakes Park

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Migrant songbirds, including warblers, vireos, flycatchers and others ...

74th Annual Fence Show

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

The 74th Annual Fence Show has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Free, includes Museum Admission Each year, the Fence Show transforms the Museum’s front lawn into an outdoor gallery ...

Biergarten at the 74th Annual Fence Show

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Important Update: The Fence Show and Biergarten have been cancelled due to inclement weather.  The museum will be open for regular visiting hours from 11:00am-5:00pm today and we are extending ...

$20 – $25

4th Annual – Black Cat Scavenger Hunt

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

It’s Halloween all month long at the Staten Island Museum where guests of all ages can compete in our Black Cat Scavenger Hunt. This is a drop-in, ongoing activity taking ...

Family History Workshop and Presentation

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Free with museum admission. Registration recommended. In celebration of Family History Month, join Debbie-Ann Paige and Robin Semple, Co-Presidents of the Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. The diversity of habitats (freshwater pond, woodlands, Raritan ...

Crafternoons: Winter Wreaths

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Saturday, November 9 1:00pm-3:00pm $35/$30 members. Includes museum admission. All materials provided. Give the gift of homemade with this craft-based workshop just in time for the holiday season. Make one ...

$30 – $35

Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

Silver Lake Park 700 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. We will check the reservoirs for migrating waterfowl, ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park

Blue Heron Park 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. The feeders behind the nature center will be ...

Edible Island + Holiday Card Making

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Part of Holiday Hop at Snug Harbor Free/Donations Welcome “Mmm!” your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season. This delectable fair ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Ocean Breeze Park

Ocean Breeze Park Quintard St. and Olympia Blvd., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. We will be looking for wintering raptors overhead, ...