If you are looking for something to do this weekend on Staten Island, we highlight upcoming events that you can enjoy with your family and friends.

The count down to 13 days of Halloween is only a few days away. It's never too early to get in the mood and start planning ahead. The following are lists of upcoming kid and adult friend friendly events throughout Staten Island for this Halloween.

October 18th Weekend

Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee Info

 18th & 19th

 11:00am - 4:00pm

 Decker Farm Pumpkin Picking  Hayride, face painting, farm animals, arts and crafts, and corn stalk maze. 

 $5 per person

Free shuttle bus service available from the Historic Richmond Town parking lot to the  Decker Farm.

(718) 351-1611 x281

 18th

1:00pm - 5:00pm  Conference House  October Festival  'Music by Les Moore and…

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Summer may seem over and the kids are back to school, but who said the fun had to stop? Saturday, September 20th, Westerleigh Park will host the 7th Annual Westerleigh Folk Festival, also known as WestFest.

This year a total of 15 music acts of all different genres will take three stages, and an art exhibit by the South Shore Artists Group will be on display. For the kiddies - there will be face painting, pony rides and balloons. WestFest 2014 will be this Saturday in Westerleigh Park from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

In an article written by Nicholas Rizzi, from dnainfo.com, he interviewed and reported the festival organizer, Jim Indelicato, discussing how Westerleigh Folk Festival came to be.

"Indelicato, a musician himself, said he started the event six…

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Newly renovated Westerleigh Park has been on the up and up lately. Westerleigh Improvement Society and Friends of Westerleigh Park teamed up to bring the beautiful neighborhood of Westerleigh a fun and eventful summer for all families. 

June 14 - Fitness Mobile    12-2PM June 21 - Make Music New York    3-9PM *June 22 - Patriotic Sunday In The Park    2-4PM July 1 - Puppet Mobile    12-12:30PM July 8 - Art In The Park    10AM-12PM July 15 - Art In The Park    10AM-12PM July 17 - Starlight Concert July 22 - Fitness Mobile    12-2PM July 29 - Skating In The Park    12-2PM Aug 8 - Army National Guard Band    7-9PM Aug 29 - Movie In The Park    TBA Sept 3 - Wag Your Tail Social    8-10PM Sept 13 - Westerleigh Park…

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Do you ever think to yourself that "there's nothing to do on Staten Island"? Well...you are wrong. Besides the usual shopping at Staten Island Mall, going to Ralph's Ices or the movies, Staten Island has a lot more to offer:

  1. The Staten Island Zoo is always a focal point when school is out. The Zoo recently had new additions to its exotic inventory. There are also class/group programs specified for age groups.
  2. Need to blow off some fun without getting in trouble? 5050 Skatepark is NYC's open indoor skate park and is opened 7 days a week to all bikes, skateboards, scooters, and rollerbladers. They also offer summer sessions up to 8 weeks long.
  3. Staten Island Children's Museum urge to nurture the creativity and curiosity natural to all children,…

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By Larry Ambrosino of Continental Home Loans

With Staten Island’s OPEN HOUSE weekend upon us, this Saturday and Sunday April 26th & 27th. Being a Senior Loan Officer with over 10+ year’s experience, the importance of a Pre-Qualification in today’s marketplace is as important as going to see a doctor when you’re sick for a proper diagnosis. Please call Larry Ambrosino at 917-952-5851 today to set up an appointment for your free Pre-Qualification.  Continental Home Loans is heavily involved in the Nation’s Union Members, Active and Retired, and their families, this includes, no processing fees, no application fees, no commitment fees and competitive rates.

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Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee Info

Fri. - Sun., March 21-23, 2014

 

Art Lab Gallery, 1000 Richmond Terrace Summer Camps Children enjoy hands-on activities in drawing, painting and sculpture. Camps for ages 3-5, and another camp Picasso.  

 718-447-8667

www.artlab.info

AM, PM or full day session available.

Fri., March 21, 2014

9:00 am   -   2:00 pm New Dorp Moravian Church, 2205 Richmond Road Annual Easter Egg Hunt

 Don't Forget To Bring A Basket! Please bring a box of cookies to share!

Hunts take place Rain or Shine. 

 Church Office: 718-351-0090

www.newdorpmoravian.org 

$5.00 per child, Ages 1 – 10 Tickets must…

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Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee  Info

Fri., Dec 20, 2013

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SIABC, 73 Wave Street I-Land Exhibition View self portraits that reflect Staten Island. There is also a Holiday Pop-Up Market.  

Fri & Sat., Dec 20-21, 2013

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tottenville Historical Society, 229 Main Street Holiday Festival of Trees  Christmas trees individually decorated to reflect the Old World traditions and the Hanukkah Festival of Lights. Gift Shop will be open.

 

718.887.9125

Sat., Dec 21, 2013

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Casa Belvedere, 79 Howard Avenue Italian Christmas Cooking Classes Learn how to make Italian holiday classics for…

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Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee  Info

Fri, Dec. 13, 2013

10:00 am

- 7:00 pm

 The PATH Family Center, 1779 Richmond Ave.

Holiday Boutique Fundraiser

 Take pictures with Santa, supervised kids playroom while you shop. Vendors still welcome.

 Free Admission

718.494.4120

Fri, Dec. 13, 2013

11:00 am 

- 2:00 pm

 

 

 Eden II Adult Services, 94 Wright Ave.                          

10th Annual Holiday Craft Fair

 Join Eden II for lunch, baked goods, knick knacks and other holiday goodies!

                              718.442.1741

Fri, Dec. 13, 2013

7:00 pm

 - 9:00 pm

 Salem…

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Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee  Info

 

Fri, Dec. 06, 2013

 

   7:00 pm -

9:00 pm 

 

South Shore YMCA, 3939 Richmond Ave.

 

 YMCA Holiday Zumbafest

 Raffles, 50/50, giveaways and more. All proceeds benefit the Y's Strong Kids Campaign. 

 Contact: Valerie Krause 

718.227.3200

 

Fri, Dec. 06, 2013 

                           

Sat, Dec. 07, 2013

 

 7:00 pm -

 &

2:00 pm -

 

 

Full Cup, 388 Van Duzer St.

 

 

 "Pumpkin Soup"

 

 Play about an 11 year old boy with  autism and his struggles with family during the holidays. 

 $10

Reserve tickets at the gmail account:

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Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee  Info

 

Fri, Nov. 22-24, 2013

  

  

 

College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Ave.

 

8th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

 The Women's Center is asking for donations for Safe Horizon of Staten Island.

Please donate new toys for children    (1-6 years old). and gifts for mothers 

718.982.2553.

 

Fri, Nov. 22-23, 2013

 

   11:00 a.m. -

4:00 p.m.

 

Tottenville Historical Society, 229 Main Street

 

"War Letters" Exhibit 

 This examines the history of America's 20th and 21st century wars through letters written by local soldiers serving on the front lines.

 

Free Admission

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