Word Up welcomes Ayendy Bonifacio for his new coming-of-age tale, Bless Me, Papi, about a young Dominican American boy facing a grave loss and a feathered phantom. "Humanity shines through in this work that is notable for its cast of memorable, well-wrought characters. The pages sing with fresh, lyrical prose; a must-read." —Kirkus, starred review
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park Basketball Court. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house! You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. . The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry.
A special series during the Mansion's restoration that takes you inside the house to investigate the presence of the paranormal! Investigate paranormal activity behind the scaffolding! In this special series of investigations, we are bringing you into the Mansion after the construction crews leave for a different kind of investigation. With extended access during this current period of change, we invite you to join us to get to the bottom of the question - “If there are ghosts in the Morris-Jumel Mansion, what do they think of the restoration?”.
From dashes to shot put to long jump, kids can explore a variety of age-appropriate activities in a world-class indoor track and field facility.
Dog Portraits By Bruce Katz The standard session lasts between 1/2 hour to an hour – we try to keep if fun and stress free for the dog, taking frequent breaks as needed to keep the dog engaged and comfortable on set. Please bring high value treats, along with a favorite toy (if applicable). We expect that the dog can sit and stay for a least a short period of time.
THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! The Annual Fall Festival returns to Dyckman Farmhouse Museum with exciting new activities plus the all-time favorites you've been waiting all year for: * Unleash your inner artist with fall-inspired stop motion animations and mind-bending optical illusions! Yes, you read that right! Come create your very own thaumatropes and spin … Continue reading Dyckman Farmhouse: Fall Festival 2026
