Tag Archives: Kid Activities

Washington Heights Library: Meet the Story Makers – Andrea Cáceres of My Dog Just Speaks Spanish

Join us for a special storytime with Andrea Cáceres, author & illustrator of My Dog Just Speaks Spanish! Enjoy a morning of reading, drawing, and imagination, and meet the creators behind the story.

This program is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.

First-come, first served. Limited to 15 children plus caregiver(s).
Please arrive on time as we may not be able to accommodate latecomers.

We are unable to accommodate daycares & school groups.

Isham Park: Inwood Pumpkin Pageant

The Inwood Pumpkin Pageant will return to beautiful Isham Park on November 1st for its 13th edition. Bring your carved jack-o-lantern to the park the night after Halloween and we will light them up for a family-friendly community display. Vote for your favorite designs to see if they will win the coveted Blue Ribbon! For older kids, pumpkin smashing starts at 7:30 pm as we prepare the rotting gourds for composting, keeping them out of the landfills.

Dyckman Farmhouse – Inwood Haven: Making Melodies of Inwood (Family Workshop)

What does Inwood sound like?

What music comes to mind when you think of Inwood?

Join us for a musical family workshop for youth and adults! Adults and kids ages 5-18 are invited to collaborate on a community composition, guided by Teaching Artist and composer Evelyn Petcher Brandes and Leadlights Ensemble violist Arthur Dibble.

Come learn how to use flashcards, boomwhackers, and bells to create melodies and rhythms inspired by our Inwood neighborhood. Your words, melodies, and ideas shared in this workshop will come to life in Ms.Brandes’ brand-new musical composition called “Inwood Haven,” premiering this September on our very own back porch!

Any accompanying adult is considered a participant of this program. Accompanying adults and youth must reserve a ticket. Participants may be photographed during this workshop and will be asked to sign a media release form.

Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Time: 4PM-6PM

Cost: FREE

Registration Required? Yes, register via Eventbrite! Only 15 spots available.

Location: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (on the corner of 204th and Broadway)

“Inwood Haven” is a project created by NYC based composer Evelyn Petcher Brandes and sponsored by the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum through a grant from New York State Council on the Arts.

Flyer Design by Dawn Kim

Dyckman Farmhouse: Get Crafty At Dyckman Farmhouse Museum!

Channel your inner artist this month with TWO Saturday drop-in workshops inspired by Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s blooming eight-bed garden!

Activity 1: Make Your Own Artist Book!

Learn different techniques for capturing flowers, fruits, and veggies on the page while creating your very own nature-themed artist book!

Activity 2: Take a Guided Stroll through Our Garden!

Hear from DFM’s educators about what’s growing in our garden! Pick up new tips and tricks to make your garden bloom this season.

Included with Museum admission.

All ages are welcome.