THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND ON STATEN ISLAND
JUNE WEEKEND EVENTS - STATEN ISLAND NYC - UPDATED 6 / 5 / 23
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JUNE is the month of graduations and weddings.
Also the Summer Solstice and early 4th of July fireworks.
There are ethnic and cultural celebrations, food & music festivals, kyaking and vacations.
The photo above was taken at Snug Harbor in Randall Manor in a prior year. Enjoy.
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Thursday, May 25 - Sunday, June 11, 2023 there's the SI Mall Carnival at the Staten Island Mall at 2655 Richmond Avenue in the Heartland Village / New Springville neighborhoods of Staten Island. For details see the street fairs below.
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4, 2023 from 10 am - 10 pm & 10 am - 6 pm - Figment Festival is not a shopping event, but a community interaction event. The idea is to use the 'figment' of your imagination when participating in communal projects, workshop and classes. At the Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island. For details see street fairs & festivals below.
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 11 am - 4 pm - South Shore Artists Group 55th Annual Exhibit - at the Conference House Park at 7455 Hylan Blvd in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island. Scroll down to History because the art fair is being held at an historic site.
Also later this month the Food Truck Festival at Mount Loretto, a couple of Juneteenth parades & festivals, and Make Music New York.
Both the details and additional events will follow, but in the meantime you can find more and related information on our parade & ethnic cultural festivals page, or on our street fairs page, or below, or each Friday on the front page.
We'll be updating this page several times each month - if not weekly - going forward. And working to improve this page as we go along.
Thanks for your patience. We're getting there.
Staten Buzz - Staten Island Sections / Areas Defined
- NORTH SHORE borders are North of Hwy 278 and East of Hwy 440 / MLK Expressway on Staten Island NYC.
- EAST SHORE borders are East of LaTourette Park & Fresh Kills and North to the Hwy 278 & Verrazzano Bridge on Staten Island NYC.
- SOUTH includes Rossville, Arden Heights, Eltingville neighborhoods on south on Staten Island NYC.
- WEST borders are West of Hwy 440 / MLK Expressway & Forest Hill Road & North of Fresh Kills & La Tourette Park on Staten Island NYC.
Staten Island Arts [Council] - Staten Island Exhibits, Galleries & Art Museums
Description. This is a non-profit arts council that tries to make art & culture accessible, to encourage artistic and cultural development through financial and technical programs and help publicize artistic achievements. They were formerly known at the Council on the Arts and Humanities on Staten Island.
Contact. The Staten Island Arts Council are located at 23 Navy Pier Court in the Stapleton neighborhood of Staten Island. Contact - 718.447-3329 or www.statenislandarts.org. Things to do in the Stapleton neighborhood of Staten Island.
Alice Austen House - Staten Island Art Galleries & Museums
The Alice Austen House hosts arts & community gatherings regularly
Description. The Alice Austen House was the home of Alice Austen, one of the earliest female professional photographers, who was born in 1866 and lived most of her life here. The house is also one of the oldest on Staten Island, as it was built in 1690. The Alice Austen House hosts photo and other art exhibits.
Contact. The Alice Austen House is located at 2 Hylan Blvd in the Shore Acres neighborhood of Staten Island just south of Rosebank. Contact www.aliceausten.org / 718.816.4506.
Hours. Weekdays open 1 - 5 pm and open at 11 am on Weekends. Monday closed, as well as Thanksgiving & Black Friday, Christmas & New Years. Staten Island things to do in the Shore Acres neighborhood.
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
Location. Located at 338 Lighthouse Avenue in the Lighthouse Hill neighborhood on Staten Island.
Description. A museum of Tibetan art & culture at the Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum on Staten Island includes art, sculptures and cultural performances.
Contact. www.tibetanmuseum.org.
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Colleges on Staten Island
CUNY Staten Island organizes, sponsors & or hosts art exhibits & business meetings
Description. The City University of New York has a college campus on Staten Island that hosts business and cultural programs.
Contact. Located at 2800 Victory Blvd adjacent to the Westerleigh, Manor Heights, Bulls Head and New Springville neighborhoods of Staten Island. Contact www.csi.cuny.edu / Tel - 718.982.2000. Staten Island Colleges and universities.
St Johns University Extension on Staten Island
Catholic Colleges & Universities on Staten Island
Description. St Johns University Extension has a college campus on Staten Island that hosts business and cultural programs.
Contact. The Staten Island Campus of St John's University is located at 300 Howard Avenue
in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Staten Island. Contact
www.stjohns.edu / Tel - 718-390-4500. Universities and colleges on Staten Island.
Also see Art, Music, Theater sections
Click here for Staten Island free summer theater - Staten Island NYC.
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SNUG HARBOR Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens Staten Island
Staten Island Center for Music, Dance, Theater, Art & Kid's Things To Do too
Description. Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island's premier cultural centers. It's a large complex located on the northern tip of the island, not far west of St. Georges Ferry Terminal. Snug Harbor is home to the Staten Island Museum, the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Noble Martime Collection, the Staten Island Children's Museum, the Collumcille Irish Cultural Center and several separate buildings which are open on a limited basis, including the Governor's House, the Veterans' Memorial Hall and the World Trade Center Educational Tribute.
Contact. Located at 1000 Richmond Avenue in the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island. Contact www.snug-harbor.org or the program / education manager at 718.425.3512. Admission. $5 / $4. Music, theater, dance and art on Staten Island in the Randall Manor neighborhood.
St George Theatre - Performing Arts on Staten Island
November: Several Big Name / National Musicians
Description. St George Theatre first opened in 1929, having cost $2 million to build it and an adjoining office complex. First opened as a movie theater, it is now something of a performing arts center for Staten Island, with most of the shows being musical or dance, but theatrical performances are also presented there.
Contact. Located at 35 Hyatt Street in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island. Contact www.stgeorgetheatre.com or 718.442.2900. Staten Island things to do in the St. George neighborhood NYC.
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Staten Island Parties & Restaurants
Holidays & Parties on Staten Island
Click this link to view our listing of some of the more interesting restaurants that cater to parties on Staten Island. We're still working on this.
Staten Island Beer Company at 20 Kinsey Place near Mariners' Harbor.
Sri Lanka Restaurant & Museum at 668 Bay Street.
Enoteca Maria at 27 Hylan Street open from Wed - Sun beginning at 3 pm. Nonna's food [meaning grandmother's].
Staten Island Farmers Markets
NYC Green Markets Staten Island - Hours & Maps
Click for info about Staten Island Farmers Markets 2022 opening & closing dates. Some Staten Island farmers markets are sponsored by the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, Grow NYC, as well as a couple of privately run Staten Island farmers markets.
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And click here for Bronx Farmers Markets. And click here for Brooklyn Farmers Markets.
Also see Staten Island History & Staten Island Arts & Culture sections & TBD - Member Calendar
Click here to view a listing of free summer movies on Staten Island.
MOVIE THEATERS ON SI - Cineplex near Goethals Bridge
The Cineplex shows movies throughout the year
Description. A modern mall of movie theaters on Staten Island.
Contact.
East, North, West, Central & South Bronx Historical Sites and Cultural Performances
Also see KIDS / PARADES section below and ART section above. Click here for maps & info about Bronx History.911 Memorial on Staten Island - Places to See / Visit SI
Staten Island History
Description. The 911 Memorial is a few blocks walk west of the St. George Ferry Terminal. It commemorates those who died in the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001.
Location. The 911 Memorial is located between the Richmond County Stadium and the New York Harbor, just north and west / behind the stadium. It's out doors and open 24 / 7.
Historic Richmond Town - Historic Sites to See on Staten Island
Staten Island History
Description. Historic Richmond Town is located roughly in the northern / middle section of Staten Island and is a very small town with some colonial and Civil War buildings. They host exhibits, walking tours and a couple of festivals in the Spring - Fall time of year.
Location. There's a holiday celebration in Historic Richmond Town at Center Street at Court Place on Staten Island.
Contact. www.historicrichmondtown.org / Tel. 718.351.1611.
Conference House - Tottenville - SI Things to do
Description. The Conference House is an historic site where Benjamin Franklin met with the British to try to avoid the American Revolutionary War. The negotiations were unsuccessful, but the place where they met still stands.
Location. The Historic Conference House at 298 Satterlee Street [at 7455 Hylan Blvd] in the Tottenville neighborhood on Staten Island.
Contact. www.conferencehouse.org / Tel. 718.984.6046.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens Staten Island
Staten Island Center for Music, Dance, Theater, Art & Kid's Things To Do too
Description. Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island's premier cultural centers. It's a large complex located on the northern tip of the island, not far west of St. Georges Ferry Terminal. Snug Harbor is home to the Staten Island Museum, the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Noble Martime Collection, the Staten Island Children's Museum, the Collumcille Irish Cultural Center and several separate buildings which are open on a limited basis, including the Governor's House, the Veterans' Memorial Hall and the World Trade Center Educational Tribute.
Contact. Located at 1000 Richmond Avenue in the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island. Contact www.snug-harbor.org or the program / education manager at 718.425.3512. Admission. $5 / $4. Music, theater, dance and art on Staten Island in the Randall Manor neighborhood.
Fort Wadsworth Museum - near the Verrazzano Bridge on Staten Island
The Fort Wadsworth Museum - Historic Sites on SI
Description. The Fort Wadsworth Museum is an historical site dating back to 1779 at which time the British held it through to the end of the American Revolutionary War. The National Park Service says this about the fort,
"Fort Wadsworth is one of the oldest military installations in the nation. The site occupies 226 acres on the northeastern shore of Staten Island, on the Narrows of New York Harbor. Rich in history and natural beauty, Fort Wadsworth affords you the opportunity to observe an important part of our nation's history, while offering magnificent views of New York Harbor."
Location. The Fort Wadsworth Museum is located at 201 New York Avenue in the Fort Wadsworth neighborhood of Staten Island.
Contact. www.nps.gov / 718.354.4606.
National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island
Visit a Museum about the Lighthouses and their Keepers
Description. This is a fairly new museum established in 2015 to tell the tale about lighthouses and their keepers. It is on the former site of the U.S. Lighthouse Service.
Location. National Lighthouse Museum is located at 200 Promenade, which is a couple block walk east along the waterfront from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Contact. www.lighthousemuseum.org / Tel. 718.390.0040.
Garibaldi Meucci Museum on Staten Island
Moonlight in Tuscany - Example Program
In 2018 they held a discussion of a new book about an American's trip to Tuscany for a cooking class. D'amore ensues. They regularly host similar events of an historic and cultural nature.
Description. The Garibaldi Meucci Museum is a centuries old home that was the abode of a great Italian inventor who is arguably one of the inventors of the telephone - Antonio Meucci. He was host to Guisseppe Garibaldi, a military general and strategist, who is credited with unifying Italy in the mid 1800's. The home has been preserved with the help of an Italian association. Staten Island historic sites and Staten Island history and Italian culture on Staten Island NYC.
Location. Located at 420 Tompkins Avenue in the Rosebank neighborhood of Staten Island.
Contact. www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org or 718.442.1608.
Alice Austen House - Staten Island Art Galleries & Museums
The Alice Austen House hosts arts & community gatherings regularly
Description. The Alice Austen House was the home of Alice Austen, one of the earliest female professional photographers, who was born in 1866 and lived most of her life here. The house is also one of the oldest on Staten Island, as it was built in 1690. The Alice Austen House hosts photo and other art exhibits.
Contact. The Alice Austen House is located at 2 Hylan Blvd in the Shore Acres neighborhood of Staten Island near Rosebank. Contact www.aliceausten.org / 718.816.4506.
Hours. Weekdays open 1 - 5 pm and open at 11 am on Weekends. Monday closed, as well as Thanksgiving & Black Friday, Christmas & New Years. Staten Island things to do in the Shore Acres neighborhood just south of Rosebank.
Vanderbilt Cemetery on Staten Island - Things To See SI
on Staten Island & in NYC
Description. Coming Spring / Summer 2019.
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Moravian Cemetery on Staten Island - Things To See SI
on Staten Island & in NYC
Description.Coming Spring / Summer 2019.
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Historic Houses / Mansions on Staten Island - Places to Visit SI
I. Crimson Beech Cass House
Description. A prefabricated house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
II. Casa Belevedere overlooking Verrazzano Narrows Bridge.
Description. The Casa Belvedere is one of Staten Island's premiere cultural centers, focusing on Italian culture. It provides art, theater, and food programs. www.casa-belvedere.org / 718.273.7660.
III. Kreischer Mansion - at 4500 Arthur Kill Rd.
Description. Haunted house, built in the late 1800's in classic Victorian style. Was the scene of a mafia hit in 2005 by the grounds caretaker according to Atlas Obscura.
Staten Island Holidays & Holiday Weekends - Things To Do on Staten Island & Holiday Events Si
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See Films Above & Parks / Sports Below
Staten Island Parades - Staten Island Events
I. Memorial Day Celebrations - late May
II. St Patrick's Parade in West Brighton in March.
III. Travis 4th of July Parade in Travis Chelsea on July 4th.
IV. Columbus Day Parade became an Italian Festival at Mount Loretto celebrated over the Columbus Day Weekend in October.
V. Veterans' Day Parade usually on the weekend before the Veterans Parade in NYC.
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Click here to view a listing of free summer concerts on Staten Island.
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Flagship Brewing Company on Staten Island
Description. A Private Brewing Company on Staten Island.
Location. Located at 40 Minthorne Street in the St. George neighborhood on Staten Island.
Contact. www.flagshipbrewery.nyc / Tel. 718.448.5284.
Both Art Museums above & the Colleges listed under Business, also host concerts. And there are free concerts in the parks over the summer.
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See Kids / Parades Section Above
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Borough Hall - Staten Island Business SI
Description. The Staten Island Borough Hall was built in 1906 in the Beaux Artes architectural style.
Location. Located at 10 Richmond Terrace - across the street from the southern end of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Contact. www.nyc.gov / Tel. 718.420.5400.
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Click here for Staten Island free summer theater, Staten Island free summer concerts and Staten Island free summer movies - in the Staten Island NYC.
Staten Island - Richmond County Stadium - Places to Visit SI
Description. The stadium is home to the Staten Island Yankees and other events. It overlooks the NYC harbor and downtown NYC skyline.
Location. In St. George less than one thousand yards west of the Ferry along the waterfront.
Contact.
NYC Marathon on Staten Island - first weekend in November
Description. The NYC Marathon starts on Staten Island near the Verrazzano Bridge.
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Staten Island Biking Events - Things to do SI
I. Century Bike Ride in early May
This is a ride where cyclists can bike up to a 100 mile course within the NYC city limits.
II. Tour de Staten Island Bike Ride - UNCONFIRMED / July in other boros
Tour de Staten Island Bike Ride
Starts in the morning - a family friendly ride - cost is $5. More to come closer to that weekend.
III. 5 Boro Bike Ride - early September
A Transportation Alternatives organized bike ride around the city.
Staten Island Enviro / Water Groups - TBD - Things To Do SI
A Canoeing, Kyaking & Environmental Group
Description. Coming Spring / Summer 2019.
Contact.
Staten Island Zoo - Things To Do SI
The only Zoo on Staten Island
Description. Coming Spring / Summer 2019.
Contact.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden - Staten Island Events
The Snug Harbor Botanical Garden
Description. Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island's premier cultural centers. It's a large complex located on the northern tip of the island, not far west of St. Georges Ferry Terminal. Snug Harbor is home to the Staten Island Museum, the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Noble Martime Collection, the Staten Island Children's Museum, the Collumcille Irish Cultural Center and several separate buildings which are open on a limited basis, including the Governor's House, the Veterans' Memorial Hall and the World Trade Center Educational Tribute.
Contact. Located at 1000 Richmond Avenue in the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island. Contact www.snug-harbor.org or the program / education manager at 718.425.3512. Admission. $5 / $4. Music, theater, dance and art on Staten Island in the Randall Manor neighborhood.
Staten Island Parks - LaTourette Park & Silver Lake Park - Things To Do
Staten Island Parks & Beaches
Description. Staten Island is home to some of NYC's best parks and facilities. We'll have more in the Spring / Summer of 2019.
Contact. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ Tel - 311 can give info
Staten Island Parks - Silver Lake Golf Course - SI Things To Do
Public Golfing, Ball Fields & Museum
Description. The Silver Lake Park Golf Course is located near the Fordham University Extension. They are open most of the year - roughly sunrise to sunset - weather permitting. Staten Island has at least three public golf courses, including the one at LaTourette Park, affiliated with the Richmond County Country Club and the Silver Lake Golf Course. We'll have more in the Spring / Summer of 2019.
Contact. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ Tel - 311 can give info
Staten Island Parks - Great Kills Park & Harbor / Fountain of the Dolphins
Staten Island Golf Courses - Richmond County Country Club
Public Golf Courses
Description. Staten Island has at least three public golf courses, including the one at LaTourette Park, affiliated with the Richmond County Country Club, the Silver Lake Golf Course and the South Shore Golf Course. We'll have more in the Spring / Summer of 2020.
Contact. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ Tel - 311 can give info
Staten Island Golf Courses - LaTourette Golf Course
Public Golf Courses on Staten Island
Description. Staten Island has at least three public golf courses, including the one at LaTourette Park, affiliated with the Richmond County Country Club and the Silver Lake Golf Course. We'll have more in the Spring / Summer of 2019.
Contact. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ Tel - 311 can give info
Staten Island Parks - Roosevelt Beach - SI Things To Do
Free Swimming in Public Parks on Staten Island
Description.Roosevelt Beach is located along the north eastern shore of Staten Island. Swimming permitted only during the summer while lifeguards are on duty [UNCONFIRMED AT THIS TIME]. We'll have more in the Spring / Summer of 2020.
Contact. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ Tel - 311 can give info
Staten Island Outdoor Public Swimming Pools - TBD
Free Swimming in Public Parks Pools on Staten Island
Description. Coming Spring / Summer 2020.
Contact. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ Tel - 311 can give info
Staten Island Parks - William T Davis Wildlife Refuge - SI Things To Do
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
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CLICK ON HEADER ABOVE FOR STATEN ISLAND STREET FAIRS or this link for a complete listing of Street Fairs on Staten Island.
Staten Island Mall at Heartland Village
St George Ferry Terminal Shopping & Events SI
- CLICK here to see our report on Staten Island Holiday Markets & Staten Island holiday shopping.
Click here to view a listing of free summer theater on Staten Island in the parks.
St. Georges Theater Staten Island - Theaters on Staten Island
Description. St George Theatre first opened in 1929, having cost $2 million to build it and an adjoining office complex. First opened as a movie theater, it is now something of a performing arts center for Staten Island, with most of the shows being musical or dance, but theatrical performances are also presented there.
Location. Located at 35 Hyatt Street in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island.
Contact. www.stgeorgetheatre.com or 718.442.2900. Staten Island things to do in the St. George neighborhood NYC.
CUNY College of Staten Island - Colleges on Staten Island
CUNY Staten Island organizes, sponsors & or hosts art exhibits & cultural performances
Description. The City University of New York has a college campus on Staten Island that hosts performing arts and cultural programs.
Location. Located at 2800 Victory Blvd adjacent to the Westerleigh, Manor Heights, Bulls Head and New Springville neighborhoods of Staten Island.
Contact. www.csi.cuny.edu / Tel - 718.982.2000. Staten Island Colleges and universities.
St Johns University Extension on Staten Island
Catholic Colleges & Universities on Staten Island
Description. St Johns University Extension has a college campus on Staten Island that hosts performing arts and cultural programs.
Location. The Staten Island Campus of St John's University is located at 300 Howard Avenue
in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Staten Island.
Contact. www.stjohns.edu / Tel - 718-390-4500. Universities and colleges on Staten Island.
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