Parades, Street Fairs, Expos, and More Fun Stuff
Don't miss them, don't forget them, make a note…
The Staten Island Ferry FREE
South Ferry at Battery Park, Manhattan
25 minutes each way of cool fresh sea air and magnificent views, FREE, both ways.
Sitting inside is for bored commuters; if possible, stand outside on the front or back decks, say hello to the seagulls and passing sailboats. Combine your ferry ride with some Manhattan downtown site seeing, or make a day of it by visiting the Staten Island attractions listed below:
NEW - Greenmarkets (Farmer's Markets)
★ Grow NYC Markets
Click above for a list of established Farmer's Markets in all 5 Boroughs.
Each Market has its own web page with a list of farmers, special events, etc.
Living Museums
A Tibetan temple, a revolutionary town, read on…
The Tibet Museum
338 Lighthouse Avenue - Staten Island, NY - 10306- Tel: 718-987-3500
チベットの地から、仏教会建物のありのまま保存しては、NYCのスターテンアイランド地区で、美術館として保管展示されている。NYにいながらチベット仏 教を感じる事が出来る。
The Tibet Museum official web site does not do it justice at all. This is the only Himalayan-temple-style building in the United States and is surrounded by meditation gardens. This tiny hillside museum contains a striking Buddhist altar and the largest collection of Tibetan art in the West. Read More>>
Highlights:
Now through December 31, 2010
Tibetan Portrait - The Power of Compassion
Ongoing Classes - $12 per class. Please call 718-987-3500 to register
• Meditation - Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, Instructor
Saturday mornings from 11:30 - 12:30
• Tai Chi - Bob Murphy, Instructor
Saturday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10306 - (718) 351-1611
In the heart of Staten Island, there is a place where the past can still be experienced with all your senses. The story of Richmond Town reveals layers of the past, and the lives of ordinary people connected to each other in many ways.
Highlights
September 4th, 5th, 6th - 11am to 8:00pm • Richmond County Fair
Each Wednesday Until September 29 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm • Classic Car Showcase
Saturday September 25 - 10am to 5pm • Village Flea Market
Saturday October 02 - 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM • Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
NY Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10310
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, a distinguished Smithsonian Affiliate, is Staten Island's premier destination for culture and entertainment. Set within a stunning 83-acre park-like setting, it presents a unique blend of gardens, museums, theaters, educational opportunities, and seasonal festivals.
Highlights
The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden • Audio and video presentations to acquaint the visitor with Chinese culture, as well as written materials that explain the meanings and nuances behind Chinese Scholar’s Gardens.
The Tuscan Garden • Modeled after the exquisite Villa Gamberaia in Florence, this garden was designed by an international team that included Mariella Zopi, Minister of Culture for Tuscanny; Enrico Buccioni, Florence's leading preservation architect; and New York City Department of Parks Capital Project architects and specialists.
Events:
Saturday October 16 • Staten Island Jazz Festival 23
2pm to 7pm at the Snug Harbor Music Hall - Tickets - $25.00
Saturday October 23 • Expo Italia 11am to 6pm at the Tuscan Garden and Villa
Enjoy a day of Italian food, crafts, wine and entertainment with special events for kids as well as adults.
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