Not-So-Spooky Spiders and Snakes
Saturday, October 29 | 9:30-10:30 am
Get ready for Halloween by meeting some not-so-spooky animals! Enjoy an up-close look at a tarantula, snake, and cockroach. Learn some cool animal facts, share a Halloween book, and make a craft. One parent per child. Spots are limited.
Ages: 3-5, with one adult | $20 per child |
Tasty Treats with APEC's Animals
Saturday, October 29 | 11:00 am-12:15 pm
Start your Halloween early at APEC with live animals and animal treats! Meet scaly, furry, and creepy, crawly critters, followed by making animal treats for some of APEC’s animals. Children will also prepare a Halloween-themed snack to eat during the class and play a fun game. Spots are limited.
Ages: 6-8 | $24 per child |
Halloween Night-Time Stroll
Sunday, October 30 | 6:30-7:45 pm
Join us on a night-time stroll under the trees to learn some of the spooky and magical folklore and history of many of the plants in the park. Bring glow-sticks and flashlights, and explore the woods with us after dark -- if you dare! This walk will be led by Jocelyn Perez, Herbalists Without Borders (HWB) NYC Queens Chapter Coordinator, naturalist, and conservationist. All ages welcome! Dogs on a leash are also welcome! Please wear closed shoes and long pants recommended.
For all ages & dogs (on a leash) | $15 per person |
Spooky Story Time
Monday, October 31 | 9:30-10:30 am
Come in costume to share spooky Halloween stories! Observe creepy, crawling critters and play some Halloween-themed games your toddler will love. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 2-3, with one adult | $20 per child |
Pumpkin Party
Monday, October 31 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Bring your lil’ pumpkin to APEC this Halloween! Paint a small pumpkin to take home, play with pumpkin-scented playdough, and pet some of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
Ages: 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child |
Pumpkin Party Too! (New Later Session)
Monday, October 31 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Bring your lil’ pumpkin to APEC this Halloween! Paint a small pumpkin to take home, play with pumpkin-scented playdough, and pet some of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats.
Ages: 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child |
The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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