STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From winter hikes and mocktail parties to dance performances and art shows, this weekend’s lineup offers plenty of ways to get inspired and get moving.
Here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend on Staten Island.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Adult Hike: The Red Trail | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Start the new year with a rejuvenating walk through the Greenbelt’s quiet interior on this guided adult hike. This one‑mile route along the Red Trail offers a peaceful way to reconnect with nature and ease into 2026 with fresh air, gentle exercise and scenic winter views.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314
Saturday, Jan. 10
GCC Volunteer Meetup: Remove Wisteria on the Nature Center Trail | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Help kick off the Greenbelt Conservation Corps’ first project of 2026 with a hands-on volunteer effort along the Nature Center Trail. Participants will work together to remove invasive wisteria, vines and other unwanted vegetation to support a healthier forest ecosystem. All are welcome — no prior experience needed.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314
Subtle Bodies: Self-Reflection Through Aura Photography | noon-2 p.m.
Join returning participants of the Subtle Bodies program for a special year-end gathering focused on personal reflection and growth. This session brings together the cohort to examine how their aura photographs have evolved over the past year and what these changes reveal about their personal journeys through 2025. The workshop includes a new creative writing exercise, group discussion about the meaning of colors in your portraits, and guided journaling time. Led by Alice Austen House educator Kristen Bartley, this quarterly series uses the AuraCam6000 system to create individualized portraits based on readings from your hands.
Cost: $30 (tickets here)
Location: Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
New Year Bash & Bazaar by Faire & Flourish | noon-4 p.m.
Kick off 2026 at a festive community market featuring more than 20 local makers, artists, and small businesses. Enjoy a lively afternoon of shopping, music and photo‑op fun, plus a complimentary mocktail for shoppers (while supplies last), sponsored by Mocktails on Main. It’s a great way to support local vendors and celebrate the new year in a creative, social setting.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Edgewater Hall, 691 Bay St., Staten Island, NY 10304
“The Presepe Napoletano – More Than a Nativity Scene” with Anita Sanseverino | 2-4 p.m.
Discover the fascinating world of Neapolitan nativity scenes with photographer and speaker Anita Sanseverino. This presentation explores how the Presepe Napoletano evolved beyond traditional religious displays to become an elaborate art form during the 18th century reign of King Carlo of Naples. Through captivating photography and personal narratives, Sanseverino will transport attendees to Via San Gregorio Armeno, Naples’ renowned street where skilled craftspeople still create these detailed figures and scenes by hand. Learn how this treasured tradition has been preserved through generations in both Italy and Italian-American communities across the United States.
Cost: $5 member, $10 non-member (tickets here)
Location: Garibaldi Meucci Museum, 420 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305
Art Lab’s 22nd Annual Open Show Opening Reception | 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of Art Lab’s annual juried exhibition featuring works by local and regional artists. The show will be on display through Feb. 14, and the program is supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Refreshments will be provided.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Art Lab, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
PASS: Dandelions + New Research by Madelyn Sher | 2-4 p.m.
Dance and theater artist Madelyn Sher presents embodied research alongside “Dandelions,” an original composition for dance and music created with Leo Hardman-Hill. The performance explores themes of holding on and letting go through contemporary movement including butoh and dance theater, inspired by Gertrude Stein’s “Tender Buttons” and James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room.” Using the metaphor of a dandelion’s bloom and decay, the piece examines love, routine and change. Pre-performance refreshments begin at 1 p.m., followed by the 2 p.m. performance and artist Q&A.
Cost: $10 general, $9 members (tickets here)
Location: Carpenter’s Shop at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
Pride Bowling (For All Ages) | 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy a fun evening of bowling with friends and community members! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Pride Center of Staten Island.
Cost: $20 (includes two games, shoe rental, pizza, and soda) (register here)
Location: Rab’s Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
JCC: Gen X Grooves | 7–11 p.m.
Dance the night away to classic house, soul and old-school hits at this high‑energy Gen X–themed party. DJ Derek will be spinning crowd favorites all evening, with two drinks included in admission. Advance tickets are recommended. Ages 21+.
Cost: $25 advance, $35 at the door (tickets here)
Location: JCC of Staten Island, 1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
Sunday, Jan. 11
Choose Your 2026: Craft a Vision Board or Start a Junk Journal | 10:30 a.m.-noon
Kick off the new year with a creative workshop designed to help you set intentions and embrace fresh beginnings. Vision boards can help you clarify your goals, while junk journals offer a fun, low-pressure way to organize thoughts, memories and inspirations. Using upcycled catalogs, calendars, junk mail and other craft materials, you’ll collage a vision board or begin a personal junk journal to guide your year ahead. All materials provided.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314
Paint n Sip | 4–7 p.m.
Unwind with an evening of creativity and connection at this Art Therapy Paint & Sip session led by Tierra M. Meet new people, enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and create your own meaningful artwork — one brushstroke (and one sip) at a time. This BYOB event allows wine and bubbly only.
Cost: $85 (tickets here)
Location: Oda Café, 872 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310
Sober Sunday Mocktail Party | 4-7 p.m.
Ring in the new year with a refreshing alternative to traditional nightlife at this alcohol-free dance party. Enjoy handcrafted mocktails from local vendors while dancing to beats spun by some of Staten Island’s North Shore DJs, including DJ Girl on the Rocks, DJ Spnzwl and DJ Mac Rascal. This hangover-free celebration proves you don’t need alcohol to have an amazing time on the dance floor.
Cost: $10 with RSVP, $15 at the door
Location: Hub 17, 73 Wave St., Staten Island, NY 10304
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