STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From winter hikes and mocktail parties to dance performances and art shows, this weekend\u2019s lineup offers plenty of ways to get inspired and get moving. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s your guide to what\u2019s happening this weekend on Staten Island.<\/p>\n
Thursday, Jan. 8<\/p>\n
Adult Hike: The Red Trail | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Start the new year with a rejuvenating walk through the Greenbelt\u2019s quiet interior on this guided adult hike. This one\u2011mile 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. <\/p>\n
Cost: Free (register here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, Jan. 10<\/p>\n GCC Volunteer Meetup: Remove Wisteria on the Nature Center Trail | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/p>\n Help kick off the Greenbelt Conservation Corps\u2019 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 \u2014 no prior experience needed.<\/p>\n Cost: Free (register here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n Subtle Bodies: Self-Reflection Through Aura Photography | noon-2 p.m.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Cost: $30 (tickets here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n New Year Bash & Bazaar by Faire & Flourish | noon-4 p.m.<\/p>\n 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\u2011op fun, plus a complimentary mocktail for shoppers (while supplies last), sponsored by Mocktails on Main. It\u2019s a great way to support local vendors and celebrate the new year in a creative, social setting.<\/p>\n Cost: Free (register here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Edgewater Hall, 691 Bay St., Staten Island, NY 10304<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Presepe Napoletano \u2013 More Than a Nativity Scene\u201d with Anita Sanseverino | 2-4 p.m.<\/p>\n 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\u2019 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.<\/p>\n Cost: $5 member, $10 non-member (tickets here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Garibaldi Meucci Museum, 420 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n Art Lab\u2019s 22nd Annual Open Show Opening Reception | 2-4 p.m.<\/p>\n Celebrate the opening of Art Lab\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Cost: Free (register here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Art Lab, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n PASS: Dandelions + New Research by Madelyn Sher | 2-4 p.m.<\/p>\n Dance and theater artist Madelyn Sher presents embodied research alongside \u201cDandelions,\u201d 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\u2019s \u201cTender Buttons\u201d and James Baldwin\u2019s \u201cGiovanni\u2019s Room.\u201d Using the metaphor of a dandelion\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Cost: $10 general, $9 members (tickets here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Carpenter\u2019s Shop at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n Pride Bowling (For All Ages) | 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n Enjoy a fun evening of bowling with friends and community members! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Pride Center of Staten Island.<\/p>\n Cost: $20 (includes two games, shoe rental, pizza, and soda) (register here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Rab\u2019s Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n JCC: Gen X Grooves | 7\u201311 p.m.<\/p>\n Dance the night away to classic house, soul and old-school hits at this high\u2011energy Gen X\u2013themed party. DJ Derek will be spinning crowd favorites all evening, with two drinks included in admission. Advance tickets are recommended. Ages 21+.<\/p>\n Cost: $25 advance, $35 at the door (tickets here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: JCC of Staten Island, 1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday, Jan. 11<\/p>\n Choose Your 2026: Craft a Vision Board or Start a Junk Journal | 10:30 a.m.-noon<\/p>\n 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\u2019ll collage a vision board or begin a personal junk journal to guide your year ahead. All materials provided.<\/p>\n Cost: Free (register here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314<\/p>\n More information here<\/a><\/p>\n Paint n Sip | 4\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n 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 \u2014 one brushstroke (and one sip) at a time. This BYOB event allows wine and bubbly only. <\/p>\n Cost: $85 (tickets here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Location: Oda Caf\u00e9, 872 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310<\/p>\n