Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Staten Island is a hub of activity all year round, but especially in the summer! There is something for everyone, from agriculture to yoga, not to mention historical tours, scholarly lectures, and artistic performances.

One great example is the Cottage Row Curiosities, held every third Saturday through October. These events bring live music and more than 40 local vendors selling artisan goods and food. The grounds also host a number of cultural Festivals, like the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival on June 22 (12-6 p.m.) and the 15th Annual Polish Festival on June 30 (12-8 p.m.), to name a few that are coming up.

Vibrant community arts programming throughout the summer highlights the Cultural Center's exhibitions and residencies while bringing Snug Harbor's unique campus to life. For instance, up next is The Snug Harbor Dance Festival (SHDF): ChoreoLab, an intentionally creative space for dance artists to explore process, experimentation, and community on June 23 (2-3:30 p.m.).

For those with young ones, the Staten Island Children's Museum (SICM) on the grounds of Snug Harbor is full of activities and spaces for ages 1 and up! With ten indoor and two outdoor exhibits and a dedicated art workshop, young people can be entertained while expanding their minds on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Mark July 20 on your calendars because Broadway Stages will sponsor "The Summertime Rocket Show!" from Mad Science of New York and Westchester.

If you like to get down and dirty, Saturdays are for stewardship! Join the staff at Snug Harbor for a day of hands-on volunteering and learn about small-scale, sustainable urban farming, large areas of natural landscapes, and/or a healthy coastline ecosystem.

With something for everyone on their monthly calendar, you will surely find the right event for you. While you are at it, follow their Instagram and Facebook pages, too. Your donations are welcome if you want to support the events and programs at Snug Harbor.

In addition to fourteen distinctive gardens spread across the campus, the campus is also home to the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the New York Chinese Scholar's Garden, the Staten Island Museum, and The Noble Maritime Collection. With the Discovery Pass at Snug Harbor, you can visit these sites with just one $20 admission ticket, valid for an entire year.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden's main outdoor grounds and gardens are free of charge to the public, open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk, and do not require advance registration or ticketing. Best of all, pets are allowed! So, plan your visit today, and be sure to tell them that Broadway Stages sent you.