Things To Do On Staten Island New York This Weekend

Staten Island ferry ride is a 25-minute long free trip through New York Harbor. The New York City Department of Transportation operates the ferry route.

The watercraft runs 24 hours, seven days a week, rain or shine. Each boat departs every 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours and every half an hour on regular days.

The passenger ferry was operated in 1817 and takes around half an hour to complete a 5.2-mile route. You don't need a ticket, just arrive at the St. George Ferry Terminian at 1 Bay Street and catch the next watercraft.

During the rise, you can enjoy the excellent view of lower Manhattan along with the waves of water. However, the icing on top is the view of the Statue of Liberty. It can be the best and cheapest way to conclude the Statue of Liberty Tour. 

Staten Island attractions comprise the one and only man-made mountain, Moses Moutain. It was created around six decades earlier. 

Moses is located on the northwestern corner of the intersection of Manor Road and Rockland Avenue. In reality, it is a large heap of serpentine rock and soil that almost reaches a height of around 270 feet at best.

In 1963, when rock and soil were gouged to make way for the construction of the Expressway, the mountain came into being due to the incomplete execution. It was named after Robert F. Moses.

So, what do we expect at the top of the mountain? We will get a surrounding view, namely New Jersey to the west. While hiking to the top, Moses offers a panoramic woodland view with habitat for songbirds.

Hiker finds it the best location for eye-sighting birds of prey during hawk migrations. On the way, you will meet the former Richmond Parkway right-of-way as public parkland.

Location: 1770-1778 Manor Road

For anyone asking why Staten Island, a one-day trip to Conference House Park can be the perfect answer. Over three hundred years old park stands in Tottenville.

The historical place is named after the famous meeting that took place on September 11, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War.

Now the meeting hall has been reformed into an exhibit containing the founding history of America and the house itself. 

Outside the building is a visitor's center, playground, Swinnerton Park, paths, and visitor parking. The footpaths and pavilion overlook the Perth Amboy and waterside New Jersey towns across Raritan Bay.

Many community programs are hosted annually in the park, including the Independence Day celebration fireworks. Likewise, they recently hosted Broadway, spiritual, and jazz concerts, Black Voices, on July 15 at the Conference House Lawn. 

Location: 7455 Hylan Boulevard

Activities to do in Staten Island include a stroll around the Greenbelt, one of the biggest parks in NYC. It is the second biggest after Pelham Bay Park.

Greenbelt covers 1,778 acres in the heart of the NYC borough. It offers a variety of activities for all interests, from wildlife sightings and enjoying outdoor fun to leisurely walks.

The premiere park can be your spot if you are into urban hiking. You will explore over 35 miles of marked hiking trails, wetlands, meadows, and wildlife.

Some of the Notable Features Include:

• Greenbelt Nature Center
• La Tourette
• Greenbelt Natural Areas
• High Rock Environmental Center and Greenbelt Headquarters
• Greenbelt Native Plant Center and The Victory Plant Center

Location: 700 Rockland Avenue, NY 10314

Direction: Ride a ferry from Battery Park in Manhattan or Use a private vehicle from Route 278 West to Victory Boulevard

Wondering what to do at Staten Island? Consider a trip to Trip To New York Chinese Scholar's Garden in Snug Harbor Cultural Center.

The garden is part of the Staten Island Botanical Garden. It is one of only two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens in the United States.

A team of 40 Chinese artists and craftsmen spent around a year building the garden during the late 1990s. They designed a narrow passage prior to the main garden, where visitors can try meditation.

Rain or shine, the garden is open seven days a week from 12:00 Pm onwards till 7:00 PM. Local residents of Staten Island can admit free of cost each first Friday, while tourists need to pay $5.

Chinese Scholars Garden is a perfect host of multi-cultural events, featuring magnificent rockery. Tourists will witness eight pavilions, a bamboo forest path, Chinses Calligraphy, waterfalls, and a Koi-filled pond inside.

Location: 1000 Richmond Ter

Opening Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Staten Island events designed for music lovers is the upcoming live performance of Gules in August. Gules is a songwriter and a fabulous lyrically fluid singer.

The home to the picture palace, office complex, and performing art venue conveniently stands at 35 Hyatt Street. It has a seating capacity of 1903 people at a time.

Gules will be performing live on August twelve in the VG Lounge. You can book your tickets for the 7 pm show or at 9:30 pm.

Steve Marton, Bill Cosby, Liza Minnelli, Carl Palmer, and Davy Jones are notable musicians and comics who have performed on the stage.

Besides live musical shows, the theatre hosts various headlines, movies, and community events with a great sound system. "So This Is College" was the first film in the theatre in 1929.

Things to do this month if you are traveling to Staten Island include the Staten Island Disability Pride Celebration. Admission is free of cost.

The event will occur at the College of Staten Island on July 24, Monday. The program starts at 9:30 am with some coffee and networking. The Staten Island Borough President and Disability Unite are organizing it.

The program's main motive is to motivate people with disabilities, ensuring they can work together to make themselves known. Together, they take parks in cultural performances, activities, and tabling.

4 hours and 30 minutes-long events have the following programs:

• 9:30 am- 10:30 am: Coffee and Networking
• 10:30 am- 12:00 pm: Community Remarks and Performances
• 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Interactive Arts Activities

Location: College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard

One of the unmissable things to do at Staten Island is to join the Lighthouse Boat Tours 2023; National Lighthouse Museum is organizing the event.

Each year, the tour is organized for around five months. This year, the journey started on the occasion of the 4th of July events in NYC on Sunday with the circumnavigation of Staten Island.

The subsequent month, the boat toured the visitors around The East River and Long Island Sound on July 9th. 

Upcoming schedule:

• August 6th: The Lower New York Harbor, New Jersey Tour, Ambrose Channel to Sandy Hook and Atlantic Highlands
• September 10th: Newark Bay Tour with 9/11 Tribute

Location: Boats leave from Fast Ferry Peir, 1 Bay Street

Next Tour: August 6th ( 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)

Tickets: Starting from $44.82 per person. (Discounts to groups of 9/10 people)

Things to do in Staten Island this weekend include a foraging walk being held on July 22, Saturday. It will start at 12:00 pm and conclude within 1.5 hours.

Aly Stoffo, an environmental educator, artisan, and foraging enthusiast from The Glam Gardener, will lead the team. While collecting the wild food, Aly will guide you on the benefits of eating wild plants and crafting natural plant-infused bug repellent.

It can be an excellent workshop for those who want to connect with nature using gardening, natural crafting, and foraging skills. The age factor is the last thing to worry about.

Area: Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard and 777 Front Street

Timing: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

What to wear: Long socks and shoes, convenient for walking in green spaces

Bring: A small tote bag for wild plant collection and scissors, gardening gloves, a blanket (for after-picnic)

Things to do Staten Island today consists of eating delicious foods at grandmother-running restaurant and bar. Jody Scaravella is the owner of Enoteca Maria.

Enoteca Maria is probably one of the rarest restaurants in NYC, where grandmas are the chefs. Grandmothers from across the world cook up their regional special cuisine, mainly from Italy, Japan, Armenia, Palestine, and Armenia.

They use their old-generation recipes to prepare world-famous mouth-watering vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Their passion for whipping up meals from the heart has made not only the menu but also the cuisine unique.

What to Order:

• Penne Con Ragu
• Rogatoni Con Funghi Porcini
• Pasta Primavera
• Shojin Ryori
• Insalata del Giardino
• Eggplant Dengaku (Vegan)
• Polpette
• Branzino al Cartoccio

Location: 27 Hyatt Street, St. George Section

Contact: +1 718-447-2777

Tripadvisor ratings: 4.5 stars based on 229 reviews

Things to do in Staten Island at night can be no more exciting that taking a sip of refreshing cocktails. The Coupe is in service starting at 6 in the evening.

To make it more tempting and romantic, the Couple serves incredible cocktails in a candle-lit cocktail bar. You might need a few seconds to adjust your eyes once you walk into the bar.

Here, you will also get wines, meats, cheeses, and a killer sandwich. Moreover, you get to enjoy their famous dishes like Combo Cheese Platter, Combo Meat Platter, and Murray's Marinated Vegan Platter at just $16. 

The high-end cocktail bar won the title of "Best Bar on Staten Island" by New York Magazine just after four months of business in 2017. 

Location: 379 Van Duzer Street

Call: +1 718-269-0668

Seating Capacity: 35 people at once

Running Hours: 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM (except Thursday)