Cow Neck in the Revolution

The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Open Play

Recommended ages 18 months to 5 years old 

Come and enjoy open play time with your child! Admittance is first-come, first-served. Priority is given to Port Washington residents.

9:30am - 11:00am View Details

Mostly Movement with Miss Lesley

Ages 15 months - 4 years

This active, music-filled program boosts listening and motor skills through interactive playful songs and finger plays. Registration begins October 19.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Coding for Kids

Grades 3-6

Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, MIT’s beginner-friendly programming language. Taught by Port Washington AP Computer Science students for kids with no prior programming experience. Register October 5.

For information about Young Coders of Port Washington, visit youngcoderspw.com. 

**Priority is given to first-time participants. 

4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Creative Readers

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/. Limited capacity. Application to register required. 

10:00am - 11:00am View Details

Creative Readers

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at https://pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/. Limited capacity. Application to register required. 

11:15am - 12:15pm View Details

Sing and Swing

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult

Interactive stories, rhymes and songs emphasizing early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. For Port Washington residents only. 

9:30am - 10:00am View Details