9/11 Memorial Events for Families

9/11 Memorial Events for Kids and Families

As New Yorkers and people around the world remember and memorialize the tragedy of 9/11, you may also be looking for ways to spend this day with the family. Check out our round-ups of services and events that educate – and, most importantly, honor the tremendous loss of 9/11.

New York City

The Father Mychal Judge Walk of Remembrance
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W. 31 St., Chelsea
Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 am

Honor the memory of those lost on 9/11 by tracing the path of Father Mychal Judge in the spirit of prayer and remembrance. All are invited to walk down 7th Avenue, the route that Father Mychal and so many others traveled that fateful day. Among others FDNY, NYPD, PAPD will be honored as we pray and remember.

Together We Stand 5K: A 9/11 Tribute
Fort Greene Park, Washington Park & Dekalb Ave., Fort Greene
Sunday, Sept. 8, 12 – 1:30 pm

This free community event honors the heroes of 9/11 with a 5K run. Join neighbors and friends to remember the fallen and show unity and resilience. Register to participate or volunteer to help support the event. Be part of a community that honors the past while building a stronger future together.

AmpSurf NY Memorial 9/11 Paddle Out
Breezy Point 9/11 Memorial, Breezy Point Boulevard, Breezy Point
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 8 – 10 am

AmpSurf will hold its annual 9/11 Paddle Out to honor those who lost their lives that day, those who have passed defending our freedoms both overseas and here at home since then, and those that live-on, carrying the scars of sacrifice. All are invited to attend on shore or in the water.

Tableof Silence Project 9/11
Lincoln Center, Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 8:10 am

The Table of Silence Project 9/11 is an annual, free public performance ritual and call to action for peace conceived and choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi in 2011 to commemorate the loss of life and honor the bravery of all individuals affected by acts of terror, war and oppression of freedom. The company will present the original full-scale version of the work with elements of the reimagined version as more than 150 dancers slowly ascend onto Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center to the sound of a conch shell’s call to action. Daniel Bernard Roumain performs a prologue on electric violin.

September 11th Ceremony
The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, Hanover Square, Lower Manhattan
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11 am

Gather for a solemn service to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the attacks of September 11th.

Tribute in Light
Lower Manhattan, West and Morris Streets, New York
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7 pm – 6 am

Tribute in Light is a commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, from dusk to dawn, on the night of September 11. It has become an iconic symbol that both honors those killed and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of New York.

The Spirit of 9/12
Washington Market Park, 199 Chambers Street
Thursday, September 12th, 4 pm – 6 pm

Create Hope by dropping by and painting stars of hope with Miss Cait and Stars of HOPE Volunteers. On 9/12, a day known for hope and resiliency, join us in commemorating the 9/11 National Day of Service by participating in this event. This project is dedicated to uplifting people and positively impacting the world.

Long Island

September 11th Sunrise Memorial Service
Town Park at Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 am

Long Islanders are invited to mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a sunrise memorial service on the beach at Town Park Point Lookout. At the ceremony, we will not only remember the victims from that terrible day, but also the thousands of heroic first responders and rescue workers who have lost their lives in the years since as a result of their courageous service at Ground Zero. We will also honor the brave men and women who went to war in the aftermath of the attacks and gave their lives to defend our nation and freedoms.

Village of Cedarhurst 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Andrew J. Parise Park, 257 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4 – 5 pm

Take a moment to honor and remember the victims of September 11, 2001, particularly those from the community: Kevin O’Rourke, Neil D. Levin, Thomas E. Jurgens, Joseph Rivelli, Jr., Ira Zaslow, Bettina Browne Radburn, and Howard Selwyn. The public is invited to a remembrance ceremony that will serve as a tribute to the lives lost, the bravery of the first responders, and the enduring strength of their families.

Moonlight 9/11 Memorial Service
The Common Ground at Rotary Park, Between Gillette and Candee Avenues, Sayville
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7 pm

This gathering begins with speakers and music and ends with a Candlelight Labyrinth Walk. Everyone is invited to share their thoughts and memories. Please bring a chair for seating comfort and umbrellas or raincoats in the event of rain.

City of Glen Cove 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Pratt Park, 8 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Meet at Pratt Park, next to the Glen Cove Fire Department to honor the lives lost and affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Take a moment to reflect and pay tribute to the heroes and victims of that fateful day. Let us come together as a community to remember and never forget.

Rockland/Bergen

September 11th Memorial Ceremony
Haverstraw Bay County Park, 21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 am

County Executive Ed Day invites the public to join family members, clergy, first responders and others to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. As part of the commemoration, family members will read the names of the Rockland County victims. There will be a tolling of the bell followed by a moment of silent prayer at 8:46 AM in remembrance of the attack on the North Tower of the World Trade Center, and again at 9:03 AM in memory of the attack on the South Tower. Five more bells will toll in remembrance of the attack on the Pentagon, the collapse of the South Tower, the crash of flight 93 into Shanksville, PA, the collapse of the North Tower, and the World Trade Center bombing in 1993.

9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Overpeck County Park – Henry Hoebel Area, Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4:30 pm

Honor those we lost and our brave heroes at this ceremony commemorating 23 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center.

9/11 Commemoration
Suffern Village Hall, 61 Washington Ave., Suffern
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 – 8 pm

Join the community outside Suffern Village Hall for the 9/11 Candlelight Commemoration. Come to continue to Always Remember. There will be a BBQ following, across the street at Avon Park.

Dedimus Potestatem

Dedimus Potestatem provides fun, engaging, academically challenging programs to students in primary, middle, and high school. Programs include Leadership, Debate, Model United Nations, Computer Programming, Financial Literacy, Filmmaking, Philosophy, Model Congress, Mock Trial, Etiquette, Bioethics, Stem and Bioethics, and more. We currently offer both virtual and in-person private, semi-private, and group sessions and after-school programs. Contact us to bring us to your school today! Sessions We currently&nbsp;offer both virtual and in-person private, semi-private, and group sessions as well as after-school programs. To register, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.potestatem.co/bookclassesnow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.potestatem.co/bookclassesnow&nbsp;</a>or email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@potestatem.co?subject=REGISTER" target="_blank" rel="noopener">info@potestatem.co</a> <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/leadership" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leadership: Middle School ages 10-13, High School ages 14-18</a> This is a unique leadership course that gives students the skills they need to succeed in life. Using an activity-based syllabus centered around character traits most sought and admired in leaders (initiative, honesty, self-control, adaptability, empathy, persuasiveness, resourcefulness, diligence, tolerance, determination, generosity, punctuality, courage, reliability, endurance, deference, creativity and integrity) students learn how to deal with situations they encounter in life. These building blocks will ensure they grow to become the leaders so sought after by our burgeoning society. Our grading rubric was adapted with the permission of Neil Mercer, the Director of research and Head of Faculty at The University of Cambridge. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/little-leaders-prek-and-kindergarten" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Leaders: Primary School Ages 6-9</a> Developed by former pre-school and elementary teachers, this ethics-centered program utilizes a play-based method to encourage students to explore and apply soft skills in their daily lives. While cultivating the skills they will need to build strong, successful relationships, they will learn how to find their voice and showcase themselves in the best way. Students will learn to communicate and negotiate so they can be better team leaders and team players. 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Mock Trial&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/mock-trial-classes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fairy Tale Mock Trial for ages 7-9</a>, regular&nbsp;<a href="https://www.potestatem.co/mock-trial-classes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mock Trial Ages 10-18</a>) Mock trial is a hands-on simulation of the American judicial system. The goal is to help participants acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, display leadership in a court of law, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Materials for this course are provided by The American Bar Association. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/model-congress" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Model Congress: Ages 10-18</a> This civics course simulates the legislative process. Students will learn about the electoral process, lobby for issues they are passionate about, draft and deliver bills, amend legislation, debate international policy, and learn how to effectively represent a constituent body of their choosing. We utilize materials from The Constitutional Rights Foundation, ICivics (founded by Justice Sandra Day O&rsquo;Connor) and the National Model U.S. Congress. These resources have been proven to improve students&rsquo; civic knowledge, presentation, and core literacy skills. New research has also shown that the use of the aforementioned materials has also led to increased participation in the democratic process. Our objective in this course is to educate the next generation, nurture and inculcate a passion for civics and history and encourage young people to advocate for themselves. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/philosophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philosophy</a> The focus of the&nbsp;Philosophy&nbsp;class is to examine and understand the ideas behind the most popular&nbsp;philosophies&nbsp;embraced throughout the world. To do this, students examine ethical situations through the lens of these&nbsp;philosophies&nbsp;and engage in a Socratic style debate. Students are presented with an ethical question and they must identify stakeholders and players within the dilemma, discuss the key moral issues and present opposing viewpoints. This class was built for students who wish to&nbsp;<a href="https://nhseb.unc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compete in the middle or high school Ethics Bowl</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/money-matters-financial-literacy-for-kids-afterschool">Money Matters: Financial Literacy for Students</a> The Money Matters course is built to help students manage their personal finances, from building credit and loan applications to interest rates and investing strategies. This class will cover the basics of financial health, savings, spending habits, and budgeting. After learning how to store, track, and spend responsibly, students will learn about risk management, APRs, and tax preparation. This class will use real-life examples and teach students how to set and achieve financial goals. This course is ideal for middle and high school students. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/stem-dna-ethics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STEM and Bioethics:&nbsp;(Ages 10-18)</a> Our STEM program will give kids the opportunity to think critically about science and society, and to practice communicating scientific topics in ways everyone can understand. To be a successful scientist in our modern world, one must not only have a broad understanding of scientific material learned at school, but also the ability to communicate effectively and share that knowledge with others. Each week of this program will build on the previous while also introducing new scientific topics for discussion. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/virtual-after-school-etiquette" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Etiquette&nbsp;(Ages 5 and up)</a> Due to increasing popular demand from groups and individuals, we have decided to offer our etiquette course as an eight week after-school class. Students will not only learn how to introduce themselves and their friends, they will explore appropriate language for quotidian and special occasions, how to enter and leave conversations, proper table behavior for different scenarios, effective strategies for conflict resolution and negotiation, the importance of tone, expression, and body language in every social interaction and why manners and soft skills are essential to a successful life. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/essay-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Speech and Essay Writing: Ages 10-18</a> This group class includes eight one-hour online sessions focused on the creation, development, and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. This program is tailored to the needs of the individual(s) in question and can include essay writing, use of stylistic devices, and persuasive rhetoric and/or instructions on how to craft and deliver a persuasive or informative multidimensional presentation with compelling slides, audio, and videos. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/visual-storytelling" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visual Storytelling</a> Multimedia platforms have increasingly become more popular for educators, artists and businesses. Young people all over the world have begun using media to amplify initiatives, educate, share science, poetry, art, movement, culture and more. In this class students will learn to capture brief videos that share their voice and vision with the world. College application course&nbsp; Discover the fundamentals of style, narrative, and theme for the ideal college application essays! In these sessions, you will begin by examining outstanding Personal Statements and by brainstorming your own. Then, move on to draft and edit the specialized supplemental essays for each college on your list. Space is limited to ensure personalized attention. <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/essay-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Academic writing</a>&nbsp; These are sessions focused on academic writing. Our tutors have years of experience in drafting, editing, and teaching essay writing. Each package will include a consultation with our tutors to assess individual needs.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.potestatem.co/classes/test-prep-sat-shsat-act-gre-gmat-asvab-tachs-more">Test Prep: SAT, SHSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, ASVAB, TACHS + more</a> These classes are focused on identifying the quickest and most efficient path toward improving students' standardized test scores. Starting with a diagnostic practice exam, this program will target the key subject matter your students need to master while integrating timing, triage, and practice strategies. We aim to regularly emulate the real-life conditions of tests until students are comfortable working quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Sessions can be one hour or two hours in length, as needed. Computer Programming: Coding for Kids In these sessions, we start by discussing the basics of computer programming, what it is, what it can do, and what it was built on. Then we will begin experimenting with block-based programming languages. Students will learn the basics of computer architecture, binary code, compilers, and algorithms. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce small programs of their own. The cost of materials is not included. This class is available to younger students (Ages K-1) and middle and high school students.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

Laurissa Jane Music

Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!