46 upcoming events · 1 local studios
A quiet, residential corner of Staten Island's North Shore, Westerleigh has low-traffic, tree-lined streets that make pushing a stroller feel genuinely relaxed. The anchor of the neighborhood is Westerleigh Park, a compact square with a playground, a bandstand, and green lawn where kids can run. It hosts seasonal events and summer concerts, so weekends here can feel lively for such a calm block. The Todt Hill-Westerleigh branch of the New York Public Library sits nearby on Victory Boulevard, with a dedicated children's area open seven days a week. Getting here takes some planning. Staten Island is car-dependent by nature, and while bus routes do serve the area along Victory Boulevard and Forest Avenue, most parents drive. If you're coming from elsewhere in the borough, a car is the practical choice. There are no studios based directly in Westerleigh, but groups like Hugs & Bugs Club and Mommy Poppins bring programming into the neighborhood, which is why 13 events are on the calendar here. Westerleigh rewards parents who want an unhurried Saturday morning with a one- to four-year-old, without the noise or crowds of busier parts of the city.