CirKiz: A Cool Kids’ Dance Party
– at Space Ibiza - 637 West 50th Street, State : New
York, NY 10019. CirKiz is a club experience for children
ages 6-12 where they can dance to cutting-edge
electronic music and learn how to deejay. In this kid
friendly environment children and tweens can listen and
dance to DJs, see live performances and experience a
nightclub environment in a safe, controlled daytime
setting. On April 23 and June 4 from 1PM to
5PM. Admission is $20. For more information
visit http://cirkiz.com. /CirKidz
has added a new feature to their showcase CirKiz
Junior! This party is geared toward KIDS 6 and younger
who love music & dancing! The little ones have
their own separate room and dee jays @ Space Ibiza NY.
They will be welcoming DJ June D on April 23 & DJ
Natalie of Baby DJ School on June 4.
The Joyce Theater - 175 Eighth
Avenue at the corner of 19th Street, New York, NY 10011.
Call (212) 691-9740 or JoyceCharge (212) 242-0800 is the
place to see great dance performances. They offer a
Family Matinee with live dance performances for young
people. “We recommend starting young by inviting
children to the adult table.” That’s why These
family-oriented performances are followed by a special
opportunity to meet the artists. Tickets are $10 for
kids, and if they see all three family matinees, they
automatically become Joyce Junior Members and save 40%
on the price of their tickets $10 reduced to $6. Kids
(ages 6-14) must be accompanied by an adult. Adult
tickets start at $10. Check out their Joyce Kids Activity Pages and other
activities.
May 6Limon Dance-
families will enjoy the sensational mix of athleticism,
humor, and spectacular dancers when this company brings
their diverse work and high quality to the theater
performance at 2pm.
May 20 Parson Dance- May 20 displays its
blend of athleticism and stunning ensemble work in the New
York premiere of David Parsons’ work. Inspired by the
dynamics of robots in flight, the piece is set to a score
by John Mackey. Also on tap: Trey McIntyre’s Ma Maison,
exploring the colorful world of Mardi Gras, with music by
New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band; a world premiere
by GenerationNOW fellow Omar Roman de Jesus; and Caught,
the company’s signature stroboscopic solo at 2pm. Families
will see their tribute to David Bowie, Star Dust when this
company makes its' New York premiere. This rock style
production provides a visual imprint of the style,
intensity and invention Bowie shared with the world.
Jun 10 Ballet Tech Kids Dance - called “a
New York City treasure” by The New York Times, makes its
annual visit to The Joyce where Ballet Tech’s remarkably
poised, scrupulously schooled, and impeccably rehearsed
whiz-kid dancers work all year to dance for audiences young
and old. What’s up? That crazy Meshugana Dance is back, as
is The Jig Is Up. “Terrific” “glorious”, and “lovely”
UPSIDE D∀NƆE
also returns to charm adults and tickle the tykes (The New
York Times). There will be new dances, too – but that cat
is being kept in the bag! At 2pm.Ju
Jul 1 Momix - in Opus Cactus, Moses
Pendleton brings the landscape of the American Southwest to
life with his signature illusionistic style, creating
images that “explode with a sense of magic, danger,
sensuality, quirkiness, humor, and beauty” (The New York
Times). Giant saguaros, tumbleweeds, fire dancers, cactus
wrens, and a slithering Gila monster emerge from an
ingenious use of costumes, lighting, and the human body as,
once again, Pendleton and the superbly physical MOMIX
dancers extend the reach of the imagination – and dance –
into worlds strange and new. at 2pm.
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The New Victory Theater, 209
West 42nd Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues
(646-223-3010) offers theater geared for kids of various
ages . Friday, 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon and 5
p.m. go to newvictory.org. Tickets start at $16.
Mar 31- Apr 16 Something - Something
aerial. Something funny. Something beautiful. A troupe of
seven skilled acrobats fuses circus, dance, physical
theater and clowning into a singular, captivating
performance that appears comically effortless. From reading
a book to playing a game of poker, these inventive
performers create silly, surreal scenes out of everyday
ordinary acts. Make no mistake—because these guys
won't—this show has SOMETHING for everyone! For ages 6 and
up.
Apr 28 - May 7 Neville's War - At the end
of WWII, Ernst, a young evacuee from Frankfurt, finds
himself alone and far away from home when he meets the
mysterious Mr. H, a stranger with a trick or two up his
sleeve. Fast friends, they set off down a road fraught with
danger, hunger and uncertainty to return the young boy to
his family. Delicate piano music and dreamlike stage
effects help tell this dramatic story of two survivors who
become each other's ally, protector and confidant. Inspired
by a true story, Neville’s War is a vivid and moving
theatrical account of an incredible journey and magical
friendship. Tickets start at $16. For 8 and
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Symphony Space - 2537 Broadway
at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025-6990 offers their
Just Kidding! Series and Thalia Kids' Book Club: on weekends for
children. At 11 am, Call (212) 864-5400. Ticket prices
range from $21- $26 for adults and $14- $16 for
children.
Mar 5 Thalia Kids' Book Club: From the Mixed-Up Files of
Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 50th Anniversary. An
afternoon of readings and lively discussion with
contemporary authors, including Blue Balliett, Chris
Grabenstein, Wendy Mass, and Alexander London who have been
inspired by E. L. Konigsburg's Newbery Award-winning
classic at 1:00 pm.
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College -
East 68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues,
present The Little Orchestra Society concerts for young
people. Call (212) 772-4448. Tickets :are $15, $28, $48.
For children ages 3-10.
Mar 4 The Little Orchestra Society presents:
Bernstein – Leonard Bernstein was an iconic figure
in twentieth century music This popular composer was known
for encouraging young people to enjoy classical music.
Learn about his life and music on 10am and 11:30am on
Saturday and 11:30am and 1pm. on Sunday.
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art &
Storytellingat
898 St Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street, New York, NY
10032. Call 212.335.0004 or email
info@sugarhillmuseum.org opened their doors to children
and families for the first time this fall. Families are
invited to visit their new building designed by
Internationally acclaimed architect David Adjaye. The
museum plans to use art and storytelling to foster the
creativity and cognitive development of children ages 3
to 8 years old. "By encouraging and enhancing a child's
innate curiosity and competence, they hope to nurture
the skills that lead to personal and academic success,
and to a lifetime love of learning." The Museum will be
open on Thursday – Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday –
Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. Admission is Ages 0 to 8 - FREE,
Ages 9 to 17 - $4, Seniors (65+) - $4, Students (with
ID) $4 and Adults - $7.
Virtuous Journeys With
Mando -Surprising,
funny, quirky, serious and silly = Story Hour at Sugar Hill
Children’s Museum. Every Sunday! And families can go on a
Virtuous Journey with Rez and Mando where they’ll hear
stories on courage, grace, humility, and love and sing,
dance, and play instruments to their heart’s content. All
ages. From 1pm-2pm.
Showtime
Saturday- Surprising,
funny, quirky, serious and silly = Story Hour at Sugar Hill
Children’s Museum. Every Saturday! Move your body, make
music & be a part of the story every Saturday with
Dancer, Actor and in-house talent, Alexander Elisa. From
1:00pm 2:00pm
Topsy Turvy Thursdays
Story Hour-
Surprising, funny, quirky, serious and silly = Story Hour
at Sugar Hill Children’s Museum. Every Thursday! From
3:30pm 4:30pm. Book worms can enjoy our weekly Story Hour
program every Thursday and Friday! The intimate
storytelling presentation features a solo performer with
roots in the community delighting our 'little audience'
with a participatory and lively program. Performers have
included Laura Bowman, Flor Bromley, Daniel Carlton, Alison
Cox, Kelley Kelley, and Carletta Joy Walker.
Fun Fridays Story Hour
-Surprising, funny,
quirky, serious and silly = Story Hour at Sugar Hill
Children’s Museum. Story Hour with Flor Flor Bromley takes
children on a fantastic journey with music, puppets and
tales from around the world every Friday afternoon! From
3:30pm 4:30pm.
Playdate!Free Third Sundays Head to
Sugar Hill Children’s Museum during its free admission
every third Sunday of the month. Learn about building
self-determination and the importance of community through
collaborative projects.
Apr 7 & 14Draw Me A
Pic! With Elisa Huberman- In partnership with Job Path, an
organization dedicated to inclusion, we bring you The
Huberman Project! Join artist Elisa Huberman for live
illustrations of characters based on our visitors' wildest
imagination--in support of creative minds of all abilities,
we hope to inspire yours! From 11am-1pm.
Apr 16Playdate- Enjoy a fun-filled FREE day
at the Sugar Hill Children's Museum! Celebrate poetry and
the magnificent legacy of poets from Sugar Hill and beyond
with the Sugar Hill Children's Museum! Join us for a FREE
day of storytelling, art-making workshops, exhibitions, and
more! Lots of Activities From 10:00am 5:00pm.
Apr 20Nights at Sugar Hill! An
evening with jazz legend and Sugar Hill resident Marjorie
Eliot -Jazz legend
and Sugar Hill resident Marjorie Eliot will take us on a
magical journey of music and poetry as she presents her
work ‘In the Quiet Nite-Time.’ Open to all ages.
Free.RSVPneeded.
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The Morgan Library
& Museum- 225
Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, (212) 685-0008 . In
1924 J. P. Morgan, Jr. gave his father's extraordinary
library to the public. The most influential financier in
this country's history, Pierpont Morgan was also a
voracious collector. He collected art objects in virtually
every medium, including the rare books, manuscripts,
drawings, prints, and ancient artifacts that are the core
of the library. Every year they celebrate Christmas with a
winter fair and a reading of Charles Dickens. Admission is
$18 Adults, $12 Children (13–16), $12 Seniors (65 and over)
and $12 Students (with current ID) Free to members and
children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission is free on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is free for Morgan and Cool Culture members.
Mar 25 Exceptional
Expressions -Explore
the unconventional work of Dickinson with the poet, author
and professor Matthew Burgess, then write your own poetry
and craft its display from 11 am–1 pm. Tickets: $20; $15
for members. See Poets House for details.
Apr 30 Celebrate art
and literature at the annual Spring Family Fair!enjoy an afternoon of art and
literaature for the entire family from 2–4:30 pm. Free with
museum admission.
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The Parks Department is
offering classes in kids yoga, Zuma, arts and crafts,
movies, concerts and more. For a full listing of events go
to http://www.nycgovparks.org/events.
Discovery Club for Families- This spring, get up close and
personal with plants, bugs, and more in the Hallett
Nature Sanctuary! Located at 6th Ave & W 59th St,
New York, NY 10019, Phone: (212) 310-6600. Discovery
Club families will enjoy exclusive access to Central
Park’s most secluded woodland a unique living
laboratory! Adults and children alike will take part in
an immersive woodland adventure, exploring how people,
plants, and wildlife thrive in an urban park. "Insider's
view" activities related to park design, horticulture,
and gardening culminate with an opportunity to get your
hands dirty with a Park improvement project. This
five-part series is perfect for families with children
in grades 1-4. Program Costs: Base fee for one child,
one parent: $250 ($200 for Members) $150 for each
additional child; $50 for each additional adult. . Each
participating child receives a Discovery Kit (a
kid-friendly backpack that contains binoculars, a
magnifying glass, field guides, and other discovery
tools), along with a Field Notebook, and a Discovery
Journal.
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The Fantasticks
Snapple Theater Center, Times Square (210 West
50th Street New York City, NY 10019) Call 212-921-7862 or
visit http://www.fantasticksonbroadway.com/ Tickets
price range from $47 - $90. Tom Jones & Harvey
Schmidt's The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running
musical, is a captivating and simple romantic comedy
about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall. The
audience uses its imagination to follow El Gallo as he
creates a world of moonlight and magic, and then pain
and disillusionment, until the boy and girl find their
way back to one other. The score, which includes "Try
To Remember", "They Were You" and "Soon It's Gonna
Rain", is as timeless as the story itself.
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STOMP: See the International Sensation at the
Orpheum Theatre Orpheum Theatre, Between 7th and 8th
Streets (126 Second Avenue New York, NY 10003)
Call 212-541-8457 or visit http://www.stomponline.com. Tickets
range from $79.00 The Orpheum Theatre hosts the
international smash hit STOMP. This famed high-energy show
features a cast of eight performers, creating a wildly
rhythmic noise with unconventional instruments --
everything from brooms and garbage cans to matchboxes and
hubcaps and more -- and also features plenty of unexpected
comedy and audience interaction.
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Ringling Bros B&B Circusat
Barclays Center
-this is your very last chance to run away to the
circus, Ringling Brother B&B Circus will be shutting
down after their last performance this spring. After a
century of entertaining millions, the owners have
decided it’s time to close, mainly due to controversy
over treatment of the animals especially the elephants
and the loss of revenue. There will be no elephants in
the last performances. Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME will conclude its tour at
the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on May 7,
2017, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®
Presents Out Of This World will conclude its tour at the
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on
May 21, 2017. to celebrate this American icon for one
last time. Performances atBarclay
Center,620
Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, (917) 618-6100 will be
held from Feb 23-Mar 3, and atNassau Veterans
Memorial Coliseum,
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553, from May
12-21. (516) 794-9300.
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Apollo Theater–
253 West 125, Harlem, NY will celebrate African American
History Month. Call (212) 531-5300 for more information
Mar 11 Music and
Stories with Africa Forestdance & Griots in
Concert- Africa
Forestdance performs traditional and contemporary music
from the western to the southern regions of Africa
featuring instruments such as bala, mbira, kora, djembe,
and shekere. Griots in Concert combine music, song and
storytelling in an inspirational and educational show
providing a unique musical journey into ancient and
contemporary African culture at at 1:00 pm. Presented as
part of Africa Now! Appropriate for families with children
ages 5 and older. Tickets: $10 per person
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New York City
Ballet– Lincoln
Center is on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, between W.
62nd and 65th Streets and Columbus and Amsterdam
Avenues.NYCB in the David H. Koch Theater 20 Lincoln Center
Plaza offersFamily Saturdaysfor families with children ages 5 and
over andChildren’s Workshopsfor ages 5-8 andIn Motion Workshopsfor ages 9-12.
All children’s workshop are held in New York City Ballet
Rehearsal Studios - Samuel B & David Rose Building, 7th
Floor165 West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam.
Tickets: $12 per person. Please note: both children and
adults will need a ticket in order to attend. . All
Children’s Workshops take place before family-friendly
matinee performances. Performance tickets must be purchased
separately. Attire: clothing that is comfortable to move
in. Ballet shoes are optional.
Family Saturdays tickets for the fall programs will be on
sale starting Aug 7. The season will begin with Journey of
a Dancer, Saturday, October 15 at 11 AM. Join for an
exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a dancer
as you make your way through the ranks, from student to
principal. You’ll learn about dancers’ training, daily
preparation, company roles, and what it’s like to perform
onstage in this interactive presentation designed
especially for family audiences. Tickets are $22 per
person. Early reservations are necessary.
Feb 8-19 THE SLEEPING
BEAUTY- New York City
Ballet presents a timeless classic. Awaken to true love’s
potential in one of NYCB’s grandest productions. This
enchanting full-length unveils the story of a charming
prince on his quest to unbind a cursed princess, with aid
from a cast of miraculous fairies and fanciful storybook
characters for 5 and up. At David H. Koch Theater. Tickets
are $30 - $65.
May 28 IN MOTION
WORKSHOPS- Join the
artists of New York City Ballet in this 45-minute,
pre-performance exploration of the music, movement, and
themes of a ballet featured in the matinee performance. For
ages 9–12. Performance also on May 28.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall -Broadway at
60th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10019 offers classes
and family programs. For more information call 212-258-9800
or for single tickets call 212-721-6500, CenterCharge
WeBop
is an
early-childhood jazz education program which invites
families to stomp, strut and swing to the joyous rhythms of
jazz as they learn about the core concepts, instruments,
and great performers of jazz with their parents or
caregivers. These 45-minute classes offer a creative outlet
for children to explore jazz through movement, songs,
storytelling and play. at 1 pm. And 3 pm Varis Leichtman
Studio. Registration for the session, Jazz Family starts in
the fall. Admission for the season is $370.
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Lincoln Center-10 Lincoln Plaza
between 62nd St - 66 St (Columbus Ave.)
http://www.lincolncenter.org/ celebrates children with
the following family events.
April
1-2 LC Kids presents Campfire -for Audiences 2-5 years
old - Gather around to explore the woods, stargaze, and
joke with the porcupines. These performances are
specifically designed to welcome 2-5-year-old audiences in
Clark Studio Theater at 11am and 2pm.
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Central Park Zoo- 64th Street and Fifth
Avenue, New York, New York 10021 is located near the
southeast corner of Central Park has classes and
programs for all ages. Early registration a must. Visit
theirwebsiteor call (212) 439-6500
for more information and a completeschedule.Central Park Zoo:
Catch Penguin Feedings Daily between July 12, 2016 and
December 31, 2016 at 10:30 AM - 2:30PM
Toddler Time- Saturday Series (Ages 2-3) -
Meet a variety of furry, scaly and feathery zoo animals in
these interactive classes for toddlers and their
caregivers. Live animals, movement and musical activities
and a craft are part of the fun. Regular Price: $210.00.
Member Price: $180.00
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Carnegie Halllocated at 57th Street and Seventh
Avenue in Manhattan. has family and holiday programs .
For informatiion call CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800 or
Administrative Offices 212-903-9600 or visithttp://www.carnegiehall.org/For_Families/ On-Going
Events:
Parents can downloadWhy Making Music
Matters- to
better understand the effect of music in early childhood
development. Carnegie Hall commissioned this new
research paper by Dr. Dennie Palmer Wolf.an expert in
the field. Her research points to several key reasons
why investing in children early and often is critical to
healthy development and a successful future—and that
music can play a role in everyday interactions that
support our next generation.
Art Contest:Calling all artists ages 5–10:
Enter Caarnegie KidsNotes Art Contest - What images come to
mind when you picture a live concert? Carnegie Hall wants
to see them! For every Family Concert at Carnegie Hall,
they distribute hundreds of copies of their kid-friendly
programs, each featuring a child’s artwork on the cover.
Send in your child’s artwork for a chance to be the cover
art for KidsNotes and win free tickets to that Family
Concert. https://www.carnegiehall.org/ArtContest/
Apr 1 Spring Family Day
The World of Classical Music- Carnegie Hall celebrates families by
offering free interactive and fun musical activities in its
Resnick Education Wing. This season, families will explore
the swinging world of jazz in the fall and discover
classical music in the spring. Families have the
opportunity to participate in songwriting workshops, turn
everyday objects into musical instruments in a digital
sound playground, join in on sing-alongs, and build
instruments and play them in an ensemble. There will also
be opportunities to take in performances in Resnick
Education Wing from 12–4 PM
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Bank StreetBookstore 2780 Brodway located on the
corner of 107th Street , NY offers one of the best
collections of books for young people. They also have
book readings, special events, parties and more. Call
212.678-1654 or visit their website.
April has been designated National Poetry Month, and now it
stands strong and proud as the largest literacy celebration
in the world. Find books filled with poems for kids that
offer wonderfully worded examples of poetry's beauty and
meaning at Bank Street Bookstore.
April 9 Curious George O'Connor - George
O'Connor is not only an incredibly talented author and
illustrator, he is also a scholar of Greek mythology. His
latest book, "Artemis Wild Goddess of the Hunt," is a great
example, in graphic novel form, of his knowledge and
expertise. His portrait of Artemis, in pictures and words,
provides young readers with a deep understanding of this
nature-loving huntress/goddess. The Artemis book is the
latest addition to George's Olympians series and will be
featured at Bank Street Book Store at 2:00 p.m. when George
presents this new book as well as other favorites from the
series. Join us!
Apr 15 Get to Know a True Wordsmith in "Noah
Webster's Fighting Words" -Hear "Noah Webster's Fighting
Words" read by its author Tracy Maurer at Bank Street Book
Store at 10:30 a.m. Tracy researched this historical figure
from America's past to discover how he created the first
American-English language dictionary -- and how he never
stopped editing and polishing words and phrases, including
his own! Kids from six to ten years old will find out about
Webster and his times, especially how he influenced the
thinking and opinions of the day. Join us to hear how
Webster left us with a better understanding of linguistics
and lexicon (words Webster loved!).
Apr 29 Independent Bookstore Day at Bank Street
Book Store! - A day of special guests and
activities takes place at Bank Street Book Store. Join in
acknowledging and appreciating the joy of children's books.
from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Apr 30 Peter Reynolds Presents! Presenting
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French Institute: Alliance Francaise -
2 East 60th Street Between Park & Madison Ave, New
York, NY 10022 offers preschool classes, storytelling in their library and
special family and school events. Call 212. 355-6100or
visit http://www.fiaf.org/kids/index.shtml
Apr 1-2 The Emperor and the Nightingale -
Two powerhouse French performers—stage actor Nicolas
Bouchaud and acclaimed cellist Sonia Wieder Atherton—join
forces to create an imaginative, musical rendition of Hans
Christian Andersen’s treasured fairytale The Emperor and
the Nightingale. The pair mix sounds from bells and all
manners of music to tell the story of an emperor who tries
to replace the love of a nightingale with a glittering
mechanical bird. At 4pm in FIAF Skyroom. For Ages 4–10 • In
French. Free but reservation necessary.
Apr 3-7 Spring Fun in French Day Camps –
Signs of spring are everywhere! Take a journey with a queen
bee, take a walk in nature among blooming flowers and
hatching eggs! Kids will be immersed in French language and
culture in week-long spring-themed day camps led by our
great native speaking teachers. Open to all levels, from
kids brand new to the language to fluent speakers. For
children ages 3–8. Admission fees range from $740 full day
to $410 half day.
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Vital Theatre Company brings
together an array of diverse musical performances based
on some favorite books for children ages 2-7 at various
venues in Manhattan. Call 212.579-0528 or visit http://vitaltheatre.org for more
information.
PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL - based on the
book "PINKALICIOUS" by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann
on selected Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm Theater at
Blesseed Sacrament, 152 West 71st Street, Just East of
Broadway through May 28
FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL based on the
book "FLIGHT SCHOOL"by Lita Judge on selected Saturdays and
Sundays at 11:00 am at Theater at Blessed Sacrament152 West
71st Street, Just East of Broadway through May 28.
TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON THE Musical - based
on the book "TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON"written by Katherine
Olabird and illustrated by Sarah Warburton on selected
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am at Theater at Blessed
Sacrament -152 West 71st Street, Just East of Broadway
through May 28.
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The Children’s
Museum of the Arts
Join Children's Museum of the Arts as
they open their doors and celebrate their new home!
The Children’s Museum of the Arts- 103 Charlton St. NY
offers children and families in opportunity to explore
art in new ways.Admission- Adult $11, Child $11, Infant (0-12
mos) FREE, Seniors (65+) FREE, CMA Members FREE. Pay as
You Wish Thursday 4-6pm. For more information
visithttp://cmany.orgor call (212) 274-0986. Travel outdoors
with the museum when they visit the Bronx Zoo this
summer and have their Art Colony Camp on historic
Governors Island. check their website for more
information.
Weather or Not, That is the
Question - an exhibition about the power, mystery,
and grandeur of weather and its impact on our environment.
From early religious texts, to Farmers’ Almanacs, weather
tracking apps, and daily conversation, extreme weather has
captivated human interest and conversation. We continue to
be awed and intrigued by phenomenon such as record-breaking
snowfall, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados and hurricanes.
With the words “global warming” and “climate change” never
far from the headlines, artists tie together the scientific
and creative worlds in acts of beauty and activism.
Exhibiting Artists: Kim Abeles, Matthew Albanese, Suzanne
Anker, Blane De St. Croix, Sandy Gellis, Nathalie Miebach,
Nnenna Okore, and Virginia Wagner explore art’s ability to
make environmentalism a priority and bring climate
initiatives to the forefront of cultural conversations.
ARTech is a two-month long pop-up activity
center in the Meatpacking District comprised of STEAM-based
experiential workshops, installations, and interactive
moments for school age children and their accompanying
adults. It is free and open to the public. Recommended for
ages 4+, RSVP is required for a timed entry slot. ARTech is
hosted by the Meatpacking Business Improvement District,
and programmed by Children’s Museum of the Arts and the New
York Hall of Science. Activities include workshops in
science, climate , space and art. Location: 459 West 14th
Street, NYC. ARTech will be open March 1 – April 29,
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3pm-7pm and Saturday &
Sunday from 10am – 5pm. Times may vary so RSVP is required.
Spring Art Colony 2017 - During this
spring’s school vacation days (April 10-14), children can
harness their creativity in immersive, hands-on arts camps
offered all day at the museum. Led by CMA’s Teaching
Artists, camps introduce a range of art-making techniques
and mediums, from animation, to painting, to sculpture, to
3D printing, and so much more! For ages 6 to 12 Years. Fee
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New Museum First Saturdays
for Families
New Museum–at 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, is
New York's premier museum for contemporary art. New
Museum First Saturdays for Families are free of charge.
This program is designed and recommended for families
with children aged between four and fifteen years, and
includes free New Museum admission for up to two adults
per family at 10 am . Children under eighteen are always
admitted free. No preregistration is required. Space is
limited and tickets are given out on a first-come,
first-served basis. Your entire party must be present;
tickets will not be given to partial parties. Call
212.219.1222 or visitwww.newmuseum.org/ First Saturdays for
Families:New
Museum educators will offer family-friendly tours of
current exhibitions during the two-hour period. New
Museum First Saturdays for Families are free of charge.
This program is designed and recommended for families
with children aged between four and twelve years, and
includes free New Museum admission for up to two adults
per family. Children under eighteen are always admitted
free. No preregistration is required. Space is limited
and tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served
basis. Your entire party must be present; tickets will
not be given to partial parties.
Apr 1 First Saturdays
for Families: Wave Your Flag -Join for a family workshop offered in
conjunction with the exhibition “Raymond Pettibon: A Pen of
All Work,” on view at the New Museum through April 9, 2017.
For over thirty years, Raymond Pettibon has been
chronicling the history, mythology, and culture of America
with a prodigious and distinctive voice. Through his
drawings’ signature interplay between image and text, he
moves between historical reflection, emotional longing,
poetic wit, and strident critique. Inspired by the logo
Pettibon created for the American punk rock band Black Flag
(active beginning in the late 1970s) and the expressive
voices that emerge in the artist’s work, families will
invent and decorate their own flags that proudly declare
their beliefs and values.
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– 99 Gansevoort St opens in its'
new building in downtown Manhattan between the Highline
and Hudson River. The Whitney houses one of the world's
foremost collections of modern and contemporary American
art. Their new building at 99 Ganesvoort will offer a
larger space to display their extensive collection. Call
(212) 570-3600. Admission is Adults $22,
Seniors/Students $18, Members Free Under 18 Free.
solemVisit their website http://whitney.org or contact
info@whitney.org. Enjoy their special childrens
section at http://whitney.org/ForKids.
Sketching Tour: The Artist’s Hand -
Explore current exhibitions through drawing! Look closely
at works of art and create sketches based on what you see.
This month explore brush strokes, blots, and dots to learn
how artists make their mark in different ways in the
exhibitions Fast Forward: Painting from the 1980s and Human
Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection. This
program has been developed specifically for kids ages 6 to
10. Siblings are welcome to join the group but must have a
ticket. From 10–11 am Tickets are required; every adult and
child must reserve a ticket to attend this program. $5 per
child, plus Museum admission ($22 adults; $17 seniors.
Museum admission is free for members and children under
18). Location: Floor Three, Laurie M. Tisch Education
Center, Hearst Artspace on Apr 1, 8, 22 and 29.
Open Studio -Get creative in the Whitney’s
Hearst Artspace! Make your own art inspired by works on
view in current exhibitions. Each week we offer a different
art making project. Free with Museum admission. on April 2,
8–9, 15–16, 23, 29–30 from 10:30 am–3 pm.
Whitney Kids Tour - enjoy a short,
interactive family tour of kid-friendly works on view in
current exhibitions! Explore and learn about art together
through lively discussion and fun gallery activities. Visit
the 2017 Biennial exhibition and artworks in the Whitney’s
collection on April 1, 8, 22, 29 at 10:45, 11:30 am and
1:30.
STROLLER TOUR:Whitney
Biennial– parents with babies 0-18 months join
Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, on
engaging tours that highlight works in the exhibition
Collected by Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner. Tours
are for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the
public. Crying babies are welcome! on April 8 from
9:30–10:30 AM. Tickets are required; every visitor in your
party must have a ticket. $25 per adult, plus Museum
admission ($22 adults, $18 seniors, free for members and
children under 18). Tickets cannot be refunded or
exchanged. Location: Floor Five, Neil Bluhm Family
Galleries.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan– 212 West 83rd St.
offers three floors of exhibits for children from
toddlers to teens. Programs include workshops and
parenting seminars. PlayWorks™ - help families prepare
children to enter school ready to learn and grow by
combining play and learning, Sing, move their body and
use their listening ears to hear special stories.
providing Kindergarten Readiness Skills for ages 4 &
younger. Call 212.721.1234 or check cmom.org. Admission is $11,
children under 1 free. Senior fee is $7. Target First
Friday Night offers free admission the first Friday of
the Month from 5 pm – 8 pm.
Special Exhibit: Hello from Japan! Experience Tokyo’s
vibrant culture in a new interactive exhibit! Children will
have fun learning about life in present day Japan in this
playful, immersive environment. Hello from Japan! is a new
interactive exhibit in the Museum’s Lower Level Gallery. It
will transport families to two distinct areas of Tokyo that
exist side by side: one serene and exquisite, the other,
too cute for words. Kawaii Central is a streetscape
inspired by Tokyo’s bustling Harajuku district, bursting
with color, trendy shops and cuter than cute kawaii styles,
(pronounced like Hawai’i). Kids sing karaoke, smile for the
photo booth camera, serve up a seasonal Japanese meal, and
design adorable mascots for their families. The beautiful,
natural Shinto shrine park invites children to build a
bridge, crawl through a forest, encounter kami spirits, and
make a wish at a wishing tree. The exhibit highlights how
old and new traditions coexist in Japan, giving visitors a
family-friendly window into Japanese culture. Learn more
about contemporary Japan through this fun and educational
programs for the public, free with admission. From January
20 – May 14, 2017. For all ages
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The Museum of the City of New
York
City as Canvas: Graffiti Art from the Martin Wong
Collection.
Museum of the City of New York - 1220
Fifth Avenue at 104th Street will celebrate the art
and history of New York.with family programs. Free
with suggested admission: $20 for families, $10 for
adults, free for children under age 13. Call
212.534-1672 or visit for their website for more information. Family
Programs are free with Museum admission and for
members, are geared to families with children ages
6-12 years old, and include a snack. Programs are
designed for adults and children to participate in
activities together.
On-Going
Weekend Workshops:From 11 am - 2 pm.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum- 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
New York, NY 10128-0173 is an internationally renowned
art museum and one of the most significant architectural
icons of the 20th century designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright. Founded on a collection of early modern
masterpieces, the Guggenheim Museum today is an
ever-growing institution devoted to the art of the 20th
century and beyond. Families can experience special
exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, Workshop and
classes for children, teens and adults, and daily tours
of the galleries led by museum educators. for more
information visit http://www.guggenheim.org/
Family Kiosk - on weekends visit the
Family Kiosk to pick up an activity pack for an engaging
museum visit. Filled with thought-provoking activities and
games, the Family Activity Packs provide all the tools for
an engaging self-guided tour, including activity guides,
sketchbooks, colored pencils, and more. Recommended for
ages 4 and up.
Guggenheim Launches New Multimedia Architecture Guide for
Kids - A major draw for visitors to the Guggenheim is the
unique architecture of the Frank Lloyd Wright building. To
share how Wright’s design is special, the Guggenheim
created a multimedia guide about the building—and now has
launched a companion guide designed especially for kids
ages 7 to 12. The new guide explores the landmark structure
from various points of view and helps kids discover special
locations and architectural features, including the exact
center of the rotunda, a staircase shaped like a football,
and the Aye Simon Reading Room, tucked away behind its
distinctive, keyhole-shaped entry.Interacting with the
guide, kids are encouraged not only to learn about the
history and architecture of the museum, but to discover and
share their own ideas about the building. It is available
for download on visitors' personal devices as part of the
Guggenheim’s app or it may be accessed on devices that can
be borrowed free of charge at the museum.
Just Drop In! - Explore exhibition
highlights through creative interactive projects in the
galleries. For families with children ages 3–10 on Sundays
from 1–4 pm. Free with museum admission.
Family Tour and Studio Workshop - Families
with children ages 5 and up following an interactive
gallery tour, family members enjoy creating artwork in our
studio. This Sunday, families with children ages 5 and up
are invited to explore the work in Alberto Burri: The
Trauma of Painting and Photo-Poetics: An Anthology, on view
through January 6, and create your own artistic
compositions in our studio. Group rates include admission
for two adults and up to four children, workshop materials,
and a guided tour. Select Sundays, from 10:30 am–1 pm. $30
per family, $20 members, free for Family and Kids Club
Members.
Scandinavian House- Heimbold Family Children's Learning
Center at 58 Park Avenue at 37th Street offers an
introduction to Scandinavian culture to young people.
For reservations, call 212.847.9740 or email
event_reservation@amscan.org. No reservations are
necessary for Saturday Morning Storytelling.
Visitwww.scandinaviahouse.org/events_kids.
The Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and
Learning Center is open to the public on Saturday
for toddlers and up from 12—5 pm. . This premier indoor
learning and play space for children integrates the best of
Scandinavian design while emphasizing early childhood
sensory perception. Admission is $10/child. Free to ASF
Family Associate and above Members – these Members may only
bring guests on Saturday for $10/child. Open to ASF Family
Associate and above Members only: Tuesday—Friday, 12—5 pm.
Please note that children must be walking on their own to
be admitted.
Weekly Workshops for Kids - Toddlers can
put their eager little hands and curious minds into Nordic
themes and materials in summer installments of morning
workshops in the Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and
Learning Center. And later in the day, bigger kids, ages 4
– 8, can play and get creative working on Nordic themes of
the day at fun activity stations. Starting their fall
season on September 9 on Wednesdays @ 11 am for ages
toddler+ & Wednesdays @ 3 pm for ages 4 – 8. $7 ASF
Family Associate and above Members with Playing and
Learning Center Pass only.
Knitting Club - Meet up with other
knitting enthusiasts to share ideas, knowledge, and your
love of knitting. Bring your own projects to work on. No
formal instruction will be provided, however, Scandinavian
knitting books will be available for inspiration on Apr 6,
20 May 4 and 18 from 6-8pm. For ages 7 and older. Fee is
$7.
Apr 6&27 Nordic Storytelling and
Puppetry - Join Nicola McEldowney, professional
puppeteer, and her band of storytelling puppets for a cozy
session of stories, music, and interactive games. From
stories with a Nordic theme to group sing-alongs, puppets
can inspire all kinds of creative play and adventures of
the imagination.
Apr 8 Heroes, Heroines, & Tricksters –
join as some of New York’s most famous storytellers from
the Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center bring to
life exciting fairy and folk tales and fantastic adventures
from Scandinavia and the far north. Ellen Shapiro and Jean
Hale recount stories of young folks from Norway who outwit
the greed, the ferocious, and the cunning. Join in the
rollicking fun of these folk tales! At 11am. Free. For ages
5 and up. Program also on May 18.
Apr 22 Scandinavian Sing-Along -
Scandinavia holds a treasure-trove of children’s songs and
games. Danish musician Vibe Normann introduces children to
English versions of these songs, plays musical games, and
performs a selection of songs in modern, lively
arrangements. Come prepared to dance and sing your heart
out! At 1 PM. for ages 1-7. $7 ($5 ASF Members)
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American Museum of Natural History- Central Park West at 79th St.
will offer family adventures for this winter. Suggested
donation is $19 for adults, $14.50 for seniors and
students, $10.50 for children 2-12. children under 2
free.
The Titanosaur Exhibit – this Museum is
known for dazzling generations of young people with their
collection of dinosaurs and their newest addition will
bring even more excitement. In January 2016, the Museum
added another must-see exhibit to its world-famous fossil
halls: a cast of a 122-foot-long dinosaur. This species is
so new that it has not yet been formally named by the
paleontologists who discovered it. Paleontologists suggest
this dinosaur, a giant herbivore that belongs to a group
known as titanosaurs, weighed in at around 70 tons. The
species lived in the forests of today’s Patagonia about 100
to 95 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period,
and is one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. The
new, much larger occupant grazes the gallery’s
approximately 19-foot-high ceilings, and, at 122-foot, is
just a bit too long for its new home. Instead, its neck and
head extend out towards the elevator banks, welcoming
visitors to the “dinosaur” floor. At the Milstein Hall of
Ocean Life.
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies
Alive in Winter - The butterflies are Back! an
annual favorite visited by millions of children and adults,
returns to the American Museum of Natural History on
October 12. Celebrating its thirteenth year at the Museum,
this highly popular winter attraction transforms the iciest
day into a summer escape, inviting visitors to mingle with
up to 500 fluttering, iridescent butterflies among blooming
tropical flowers and lush green vegetation in 80-degree
temperatures. The Butterfly Conservatory is on view through
May 30, 2015. To find out more about their family programs
visit their website. Admission is $24 for adults and $14
for children includes admission.
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean is
directed Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of ocean pioneer Jacques
Cousteau, and marine biologist Holly Lohuis take viewers on
a breathtaking journey underwater. Audiences will see more
than 30 species of marine animals, including animals seldom
seen by even the most experienced divers, such as Christmas
tree worms, basket stars, banded cleaner shrimp, and fishes
such as gobies and blennies. Animals captured for the first
time thanks to the development of new tools that allow
underwater filming in 3D and other new techniques. At
Samuel j. and Ethel LeFrak, first floor at various times.
Sackler Educational Laboratory for
Comparative Genomics and Human Origins- Visit the Sackler Lab to handle casts
of hominid skulls, learn about DNA and the human brain,
and ask a scientist your questions. For families with
children 8 years old and up. Registration Information:
The Lab is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays
from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Location: The Lab is located on
the first floor, in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins.
Cost: Free on weekends with museum admission
Gateway Storytime in the Discovery - a
Monday morning story hour for children 2 ½ to 5 years of
age. Space is limited and tickets are distributed at the
Discovery Room on a first come, first served basis for
sessions at 10:15 and 11:15. All visitors must have general
admission tickets to obtain Gateway Storytime passes.
Meet the Scientist in the Discovery Room.
Welcome to MicroRangers! participate in
this new mobile game. MicroRangers is recruiting... and
they want you! Team up with scientists to explore Museum
exhibits and protect biodiversity. MicroRangers is a new
mobile game at the Museum that shrinks you down to
microscopic size and sends you into exhibits to combat
threats to biodiversity. Nine MicroCrises await—real-world
scenarios involving microorganisms— starting in the 1st
floor Hall of Biodiversity. For advanced game players,
marshall your resources to take on the 6th Extinction.
Armed with the mobile app and a free Communicator Coin,
augmented characters - both microbes and scientists - will
send you on missions and help you along the way. Have fun
while you learn how even the smallest things can make a big
difference. MicroRangers employs a range of technologies
to: geolocate you within the Museum, offer augmented
animated characters to guide you, and provide mini-games
that bring the dioramas to life.
Celebrate Culture! Celebrate Pacific Northwest
Cultures - Visitors are invited to experience the
cultures represented in the iconic Hall of Northwest Coast
Indians through a series of live activities guided by
Museum educators. Enjoy the interactive digital totem, a
touch-screen portal to the peoples, places, and sounds of
the Pacific Northwest. Tour the Hall via telepresence robot
with a virtual guide—Sean Young from the Haida Gwaii
Museum. Get hands-on and explore Pacific Northwest
artifacts with Museum guides on Saturdays from noon to 4pm.
Through May 6, 2017.
Apr 1-2 Celebrate Culture! Cuban Screen Printing
Drop-in - From cinema and music to photography and
printmaking, the arts are a dynamic and constantly evolving
part of life in Cuba. In conjunction with the Museum’s
current exhibition ¡Cuba!, renowned Cuban poster artist
Raul “Raupa” Valdes demonstrates the art of screen
printing. Learn about the tradition of poster art in Cuba
and create a piece to take home.
From noon – 3pm.
Apr 9 Colorful Amazon - The Amazon is the
most powerful river in the world, and its rapid
transformation has the potential to change the global
climate. Pouring into the Atlantic Ocean, the great river
flows through the world's largest tropical rainforest,
among the most biodiversity-rich places on the planet. Try
hands-on activities, meet scientists, see live animals, and
experience dynamic performances in this family-friendly
science festival. At the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life from
11 am - 4pm.
Apr 10 – May 26 Jellyfish in Open Sea -
Jellies astound scientists with their unique capacity to
pulse through the sea, regenerate, and even glow.
Environmental changes like warming seas threaten countless
species, yet these very changes drive the rapid growth of
jelly populations around the world. Dive into the world of
jellies and experience a day in the life of these
astonishing animals.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Arts -
1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, NY Phone:
212-535-7710. Visit //www.metmuseum.org.
Storytime in Nolen Library - Start with a book, then learn
to look! After a story in the library's special corner for
kids, head to the galleries on a treasure hunt For families
weekdays at 10 am and 3 pm. with children ages 3–7. All
family programs are free with Museum admission, and do not
require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted.
Check schedule for changes.
Drop-in Drawing—Drawing in Pattern - Draw
inspiration from original works of art! Join talented art
instructors in the galleries for informal sketching fun.
Open to visitors of all ages. Instruction repeats every 30
minutes; come and go as you like. Materials are provided.
This session is held in conjunction with the New Galleries
for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia,
and Later South Asia. Free with Museum admission.
Start with Art at the Met/Start with Art
at the Met Plus - Look, sketch, and listen to stories to
get a head start on art. Start with Art at the Met Plus
includes art-making activities. For families with children
ages 3–7 on Tues at 2:30 pm, Thurs at 3:30 pm, Fri at 4:30
pm, Sat at 11 am and 2:30 pm. All family programs are free
with Museum admission, and do not require tickets or
reservations unless otherwise noted.
Charles H. Tally Holiday Monday Family Programs - Take a
day to play at the Museum on select Met Holiday Mondays
throughout the year. (The Museum is closed on Mondays
unless otherwise noted.) All family programs are free with
Museum admission, and do not require tickets or
reservations unless otherwise noted at 11 am, 12 pm, 1:15
pm, 2:30 pm. For families with children ages 5–12.
Art Trek/Art Trek Plus - Be an art
explorer! Take a new voyage around the globe every time you
visit the Met. Art Trek Plus includes a performance or
other surprises on weekends at 11 am and 2:30 pm. For
families with children ages 5–12.
How Did They Do That? Deccani Miniature
Paintings - Peek at technique and learn—through handling
tools and materials—how works of art were created. This
program is held in conjunction with the exhibition Sultans
of Deccan India, 1500–1700: Opulence and Fantasy on
weekends from 1:30–2:00 p.m. All family programs are free
with Museum admission.
Teens Take The Met! Teens grab your
friends and take over The Met for the night. Drop in for
teen-only activities across the Museum including art
making, performances, music, and more. Discover what you
can also do at over 40 NYC cultural and community
organizations this summer. Doors will open at 5 pm. Teens
Take The Met! is free and open to all teens 13+ with a
middle or high school ID. Just show up or RSVP now to get a
free ticket to beat the line. On May 12 from 5:00–8:00 P.M.
Free for teens ages 13–18; Museum admission not required.
Sunday Studio - Try your hand at creating
works of art right next to the ones in the Museum's
galleries. Each Sunday Studio focuses on a different art
form and features family-friendly activities led by an
artist. Drop in at any time between 1 and 4 pm. Art
supplies are provided. Open to visitors of all ages. All
Sunday Studio programs are free with Museum admission, and
do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise
noted.
Apr 3-7 Met Celebrates - This April, the
Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of the arrival of
The Temple of Dendur at The Met. Come and see a light
projection on the Temple's south wall that recreates
virtually how one of the carved scenes might have once been
painted. From 4-8:30pm
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The Cloisters - 99 Margaret
Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhatan, New
York, 212-923-3700 or 212-650-2280 - Children ages 4
through 12 and their families are invited for an
hour-long workshop at The Cloisters museum and gardens,
the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to
the art and architecture of medieval Europe on weekends.
Free with Museum admission. Museum is open
Tuesday–Thursday, Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday
and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Closed Monday (except
Met Holiday Mondays), Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and
January 1. Recommended Admission: Adults – $25, Seniors
(65 and older) - $17, Students $12, Members –Free,
Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) Free. Family
workshops at 1 pm are free with Museum admission.
Mar 18 Architectural Adventures - children
ages 4-12 tour the exhibits, talk about what they have seen
and create arts and crafts from their experience at 1 pm.
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The DiMenna Children's History
Museumat the New York Historical Society
located at 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way
(77th Street). Telephone (212) 873-3400 is the newest
museum for children in the city. This is first museum
bringing American history to life through the eyes of
children.The Museum offers young people 8 and older an
opportunity to explore American history through the
eyes of iconic New Yorkers when they were kids.
Children can meet Founding Father Alexander Hamilton;
James McCune Smith, the son of a slave who became the
first African-American doctor; Esteban Bellán, the
first Latino to play professional baseball; and
Cornelia van Varick, daughter of a 17th century
textile worker. Free with admission: $20 for adults,
$15 for seniors, educators or active members of the
military, $12 for students, $6 for children ages 5-13,
free for kids under 5. Pay what you wish on Friday
from 6-8 pm.
Little New-Yorkers - each class for ages
2-4 held every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 will include
story readings, time with historic toys, free exploration,
a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, and time in DCHM
OR a craft project. The time in DCHM/craft project will
alternate each week. Some of the upcoming stories are Larry
Gets Lost in NYC, Don't Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus, The
Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, New York
from Above, and Knuffle Bunny.
NEW EXHIBIT AND SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS Macy's Sunday Storytime - From the
seventeenth century to the twenty-first, through fiction
and through fact, hear tales of NYC and the people who made
it great at 11:30 am. Free with museum admission.
The Civil War in 50 Objects Family Scavenger
Hunt - Based on the book The Civil War in 50
Objects by Harold Holzer and the New-York Historical
Society, this hunt takes families around all four floors of
our museum to find hidden Civil War objects. Can you spot
the daguerrotype of a former slave? What about the painting
of lieutenant Henry B. Hidden? Print out the hunt here, and
bring it in for one free children's admission! Weekends
from 10 am- 5pm.
Artistic Detectives - Every first
Saturday! Look, imagine, draw and create! Families explore
history through art making in this educator-led gallery and
studio program. Participants will be inspired by different
paintings in the galleries and will then create their own
personal masterpieces. Space is limited to the first thirty
participants. Recommended for ages 5 - 9.
Cross-Stitch Circle - Drop in to try your
skills at one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the
world! Free with Museum admission on Thursdays from 3:30 pm
- 5:30 pm
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New York Historical Societylocated at 170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street). Telephone (212)
873-3400 will celebrate The Summer of Hamilton with
special activities to learn about the life of Alexander
Hamilton.
Center for Women's History - explore
women's history through public and scholarly programming,
education, special exhibitions, and an immersive multimedia
film. In 2017, a substantial portion of the New-York
Historical Society’s fourth floor will reopen as the Center
for Women’s History, a cutting-edge museum and scholarship
hub. This landmark initiative will be the country’s first
permanent, public exhibition and educational center
dedicated to women’s history. It will highlight the
significance of women’s history to the study of the
American past and demonstrate how women across the spectrum
of race, class, and culture exercised power and brought
about change even before they could access the ballot box.
Guided by a committee of distinguished historians and
informed by the latest research, the Center will combine
permanent installations, temporary exhibitions, and a
vibrant program of talks and debates to enrich the cultural
landscape of New York City.
Living History Weekends – The Hamilton
family theme continues every weekend when historical
reenactors―portraying
Revolutionary War soldiers, Hamilton himself, or other
figures from the colonial and early republic
eras―will
be stationed at New-York Historical, ready to bring
Hamilton’s history to life. In the DiMenna Children’s
History Museum, children and their parents will learn about
Hamilton’s childhood at an interactive pavilion that
explores how growing up in the Caribbean and seeing the
harsh treatment of slaves helped influence his opposition
to slavery. Families can also use the Museum’s Hamilton
Family Activity and Guide to explore Hamilton-related
artifacts in a kid-friendly way.
School Vacation Week - Celebrate
President's Day for kids with the New-York Historical
Society's President-themed events. Get in on the
Presidential Scavenger Hunt daily, where you'll search for
both objects and images relating to presidential history
inside the museum. There are also presidential crafts to
try (1–3pm), during which kids will make portraits and a
parade bunting to take home. Don't forget to check out "We
the People," NYHS's ongoing exhibit! All ages.
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The Morris-Jumel Mansion - built
in 1765 as a summer villa offers families an opportunity
to explore Manhattan’s oldest house and enjoy
educational activities. For more information call
212.923-8008.
On-Going Activities: Public Tour: Docent
Guided - Take a guided, in-depth tour of
Manhattan's oldest house, led by one of MJM's expert
docents on weekends from 12:00pm 1:00pm. $12 adults, $9
students and seniors. Advanced registration is recommended.
For more information on Morris-Jumel's full complement of
tours, visit morrisjumel.org/tours.
Apr 15 Family Day: Easter Egg Hunt - Come
celebrate the beginning of Spring with a traditional Easter
egg hunt on the beautiful grounds of the Mansion! Free and
open to the public! From 12:00pm 2:00pm
Apr 18 Family Day: Make Your Own Chia Pet
- Spring time is finally here! Celebrate the
growing season by making your own chia pet. Participants
will be able to make their own chia pet to take home. Free
with museum admission! Advanced registration recommended.
From 11:00am 1:00pm
May 20 Family Day: 19th Century Field Day
- Come celebrate the dawn of summer by enjoying a
little historic friendly competition! Free and open to the
public! From 12:00pm 3:00pm
For additional information, please email
publicprograms@morrisjumel.org.
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The Poets House Children’s Room -
at 10 River Terrace in Battery Park City enjoy an
afternoon of poetry activities for children. Free and
open to the public, the Constance Laibe Hays Children's
Room is a playful, creative space filled with the best
of children's poetry books as well as old-fashioned
typewriters, a card catalogue filled with poetic objects
to trigger the imagination and inspire writing, stuffed
animals and cozy reading areas. Children and their
adults are invited to visit during Children's Room
hours. Tiny Poets Time, a free weekly poetry program for
toddlers, takes place in the Children's Room on
Thursdays at 10:00am and features poetry readings and
poetry-related activities for children ages three and
under and their adults. Free poetry programs for
children featuring renowned children's authors and
illustrators are offered throughout the year. Free class
trips can also be arranged. . Programs are for children
ages four to ten unless otherwise noted. Online visit
their Inspiration Room. Call 212.431-7920.
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Studio Museum in Harlem– 144 West 125th Street, New York,
New York. Museum Hours: Thursday and Friday:12pm-9pm,
Saturday: 10am-6pm, and Sunday: 12pm-6pm. Admission:
Suggested donation: Adults $7.00, Seniors and students
(with valid id) $3.00., and free for members and
children under 12. Target Free Sundays: Free admission
every Sunday thanks to the support of Target. Call (212)
864-4500 or visit http://www.studiomuseum.org. To attend
programs, please RSVP to education@studiomuseum.org.
Apr 2 Hands On: On Your Mark! Part
of Target Free Sundays is generously supported by Target.
At 2:00 PM.
Apr 12 Lil' Studio: Family Photo Collage (Session
1) Parents, caregivers, and organizations
servicing little ones ages 2.5 to 4 are invited to the
Studio Museum to enjoy art-making and other activities that
encourage creative time and bonding. Session 1 welcomes
parents and caregivers. Session 2 on April 26 is designed
for organizations and agencies providing care for
pre-school aged children. How might you celebrate people in
your family through art? Take a look at Glenn Ligon's Give
Us A Poem (2007), which features the words "Me" and "We" in
neon lights. Then have your picture taken and decorate your
portrait with florescent materials that celebrate “me” and
“we” within your family! Lil' Studio is free, refreshments
will be provided. Pre-registration is required. From 11:00
AM - 12:00 PM
Apr 22 Books, Authors & Kids! featuring Linda
Trice - Meet children's book author Linda Trice
for an interactive storytelling of her book, Kenya's Art.
Create a unique work of art using recycled materials during
this fun family workshop that celebrates literacy, visual
art and the environment! From 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at NYPL
George Bruce Branch - 518 W. 125th St. Books, Authors and
Kids! at the George Bruce Library is presented as a part of
inHarlem, a set of new initiatives designed to explore
dynamic ways to work in the community and take the
institution beyond its walls.
Apr 23 Hands On: Flag Formations - How
might a flag be used to acknowledge and communicate
identity? Explore this question through art making in
connection to African American Flag (1990) by David
Hammons, which hangs on the Studio Museum's façade. Paint
and dye a colorful cotton flag that reflects who you are!
At 2:00 PM
Apr 30 Hands On: Memories in Print - Incorporate a
memory you have about Harlem in a colorful intaglio print!
Intaglio is a form of printmaking that involves the
engraving of a surface. Transform your written memory into
a one-of-a-kind image influenced by the artwork of Juliana
Huxtable, now on view in Excerpt. From 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Jewish Museum- 1109 5th Ave at 92nd St, NYC,
Admission is Adults $12, Seniors (65 and over with ID)
$10, Students (full-time with valid ID) $7.50, Children
(under 12) Free Saturdays* 11:00 am - 5:45 pm. Call
212.423-3200. www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Family Drop In Workshop – children ages 3
and up can join every Sunday from 1-4 pm to paint, draw,
sculpt or craft a work of art inspired by exhibitions on
view with different themes each week. Free with Museum
Admission.
Archaeological Dig Drop-In - Second
Sundays Dig Drop-in – children ages ages 3 to 10 can enjoy
simulated archaeological dig is open for families on the
second Sunday of each month from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Free with
Museum Admission.
Museum of Modern Art - 11 West
53 Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 708-9400 has weekend
programs for families. Admission is free.
Preregistration is required for some programs. Early
registration is necessssary, programs are very popular
and waiting list request are often available. Visit
http://www.moma.org/learn/kids_families/iindex.
Visitors were asked to share their MOMA stories with
messages, poems, and ideas which were displayed on a
museum wall see what they had to say on I went to MOMA .... For tips on
exploring MoMA with your family this summer, visit
MoMA.org/familyvisit. Spark your
creativity this month at MoMA! In Material Lab you can
touch, assemble, and create with a multitude of
materials, or try out different painting techniques
using a new digital painting program from Microsoft.
Stop by before or after visiting MoMA's galleries.
Children's programs fill up quickly pre registration
is necessary for some programs. Admission is Adults
$25, Seniors - (65 and over with ID)$18,
Students(full-time with current ID)$14, Children (16
and under)Free. Admission is free for all visitors
during UNIQLO Free Friday Nights, held every Friday
evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets for UNIQLO Free
Friday Nights are not available in advance. Your
UNIQLO Free Friday Night ticket permits you to all
other Museum galleries, exhibitions, and films.
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum &
Garden - 421 East 61st Street, New York,
212 838-6878, http://mvhm.org/ right in the heart of the
city discover one of the seven oldest buildings in New
York city named for George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Admission is $8 Adults, $7 Seniors and Students with ID.
Free for Children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Free
for Museum Members. The Museum offers the
following programs:
Monthly Storytime - Join on the third
Friday of every month for historically-themed stories and
activities, dress-up in the Children's Corner and role-play
with the museum's Touch Collection. An optional brief tour
of the period rooms will follow on November 20 - Historical
Hats and December 18 - Winter Weather. For children 6 and
under. Free with museum admission; free for museum members.
Apr 11-21 Spring Break! Arts and Crafts! 19th
Century Crafts , historic games and tours, and old
fashioned games in the garden. From Apri 11am- 4 pm, except
Monday. For students- pre K and up. Free with admission.
For more information visit.
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El Museo del Barrio, New York’s
leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors
of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of
Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures.
Located at 1230 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10029 between
104th St and 105th St. 212.831.7272 Open Tues – Sat From
11AM TO 6PM ADMISSION - $9 Adults, $ 5 Students and
Seniors, Free for Members and children under 12. Free
for Seniors on Wednesdays. Free every third Saturday of
the month for Super Sábado
Coqui Club - learn, play, explore, and
grow at El Museo’s bilingual program for their tiniest
visitors. Join them on the first Wednesday of each month
and embark on an adventure to discover new ways of
interacting with art and each other. With time for play,
storytelling, museum walks, and art making, Coquí Club
provides a fun and active way to explore El Museo and enjoy
creative themes together. Program length: 60 minutes.
Recommended for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. No
reservations required, first come first served. Dress for a
mess!* FIRST SESSION: 9:30am-10:30am. SECOND SESSION:
11:00am-12:00pm. Please note, this program is not for
groups. Next sessions Aug 3 and Sep 7.
SUPER SÁBADO! Free Third Saturdays @ El
Museo -Bring la familia and enjoy a fun-filled day at El
Museo! Throughout the year, we open our doors to everyone
interested in exploring the vibrancy and diversity of
Latino Culture through free art-making workshops,
storytelling, concerts, and more. Stop by our arteXplorers
Family Corner, where you can pick up fun and educational
activity cards to help you explore Las Galerías and learn
more about our offerings for families.
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Park Department
Central Park:
Swedish Cottage Marionette
Theater – at 79th St enter at Central Park
West and 81 St enjoy the puppet show on weekends.
Additional show on Wednesdays at 2:30pm; Saturday and
Sunday at 1:00pm Tickets are $12/adults, $8/children
under 12. Call 212.988.9093. http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/swedish_cottage.htmlThe Princess, the Emperor and the
Duck- A modern retelling
of three classic Han Christian Andersen tales. A perfect
theater going experience for very young audiences ages
Ages 2-8. Tickets are $8/children and $12/adults.
Wollman Rink – 62nd St mid park offers
skating for the family. Call 212.517.4800.
Central Park Zoo – 64th St. and 5th Ave.
is open daily from 10-4:30 pm on weekdays and 10 am – 5:30
pm on weekends. The Children’s Zoo at 64th and 5th Avenue
is open 10 -4:30 pm. Call .
The Central Park Carousel at 6 4th and 5th
Ave. is open 10 am – 4:45 on weekdays and 10 am – 5:45 on
weekends (weather permitting). Call 212.879.0244.
Belvedere Castle, mid-Park at 79th
Street. is offering The Castle and its Kingdom Tour.
Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere Castle,
situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm
on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Call
212-772-0210 for directions.
Chess & Checkers House - (Located inside the Park at
64th Street) – in Central Park, Manhattan's largest green
space, with Chess & Checkers House staff. Rain or
shine. FREE! All ages.
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Bryant Park;
Le Carrousel at Bryant Park - the
carousel mid-park on the 40th Street side between 5th
Ave and 6th Ave. was specially created to complement
the park’s French classical style. Open 11:00am to 7:
00pm weather permitting. One ride is $3.00. Parents
assisting children unable to ride solo will not be
charged Buy a discounted card and enjoy 10 rides for
$15. Le Carrousel Birthday Parties - Party packages
available. For information, rates and reservations.
Call 1-212-768-4242 ext. 129. Email: parties@urbanmgt.com.
Enjoy special events at Le Carrousel: from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY 10451
phone: 718-293-4300 | fax: 718-681-8603
website: yankees.com
Babe Ruth. Mickey Mantle. Twenty-seven World Series
championships. The Yankees may be the most storied
franchise in sports. In 2009, the Bronx Bombers continued
that winning tradition by claiming a World Series in their
new, state-of-the-art stadium—just as they did back in
1923, the year they christened The House That Ruth Built
New York Mets
Citi Field
Flushing, NY 11368
phone: 718-507-8499 | fax: 718-507-7735
website: mets.com
New York's National League baseball team has experienced
lows (a dismal 1962 debut campaign), highs (the 1969
"Miracle Mets" and the dominant 1986 squad) and everything
in between. Mets fans recently welcomed a new era in
state-of-the-art Citi Field, which echoes the design of
Ebbets Field while also paying tribute to the team's Polo
Grounds and Shea Stadium heritage.
Brooklyn Cyclones
MCU Park
1904 Surf Ave (at W. 17th St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11224
phone: 718-449-8497
website: brooklyncyclones.com
The Brooklyn Cyclones, the New York Mets' Class A minor
league club, play in picturesque MCU Park—about an hour's
subway ride from Midtown Manhattan. Situated in Coney
Island, close to the ocean and local attractions like
Deno's Wonder Wheel and Luna Park, the smell of salt air
permeates the stadium. During night games, neon-colored
fluorescent rings circling the ballpark's stadium lights
lend a carnivalesque atmosphere to the setting. In the
distance beyond the left field wall, fans can see the
Cyclone roller coaster (the team's namesake) slowly rise
and suddenly plunge on its first terrifying drop. The
on-field competition of scrappy, hardworking ballplayers
hearkens back to the good ol' days of Brooklyn baseball—as
does the intimate setting, where the team can hear what
fans yell out from the stands.
Staten Island Yankees
RCBK Ballpark at St George
Staten Island, NY 10301
phone: 718-720-9265 | fax: 718-273-5763
website: siyanks.com
Nicknamed the "Baby Bombers" the Yankees' Class A minor
league team plays on the northeastern tip of Staten Island
at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. With its prime waterfront
location and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline,
the stadium is widely recognized as one of the best in the
minor leagues—and it's all just steps away from the Staten
Island Ferry, which carries commuters to and from Manhattan
at no charge.
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The Green
Apple - Fleas, Markets and fruit picking!
Interested in a family fun project for the fall, try fruit
picking. Check with the farms to make sure they are opened
and still have a crop before going. For more information
visit http://www.pickyourown.org (this site
is strange so scroll down to see the information), the
New Jersey Agricultural Department at http://www.state.nj.us/jerseyfresh/searches/pyo.htm
and the New York Department of Agriculture at http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/ Here is a
few options.
Stone Ridge Orchard at Stone Ridge, NY,
call 845 687-2587 or visit StoneRidgeOrchard.us
-Stone Ridge Orchard is a 200 year old farm in the heart of
the Roundout Valley , which has been eco-certified since
2009. They are dedicated to sustainable agriculture. While
not certified organic, they use the best practices
available for our climate, including some organic pest
control materials, mulches and some biodynamic practices.
In addition to apples, you can pick your own berries and
Asian pears too. They offer high quality fruit baked goods,
cidar and more. Their farm market also sells other fresh
local farm products and there's a cafe.
Mr Apple at High Falls, NY, call 845
687-0005 or visit MrApples.com
Mr Apple describes themselves as a different kind of farm.
“We are a friendly, small-town size, non-commercial
operation.” They are a low-spray orchard, which means they
use fewer pesticides. They have a full variety of apples to
pick so take a tranquil journey through scenic routes to
Mr. Apples rustic Orchard.
Hanks Pumpkintown at 240 Montauk Highway,
Watermill, call 631.726-4667 or visit http://hankspumpkintown.com
Hanks offers an array of fun Fall Farm activiites. Opening
in mid September, they offer an entire corn maze park,
wagon rides, a great playground and theatrical face
painting. Families can enjoy a full day of activities.
There are apples and pumpkins to pick and roasted sweet
corn from the corn shack and a candy apples to enjoy before
you leave.
Wickham's Fruit Farm at 28700 Route 25,
Cutchogue, visit http://www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com/
Wickham's fruit is grown on some of the oldest continually
cultivated land in the country, much of the farm dating
from 1661. Wickham's Fruit Farm is an historic,
bicentennial farm, beautiful to behold against the
sparkling waters of Peconic Bay. Wickham’s offers a
gorgeous water view and lots of history. They have a u-pick
apple orchard with a variety of fruit in season. Children
can also hop on a wagon ride, see an old-fashioned apple
cider press in action, and enjoy one of Wickham's homemade
and home-baked fresh donuts and apple cider. There is also
home baked goods to buy. New this year, Wickham's requires
membership to enter the orchard for u-pick. The form is on
their website, as are the details. The cost is $20, which
covers your whole family for the whole season.
Seven Ponds Orchard at 65 Seven Ponds
Road, Water Mill, NY 11976 call (631) 726-8015
While many orchards offer dwarf "type" apple varieties,
only Seven Ponds can lay claim to the fact that they
specialize in them. With over 14 varieties of dwarf trees,
you could spend all day in the little orchard with young
children who can’t reach higher trees. They also offer red
radio flyer wagons for you to carry your apples around in.
Also enjoy their corn maize, hay rides, and a farm market
with a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables. They are also
open weekdays.
Fort Salonga Farms at 30 Meadow Glen Rd,
Northport, call (631)269-966 visit http://www.fortsalongafarm.com/
Fort Salonga Farms provides a low key, no frills approach,
They offers the most westerly location on the Island. Fort
Salonga Farms is a great place to hit if you want to get
in, pick some apples, and get home for naptime. They offer
plenty of dwarfed trees so that little hands can reach and
pick. And, they also offer freshly extracted honey for sale
at the farm stand that you shouldn't miss on the way out.
It's important to check out their website, since their crop
is smaller and they close from time to time to allow for
more ripening.