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May 20, 2011
May 20, 2011
Manhattan East Side
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- Win a Family Game Night Prize Pack!
- Introducing Disney Baby's Cuddly Bodysuit!
- Celebrate Fleet Week at the Intrepid!
- Macaroni Apps: Rainforest Survivial Challenge
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Library & Bookstore Story Times
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Win a Family Game Night Prize Pack!
Family game night with Hasbro becomes even sweeter when you throw Hershey's Kisses into the mix!
My 3-year-old daughter Sadie adores puzzles and games. She's a fierce competitor who cheats mightily, but it's always a joy to play along with her and watch her eyes light up as she finds exactly the right puzzle piece or accurately counts the number of spaces she needs to advance. Whether it's Candy Land, Boggle Jr., the Disney Princess version of Chutes & Ladders or her beloved farm animal puzzle set, Sadie's always up for a game night - or, for that matter, a game afternoon or morning ...
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Introducing Disney Baby's Cuddly Bodysuit!
The only thing cuter than a onesie? A onesie from Disney Baby!
I'm a huge fan of all things Disney, so of course I was thrilled to be invited to check out Disney Baby's new line of Cuddly Bodysuits at an exclusive event held in the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Penthouse Suite of The London NYC hotel. Perched high above Midtown, with wrap-around views of the city, including a bazillion dollar view of Central Park, the Penthouse suite was the perfect venue in which to showcase Disney Baby's stunning new collection, which will debut at select retailers this Fall (a limited ...
Celebrate Fleet Week at the Intrepid!
Fleet Week officially kicks off on May 25th, and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will celebrate this annual event with an amazing array of family-friendly activities. Families can tour Navy, Army and Coast Guard ships visiting New York Harbor, as well as visit displays from the FDNY, Office of Naval Research, the American Red Cross and more on the Intrepid's Pier 86. There will be special performances from the casts of some of Broadway's biggest hits, a military tug-of-war, educational demonstrations and an outdoor screening of one ...
Macaroni Apps: Rainforest Survivial Challenge
This educational rainforest app is a must!
It's a not-so-well-kept secret that I am in desperate need (ok, want) of an iPad. I mean, I love my iPhone, I really do, but an iPad? Well, that's a whole different kind of awesome. And now that I've had an opportunity to check out Ruckus Mobile Media's Rainforest Survival Challenge app, well, it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that I'm going to have to pick up an iPad. The app is that good!
Here's the scoop. The Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit ...
May 20th through May 25th
Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22 - Centennial Weekend Festival at the NYPL
Help the NYPL celebrate the 100th birthday of the iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building with a weekend-long Centennial Festival. Family-friendly events will include an alternate-reality game, a chance to view five-foot LEGO replicas of the famous Library Lions, an interactive comics carousel especially for teens, Dikki's Wacky Magic Show, a performance of Alice in Wonderland, free centennial ice cream, a concert by Dogs on Fleas, a storytelling festival and more. For a complete lineup of events, click here.
Where: NYPL, 5th Ave. at 42nd St.When: n/aWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: Click here for more information and a complete schedule of events.
Friday, May 20 - "Flower Garden" Story Time at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
This month's storytime will take place outside in the Museum's garden (weather permitting). Listen to stories about planting a garden, and explore the different plants and flowers planted by the Museum's gardener, Afterward, make a paper flower to take home.
Where: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 E. 61st St. b/w 1st & York Aves.When: 10:30 AMWho: Ages 2-6How: Just show up!Cost: Free w/Museum admissionFor more info: www.mvhm.org
Friday, May 20 - "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale: Special Edition" Performance at Barnes & Noble Upper East Side
Knuffle Bunny comes to life, live at Barnes & Noble! Cast members from The Kennedy Center's touring show will lovingly celebrate the heart and heartache that can only come from a family visit to the local laundromat.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 150 E. 86th St. b/w Lexington & 3rd Aves.When: 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.bn.com or (212) 369-2180
Saturday, May 21 - American Ballet Theatre Kids Pre-Performance Workshop
Join the American Ballet Theatre prior to ABTKids for an hour of fun, hands-on activities that will provide an exciting and informative introduction to the works kids will see on The Met stage. Children, divided by age, are invited to participate in activities directed by ABT Teaching Artists. As an introduction to the movement of ballet, the children are guided through a ballet warm-up and taught a short piece of choreography based on a work they will see during the ABTKids performance. No experience necessary, and kids are encouraged to wear their favorite dance clothes.
Where: Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, located b/w W. 62nd & 65th Sts. and Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.When: 9:30 AMWho: Ages 4-12How: Purchase tickets online at www.abt.org. Note that Pre-Performance Workshops are only available to those who purchase tickets for the ABTKids performance (see separate event listing).Cost: $20 per personFor more info: www.abt.org
Saturday, May 21 - Touch-a-Truck Festival
The Touch-a-Truck Street Fair and Fundraiser is a festival where kids can come and touch, climb on, sit in and experience many of the trucks they see in their everyday life. It offers families a day of fun, food and entertainment with activities such as arts and crafts, games, face painting, music and more.
Where: West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St. b/w Broadway & Central Park WestWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: No charge for admission, but activites require ticket purchaseFor more info: www.touch-a-truck.org
Saturday, May 21 - Now & Then: Family Arts Workshop with the Whitney Museum on the High Line
Kids and parents are invited to join the Whitney and Friends of the High Line for a morning of sketch tours. Families will be led in guided tours of the High Line and surrounding neighborhood, exploring the changing landscape of the city through observation and historical photos. Then, in celebration of the Whitney Museum's new building expansion downtown, kids and parents will be able to sketch their visions of the future, both at the new Whitney site and on the High Line.
Where: Tours will depart every 15 minutes, beginning at 10am, from the Chelsea Market Passage on the High Line at W. 16th St. & 10th Ave. The last tour will leave at 11:30amWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (tours will depart every 15 minutes beginning at 10am, with the last tour departing at 11:30am)Who: Ages 6-12How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.thehighline.org
Saturday, May 21 - Learn to Ride a Bike
This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using the “balance first” method, parents help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride. Bring your child, a bike, and a helmet for this free, fun event!
Where: St. Vartan Park, E. 35th St. b/w 1st & 2nd Aves.When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nycgovparks.org
Saturday, May 21 - American Ballet Theatre Kids Performance
Share the wonder of dance with your entire family as American Ballet Theatre presents ABTKids, a special, one-hour performance designed to introduce young audiences to the magic and beauty of dance. The performance is narrated by a member of ABT's Artistic Staff and features child-friendly highlights from the Company’s vast repertoire. Join ABT prior to the performance for a pre-performance workshop (see separate event listing).
Where: Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center,located b/w W. 62nd & 65th Sts. and Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.When: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 4-12How: Purchase tickets online at www.abt.org.Cost: $25For more info: www.abt.org
Saturday, May 21 - Scandinavian Sing-Along
Scandinavia holds a treasure-trove of children's songs and games. Danish musicians Anne Mette Iversen and Vibe Normann will introduce children to English versions of a selection of these songs, play musical games, and also perform some songs in modern, jazzy arrangements. Come prepared to move, dance, imagine, and sing your heart out!
Where: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. at 38th St.When: 1:00 PMWho: Ages 1-7How: Pre-registration required. Call (212) 847-9740 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.Cost: $7For more info: www.scandinaviahouse.org
Saturday, May 21 - Baby Loves Disco at the Loews Regency Hotel
Baby Loves Disco is an afternoon dance party featuring real DJs spinning classic disco tuned guaranteed to get little booties moving and grooving. The fun spills out from all corners of the club: bubble machines, baskets of scarves and egg shakers, a chill-out room (with tents, books and puzzles), diaper changing stations, a full spread of healthy snacks and of course, lots of DANCING! The BLD Disco Superheroes Tour will celebrate everybody’s inner-superhero, and prove that moms, dads and kids of all sizes all have special powers worthy of super-hero status. Come dressed in your own super hero costume or just be your super-self and join a legion of dance (and fun).
Where: Loews Regency Hotel, 540 Park Ave. at 61st St.When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Ages 6 months to 7 yearsHow: Purchase tickets online at www.babylovesdisco.com.Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for kids (non-walking children get in free)For more info: www.babylovesdisco.com
Saturday, May 21 - The Morgan's Spring Family Fair
During this spring family fair organized in conjunction with Illuminating Fashion: Dress in the Art of Medieval France and the Netherlands, Henry Chapin and his early music ensemble will lead families in traditional dances and songs enjoyed in France and England 500 years ago. Children will try on costumes inspired by the books of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in the Morgan collection, make their own wool chaperons and hats, and try their hand at fabric dyeing using centuries-old processes. Come with your own homemade medieval costume.
Where: The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave.When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Ages 6-12How: Purchase tickets online at www.themorgan.org.Cost: $8 for adults, $2 for kidsFor more info: www.themorgan.org
Saturday, May 21 - Urban Foodies: Hill Country Kitchen
Join Taste Buds for an insider's tour at Hill Country Chicken! Sister to Hill Country BBQ, "Chicken" is home to award-winning chicken tenders, tasty fresh-cut fries & homemade pies like grandma used to make! Kids will go behind-the-scenes in the pastry department and even get to try their hand at rolling one of Hill Country's delicious buttermilk biscuits!
Where: Hill Country Chicken, 1123 BroadwayWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 7-12 (drop-off only)How: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.tastebudscook.comCost: $50For more info: www.tastebudscook.com
Sunday, May 22 - Farm in the City Fair at the 14th Street Y
The 14th Street Y hosts a day of good ol' farm fun. Kids can enjoy carnival games, a bouncy house, face painting, tattoos, a reading room and farm toys play area, arts & crafts, live bluegrass music from Citigrass, a petting farm with live animals, a silent auction, and a farm stand with tasty food and snacks. Come dressed as a farmer or farm animal!
Where: 14th Street Y, 344 E. 14th St.When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Ages 0-6How: Purchase tickets in advance by calling (212) 780-0800 or just show up on the day of the event!Cost: $20 per family in advance, $25 per family at the doorFor more info: Click here for more information.
Sunday, May 22 - SalsaBaby Brunch at Ideya
Ideya Latin Bistro hosts a tasty and entertaining brunch featuring performances by Jose Conde and his band that will have your little ones moving and shaking! There will be a special kids menu and other fun surprises! This is a Macaroni Kid favorite!
Where: Ideya Restaurant, 349 W. Broadway b/w Broome & GrandWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Call (212) 625-1441 for reservations. These events book up quickly, so don't delay!Cost: No cover charge. Brunch items available on a la carte basis.For more info: www.ideya.net
Sunday, May 22 - The Epiphany School Spring Carnival
The Epiphany School's annual Spring Carnival features moonwalks for kids big and small, a double lane slide, jump shot basketball, t-ball baseball, silly string, the "Adrenaline Rush" obstacle course, games and prizes, good eats, sweet treats and more!
Where: The Epiphany School, 234 E. 22nd St. b/w 2nd & 3rd Aves.When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: Free admission. Food and attractions/activities available for purchase.For more info: Click here for more information.
Sunday, May 22 - Family Day at the New York City Police Museum
The New York City Police Museum invites you and your family to salute New York’s Finest! Enjoy a fun-filled day with free activities and snacks while learning about the different departments and units of the NYPD, such as the Mounted Unit and the Emergency Services Unit (ESU).
Where: The New York City Police Museum, 100 Old SlipWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nycpm.org
Sunday, May 22 - Summer on the Hudson: 8th Annual Mamapalooza Outdoor Extravaganza
Moms Rock! Celebrate mothers and the people who love them at this annual music and art-filled afternoon featuring mom bands, an especially fabulous lady MC, as well as a Gymboree Play Tent, arts & crafts, eco-environmental information, food, vendors, interactive fun, and more! There will be a special pure Yoga-Thon pre-event at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Pier I in Riverside Park SouthWhen: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: Free admission (food and merchandise available for purchase)For more info: www.nycgovparks.org
Sunday, May 22 - Children's Museum of the Arts Annual Family Benefit
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! Come one, come all! Bring the whole family to this daytime event at Webster Hall featuring Host & DJ Adam "Adrock" Horovitz of the Beastie Boys, live music performances including Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell, Oran Etkin's Timbalooloo, and the Cangelosi Cards, food and drink, costumes, a dedicated music lounge for ages 11-15, and hands-on arts projects for the whole family. All proceeds will support increased expansion of CMA's free arts programming for children in NYC.
Where: Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St.When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets online by clicking here.Cost: $25 for kids, $100 for adultsFor more info: www.cmany.org
Sunday, May 22 - New Mama Expo
Queens Mamas hosts the first annual New Mamas Expo (for pregnant and new mamas) featuring experts from Britax, Stokke, phil and teds, iCandy, giggle, Mama Mio, Maclaren and more. MoonSoup will entertain the kids while parents (and parents-to-be) get schooled in the art of baby wearing, breastfeeding, baby care, car seat installation and more. And of course, lots of great baby products will be raffled off! The first 200 registered guests will go home with awesome gift bags.
Where: Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. in Forest HillsWhen: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets online at www.queensmamas.com/expoCost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (kids get in for free)For more info: www.queensmamas.com/expo
Monday, May 23 - Cookies for Kids' Cancer Benefit at Moomah
Head to Moomah for an event benefiting Cookies for Kids' Cancer, an organization founded by NYC parents Gretchen and Larry Witt, whose son Liam passed away this January at the age of 6 after a brave battle with stage 4 cancer. In addition to purchasing cookies, attendees can enter to win prizes from sponsors such as Schwinn, Appaman, Tommee Tippee, Maclaren, Rosie Pope, Oeuf, the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park and Tali Gillette. Glad products has partnered with Cookies for Kids' Cancer to match all donations up to $225,000 for the month of May, so buy a cookie, enter a raffle, and help beat childhood cancer once and for all.
Where: Moomah Cafe, 161 Hudson St.When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration required. Register online by clicking here.Cost: $35 for adults (no charge for kids). Ticket price includes 2 raffle tickets. All proceeds go to pediatric cancer research.For more info: Click here for more information.
Tuesday, May 24 - Target Design Kids: Imagination Playground
Imagination Playground is a breakthrough playspace designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play. Come play, dream, and build with giant foam blocks, mats, and fabric!
Where: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 E. 91st St.When: 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.cooperhewitt.org.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.cooperhewitt.org
Wednesday, May 25 - Playground Partners Party 2011
Support Central Park's playgrounds by purchasing a ticket to this family-friendly event featuring a marionette puppet show, a performance by the Brady Rymer Band, life-size chess and checker games, relay races, rock climing, a bouncing Belvedere Castle, fishing, face painting storytelling, arts & crafts, an opportunity to explore official Park Department vehicles, food, and more.
Where: Central Park's Heckscher Playground, located mid-park from 61st to 63rd Sts.When: 3:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets online by clicking here.Cost: $120 for adults, $60 for kidsFor more info: Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 20th through May 26th
Friday, May 20 - Shababa Bakery at the 92nd Street Y
Squish, roll and braid your very own challah and take it home to bake. While braiding and singing with Karina, feel that Shabbat spirit!
Where: 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd St.When: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.92y.org.Cost: $15 per child (no charge for adults)For more info: www.92y.org
Friday, May 20 - Drum Beats & Little Feet Family Program at the Rubin Museum of Art
Translate Himalayan art into imaginative movement and sound inspired by yoga, Indian dance, and music. Children and adults explore art through their bodies, creating a balance of tranquility and excitement through breathing exercises and movement-based games while developing coordination, balance, visual literacy, and sense of rhythm.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St.When: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 3-5 with parent/caregiverHow: Just show up!Cost: $10 per child (includes Museum admission)For more info: www.rmanyc.org
Friday, May 20 - Music Together Demo Class
Join Eastside Westside Music Together for a free demonstration class to experience the joy of family music. Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler to these mixed age classes where children and adults make music together!
Where: Manhattan Church of Christ, 48 E. 80th St.When: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 0-4How: Pre-registration required. Call (212) 496-1242 to reserve your spot.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.eswsmusictogether.com
Friday, May 20 - Story Time Yoga with Karma Kids Yoga
Story time comes alive with puppets and yoga poses!
Where: Karma Kids Yoga, 104 W. 14th St. b/w 6th & 7th Aves.When: 3:00 PMWho: Ages 0-6How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.karmakidsyoga.com or (646) 638-1444
Friday, May 20 - Kit's Imagination Celebration at American Girl Place
Join American Girl for a special event to learn about how clever Kit used her imagination to make things better during the Great Depression. Have fun with your favorite girl as you play a game using just your imagination, and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes an American Girl book to take home, plus a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help commemorate this memorable day.
Where: American Girl Place, 609 5th Ave. at 49th St.When: 4:00 PMWho: Ages 8 and upHow: Pre-registration required. Call (877) 247-5223 to reserve your spot.Cost: $26 per personFor more info: www.americangirl.com
Friday, May 20 - The After School Special at Symphony Space
The Story Pirates, a national arts and literacy organization, will take the stage alongside special celebrity guests, including Jon Stewart, Ana Gasteyer, John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Josh Gad and Kristen Schaal, to bring to life stories written by kids in the audience. All funds raised at the After School Special will benefit the Story Pirates' arts and creative writing programs for low-income students. Story Pirates serves primarily low-income, culturally diverse elementary school students in over 100 schools in New York and around the country.
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th St.When: 6:00 PMWho: Ages 2 and upHow: Purchase tickets online at www.symphonyspace.org.Cost: $50-$250For more info: www.symphonyspace.org
Saturday, May 21 - Philosophy Day School Celebration at Barnes & Noble Upper East Side
Philosophy Day School presents Characters Alive Storytimes as children bring characters from their favorite books to life. Arts and crafts, sing-alongs, readings and trivia contests round out the day.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 150 E. 86th St. at Lexington Ave.When: 9:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.bn.com or (212) 369-2180
Saturday, May 21 through Sunday, May 22 - Tours for Fours at MoMA
In this program specially designed for four-year-old visitors and their parents/caregivers, families will explore the world of modern and contemporary art through movement, drawing and other interactive gallery activities. May's theme is "Objects: From Ordinary to Unusual."
Where: Museum of Modern Art. Programs begin in Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, located at 4 W. 54th St. (closer to 5th Ave.).When: 10:20 AM - 11:15 AM (program is offered on Saturday and Sunday)Who: 4-year-olds & their parents/caregivers. Siblings may accompany the group, but participating child must be 4 years old.How: Admission is first-come, first-served. Tickets are distributed at the Education & Research Building reception desk beginning at 10am the morning of the program.Cost: Free for individual families of up to 2 adults and 3 childrenFor more info: www.moma.org or (212) 708-9400
Saturday, May 21 through Sunday, May 22 - A Closer Look for Kids at MoMA
In this family program, families will look closely at modern masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary art in MoMA's collection and temporary exhibitions through lively discussions in the Museum's galleries. May's theme is "See You There! Picturing Place."
Where: Museum of Modern Art. Programs begin at Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, located at 4 W. 54th St. (closer to 5th Ave.)When: 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM (program is offered on both Saturday and Sunday)Who: Ages 5-10 with parent/caregiverHow: Admission is first-come, first-served. Tickets will be distributed at the Education & Research Building's reception desk beginning at 10am the morning of the program.Cost: Free for individual families of up to 2 adults and 3 childrenFor more info: www.moma.org or (212) 708-9400
Saturday, May 21 - "Sesame Street: Elmo & Friends - The Letter Quest & Other Magical Tales" Screening at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab
The Knights of Sesame Street are on a quest! Sir Elmo, Sir Abby and Sir Telly discover a yogurt-eating yodeling yak on their quest to find things that start with the letter Y.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. at 56th St.When: 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration required. Call (212) 833-7858 beginning on Monday of the week of the program to reserve your spot.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.wondertechlab.com or (212) 833-8100
Saturday, May 21 - New York Dance Parade 2011
In this annual event, over 10,000 dancers will converge on the streets of New York City, showcasing 74 forms of dance in a free outdoor dance parade and festival. The route starts on 21st St. and, in honor of the earthquake victims, will kick off with a Japanese group. It then boogies its way down Broadway, hulas, swings and sambas its way through Union Square and into University Place. From 8th Street, it will salsa, tango and waltz its way to St. Mark's Place and then the house, techno and disco floats will groove through the East Village and make their way to the Dancefest event in Tompkins Square Park! The Dancefest will feature free dance performances, lessons and a dance party!
Where: Parade starts at 21st St. & Broadway at 1pm. Dancefest takes place at Tomkins Square Park at 3pm.When: 1:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.danceparade.org
Saturday, May 21 - "Your New York Life!" Family Workshop at the Museum of the City of New York
Everyone has their own New York story. What is yours? Create a playbill about the story of your own life in New York City inspired by the collages of photographs, posters, and playbills in the exhibition Joel Grey/A New York Life. Then explore the life of one New Yorker, actor Joel Grey, through memorabilia from his Broadway career as well as his original photographs on display.
Where: Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave.When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 6-12How: Just show up!Cost: Free w/Museum admissionFor more info: www.mcny.org
Saturday, May 21 - Family Art Making Workshop at the Rubin Museum of Art
Explore intriguing paintings, sculptures, and objects in the museum's exhibitions and let them inspire your own works of art.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St.When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 6 and up with parent/caregiverHow: Just show up!Cost: $10 per familyFor more info: www.rmanyc.org
Saturday, May 21 - Tech in the Plaza: Peeking into Playstation
You know how to play the game, but do you know how the game is played? Go beyond what's on your screen and explore the inner workings of the PlayStation and PlayStation2 consoles and Dual Shock2 controller. Learn what makes these devices uniquely designed for video game playing and how they differ from your computer. Take it apart yourself as Wonder Tech Lab staff guide you through the process piece by piece.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. at 56th St.When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 8 and upHow: Just show up, but space is limited!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.wondertechlab.com
Saturday, May 21 - "Bugs!" at The Scholastic Store
We don't mean to BUG you, but this is going to be a creepy-crawly event full of fun! Join the Scholastic Store for a reading of the Big Bug, Little Bug pop-up book, explore a bug's life and learn about bugs of all sizes, shapes and colors.
Where: The Scholastic Store, 557 Broadway b/w Prince & Spring (stroller entrance at 130 Mercer St.)When: 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Pre-registration required. Call (212) 389-3800 to reserve your spot.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.scholastic.com/store
Saturday, May 21 - The Whodunit Family Scavenger Hunt
A crazed killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he hid the body in the museum. He sent the hunt to the police and dared them to try to solve it. The police need your help. You’ll get a list of suspects, weapons and hiding places that are all items in the museum. By following the trail of clues and answering tricky questions, you’ll narrow the list of suspects, weapons and places and provide the police with the evidence they need to catch and convict the killer.
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. at 82nd St.When: 4:00 PMWho: Ages 10 and upHow: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.watsonadventures.com.Cost: $38.50 for adults, $29.50 for ages 10-17 (includes Museum admission)For more info: www.watsonadventures.com
Sunday, May 22 - Annual Murray Hill Neighborhood Festival
The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association's annual street festival will feature tastings from a selection of local restaurants, as well as crafts tables, the ever popular book table, the historic walking tour, sweets on the bake table, the Silent Auction and a 50/50 Raffle.
Where: Park Ave. from 34th to 40th Sts.When: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: Free (food and merchandise available for purchase)For more info: www.murrayhillnyc.org
Sunday, May 22 - Japan Day in Central Park
Celebrate Japan Day in Central Park with Japanese traditional and family-friendly activities (including Kabuki face painting, origami, traditional Japanese toys and instruments, a robot Sumo battle, and more), an appearance by Hello Kitty, free samplings of popular Japanese cuisine and powerful stage performances throughout the day, with top entertainers from New York and Tokyo. This year’s Japan Day at Central Park is intended to bring together New Yorkers in solidarity with the people and nation of Japan as they strive to recover from the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the country earlier this year.
Where: Central Park's Rumsey Playfield & Bandshell area. Enter park from E. 69th St. & 5th Ave.When: 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: Click here for more information.
Sunday, May 22 - Billy Kelly Concert at 92nd Street Y Tribeca
Billy Kelly and the Blahblahblahs’ live performances feature sing-alongs, dance-alongs, yell-alongs and snowman-alongs, among other types of “alongs” too numerous to enumerate here. Billy once opened for a guy named Barack Obama, who went on to become President of the USA. (True story). Billy hopes to see you at this show because, well, he thinks you're really something and he wants you to become president too!
Where: 92nd Street Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson St.When: 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets online at www.92ytribeca.org.Cost: $15 (no charge for kids under age 2)For more info: www.92ytribeca.org
Sunday, May 22 - Drop-In Art Workshop at The Jewish Museum
Paint, draw, sculpt or craft a work of art.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave. at 92nd St.When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (drop-in program)Who: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: Free w/Museum admissionFor more info: www.thejewishmuseum.org
Sunday, May 22 - Just Drop In! Family Program at the Guggenheim Museum
Explore the Guggenheim's exhibition highlights through creative, interactive projects led by museum educators.
Where: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St.When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 3-10How: Just show up!Cost: Free w/Museum admissionFor more info: www.guggenheim.org or (212) 423-3587
Sunday, May 22 - A Clearing in the Forest: Puppets
Where: Central Park's Peter Jay Sharp Children's Glade, located West of the Great Hill Oval from W. 103rd to W. 106th StreetWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nycgovparks.org
Sunday, May 22 - Cozy's Master Class at Cozy's Cuts for Kids
Hot on the heels of her latest book launch, Cozy's Complete Guide to Girl's Hair, the kid's hair expert Cozy Friedman invites fans to her Second Avenue salon for an exclusive master class. Join Cozy and get the inside scoop on all of her best-kept kid's hair secrets. From stylish trends for summer to the most innovative hair care tips, Cozy and her seasoned team of stylists have all the answers. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on French braid tutorials, one of the cutest looks from Cozy's book.
Where: Cozy's Cuts for Kids, 1416 2nd Ave. at 74th St.When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration required. RSVP to [email protected] Please specificy the number of adults and number of children attending when you RSVP.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.socozy.com
Tuesday, May 24 - Big City Moms Luncheon: Introducing Solids
Join Big City Moms for a delicious lunch and a discussion of everything you need to know about starting your baby on solid food.
Where: Kidville, 163 E. 84th St. b/w Lexington & 3rd Aves.When: 11:30 AMWho: All moms and their babiesHow: Pre-registration suggested. Register online at www.bigcitymoms.com.Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the doorFor more info: www.bigcitymoms.com
Tuesday, May 24 - Taste Buds Story Time & Kitchen Playdate
Join Taste Buds for a Story Time & Kitchen Play Dates every Tuesday afternoon this summer. During a free story time from 4pm-4:30pm, kids will read deliciously fun stories, act out favorite chef movies and learn about cook kitchen gadgets. Then, from 4:30pm-5:30pm, kids can stay for a $20 kitchen "playdate," during which they'll whip up a culinary masterpiece. Each child will get to choose from 3 unique recipes each week.
Where: Taste Buds, 109 W. 27th St. b/w 6th & 7th Aves.When: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (free story time from 4pm-4:30pm; $20 kitchen playdate from 4:30pm-5:30pm)Who: Ages 2-8How: Just show up!Cost: Story Time is free. Optional kitchen playdate is $20.For more info: www.tastebudscook.com
Wednesday, May 25 - Music Together Demo Class
Join Eastside Westside Music Together for a free demonstration class to experience the joy of family music. Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler to these mixed age classes where children and adults make music together!
Where: Go Fish!, 220 E. 86th St. b/w 2nd & 3rd Aves.When: 9:30 AMWho: Ages 0-4How: Pre-registration required. Call (212) 496-1242 to reserve your spot.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.eswsmusictogether.com
Wednesday, May 25 - 92nd Street Y New Parent Get-Together
Led by the 92nd Street Y's Parenting Director and NYC's top child psychologists and pediatricians, this weekly discussion group is a great way for new parents to share experiences, learn from one another and make friends. This week's topic will be "Your Baby's Temperament."
Where: 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd StreetWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: All new parents and their babiesHow: Just show up!Cost: $10For more info: www.92y.org or (212) 415-5500
Wednesday, May 25 through Friday, May 27 - Wee-Arts at the Children's Museum of the Arts
The Children's Museum of the Arts' Wee-Arts program offers an intimate and stimulating environment for children ages 10 months to 3 1/2 years to explore and create art. This popular program develops a young child's familiarity with art-making materials, including playdough, paints, glue and a variety of drawing tools. Wee-Arts encourages the process of experimentation, exploration and creative thinking. Music and story time with singing and drumming concludes each session.
Where: Children's Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette Street between Broome and GrandWhen: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM (program also will take place on 12/29, 12/30 & 12/31)Who: Ages 10 months to 3 1/2 yearsHow: Just show up!Cost: $22 per family (group of 3)For more info: www.cmany.org or (212) 274-0986
Wednesday, May 25 - Story Time Yoga with Karma Kids Yoga
Story time comes alive with puppets and yoga poses!
Where: Karma Kids Yoga, 104 W. 14th Street between 6th & 7th AvenuesWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 0-6How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.karmakidsyoga.com or (646) 638-1444
Thursday, May 26 - Yak Packers Early Childhood Art Program at the Rubin Museum of Art
In this program especially for toddlers, kids will get to build and play with blocks, visit an exhibition in the Rubin Museum's galleries, create an artwork inspired by the pieces they've looked at, and listen to a story read aloud.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St.When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2-4 with parent/caregiverHow: Just show up!Cost: $10 per childFor more info: www.rmanyc.org
Thursday, May 26 - Baby Bites Luncheon: Sleep
Join baby bites and the experts from Dream Team Baby for a delicious lunch and a discussion of everything you need to know to get your baby to sleep like a champ.
Where: Cilantro, 1712 2nd Ave. at 89th St.When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: All new moms and their babiesHow: Pre-registration suggested. Register online at www.babybites.comCost: $33 in advance, $40 at the doorFor more info: www.babybites.com
Thursday, May 26 - Cake Pops Kids Cooking Class
Want to learn how to make Bakerella's famous Cake Pops? In this class, kids will learn to make perfect Chocolate and Red Velvet Cakes and Cream Cheese Frosting to use as the base for their cake pops. They'll then turn their pops into beautiful works of art with candy and chocolate melts! Every young chef will take home a box of cake pops that they have baked, designed, and decorated to give as gifts or enjoy with friends and family.
Where: Taste Buds, 109 W. 27th St. b/w 6th & 7th Aves.When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: Ages 7-13How: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.tastebudscook.com.Cost: $80For more info: www.tastebudscook.com
May 28th through June 22nd
Saturday, May 28 - Scavenger Hunt Around Soho with The Scholastic Store
Help celebrate The Scholastic Store's 10th Anniversary with a scavenger hunt through downtown NYC! Participants will visit 10 Soho locations and solve clues in a race to win a trip for four to Orlando! Click here for instructions on how to register.
Where: The Scholastic Store, 557 BroadwayWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Enter online by clicking here or in person at The Scholastic Store (or call 212-343-6166). Registration is open to 25 teams. Online registration closes May 26th and in-person registration ends at 9am May 28th. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of registration with additional instructions.Cost: FreeFor more info: Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 28 - Target Design Kids: Print & Pattern
Sonia Delaunay made art part of everyday life through her designs for fashion, fabrics, home furnishings, and many other objects. In this workshop, use basic principles of textile design and bring color, shape, and words together to create a surface pattern for your own unique canvas bag.
Where: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 5th Ave. at 91st St.When: 11:00 AM (program also will take place at 1:30pm)Who: Ages 5-12How: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.cooperhewitt.org.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.cooperhewitt.org
Saturday, May 28 - "Dora the Explorer" & "Go, Diego, Go!" Double Feature at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab
In Dora The Explorer Pinto: The Pony Express, Cowgirl Dora and Cowboy Boots need to rustle up your help riding Pinto the Pony through the wild west to deliver their cowboy cookies. In Go, Diego, Go: Whistling Willie Finds A Buddy, when the sun begins to set, Willie needs help getting home. Baby Jaguar, Diego, and you need to help Willie find his way home through the rainforest to his mountaintop lake.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. at 56th St.When: 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration required. RSVP beginning the Monday of the week of the program by calling (212) 833-7858.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.wondertechlab.com
Saturday, May 28 - Sci-Tech Workshop: Animation Creations
Team up and join in to create your very own digital animation. Using stop motion animation techniques, paper, scissors and your imagination, you and your team will make your own animated short. Take home a copy of your completed animation.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Ave. at 56th St.When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 8 and upHow: Pre-registration required. Call (212) 833-7858 beginning the Monday of the week of the program to reserve your spot.Cost: $5 per participantFor more info: www.wondertechlab.com
Sunday, June 5 - Big City Moms K.I.D.S. Day Family Event
Join Big City Moms for a morning of bouncy castles, breakfast treats, photos with Pinkalicious, carnival games, a DJ dance party, face painting, balloon artists, live performances by Kicking Daisies and Imaginocean and more. All proceeds from the event will go to K.I.D.S., which helps underprivileged and disaster-struck children with new clothing, toys, books, shoes, juvenile products and more.
Where: Sports Club L.A., 330 E. 61st St.When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Pre-registration suggested. Register online at www.bigcitymoms.com.Cost: Advance purchase price: $15 for single ticket or $45 for family of 4. Price at the door: $20 for single ticket or $50 for family of 4 (100% of proceeds go to K.I.D.S.)For more info: www.bigcitymoms.com
Sunday, June 5 - Summer Sundays Family Tour at the Guggenheim: Visual Voices
No two people are alike. See how artists let their unique voices shine through in their art.
Where: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. at 89th St.When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5-10How: Pre-registration required. To register, call (212) 423-3627 or email [email protected]Cost: $15 per familyFor more info: www.guggenheim.org
Friday, June 10 - Stroller Tour at the Whitney
Get a special peek at the Whitney's exhibition Cory Arcangel: Pro Tools, and nobody will care if your baby makes a fuss! On these special stroller tours, Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, lead engaging tours of current exhibitions for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. Crying babies are welcome! How cool is that?
Where: Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave. at 75th St.When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Ages 0-18 monthsHow: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.whitney.org.Cost: $25 per adultFor more info: www.whitney.org
Friday, June 10 - Kanani's Hawaiian Celebration at American Girl Place
At this special event, girls will learn about Kanani—a cheerful girl who helps others by sharing Hawai‘i’s aloha spirit. They’ll learn some Hawaiian words, enjoy a delicious meal, and get a doll-sized hula skirt. Plus, every girl will take home a Kanani poster and Lend a Hand, a book filled with girl-sized ways to help others.
Where: American Girl Place, 609 5th Ave. at 49th St.When: 5:30 PMWho: Ages 8 and upHow: Pre-registration required. Call (877) 247-5223 to reserve your spot.Cost: $32 per personFor more info: www.americangirl.com
Sunday, June 19 - Father's Day Celebration at the Central Park Zoo
On this day dedicated to dads, families will explore the zoo in search of a variety of animal dads. You'll get to make special treats for the tamarin dads and meet penguin pops who work really hard to raise their chicks. You’ll also get a chance to meet and have your photo taken with a live animal guest, and then decorate the frame of your family picture while enjoying Father’s Day cookies.
Where: Central Park Zoo, enter park at 5th Ave. & E. 64th St.When: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWho: Ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverHow: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.centralparkzoo.com.Cost: $50 for 1 adult and 1 child. Additional child or adult is $15For more info: www.centralparkzoo.com
Wednesday, June 22 - American Girl at American Ballet Theatre's "Cinderella" Ballet
Experience the magic of Cinderella—brought to life onstage by American Ballet Theatre! Your day begins at the world-famous Metropolitan Opera House, with a spectacular ballet performance your girl will never forget. After the curtain falls, your girl will have the chance to meet a ballerina from the show. Then, you’ll travel to American Girl Place to enjoy a delicious meal together. Transportation from the ballet to American Girl Place is provided after the performance.
Where: Confirm location upon registrationWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Ages 8 and upHow: Pre-registration required. Call (877) 247-5223 to reserve your spot.Cost: $120 per personFor more info: www.americangirl.com
Library & Bookstore Story Times
A Listing of Story Times and Other Events at Libraries, Cafes & Bookstores Around Town
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and no pre-registration is required.
BOOKSTORE & CAFE STORY TIMES:
Barnes & Noble Upper East Side, 150 E. 86th St. at Lexington Ave. (212) 369-2180
Story Time on Sundays at 11am and Wednesdays at 10am for all ages
Barnes & Noble Union Square, 33 E. 17th St. (212) 253-0810
Story Time on Sundays at 2:30pm for all ages
Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St. (212) 989-3270
Story Time on Sundays at 12pm for ages 0-7
Borders, 10 Columbus Circle (212) 823-9775
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