Every Sat & Sun - Arty Facts
Explore the galleries, enjoy a family activity, and create art in each 90 minute class.
Also, explore decorations and experiment with fun, funky, and unusual materials.
Different program each day. No programs on 4/15 & 16. Ages 4-7 only with caregiver.
Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000
Every Sat & Sun - Celebrating Fifty years of Jim Henson and the Muppets
Different screenings every weekend at 12:30pm
The Museum of Television & Radio, 212 621-6800
Every Sat & Sun - Tours for Fours: My Favorite Things: Still Lifes and Objects
Spend the morning at MoMA and see the world through the eyes of a four-year-old
in this program. New theme each month. Free.
Museum of Modern Art, 212 708-9805
Every Sat & Sun - WSKY Radio Station of the Stars
WSKY is on the air. Original music, Doctor Cosmos' call-in show, interplanetary
weather reports, and more. Ages 6-9. 1 & 3pm.
The Newark Museum, 973-596-6550
Sat, Apr 1 - Fool Me Once...
Celebrate April Fool's Day by learning how some sea animals fool others, and why
other creatures that seem foolish to us really aren't. Ages 5-8 w/caregiver. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sat, Apr 1 - Meet the Illustrator: Melanie Hope Greenberg
Ms. Greenberg will share her artistic process and help you create your own
three-demensional collage of you favorite cityscape. Age 4+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sat, Apr 1 - Target First Saturday
Celebrate April Fool's Day for free programs of art and entertainment each month.
Starting at 5:15 - 11pm. Great time for the whole family.
Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000
Sat, Apr 1 - Storytime
For Children of all ages. Enjoy Storytime at McNally Robinson Booksellers in SoHo,
50 Prince St, NYC. Canadian actor Erin Moon will be the narrator in a program of
works and Pianist Winston Choi, Laureate of the 2003 Honens International Piano
Competition will perform. Admission is free and open to the public. 11am-noon.
At McNally Robinson Booksellers. For more info call 212 496-9418
Sat, Apr 1 & Sun, Apr 2 - Barnum's Gallery of Wonders
Learn about one of America's greatest hucksters, P.T. Barnum. Create your own
version of the Greatest Show on Earth.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sat Apr 1 and Sat, Apr 22 - Gallery Workshops for Families at The Cloisters
Hour-long programs for children ages 4-12 w/caregiver. 1-2pm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 212 535-7710
Sat, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 30 - "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
An exhuberant musical about a family whose house on he prairie is empty until
Sarah enters their lives, awakens their hearts and helps them sing again. Ages 8+.
Theatreworks/USA. At the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 212 279-4200
Sat, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 30 - Transformed by Light
The New York night will reveal the fundamental but overlooked the role of
illumination and how it turned New York into a 24-hour city and transformed
the life of the metropolis. Through 5/7/06.
Museum of the City of New York, 212 534-1672
Sat, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 30 - Hubble Vision
This planetarium show is a fantastic journey through the Ongoing Universe. Tour the
solar system & look beyond deep inside the Orion Nebula to learn about the formation
of new stars. Ages 10+.
The Newark Museum, 973 596-6529
Sun, Apr 2 - Berenstain Bears on Stage
This musical embraces the struggles of growing up and presents a live theatrical
experience that is entertaining and educational. 2pm.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. For info call 718 951-4500
Sun, Apr 2 - Poetry in Motion
Enjoy a special program of readings by distinguished authors featured in the acclaimed
Poetry in Motion program. Ages 7+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sun, Apr 2 - Very Young People's Concert
Designed for children ages three to five. The concert, whose theme is "High and Low,"
ranges and contours - how contrasts make music fun. With music of Mozart and others.
Performance is at Merkin Concert Hall at 3pm.
New York Philharmonic, 212 875-5656
Sun, Apr 2 - The Soweto Gospel Choir
Interactive Musical Experiences, ages 5-12. In Zankel Hall. Pre-concert activities
begin at 12:30pm. Carnegie Hall, 212 247-7800
Tues - Sun, Apr 4 - 30 - Sarah, Plain and Tall
An exhuberant musical about a family whose house on the prairie is empty until
Sarah enters their lives, wakens their hearts and helps them sing again. Ages 8+.
At the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Theatreworks/NYC. 212 279-4200
Wed, Apr 5 - Fri, Apr 7 - The Ninth Annual Urban Visionaries Film Festival
The Festival, featuring fiction, documentary and experimental videos
exploring issues critical to youth such as race, sexuality, hip hop and
immigration, is New York City's only film festival produced, curated and
presented by youth. Free. Prereg.
The Museum of Television & Radio. For more info call 212 621-6664
Wed - Sun, Apr 5 - 30 - Hubble Vision
A fantastic journey through the Universe, as seen through the unblinking eye
of one of the world's premier telescopes. Ages 10+.
The Newark Museum, 973 596-6550
Sun, Apr 8 - Pre-K Planet Ocean!
Investigate the animals of the ocean planet with your child in one or both of these
fun-filled programs. Session A - Behave Yourself in April, Session B in June.
Ages 3-4 w/caregiver. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sat, Apr 8 -A Workshop for Families with Childen who are Blind or Partially Sighted
In Touch with Animals takes participants on a tour of the Museum's artwork
to visit a variety of animals, from birds and bears to cats and crocodiles -
and also create animals of their own. Some works of art may be touched.
Advance registration. 11am-12:30pm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 212 535-7710
Sat, Apr 8 - Girl Scout Water Wonders Day on the Intrepid
All Girl Scouts are welcome for a fun-filled day of exploration & experimentation,
and earn your Water Wonders badge along the way.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072
Sat, Apr 8 - Saturday Morning Stortelling with the Hans Christian
Andersen Storytellers
The Emperor's New Clothes and other stories. Ages 5+ w/caregiver. Free. 11:30am.
Scandinavia House, 212 847-9740
Sat, Apr 8 - Art Workshops
Ages 5+ w/caregiver. 1pm.
Scandinavia House, 212 847-9740
Sat, Apr 8 & Sun, Apr 9 - Upon Closer Inspection: The Art of Subway Details
Explore the drawings and paintings of subway car parts in this special exhibit.
Ags 6+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sat, Apr 8 & Sun, Apr 9 - Sweet, Sweet Basket
Learn the history and traditions of basket weaving & create your own basket
to take home. South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sat, Apr 8 & Sun, Apr 9 - Medieval Weekend, Princess Breakfast
Come down early and have breakfast with a few of your favorite Princesses. Meet
one of your favorite Princesses, take your picture with her, make a craft to take
home. Prereg. NJ Children's Museum, 201 262-5151
Sun, Apr 9 - Family Matinee - Young Moses
This musical adventure for families is a delightfully fresh look at the Passover story.
Ages 5+. Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center. 11am. For more info call 212 501-3330
Sun, Apr 9 - Spring Sprouts
Learn about seeds, how they sprout and the different types of seeds kids can
grow easily at home. 2-4pm.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 718 623-7200
Tues, Apr 11 - Museum Walk: Avenger
The Avengers played a very prominent role throught the Second World War in the
great naval battles of the Pacific campaign. Explore this aircraft and the
tremendous contribution it made to victory in WWII.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072
Thurs, Apr 13 - Miles of Tiles
Discover the intricate art of mosaic making used to beautify our subway
stations as you create unique patterns & designs with glass & ceramic tile. Ages 4+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Fri, Apr 14 - Design A Bus
Take a look at buses past and present and use your imagination to create a new look
for your own funky fleet. Ages 4+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sat, Apr 15 - Lazer Vaudeville
This high-tech performance combines lasers, black light, comedy, original music with
juggling, special effects, acrobatics, wizards and dragons to create a show that
everyone will enjoy. 1pm.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. For info call 718 951-4500
Sat, Apr 15 - Spring Eggstravaganza in Central Park
Celebrate Spring in Central Park with the annual Eggstravaganza. Activities include egg
dyeing, puppets in the park, a petting zoo, live music, arts & crafts, knitting clinics,
interactive games & recreation, a visit by Peter Cottontail, free giveaways, and
candy, candy and more candy. All events are free and open to the public. 11am-3pm.
City of NY Parks & Recreation. For more info call 311
Sat, Apr 15 & Sun, Apr 16 - Red Bird Reef Painting
Many retired cars, some the mainline R33's have been sunk into the Atlantic Ocean
to help create a new home for aquatic animals. Ages 4+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sat, Apr 15 & Sun, Apr 16 - Seaport Sea Turtle Eggstravaganza!
Nesting season is about to begin and Momma Sasafras the Sea Turtle is looking for
her lost eggs. Use clues to find the eggs aboard the tall ship Peking so you can return
them to their momma. Craft activities, storytelling and prizes.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sun, Apr 16 - Shark-a-Rama
A behind-the-scenes look at our sharks & discover the amazing adaptations of these
living fossils and make a craft in this parent/child workshop. Ages 4-8 w/caregiver. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Mon-Wed, Apr 17-19 - Spring Break with Elly Jelly
A tour of ocean adpatations. Three different sessions, one each day. Ages 6-8. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Mon, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 21 - SOSI/Holiday Program: Cultivating Curators
During the week long school break, students will join in to explore the museum and
its exhibits. You will investigate how you can learn from museums.
The Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072
Tues, Apr 18 - Wheels and Wires
Shape, twist, sculpt and equip a bus or train of the future. Use a fun mix of new and
recycled materials to fashion your own fantastic vehicle.
Ages 4+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Tues Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 21 - Spring Break!
Put on your sailor hat and join in for an afternoon of fun.
Different program every day, from 1-4pm. Ages 4+.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Wed, Apr 19 - Court Street Printshop
Stop by our own "Court Street Printshop" to create printing plates and to roll out
multiples of your designs for destinations and navigation.
Ages 5+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Thurs, Apr 20 - Create a City
Subway construction began with ground breaking at City Hall on March 24, 1900,
On this special anniversary, we'll design an urban plan of our own and create a city
with streets, buildings, subways and buses. Ages 4+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Thurs, Apr 20 -Sun, Apr 23 - Angelina Ballerina
Katharine Holabird, author of the best-loved children's book series about a feisty
little mouse working hard to reach her goal of becoming a ballet star, will do a
reading, sing-a-long and signing at different locations throughout New York City.
For more info call Penguin Young Readers Group, 212 414-3300
Fri, Apr 21 - Miles of Tiles
Discover the intricate art of mosaic making used to beautify our subway stations as
you create unique patterns & designs with glass & ceramic tile.
Ages 4+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Fri, Apr 21 - Free Fridays! The End of the Waterfront
A free evening of arts and cultural programming from 5-9pm.
Also, Family Fun: Say Cheeeeese! Create a hand-made camera to take home.
Children w/adult.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sat, Apr 22 - 101st Anniversary Party at the Highland Park Children's Garden
Celebrate the 101st Anniversary of New York’s first Children’s Garden, located at Jamaica Avenue and Ashford Street, Brooklyn with workshops, displays and children’s activities. The Highland Park Children’s Garden event is one of several events hosted by Parks & Recreation in celebration of National Garden Month. Throughout the week, Parks & Recreation and National Gardening Association (NGA) will present a variety of garden-related activities held citywide beginning on April 22. Events will include garden tours, workshops, gardening education activities, children’s events, and a culminating garden festival in Union Square entitle NYC Grows. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.
Sat, Apr 22 - By Kids, For Kids, And Not Just For Kids
This performance will dazzle the audience with their colorful costumes, artful jugglers,
synchronized unicycling and flying trapeze - none of the performers are over 16. 1pm.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. For info call 718 951-4500
Sat, Apr 22 - Viking Seafarers: The First Europeans to Journey to America
Kids follow Leifur Eiriksson's epic journey from Greenland to the shores of Vinland
in today's Canada. Ages 5+ w/caregiver. 1pm. Prereg.
Scandinavia House, 212 847-9717
Sat, Apr 22 & Sun, Apr 23 - Go Green: The Transit Museum Celebrates Earth Day
Weekend. Enjoy a visit to our Cleaing the Air exhibit & then take part in exciting
science experiments to reveal how our daily rides on public transportation make
every day an Earth Day. Ages 5+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sun, Apr 23 - Toddler Time
Explore the water world with your toddler in this active session, Toddler Tour.
Ages 2-3 w/caregiver. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Mon, Apr 24 & Wed, Apr 26 - Great Hollywood Film Scores
Directors Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg will serve as guest hosts
for this exciting New York Philharmonic Program. 7:30pm.
New York Philharmonic, 212 875-5700
Fri, Apr 28 - Cinderella
Once Upon A Ballet family series, designed for children ages 3+, will present their
hour-long ballet Cinderella starting on 4/28. Call for times and other dates.
New York Theatre Ballet, 212 355-6160
Sat, Apr 29 - The Trainer Experience.
An opportunity for your child to sneak a peek behind the scenes and find out what it's
like to be an animal trainer at the Aquarium. Ages 9-12. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sat, Apr 29 - NYC Grows Garden Festival
From 8am - 6pm at Union Sqare Park in Manhattan, Parks & Recreation, in partnership with National Gardening Association (NGA), sponsors an all-day, interactive garden festival in Union Square Park. NYC Grows will feature healthy cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef members of Les Dames d’Escoffier, explorations of art in nature by renowned local artists, gardening tips and advice from garden writers, television personalities and radio show hosts. For the first time ever in New York City, native plants will be available for purchase. For more details, visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.
Sat, Apr 29 & Sun, Apr 30 - Shadow Puppet Stories
Celebrate National Puppetry Day (4/29) by discovering the magic of shadow puppets.
Ages 5+. The NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1600
Sat, Apr 29 - Explore the Gardens of the East Village
See the green oases of New York City’s most eclectic neighborhoods and speak with gardeners who care for them when you take part in this self-guided walking tour of East Village community gardens. Trolleys will be picking up passengers at Union Square during the Park’s day-long NYC Grows event. Sign-up for a tour and pick up a map at the Parks tent on-site. 11am-3pm. Trolley Pick Up at Union Square Park, 14th St. & University Place, Manhattan
Sat, Apr 29 & Sun, Apr 30 - Ikebana Fun for Families
Explore the world of Japanese flower arranging for kids and families. 2-4pm.
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, 718 623-7200
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