Every Saturday in June - Saturday Morning Storyelling
with the Hans Christian Andersen Storytellers in Central Park.
Local storytellers as well as those from California, Toronto & Montreal will be there.
Children and adults alike will enjoy these lively, meaningful and well-told stories
appropriate for children 5+. Free, rain or shine. 11am-12pm.
For more info call 311.
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. Ages 4-7 only with caregiver.
Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000
Every Sat & Sun - Family Programs
Different programs every Saturday and Sunday. Call for times.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Every Sat & Sun - Hello Met!
A warm and stimulating introduction to the Museum's encyclopedic collection through discussion and sketching of some of its masterpieces. 11am-12noon and 2-3pm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 212 535-7710
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. Thru July 2. Ages 6-9. 1 & 3pm.
The Newark Museum, 973-596-6550
Every Sat & Sun - Art Workshops
Designed especially for families and features a tour of the Museum's
collections as well as a corresponding art workshop. A new gallery
theme is explored each month. 1-4:00pm
The Newark Museum, 973-596-6550
Fridays, June 2, 9 & 16 - Sunset Singing Circle
Raise your voice and join the singers as the sun sets over the Hudson River for enchanting evenings of folk songs, rounds and chants. Novice and experienced singers of all ages - and listeners, too - are welcome. 7-8:30pm. Free
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, 212 267-9700
Wed, June 7 - Sun, July 2 - 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. Open Wednesday thru Sunday. Ages 10+.
The Newark Museum, 973 596-6529
Fri, June 2 - Sun, June 11 - Brooklyn International Film Festival
This year's festival, titled Enigma-9, explores some of the most delicate and difficult questions of our time. One hundred and twenty films, including features, shorts, documentaries, animation and experimental works will compete for more than $100,000 in prizes.
Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000 or visit the website, www.brooklynfilmfestival.org
Sat, June 3 - Target First Saturday
Free programs of art and entertainment. Programs include performances,
world music, hands-on art, gallery talk, modern voices, film and dance party.
Starting at 5:15pm. Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000
Sat, June 3 - Child's Play/Fish Play
Puzzles, activities, live invertebrates and biofacts such as shark jaws and seal fur will captivate you and your child as you explore in our classroom. Ages 6-18 mos. Prereg. 11am-12noon.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sat, June 3 - Everyday People - River to River Festival 2006
Learn basic figure drawing and crate a portrait of life at the seaport. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Mus. For more info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Sat, June 3 - AsiaFest - River to River Festival 2006
Part of the Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival, Asian music, drama, opera, ballet and acrobats are performed by Dance China. Free samples & prizes add to the fun. 12noon - 5pm.
South Street Seaport Mus, Pier 17. For more info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Sat, June 3 - Re-Creating Radio Workshops
A two-hour workshop where kids, 9+ produce an old time radio drama using scripts, sound effects and music. Prereg. 10am-12noon. Different program every Saturday except June 24.
The Museum of Television & Radio, 212 621-6600
Sat & Sun, June 3 & 4 - Extraordinary Dairy Weekend
A weekend of fun and educational activities. Kids can hang out with the Zoo's famous cow, Aggie, and learn all about dairy month through many fascinating events and games. Hands-on milking demos and contests. Events start at 11:00am.
Prospect Park Zoo, 718 399-7339
Sat & Sun, June 3 & 4 - Pirate Adventure
A day of swashbuckling fun. Come and hear pirate tales during story time and make your own pirate craft to take home. Get a tattoo painted and try to find the buried treasure during the treasure hunt. NJ Children's Museum, 201 262-5151
Sun, June 4 - The Fireman's Fair and Antique Fire Apparatus Muster Parade
The 39th Annual Newark Fire Department Historical Association's outdoor festival celebrates those who risk their lives each day to keep our communities safe. 12:30-4:30pm
The Newark Museum, 973 596-6550
Sun, June 4 - KidsFilmFest
A film festival for kids tailored for children of all ages. Numerous short animation,
documentary and narrative films shown in the Museum's Cantor Auditorium. The
event will also include an outdoor carnival and live entertainment in the
Museum's Sculpture Garden. 2pm. Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000
Sun, June 4 - Family Tour & Talk at Grand Central Terminal
A bit of colorful history and a triumphant story of this building's rescue and restoration. Prereg. Ages 6+ and caregiver. Strollers not permitted. 1:30pm
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1867
Sun, June 4 - Pre-K Planet Ocean
Investigate the animals of the ocean planet with your child in Incredible Invests. Ages 3-4 w/caregiver. 11am-12noon. NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sun, June 4 - Seaport Sunday Smarts
Every Sunday in June, a different family program. Never a dull moment. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sun, June 4 - Bang on a Can Marathon - River to River Festival 2006
Bang on a Can bodly embarks on a mind-bending, ear-stretching marathon of musical innovation that combines fringe rock, bizarre pop, new classical, alt-jazz and world music in a concert presentation that defies classification. The Marathon includes the following: Kids "Can" Too,
11:30am-1pm and Bang on A Can, 2pm-10pm. An eight hour concert presents the most provocative and challenging contemporary music on the planet.
World Financial Center Winter Garden. For more info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Sun, June 4 - The Fireman's Fair and Antique Fire Apparatus Muster Parade
The 39th Annual Newark Fire Department Historical Associataion's outdoor festival celebrates those who risk their live each day to keep our communities safe. 12:30-4:30pm
The Newark Museum, 973 596-6550
Sat, June 10 - Target Children's Day and Fireworks - River to River Festival 2006
Different activities for the whole family all day long. Stories, children's flag day activities, pirate fun and much, more. South Street Seaport Museum. For more info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Sat, June 10 - Adaptation Sensation
Life in the wild is an adventure. Learn how adaptations help animals avoid becoming lunch. Observe zoo animals and live guests in the classroom. Age 8-11. 10:30am-12noon or 1:30-3pm.
Central Park Zoo, 212 439-6500 or visit www.centralparkzoo.com
Sat, June 10 - Storytelling
Rolf Kristian Stang tells "How an Ugly Duckling Becomes a Swan" and other Scandinavian fables.
At Wagner F. Wagner Park, Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, 11am. All ages. Free. For more info call 212 267-9700
Sat, June 10 - Dig Into Egypt
Young artists will carve images and hieroglyphs on plaster creating a finished plaque that resembles wall reliefs from ancient Egypt. 2-3:30pm.
Dahesh Museum of Art, 212 759-0606 x 222
Sat, June 10 - Diyafah Arabiyyah: Arab Hospitality Festival
Daily Drop-in programs for ages 4+ and younger in Little West Side; ages 5+ in the Learning Lab.
The Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 721-1223
Sat, June 10 - Flag Day
Come and celebrate Flag Day aboard the Intrepid Museum. Learn all about the uses of flags on a
ship, from Pirate ships to navy ships.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072
Sat, June 10 - Beach Ecology
Spend a morning on the beach, seining for sea creatures and searching for shells. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sat & Sun, June 10 & 11 - Sending Signals
Changes in the signals we have used for railroad trains and subways have made our travels faster and safer over the years. Create paper lanterns & get a lesson in the language of signaling. Ages 4+. NY Transit Museum, 718 694-4915
Sun, June 11 - A Hands-On Look At Public Art
Bolts of Electricity? Science Fiction? Constructivism? Participants will respond to this energetic and theatrical work by creating their own gateways. 2pm. Free.
R.M. Fisher's Rector Gate, The Esplanade at Rector Place, Battery Park Place, 212 267-9700
Sun, June 11 - Seaport Sunday Smarts
Every Sunday in June, a different family program. Never a dull moment. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sun, June 11 - Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Step behind the scenes at the NY Aquarium. Get a keeper's-eye-view of selected exhibits and learn how we maintain them and care for our animals. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Thurs, June 15 - Sun, June 18 - McDonald's Gospelfest 2006
McDonald's announces finalists for McDonald's Gospelfest 2006, 23rd annual celebration of gospel music. After weeks of auditions, call-backs and viewing video submissions, 136 finalists were chosen from across the tri-state area to compete at the NYC Center. A few finalists from Staten Island are competing so make a trip and cheer them on.
At the New York City Center, West 55th St, between 6th & 7th Ave. 212 581-1212
Fri, June 16 - Free Fridays - Seafarers, Sailors, Immigrants (and Song) River to River Festival 2006.
A Friday free evening of arts and cultural programming from 5-9pm for children & adults.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Fri, June 16 - Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts
An evening of entertainment from II Trovatore (Verdi). Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts.
At Central Park, North Great Lawn. For more info call 212 362-6000
Sat, June 17 - NY Transit Museum Summer Nostalgia Train Excursions
A special daylong Nostalgia Train Excursion offers riders a unique opportunity to ride on both elevated cars from the early 1900s and subway trains built between the 1930s and 1940s.
10am. Prereg. For more info call the NY Transit Museum, 718 694-1867
Sat, June 17 - S.O.S.....Save our Seas!
Participants will learn about threats to the health of the ocean, examine the effects of their own activities and explore ways to live more lightly on the planet. Ages 9-12. Prereg. 11am-12:30pm.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sat, June 17 - Go Fish
Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing as you learn about the Hudson River. Art projects and family concerts too, include Tree House Shakers performing "Animal Rhythms" with dance and music. 10am-2pm. Free. At Robert F. Wagner Park, Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. For more info call 212 267-9700
Sat, June 17 - Pass the Word - River to River Festival 2006
Learn about letterpress printing and create a handmade father's day journal. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum. For more info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Sat, June 17 - "Making Money" Family Day - River to River Festival 2006
Learn about how money is made, literally, and the government's fight against counterfeiting. Design currency using the new security features. Demos, speakers and games add to the fun. Children free. Museum of American Finance, 10am-4pm. For info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Sat, June 17 - Fix Your Own Bike
Consult an expert and learn to make simple repairs. Tools provided. 10am-12pm. Free. At Robert F. Wagner Park, Battery Park City Parks Cons. For more info call 212 267-9700
Sat, June 17 - Where Land Meets Sea
Join in on a "walking conservation" for a look at six sculptures and how they mediate on the eclectic nature of their surrounding environment. 2pm. Free. At Tony Cragg's Resonating Bodies, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, Battery Park City. For more info call 212 267-9700
Sat & Sun, June 17 & 18 - Design a Train
Take a close look at some of the vintage cars on display in the Museum. Bring dad along and create designs together for Father's Day. Ages 4+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-4915
Sun, June 18 - Beach Ecology
Spend a morning on the beach, seining for sea creatures and searching for shells. Prereg.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-3448
Sun, June 18 - Father's Day Sail
Join us for our first sail on Pioneer in honor of Father's Day. Enjoy light refreshments and share the excitement of sailing across New York Harbor with Dad. Reserve by June 9. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8786
Sun, June 18 - Seaport Sunday Smarts
Every Sunday in June, a different family program. Never a dull moment. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Thurs, June 22 - American Ballroom Theater's Dancing Classrooms,
Colors of the Rainbow Team Match River to River Festival
A year after the amazing success of the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom, more talented students from NYC public schools dance their way to the grand prize. Free admission. 5-6:45pm.
World Financial Center Winter Garden. For more info visit www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
Fri, June 23 - Swedish Midsummer Festival
A Swedish celebration of the solstice and experience a unique way of rejoicing on the
longest day of the year. Decorate the maypole and learn traditional folk dances. Make
midsummer wreaths, enjoy a parade, fiddle music, children's games and Swedish treats.
At Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, 5-8pm. Free. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
For more info call 212 267-9700
Sat, June 24 - River Swims
An opportunity to swim in the beautiful Hudson. Manhattan Island Marathon Swim:
South Cover, 6:30am. Cal 888.NYC.SWIM for registration or visit www.nycswim.org
Sun, June 25 - Alphabet City
Take a closer look at the ABC's of the Big Apple. Ages 3+.
NY Transit Museum, 718 694-4915
Sun, June 25 - Seaport Sunday Smarts
Every Sunday in June, a different family program. Never a dull moment. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Tues, June 27 - Thurs, July 6 - Godspeed Arrives
A visit of the tall ship Godspeed, a re-creation of one of the three ships that brought America's first permanent English settlers to Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. 11am-7pm. Free.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Thurs, June 29 - Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts
An evening of entertainment from II Barbiere di Siviglia. Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts.
At Marine Park, Brooklyn. For more info call 212 362-6000
Fri, June 30 - Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts
An evening of entertainment from II Trovatore (Verdi). Metropolitan Opera Parks Concerts.
At Prospect Park, Brooklyn. For more info call 212 362-6000
Sat, July 1 - Red, Light and Blue
Light up your 4th of July celebration by making your own red, white and blue candle!. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sun, July 2 - Sunday Smarts
Drop by the Living Harbor Wet Lab aboard the tall ship Peking and look & learn about the critters of the East River. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758
Sun, July 2 - Red, White and Blue Festival
Patriotic tattoos, music and NYC's famous Apple Pie Eating contest.
Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072
Mon, July 3 - Holiday Monday
Drop-in family programs for children ages 5-12 w/caregiver. 11am - 3:30pm.
The Metropolitan Musuem of Art, 212 535-7710
Tues, July 4 - Macy's Fireworks Spectacular Downtown
Ignite the lights of freedom. It's the nation's biggest birthday bash, with over 120,000 bursts of color and light. Witness a dazzling tribute to America with this dramatic display of breathtaking pyrotechnics overlooking New York's East River and South Seaport. Free. 9pm.
Various East RIver viewing locations. For more info visit www.RiverToRiver.com |
