Wed, Mar 1 - 31 - Events and Activities throughout the month.
Family drop-ins, planetarium programs, circus science, mini zoo matters and more.
The Newark Mus eum. Call for info, 973-596-6529

Mar 1 - 31 - Transformed by Light.
The New York night will reveal the fundamental but overlooked role of illumination and how it turned New York into 24-hour city and transformed the life of the metropolis. Through 5/7/06.
Museum of the City of New York, 212 534-1672

Wed, Mar 1 - 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

Thurs, Mar 2 - Museum Walk: The Intrepid and the Vietnam War.
A curator will lead you through the many exhibits that reflect this war and the part the Intrepid
played in it. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. 212 245-0072

Fri, Sat & Sun, Mar 3, 4 & 5 - The Alice-in-Wonderland Follies Performances.
A collage of styles and composers dating from 1915 and earlier.
New York Theatre Ballet at Florence Gould Hall, 212 355-6160

Every Sat & Sun in March - Arty Facts.
Explore galleries & make your own art in each class. Ages 4-7 w/caregiver. Different class every weekend. Brooklyn Museum, 718 638-5000

Sat, Mar 4 - Supernatural Creatures from the Ancient Near East.
Through conservation and sketching, families will explore images of supernatural
creatures. Children up to age 12 w/caregiver. 6-7pm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 212 535-7710

Sat, Mar 4 - WSKY is on the Air.
Original music. Doctor Cosmos' call-in show, Ongoing interplanetary weather reports, solar system traffic reports, cosmic news & more. Ages 6-9. Newark Mus, 973 596-6529

Sat & Sun, Mar 4 & 5 and Mar 11 & 12- "Pineapple Soup!"
Dancing dinosaurs, runaway laundry & a bus loaded with very entertaining passengers.
The show is a treat for the whole family. Funny, lively, colorful with short plays & infectious music.
Ages 3+. The Paper Bag Players at the Kaye Playhouse, 212 772-4448

Every Sat & Sun- Weekend Family Fun.
Different program every weekend. 1-4pm.
South Street Seaport Mus, 718 748-8758

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- Family Art Project.
Different program every weekend. 1-4pm.
Wave Hill, 718 549-3200

Sat, Mar 4, 11, 18 & 25- Re-creating Radio Workshops.
Kids produce old-time radio drama using scripts, sound effects & music. Ages 9+.
The Museum of Television & Radio, 212 621-6600

Every Sun - Sea Story Sundays
At the New York Aquarium with Storyteller Luann Adams. A fun-filled and educational day of marine-life tales. Ages 3-7. NY Aquarium. Call for info, 718 265-FISH

Sat, Mar 4 & 18- 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, Mar 4 & 19 - Marine Researcher 101.
Participants will explore many facets of marine research using examples from Wildlife Conservation Society scientists. Ages 12-15. Prereg. NY Aquarium, 718 265-FISH

Sat Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 26 - Newark Teen Arts Festival.
The Newark Museum, 973 596-6550

Every Sat & Sun in Mar- A Closer Look for Kids. Inside/Outside: Picturing Place.
The objects and people you find in a work of art tells us a lot about the place itself. We will
search for the clues that artists leave to learn more about these intriguing spaces and places.
Ages 5-10 w/caregiver. The Museum of Modern Art, 212 708-9400

Sun, Mar 5 - 7th Annual Family Day in New York City.
Announced by T. J. Martell Foundation. Columbia Records President Steve Greenberg
and his family to be honored for their dedication in raising funds for the innovative initial and
ongoing research for the treatments and cures of Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS. Families participate in a spectacular day full of wonderful, safe indoor carnival activities which include miniature golf, face painting, carnival and arcade games, moon bounce, X-Box stations, extensive food, beverage and snack spread & much more. Each child attending will receive a gift bag packed with CD's, books, videos, t-shirts, toys and more. Roseland Ballroom, 212 833-5444

Sat, Mar 11 - Child's Play/Fish Play.
Marine-themed puzzles, books, animal biofacts and live invertebrates as you and your child explore together in the classroom. A soft toy to take home. Ages 6-18 mos w/caregiver. 11am - 12noon.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-FISH

Sat, Mar 11 - Saturday Morning Storytelling with the Hans Christian Andersen Storytellers.
Therese Folkes-Plair tells "The Singing Wolf" (Finland) and other stories. Ages 5+ w/caregiver. 11:30am. Free. Scandinavia House, 212 847-9740

Sat, Mar 11 - Art Workshops.
Ages 5+. Prereg. Scandinavia House, 212 847-9740

Sat & Sun, Mar 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 - Educational Adventures at the Bronx Zoo.
Classes for Kids, Families and Adults. Different programs on different dates. Call for age appropriate group.
The Bronx Zoo, 718 367-1010

Sat & Sun, Mar 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 - Make an Impression! Printmaking.
Learn the art of printmaking as you create collographs and monoprints out of simple shapes and materials.
Ages 4-6 w/caregver. The Museum of Modern Art, 212 708 9805

Sun, Mar 12 - Discovery Programs for Kids and Families.
Origami Paper Flowers. Make your own botanically correct paper flowers. 2-4pm.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden,718 623-7298

Sun, Mar 12 - A Poppy Seed Purim
A lighthearted musical comedy with playful songs and vibrant costumes which tells the story of Queen Esther who finds the courage to defeat the wicked Haman and free the people of Shusgan.
Ages 3+. Kaufman Center at Merkin Concert Hall, 212 501-3330

Sun, Mar 12 - & Sat, Mar 18 - Pre-K Planet Ocean.
Investigate the animals of the ocean planet with your child in these engaging, hands-on programs. Role-playing, songs, art activities and lots of interaction are all included. Choose either Penguins on
Sunday or Seals & Walruses on Saturday. Ages 3-4 w/caregiver. Prereg. 11am-12noon.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-FISH

Tues, Mar 14 - Museum Walk: Crusader.
The Crusader was the last American fighter with guns. Examine this supersonic fighter & reconnaissance aircraft with the Aircraft Collection Manager.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072

Tues, Mar 14 & Wed, Mar 15 - Showtime at the Apollo Champions.
Black Violin featuring DJ TK "Lethal Weapon" and live band MetroNome.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, 718 951-4500

Fri, Mar 17 - Erin go Bragh! Family Fun: Lucky Leprechauns.
Create some "luck" inspired crafts and listen to tales of the homeland.
South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8758

Sat, Mar 18 - Saturday Family Program: Unearth the Treasure of Ye Olde Ship.
Become a pirate for the day. Hear pirate stories, speak and dress like pirates and embark on a treasure hunt that will unearth the mysteries of the Intrepid as well as lead to the pirate booty at the end.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Musem, 212 245-0072

Sat, Mar 18 - Look Again!
A 90-minute exploration of the history, meaning and cross- cultural connections of works of art in the Museum through conservation and sketching. Ages 5-12 w/caregiver.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 212 535-7710

Sat, Mar 18 - The Long, Adventurous Life of Edvard Munch.
In this interactive presentation with performer Rolf Stang, children learn about Edvard Munch, the person,
his paintings as well as about Oslo and more. Ages 5+. Prereg.
The Scandinavia House, 212 847-9740

Sat & Sun, Mar 18 & 19- How Did They Do That?
Precolumbian Goldwork will be featured. 1-4pm.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 212 535-7710

Sat & Sun, Mar 18 & 19 - Kiddie Carnival Fun!
Games of chance & skill. Crafts, story time, hand and face painting.
NJ Children's Museum, 201 262-5151

Sun, Mar 19 - Music off the Walls: Carnival of the Animals.
A family-oriented concert featuring dogs & other animals in music. 2pm.
Brooklyn Museum, 718 488-5913

Sun, Mar 19 - The Shanghai Circus.
Featuring the Incredible Acrobats of China will perform their art form. This troupe from China will have you on the edge of your seat with their hoop jumpers, unicycle tricks and balancing. 2pm. Brooklyn
Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. For info call 718 951-4500

Sun, Mar 19 - Sun, Apr 2 - "Three."
Presented at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre weaves together The Three Little Pigs, The Three Bears and The Three Bill Goats Gruff. Ages 3+.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park, 212 988-9093

Sun, Mar 19 - Sun, Apr 30 - "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
An exuberant musical about a family whose house on the prairie is emply 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

Fri, Mar 24 & Sat, Mar 25 - Celebration of Teaching and Learning.
Called "the world's fair of education" by Randi Weingarten, this major education event includes exciting family activities from a Liberty Science Center mini museum, favorite PBS kids characters, Mad Hot Ballroom, Shakespeare for 5th graders, to real body parts. Lots of activities for families and children -- part of the Celebration of Teaching and Learning, a first-ever event for everyone who cares about education. Held at The UnConvention Center, Pier 94, W. 55th/Twelfth Ave.
General admission is $35 for adults, free for children through 12th grade with an adult.
Visit www.thirteencelebration.org or call 212.560.4900.

Sun, Mar 26 - Medicines of the Sea.
Scientists examine corals, sponges and other flora and fauna for chemicals that may prove useful to humans. Prereg. 1:30-3pm.
NY Aquarium, 718 265-FISH

Thurs, Mar 30 - Space the Final Frontier! Students have the opportunity to learn about
life in space, the space shuttle and our universe.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072

Fri, Mar 31 - Intrepid Inventors.
Students learn about inventions that have changed history
and they will be able to create their own unique invention.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 212 245-0072