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$5.00 Off Adult Tickets for Kiddie Cruise

Here is your chance to take your kids on a cruise right here on the Hudson River. 

Upcoming cruises -  July 25 Super Heroes and Fairy Princesses

To register, call (212) 987 9200 ext 311 and to receive $5 off Adult tickets: Mention FRIEND 

For more information: http://www.kiddiecruise.com


Discounted Pinkalicious Tickets

Available through July 31

Pinkalicious is a little girl who can't stop eating pink cupcakes. She eats too many cupcakes and ends up at the doctor with "Pinkititis", an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe, to the delight of the pink loving enthusiast. But what happens when the hue goes too far? Only Pinkalicious can solve this dilemma. 

NOW Playing: Saturdays and Sundays @ 1PM

Running Time: 1 hour

Location: 45 Bleeker Street, corner of Lafayette 

Buy Tickets: Click here or call (212) 579-0528 or in person 45 Bleeker Street

Use discount code PINKNYSM to receive tickets for $25 

For more about Pinkalicious, the musical, visit pinkaliciousthemusical.com


Don't Miss It -The Magic Pot

The Three Tales from China

This past weekend, we were invited to see the premiere of the The Magic Pot: The Three Tales from China, an original musical for kids, performed by kids. The story is about a girl who finds herself in the middle of ancient tales, and her own extraordinary adventure. 

While I am not a big fan of musicals, the Magic Pot was really worth taking a chance to see. There was so much to like about the show; the multi-cultural cast, the catchy music, the acting, the dancing, the stage and the traditional Chinese costumes. All in all, the musical offered the right touch to engage all age groups.  

If you have a chance to check out the musical, you will thoroughly enjoy it and have a great time. 

Tada Theatre - Celebrating it's 25th Anniversary

Location: 15 W. 28th Street

Performance dates: now through August 4

Tickets: From $8 - $25 

www.tadatheater.com or call (212) 252-1619 x 5 


River & Blues Concerts @ Robert F. Wagner, Jr Park

Thursday Concert Series Through July 29

Enjoy summer sunsets over the Hudson listening to the sounds of great blues bands. Bring family, friends and a blanket. Thursdays now through July 29 beginning at 7PM. 

July 22 - Jim Campilongo

July 29 - Alexis P. Suter 

Click here to read more about the bands on the schedule. 


This Week's Picks:

July 16th through July 22nd

Friday, July 16 - Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs -River Flicks for Kids

Come watch Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.  RiverFlicks offers Free popcorn as well as beverages and snacks for purchase.  Upcoming Movies: July 23 - The Great Muppet Caper; July 30 - Monsters vs Aliens; Aug 6 - Big; Aug 13 - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaur; Aug 20 - Annie
Where: Pier 46, cross street Charles Street, click here for directions and map to Pier 46. 
When: Movies start at dusk, around 8:30PM
Who: Ages 4 and Up
How: http://riverflicks.com/Pier46.html
Cost: Free
For more info: Bring your own chairs and blankets. Chairs are not available. 
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Saturday, July 17 - Imagination Playground in a Box

Kids head to the Highline to experience Imagination Playground in a Box, a new concept that offers a changing array of elements that allows kids to reconfigure their play environment and to design their own course of play. Kids explore endless possibilities with all the giant blocks, mats, wagons, fabric and crates they can gather to tap into their creative potential.   
Where: Chelsea Market Passage, Under the High Line
When: 9:00 AM
Who: Ages 4 and up 
How: No reservations required
Cost: Free
For more info: For more information about Imagination Playground, visit http://imaginationplayground.org/    
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Saturday, July 17 - Disney's The Sorcerer Apprentice: Create Your Own Skyscraper

Kids will create unique skyscrapers from recycled materials that they can tear down and rebuild over and over again. Kids will learn design and construction that help make a skyscraper come to life.     
Where: Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place, click here for directions. 
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 7 and Up 
How: http://www.skyscraper.org/
Cost: $5 for General Admission, $2.50 for students/seniors
For more info: http://www.skyscraper.org/ or call (212) 968 - 1961      
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Saturday, July 17 - Sketching What You See

Artists Emily Gibson and Saul Chernick will lead an open workshop for all ages on sketching the High Line. Limited supplies will be provided.     
Where: Chelsea Market Passage Under the High Line
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: No reservation required
Cost: Free 
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Tuesday, July 20 - Stargazing on the High Line

Join friends of the High Line and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) of New York for Astronomy on the High Line. Here's the chance to use the AAA's high-powered telescopes, and get a lesson from the experts on the celestial wonders of New York's night sky. 
Where: Under the Standard Hotel, between Gansevoort and 14th Streets 
When: Telescopes will be set from dusk to 9:30PM
Who: Ages 4 and up 
How: No reservations required
Cost: Free 
For more info: In the event of rain, Stargazing will be cancelled. For updated information on weather-related changes, visit www.aaa.org
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Tuesday, July 20 - Audra Rox - Madison Sq. Park Summer Concert Series

Come hear Audra Rox, crowned by Time Out New York Kids as the “Queen of the NY Kids Rock Scene,”  and her crafting catchy, smart rock music for cool kids for over 11 years. She can be seen on Noggin’s Jack’s Big Music Show and has a new song on the current “Being Green” Sesame Street DVD. For more information: AudraRox  
Where: Madison Square Park, Oval Lawn, b/w Fifth and Madison Avenues, b/w 23rd and 26th Streets 
When: 10:30 AM
Who: All Ages 
How: https://www.madisonsquarepark.org
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, July 20 - Summer Open Houses @ Cupcake Kids

Cupcake Kids is having an Open Summer House through the end of July, every Tuesday from 3PM to 5:30PM. Here's a chance to visit and see the first kitchen studio designed just for budding chefs and make a special treat to take home. The Cupcake Kids chefs are passing on their dad's secret oatmeal pancake recipe and making pancakes mixes ($5 each) to take home. Upcoming Tuesday Open Houses:  July  27. 
Where: Cupcake Kids, 109 W. 27th Street b/w 6th and 7th Avenues
When: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Who: Ages 3 and Up 
How: To register, email  [email protected] or call (212) 242- 2248 when you will be stopping by and how many jars of pancake mix you will be making. 
Cost: Free 
For more info: For more information and to review other Cupcake Kids classes, visit http://www.cupcakekids.com/classes.html or call (212) 242- 2248
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Wednesday, July 21 - Free Trial Mom & Baby Yoga

New moms - here's an opportunity to get back into shape while strengthening the bond between you and your infant. Experience flowing asanas and calm restorative time in a playful and safe environment for babies. Learn baby yoga exercises to aid in digestion, promote better sleeping patterns and help your infant towards the next stage of development. Beginners are welcome. If you miss this class, there is another one August 9th @11:30am      
Where: Karma Kids Yoga, 104 14th Street, b/w 6th and 7th Avenues
When: 12:30 PM
Who: All Ages 
How: Class is free but call (646) 638 1444 or email [email protected]
Cost: Free 
For more info: For more information, visit http://www.karmakidsyoga.com or call (646) 638-1444
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Thursday, July 22 - Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke -Madison Sq. Park Summer Concert Series

  Come take a listen and enjoy Little Monster Records recording artists Key Wilde and Mr Clarke perform funny, high-energy original songs that will engage both kids and adults alike. For more information: Key Wilde and Mr Clarke    
Where: Madison Square Park, 23rd Street and Broadway 
When: 10:30 AM
Who: All Ages
How: https://www.madisonsquarepark.org
Cost: Free 
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This Week's Calendar:

July 15th through July 22nd

Thursday, July 15 - Collaborative Giant Cuckoo Clock

Kids will work together to create a large scale clock, taking inspirations form Bavarian cuckoo clocks. 
Where: Children's Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette 
When: workshops run 12 PM - 5PM
Who: Ages 4 and Up
How: No reservations required
Cost: $10 per person Call 
For more info: Call (212) 274 - 0986 or visit http://cmany.org/
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Friday, July 16 through Saturday, September 25 - Moving Through Art Family Program @ The Rubin Museum

Move your body to interpret lines and shapes. Translate visual art into imaginative poses, movement and sound.  
Where: Rubin Museum, 150 W. 17th Street 
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Every Friday Workshop Event)
Who: Ages 3-5 
How: For registration, tickets and box office, call (212) 620 - 5000 x 344
Cost: $10 ($5 for members) 
For more info:  www.rmanyc.org or (212) 620-5000 x 344 
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Friday, July 16 through Friday, September 24 - Sunset on the Hudson

Enjoy the sunset at Hudson River Park while listening to New York's acclaimed Guitar Man David Ippolito.       
Where: Hudson River Park, Pier 45 at Hudson Street
When: 7:00 PM (Every Friday Except July 2)
Who: All Ages 
How: http://www.fohrp.org
Cost: Free
For more info: Transportation: By subway, take the  1 to Christopher Street or By bus, take the M8  
 
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Saturday, July 17 through Saturday, July 24 - Family Art Making @The Rubin Museum

Explore intriguing paintings, sculptures and objects in the museum's exhibition and let them inspire your works of art. 
Where: Rubin Museum, 150 W. 17th Street 
When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Saturday Workshop)
Who: Ages 6 and up 
How: www.rmanyc.org 
Cost: $10 ($5 for members)
For more info: (212) 620-5000
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Saturday, July 17 - Ms. Frizzle Explores China

Kids join Ms. Frizzle as she takes you on a trip to China via the Magic School Bus where they will enjoy learning about the history of China. Kids will be able to get photo opps with "The Frizz" and nibble Chinese delicacies. 
 
Where: The Scholastic Store, 557 Broadway b/w Prince and Spring Streets 
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Ages 5 and up
How: No reservations required. 
Cost: Free 
For more info: www.scholastic.com  or call (212) 343 - 6166. Events hotline (212) 343 - 6166 Option 4
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Sunday, July 18 - Art is for Everyone - Mr. Sponge

Head to City Treehouse for a fabulous family art workshop presented by Mr. Ohashi, a NYC & Tokyo art educator with more than 20 years experience. Create Mr. (or Mrs!) Sponge using sponge, pipe cleaners, water based paints, a little of glue, yarns and other special effects.      
Where: City Treehouse, 129A W. 20th Street 
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 2 - 6
How: Call (212) 255-2050 or send email to [email protected] to register and save $5.00
Cost: $25 in advance/$30 at the door, call (212) 255 - 2050
For more info:   www.citytreehouse.com
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Wednesday, July 21 - Vertical Line Drawings

Kids will compose three dimensional line drawings influenced by CMA gallery's show Tape Art.            
Where: Children's Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette 
When: Workshops run 12 PM - 5PM
Who: Ages 5 and up
How: No reservations required
Cost: $10 per person 
For more info: Call (212) 274 - 0986 or visit http://cmany.org/
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Thursday, July 22 through Thursday, August 19 - Live at the Tenement - An Interactive Tour

The Tenement Museum presents a fun, limited-time only, interactive 60 minute tour where you can meet the residents who once lived at 97 Orchard Street. See how they made a home in the historic tenement house. Visitors will be able explore how working-class apartments differ from what you might have in mind when you think of the word tenement. You will learn how the culture and the community affected  how people lived and what resources they had available in the new country.     
Where: The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 108 Orchard Street. Click here for directions. 
When: Thursdays Nights Only @ 6:00PM, 6:30PM & 7PM
Who: Ages 5 and Up 
How: For tickets, call 866.606.7232 or purchase online. 
Cost: $20 Adults; $15 Children/Students/Senior 
For more info: For more information: http://www.tenement.org/
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Teen Scene:

Saturday, July 17 - Fantasy Fiction for Teens

Come hear authors of teen fantasy fiction: Bruce Coville and Polly Shulman. Bruce Covilee will introduce his newest book, The Last Hunt. Polly Shulman will present her newest book. Both authors will read from their books and sign autographs of their books as well as take questions from the audience.   
Where: Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th Street 
When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Who: Ages 10 and up 
How: No reservations required 
Cost: Free 
For more info: For more information on the authors, click here. 
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AMC Summer Movie Camp: $1.00 Movies Tuesday @10

$1.00 Movies All Summer Long

AMC Summer Movie Camp will be showing movies at AMC 42nd Street 

Movies begin at 10:00AM, doors open at 9:30AM

Click movie title below for synopsis and trailer of the featured movie. Note: shows subject to change. 

July 20: Hotel for Dogs (This movie is also playing at Clearview Cinemas Kids Club, 8/11 & 8/12) 

July 27: Kung Fu Panda

August 3: The Spiderwork Chronicles

August 10: Surprise Mystery Title 


Art in the Park

Playground Activities at Madison Square Park

Now through October 15, Madison Square Park has arts and crafts activities. A playground associates supervises activites for children at the playground. Adult supervision is required to assist children in the activities. 

Activities occur at 10AM and 2PM and vary throughout the summer/fall. Click here to see the upcoming schedule and description of activities happening at Madison Square Park. 


Barnes and Noble 2010 Summer Reading Program

Barnes and Noble is running their Summer Reading Program. Just have your child read 8 books over the summer and receive a book free. Visit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/ to download passport form and fill it out and redeem at any Barnes and Noble. Complete passports by September 7, 2010. 

Clearview Cinemas Kids Club

FREE Movies All Summer Long

Clearview Cinemas Kids Club  will be showing FREE movies at Clearview Cinemas Chelsea (260 W. 23rd Street, 212-691-5519) every Wednesday and Thursday morning beginning June 30.  

All shows begin @10:30 AM, every Tuesday throughout the summer months. Arrive early as seating is first come, first serve. 

July 21 & 22: Astroboy

July 28 & 29: Aliens in the Attic

Aug 4 & 5: Shorts

Aug 11 & 12: Hotel for Dogs

Aug 18 & 19: Fly Me to the Moon 

Click here for more information and July/Aug Schedule for all participating New York ...


FREE Bowling at 300 New York

Just Sign Up for a 300 Kids Club Card

Looking for an inexpensive way to keep your kids busy this summer, 300 New York has a solution for you, and it's FREE. From now until September 7th, kids 12 and under can join 300's Summer Kids Club program at no charge. Every Sunday through Friday, before 4PM, kids get one game free and free shoe rental.  Card can be used once a day through Labor Day. 

Location: Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, 33rd Street and West Side Highway

For more information, call 212. 835.295

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Karma Kids Yoga

Free Story Time Yoga

Free Story Time yoga, comes alive with puppets and and yoga poses. For ages 6 and under. Story Time yoga every Wednesday @11:30AM and Friday @ 3:00PM. Free to all!!

Kids in the Square

Union Square Park Summer Series

Union Square Park Summer in the Square, occurs every Thursday through August 17, 2010. Kids in the Square programming runs at 10AM and 12PM and features a variety of activities from Yogi Beans Yoga, puppet shows and much more. For the full schedule, click here. 


Miranda July's Eleven Heavy Things

Union Square Park Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

Eleven Heavy Things is a series of interactive sculpture that invites viewers to stand on pedestals, stand under headdresses and insert their limbs into holes. Head over and have fun taking pictures with entire family. 

Location: Union Square Park 

Dates: Now through October 3, 2010


Mommy & Me Cooking Classes @ Cupcake Kids

Wed. Summer Sessions

Join Cupcake Kids for an hour of fun every Wednesday for the Summer Sessions. Each class will make a savory or sweet treat while practicing motor, sensory and social skills. Class is limited to give children an intimate and hands-on experience. 

Ages: 2-4 with caregiver 

Cost: $120 for 3 sessions, $45 for single session

Dates: July Summer Session: July 28

August Summer Session: August 4, August 18, August 25

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM 

To register, http://www.cupcakekids.com or call (212) 242 -2248 with questions. 


Ongoing Weekly Family Programs @ The Ruben Museum

Let’s look at, touch, and explore Himalayan art inspired by the Rubin Museum collection.Head to the Ruben Museum for Family Programs designed to foster the development of life-long learning skills through gallery explorations, demonstrations, arts and crafts and individual and collaborative projects. 

Family Workshops - Saturdays, 2-3PM, Ages 6 and Up 

  • Explore intriguing paintings, scupltures and objects in the museum's exhibitions 
The Yak Packers - Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, Ages 2-4
  • Explore Himalayan art inspired by the Rubin Museum collection

Moving through Art - Fridays, 11:00 - 12:00PM, Ages 3-5
  • Translate visual art into imaginatie poses, movement and sound

Ticket fees: $10 per child ($5 for children of RMA members); Free for accompanying adults, children 12 months and younger, and Cool Culture members. Tickets include gallery admission and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs are subject to change. 

For more information: http://www.rmanyc.org/ or call (212) 620 - 5000

Location: 150 W. 17th Street 


Race to the End of the Earth

Exhibit Runs Until February 11, 2011

Race to the End of the Earth exhibit recounts one of the most stirring tales of Antarctic exploration - the contest to reach the South Pole in 1911 - 1912 and focuses on the challenges of the two team leads, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and British Royal Navy Captain Robert Falcon Scott, confronted as they undertook their journeys to the Pole and back. 

Location: Museum of Natural History, Central Park West @ 79th Street. Visit the museum's website for more details, www.amnh.org


Storytime at Barnes and Noble Tribeca

Storytime for the whole family every Tuesday and Saturday at Barnes and Noble Tribeca 
97 Warren Street, (212) 587 - 5389


Storytime at Barnes and Noble Union Square

Barnes and Noble Union Square storytime every Sunday @ 2:30 includes a  mix of bestselling new releases and all-time favorite classics. Storytimes often feature arts and crafts as well as books.

Call each Sunday morning for details about that afternoon's storytime. (212) 253- 0810 33 E. 17th Street


The Carousel at Pier 62

Pier 62 Carousel is now open. The Carousel is embellished with 33 hand-carved wooden animal figures native to the area. The signature carousel includes a "living" green roof that shields carousel riders from the sun and allows kids to whirl about under a rainbow of LED lights. 

Location: Hudson River Park, b/w 22nd and 23rd Streets. Click here for directions. 

Hours: 11am- 7pm, weather permitting.

Price: $2.00 per ride, parents assisting children ride free

Refreshments/food are available: Click here for menu. 

http://pier62carousel.com/


Weekly Storytime @ Scholastic Store Soho

Weekly Storytime at the Scholastic Store - Soho, every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday at 11:00am 

Location: 557 Broadway b/w Prince and Spring Street  

 


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