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Happy New Year!
As the snow melts away and the temperature rises I am sure everyone is looking forward to a fun holiday weekend with friends and family. Other than your local libraries most attractions are open this weekend, but be sure to check for any special holiday hours. On Friday Moomah is hosting a New Years Eve event starting at noon and there is a New Year's Eve Party Bike Ride starting at 10:30pm starting in Washington Square Park. Saturday stop by the Scholastic Store for 'Clifford's New Years Bash!' On both Saturday and Sunday Symphony Space is showing 'Chicken Run' at 11am and 1pm. On Sunday you don't want to miss the final 'PASTA! A Pop Ups Musical' show or you could take the entire family to see Wintuk. Many museums have their family programs going on this weekend including the Rubin Museum on Friday morning and the Museum at Eldridge Street on Sunday afternoon.
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!
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Happy New Years Everywhere
How do you celebrate the New Year? Do you . . .Sing "Auld Lang Syne" and watch fireworks with your family? Eat twelve grapes at midnight and count to twelve as fast as you can?
Arlene Erlbach has collected New Year customs from all over the world -- twenty countries in all, including Japan, Israel, Greece, Chile and more. For each country she gives a brief, basic description of some of the traditions and their backgrounds. There are maps, pronunciation guides, and the date -- or dates! -- the New Year is celebrated. Erlbach also ...
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The International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL), a nonprofit foundation, offers for free its collection of more than 2,500 books on a completely noncommercial site with no advertising. The books are in 48 different languages and beautiful to behold, and you can easily search for the ones that will make you feel happy, sad, scared or merry, or the ones with bugs, worms and spiders.
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New Year's Party Poppers
Make these fun New Year's Poppers filled with fun! I love making these in my house!
Here's what you need:
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- any festive wrapping paper or tissue paper
- curling ribbon
- scissors or craft knife
- tape
- Candy, trinkets, Mardi Gras beads, crayons, anything to fill up the poppers
Start by measuring out enough wrapping paper to cover the roll but also leave extra on the ends to tie up with ribbon. (see photo)
Next, cut the roll in half almost completely, but leave a small area ...
December 31st through January 8th
Friday, December 31 through Sunday, January 2 - PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical
Join the Pop Ups for an educational and musical adventure through the magical land of Brooklyn! Help Jason and Jacob find ingredients to make the best pasta sauce ever! Prepare for a high-energy live act involving life-drawing, dance-beats, colorful puppets, animals, trains, guitar riffs, mermaids, gardens, instruments, vegetables, sparkles, and rocking interactive dance numbers that will catapult kids out of their seats guaranteeing a good time for everyone!
Where: Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam StreetWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 2+How: Purchase Now or call (212) 691-1555Cost: $20For more info: http://www.thepopups.com
Saturday, January 1 - New Year's Treats at Taste Buds
Come ring in the New Year with us as we cook up foods said to bring good luck. After all the celebrating New Years eve, come join us as we start the New Year off on the right food. We will be making traditional New Years foods from around the world said to be lucky. We will be making sparkling apple juice with grape straws, and red velvet whoopie pies.
Where: Taste Buds (formerly Cupcake Kids!), 109 West 27th Street, 10th floor (btw 6th & 7th avenues)When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 4-8, drop-offHow: Register OnlineCost: $40For more info: http://www.tastebudscook.com or call 212-242-2248
Saturday, January 1 through Sunday, January 2 - Symphony Space's Just Kidding Series: 'Chicken Run'
To toast in the New Year, Symphony Space will host screenings of the claymation masterpiece Chicken Run. Ginger, Bunty, Babs and Fowler are chickens who are trapped on their farm and desperately want to escape. If they don't produce any eggs for the week, Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy will have their heads. After every attempt, they fail and their time is running out. When it seems like all their attempts have failed, an American rooster called Rocky falls into the farm. Seeing Rocky flying, Ginger now realises that the only way out now, is by flying. The chickens must learn the trade of flying before time runs outs.
Where: Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New YorkWhen: 11:00 AM (Second show at 1pm on Saturday)Who: All AgesHow: Buy TicketsCost: $9 for children 12 and younger; $11 for adults. Just Kidding members: $8.For more info: http://www.symphonyspace.org/series/77
Saturday, January 1 - Clifford's New Years Bash!
Ring in the New Year with Clifford! Mark your calendars now and if you don’t have one yet, you can make your very own calendar at our annual event! Make sure you bring your cameras as Clifford will visit with kids and host a BIG RED dance party!
Where: Scholastic Store, 557 Broadway b/w Prince and Spring StreetsWhen: 3:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: http://store.scholastic.com/ or call (212) 343 - 6166. Events hotline (212) 343 - 6166 Option 4
Sunday, January 2 through Saturday, January 8 - Mummenschanz
For nearly four decades, Mummenschanz has captivated audiences worldwide with its groundbreaking non-verbal theatre of movement and transformation. In the surreal, comic, wordless universe of Mummenschanz, everyday objects such as toilet paper, wires, tubes, and boxes spring to life to become fantastical characters, and abstract forms and ordinary shapes interact in surprising ways to reveal timeless truths about human connections and relationships. The troupe creates a playful and uniquely memorable experience through an inventive use of forms, shadow and light and creative manipulation of sculptural, expressive masks. The result is a visually stunning spectacle of family entertainment that sparks the imagination.
Where: NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington SquareWhen: n/aWho: All AgesHow: Buy Tickets in AdvanceCost: $45-$75For more info: http://www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu/ or call 212-352-3101
Saturday, January 8 through Sunday, January 16 - A Wonderfully Flat Thing at 14th St Y
This show is based on a short story by Mark Twain. It mixes dance, puppets and music and follows the story of several animals including an ostrich and an elephant prince.
Where: 14th Street Y - LABA Theater, 344 E 14th StWhen: 11:30 AMWho: All AgesCost: $15For more info: http://14streety.interticket.com
December 31st through January 6th
Friday, December 31 - Storytimes on Friday
McNally Jackson at 4pm for ages 0-2; Karma Kids at 3:00pm for ages 0-6; Ottendorfer Library at 10:30am, ages 0-3; Hamilton Fish Park Games at 3:30 for ages 5-12
Where: McNally Jackson, 52 Prince Street; Karma Kids, 104 W 14th St; Ottendorfer, 135 Second Avenue (near E. 8th St.); Hamilton Fish Park, 415 E Houston StWhen: n/aWho: 0-6How: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: http://mcnallyjackson.com/; http://www.karmakidsyoga.com/; Ottendorfer; Hamilton Fish Park
Friday, December 31 - Kids New Year's Even Celebration at Chelsea Piers
Get the New Year's Eve celebration started early with a soiree fit for the entire family. Packages include bowling with shoe rental, selection of light snacks, pizza buffet with unlimited fountain sodas, party favors and balloon drop.
Where: Chelsea Piers, Pier 60 at 23rd & West Side Hwy New York, NYWhen: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Make a reservation by calling the sales office at 212.835.2695Cost: $150 for up to eight peopleFor more info: http://www.threehundred.com/
Sunday, January 2 - Storytimes on Sunday
Barnes & Noble Union Square at 2:30pm for all ages; Books of Wonder at 12pm for ages 0-7
Where: Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St.; Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St.When: n/aWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: Barnes & Noble, (212) 253-0810; Books of Wonder, (212) 989-3270
Sunday, January 2 through Thursday, January 6 - Children's Museum of Art Guided Workshops
Try one of the Guided Workshops where children work in small groups with teaching
artists. Visit the CMA website for upcoming workshop themes and age recommendations.
artists. Visit the CMA website for upcoming workshop themes and age recommendations.
Where: Children's Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette (between Broome & Grande)When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Closed Monday & Tuesday)Who: Varies based on the workshopHow: No reservations requiredCost: $10 per person for admissions (Admission costs cover all workshops and materials)For more info: http://cmany.org/ or call (212) 274 - 0986
Sunday, January 2 - Treasure Trove Family Program at The Museum at Eldridge Street
Examine Eldridge Street’s collection of ritual objects. Handle artifacts and detect intricate patterns, age-old symbols and lots of surprises. Design a one-of-a-kind mezuzah to adorn your home.
Where: Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge StreetWhen: 1:00 PM (Every Sunday)Who: Ages 5-10How: RSVP to [email protected]Cost: $15 per familyFor more info: http://www.eldridgestreet.org/ or call (212)219-0302
Sunday, January 2 - Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture
Visit over eighty interactive stations in two fun exhibitions for children: From Home to Home: Jewish Immigration to America and From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East. In From Home to Home, children pack small trunks, shop in a supermarket while decoding a new language, design a neighborhood and much more. Hunting for food, grinding wheat, and weaving cloth are just some of the exciting activities in From Tent to Temple. Anytime during your visit, join us in the art room for the art activities. This weeks activity is: Use little stones to create colorful mosaics; create a mini New York scene
Where: 515 W 20th St between 10th and 11th AvenuesWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Ages 5 - 12How: Just Show UpCost: $8For more info: http://www.cgjc.org; Strollers cannot be accommodated; No children under 5 years old will be admitted.
Monday, January 3 - Storytimes on Monday
Battery Park City Library at 4pm, ages 3-5; Ottendorfer at 11:15 & 1:30, ages 0-18months; Hamilton Fish Park: Write Now at 4pm, ages 5-12
Where: Battery Park City Library, 175 North End Avenue (at Murray Street); Ottendorfer 135 Second Avenue (near E. 8th St.); Hamilton Fish Park Library, 415 East Houston StWhen: Libraries are closed for Columbus DayWho: All agesHow: Just Show UpCost: Free
Tuesday, January 4 - Storytimes on Tuesday
Battery Park City Library at 11:30am, ages 0-18months; Ottendorfer Library at 4pm, ages 5-12; giggle at 4pm; Barnes & Noble at 11am, all ages
Where: See Info BelowWhen: n/aWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: BPC 175 North End Ave; Ottendorfer 135 2nd Ave; giggle, 120 Wooster Street; Barnes & Noble 97 Warren St
Wednesday, January 5 - Storytimes on Wednesday
Ottendorfer Library at 11:15 & 1:30, ages 1.5-3; Tompkins Square Library at 4, ages 3-5; Battery Park City Library at 10:30, ages 1.5-3; Hamilton Fish Park at 11am, ages 1.5-3 and 4pm, ages 5-12
Where: See Info BelowWhen: n/aWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: Ottendorfer, 135 2nd Ave.; Tompkins Square, 331 E. 10th St. at Ave B; Battery Park City; Hamilton Fish Park, 415 E Houston St
Wednesday, January 5 through Friday, January 7 - Wee-Arts at the Children's Museum of the Arts
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 PMWho: Ages 10 months to 3 1/2 yearsHow: Just show upCost: $22 per family (group of 3)For more info: www.cmany.org or (212) 274-0986
Wednesday, January 5 - Mini Mates Toddler Play Group
Stories, arts and crafts, music and free play provide an interactive and engaging time for your child.
Where: South Street Seaport Museum; 12 Fulton Street, 5th FloorWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Every Wednesday)Who: Ages 18 months to 3 years oldHow: Call (212) 748-8786 for more informationCost: Subscription charge per month: $50.00/child
Single day rate: $15.00/child
Member rate: $25.00/child per monthFor more info: http://www.seany.org/
Wednesday, January 5 - Little Explorers Club: Travel the World Together!
Children explore a new terrain each month, from the tops of the tallest mountains to the depths of the seas. The Little Explorers pack their bags, share stories, inspect artworks, and create crafts from around the globe.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17 Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3-5, accompanied by an adultHow: Call 212.620.5000 x274 to pre-registerCost: $10 /$5 (members)For more info: http://www.rmanyc.org/
Wednesday, January 5 through Thursday, January 6 - Free Trial Yoga Classes at Imagine Swimming!
These playful classes encourage self-expression as well as building social skills. Children will strengthen their bodies as they learn how to focus through breathing and relaxation techniques. Kids sing, draw and play yoga in our energy releasing classes.
Where:
Imagine Swimming is located at 40 Harrison Street, at GreenwichWhen: 3:30 PMWho: Wednesday, January 5th, 3:30pm for 4 - 6 year olds; Thursday, January 6th, 10:30am for Toddler Yoga (walkers through age 3 and their grownups), 11:30am for Mom & Baby Yoga.How: Call (212) 638-1444 or email [email protected] to registerCost: FreeFor more info: http://www.karmakidsyoga.com/
Thursday, January 6 - Storytimes on Thursday
Ottendorfer at 4, ages 3-6; Kumon at 11 & 1, ages 2-6(last Thurs of each month only); Strand Bookstore at 3:30, all ages
Where: See Info BelowWhen: Recurring WeeklyWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: Epiphany Branch Library, 228 E. 23rd St; Ottendorfer Library, 135 2nd Ave. at 8th St.; Kumon, 2 South End Ave; Strand Book Store, 822 Broadway
Thursday, January 6 - Tiny Poets Time at Poets House
Tots will take part in a variety of activities such as listening to readings, participating in sing-alongs and watching puppet shows—all of which will incorporate lessons on poetry and rhyme
Where: Poets House, 10 River Terrace (at Murray St)When: 10:00 AMWho: Ages 1-4How: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: http://poetshouse.org
Thursday, January 6 - The Yak Packers: Early Childhood Art
In this program that encourages collaboration, Yak Packers look, touch, and
explore together, then create projects inspired by Himalayan art.
explore together, then create projects inspired by Himalayan art.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th StreetWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2-4, accompanied by an adultHow: Just Show UpCost: $10.00 (Member Price: $5.00)For more info: http://www.rmanyc.org/
Thursday, January 6 - Films for Children at the New Amsterdam Library
Films for children
Where: New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray St.When: 4:00 PM (closed 11/11 & 11/25)Who: Ages 3-7How: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: 212-732-8186, nypl.org
January 8th through March 5th
Saturday, January 8 - Symphony Space's Just Kidding Series: 'Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company'
The excitement begins when a 10 ft cylinder slithers onto the stage and implodes, and before long the entire audience is playing catch with gigantic inflatable props! Suddenly, a globulating red cube takes on a life of its own, rolling, gliding, tumbling in synch to the music, right up to the edge of the stage. Now, a lovely ballerina dances a can-can, but her skirt starts to grow longer and longer, becoming a ball gown, then a balloon engulfing her, finally spiriting her away. Fast-paced, energetic, universally engaging and theatrically clever, Garbo and company mesmerize with imaginative imagery and artistic foolishness.
Where: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New YorkWhen: 11:00 AM (Second show at 2pm)Who: All AgesHow: Buy TicketsCost: ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27; KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17For more info: http://www.symphonyspace.org/
Sunday, January 9 - BYOK at the 92Y|Tribeca featuring The Suzi Shelton Band
Calling all kids who love to rock—The Suzi Shelton Band combines catchy tunes and hip musical sensibilities. Dance along to Suzi's latest collection of playful pop-rock tunes about real-life kid issues. Her prize-winning second CD, No Ordinary Day, includes her most requested songs, “Goin’ on a Road Trip,” “Scooter Boy” and “No Ordinary Day.” Young and old enjoy The Suzi Shelton Band; as Suzi says, "My shows are like a nightclub scene for kids except their parents are with them!" With awards from Parents' Choice, the Children's Music Web, iParenting Media and a 2007 Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications.
Where: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson StreetWhen: 11:00 AM (Every Sunday)Who: All AgesCost: $15 for both kids and adults, children under 2-years-old free.For more info: http://www.92y.org or call 212.601.1000
Sunday, January 9 - Arts & Crafts with Macaroni Kid at City Treehouse
Stop by to meet ME for 5 minutes or the entire 2 hours and unleash your child's inner artist. We will have colored macaroni for creating stylish necklaces & bracelets, tattoos, coloring sheets and more. Find out more about the Macaroni Kid website and weekly newsletter which lists the best family friendly events in your NYC neighborhood.
Where: City Treehouse, 129A W 20th St (between 6th & 7th Ave)When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Ages 3-6How: To register, call (212) 255-2050 or email [email protected]Cost: Free with AdmissionFor more info: http://www.citytreehouse.com/
Saturday, January 15 - Skyscraper Factories at the Skyscraper Museum
Families will learn about different factories still existing in New York City today, their designs, original functions, production methods, and current uses. Using a variety of materials, kids will get to be architects and builders of their own factories and explore what working and running a factory is like.
Where: The Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery PlaceWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:45 PMWho: Ages 7+How: Registration is required by Friday, Jan 14th by 5PM by emailing [email protected] or calling 212-945-6324.Cost: Suggested donation - $5For more info: http://www.skyscraper.org or call (212) 968- 1961
Sunday, January 16 - Explore wedding Traditions at The Ukrainian Museum
Explore Ukrainian wedding traditions through the Invitation to a Wedding exhibition. Decorate a traditional wedding rushnyk (ritual cloth) with a tree of life motif, sculpt dough birds for a korovai (wedding bread), and engage in other traditional crafts.
Where: The Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street (bet. 2nd and 3rd Aves.) New York, NY 10003When: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PMWho: Ages 5-12How: To register, call 212-228-0110 or send an e-mail to [email protected]Cost: $5/person ($3 for members)For more info: http://www.ukrainianmuseum.org
Friday, January 21 through Sunday, January 23 - Disney on Ice Princess Wishes
Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney as she whisks you through a collection of enchanting and beloved Disney stories. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And, watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true. Be sure to see this magical show where believing is just the beginning!
Where: Madison Square GardenWhen: n/aWho: All AgesHow: Click here to buy ticketsCost: Tickets starting at $12For more info: http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/
Saturday, January 22 - WINTER BREAK: COZY COMFORT FOODS at Whole Food
Turn those “brrrrs!” into “yums!” and join us as we whip up some winter comfort-food creations that will be sure to impress taste buds of all ages. On the Menu: “Snow Day” Potato Soup with Local Cheddar and Apple; Puffy Pizza Roll-Ups (Choose Your Own Toppings!); No-Bake “Hot Chocolate” Pie with Build-Your-Own Marshmallow Towers.
Where: Bowery Culinary Center at Whole Foods, 95 E Houston StWhen: varies by ageWho: Ages 2 to 5 (+1 caregiver), 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Ages 6 to 9 (drop-off class), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Ages 10 to 14 (drop-off class), 4:00 pm – 5:30Cost: $30 eachFor more info: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/
Saturday, January 22 - Hot Chocolate & Cookies at Taste Buds
Come catch a break from the winter chill as we take to the kitchen to make some cozy snacks. We'll warm up by making biscotti cookies and our very own unique hot chocolates from scratch!
Where: Taste Buds Kitchen, 109 W 27th StreetWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Second session at 10:45am)Who: Ages 5-8 yrs at 9:30am (drop off); Ages 2-4 yrs at 10:45am with caregiverHow: Register hereCost: $55For more info: http://www.tastebudscook.com/
Sunday, February 6 - Make Your Own Truffles! at Whole Foods
Book early - these fill up quickly! Ready for some serious chocolate overload?! Join us as we transform the Culinary Center into a busy chocolate factory, and learn how to make your very own batch of chocolate truffles from scratch. We’ll end on a sweet note by dipping and swirling our favorite fruits and cookies into warm, melty chocolate. Each student will take home a box of hand-rolled truffles—the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for someone special in your family! On the Menu: Hand-Rolled Chocolate Truffles; Chocolate Fondue.
Where: Bowery Culinary Center, 95 Houston StWhen: 12:00 PMWho: Ages 2-5 at 12:00 PM Ages 6-9 at 2:00 PM (drop-off class) Ages 10-14 at 4:00 PM (drop-off class)Cost: $30For more info: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/
Sunday, February 6 - The Itty Biddies CarnegieKids Concert
Bring your little ones to these free, interactive concerts, especially designed for children ages three to six, but fun for the whole family! Concerts feature songs, movement, and instrument demonstrations and create opportunities for musical creativity and play. The Itty Biddies' genre-defying sound has earned the group an avid following. Their interactive, energetic show takes children on a musical journey around the US and beyond through song and storytelling. The audience will dance at a hoedown, soar over imaginary rivers, and play instruments they didn’t know they had. The Itty Biddies' show is a joyful celebration for all, including parents and teachers!
Where: Arbons Arts Center at Henry Street Settlement, The Playhouse, 466 Grand St. New York, NYWhen: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PMWho: Ages 3-6How: Just Show UpCost: FreeFor more info: http://www.carnegiehall.org/
Saturday, February 19 through Sunday, February 27 - Kid's Week at Intrepid
Come in from the cold and get in on some unforgettable, educational family fun! Dynamic, interactive exhibits in our Exploreum Hall and a host of fun-filled, hands-on activities from our partners offer something for every member of your family - every day of the week - inside Intrepid during Kids Week 2011. From special guests and activities galore to our spectacular flight simulators and multimedia technology, Kids Week is action packed and filled with excitement. Each day features entertaining activities from local organizations and venues your kids will love.
Where: Intrepid MuseumWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Buy Tickets Online or Just Show upCost: Included with General AdmissionFor more info: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 6 - Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
The engines are busy preparing for the Island of Sodor's Lantern Festival when a big storm rolls into town, tearing down the decorations and making the light burning bright in the lighthouse break. How will the boats carrying the visitors make it to the Island in time for the Festival? There is lots of cleaning and fixing to be done for Thomas, Percy and other Island of Sodor friends. Through discovery, friendship and cooperation, Thomas finds a way to save the day – and the festival goes on as scheduled.
Where: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza New York, NYWhen: n/aWho: Ages 2.5-10How: Buy TicketsCost: $25-$79For more info: http://www.theateratmsg.com/
At the Theater
Ongoing Kid Friendly Performances
Angelina Ballerina The Musical
- Where: Vital Theatre Company, 2162 Broadway at 76th Street, 4th Floor (moving to The Union Square Theatre Jan 8th)
- Description: Everyone’s favorite mouse ballerina Angelina and all of her friends make the big jump from the television screen (on the PBS Kids series “Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps”) to the stage in this musical production.
- Who: Ages 3 to 12
- When: Saturdays & Sundays at 11am & 1pm
- Cost: $29.50; PREMIUM - $49.50 (first three rows)
Cinderella by the New York Theatre Ballet
- Where: French Institute/Florence Gould Hall, 55 E 59th ST, New York, NY
- Description: At only one hour in length this is perfectly suited to introduce children to the ballet. This well known story is performed in a sophisticated yet fun show.
- Who: Ages 3 to 12
- When: Feb 12th-13th
- Cost: $46
- Where: DR2 Theatre, 103 E 15th St
- Description: A celebration of friendship and family.
- Who: Ages 5 and up
- Cost: $39
The Flying Karamazov Brothers: World-Famous Comic Jugglers in 4 PLAY
- Where: Minetta LaneTheatre, 18 Minetta Lane
- Description: The eternally youthful, Obie Award–winning comedy jugglers keep a number of balls in the air—music, jokes and theatrical lunacy—with another anarchic production about the human condition—dumbed-down enough for a family-filled audience.
- Who: Ages 4 and up
- Cost: $25-$60
- Where: New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street
- Description: Now in the brand new family musical, Freckleface Strawberry, based on the beloved New York Times Best Selling book by celebrated actress Julianne Moore, you and your family can step inside the book's pages with Freckleface and friends as they learn to love the skin they're in.
- Who: All Ages
- Cost: Tickets from $39
- Where: New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street
- Description: This ode to soap was created by Fan Yang, 16-time Guinness record holder for blowing the biggest soap bubble, and it features the full spectrum of his artistry. This program includes magic, lighting effects and…bubbles: giant bubbles, walls of bubbles, bubbles within bubbles.
- Who: Ages 5 and up.
- Cost: $39.50–$64.50
- Where: Galli Theater
- Description: Hansel and Gretel are alone in the forest when they discover the famous Gingerbread House. Kids get to help them trick the wicked witch in this interactive and fun show!
- When: Jan 8-30, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm
- Who: All Ages
- Cost: $15/children, $20/adult
- Where: New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street
- Description:Tony Award–nominated actor John Tartaglia has charmed kids in Sesame Street, Johnny and the Sprites and Shrek the Musical, and made adults laugh as the original Princeton in Avenue Q. His new venture is a one-hour family musical that follows a group of fish on a hunt for underwater treasures. Along the way the friends encounter "jiving jellyfish," "a strong-willed sea horse" and "lovable Leonard the Octopus." Special effects, like an ocean floor created with black lights, will have young sea urchins swooning.
- Who: Ages 3 and up
- Cost: $39
- Where: Manhattan Children’s Theatre at 52 White Street (2 blocks south of Canal Street between Broadway & Church Streets)
- Description: In a fun new twist on the old kid’s favorite, a pair of bungling wolves try to outwit our fast-talking heroine on her way to Granny’s house.
- When: Jan 8 - Feb 28, Saturdays & Sundays at Noon & 2pm
- Who: All ages.
- Cost: $20 a ticket
- Where: Manhattan Children’s Theatre at 52 White Street (2 blocks south of Canal Street between Broadway & Church Streets)
- Description: This hilarious original comedy for all ages follows Lula Bell, a rambunctious little girl who takes it upon herself to save the world when Santa Claus goes missing.
- When: November 13, 2010 – January 2, 2011, Saturdays & Sundays at Noon & 2pm
- Who: All ages.
- Cost: $20 a ticket
- Where: Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Avenue at 63rd Street
- Description: The New York City Ballet's performance George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is the New York City Ballet is a breathtaking experience year after year. This magical production includes than 150 dancers and musicians dressed as marching soldiers, mischievous mice and waltzing snowflakes dancing around a glowing Christmas tree.
- David H. Koch Theater
- When: November 26th-January 2nd
- Who: All ages.
- Cost: Starting at $20 a ticket
- Where: Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E 15th St (between Union Square and Irving Place)
- Description: Come join the ultimate play date, and dance, stretch and giggle with your new BFF's - The Ohmies. Get your kids moving and let their imaginations run wild as they sing along to original music, hop like a grasshopper, slither like a snake, fly like a butterfly and help The Ohmies shake off the worries. Grow and glow with Bella Butterfly, Carlin Caterpillar and all of their friends on their way to surprise Mr. Sun and see their wish garden bloom.
- Who: All ages
- When: Jan 6-30
- Cost: $36
- Where: The Vineyard’s Dimson Theatre, 108 East 15th Street
- Description: A tot obsessed with eating pink cupcakes finds herself turning her favorite rosy hue (which still beats the stuffing out of getting fat) in this musical with book and lyrics by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann and music by John Gregor. Teresa K. Pond directs.
- Who: All ages.
- Cost: $29.50
- Where: ZINC BAR, 82 West 3rd Street, between Thompson and Sullivan Streets
- Description: The Quantum Eye is Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability and gentle humor blend with the audience to make for a different performance every time. Join Sam on a journey past the limits of possibility in a show you will never forget.
- Who: Ages 8+
- Cost: $47-77
- Where: The Theater at MSG
- Description:Wintuk is playful, musical, and bursts with the energy of the city and the magic of a wonderland. This seasonal story, featuring an international cast of 50 performers from Cirque du Soleil, will return in November for its final season in the heart of the city, to the delight of the whole family.
- When: Thru Jan 2nd
- Who: All ages.
- Cost: $30-$220 **Save 30% on tickets for kids 12 and under for all performances. SUNDAYS ARE KIDS DAYS!
Introducing a new show from PBS: 'The Wild Kratts'
PBS Kids has once again done what it does best: create fresh kids' programming that captivates, entertains and educates. All at the same time. The Wild Kratts, premiering on January 3, is an animated series based on the adventures of real life "creature adventurers" Chris and Martin Kratt.
Wild Kratts is an animated extension of the adventures of these two brothers, taking viewers along on their missions to locate, identify, and save wild animals across the globe. Along the way, they encounter villains, make friends, fly, swim, swing, climb and ...
Wild Kratts is an animated extension of the adventures of these two brothers, taking viewers along on their missions to locate, identify, and save wild animals across the globe. Along the way, they encounter villains, make friends, fly, swim, swing, climb and ...
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