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Great Kid-Friendly March Events in Manhattan By mia salas
MICHAEL & THE ROCKNESS MONSTERS March 7 Michael & The Rockness Monsters present an interactive, super galactic, funk-inspired, rock ‘n’ roll experience for families at this energetic concert. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, your little ones will love the humor and catch melodies. Atrium events are also celebratory, yet relaxed and suitable for most audiences, but you can also borrow sensory supports so your kiddos with special needs can enjoy the show as well! Free, 11 am-12 pm. David Rubenstein Atrium, 61 West 62nd St., New York, NY 10023, lincolncenter.org
TWIST & TWIRL COOKIES CLASS March 7 Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious, swirled cookies! In this family cooking class, kids ages 6 to 8 will work together with their caregivers to make a festive cookie. Learn how to get a perfect swirl pattern with rainbow sprinkles on the outside, among other delicious secrets that make for great baking. $45 per kid with one caregiver, 9-10 am. Taste Buds Kitchen, 109 West 27th St., New York, NY 10001, tastebudskitchen.com
MOCACREATE: VINTAGE FAMILY ALBUMS March 7 and 21 Illustrate and then “vintage-fy” beloved family memories by aging them with tea and coffee at this MOCACREATE session. Use vintage photos of old families, buildings, and Chinatowns long gone as your inspiration. Then showcase your masterpiece in a personalized scrapbook filled with your favorite things. Free, 2-5 pm. Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St., New York, NY 10013, mocanyc.org
NYCRUNS SPRING FLING 5K & 10K March 8 As the weather warms up, it’s time to head outside and get active! What better way to get back into the outdoors active groove than with the NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K? Enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson, free finish line photos and videos, and a fueling spread of bagels, fresh fruit and more. Run for fun as a family, or jump into the competition. There’s even an age group award in the 5K for your little ones, ages 9 and under! $50 through March 5, $60 on race day, 8 am 5K, 9:15 am 10K. Riverside Park, 108th Street and Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025, nycruns.com
GIRLS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DAY March 14 In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Museum invites your family to the sixth annual Girls in Science and Engineering Day. Enjoy hands-on experiences, exciting demonstrations and engaging discussions provided by sciencebased organizations, college programs and New York City public school students. Although the program celebrates girls and women in science, all are encouraged to attend this museum-wide event. Free with pre-registration, 11 am-3 pm. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, intrepidmuseum.org Erika Kapin Photography
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum with the Girls in Science and Engineering Day on March 14.
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PI DAY AND NIGHT 2020 March 14 Head to the Museum for pi-themed
