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from New York Family March 2020

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Great Kid-Friendly March Events in Manhattan

By m ia salas

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H & TH SS ST S March 7 ichael & The ockness onsters present an interactive, super galactic, funk-inspired, rock ‘n’ roll experience for families at this energetic concert. ecommended for ages 2 to 5, your little ones will love the humor and catch melodies. trium 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

T ST & T S SS 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

T : V T G BU S March 7 and 21 Illustrate and then “vintage-fy” beloved family memories by aging them with tea and coffee at this O E TE session. Use vintage photos of old families, buildings, and hinatowns 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

U S SP G G 5 & 10 March 8

s 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 NY UNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K? Enjoy beautiful views of the udson, free finish line photos and videos, and a fueling spread of bagels, fresh fruit and more. un 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 arch 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

G S S D G G D March 14 In celebration of Women’s istory onth, the useum 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 ity public school students. lthough 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

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activities, including hythmic otations, o ath’s signature giant hula-hooping contest. Pi Day events also coincide with the first-ever UNES O International Day of athematics, so you can be guaranteed a day of educational fun for your family. Starting at 6:30 pm, keep the festivities going with Pi Night: try out the new “Pi Detector,” enjoy pi-themed refreshments, and even participate in a giant group demonstration of the meaning of pi! Free with useum admission, $35 Pi Night, 10 am-5 pm and 6:30-9 pm. MoMath, 11 East 26th St., New York, NY 10010, momath.org

ST B D G D T V T : S S ST S B J B U D U B S ( J B ) March 14 Join museum staff in the imagiN TIONS ctivity enter classroom for a storybook reading of SkySisters, by Jan Bourdeau Waboose. Kids will love the story of these two sisters who journey across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits’ midnight dance, alongside the spectacular illustrations by Brian Deines. fterwards, little ones will get to make an art project related to the book to take home. Free, 1-2 pm. National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center, 1st Floor imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, americanindian.si.edu

ST. P T ’S D T arch 17 Show off your best green outfit on St. Patty’s Day at this holiday gathering. Join friends and Battery Park ity uthority staff for tea and sweets. Whether you’re Irish or not, all are welcome! Free, 2-4 pm. Battery Park City, 200 Rector St., New York, NY 10280, bpca.ny.gov

The classic tale of Treasure Island comes to life in puppetry at the New Victory Theater from March 20 to 29.

T D March 20 There will surely be something for everyone at ecreation Day! Enjoy an afternoon with your family playing jumbo games, getting crafty and creative with art activities, and lots more. Fill up your Friday with playful, active, and imaginative fun. Free, 12-3:30 pm. J. Hood Wright Recreation Center, 351 Fort Washington Ave., New York, NY 10033, nycgovparks.org

T SU S D arch 20-29 Bring your family for a puppet theater performance in this rendition of Treasure Island! Follow the adventures of cabin boy Jim awkins as he battles the high seas. an Jim solve the mystery of aptain Flint’s buried treasure? Or will he walk the plank? From ilan’s famed arlo olla & Sons arionette ompany, kids ages 8 and up will get a kick out of this show. Tickets start at $17, multiple showtimes. The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036, newvictory.org

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By Mia Salas

P ZZ P T SS March 3 Bring your little chefs to the Kitchen to learn how to make worldfamous mini pizzas. aster the perfect dough with yeast, whole wheat and honey, then move onto the yummy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and oregano. This family class is for kids ages 2 to 5, making it a great (and delicious!) activity for your real little ones. $45 per kid with one caregiver, 1:30-2:30 pm. Taste Buds Kitchen, 109 West 27th St., New York, NY 10001, tastebudskitchen.com

T S T March 5-29 s arch is Women’s istory onth, head to the New York Transit useum to celebrate Women in Transit! There are three programs for kids: Transit Tots for ages 2 to 5, istory on Wheels for all ages, and the Discovery oom for ages 2 to 5. ear transitthemed stories, make discoveries and learn fun facts and explore transitthemed stations through play. Free with useum admission, Transit Tots: Thursdays arch 5-26, 10:15-11:15 am, istory on Wheels: Weekends arch 7-29, 11:30 am and 2 pm, Discovery oom: Weekends arch 7-29, 11:30 am and 3:30 pm. New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, NY 11201, nytransitmuseum.org

P G U March 7 Get ready for a family performance that explores identity, ethnicity and culture. Paige in Full is a visual mix-tape that blends poetry, dance, visual arts, and music to tell the tale of a multicultural girl growing up

MasterChef Junior Live!

March 13 The culinary hit TV show aster hef Junior is taking the stage in Brooklyn! The family-friendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations, challenges with past aster hef Junior contestants and an overall immersive audience experience, fun for all ages. Tickets start at $29.50, 6 pm, doors open at 5 pm. Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, kingstheatre.com

in Baltimore. Before the performance, sign up for an interactive hip hop workshop that will get you moving and grooving! Performance only: $14, $10 embers, $8 Kids, $6 ember Kids, Free for Teens, Performance and Workshop: $22, $15 embers, $13 Kids, $9 ember Kids, Free for Teens, 1 pm workshop, 2:15 pm performance. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, Queens, NY 11354, flushingtownhall.org

JUST DD G: SQU ST U D P TS March 14 mischievous squirrel steals Sylvie’s favorite piece of clothing when she’s hanging up her laundry in the backyard! Will Sylvie rescue her underpants and discover the magic within herself? The Gottabees’ stories reflect children’s everyday aspirations, concerns, and emotional experiences. Through wordless puppetry action and live music, your family will discover something imaginative and new. $17, $14 embers, 11 am and 2 pm. Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, symphonyspace.org

ST T TH B G : TH T D TH S US March 14

e’s a tall man who likes to fix things. She’s a small mouse who likes to find things. ould this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Find out at this storytime with ara Bergman as she reads her children’s book, “The Tall an and the Small ouse”, illustrated by Birgitta Sif. Free, 11 am-12 pm. Books Are Magic, 225 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231, booksaremagic.net

T S TH SH D March 15

hickenshed NY returns with an encore presentation of Tales From the Shed, its interactive and inclusive show for young kids and their families. ecommended for ages 0 to 6, kids of all abilities will love hanging out with Lion Down, Preston, Blurgh and all their furry friends. With stories, songs and dancing, these relaxed performances are right up your little one’s alley! $15,

1 pm and 3 pm. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Avenue South, Corona, Queens, NY 11368, queenstheatre.org

H D SS March 21 In the spirit of “ arch adness,” architectural features of skyscrapers will be pitted against each other and young architects will have to choose which ones will rise to the top. Designed for ages 5 and up, this family workshop will encourage creativity, imagination and outside-the-box thinking! $5 per kid, Free for members, SVP requested, 10:30-11:45 am. The Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280, skyscraper.org

B SS D D P- March 21-22 Visitors of all ages can drop into the Educational Lab in the all of uman Origins to celebrate the wonders of the brain. Learn how the brain evolved in animals, chat with neuroscientists, participate in hands-on activities, and explore how our perception of color can change our minds and influence our actions, inspired by the new exhibition, “The Nature of olor”. Free with useum admission, 12-5 pm. Hall of Human Origins Educational Library, American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5102, amnh.org S T & SP P P-UP March 22

ome hungry to the Sweet & Spicy Pop-up! hoose treats from a curated selection of artisanal spice and sweet-makers. There will be everything from creatively handmade sweet toasted marshmallows and stuffed cookies, to flaming hot sauces and salsas, and freshly made wood-fired spicy pepperoni pizzas, fiery empanadas, more! Free admission, costs vary for food, 10 am-5:30 pm. Grand Bazaar NYC, 100 West 77th St., New York, NY 10024, grandbazaarnyc.org iz inder Discover the imaginative world of “Squirrel Stole My Underpants” on March 14, part of the Just Kidding series at Symphony Space.

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