Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

Dan Zanes will be performing at Symphony Space this Saturday. Photo by Gala Narezo via symphonyspace.org

Trick or treat! In celebration of Halloween this Friday, our event picks include several eerily entertaining All Hallows’ Eve extravaganzas, as well as a classic concert and a Mozart opera specifically geared toward children. Terrifyingly terrific times await at these ghoulish gatherings. Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 31

The 24th Annual Children’s Halloween Parade
Washington Square Arch
3pm-6pm
Families with children ages 3 through 12 are welcome to march in the 24th annual Children’s Halloween Parade. NYU and Community Board 2 will host the city’s largest free kid’s parade beginning at Washington Square Arch and concluding at LaGuardia Place. A brass band, costumed characters, and circus performers will guide kids along the parade route. Afterwards, there will be free candy bags, games, and rides for all marchers. Dress in costume! Free

Asphalt Screams
Asphalt Green
4pm-6pm
Bring the kids to Asphalt Green for its annual Halloween event, Asphalt Screams. This spooky sports celebration will includes activities like Zombie Freeze Tag and a soccer shootout. The first 400 kids to arrive will receive a complimentary goody bag. The event is free and open to the public, but a $20 donation per family is suggested; all proceeds go towards the Fit Kids Fit City Campaign.

Halloween Celebration
American Museum of Natural History
4pm-7pm
Spend Friday afternoon amidst the wonders of the natural world at the American Museum of Natural History’s Halloween Celebration. All ages will enjoy trick-or-treating, a magic show starring Robert Austin, live musical performances from the David Grover Band and Louie & Subanda, origami making, and much more. Tickets are $12 per person.

Beginning Saturday, November 1

The Magic Flute
New Victory Theater
Various times
Starting this Saturday, South Africa’s Isango Ensemble will present their adaptation of The Magic Flute at the New Victory Theater. Mozart’s classic opera will be re-imagined with percussion and African costumes during this two-hour performance. Ages 8 and up will find this award-winning production enthralling and powerful. This opera will be sung in English. Tickets start at $15. Runs through Sunday, November 9.

Saturday, November 1

Dan Zanes Song Gusto Hour
Symphony Space
11am
Get ready to sing along with Dan Zanes during the Dan Zanes Song Gusto Hour at Symphony Space! Children of all ages can bring an instrument and join the Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter as he sings some of his classic tunes in a casual atmosphere. Tickets are $26 for adults and $16 for kids.

Brooklyn BabyFEST & Family Jam
Brooklyn Expo Center
12-4pm
Come out to this great expo for expectant and new parents! Create your registry, demo some of the best baby products on the market, kick back and get pampered, and enter to win incredible raffle prizes. Plus–check out seminars with the experts on everything from “New Dad Boot Camp” to “Baby Sleep 101.”

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

That's Mandarin

That's Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese language schools in China. With a unique approach to language learning and our own in-house teaching methodologies; we aim to be not only the most experienced, but also one of the best Mandarin schools in China! We focus on providing the smoothest service and the best teaching experience to all our students; no matter whether they are studying Chinese online with our innovative online language learning system or at one of our Chinese language schools in China. Founded in 2005, That&rsquo;s Mandarin has been delivering excellence in Chinese teaching for over 15 years to more than 30,000 students of different nationalities. We now have schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with plans to open more locations in more cities soon.&nbsp; &nbsp; COURSE INFO&nbsp; Learn Chinese online and enjoy private online classes with our professional native Chinese teachers anytime, anywhere. Our Online Chinese Course is perfect for students abroad who want to learn Chinese remotely. Besides, online Chinese classes are also a great opportunity for those who don&rsquo;t have enough time to come to our Mandarin school. By using That&rsquo;s Mandarin special learning platform, you can have online Mandarin classes with our teachers anytime and anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp; We Offer：&nbsp; &bull; Standard Chinese Course&nbsp; &bull; HSK Preparation Course&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Kids&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Corporate Clients&nbsp; &nbsp; All lessons are private Chinese classes with certified native Chinese teachers with 24/7 access to our online system.&nbsp; For every new student we offer a free trial lesson with us.&nbsp; &nbsp; Online Classes Content:&nbsp; &nbsp; REAL-LIFE PRACTICE&nbsp; &bull; Communication skills&nbsp; &bull; Speaking practice&nbsp; &bull; Real-life situations&nbsp; &bull; Modern Chinese expressions&nbsp; &nbsp; LANGUAGE LEARNING&nbsp; &bull; HSK Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Daily Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Useful Grammar&nbsp; &bull; Set Phrases&nbsp; &bull; Slang &amp; Idioms&nbsp; &nbsp; CULTURAL ELEMENTS&nbsp; &bull; Chinese culture&nbsp; &bull; Natural wonders&nbsp; &bull; Famous sights&nbsp; &bull; Festivals &amp; traditions&nbsp; &bull; Classic literature, opera &amp; art&nbsp; &nbsp; HEATED DISCUSSIONS&nbsp; &bull; Discovering interesting topics&nbsp; &bull; Discussing global topics&nbsp; &bull; Social phenomena&nbsp; &bull; Cultural differences&nbsp; &nbsp; How&nbsp;much?&nbsp; The price starts at $24. &nbsp; When?&nbsp; The schedule depends on your availability as the course is fully customized.&nbsp; &nbsp; Where?&nbsp; We use our in-house digital platform NihaoCafe to help you connect with your teacher, review class notes, and schedule classes.&nbsp; &bull; Online Chinese Class content and teacher&rsquo;s notes automatically get recorded into the system, so it&rsquo;s easy to review your classes&nbsp; &bull; There&rsquo;s a huge teaching resource database, so you can prepare for your future online Chinese classes in advance&nbsp; &bull; There is an online course arrangement system that manages your booked Chinese classes &ndash; to guarantee that wherever you are, you and your teachers can stay informed about the online Mandarin class schedule and changes&nbsp; &bull; Teachers can also add their own courseware including webpages, PowerPoint presentations, videos, etc. into the system anytime&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Our professional IT team is online 24 hours a day, ready to solve any unexpected issues&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CONTACT: &nbsp; Website: https://www.thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; Email: [email protected]&nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: +86 10 8448 9799&nbsp;