Five Things To Do Right Now At…The Children’s Museum of Manhattan

CMOM is the place where families of all backgrounds come to learn, play and grow together. Their groundbreaking exhibits, innovative programs and first class performances bring the excitement of creativity and discovery to your child the minute he or she walks through the door.

1. New Special Hours: Let the fun begin from 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Friday and Sundays, with special extended hours every Saturday from 10am-7pm.

2. The Grinch’s Holiday Workshop: Get ready! Get set! Sock skate! The Grinch’s Holiday Workshop returns with an all new sock-skating rink made of synthetic ice. Also featured are hands-on Dr. Seuss-inspired art projects, appearances by the Grinch costume character and daily readings of all Dr. Seuss’s classics. Open now through the end of the year.

3. You Make the Call: CMOM and the National Football League (NFL) want you to learn to be an NFL Official, with a new interactive experience that offers an exclusive look into the world of NFL referees. The multimedia exhibit and program opens on January 8^th. It’s your chance to meet current and former NFL players and officials! Stay tuned for more information on who will participate in the exhibit programs, clinics and activities.

4. The Changing Beat of 125^th Street: Along with The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, a new visitor experience will exhibit original artifacts with a complementary series of live daily performances and hands-on workshops to explore the vibrant jazz culture of Harlem in the 1920s-1940s. Children will be provided the opportunity to learn about jazz –a truly American music genre– and its emphasis on imagination, self-expression, collaboration, and improvisation.

Kids enjoy CMOM’s new GeatPlayGrow health initiative curriculum!

5. New early childhood health curriculum for families developed with the National Institutes of Health–EatPlayGrow: The latest science and research from the NIH with CMOM’s creative educational approach teaches kids and their parents how to make healthy choices in areas of nutrition, physical activity, and sleep; all through interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate art-making, storytelling, music and movement activities into fun, hands-on educational lessons. Download EatPlayGrow here!

HudsonWay Immersion School

A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;