Friday The 13th Activities For a Spooky, Fun-Filled Day

Friday the 13th has always been an unofficial “holiday” throughout the years; movies, books, and stories have turned the day into one to watch out for. The number 13 has long-been associated with bad luck: It is considered just beyond completeness, as there are 12 months in a year, 12 tribes of Israel, and even 12 disciples of Jesus. If you are someone who is superstitious or even if you’re a skeptic, you have to agree that diving into the spooky vibe of Friday the 13th is always a fun alternative to your typical Friday, especially when you can get your children in on the fun as well. Throughout Manhattan, there are events going on in honor of the not-so-lucky day, and you can even bring the fun into your own home. Check out some of these must-dos in order to have a day full of spookiness.

Go on a Ghost Tour

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, what better way to get into the spooky spirit than going on a ghost tour through Greenwich Village? With a place like Manhattan, full of rich history, there are bound to be some phantoms looming around. In this 90-minute tour, you will get to visit the house of Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and even the site of the Triangle Factory Fire, where nearly 150 people died. Don’t have time to go on the tour? You can download their app and see which ghosts are roaming around wherever you go! Tour begins at 8pm and meets at Washington Square Park, adults $25, children (under 12) $20. Tickets available online. nyghosts.com
Throw a "Friday the 13th" Themed Party

Parties are always a fun excuse to celebrate. Bake black cupcakes, decorate the house with spooky decorations, drink ghoulish punch, and more. It’s a Halloween party in the middle of April: Now, how cool is that? Throw a “Friday the 13th”-themed trivia game and try and guess what objects are considered lucky or not so lucky. Serve foods that are considered to be unlucky, such as eggs or white cheese. Make it even more geared towards the theme and only invite 12 people in order to have a total of 13 people in attendance. ehow.com
Have a “Scary” Movie Marathon

For those looking for a more relaxed Friday the 13th night, get the whole family together and hold a movie marathon packed with all of your favorite scary movies. Watch the adventures of the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus or the quirky, yet creepy story of the Addams Family.
Adopt a Pet From an Animal Shelter

Why not take this “unlucky” day and make it a lucky one for the pets at your local animal shelter? There are plenty of animals looking for loving homes. Take it to the next level and find a black cat to bring home. To find your nearest animal shelter, check out aspca.org
Feng Shui Your Home

Bring more luck into your and your family’s life by feng shui-ing your home. Rearrange the furniture and do some spring cleaning to bring a more harmonious energy into your environment. Plus, get the kids involved by having them move around the lighter objects and see where they want to place things throughout the house. thespruce.com

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.

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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;

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