With
a week-long break from school coming up thanks to the likes of George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln, you may be struggling to figure out how to occupy
your child’s time. Look no further than the Intrepid Museum’s Kids
Week 2012 from February 18-26 (10am-5pm daily). Each day brings
a different theme (and cool activities that come with), so pick the one that
tailors to your kiddo’s interest…or check them all out! —
Circus Weekend
Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19
Kick
off President’s Day weekend big top-style with special guests from the Ringling
Bros. Circus. Kids can also unleash their inner clown by checking out the
Circus Zone to learn how to juggle and spin plates. On Saturday, families can enjoy
a special advanced screening of the animated movie, The Pirates! Band of Misfits at 2:30pm. Space is limited so be
sure to get there early!
Space and Aviation Day
Monday, February 20
Monday
promises to be out-of-this-world! Today’s special guest is Mario Runco (1pm), a NASA astronaut who will give a presentation on what it’s like to
live and work in space. Other activities include a space capsule storytime and
appearances by Star Wars characters. Kids
can also witness flight demos with real life hawks, owls and ravens at 12pm and 2pm.
Broadway Day
Tuesday, February 21
Just
in time to kick-off the new Broadway season, the Intrepid is going all out and
setting up interactive displays all around the museum from some of our favorite
stage shows like Mary Poppins, Sister Act and Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark. At 2pm, catch a musical
performance by the cast of Million Dollar
Quartet. And don’t forget your camera—Spiderman
will be onsite at 2:45pm for a meet-and-greet.
Puppet Day
Wednesday, February 22
Today’s
events begin with face painting and paper bag puppet-making at 10am. To really wow you, the ultimate puppet celebrities from Sesame Street
Live will make appearances at both 12:30pm and 1pm. End your day with a sing-a-long by Puppetry Arts Theater and a themed
trivia game.
Sports Day
Thursday, February 23
Sure
to be a grand slam of a day. Members from the New York Rangers and the New York
Liberty and Knicks will lead exciting events like slap shot contests and street
team activities. At 1:30pm, tennis legend Patrick
McEnroe will offer free demos. And be sure to stick around for an impressive
helicopter landing on the flight deck by the United States Coast Guard.
Birthday Party Day
Friday, February 24
It’s
a day-long party and everyone is invited! Stop by the Coca-Cola Polar Bear
Bounce House and the Dave & Busters prize wheel to jumpstart the fun. The Gazillion Bubbles Show will start at
1pm, getting things nice and sudsy. Musical
performances by the Bari Koral Family Band will delight at 12pm and 2pm, along with the Voca
People at 3pm.
Safari Weekend
Saturday, February 25
and Sunday, February 26
The
final two days of Kids Week are sure to be wild! All weekend, enjoy displays from
the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium. The United States Coast Guard will
also provide informative water pollution and safe-swimming demos. And don’t
miss your chance to see a real-life penguin on Saturday at 12pm and 2pm.
Tickets are $24/adults,
$20/seniors (62 with valid ID), $17/veterans, $20/college students with college ID, $12/ children 3-6,
and $17/youth 7-17. U.S. Active Military, Retired US Military,
Children Under 3 – FREE. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex Pier 86, West 46th St. and 12th
Avenue, 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org.
PHOTO CREDIT: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
