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Harry Potter: A History of Magic at the New York Historical Society
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the New York Historical Society will be showcasing a collection of century-old rare books, manuscripts, and magical objects as well as original drawings by J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter illustrator, Jim Kay. Harry Potter: A History of Magic will be on display from October 5, 2018-January 27, 2019, nyhistory.org
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“Art, Artists & You” At Children's Museum of Manhattan
This exhibition may have opened June 2, but the museum keeps adding to it, and will continue to add through the fall! Art, Artists & You is both an exhibition and an interactive space. Kids and their parents can harness art as a means of expressing identity, whether it’s through stop-motion animation, model crafting, or a wall hanging collaboration.
Children can build paper-pulp sculptures, three-dimensional cardboard models, or found-object forts as well as try crocheting, weaving, knitting, beading, and stuffed-animal or soft-sculpture crafting. There are tech offerings too: Green screen video filming, invention kits, three-dimensional printer pens, and more. “Art, Artists & You” features four artists-in-residence; they will change in September. “Art, Artists & You” runs through December 31, 2018. cmom.org
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A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman's at the Museum of the City of New York
Explore the beginnings and influences of the artist who created one of the most popular little bears in the literary world, Corduroy. Don Freeman documented different aspects of New York City through his artwork and published works like Corduroy, Pet at the Met, and Hattie the Backstage Bat, among others. A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York opens fall 2018, mcny.org
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Everything is Connected: Art and Conspiracy at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Find out how art and conspiracies are intertwined in the Everyone is Connected: Art and Conspiracy exhibition at the Met. From crooks to UFOs, explore western conspiracies through paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more. Everyone is Connected: Art and Conspiracy will run from September 18, 2018-January 6, 2019, metmuseum.org
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Andy Warhol From A to B and Back Again at the Whitney
Explore one of the most recognizable American artists, Andy Warhol, and how his work has varied over time. Kids will love iconic images like his Campbell’s soup can. From the beginning of his career to the end, experience the largest monographic exhibition to date at the Whitney. Andy Warhol From A to B and Back Again will run from November 12, 2018-March 31, 2019, whitney.org
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See MoreBroadway Dance Center Children and Teens
<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>
Monster Mini Golf
<p>Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique &ldquo;WEIRD Radio&rdquo; station&rdquo; and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.</p>
Adventuring Portal
<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D.</p> <p>Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp;</p> <p>All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>