Looking for some activity inspiration for the week ahead? Just check out our "Picks of the Week" blog, in which our listings editor Sandy Krulwich picks her favorite family events for each day of the week, whether it's a workshop, special story time for kids, or a musical performance. See this week's picks after the jump.
Monday,
November 7
The Life of Leonardo da Vinci at NYPL Webster Branch
1465
York Avenue
4pm
Kids 5-12 will learn about the fascinating life and inventions of Leonardo da
Vinci. Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, tickets are on a
first come, first served basis starting at 3pm.
Pingu The
Swiss Penguin Stop-Motion at Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court Street
4pm
Interpret this sans dialogue tale of a very lovable penguin named Pingu. This international hit is sure to steal the heart of every age!
Tuesday,
November 8
How to Find the Right Camp
at Azure
333
East 91st Street
6-8pm
New York Family is
sponsoring a free seminar with Renee Flax, guru of all-things camp, along with
two distinguished camp veterans — Sam Borek of Woodmont
Day Camp and Jem Sollinger of Camp Laurel — to discuss the day camp and sleep-away
camp experience. Space is limited, RSVP now!
Wednesday, November 9
Fairy Tale Story Time at NYPL Kips Bay Branch
446 Third Avenue
3:30pm
Who doesn't love a happy ending? Fairy tale stories for kids ages 3 to 11 years old.
Thursday, November 10
Tech For Tots: Drawing With Light at Sony Wonder Technology
Lab
550 Madison Avenue
1-2:30pm
Learn different photography techniques! Pre-K to
kindergarten kiddos can create their very own light drawing using an LED
flashlight and digital camera. Registration
begins on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 so hurry if you're interested!
Friday,
November 11
Canstruction Exhibit and Design Competition at World
Financial Center
220
Vesey Street
10am–6pm
You won't believe it until you see
it—over 100,000 full cans of food transformed into fanciful, mind-boggling
sculptures. The food will later be donated to those in need. Visitors to the
free exhibit are encouraged to support City Harvest by donating cans of high
quality food (tuna, beans, vegetables). Help them reach a goal of 200,000 items
this year!
Saturday, November 12
Lolli-Pops: The
Orchestra — A Happy Family at The Little Orchestra Society
330
West 42nd Street, 12 floor
10am or 11:30am
You and your tot can enjoy classical music together in the cutest way possible! Best for ages 3-5.
Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup
20 Randall's Island
10am-10pm
HP fans, unite! Come to the coolest, caped event in town
where over 2,000 broom-riding athletes from 100 international college and high
school teams will compete. Get your fill of owl demos, Bertie Botts beans and
of course…Quidditch!
Sunday,
November 13
Cinderella at Florence Gould Hall
55 East 59th
Street
11am, 1pm, 3:30pm
What better way to introduce your wee ones to dance (with a hint of fairy tale whimsy), than to see New York Theatre Ballet's new, accessible rendition of Cinderella? This funny one-hour performance, complete with dazzling costumes by the Met Opera's Sylvia Nolan, is the perfect kick-off to the NYTB's "Once Upon A Ballet" Series.
EatSleepPlay Opens At Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd
Street
Aimed to teach youth essential facts about nutrition, Z's, and exercise—families can discover how to live a healthier lifestyle in a fun and fresh way! Check out this brand new (and permanent) exhibit during the premiere weekend. Best for ages 2-10 years.
