Picks Of The Week: July 3-5

Thursday, July 3

Mad. Sq. Kids: Walter Martin
Madison Square Park
10:30am-11:30am
All Ages
Music fans should check out this special concert with Walter Martin, a multi-instrumentalist from the band The Walkmen. Martin will be performing songs from his new family album We’re All Young Together, which features collaborations with members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the National. Free

Friday, July 4

Spiders Alive
American Museum of Natural History
10am-5:45pm (museums hours, timed entry)
All Ages
Did you know that spiders evolved more than 300 million years ago? For the bravest of little learners, the American Museum of Natural History is opening an exhibit all about arachnids. “Spiders Alive!” will investigate the anatomy, behavior, defense mechanisms, venom, silk, habitat, and more from the eight-legged critters, who are among the most versatile creatures in the world! Children $16, Adults $22

Families Celebrate the Fourth of July!
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
10am-6pm
All Ages
Create lasting memories for this year’s July 4th at the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library. This educational family day will incorporate historically themed activities like the Independence Day Scavenger Hunt, a live concert by the Hudson River Ramblers, and an arts and crafts session where youngsters can decorate their tri-corner hats! Free with museum admission; Children get free admission all day

Celebrate July 4th
Prospect Park
12pm-6pm
All Ages
Have some fun this Independence Day at Prospect Park, which is hosting fun, themed activities to commemorate the holiday. Kids can learn about “Eagle as Icon”  at the Audubon Center or “Declare Independence” at Leffert’s Historic House. Other regular programming includes the children’s carousel, Blooming Naturalists, Nature on the Go, and Animal Encounter! Prices vary per activity; events at the Audubon Center are free. 

Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
Museum hours
Ages 4 and up
For 75 years, Madeline, that spunky French schoolgirl with plenty of attitude, has been an inspiration for children everywhere. In honor of creator Ludwig Bemelmans and that remarkable anniversary, the New-York Historical Society is hosting the “Madeline in New York” exhibition, a collection of drawings from all six of the Madeline books and some of Bemelmans’ other notable work. Free with museum admission

Madeline in New York: Family Day
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
10am-6pm
All Ages
Celebrate the museum’s newest exhibition, “Madeline in New York,” with an ultra awesome family day! This unforgettable event will include a Meet and Greet with Madeline, exhibit audio guide, Madeline temporary tattoos, and activities like Build the Eiffel Tower, Madeline and Friends Finger Puppets, and Write-Your-Own Madeline stories.  Free with museum admission; Children get free admission all day

Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6

The Little Mermaid
Galli Theater
2pm
Ages 4-8
Dive into a performance full of creatures, magic, and the ocean at Galli Theater’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” A unique twist on the beloved fairytale, the show follows a young mermaid who falls in love with a prince and wants to be made human. What price will she pay the Sea Witch for a pair of legs? Don’t miss a special after-show workshop every Saturday! Children $15, Adults $20