Picks of the Week: October 15-21

Photo by Mykl Roventine

This week brings with it an assortment of parties, performances, and concerts to get kids through the month. Here’s what’s on our event-radar for this week.

Tuesday, October 16

G & T 101: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Gifted Education In NYC
District 30 Office
6:30pm-8pm
Our editor, Eric Messinger, will be moderating a “G&T 101” parents panel on raising a gifted child in the city. distinguishing qualities of the various G & T schools, how admissions works, and other related issues. To receive 50% off the ticket price, use the code NYFAMILY12.

Wednesday, October 17

AMNH’s Family Party
American Museum of Natural History
5pm-7:30pm
AMNH’s 19th Annual Family Party will feature a live animal show, Buddy from the children’s television show Dinosaur Train, and a magic show with Magic Al. Tickets start at $175 for adults and $85 for children.

“Ring A Ding Ding”
The New Victory Theater
Various times
The London stage company Oily Cart presents “Ring A Ding Ding,” a dynamic show about a girl named Alice in search of her lost dog. Audience participation encouraged! Musical accompaniment by George the Music Man. Runs through November 11. Suitable for children ages 3 through 5. Tickets start at $14.

Saturday, October 20

The Grinch’s Holiday Workshop
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
10am-5pm
Opening this weekend, CMOM’s Grinch’s Holiday Workshop would please even the Grinch himself. Activities include story time readings of classic Dr. Seuss books, a sleigh ride with Max the Dog, and Who-ville related arts and crafts. Runs through January 6. Free with museum admission.

McGraw-Hill Carnegie Kids’ ClassNotes
The Performance Project at University Settlement
11:30am
Music comes to life during this interactive, free concert-class taught by professional musicians. Kids ages 3 through 6 will learn all about classical music in only 45 minutes!

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Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>

Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>