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, September 19
Ezra Jack Keats Workshops at NYPL Webster Branch
1465 York Avenue
4pm
In
this workshop presented by The Jewish Museum, kids ages 4-8 are invited to
create their own masterpieces inspired by Keats’ classic illustrations. Registration
limited. Call 212-288-5049.
Tuesday,
September 20
Thalia Kids’ Book Club: An
Evening with Brian Selznick
2537
Broadway, Symphony Space
6pm
Brian
Selznick, author of The Invention of Hugo
Cabret will talk about his newest adventure narrative, Wonderstruck. (Bonus: NYF’s July cover mom, Emily Mortimer, will be
at the event, too!)
Wednesday,
September 21
Wednesdays in Teardrop
Park
Teardrop Park – Battery Park City
3:30-5:30pm
Every
Wednesday afternoon through the end of October, kids ages 5-11 can create
original projects (a new one each week!) and make new friends at this weekly
drop-in activity.
Thursday,
September 22
Time Capsule at CMA
182 Lafayette Street
1-6pm
Help
complete CMA’s 182 Lafayette Street’s creative time capsule
as they celebrate the final days at their current location.
The Affordable Art Fair
7 West 34th Street (Near Fifth Avenue)
1-9pm
Tonight kicks off the four-day extravaganza of contemporary art that is The
Affordable Art Fair. From 4-8pm, the family can enjoy
free admission and little ones can make artsy balloon works in the
LittleCollector Kid’s Lounge.
Friday,
September 23
Dumbo Arts Festival
Various Locations
6-9pm
‘Tis a creative weekend! (Are you ready for it?) Tonight launches the three-day
Dumbo Arts Fest, which has a special kiddie component for the first time ever.
Sidewalks will be turned into stages and the streets into galleries…over 500
artists from different disciplines will be in attendance.
Saturday,
September 24
7th Annual
Smithsonian
Museum
Day
Various
Museums
For one day only, various museums including The Children’s
Museum of Manhattan, The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and The Brooklyn Museum
will open their doors to allow the public free access to their exhibits. Gratis
admission applies to you and one guest.
Sunday,
September 25
Harmony on the Hudson
Wagner Park
12-6pm
One of Battery Park City’s greatest family events, this free afternoon of
street games, art fun and musical musings (Baby Loves Salsa, Tom Chapin &
Friends) is sure to delight the whole brood.
Bubble Do The Beatles Concert
Carroll Park
4pm
Cap off the Concert Series at Carroll
Park with
a performance by indie-soundin’, Bubble…Beatles-style!
