Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

Disney Live will present "Three Classic Fairy Tales" at the Theater at Madison Square Garden beginning this Wednesday. — Beginning this Wednesday Disney Live will present “Three Classic Fairy Tales” at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Hope everyone had a festive holiday weekend! This week we have a fresh mix of family-pleasing events with a celebration of spring birds, wondrous classical music, a rousing Scottish parade, and some farm-themed carnival fun. Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 7-Sunday, April 12

Spring Wings Week
Wave Hill
Various times
Celebrate spring birds at Wave Hill’s Spring Wings Week, filled with bird-inspired activities and arts and crafts, as well as drop-in science explorations, live bird demonstrations, and family walks. Explore Wave Hill’s woodlands on birding walks with naturalist Gabriel Willow; meet live birds such as the eastern screech owl, the American kestrel, and red-tailed hawk; and delve into owls’ diets at owl pellet dissection workshops. $25 per one child and one adult for art workshops; science drop-in sessions and demos are free with grounds admission.

Wednesday, April 8-Sunday, April 12

Disney Live: Three Classic Fairy Tales
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Various times
Disney princesses Cinderella, Belle, and Snow White meet Disney favorites Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in “Three Classic Fairy Tales,” presented by Disney Live! Young audiences will enjoy these humorous tales of adventure as the princesses and heroes conquer evil villains in this adaptation of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, brought to life with beautiful costumes, magical special effects, and award-winning music. Tickets start at $30.

Saturday, April 11

New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists: The Land of Musical Opposites
The Greene Space
11am
The Kaleidoscope Ensemble, the New York Philharmonic’s teaching artists group, will present a new production entitled “The Land of Musical Opposites” this Saturday. A retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this production features the music of Felix Mendelssohn and others to showcase how music can form and reshape characters and story lines. Recommended for children ages 8-12. Tickets are $25.

New York Tartan Day Parade
West 45th Street & 6th Avenue
2pm
In honor of National Tartan Day, celebrate Scottish-American heritage by watching the 17th annual New York Tartan Day Parade. This year, Scottish actor Graham McTavish, one of the stars of Starz’s hit show “Outlander,” will serve as the Grand Marshal. Bands of bagpipes and Scottish clans will march down West 45th Street up 6th Avenue to West 55th Street. All ages welcome. This event is free.

Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12

Children’s Carnival
Queens County Farm Museum
11am-6pm
Enjoy spring at the Queens County Farm Museum’s Children’s Carnival! Head out to the apple orchard for carnival rides, midway games and prizes, hayrides, and live entertainment. Admission includes unlimited carnival rides! Also occurs on Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19. Admission is $12 per person.

That's Mandarin

That's Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese language schools in China. With a unique approach to language learning and our own in-house teaching methodologies; we aim to be not only the most experienced, but also one of the best Mandarin schools in China! We focus on providing the smoothest service and the best teaching experience to all our students; no matter whether they are studying Chinese online with our innovative online language learning system or at one of our Chinese language schools in China. Founded in 2005, That&rsquo;s Mandarin has been delivering excellence in Chinese teaching for over 15 years to more than 30,000 students of different nationalities. We now have schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with plans to open more locations in more cities soon.&nbsp; &nbsp; COURSE INFO&nbsp; Learn Chinese online and enjoy private online classes with our professional native Chinese teachers anytime, anywhere. Our Online Chinese Course is perfect for students abroad who want to learn Chinese remotely. Besides, online Chinese classes are also a great opportunity for those who don&rsquo;t have enough time to come to our Mandarin school. By using That&rsquo;s Mandarin special learning platform, you can have online Mandarin classes with our teachers anytime and anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp; We Offer：&nbsp; &bull; Standard Chinese Course&nbsp; &bull; HSK Preparation Course&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Kids&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Corporate Clients&nbsp; &nbsp; All lessons are private Chinese classes with certified native Chinese teachers with 24/7 access to our online system.&nbsp; For every new student we offer a free trial lesson with us.&nbsp; &nbsp; Online Classes Content:&nbsp; &nbsp; REAL-LIFE PRACTICE&nbsp; &bull; Communication skills&nbsp; &bull; Speaking practice&nbsp; &bull; Real-life situations&nbsp; &bull; Modern Chinese expressions&nbsp; &nbsp; LANGUAGE LEARNING&nbsp; &bull; HSK Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Daily Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Useful Grammar&nbsp; &bull; Set Phrases&nbsp; &bull; Slang &amp; Idioms&nbsp; &nbsp; CULTURAL ELEMENTS&nbsp; &bull; Chinese culture&nbsp; &bull; Natural wonders&nbsp; &bull; Famous sights&nbsp; &bull; Festivals &amp; traditions&nbsp; &bull; Classic literature, opera &amp; art&nbsp; &nbsp; HEATED DISCUSSIONS&nbsp; &bull; Discovering interesting topics&nbsp; &bull; Discussing global topics&nbsp; &bull; Social phenomena&nbsp; &bull; Cultural differences&nbsp; &nbsp; How&nbsp;much?&nbsp; The price starts at $24. &nbsp; When?&nbsp; The schedule depends on your availability as the course is fully customized.&nbsp; &nbsp; Where?&nbsp; We use our in-house digital platform NihaoCafe to help you connect with your teacher, review class notes, and schedule classes.&nbsp; &bull; Online Chinese Class content and teacher&rsquo;s notes automatically get recorded into the system, so it&rsquo;s easy to review your classes&nbsp; &bull; There&rsquo;s a huge teaching resource database, so you can prepare for your future online Chinese classes in advance&nbsp; &bull; There is an online course arrangement system that manages your booked Chinese classes &ndash; to guarantee that wherever you are, you and your teachers can stay informed about the online Mandarin class schedule and changes&nbsp; &bull; Teachers can also add their own courseware including webpages, PowerPoint presentations, videos, etc. into the system anytime&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Our professional IT team is online 24 hours a day, ready to solve any unexpected issues&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CONTACT: &nbsp; Website: https://www.thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; Email: info@thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: +86 10 8448 9799&nbsp;

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

The Wild Center

The Wild Center, nestled within the breathtaking landscape of New York's Adirondack Park, offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature. As visitors approach the Center, they are greeted by the Adirondack Mountains towering in the distance, setting the stage for an immersive adventure. Upon entering the 34,000-square-foot exhibit hall, guests are enveloped in a world of wonder and discovery. Interactive exhibits like Planet Adirondack and Climate Solutions invite exploration, allowing visitors to delve into the rich biodiversity of the Adirondack region. The indoor experience also includes an opportunity to soar on Birdly--a one-of-a-kind VR experience. Also, get up close with an animal ambassador during one of many live animal encounters throughout the day. In addition to its indoor exhibits and programs, the Wild Center also boasts 115-acres of extensive outdoor amenities. One of the highlights in the award-winning Wild Walk. Visitors walk up a trail of bridges to the treetops of the Adirondack forest, 40 feet off the ground. Along the way, interactive exhibits provide insights into the flora and fauna that call the Adirondacks home, from songbirds to black bears. The rest of the campus features more ways to explore. Check out Patrick Dougherty&rsquo;s Stickwork sculpture, an all natural installation of woven sticks that will spark your imagination and nostalgia. Immerse yourself in Forest Music, take a naturalist-lead canoe trip, or get your roll on with Raquette River Roll, a brand-new, oversized, all-natural ball run experience opening in June 2024.