Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

Bryant Park will host its second annual Winter Carnival this weekend! Photo via wintervillage.org.
Bryant Park will host its second annual Winter Carnival this weekend! Photo via wintervillage.org.

February will start off with some fairly mild temps, so get on out there and check out the fun-packed activities we have in store for you and the fam. A wonderful winter carnival, a fabulous fest for the Lunar New Year, an interesting intro to Sinatra for young fans, a hilarious “Henry & Mudge” show, and a great Gershwin tribute are all on our events agenda this week. Happy Monday!

Beginning Tuesday, February 2

“Sew What?” Exhibit
Children’s Museum of the Arts
Various times
The Children’s Museum of the Arts’ latest exhibit, “Sew What,”focuses on the diversity of textiles and gives a closer look at how textiles are transformed by contemporary artists. The artists featured in this exhibition interweave personal and cultural narratives and connect ideas old and new through the textile and fiber mediums. Runs through Sunday, May 22. Free with museum admission.

Friday, February 5-Saturday, February 6

Winter Carnival
Bryant Park
12pm-10pm
Come one, come all to the Winter Carnival in Bryant Park’s Bank of America Winter Village! For the second year in a row, the park will host its winter fest this weekend. All ages can chill out with outdoor activities such as ice golf, curling lessons, live music, a ping pong tournament, photo ops, an ice ball dance party, and much more. On Friday during the Skating Showcase, visitors can enjoy pro skating performances from the 2016 US National Champion Adam Rippon, synchronized skating team The Skyliners, and others. Plus, Saturday’s festivities will conclude with a free Silent Disco. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

Saturday, February 6

Lunar New Year: Year of the Monkey Festival
Metropolitan Museum of Art
11am-6pm
Honor the Chinese Lunar New Year this Saturday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Families with children of all ages are in for a lively day of arts and crafts, live performances, music, storytimes, and more. Participating organizations include the Chinese Theatre Works, Lotus Music & Dance, and the China Youth Orchestra. Fest-goers should be sure to check out the Sesame Street puppeteers’ performance with Alan Muraoka, the Chinese tea ceremony, Chinese opera mask making with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the New Year parade with the Chinese Center on Long Island Lion Troupe, and the hand-pulled noodle demo with Chef Zhang of Noodle Q. Free with museum admission; admission is free for children under the age of 12.

Family Concert: “Who is Frank Sinatra?”
The Rose Theater, Lincoln Center
1pm & 3pm
Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s centennial birthday during the Jazz for Young People’s season finale concert: “Who is Frank Sinatra?” Singer Kenny Washington will join Andy Farber & His Orchestra in performing some of Sinatra’s most famous songs while musician and storyteller Allan Harris hosts. Tickets start at $10.

“Henry & Mudge”
Tribeca Performing Arts Center
1:30pm
Theatreworks USA will present its theatrical production of “Henry & Mudge” this Saturday. Based on the bestselling book series by Cynthia Rylant, “Henry & Mudge” tells the tale of a boy and his dog and their adventures in a new town. Best for ages 3 and up, this hour-long musical performance will charm both the young and the young at heart. Tickets are $25.

Saturday, February 6-Sunday, February 7

The Little Orchestra Society: “Gershwin: Got Rhythm?”
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
Various times
The Little Orchestra Society is well-known for its family concerts, music education, and community engagement programs. Its core belief is that access to live classical music should be readily available to all members of the community. In its inaugural season, LOS Kids, a new concert series for 3-7 years olds, introduces youngsters to some of the classical greats. This weekend’s concert, “Gershwin: Got Rhythm?,” will focus on the work of the legendary American composer, George Gershwin. Tickets are $28.

Sunday, February 7

New York Family Camp Fair on the Upper West Side
Congregation Rodeph Sholom – 7 West 83rd Street
12-3pm
Discover dozens of day camps and sleepaway camps at the New York Family Camp Fairs, coming up on February 7 & 27, and March 5 & 6.The fairs are informative, free, and fun for the whole family. The Camp Fairs (the largest in NYC) offer families the unprecedented opportunity to speak with a big host of camp directors and get essential questions answered: What kinds of camps are right for my child? Should my child go to day camp in the city or out of the city? Is my child ready for sleepaway camp? Should we look at general camps or specialty camps? The camp fairs are sponsored with the American Camp Association-NY/NJ. Click the link above to pre-register!

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TADA! Youth Theater

<div> <p dir="ltr"><strong>TADA! Youth Theater Summer Camps (July 10-August 25, 2023)</strong> Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! TADA! is excited to be back in person with our popular Week-long Musical Theater Summer Camps!  Every week your child will:</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <ul> <li>ENGAGE IN MUSICAL THEATER TRAINING</li> <li>CREATE, REHEARSE & PERFORM AN ORIGINAL MINI- MUSICAL</li> <li>EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND IDENTITY</li> <li>SHARE THEIR VOICE AND BE HEARD</li> <li>RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND SOLO OPPORTUNITIES</li> <li>EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLE-BASED INSTRUCTION BY TWO PROFESSIONAL NYC TEACHING ARTISTS</li> <li>MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW FRIENDS</li> </ul> On the last day of camp, we invite friends and family to attend the debut of your child’s original mini-musical!<br /> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Limited spots available! All of our classes take place in-person at 15 W. 28th Street (between Broadway & 5th) and culminate in a final sharing for an invited audience.  </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>For more info or to register for our Summer Camps, visit our website <a href="https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw1jPPuT0S0YVPJg0I1oXofv">HERE!</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Looking for a sample class before registering?</strong> Join us Saturday, June 3rd for an in-person sample class, Q&A, and the best discount of the summer!  Registration required to attend! </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>For more info. or to register for our Summer Open house, click <a href="https://tadatheater.com/open-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/open-house/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw2CheiFLQooj66wqzmTeKCc">HERE!</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>No child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. </strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://tadatheater.com/financial-assistance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/financial-assistance/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw1-oTxJlL31iv2yEG3kUDrj">Financial Assistance available. </a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Questions?</strong></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a></strong></div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day’s robot in their own “workshop”.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry’s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </span></p>

New Settlement Community Center

<p>Offering a host of healthy, fun and exciting programs for children ages 6 months and up, including ballet and hi-hop dance with Alvin Ailey, group and private swimm classes, mixed martial arts, youth technology, piano, violin and guitar lessons, and more.</p>