Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

The Manzana City Crew will perform this Saturday at Symphony Space! Photo courtesy of Symphony Space.

Got a bit of cabin fever during this arctic weather we’re having? Hankering after something to do with the kids this week? We’ve got you covered with these event picks! Stop by the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for their Kids Week, watch incredible breakdancing talent at Symphony Space, prepare for a day of medieval fun during Armor Day at Wave Hill, keep the Lunar New Year celebrations going with a family fest at MOCA, and visit Brooklyn for a happenin’ house party. Enjoy!

Monday, February 15-Saturday, February 20

Kids Week
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
10am-5pm
This year, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s annual Kids Week will be all about Extreme Environments! Participants will learn how NASA researches earth’s climates, meet scientists, and learn how robots are designed for space exploration. Plus, there will be engaging shows in the pop-up planetarium, science presentations, hands-on workshops, and special guests each day. Free with museum admission; regular museum activities such as Guided Tours and simulator rides require an additional fee.

Saturday, February 20

“Beats, Rhymes and Breaking”
Symphony Space
11am & 2pm
The Manzana City Crew is returning to Symphony Space after two sold-out performances last year for its “Beats, Rhymes, & Breaking” show. The Crew will show off their amazing breakdancing skills in this show full of excitement, spins, windmills, pop-and-locking, and more. Tickets are $15.

Armor Day
Wave Hill
11am-3pm
All ages are invited to travel back in time to when knights roamed the land in search of quests and adventure during Armor Day at Wave Hill. Guests can watch archery and fencing demos, try on armor, and view scholar Bashford Dean’s collection of armor and arms in the garden’s Armor Hall. This event is free and garden admission is free until 12pm.

Lunar New Year Family Festival
Museum of Chinese in America
11am-4pm
Monkey around the Museum of Chinese in America this Saturday during its Lunar New Year Family Festival! The museum will host an array of activities for families with children of all ages in celebration of the Year of the Monkey. Festivities include a lion dance performance by the Columbia University Lion Dance troupe, a hand-pulled noodle demo, face painting, a photo corner, a performance from the Red Silk Dancers, a banana scavenger hunt, storytimes, arts and crafts workshops, and much more. Tickets are $10; children under the age of 2 are free.

Hack-a-thon House Party
BRIC
12pm-5pm
Grab your friends and family for a house party in Brooklyn! BRIC’s Hack-a-thon House Party will feature an afternoon of games, scavenger hunts, video game activities, live music, and more. The event will conclude with a dance party for all presented by Baby Loves Disco. This event is free. Reservations are required.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.