Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

The Presentation House Theatre will present its production of "Where the Wild Things Are" beginning this Thursday at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Chris van der Schyf — The Presentation House Theatre will present its production of “Where the Wild Things Are” beginning this Thursday at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Chris van der Schyf.

Yay for May! Grab the fam this week and hit one of our carefully curated picks. Whatever you’re in the mood for,we have something for everyone. A unique circus, a theatrical adaptation of a classic children’s book, a famous Grimm tale come to life, a Mother’s Day celebration, and a Japan Day fest await you. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there! And for more ideas for Mother’s Day fun, check out our activity round-up here!

Beginning Tuesday, May 3

St. Ann’s Warehouse & NoFit State: “Bianco”
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Various times
The circus is coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park! St. Ann’s Warehouse is joining forces with NoFit State for “Bianco,” a one-of-a-kind circus experience. Instead of taking place in front of a static audience, the circus unfolds above, behind, and on all sides of the performance space. Head to Brooklyn Bridge Plaza to explore “the magic of human balance and counter balance” in aerial performances and more! Runs Tuesdays through Sundays through Sunday, May 29. Tickets start at $35.

Thursday, May 5-Sunday, May 8

“Where the Wild Things Are”
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
Various times
Sail along with Max to the land of the Wild Things, where one of the most beloved modern children’s tales is brought to life! Adapted from the classic children’s book by Maurice Sendak,”Where the Wild Things Are” comes to the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts as an intimate, interactive live performance. Your kids will be enthralled as Max’s bedroom is transformed into a rolling ocean or a leafy forest, and you will have the chance to help the Wild Things bring Max safely home! Plus, the show is perfect for little ones’ attention spans at just one hour in length. Recommended for ages 3 through 7. Tickets are $25.

Beginning Friday, May 6

“The Pied Piper”
New Victory Theater
Various times
Italy’s Carlo Colla & Sons Marionette Company will perform its production of “The Pied Piper” starting this Friday at the New Victory Theater. The Brothers Grimm tale of the mysterious man with a flute will be brought to life with an astounding array of more than 120 stringed puppets and 300 rat marionettes. This 90-minute production is perfect for families with children ages 7 and up. Runs weekends through Sunday, May 15. Tickets start at $15.

Saturday, May 7-Sunday, May 8

Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party
New York Botanical Garden
10am-6pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a beautiful natural setting during the New York Botanical Garden’s annual Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party. Enjoy live music, games, garden tours and walks, picnicking, crafts, a delicious brunch or supper (tickets sold separately) and more. Free with an All-Garden pass.

Sunday, May 8

10th Annual Japan Day
Central Park
9:30am-4:30pm
Celebrate Japan Day in Central Park this Sunday! All are invited to spend the day exploring Japanese culture through food, arts and crafts, technology, and much more. Not-to-be-missed activities include Japanese calligraphy workshops, a Hello Kitty photo booth, Kabuki-style face painting, “yo-yo” fishing, and origami making. Admission is free.

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Gaga Madness

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.