Picks of the Week: March 4-10

Hope everyone had a fantastic and restful weekend! There are a few standout events happening this week that we’d like to mention, a couple of which are fundraisers for good causes. So take the family out for fun and feel good that you are helping some kid-centered worthy organizations.

Monday, March 4

“Matilda the Musical”
The Shubert Theatre
8pm
Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, Matilda, is coming to the Broadway stage in an all-new musical. Matilda is the story of a lively, highly imaginative girl and her adventures in using her superpowers for good. This musical adaptation is presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and features music and lyrics by comedian Tim Minchin. Tickets start at $37.

Tuesday, March 5

22nd Annual Bunny Hop
FAO Schwarz
6-8pm
Join the Society of Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center in partnership with Tiffany & Co. for their 22nd Annual Bunny Hop at FAO Schwarz. Activities will include face painting, magicians, a costume dress-up area, and musical performances. All proceeds will go to the Pediatric Family Housing Endowment at Sloane-Kettering that helps families pay for the cost of children’s overnight hospital visits. This year, the event’s honorary chairman is Debra Messing. Tickets are $80 for children and $200 for adults.

Saturday, March 9

McGraw-Hill CarnegieKids Concert: Shine and the Moonbeams
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
4 pm
Children ages 3 through 6 will dig the music of Shine and the Moonbeams. During this free 45-minute concert, young music lovers will enjoy R&B and Soul songs that address bullying and self-esteem in a kid-friendly way. Arrive early; first come first served basis.

VH1 Save the Music Foundation Family Day
The Anderson School
10am-4pm
This free family fun day encourages families to gather ’round and celebrate music with live performances, games, shopping, and street food bites! Big names to look out for: DJ Fulano, Moey’s Music Party, Disney, GoGoSqueeze, and much more. The best part is that proceeds from food sales will go toward efforts to restore music education programs American public schools. Free.

Sunday, March 10
Carnival For a Cure
The Metropolitan Pavilion
1-4pm
The Diabetes Research Institute is hosting their 8th annual Carnival For a Cure. All ages are welcome for an afternoon of raffles, food, games, prizes, balloon twisting, clowns, arts and crafts, and more. Plus, kids will go home with a gift from Disney! All proceeds will benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. Tickets are $75 for kids and $100 for adults.        

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The Wild Center

<p>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.<br /><br /></p> <p>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.<br /><br /></p> <p>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.<br /><br /></p> <p>The rest of the campus features more ways to explore. Check out Patrick Dougherty’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.</p>

Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>

Basketball City

<p>Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer</p> <p>Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly.</p> <p>Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player</p> <p>by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun,</p> <p>safe and inclusive environment.  The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days</p> <p>for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- & 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every</p> <p>camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of</p> <p>camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The</p> <p>limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed</p> <p>to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA</p> <p>players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as</p> <p>well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with</p> <p>our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.</p>