Looking for some activity
inspiration for the week ahead? Just check out our “Picks of the
Week” blog, in which our listings editor Sandy Krulwich picks her favorite
family events for each day of the week, whether it’s a workshop, special story
time for kids, or a musical performance. See this week’s picks after the jump. —
Monday, May 16
Mad Science Workshop at 74th Street MAGIC: The Science of Toys
510 East
74th Street
4pm-5pm
Kids ages 4-6 will love this fun,
educational science workshop. (The fun: play with bouncy balls,
yo-yos and other toys to illustrate the science behind how they work.)
Tuesday, May 17
Meet The Birds At Bryant Park
6th Ave. Between 40th And 42nd Street
11:30am – 2pm
Littles one can delight in winged ones near Le Carrousel, weather permitting.
Wednesday, May 18
Animate! at the
Children’s Museum of the Arts
182 Lafayette Street
Noon-5pm
The CMA
Media Lab will lead this all-ages animation workshop. Basic techniques to be taught, short animations to be made!
Thursday, May 19
Meet the Author and
Illustrator of Stop Snoring, Bernard! Zachariah OHora
161 Hudson Street
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Reading and book signing by Zachariah Ohoa, author of Stop
Snoring, Bernard at Mooman. If you’re good, he might even show you how to draw the characters.
The Mommybites Summit
64 Morningside Drive
6pm – 9:30pm
Pegged as the Ultimate Moms Night Out! Come shop and socialize during this evening of experts, including favorites like baby gear expert, Jamie
Grayson.
Friday, May 20
Transit Tots at the New York Transit Museum
182 Lafayette Street
(between Boerum Place and Schmererhorn Street)
11am-noon
Join The Transit Museum every Friday for stories,
songs, hands-on activities and surprises.
