Who’s ready for another action-packed week amidst the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple? Included in this week’s picks are a couple of brand-new exhibits that we’ve been itching to tell you about!
Friday, May 24
American Girl at “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”
American Girl Place
5:30pm
It’s a fairy tale come true! Girls ages 8 and up will have a lovely night with their American Girl doll at “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” on Broadway. The group will see this magical show and then be treated to a special Q & A with the actors. Plus, prior to curtain time, guests will enjoy a feast at the store’s cafe. Tickets are $135 per person. Reservations are required.
Block Party Exhibit
Liberty Science Center
9 am-4pm
This Friday, Liberty Science Center will open its newest exhibit, Block Party. Boasting over 1,600 giant building blocks of all shapes, the exhibit allows kids ages 6-12 to create anything they can dream up. Make a car out of foam blocks in the Imagination Playground and a castle from cardboard boxes in the Creative Cardboard area. The younger set (ages 5 and under) can build with over 600 wooden blocks designed especially for little hands. Free with center admission.
Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure Exhibit
Discovery Times Square
10 am-8 pm
Ahoy there, landlubber! In “Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure, all ages will learn of the secret stashes of loot and priceless objects that were found at the bottom of the sea. Featuring over 500 authentic items and a robotic arm installation where treasure-seekers can dig for gold and silver, this exhibit is worth walking the plank for. Free with museum admission.
Saturday, May 25
Governors Island Opening Weekend & Family Festival
Nolan Park on Governors Island
12 pm-4 pm
Governors Island will officially open for the season this weekend, and to celebrate, the Governors Island Alliance will host their 9th Annual Family Festival. This fabulous, free fest will include bubble and puppet-making workshops, face painting, clowns, bouncy houses, and more. But wait, there’s more! Stick around for live musical performances from Arm of the Sea Theater, The Maybelles, Michael Arenella, Astrograss for Kids, and Julie Pasqual.
