Picks Of The Week: May 28-June 1

imgres — “Saltbush” at the New Victory Theater

Kick off the weekend with great happenings at the World Science Festival! Later, kiddos can enjoy fun performances like “Saltbush” at New Victory Theater, and a musical version of Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, For a dose of superhero fun, check out a very special Avengers exhibition at Discovery Times Square, then head over to the Kids Author Carnival at for a chance to meet and greet with favorite authors! Finally, an informative demonstration at Explore + Discovery Learning Center will teach parents all about tummy-time solutions.

Starting Wednesday, May 28

World Science Festival
Various Locations
Various times
Put on your science caps with tons of activities, workshops, screenings, and more at the World Science Festival! Offered in locations all around the city, this festival offers little ones a chance to learn about important subjects like “The Science of Weather,” “The Night Sky From Brooklyn Bridge Park,” “DNA Extraction and Analysis” and much more. Don’t miss an overnight at the Intrepid Museum and the Ultimate Science Street Fair in Washington Square Park! Various prices, though many events are free.

Starting Friday, May 30

Saltbush
New Victory Theater
Various times
Explore the wonders of the Australian outback in this innovative new performance from Compagnia T.P.O. Featuring an interactive stage and evocative music, children can walk, jump, and leap through images like sea turtles, stars, and more. Aboriginal images and the sounds of the didgeridoo will truly transport the whole family to this beautiful country! $25

Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
Discovery Times Square
10am-7pm
Love The Avengers? This immersive, interactive exhibition will have all ages examining artifacts like Loki’s Scepter, Captain America’s Birth Pod, and more. Guests will be granted S.H.I.E.L.D. access and can learn how to operate Iron Man’ s suit, watch the neurological effects of Bruce Banner’s transformation into The Hulk, and even test their strength against Captain America! Children $19.50, Adults $27

Saturday, May 31

Kids Author Carnival
Jefferson Market Library
5:30pm
Kids ages 7 and up will get an awesome opportunity to meet and connect with their favorite authors! With over 38 of the best children’s book creators, games, author panels, signings, give-aways, and prizes, this Kids Author Carnival will be a rockin’ good time for everyone!

Sunday, June 1

Parent Education: Tummy-Time Solutions
Explore + Discover Learning Center
11am-1pm
Dan Rindler, the director of Child’Space NYC, will teach parents how to give their babies true tummy-time comfort through touch and movement. The demonstration of the Child’Space Method is also open to all pre-crawling babies, and will feature a parent reception after the discussion. Free

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Tribeca Performing Arts Center
1:30pm
Watch this children’s classic come alive with this hilarious musical! When Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, trips on a skateboard, and drops his sweater in the sink—all before breakfast—he already knows it’s going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Join him through all his misadventures in this celebration of the kids’ favorite! $25

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills. </div> </div> </blockquote>

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.