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, October 10
Columbus Day Parade
Begins at East 44th Street
11:30am
Celebrate
Columbus Day at The Annual Columbus Day Parade. It starts at 11:30 at East 44th and travels north on Fifth Avenue till it reaches its destination of East 72nd Street. The weather is supposed to be
phenomenal, so get outside!
Raptor Day at Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
9:30am-4:30pm
This all
day event features live raptor shows, nature walks and birding, owl pellet
dissection, storytelling, a “predator and prey” craft project and
more. Take advantage of a beautiful autumn day outdoors.
Tuesday, October 11
Jr. Reactors at NYPL Chatham Square Branch
33 East
Broadway
4pm
Madscience
presents this awesome workshop about chemical reactions. Kids can learn about
science, technology, engineering and math, all for FREE.
Wednesday, October 12
Chinese Language for Kids – Queens Library
10:15am
134-26 225th Street
Help your
little one learn Chinese at this free workshop. Eric Wang, a native of China and PhD candidate of St. John’s University, will instruct youngsters how to
speak and read Chinese characters. Preregistration is required so sign up today!
Thursday, October 13
Clay Creatures of the World at Children’s
Museum of the Arts
182 Lafayette Street
Join us for
this day-long clay molding workshop. Kids ages 5 and older can mold their favorite
rain forest animals, like jaguars and birds of paradise.
Friday, October 14
Haunted Pumpkin Garden At The New York
Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road
Come in
costume and enjoy Artist Michael Natiello’s Halloween-themed Adventure Garden complete with pumpkin sculptures of
spooky scarecrows, sneaky snakes and more creepy creatures.
Saturday, October 15
New Parents Expo 2011
711 12th Avenue
10am-6pm
Don’t miss
this truly amazing family-friendly mega-show (on Sunday too!) for new and expectant parents from
the New York/Tri-State area (and beyond!). Check out top products and services
for maternity, baby and toddler, along with an inspiring menu of lectures,
seminars and demonstrations from highly-regarded figures in the worlds of
parenting and pregnancy.
Long
Island
Second Annual Special Needs Family Fair
11:00am-4:00pm
160 Walt Whitman Road
Got a car? The Special
Needs Family Fair is hosting a day of hands-on advice for parents and an
afternoon of entertainment for the kids on Long Island this Saturday. While little ones enjoy face painting
and crafts, grown ups can connect one-on-one with experts or attend speaker
sessions. ADHD screening tests will be available.
Desert Island Comic Zine Party at the
Whitney
1:00-4:00pm
945 Madison Avenue
Celebrate
Lyonel Feininger’s renowned Chicago
Sunday Tribune comics at the Whitney this weekend. Kids 8-14 will love
discovering works from up and coming illustrators—and can even try their own
hand at drawing in the galleries. Participants will also receive limited
edition prints by each artist to compile their own comic book.
Sunday, October 16
Mystery At The Museum: An Accomplice Adventure
At The American Museum Of Natural History
Times vary
79th Street and Central Park West
Calling all
mystery buffs for this fun family adventure for kids ages 10 and older. Get
behind-the-scenes access to the museum, along with a walking tour for the whole
fam.
Ascarium at New York Aquarium
11:00am-5:00pm
602 Surf Avenue
New York
Aquarium is bringing Halloween under the sea with Ascarium. Brave a haunted
sunken ship, trick-or-treat for goodies, marvel at aquatic-themed magic tricks,
listen to some hair-raising stories, and more. This spooky celebration includes
live music and frightening festivities.
