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Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo
Get into costume and come to the Bronx Zoo for Halloween festivities during its annual Boo at the Zoo celebration! Kids can chow down on candy as they make their way through the zoo while participating in activities including magic shows, a costume parade, a hay maze, live musical performances, and more. Plus keep an eye out for spooky jack o’lanterns! (Weekends through Sunday, October 30) Photo: Julie Larson Maher via bronxzoo.com -
Rise of the Jack O' Lanterns at Old Westbury Gardens
Over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins are awaiting you in Old Westbury, New York! The carved pumpkins are illuminated and set along a walking path at Old Westbury Gardens. The display is also accompanied by eerie Halloween music to help get visitors into the holiday spirit. (Beginning Friday) Photo: Mike Pollock via therise.org -
Family Fridays: Chameleon Cubes at MoMath
Show your kids that math can be fun during this entertaining workshop at the National Museum of Mathematics. Children ages 5 and up can decorate the faces of 27 smaller cubes with three different colors before they assemble it into a bigger, 3 x 3 x 3 cube. See if they can move the cubes around so that all the sides of the big cube are the same color! Mathematician Harold Reiter will be on-hand to help and instruct. (Friday) Photo: momath.org -
"The Space Pirate Puppy Musical!" at The Kraine Theater
Ever wonder what would happen if the whole world was left to the dogs? “The Space Pirate Puppy Musical” tells the story of the Dogstar Fleet's intergalactic mission to save planet Earth. The entire family will love watching this kid-friendly, action-packed musical. (Beginning Saturday) Photo: horsetrade.info -
Harvest Festival in Carl Schurz Park
Head over to Carl Schurz Park this Saturday for a lovely day of horse-carriage rides and fun! There will be pumpkins to decorate and plenty of music for the whole family to enjoy. Enter at East End Avenue between 87th and 88th Streets. (Saturday) Photo: carlschurzparknyc.org -
Steve Weeks at Symphony Space
Stop by Symphony Space this Saturday to hear some unique reggae, folk, and pop tunes from singer-songwriter Steve Weeks. He’ll use cans, pots, and pans to create upbeat music for all ages. Your kids will love his engaging and thought-provoking lyrics. This concert has a running time of one hour. (Saturday) Photo: symphonyspace.org -
Rome Through Richmond Town at Historic Richmond Town
This Saturday get a taste of Italy during Rome Through Richmond Town! This Italian festival in historic Richmond Town will feature cooking demos, an expanded Kids’ Plaza, cultural exhibits, live music, tons of traditional food, and a Pizza Alley where fest-goers can sample some of Staten Island’s best pies. (Saturday) Photo: historicrichmondtown.org -
Josh & the Jamtones at The Jewish Museum
Twist and shout to the roots-rock-pop tunes of Josh & the Jamtones at the Jewish Museum! Join the “kindie” music scene, and enjoy tunes inspired by the fall holidays and other family favorites. (Sunday) Photo: thejewishmuseum.org -
Opera Pomme Rouge: "Hansel and Gretel" at The Queens Museum
Visit the Queens Museum this Sunday for a free operatic production of “Hansel and Gretel.” During this interactive show your kids will be able to learn songs and dances! The whole family will enjoy this creative twist on a classic kids’ tale. Be sure to arrive prior to the 2pm show for a prop-making arts and crafts workshop. (Sunday) Photo: Koko Lanham via operapommerouge.wixsite.com -
"Squirrel Stole My Underpants" at Flushing Town Hall
Enjoy a fun for all-ages puppet/human adventure tale at the Flushing Town Hall. Created and performed by Bonnie Duncan, this laugh-out-loud show combines puppetry, mime, dance, and original music. Find out what happens after a mischievous squirrel steals the underpants of a lonely heroine! (Sunday) Photo: flushingtownhall.org -
10 Great Events for October
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Asphalt Screams at Asphalt Green, the 23rd Annual Family Party at the American Museum of Natural History, and more!
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See MorePolaris Productions Theater Camp
<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>
Collina Italiana, The Italian Language and Cultural Center
<p>Learn Italian the fun way. Children practice and absorb the language through arts &amp; crafts, activities, games, songs and stories!</p>
Speakitaly NYC
<p>SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge.</p> <p>Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts?</p> <p>Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"</p>