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Hear what’s on deck for this weekend’s NYC PTA Expo in Williamsburg, presented by Town Square. Too cool for school!
Looking to catch a show this fall? Check out our roundup of 9 family theater, dance, and live events, sure to captivate and delight. The world’s a stage!
FRIDAY
Celebrate pop culture in NYC as the city becomes overrun with colorful characters–such as super heroes, villains, and vampires–in celebration of Super Week. This weekend’s events include Astronomy Night at the Intrepid Museum, a a conversation with Neil De Grasse Tyson and Malcom Gladwell, and a Feline Film and Video Festival. (Friday-October 12) Super fun!
Get into the Halloween spirit early this year with a visit to Central Park’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre to see their production of “Hansel and Gretel’s Halloween Adventure.” Set in NYC, this puppet performance finds the sibling duo confronted by monsters, mermaids, vampires, pirates, and other terrifying characters. (Through November 1) Halloween delight!
SATURDAY
Celebrate bees and their honey with a weekend of fun and educational activities at Wave Hill in the Bronx. There will be bee-centered family art projects, a candle making workshop, honey tastings, a demonstration on extracting honey, and an information station where you can try on real beekeeping gear! (Saturday-Sunday) The Bronx is abuzz!
Kicking off the “Just Kidding” season at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, Upper West Side native Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys promise a fun musical show for the whole family! Listen up and sing along to Trien’s original family folk songs as she shares her love for music with young ones. (Saturday) Musical magic!
As part of New York Super Week, SEGA of America will be hosting the Sonic Boom 2014 Fan Event in honor of Sonic the Hedgehog. This fun celebration includes Sonic musical performances, costume contests, trivia, giveaways, and much more! (Saturday) An animation celebration!
As part of Crossing the Line at the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF)’s fall arts festival, FIAF presents the Croation-born, Paris-based choreographer Ivana Müller’s groundbreaking show, “Partituur.” The show, blurring the boundaries between traditional dance and theater, invites children to participate in the performance. (Saturday-Sunday) Petit performance!
Come out to the historic Decker Farm for pumpkin picking. Family-friendly activities on the farm include, hay rides, corn mazes, arts and crafts, face painting and of course, pumpkin picking! (Sunday) Pumpkin party!
SUNDAY
Head over to Hudson River Park for a splash of science in the city at New York’s Marine Science Festival, Submerge! Families can enjoy a whole day of educational fun with hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, live music, expert talks, fishing, food, and more! (Sunday) Dive in!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Randall’s Island during its Harvest Festival. This Sunday, the island’s Urban Farm will host a pumpkin hunt, face painting, farm tours, apple cider and rice cake making demos, and more. (Sunday) Fun at the farm!
This Sunday, October 5, local PA/PTA parents, educators, and officials are invited to the first-ever NYC PTA Expo! This day-long event, presented by Town Square, will provide PTA members with information from the experts and great networking opportunities, invigorating PTAs for the 2014-2015 school year. (Sunday) PTA power!
The annual Raptor Fest is finally here! Learn all about these majestic creatures, and see hawks, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey do flight demonstrations and more! (Sunday) Fly away!
Come and celebrate the National Design Week at The Cooper Hewitt Design Center. Participate in hands-on design workshops with the kids, led by the Cooper Hewitt team and some special guest designers. (Sunday-October 11) Dare to design!
