Contributor: Meghan Gearino
March
should really just stand for magical,
I say. With St. Patty’s Day creeping up on us (I’d
be remiss if I didn’t tell you about totally cool event) and the official start of
springtime looming—every day packs a positive punch of family
adventure. And awayyyy we go! —
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
In celebration of the
Year of the Dragon, head to New Jersey’s Izod Center for Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey’s new production Dragons.
March is already in full
bloom in the Bronx. We’re so happy The Orchid Show is back for its 10th
year at the New York Botanical Garden where families can explore 25,000 different species
of flowers.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
To honor Women’s History
Month,
the Brooklyn Children’s Museum hosts HerStory Weekend where kids they can be
empowered by events about extraordinary females like Michelle Obama and the
Maasi women.
Fourteen dancers, stunning costumes and
the oh-so recognizable music of Tchaikovsky make up New York Theatre Ballet’s
rendition of Sleeping Beauty.
From the East Village to Brooklyn, New York Family camp fairs hit town! Peruse over 60 camp options and get all your questions answers for free.
Breaking world records, one science experiment
at a time! See the crazy and hilarious Stunt
Lab show which premieres at the Canal Park Playhouse this weekend.
Prince Charming…the dragon-slayer? See the story for
yourself with The Little Orchestra Society’s performance of Cinderella & the Prince Who Slays the
Magic Dragon.
SATURDAY
The Whitney Museum‘s March Art School starts this Saturday
with an awesome theme: new media. Ages 8-12 can explore the 2012 Biennial with
this three-session series that utilizes non-traditional materials, like
photography and film.
It’s all about Keith Haring at the LGBT Community Center for Families
Play Day. Kiddos can tour Haring’s artwork, participate in storytime, color in
a Keith Haring coloring book and even create art of their own.
Get a jump on spring
fever
and head out to the Queens Botanical Garden for HSBC Children’s
Garden Family Day.
Spend your Saturday inside a fairy tale. The French Institute is hosting a
family day that includes a ballet, an animated film and a Little Red Riding
Hood puppet show.
Gear up for St. Patrick’s
Day and
bring the kiddos to Kids Fleadh at the Tribeca Cinema. Short films, food and
Irish step-dancing take center stage.
Discover the four
seasons
at the MoMA’s free family screening, a thematic group of shorts entitled
“Nature and the Changing Seasons.” Great for kids 4 and up.
Allllll aboard the Magic
School Bus! Head to the Tribeca Performing Arts Center for The Climate Challenge—an exciting musical
about global warming, recycling and conservation.
Fluff those feathers and head to the Bard Graduate Center‘s Family Day, best for
kids ages 6-12. Squawk at the bird-inspired shadow puppet show and then create
your very own duck, goose or ostrich puppet!
There are still tickets
left to two New York International Children’s Film Festival screenings at
Symphony Space: Disneynature’s Chimpanzee
and The Beatle’s classic Yellow Submarine.
SUNDAY
Support diabetes
research at the 7th Annual Carnival for a Cure at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavilion. Families can enjoy jousting, karaoke,
musical entertainment and plenty of food all for a great cause.
We think your kids will be inspired by the newest generation of The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, who will dazzle you with their
tricks and trades at the Dixon Place’s Calvacade of Youth.
All of the performers are under 21!
Shake, rattle and roll at 92Y Tribeca with the
Suzi Shelton Band. Be the first to hear songs from Suzi’s second album, No Ordinary Day.
Are you on the hunt for a mini-camp or pre-nursery
program for your toddler? Check out Poppyseed’s Pre-Nursery Open House for
info, fun and games!
For even more events
and activities this weekend and beyond, check out our Family
Calendar.
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PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD TERMINE
