Sunday, September 14, 2014

What, When, Where: Events This Week in NYC for Kids


With autumn on the way and the back-to-school season upon us, events for kids are popping up all over New York City. If you can find some time in your busy back-to-school schedules, check out some of these great family-friendly events with your littles ones!

Check out Time Out New York and Mommy Poppins for more family-friendly activities and events.

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WHAT: All Jazzed Out Performance Series

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." -Plato

The Children's Museum of Manhattan is bringing their "Jazzed! The Changing Beat of 125th Street" exhibit to kids' attention with a series of fun musical performances designed for kids of all ages. Tickets are required for this event. Click here for more info.

WHEN: September 13th- October 25th

WHERE: Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd Street

http://cmom.org
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WHAT: Governor's Island Art Workshops

"The important thing is to create." -Pablo Picasso

Head over to Governor's Island where where the Children's Museum of the Arts is will be hosting family art workshops led by teaching artists. The event is for children ages 1-12, and the best part: it's FREE! Click here for more info. 

WHEN: September 13th- September 28th

WHERE: Governor's Island


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WHAT: Autumn Leaves Storytime

It's no secret that HMESF loves to see children enjoying books. Celebrate childhood literacy and welcome the new season with a story time centered on the theme of changing seasons, followed by a leaf and flower hunt activity. This event is free with museum admission. Click here for more info.  

WHEN: September 19th, 10:30am

WHERE: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden, 421 E. 61st Street


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WHAT: Brooklyn Kids Block Party

The summer-long Kids Block Party is wrapping up on the 18th with the Mil's Trills interactive instrumental band, perfect for young children (and parents) who love music and dancing. Click here for more info. 

WHEN: September 18th, 10:00am

WHERE: Albee Square, DeKalb Ave, Upper West Side, Brooklyn

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WHAT: Somebody Come and Play: 45 Years of Sesame Street Helping Kids Grow Smarter, Stronger,  and Kinder

The New York Public Library and Sesame Workshop worked together to create this installation that Sesame Street fans, both young and old, are sure to love. The exhibit includes scripts, storyboards, film clips, Muppet star appearances including Oscar and Elmo, activities and so much more. Also, since it's located in the library, it's FREE! Click here for more info.

WHEN: Beginning September 18th

WHERE: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side

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