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

We're really excited about this week's events; science, music, history, art and more! Get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather with your little ones, and as always, for more fun ideas check out Time Out New York and Mommy Poppins.

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WHAT: American Museum of Natural History Family Party

Kids will LOVE this event (and we’re pretty sure parents will as well)! Kids get to explore the museum, interact with live animals, play the role of scientist exploring exciting new artifacts, dress-up in various historical costumes, enjoy live music and dance and so much more. Your family will have a blast and learn in the process. Learn more here.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 21st, 5:00 pm

WHERE: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West, Upper West Side, New York 10024

http://www.amnh.org/join-support/benefit-events/21st-annual-family-party

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WHAT: For only $10/family art lovers ages 4 to 7 will enjoy a tour of the collections, with an emphasis on use of color in art. They will get to have some hands on craft time experimenting with colors. Arts and crafts is a wonderful way for children to develop creativity. Learn more here.

WHEN: Sunday, October 19th

WHERE: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

http://brooklynmuseum.org/

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

WHAT: BAMkids Music Concert Series (Baby Loves Salsa)

New this fall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music will be holding a series of international music performances in various genres of music, which parents and children can participate in. Your little ones will love the sing-a-longs and dancing and can even lend a hand in performing with instruments! Learn more here.

WHEN: *TODAY- Saturday, October 18th

WHERE: Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn

http://www.bam.org/

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WHAT: Big Apple Circus: Metamorphosis

The circus is back in the Big Apple! Watch the amazement on your children's face as they watch the incredible acrobatics, juggling, transformation acts, contortionists, talented animals and countless other incredible feats. As an added bonus, kids get in free on Wednesdays! Don't miss it! Learn more here.

WHEN: Friday, October 17th- October 31st, varying times. See link above for more information on showtimes.

WHERE: Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center, Address:W 62nd St., Upper West Side, New York

http://bigapplecircus.org/