Children's Focus
The Site for Children's Events
Special Events for March:
Annie The Musical
Annie at the Palace Theatre - 1564 Broadway ( between 46th & 47th Sts. the classic musical is here for another generation to enjoy and see on Broadway. For tickets visit http://anniethemusical.com/tickets. New York public television station WNET has teamed up with the musical to provide an educational initiative online. http://www.thirteen.org/annie/index.html#theater-exterior.
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Kindur
BAM Fisher - Fishman Space - 321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Kindur - A fairy-tale landscape of glaciers, volcanoes, and flower-filled meadows is brought to vibrant life through touch in this interactive theater experience from Italy. Children are invited on stage to trigger the sounds, images, music, and colors that make up this enchanting world as three dancers take the role of kindur (“sheep” in Icelandic) to guide audiences on an immersive, magical adventure on March 23. RUN TIME: 1hr 15min (includes post-show Q&A) All tickets: $12. For ages 4—10 years.
Enjoy the Paper Bag Players new season of cowboy fun on Mar 10 at 2 pm.. There is nothing like an old-fashioned "Western Welcome" to get a show off to a rousing start! When The Paper Bag Players cowboys and cowgirls gallop onto the stage in the all-new show... at Jewish Museum - 1109 5th Avenue New York, NY 10128, Box office: 212.423.3337. Tickets: $18 Adults, $13 Children. On April 3, performances will held in Bayside, Queens and on April 4 in Hempstead, Long Island. Visit the website for more information.
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This March at the Disco, don’t bother changing in the morning – come on down in your coziest P.J’s. They will be serving old-school (ie, sugary) cereals at the cereal bar (come on! that’s all you ate growing up!) and generally just celebrating how much fun it is to wear pajamas to a nightclub! What time is it? (Pajama Time!). at Le Poisson Rouge for children ages 6 months to 7 years. Must be accompanied with Adult. Non-walking babies get in FREE! Ticket Price: $20 single tickets and $60 Family Four Pack! Le Poisson Rouge - 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY. Call 212.505.FISH.
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New York International Children's Film Festival
New York International Children's Film Festival - Each year the festival presents 100 animated, live action and experimental shorts and features from around the world plus gala premieres, retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, audience voting, and the NYICFF Awards Ceremony. But the festival has become much more than just an annual event; NYICFF now offers year-round film programming, a touring festival, an online festival, and film production workshops for children ages 6-16.This year they will be showcasing films from France, Spain, Japan, Ireland, UK and USA through March 24. For their updated schedule visit online.
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Film Forum Jr. Classics For Kids Their Families - 209 West Houston St. west of 6th Ave. and enjoy A Weekly Sunday matinee series at 11 a.m. ALL TICKETS $7. Advance tickets on sale at the box office call 212-727-8110 and online
April 28 A Night at the Opera - with the Marx Brothers
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Manhattan:
The Children’s Museum of the Arts
Join Children's Museum of the Arts as they open their doors and celebrate their new home!
The Children’s Museum of the Arts - 103 Charlton St. presents THE RAMMELLZEE GALAXSEUM, a collection of works by artist and MC, RAMMELLZEE. This exhibition showcases a visual encyclopedia of artworks including life-sized costumes, masks, frescoes, figurines, videos and more through February 3. Admission - Adult $10, Child $10, Infant (0-12 mos) FREE, Seniors (65+) FREE, CMA Members FREE. Pay as You Wish Thursday 4-6pm. For more information visit http://cmany.org or call (212) 274-0986.
Museum Workshops:
Art in Focus is a two-hour weekend drop off art session featuring a different topic each week. Choose from classes in sound recording, screenprinting, stop-motion animation and more. Saturdays from 1-3PM.
Winter Art Colony day camp at CMA allows campers to immerse themselves in innovative arts courses, while exploring our professional equipment and state-of-the-art facilities. Classes For Ages 6-12. December 26-28, 2012.
The WEE Arts winter session starts January 7- March 29, 2013. Designed for children under 5 years old, WEE Arts classes develop a young child’s familiarity with art making and encourage experimentation, exploration, and creative thinking. This program is designed to be a multisensory experience that encourages the development of gross and fine motor skills, as well as socialization and self-expression. Experience WEE Arts in Registered Class: $395 ($355 for members). Join DROP IN SESSIONS from 10:45am to 12pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Drop-In Session Fee: $25/family ($20 CMA Members) Registration opens to the public 6 weeks before the start of the session.
April 28 CMA is a partner with TADA! Youth Theater on a series of very special workshops. In honor of their youth performance of Ezra Jack Keats’ Maggie and the Pirate, young visitors will collaborate on a very special oversized clothes line, which will be displayed in the lobby of the TADA! Theater.
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New Museum First Saturdays for Families
New Museum – at 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, presents as part of the New Museum’s 2012 Triennial: “The Ungovernables,” an exhibition of work by thirty-four artists, artists groups, and temporary collectives born between the mid-1970s and the mid-1980s, many of whom have never before exhibited in the US. call 212.219.1222 or visit www.newmuseum.org/ New Museum First Saturdays for Families are free of charge. This program is designed and recommended for families with children four to fifteen years old, and includes free New Museum admission for up to two adults per family. Children under eighteen are always admitted free. No preregistration is required. Space is limited and tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Your entire party must be present; tickets will not be given to partial parties.
May 5 First Saturdays for Families - New Museum First Saturdays for Families are free of charge. This program is designed and recommended for families with children aged between four and fifteen years, and includes free New Museum admission for up to two adults per family at 10 am . Children under eighteen are always admitted free. No preregistration is required. Space is limited and tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Your entire party must be present; tickets will not be given to partial parties.
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Whitney Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art
– 945 Madison Ave. at 75th St. begins their winter
season with special programs for families. Early
reservation necessary. Museum hours Wednesday 11 am–6 pm
Thursday 11 am–6 pm Friday 1 pm–9 pm Saturday 11 am–6 pm
Sunday 11 am–6 pm . Closed Monday and Tuesday. Call (212)
570-3600. Visit their website http://whitney.org or contact
info@whitney.org. Enjoy their special childrens section
at http://whitney.org/ForKids
Mar 9 SINISTER POP FAMILY DAY - Everyone has their fifteen minutes of fame! At the Whitney be inspired by artists such as Andy Warhol and Allan D’Arcangelo, featured in Sinister Pop on March 9 from 11 am to 2 pm. Explore what it means to be a celebrity through an exciting lineup of hands-on art making, karaoke, performance, and interactive activities in the galleries! Join the red carpet and get your picture taken, paparazzi-style. Artists Dave McKenzie and the Bumbys will be on hand for interactive performances with families. Free with Museum admission. No registration is required—just drop in!
WHITNEY WEES: PAINTING PEOPLE AND PLACES - families with kids ages 4-5 check out the new exhibition American Legends to introduce your kids to artists such as Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keeffe. Tours will focus on how these American artists represent people and places. $10 per family (free for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Admission to program includes Museum admission. Registration is recommended; drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Bring your little artist age 4-5 to explore bright and brilliant colors in Sinister Pop exhibit and all over the Museum at 10:30 am.
Stroller Tours: For parents with babies 0–18 months Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, lead engaging tours of current exhibitions for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. Crying babies are welcome! $25 per adult ($10 for members). Registration is required. Stroller Tours are from 12 – 1 pm.
Mar 15 Jay DeFeo: A Retrospective - Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, lead engaging tours of current exhibitions for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. Crying babies are welcome! From 12-1 pm.
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The Children’s Museum of Manhattan – 212 West 83rd St. offers three floors of exhibits for children from toddlers to teens. Programs include workshops and parenting seminars. PlayWorks™ - help families prepare children to enter school ready to learn and grow by combining play and learning, Sing, move their body and use their listening ears to hear special stories. providing Kindergarten Readiness Skills for ages 4 & younger. Call 212.721.1234 or check cmom.org. Admission is $10, children under 1 free. Target First Friday Night offers free admission the first Friday of the Month from 5 pm – 8 pm.
Special Exhibits:
Eat Sleep Play: Building Health Every Day Step into CMOM’s Eat Sleep Play: Building Health Every Day exhibit and experience interactive ways for families to create a healthier lifestyle together. All activities and information based on the latest medical and behavioral research. Learn the essential facts and skills to make simple changes to build a strong and healthy future. Having a hard time getting your child to eat fruits and vegetables?
• Is your child’s bedtime getting later and later?
• Worried about the amount of physical activity your child is getting?
The Decision Center - Discover games and simple family routines that support and develop your brain’s ability to make healthier choices.
Consequences - Crawl through a giant digestive system, follow nutrients into the body and pump a giant heart.
The Sleep Center - Discover why nothing can replace sleep for good health and disease prevention.
Play Center - Learn the power of pe;daling, dancing, running, bouncing and jumping together as a family.
NYC Green Cart - Meet the Super Sprowtz™, a team of super-powered vegetable heroes and explore the benefits of fruits and vegetables at this giant NYC Green Cart.
Adventures with Dora and Diego - Join Diego on a series of high stakes animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest, or rub animal footprints, even build a Spectacled Bear’s nest!
Get ready for a fabulous fiesta at Dora’s house! Drive Tico’s car, build the walls of Rainbow Bridge or jump across the lake to arrive at Dora’s house to play drums and pretend to cook Latin American foods. By helping Dora and her friends get to the fiesta, your child will learn problem-solving skills, develop math and language abilities, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture. ¡Vámonos! Let’s go! Sponsored by Nickelodeon.
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At the Museum of the City of New York
Currier & Ives and Other Winter Tales Exhibit
Museum of the City of New York - 1220 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street will celebrate the holidays with the special exhibit, Currier & Ives and Other Winter Tales, an exhibit of the famous illustrators of Americana. Enjoy Mexican holiday celebrations and family programs. Free with suggested admission: $20 for families, $10 for adults, free for children under age 13. Call 212. Or visit for more information.
Mar 26-28 Winter Recess Projects - Spend your school vacation at the City Museum. Children can choose one of two activities offered throughout the day, or participate in both! No reservations required.
World’s Fairs of the Future: In the 1930s, when America was struggling through an economic crisis known as the Great Depression, six World’s Fairs were mounted across the country, to give citizens hope and a vision for the future. Explore the exhibition Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s with a museum educator, and discover the robots, inventions, and creative design and architecture that shaped the futuristic vision of the World’s Fairs of the 1930s. Children will then get the chance to work with clay to create their own World’s Fair pavilion for 2013.
Pushing Buttons: Activist New York: Have you ever thought something wasn’t fair and that you wanted to change it? Join a museum educator to tour the exhibition Activist New York, which tells the story of citizen activism and grassroots social movements in New York City through artifacts, buttons, posters, and multi-media presentations, from the 17th century right up to the present. After exploring the exhibition you can create your own button expressing views and ideas about a cause that is important to you.
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Scandinavian House - Heimbold Family Children's Learning Center at 58 Park Avenue at 37th Street offers an introduction to Scandinavian culture to young people. For reservations, call 212.847.9740 or email event_reservation@amscan.org. No reservations are necessary for Saturday Morning Storytelling.
Visit www.scandinaviahouse.org/events_kids.
Saturday Morning Storytelling - with
the Hans Christian Andersen Storytellers . Some of
New York’s most famous storytellers bring to life
exciting tales of mythical creatures and fantastic
adventures from Scandinavia and the far North.
Saturdays @ 11 am. Hear Gudmund on the Hillside
& Other Norwegian Stories with Rolf Stang on
March 9; Classic Tales & Rare Gems from Hans
Christian Andersen with Mary Ann Schmidt, Ellen
Shapiro, & Ron Sopyla on April 13; The Kalevala,
Stories from Finland & Beyond with Ron Sopyla
& Margaret Dawson on May 11. Free, ages 5+
Scandinavian Sing-Along - Scandinavia holds a treasure-trove of children’s songs and games. Danish musician Vibe Normann will introduce children to English versions of these songs, play musical games, and perform a selection of songs in modern, jazzy arrangements. Come prepared to move, dance, imagine, and sing your heart out! Saturdays @ 1 pm, March 16, April 20 and May 18. $7 ($5 ASF Members), ages 1-7.
Making the Familiar Strange: Art Workshops with Pratt Institute Art Educators - Join art educators from Pratt Institute for the spring season of Saturday afternoon art workshops inspired by Scandinavia House’s newest exhibition New Wave Finland: Contemporary Photography from the Helsinki School.
In response to the Helsinki School artists’ approach to photography, kids will focus on new ways of looking at familiar subjects such as portraits and cityscapes using a variety of materials and tools like graphite, cameras, and scissors on March 9, March 16, & March 23, 2013 at 2 – 3:30 pm for ages Ages 6 – 10.
$12 ($10 ASF Members); Series pass: $68 ($56 ASF Members) Enrollment is limited; early registration is strongly encouraged.
The Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and Learning Center is open to the public on Saturday for toddlers and up from 12—5 pm. . This premier indoor learning and play space for children integrates the best of Scandinavian design while emphasizing early childhood sensory perception. Admission is $10/child. Free to ASF Family Associate and above Members – these Members may only bring guests on Saturday for $10/child. Open to ASF Family Associate and above Members only: Tuesday—Friday, 12—5 pm. Please note that children must be walking on their own to be admitted.
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American Museum of Natural History - Central Park West at 79th St. will offer family adventures for this winter. Suggested donation is $19 for adults, $14.50 for seniors and students, $10.50 for children 2-12. children under 2 free.
Sackler Educational Laboratory for Comparative Genomics and Human Origins - Visit the Sackler Lab to handle casts of hominid skulls, learn about DNA and the human brain, and ask a scientist your questions. For families with children 8 years old and up. Registration Information: The Lab is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Location: The Lab is located on the first floor, in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins. Cost: Free on weekends with museum admission
Mystery at the Museum: An Accomplice Adventure - Bring the whole family on an exciting adventure through the Museum! Meet characters, follow clues, and solve puzzles as you unravel a tale that takes you to iconic Museum locations and behind-the-scenes areas. Part game, part theater, and part walking tour, Mystery at the Museum is an experience you won’t soon forget. Families with children ages 10 and up are welcome. on going. Admission - $40.
A Night at the Museum, the American Museum of Natural History's the American Museum of Natural History's wildly popular nocturnal adventure experience, has new and exciting updates this season. Follow Sean Casey of TV's "Storm Chasers" and scientists of the largest tornado-research project ever assembled on heart-pounding adventures in the IMAX film Tornado Alley. Explore our live-animal exhibitions with knowledgeable Museum explainers and challenge yourself with a fun Museum Quests. End your night by falling asleep in the darkened halls of one of the world's most famous museums. $129 per person (Members: $119 per person) (Scouts: $109 per person) Call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 for dates.
Journey to the Stars - A spectacular new Space Show, Journey to the Stars, narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, in the Hayden Planetarium at the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space. Featuring extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning, never-before-seen visualizations of physics-based simulations, the dazzling new Journey to the Stars launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries, and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars. Those who come along for the journey may never see the night sky in the same way again. on going.
Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture - in this latest exhibition take a journey around the world and through time. Stroll through an ancient market, cook a virtual meal, peek inside the dining rooms of illustrious individuals—and consider some of the most challenging issues of our time. Admission price: Adult - $25.00, Child - $14.50, Senior - $19.00, Student - $19.00 includes Museum admission.
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The DiMenna Children's History Museum at the New York Historical Society located at 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street). Telephone (212) 873-3400 is the latest museum for children in the city. The Museum offers young people 8 and older an opportunity to explore American history through the eyes of iconic New Yorkers when they were kids. Children can meet Founding Father Alexander Hamilton; James McCune Smith, the son of a slave who became the first African-American doctor; Esteban Bellán, the first Latino to play professional baseball; and Cornelia van Varick, daughter of a 17th century textile worker. Free with admission: $15 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for children ages 7-13, free for kids under 7.
Little New-Yorkers - each class for ages 2-4 held every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 will include story readings, time with historic toys, free exploration, a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, and time in DCHM OR a craft project. The time in DCHM/craft project will alternate each week. Some of the upcoming stories are Larry Gets Lost in NYC, Don't Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus, The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, New York from Above, and Knuffle Bunny.
Special Ongoing Events:
Artistic Detectives - Every first Saturday! Look, imagine, draw and create! Families explore history through art making in this educator-led gallery and studio program. Participants will be inspired by different paintings in the galleries and will then create their own personal masterpieces. Space is limited to the first thirty participants. Recommended for ages 5 - 9. From Sat, May 5th, 2012 | 11:00 am - Sat, July 7th, 2012 | 12:30 pm.
Cross-Stitch Circle - Drop in to try your skills at one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world! Free with Museum admission on Thursdays from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday Story Hour - From the seventeenth century to the twenty-first, through fiction and through fact, hear tales of NYC and the people who made it great. Every Sunday at the DiMenna Children's History Museum 11:30 am. Free with museum admission.
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Mar 9 Imagination Islands - Mystical beasts, magical forests, lost treasure and more can be found in this island-making workshop. Children will create maps and poetic descriptions of distant unexplored islands for those daring enough to venture there. Led by Poets House’s own Michael Romanos in Kray Hall. ADMISSION: $5 (children under 4) Free
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Studio Museum in Harlem – 144 West 125th Street, New York, New York. Museum Hours: Thursday and Friday:12pm-9pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm, and Sunday: 12pm-6pm. Admission: Suggested donation: Adults $7.00, Seniors and students (with valid id) $3.00., and free for members and children under 12. Target Free Sundays: Free admission every Sunday thanks to the support of Target. Call (212) 864-4500 or visit http://www.studiomuseum.org.
Apr 14 Books & Authors,
Kids! With Ambre Anderson - Kick off National
Library Week with the Studio Museum and learn about a
character named Little Lee in Qualities, a story by
author Ambre Anderson. Through a journey into the
animal kingdom, Little Lee’s grandma helps her to
understand that every living thing has good qualities,
especially Little Lee! from 2-4 pm
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Mar 10 Paper Bag Players at 2 pm - see above.
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Museum of Modern Art - 11 West 53 Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 708-9400 has weekend programs for families. Admission is free. Preregistration is required for some programs. Early registration is necessssary, programs are very popular and waiting list request are often available. Visit http://www.moma.org/learn/kids_families/index. Visitors were asked to share their MOMA stories with messages, poems, and ideas which were displayed on a museum wall see what they had to say on I went to MOMA .... For tips on exploring MoMA with your family this summer, visit MoMA.org/familyvisit. Spark your creativity this month at MoMA! In Material Lab you can touch, assemble, and create with a multitude of materials, or try out different painting techniques using a new digital painting program from Microsoft. Stop by before or after visiting MoMA's galleries. Children's programs fill up quickly pre registration is necessary.
TOURS FOR FOURS - Look, listen, and share ideas while you explore modern and contemporary art. Movement, drawing, and other gallery activities give everyone the chance to participate. Each month a new theme is introduced. – on Saturdays and Sundays, 10:20–11:15 a.m. Programs begin in The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, located at 4 West Fifty-fourth Street (near Fifth Avenue). Admission is free. No preregistration.Tickets are distributed at the Education and Research Building reception desk starting at 10:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. *Kids must be four years old to attend this program. Younger siblings are allowed to accompany the group, but the participating child must be four. **This program is free for individual families of up to two adults and up to three kids. Additional adults $25, seniors (65 and over with ID) $18, students $14, member guests $5. Explore Shape, Color and Line on Saturdays and Sundays in March from 10:20-11:15..
A Closer Look for Kids - Engage in lively discussions and activities while looking closely at works of art in MoMA’s galleries for ages 5 -10. Share your ideas and participate in drawing, movement, or writing activities as you explore three to five works of art in the Museum galleries. Kids and adults participate together. Theme for November is It’s All in the Attitude! Body Language and December is Tick Tock: Time in Art. *This program is free for individual families of up to two adults and up to three kids. Additional adults $20, seniors (65 and over with ID) $16, students $12, member guests $5. Themes: Telling Tales: Stories in Art on Saturdays and Sundays in March from 10:20-11:30.
Tours for Tweens - Share ideas, exchange opinions, and consider different perspectives about works of art. Explore MoMA’s collection and special exhibitions. Kids and adults participate together for ages 11 -14. Theme: The Artist Process: Dieter Roth on March 9, 10, 16 and 17.
Conversations with Contemporary Artists: Family Edition - Mark di Suvero - creates playful sculptures on a monumental scale made of industrial products such as steel I-beams and plate as well as salvaged materials. In 1986 di Suvero founded Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Queens, and transformed it into an open studio and exhibition space for artists and a neighborhood park for local residents. Learn more about him on March 16 at 1 pm for ages 7-14. Admission is free. Preregistration is required
Conversations with Contemporary Artists: Family Edition - Cory Arcangel is a Brooklyn-based artist who makes work in a range of mediums, including music composition, video and video games, sculpture, performance, and the Internet. He is interested by the increasing role technology plays in our lives, and in his artwork he uses humor to express suspicion of these developments. His online work, source code, ephemera, mp3s, and more can be found at Coryarcangel.com. Discuss his work on Mar 30 at 1 pm. for ages 7-14. Admission is free. Preregistration is required
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden - 421 East 61st Street, New York, 212 838-6878, http://mvhm.org/ right in the heart of the city discover one of the seven oldest buildings in New York city named for George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The Museum offers the following holiday programs:
Monthly Storytime - Join on the third Friday of every month for historically-themed stories and activities, dress-up in the Children's Corner and role-play with the museum's Touch Collection. An optional brief tour of the period rooms will follow. For children 6 and under. Free with museum admission; free for museum members.
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Storytime in Nolen Library - Start with a book, then learn to look! After a story in the library's special corner for kids, head to the galleries on a treasure hunt For families weekdays at 10 am and 3 pm. with children ages 3–7. All family programs are free with Museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted. Check schedule for changes.
Drop-in Drawing—Drawing in Pattern - Draw inspiration from original works of art! Join talented art instructors in the galleries for informal sketching fun. Open to visitors of all ages. Instruction repeats every 30 minutes; come and go as you like. Materials are provided. This session is held in conjunction with the New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia. Free with Museum admission.
Start with Art at the Met/Start with Art at the Met Plus - Look, sketch, and listen to stories to get a head start on art. Start with Art at the Met Plus includes art-making activities. For families with children ages 3–7 on Tues at 2:30 pm, Thurs at 3:30 pm, Fri at 4:30 pm, Sat at 11 am and 2:30 pm. All family programs are free with Museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted.
Charles H. Tally Holiday Monday Family Programs - Take a day to play at the Museum on select Met Holiday Mondays throughout the year. (The Museum is closed on Mondays unless otherwise noted.) All family programs are free with Museum admission, and do not require tickets or reservations unless otherwise noted at 11 am, 12 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm. For families with children ages 5–12. Programs on Mar 25 and April 1 at 11 am, 12, 1:15, 2:30 pm.
Art Trek/Art Trek Plus - Be an art explorer! Take a new voyage around the globe every time you visit the Met. Art Trek Plus includes a performance or other surprises on weekends at 11 am and 2:30 pm. For families with children ages 5–12.
A Midwinter Recess Dream - for children ages 7-14 take their school break at the Museum and get creative. see Museum for ore information.
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The Cloisters - 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhatan, New York, 212-923-3700 or 212-650-2280 - Children ages 4 through 12 and their families are invited for an hour-long workshop at The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe on weekends. Free with Museum admission. Museum is open Tuesday–Thursday, Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Closed Monday (except Met Holiday Mondays), Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Recommended Admission: Adults – $25, Seniors (65 and older) - $17, Students $12, Members –Free, Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) Free
Mar 16 Gold, Silver and Jewels - There are many treasures at The Cloisters museum and gardens. Find out why these objects were so precious in the Middle Ages, and make your own treasure to take home at 1 pm.
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The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues (646-223-3010) offers theater geared for kids ages 4 to 8. Friday, 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon and 5 p.m. go to newvictory.org.
Mar 9-10 As you Like It - "Sweet are the uses of adversity." Banished from her palace, Rosalind flees to the Forest of Arden with a mismatched crew, including her cousin, the court jester and a number of new friends found along the way. New York favorite The Acting Company brings Shakespeare’s lushly lighthearted comedy AS YOU LIKE IT to The New Victory as part of their 40th anniversary season. For ages 12 and up. Tickets are start at $14 to $38.
Mar 15-31 Bello Mania - Hellllooooo Bello! Now’s your chance to see the circus superstar Time Magazine calls “America’s Best Clown” in a brand new show of his own! With a crazy coif that defies gravity as much as his soaring stunts, Bello and his talented troupe tackle the most towering, terrifying and tough-to-do tricks with jokester genius. The former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® big shot nails trampoline routines, bungee-style bouncing and handstands on a high wire, “all the while making audiences laugh with his brilliantly comic timing and gusto” For ages 4 and up.
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J & R Jr. - the electronic store J&R located 23 Park Row ( across from City Hall Park)is celebrating the opening of its' latest addition with special events for children and a look at it's new store for families. Families will be able to check out the latest in baby gear, cds, toys, etc. Call 212.238-9000.
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Brooklyn:
Brooklyn
Children’s Museum – 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks
Ave. next to Brower Park is the oldest museum for children
offering special exhibits and events on weekends from 10 –
5 pm and weekdays from 11-5pm. Closed on Monday and
Tuesday. Free admission on weekends before 11 am. Admission
is $7.50 per person. Admission is free for Museum members
and children under 1 year of age. Free early bird admission
is available before 11am on the second weekend of each
month for families. Enjoy free admission to the Museum from
2 to 5 pm on Wednesday afternoons for families. Call
718.735-4400 or visit http://www.brooklynkids.org.
New Exhibit The Big Adventure – Challenge yourself
in The Big Adventure! Test your abilities, explore
Adventure Mountain and The Tunnels of Fun, where you can
climb a six-foot wall of rocks, crawl through dark tunnels
and reach the Crow’s Nest to view adventures around you.
Stand Out on a Ledge, where you appear to be three-stories
in the air, moving from building to building on a thin
beam. Looking down, you’ll see firemen ready to catch you,
but if you keep your balance and use your smarts, you’ll
make it safely to the other side. Next, fly through the air
on the Virtual Flyer, a kid-size airplane that you fly with
your friends. Work together to dodge a flying saucer,
hot-air balloons, ducks, mountains and even an over-sized
monster looking for dinner!
Ongoing Workshops:
Blooming Babies: Let’s Get Healthy! Being active
and healthy is very important! Explore what animals and
people do to live healthy, happy and fit. Make a healthy,
yummy snack to take home. 11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea -
Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by
exploring animals up close and personal! At 1:30, for All
ages
Art Works - Visit the Totally Tots Art
Studio and see what activity is in store for your young
Picasso. 2:30, for 5 and under
Wacky Tuesday - Explore art, science and
culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way. At 11:30, for 5
and under. 1:30, for 4 and up.
Bug Out! - Creepy, crawly bugs?! Ewwww!
Meet Mother Nature’s little helpers up close and personal.
Give them a pet, and learn the many reasons why they’re so
important. At 2:30, for 5 and under.
Tales for Tots - Travel to far away places
in your imagination by listening to tales from around the
world. At 2:30, for 5 and under
Little Scientists - Investigate the world
of natural science with hand-on activities. At 2:30, for 5
and under.
Sensory Room Family Hours - Over, under,
swing and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM.
Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our
fluff chair mountain. This is an inclusive space that
engages children of all abilities. This room provides a
welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first
come, first served basis. 02:00, for All ages.
Mar 24 Cultural Connections
Performance: Alhambra- Join us on an unforgettable trip
back in time through the eyes of Simon, a young boy who was
forced to leave his home in Spain in 1492. During this
journey you’ll hear the music and poetry of the Sephardic
Jewish culture and learn some Ladino (the language of
Judeo-Spanish culture). All Ages
Mar 24 Eggs-Travaganza - Easter Egg Hunt! 9am-11am
(Entry times: 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am,
11:00am) children join on a big Museum egg hunt! Will
they hold prizes, treats or golden tickets? Exhibit areas
will be divided by age groups with timed entry tickets, so
even the littlest hunters are sure to find treasures!
Don’t forget to bring a basket to collect your treasures.
After the hunt, join us in a private craft area for
family fun! Limited tickets on sale now in person at
our admissions desk or on their website – brooklynkids.org. Reserve your egg
hunt session today. All Ages. Ticket price includes
Museum admission for the day. Members $5, Non Members
$14, children under 1 are free.
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Brooklyn Museum – 200 Eastern Parkway has
family events on the weekends. Call 718.638-5000 or visit
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
Suggested Contribution:$10 Students with Valid ID:$6
Adults 62 and over:$6 Members:Free Children under
12:Free
Arty Facts - For children ages four to seven and
their adult friends. Explore the galleries, enjoy a family
activity, and make your own art in each ninety-minute
class. Arty Facts offers a different program each Sundays,
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.. Meet in the Rubin Lobby promptly at
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please do not bring siblings older
than seven or younger than four. Materials fee (for up to
four participants): $10; $5 for Gallery/Studio Families and
Family and Friends Members; FREE to Contributor and above
Members. Materials fee does not include Museum admission.
"Zoo in the Museum" Animals have inspired artists all over
the world. Let the creatures who live in the Museum inspire
the artist in you. This month will highlight the Arts of
Asia installation before it closes for a yearlong
reinstallation. Note: Arty Facts will not be held December
23 or 30.
Meet the Museum meets every Thursday at 11
a.m. and 4 p.m., providing toddlers ages two and three
years old with opportunities to experiment with and explore
art and culture through song, gallery activities, and art
making. Adult companions work closely with their children
and discover creative and fun ways to interact.
Winter session: Thursdays, January 10–February 7, 2013 from
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 4–5:30 p.m. (6 classes)Fee:
Non-Members: $225; limited discounts for Members ($120 for
Family-level Members and free for Members at the
Contributor level and above)
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- located at 900 Washington Ave,
Brooklyn, NY http://www.bbg.org/ Admission is $10 for
adults, students $5 and free for children under 12.
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Queens:
Hall of
Science - 47-10 111 Flushing-Corona Park has
exhibits and events for young scientist. Museum is opened
Monday – Thursday • 9:30 am – 2 pm, Friday • 9:30 am – 5 pm
and Saturday & Sunday • 10 am – 6 pm. Enjoy free
admission, September through June, on Fridays, 2 – 5 pm;
Sundays, 10 – 11 am. Strollers are permitted. Admission is
adults (ages 18 & older): $11, children (ages 2 – 17):
$8, students (with college ID): $8 and senior citizens (age
62 & older): $8. Science Playground -
through dozens of playground elements like slides, seesaws,
sand pits, and fog machines, visitors of all ages and
abilities can explore the scientific principles of motion,
balance, sound, sight and simple machines, as well as sun,
wind and water. Admission is $4 per person. Session Length:
45 Minutes. Call 718.699-0005or visit http://www.nysci.org.
Special Family Programs :
Wild Minds: What Animals Really Think-
Marvel at the amazing abilities of animals as you explore
the evolutionary and cognitive links we share with them.
Take a numbers memory test, explore animal enrichment
techniques, and even see a plastinated human brain! Free
with NYSCI admission. Through January 15.
Science Playground - Explore North America's
largest science playground! More than 60,000 square feet of
outdoor exhibits help visitors explore the scientific
principles of motion, balance and simple machines. Open
weather permitting. $4 per person plus general NYSCI
admission (free for NYSCI Premium members). September –
December: Fridays, 2 – 5 pm; Weekends, 10 am – 6 pm. Open
weather permitting
Rocket Park Mini Golf - Explore key
science concepts such as propulsion, gravity, escape
velocity and more as you putt through the world's only
miniature golf course themed around the science of space
flight. $6 adults, $5 children and seniors, plus general
NYSCI admission. (NYSCI Premium members: $5 adults, $4
children and seniors.) September – December: Fridays, 2 – 5
pm; Weekends 10 am – 6 pm. Open weather permitting
3D Theater Presentation: Wild Ocean- Watch
a 20-minute, science-themed show about our endangered ocean
ecosystem in digital 3D. Ages 6 and older. $6 adults; $5
children, students & seniors, plus NYSCI admission.
(NYSCI Premium members: $5 adults; $4 children, students
& seniors) September 24 – March 31: Tuesday – Thursday,
noon; Friday, noon & 4 pm; Weekends, 1:30 pm & 3:30
pm. Special screening times
3D Theater Presentation: Tornado Alley -
Follow Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the scientists of
VORTEX2, the largest tornado-research project ever
assembled, on their missions to witness the birth of a
tornado. Ages 6 and older. $6 adults; $5 children, students
& seniors, plus NYSCI admission. (NYSCI Premium
members: $5 adults, $4 children, students & seniors)
September 24 – March 31: Tuesday – Thursday, 11 am; Friday,
11 am & 3 pm; Weekends, 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 pm.
Special screening times for November 25: 11:30 am, 1:30
& 3:30 pm. (No 4:30 pm show on December 4.)
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The Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50
Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park offers families fun and
learning trip to a farm. Queens County Farm Museum's
history dates back to 1697; it occupies New York City's
largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland and is the
only working historical farm in the City. General Admission
is free (except on special event days and for all school
and organization group visits at all times). Call (718)
347-3276.
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Bronx:
Bronx Zoo - 2300 South Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, (718) 367-1010 is the premiere home of wildlife in NYC with special exhibits, rides and attractions for the entire family. Visit Jungle World, the Congo, Madagascar, Bug Carousel and enjoy 4-D Theater Experience, animal feedings, camel rides and more. Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Day. Wednesday admission, year-round, is a suggested donation. Winter Adult Admission is $22.95 in December and $20.95 from January to March, Child Admission (Ages 3-12) is $17.95 in December and $15.95 from January to March and Senior (65+) $20.95 in December and $17.95 from January to March. Additional fees for the WINTER Total Experience includes Zoo admission plus unlimited access to the Special Rides & Attractions available on the day of your visit. Check signs at park entry for daily listing of "Today's Total Experience". Admission rates are seasonal check the website for rates.
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The Van Cortlandt Park Ice Skating Rink is located on Broadway and 242nd Street, just steps away from the last stop on the 1 subway line. Open Sunday-Thursday noon-8pm, Friday and Saturday noon-10pm. Admission is $6 on weekdays, $8 on weekends (starting Friday night at 6pm) and holidays. Skate rental is $5. Helmet and locker rentals are also available. Public Skating Hours: Monday- Thursday, Sunday : 12pm-8pm and Friday –Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm. Pricing :Weekday Admission: $5.00, and Weekend Admission: $8.00. (Socks must be worn to rent skates!)
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Staten Island:
The Staten Island Children's Museum appeals to the intrepid explorer in every child. Interactive exhibitions and creative workshops offer plenty of opportunities for hands-on, first hand experiences that nurture children's natural curiosity and creativity. Call 718-273-2060. The Children's Museum will be open for free on 2011 Boogie Woogie Wednesdays Sponsored by Con Ed June 29, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, August 3, 10, 17, and 24. from 5 - 8 p.m.!
Summer Camps at the Staten Island Children's Museum – enjoy week-long thematic camps appeal to children's interests and talents includes cooking, theatre, Art , Photography and more. Half- and full-day programs available. Call (718) 273-2060, ext. 137 for more information, or visit The Staten Island Children's Museum.
Special Exhibits:
• The Big Game: Come and play some big board games. Kids can play chess, checkers and dominoes.
• Bugs and Other Insects: Become a spider and catch a meal, help pollinate flowers, create your own insect, examine a honey bee hive, crawl through an ant hill and watch butterflies being born.
• Block Harbor: Explore the pirate ship and pretend to be a sailor; cross over the bridge and be a lookout on the upper deck, peep through a telescope, ring the bell, navigate the wheel, cook in the galley; make a block city – or just make believe.
• Great Explorations: Explore a rainforest canopy and cave, drive a dogsled in the tundra or dive to the ocean floor, build an igloo, cross a river, walk on snow shoes, host a radio show, drive a submersible. Learn about extreme environments.
• House About It: It's all about the homes people go to, how they are built and the people who build them. Work in our frame house, use the digger and the wrecking ball, work with a real drill, design and decorate. Learn about all the different trades.
• Portia's Playhouse: An authentic theatre with plenty of costumes to help young thespians pretend. Kids can put on skits using props and sound effects to enhance the performance on the real stage. (Closed when performances are scheduled)
• Ladder 11: Pretend you are a firefighter – ring the bell, slide down the pole, don firefighter gear, manipulate the gauges, hook up a hose and jump aboard our fire truck.
• Sea Of Boats: (weather permitting) An outdoor sea-faring play-space that features boats, a lighthouse, a crow's nest with activities including radar, Morse Code, fishing, oystering, water play and other nautical knick-knacks.
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Queens Zoo, 53-51 111th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park - visit the Zoo for an egg-stravagant Easter event! Take part in an egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny and their Flemish giant rabbits, and enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities. Plus, you’ll have the chance to enter to win tickets to see Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Live Tour. For more info, visit their website on April 7 & 8, 11am – 4pm. Free. Ages: All
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Park Department
Central Park:
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater – at 79th St enter at Central Park West and 81 St enjoy the puppet show, The Three Bears Holiday Bash.
The Three Bears Holiday Bash, is a variety show that celebrates the holiday season in song, dance, and puppetry. This production quickly becomes a comedy of errors when Baby Bear invites Santa to star in Mama and Papa Bear's annual holiday show. The audience also gets to join in on the fun with a "12 days of Christmas" sing-a-long during the performance! Drawing from the stories of Hanukkah, the Night Before Christmas, and Kwanzaa, The Three Bears Holiday Bash is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Winter Schedule- November 13 - December 30, Monday through Friday at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM, Additional show on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM, Saturday and Sundays at 1:00 PM. **Note: Special schedule **December 24th-25th – Closed, December 26th – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and December 27th-28th – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Reservations are required. Tickets are $8/adults, $5/children under 12.Tickets are $8/adults, $5/children under 12. Call 212.988.9093. http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/swedish_cottage.html
Wollman Rink – 62nd St mid park offers skating for the family. Call 212.517.4800.
Central Park Zoo – 64th St. and 5th Ave. is open daily from 10-4:30 pm on weekdays and 10 am – 5:30 pm on weekends. The Children’s Zoo at 64th and 5th Avenue is open 10 -4:30 pm. Call .
The Central Park Carousel at 6 4th and 5th Ave. is open 10 am – 4:45 on weekdays and 10 am – 5:45 on weekends (weather permitting). Call 212.879.0244.
Belvedere Castle, mid-Park at 79th Street. is offering The Castle and its Kingdom Tour.
Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Call 212-772-0210 for directions.
Chess & Checkers House - (Located inside the Park at 64th Street) – will offer Earth Day Crafts. Celebrate Earth Day in Central Park, Manhattan's largest green space, with Chess & Checkers House staff on April 22 at 2:00PM Rain or shine. FREE! All ages.
Bryant Park;
Le Carrousel at Bryant Park - the carousel mid-park on the 40th Street side was specially created to complement the park’s French classical style. Open 11:00am to 7: 00pm weather permitting. One ride is $2.00. Parents assisting children unable to ride solo will not be charged Buy a discounted card and enjoy 10 rides for $15. Le Carrousel Birthday Parties - Party packages available. For information, rates and reservations. Call 1-212-768-4242 ext. 129. Email: parties@urbanmgt.com.
Enjoy special events at Le Carrousel:
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Enjoy baseball in the boroughs of New York City!
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY 10451
phone: 718-293-4300 | fax: 718-681-8603
website: yankees.com
Babe Ruth. Mickey Mantle. Twenty-seven World Series championships. The Yankees may be the most storied franchise in sports. In 2009, the Bronx Bombers continued that winning tradition by claiming a World Series in their new, state-of-the-art stadium—just as they did back in 1923, the year they christened The House That Ruth Built
New York Mets
Citi Field
Flushing, NY 11368
phone: 718-507-8499 | fax: 718-507-7735
website: mets.com
New York's National League baseball team has experienced lows (a dismal 1962 debut campaign), highs (the 1969 "Miracle Mets" and the dominant 1986 squad) and everything in between. Mets fans recently welcomed a new era in state-of-the-art Citi Field, which echoes the design of Ebbets Field while also paying tribute to the team's Polo Grounds and Shea Stadium heritage.
Brooklyn Cyclones
MCU Park
1904 Surf Ave (at W. 17th St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11224
phone: 718-449-8497
website: brooklyncyclones.com
The Brooklyn Cyclones, the New York Mets' Class A minor league club, play in picturesque MCU Park—about an hour's subway ride from Midtown Manhattan. Situated in Coney Island, close to the ocean and local attractions like Deno's Wonder Wheel and Luna Park, the smell of salt air permeates the stadium. During night games, neon-colored fluorescent rings circling the ballpark's stadium lights lend a carnivalesque atmosphere to the setting. In the distance beyond the left field wall, fans can see the Cyclone roller coaster (the team's namesake) slowly rise and suddenly plunge on its first terrifying drop. The on-field competition of scrappy, hardworking ballplayers hearkens back to the good ol' days of Brooklyn baseball—as does the intimate setting, where the team can hear what fans yell out from the stands.
Staten Island Yankees
RCBK Ballpark at St George
Staten Island, NY 10301
phone: 718-720-9265 | fax: 718-273-5763
website: siyanks.com
Nicknamed the "Baby Bombers" the Yankees' Class A minor league team plays on the northeastern tip of Staten Island at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. With its prime waterfront location and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the stadium is widely recognized as one of the best in the minor leagues—and it's all just steps away from the Staten Island Ferry, which carries commuters to and from Manhattan at no charge.
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The Green Apple - Fleas, Markets and fruit picking!
Interested in a family fun project for the fall, try fruit picking. Check with the farms to make sure they are opened and still have a crop before going. For more information visit http://www.pickyourown.org (this site is strange so scroll down to see the information), the New Jersey Agricultural Department at http://www.state.nj.us/jerseyfresh/searches/pyo.htm and the New York Department of Agriculture at http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/ Here is a few options.
Stone Ridge Orchard at Stone Ridge, NY, call 845 687-2587 or visit StoneRidgeOrchard.us
-Stone Ridge Orchard is a 200 year old farm in the heart of the Roundout Valley , which has been eco-certified since 2009. They are dedicated to sustainable agriculture. While not certified organic, they use the best practices available for our climate, including some organic pest control materials, mulches and some biodynamic practices. In addition to apples, you can pick your own berries and Asian pears too. They offer high quality fruit baked goods, cidar and more. Their farm market also sells other fresh local farm products and there's a cafe.
Mr Apple at High Falls, NY, call 845 687-0005 or visit MrApples.com
Mr Apple describes themselves as a different kind of farm. “We are a friendly, small-town size, non-commercial operation.” They are a low-spray orchard, which means they use fewer pesticides. They have a full variety of apples to pick so take a tranquil journey through scenic routes to Mr. Apples rustic Orchard.
Hanks Pumpkintown at 240 Montauk Highway, Watermill, call 631.726-4667 or visit http://hankspumpkintown.com
Hanks offers an array of fun Fall Farm activiites. Opening in mid September, they offer an entire corn maze park, wagon rides, a great playground and theatrical face painting. Families can enjoy a full day of activities. There are apples and pumpkins to pick and roasted sweet corn from the corn shack and a candy apples to enjoy before you leave.
Wickham's Fruit Farm at 28700 Route 25, Cutchogue, visit http://www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com/
Wickham's fruit is grown on some of the oldest continually cultivated land in the country, much of the farm dating from 1661. Wickham's Fruit Farm is an historic, bicentennial farm, beautiful to behold against the sparkling waters of Peconic Bay. Wickham’s offers a gorgeous water view and lots of history. They have a u-pick apple orchard with a variety of fruit in season. Children can also hop on a wagon ride, see an old-fashioned apple cider press in action, and enjoy one of Wickham's homemade and home-baked fresh donuts and apple cider. There is also home baked goods to buy. New this year, Wickham's requires membership to enter the orchard for u-pick. The form is on their website, as are the details. The cost is $20, which covers your whole family for the whole season.
Seven Ponds Orchard at 65 Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill, NY 11976 call (631) 726-8015
While many orchards offer dwarf "type" apple varieties, only Seven Ponds can lay claim to the fact that they specialize in them. With over 14 varieties of dwarf trees, you could spend all day in the little orchard with young children who can’t reach higher trees. They also offer red radio flyer wagons for you to carry your apples around in. Also enjoy their corn maize, hay rides, and a farm market with a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables. They are also open weekdays.
Fort Salonga Farms at 30 Meadow Glen Rd, Northport, call (631)269-966 visit http://www.fortsalongafarm.com/
Fort Salonga Farms provides a low key, no frills approach, They offers the most westerly location on the Island. Fort Salonga Farms is a great place to hit if you want to get in, pick some apples, and get home for naptime. They offer plenty of dwarfed trees so that little hands can reach and pick. And, they also offer freshly extracted honey for sale at the farm stand that you shouldn't miss on the way out. It's important to check out their website, since their crop is smaller and they close from time to time to allow for more ripening.
© 2010 Ken Henry