Date:	Activity:
11/20/09 Hours: 6:30pm	Kids Movie Night - Plasterkraze 1310 Middle Country Road - 631-689-5231 www.plasterkraze.com Ages: TOD,YE,TW Price: $20 See the latest films, paint a plaster piece of your choice, enjoy pizza, refreshments, dancing & games. Pre-registration is required.
11/20/09	Playful Discovery - UCONN Stamford Campus One University Place - 203-569-9895 www.thegatewayinstitute.com Ages: TOD Price: $15 Stimulate the senses and have some fun. This class for caregivers and little ones from birth to 5 features activities created to encourage and enrich development in four key areas: intellectual, language, motor, social and emotional. In the Schreiber Reading Room, 2nd Floor.
11/20/09 Hours: Varies	Beauty and The Beast - Rochambeau Theater 228 Fisher Avenue - 914-761-7463 www.westcoproductions.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $14 The classic tale of the prince who falls under a spell and is turned into a beast and the lovely princess who sees beneath surface appearances as her love overcomes the spell. Meet the cast after the show.
11/20/09	Bossy Frog Concert - Rose Memorial Library 61 East Main Street - 845-786-2100 Ages: TOD,YE Enjoy an evening of music and fun with Jeffrey Friedberg - "The Bossy Frog."
11/20/09	The Sound of Music - Irvington Town Hall Theater 85 Main Street - 914-591-6602 www.irvingtontheater.com Ages: All Price: $20 adults, $12 children Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this final collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein is one of the world's most beloved musicals.
11/20/09	Roots N Shoots - Mamaroneck Public Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue - 914-698-1250 www.mamaronecklibrary.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Join the environmental awareness club and contribute to the community.
11/20/09 Hours: Enter anytime until 10:30pm	Sensate - Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue at Union Street - 718-857-4816 www.brooklynlyceum.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $20; $15 with student or performing arts ID A dance installation performed throughout 4,000sq ft of the Brooklyn Lyceum. Audience is free to enter and exit the performance spaces anytime, viewing the dance from anywhere they choose in the space. The dancers construct tense psychological zones as they attempt to find an exit. Private space becomes public as individual experiences are shared and co-opted by others in the room.
11/20/09	A Christmas Carol, The Musical - Bedford Hills Community House 74 Main Street - 914-244-0474 www.bedfordcommunitytheatre.org Ages: All Price: $18 Charles Dickens' classic tale and beloved characters are brought to life on stage.
11/20/09	All-School Introductory Session - Green Meadow Waldorf School 307 Hungry Hollow Road - 845-356-2514 www.gmws.org Ages: AD Get an introduction to the school with a video presentation, question and answer period, and campus tour. Pre-registration is required.
11/20/09	Unplugged Jam - Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-3383 www.findgroove.com Ages: AD Join the Westchester Acoustic Guitar Meet-Up Group, a friendly gathering of acoustic guitarists of all levels, to play solo or in small groups. Singers and all other instruments are welcome. Pre-registration is required.
11/20/09	Starry Nights Family Program - Saddle River Valley Cultural Center 305 West Saddle River Road - 201-825-3366 www.saddlerivervalleyculturalcenter.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Climb inside an inflatable planetarium to learn about stars, constellations and planets.
11/20/09	Chinese Chopsticks - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: All Price: $10 Kids design a pair of their own chopsticks using specially printed paper, then learn how to use them by practicing their skills by picking up pretend food. Every Tuesday-Friday, through November 25 (except November 11).
11/20/09	Living History: British Encampment of the 22nd Regiment - Kearney House Alpine Area, Palisades Interstate Parkway to Exit 2 to bottom of hill. - 201-768-1360 Ages: All Learn a little history at this evening program.
11/20/09	Guys and Dolls - Staples High School 70 North Avenue - 203-341-1200 http://shs.westport.k12.ct.us/staples/ Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: Adults $15, students $10 See the Staples Players perform the musical, Guys and Dolls. To purchase tickets, visit staplesplayers.com after October 20.
11/20/09	Friday Party Night - Playland Ice Casino Playland Park - 914-813-7059 www.ryeplayland.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $12 Ice skate and enjoy live music, special effects, games, snacks, prizes, giveaways and more. Skate rental is included with admission price.
11/20/09 Hours: Times TBD	Adult & Children's Holiday Book Fair - Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: All Price: Prices vary The annual Scholastic Book Fair, in the JCC Lobby, features a variety of books for children and adults. Proceeds to benefit the JCC's Early Childhood Department.
11/20/09 Hours: 1-4pm	Flu Vaccine Clinic - Robert Yeager Health Center 50 Sanatorium Road - 845-364-2633 Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $25 for ages 9-59 The Rockland County Department of Health offers flu vaccines for county residents.
11/20/09	Miracle on 34th Street - John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 250 Main Street - 631-261-2900 www.johnwengemantheater.com Ages: All Price: $60 This traditional holiday tale comes to life on stage.
11/20/09 Hours: 8pm	Paul Zunno Solo Acoustic Concert - New York City Center Studios 130 W. 56th St. - 866-811-4111 Ages: Teens and Up Price: $25.00 Following in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman, Paul Zunno played lead guitar for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Wilson Pickett. His performances are a combination of 'stories behind the music' and a downright blow-the-roof-off-joint execution and technique as a guitarist. Zunno has truly earned his reputation as an outstanding live performer. His mix of soulful singing, guitar mastery and skillful songwriting have captivated and awed audiences for years. Paul Zunno's solo acoustic concert gives audiences an opportunity to see a world class talent in an intimate setting. More Info and Tix: www.zunno.com
11/20/09	Comedy With Paula Poundstone - Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road - 203-254-4010 www.quickcenter.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $35 and up Laugh the night away at this show.
11/20/09 Hours: 2pm	Animal Wisdom in Stories and Music - Emelin Theater 153 Library Lane - 914-698-0098 www.emelin.org Ages: All Price: $5 ?Musical Wisdom? ? which features pianist Vered Reznik of Mamaroneck, storyteller/singer Rachel Berman of Riverdale and flutist Dominique Soucy of Scarsdale present Aesop's Fables and other animal-themed musical selections, combining classical music, storytelling and valuable lessons in a fun-filled one-hour program.
11/20/09	Teen Anime/Manga Club - Queens Library: Far Rockaway branch 1637 Central Avenue - 718-327-2549 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: TW,TE Price: FREE Tweens and teens meet to watch and talk about favorite manga and anime series. Refreshments provided.
11/20/09	Auburndale Chess Club - Queens Library: Auburndale branch 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard - 718-352-2027 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: All Price: FREE Play a game chess every Friday with chessmaster Paul Landau.
11/20/09	Mother Goose Time - Queens Library: Glendale branch 78-60 73 Place - 718-821-4980 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: FREE Babies up to 17 months and their caregivers enjoy a program complete with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and more. Preregistration required.
11/20/09 through 11/22/09 Hours: 3pm and 4pm	Highlights from the Nutcracker Ballet - Rebecca Kelly Ballet 579 Broadway - 212-431-8489 www.rebeccakellyballet.com Ages: ALL Price: $35; free children under 10 The behind the scenes presentation includes the Grand Pas, with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, the Snow Queen solo, the Arabian and Russian Trepak variations. Each event includes a reception with the artists and the famous ?Tray of Sweets.?
11/20/09	Toddler Time - Flatlands Library 2065 Flatbush Avenue - 718-253-4409 www.brooklynlibrary.org Ages: TOD Price: FREE Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories with other toddlers ages 18 to 36 months.
11/20/09	Fun Fridays - Red Hook Library 7 Wolcott Street, at Dwight Street - 718-935-0203 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE Hang out and enjoy books, games, music, and arts and crafts.
11/20/09	Outdoor Adventures: Owl Prowl - Stamford Museum and Nature Center/Bendel Mansion 39 Scofieldtown Road - 203-322-1646 www.stamfordmuseum.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $8 per person Join Chris Evers of Animal Embassy to search for Screech Owls, Great Horned Owls, and others in the forest. Learn the ecology of these night fliers, including their habitats, diets, and calls. Pre-registration is required for this program; space is limited. Call ext. 6521 to reserve your space. For ages 5 and up.
11/20/09	Disney's High School Musical - South Shore Educational Complex Southshore Auditorium, 6565 Flatlands Avenue - 212-579-0528 www.vitaltheatre.org Ages: All Presented by Vital Theatre Company and Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School. The musical, based on the Disney movie, features students from Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, South Shore High School, Victory Collegiate, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Academy for Conservation and the Environment.
11/20/09 Hours: 5pm-6:30pm	Haunted Tours - Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace - 718-273-2060 www.statenislandkids.org Ages: All Price: $8 per tour Create a paper lantern, then tour the ghostly grounds of Snug Harbor and enjoy some hot cider and doughnuts. Pre-registration required.
11/20/09	Beauty and the Beast - CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway - 631-218-2810 www.cmpac.com Ages: All Price: $22 adults; $20 seniors; $16 students This classic fairytale comes to life onstage.
11/20/09	Peter and the Wolf - The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street - 646-223-3010 www.newvictory.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $35-$12.50 A blend of music, dance and theater featuring 10 dancers and an ensemble of eight musicians from the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra come together for Sergei Prokofiev's beloved masterpiece.
11/20/09	5th Annual Maternity Clothing Drive - Prenatal Yoga Center 251 West 72nd Stree, 2F - 212-362-2985 www.prenatalyogacenter.com Ages: AD Bring your used maternity clothing for donation to the Thorpe Family Residence. Clothing should be clean and pressed.
11/20/09 Hours: additional session at 10:45am	Shababa Fridays With Karina and Coco - 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street - 212-415-5500 www.92y.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $10 Cantorial soloist and educator Karina Zilberman and her puppet pal Coco welcome Shabbat in a playful, interactive and dynamic experience.
11/20/09 Hours: additional session at 1pm	Shababa Bakery - 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street - 212-415-5500 www.92y.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW Price: $10 Squish, roll and braid your own challah and take it home to bake. While preparing the dough, sing with Karina Zilberman and feel the Shabbat spirit.
11/20/09	Here Comes Santa Claus - Broadway Mall Route 106/107 - 516-939-0679 www.broadwaymall.com Ages: All Price: FREE Celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus with a performance by Dance Dimensions and The Girl Scouts of Nassau County Chorus. Kids enjoy crafts, face painting and giveaways with Sweet Tots, Once Upon a Treetop and Stroller Strides. Center Court Santa will be in residence in the Broadway Mall rotunda for wish requests and photo opportunities until December 24.
11/20/09	Aquarium Sleepover - Atlantis Marine World 431 East Main Street - 631-208-9200 www.atlantismarineworld.com Ages: All Price: $60 plus tax; 2 and under FREE Bring your sleeping bags and learn about different types of birds during this sleep over. Watch a movie presentation, participate in a Happy Feet dancing contest, listen to storytime, make a penguin craft, enjoy dinner and breakfast. Reservations required.
11/20/09 Hours: 1-3pm and 6-8pm	Scholastic Book Fair - Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway - 631-757-4200 www.harborfieldslibrary.org Ages: All Price: Varies Browse and purchase favorite books during this book fair by Scholastic.
11/20/09	Mother's Center Circle - Baldwin Public Library 2385 Grand Avenue - 516-223-6228 www.baldwinpl.org Ages: AD Price: FREE Moms enjoy the challenges and joys of parenting, while the children enjoy a play group.
11/20/09 Hours: 1:15pm	Yoga Play - Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue - 203-487-0965 www.stamfordjcc.org Ages: TOD Price: Call for price Students will open their hearts through music, movement, storytelling, laughter and games. Program is designed to help build self esteem. Dress in loose clothing. Fridays, through December 4. (No class November 27.) For 4-year-olds.
11/20/09 Hours: 7 PM	Ski & Snowboard Movie Super Premiere - Teton Gravity Research - Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. - 973-503-0100 Ages: 21+ Price: $20 Super Premiere of Teton Gravity Research's Newest 16mm & HD Ski and Snowboard Film RE:SESSION Showtime is 7 PM at the Highline Ballroom 431 W 16th St (between 9th & 10th Ave) New York, NY, 10011 Get there Early! 1st 500 people in the doors get a FREE Mount Snow lift ticket Plus other giveaways too! The more than ever rowdy TGR crowd is getting together at the best venue in the city Teton Gravity Research is an action sports clothing and lifestyle brand. Athletes that will be in attendance: Tanner Hall ? Oakley and Armada Seth Morrison - K2 Ski and Oakley Sage Cattabriga-Alosa - Rossignol Skis and The North Face Ian MacIntosh ? The North Face, Rossignol, Smith Optics Erik Roner - Dynstar Skis and Descente Dash Longe - Volkl skis and Under Armour Dana Flahr - Atomic Skis and The North Face Shroder Baker - Rossignol Skis Wiley Miller - 4frnt Skis To buy tickets online, go to http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2955654 Tickets also available at: The North Face Store on Broadway 212.362.1000 EMS on Broadway 212.966.8730 Emilio's Ski Shop 718.544.0404
11/20/09 Hours: varies	The War on Kids - Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street - 777-3456 www.movietickets.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $11; $8 children A documentary that shows how American public schools continue to become more dangerously authoritarian.
11/20/09	Dance on a Shoestring - New York Theatre Ballet 30 East 31st Street, 5th Floor www.nytb.org Ages: All Price: $15 The performance marks the opening of NYTB's 31st season, and features the work of Agnes de Mille, Sallie Wilson, Marco Pelle, Rachael Kosch and Andrea Miller. Children from Ballet School NY, the official training school of NYTB, will dance selections of their own choreography created in NYTB's Page to Stage program.
11/20/09	Funky Forest - Moomah 161 Hudson Street - 212-226-0345 www.moomah.com Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: $14-$25 A state-of-the-art wild and living ecosystem where children manage natural resources to influence their immersive, interactive environment. Work individually or collectively in the forest to learn first-hand how your actions affect the environment. Call to confirm times.
11/20/09	Mother Goose Rhyme Time - Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street - 631-727-3228 http://riverhead.suffolk.lib.ny.us/ Ages: TOD,YE,AD Price: FREE Toddlers 2 1/2 and up participate in 20 minutes of nursery rhymes, followed by an optional 20 minutes of free play and socializing, designed to promote their early literacy skills and social development. Older siblings and caregivers welcome.
11/20/09	Dancing for a Good Cause - Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers Street - 212-220-1460 www.TribecaPAC.org Ages: All Price: $12-$15 See the talent contest, Dance Edition, featuring dance groups competing in a variety of contemporary styles for a $1000 cash prize. The audience gets a chance to vote for the winner. 10% of the ticket price goes to benefit Children's Aid Society.
11/20/09 Hours: See listing	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic - Robert Yeager Health Center 50 Sanatorium Road - 845-364-2633 Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD The Rockland County Department of Health has received shipment of H1N1 vaccines. Only those who register and are in priority groups can receive a vaccine. Hours are 9am-1pm for pregnant women, health care workers, household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age, and people 25-64 years old with an underlying medical condition that puts them at increased risk of influenza complications. Additional hours are 2-5pm for children and young adults 3-24 years of age. Particpants must must provide proof of Rockland County residency.
11/21/09	Food in the Time of Thanksgiving - Philipse Manor Hall 29 Warburton Avenue - 914-965-4027 www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $5; $3 children under 12 Learn about historical food preparation guided by a narrative, take a food and thanksgiving-themed house tour, and sample historical seasonal prepared foods. Reduced admission with canned food donation.
11/21/09	Farmers' Market - Village of Bronxville Stone Place and Paxton Avenue - 914-479-2246 www.villageofbronxville.com Ages: All Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, and more.
11/21/09 through 11/22/09 Hours: Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm	Weekend Prepared Childbirth - Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Avenue - 845-368-5000 www.goodsamhosp.org Ages: AD Price: $165 per couple This class for expectant parents includes a continental breakfast.
11/21/09	Guided Tours - Stony Brook Grist Mill Harbor Road off Main Street - 631-751-2244 www.stonybrookvillage.com Ages: All Price: $2 adults; $1 children Guided tours of Long Island's working Grist Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is offered every Saturday and Sunday through December 7.
11/21/09	Harvest Hay Rides - Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue - 203-394-6565 www.beardsleyzoo.com Ages: All Price: Adults $11, seniors 62 and older and children 3-11 $9, children under 3 FREE Ongoing every weekend in October and November as well as school holidays. Rides begin at the W.O.L.F. Cabin and are $2 each.
11/21/09 Hours: tbd	Origami Holiday Ornaments - Hammond Museum 28 Deveau Rd. - 914-669-5033 www.hammondmuseum.org Ages: YE,TW Price: Free Yoshimi Arai will teach you how to fold paper to make peace cranes and other ornaments.
11/21/09	1863 Thanksgiving Celebration - Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road - 516-572-8400 www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks Ages: All Price: Call for price Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared in wood-buring stoves, open hearths and beehive ovens.
11/21/09 Hours: Shows at 4 and 5:30pm	Meet Atka ? a live Gray Wolf - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard - 845-534-7781 www.hhnaturemuseum.org Ages: All The Museum welcomes the Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem, NY and their seven-year old Arctic gray wolf, Atka. Guests will learn about the history of wolves in the United States, their importance in a healthy ecosystem , efforts to save these animals for future generations and have an up-close encounter with this important and misunderstood predator. Space is limited; pre-registration required.
11/21/09	The Wizard of Oz - BroadHollow Theatre at BayWay Arts Center 265 East Main Street - 631-581-2700 www.broadhollow.org Ages: All Price: $10 This classic story comes to the stage.
11/21/09 Hours: Varies	Beauty and The Beast - Rochambeau Theater 228 Fisher Avenue - 914-761-7463 www.westcoproductions.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $14 The classic tale of the prince who falls under a spell and is turned into a beast and the lovely princess who sees beneath surface appearances as her love overcomes the spell. Meet the cast after the show.
11/21/09	The Sound of Music - Irvington Town Hall Theater 85 Main Street - 914-591-6602 www.irvingtontheater.com Ages: All Price: $20 adults, $12 children Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this final collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein is one of the world's most beloved musicals.
11/21/09	Create a City - New York Transit Museum 130 Livingston Street - 718-694-1792 www.mta.info/museum Ages: YE Price: FREE with museum admission: $5; $3 children 3-17 and seniors 62 and over; FREE for museum members; FREE for seniors on Wednesdays Working together, ages 4 and up design an urban landscape and create a city with streets, buildings, subways, and buses.
11/21/09	Photostories - New York Transit Museum 130 Livingston Street - 718-694-1792 www.mta.info/museum Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE with museum admission: $5; $3 children 3-17 and seniors 62 and over; FREE for museum members; FREE for seniors on Wednesdays Work together in Museum exhibits and the Technology Lab to produce a fun, digital slideshow project using PhotoStory software, digital photography, and your personal tales of travel in the city. Space is limited. Advance registration by phone is recommended.
11/21/09 Hours: Enter anytime until 10:30pm	Sensate - Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue at Union Street - 718-857-4816 www.brooklynlyceum.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $20; $15 with student or performing arts ID A dance installation performed throughout 4,000sq ft of the Brooklyn Lyceum. Audience is free to enter and exit the performance spaces anytime, viewing the dance from anywhere they choose in the space. The dancers construct tense psychological zones as they attempt to find an exit. Private space becomes public as individual experiences are shared and co-opted by others in the room.
11/21/09	Cirque-Tacular - Westchester Community College 75 Grasslands Road - 914-606-6262 www.sunywcc.edu Ages: All Price: $24; $22 students A troupe of Cirque de Soleil?styled performers including acrobats, aerialists gymnasts, singers and dancers scale, twist, somersault in a special performance.
11/21/09	Hunters of the Sky - Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road - 914-723-3470 www.greenburghnaturecenter.org Ages: All Price: $7 Learn all about hawks, falcons, eagles and owls, as you meet the the birds of prey up-close and personal.
11/21/09	Quilt Show Workshop - Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House 454 Flatbush Avenue - 718-789-2822 www.prospectpark.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE Price: FREE As part of the Annual Quilt Show, kids see how this traditional American craft became part of modern life.
11/21/09	Turkey Time - Teatown Lake Reservation Croton Point Avenue - 914-762-2912 www.teatown.org Ages: All Call in wild turkeys and learn about their habits and ecology.
11/21/09	Discover Tours - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Talk a walk with one of our naturalists to watch for animals, and investigate little-known facts about the Park and its animal residents.
11/21/09	Introduction to Birdwatching - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Look, up in the sky, it's a bird! But what kind? Take a tour and learn about the magnificent array of birds that call Prospect Park home.
11/21/09	Science Power Hour - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Join a naturalist at the Audubon Center for cool science activities.
11/21/09	Nature Crafts - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Teachers/Naturalists at the Audubon Center are available each weekend, leading structured, fun, and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more, using all-natural materials?and it doesn't cost a thing!
11/21/09 Hours: additional performance at 7:30pm	A Christmas Carol, The Musical - Bedford Hills Community House 74 Main Street - 914-244-0474 www.bedfordcommunitytheatre.org Ages: All Price: $18 Charles Dickens' classic tale and beloved characters are brought to life on stage.
11/21/09	Morning Farm Chores - Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 - 914-864-7282 www.muscootfarm.org Ages: All Price: $5 Feed, groom and take care of the animals. Pre-registration is required.
11/21/09	The Geology of Westchester - Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street - 914-428-1005 www.westchestergov.com/parks Ages: All Learn about 230 million years of geological events that have created the local landscape and look for evidence of tectonic action, erosion, glaciers and human impact on a walk to the quarry and back.
11/21/09	It's for the Birds: Creating Backyard Feeders - Read Wildlife Sanctuary Playland Parkway - 914-967-8720 www.westchestergov.com/parks Ages: TOD,YE,TW Make simple feeders from everyday materials to be used at the Sanctuary and all winter long at home.
11/21/09	Poetry and Nature - Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 - 914-980-7572 www.westchestergov.com/parks Ages: YE,TW,TE Nature and poetry come together in a unique way as participants gain an appreciation for the Conservancy.
11/21/09	Volunteer Work Project: Vine Attack for the Birds - Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue - 914-862-5297 www.westchestergov.com/parks Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Clear vines and other invasive plants from trees and shrubs to protect the bird habitat. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Meet at the RV parking lot.
11/21/09	Children's Origami Holiday Ornaments - Hammond Museum 28 Deveau Rd. - 914-669-5033 www.hammondmuseum.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $5; free children under 12 Learn how to make a peace crane and other ornaments for the holidays.
11/21/09	Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown - Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road - 914-747-5555 www.burnsfilmcenter.org Ages: All Price: $10; $6.50 Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang head to camp for the summer and wind up in a wet and wild river race. As they make their way to the finish line, they battle rapids, forest animals, and bullies from a rival camp?and supply plenty of laughs for all.
11/21/09	Family Jam - Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-3383 www.findgroove.com Ages: TOD Price: $25/first child, $10 siblings Dance and jam party featuring Music for Aardvarks. Pre-registration is required.
11/21/09 Hours: 11:00 AM	The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Plaza Productions at the Bellmore Movies 222 Pettit Ave - 516-599-6870 www.plazatheatrical.com Ages: TOD,YE Price: $10 Live children's musical based on the C.S. Lewis classic. This magical story recreates the adventures of Aslan, the great lion, the White Witch, and the children who enter the exciting world of Narnia. $10 ticket includes complimentary popcorn and soda.
11/21/09	Handmade Holiday Gifts - Beczack Environmental Education Center 35 Alexander Street - 914-377-1900 www.beczak.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $5 Make useful and beautiful handmade holiday gifts for the lucky people on your list. Pre-registration is required.
11/21/09 Hours: Noon	SHOP LUCKY FINDS - ST. JEAN'S COMMUNITY CENTER 184 EAST 76TH STREET - 917-593-3574 WWW.SHOPLUCKYFINDS.COM Ages: TOD,YE,AD Price: FREE Shop Lucky Finds 2009 Fall/ Winter Children's consignment sale and trunk show will feature emerging designers and vendors selling new items for children ages 0-8 years at sample sale prices. Find a great selection of gently used children's designer clothing and brand name toys and gear. Shop for a cause and make any kind of cash donation to the charity partner, Room To Grow.
11/21/09 Hours: 2pm	Paper Bag Players in 'The Great Mummy Adventure' - Landmark on Main Street 232 Main Street - 516-621-3380 www.landmarkonmainstreet.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $15 - $18 An expedition to the land of the pyramids in search of a mysterious Mummy ? it?s a Paper Bag picnic that turns into a great dance-a-thon for the whole audience. Buy all six shows in Landmark's Children Series at once and save. See website or call for details.
11/21/09 through 11/22/09	Little Ireland, Chinatown and Little Italy History and Tasting Tour - A Pre-Thanksgiving Tasting Tour - NYC Discovery Walking Tours - 212-465-3331 Ages: All A walk through these ethnic enclaves exploring the trials and triumphs of the American immigrant. Along the way, we will sample ethnic specialties from pizza and cannolli to spring rolls and dumpling. Stops include the Church of the Transfiguration; the site Five Points, made famous in Gangs of New York; Banco Stablile, Confucius Plaza, the residence of Dr. Sun-Yat-sen. 1:30pm. $35 (includes food). Reservations and Meeting Place: 212-465-3331.
11/21/09 Hours: 6pm	Open Dodgeball - Turf Island 3573 Maple Court - 516 543-4345 www.turfisland.com Ages: TW Price: $15 Open Dodgeball's new season begins. Held every Saturday. Includes slice of pizza and drink. Bring a friend. Mention "metro kids" and receive $3 off admission for each child.
11/21/09 Hours: 11am	Gary Ferrar's Ah! Real Magic - TADA! Youth Theater 15 W. 28th St - 800-838-3006 www.tadatheater.com Ages: All Price: $15 Gary Ferrar guides audiences through the world of magic, performing everything from stage illusions to close-up magic.
11/21/09 Hours: 10am	Fall Festival - Trevor Day School 4 East 90th Street - 212-426-3309 www.trevor.org Ages: ALL Price: free Enjoy an indoor and outdoor carnival featuring rides and games, face painting, origami and karaoke. Plus, shop for holiday gifts at bargain prices, participate in the silent auction, enjoy various kinds of food and more.
11/21/09	Guys and Dolls - Staples High School 70 North Avenue - 203-341-1200 http://shs.westport.k12.ct.us/staples/ Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: Adults $15, students $10 See the Staples Players perform the musical, Guys and Dolls. To purchase tickets, visit staplesplayers.com after October 20.
11/21/09	Jawonio Bowl-A-thon - New City Bowl 90 North Main Street - 845-708-2000 www.jawonio.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Raise money to support Jawonio while enjoying music, glow bowling, laser lights, a raffle, food and fun. Each bowler gets a t-shirt. Jawonio - with locations in New City and New Hempstead - provides comprehensive medical, clinical, rehabilitative, educational, employment, day habilitation services, service coordination and community living services to children and adults with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities.
11/21/09	Spring Roll Surprise - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: All Price: $10 admission Kids learn the art of making spring rolls, make and taste their own vegetable creations.
11/21/09	TURKEY TIME - Teatown Lake Reservation Croton Point Avenue - 914-762-2912 www.teatown.org Ages: All Price: $5 Try to call in wild turkeys and learn about their habits and ecology. Pre-registration is required.
11/21/09	The Westchester Feline Club Show - Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue - 914-813-7761 www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com Ages: All Price: $11; $5 children 6-12, free children under 6 More than 200 felines of a wide variety of breeds compete and a large amount of kittens and cats will be for sale or adoption.
11/21/09 Hours: 11am; 1pm	Alice In Wonderland - Queens Theatre in the Park Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 718-760-0064 www.queenstheatre.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $12 Staten Island's Actor's Harbor Theater presents this classic story on the stage. ake a journey down the rabbit hole as Alice converses with the Cheshire Cat, attends a mad tea-party, plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts and battles the evil Jabberwock.
11/21/09	Mother Nature's Bird Foods Hike - Audubon Greenwich 613 Riversville Road - 203-869-5272 greenwich.audubon.org/ Ages: All Price: Adults $5, children and seniors $3 Learn about the many wild foods that birds eat, and how they use their bills to gather the tasty treats. Then take a hike with a guide in search of these feathered friends and their foods. RSVP to Nature Store at x221.
11/21/09 Hours: Times TBD	Adult & Children's Holiday Book Fair - Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: All Price: Prices vary The annual Scholastic Book Fair, in the JCC Lobby, features a variety of books for children and adults. Proceeds to benefit the JCC's Early Childhood Department.
11/21/09	Rockwell Blocks - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: All Price: Admission: $11 adults; $8 ages 2-17, seniors and students;FREE under 2 and FREE admission Sundays 10am-11am The Rockwell Group designed dozens of large, imaginative, blue foam blocks, available for building, stacking and playing. The blocks vary in weight, size and dimensions. The heavier blocks are designed to encourage teamwork.
11/21/09	Let's Talk Turkey - Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard - 718-229-4000 www.alleypond.com Ages: TOD Price: $16 Kids ages 3-4 learn interesting facts about turkeys through hands-on activities such as quill writing and feather zipping. They'll meet live, feathered and non-feathered friends, sing songs, take a nature walk and have a snack. Reservations suggested. Space limited.
11/21/09	Young Chefs-Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies - Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard - 718-229-4000 www.alleypond.com Ages: YE,TW Price: $20 includes all materials Young APEC chefs, ages 7-10, will bake sugar cookies, decorate them and transform them into "Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies." Reservations suggested; space limited.
11/21/09 Hours: 11:30am-12:30pm	Toy Town - Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue - 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Ages: TOD Price: $7.50; FREE museum members and children under 1 Part of the "Play Lab Workshop Series." Come explore the captivating world of playthings, learn about the history of toys, and see examples from around the world. Also, tour the "TOP SECRET: Mission Toy" exhibit and design and build a toy to take home. Pre-registration required.
11/21/09 Hours: 10am-5pm	IckyFest! - Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue - 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Ages: ALL Price: $7.50; FREE museum members and children under 1 Become a grossologist - a scientific expert on all things slimy, yucky, and downright disgusting! Create your own snotty slime, get acquainted with creepy crawlers, see a snake eat lunch, make mud masks, and more. Special performances during the weekend include "The Magic of Chemistry" featuring Lisa Lou and "Bubblemania" featuring Seth Bloom.
11/21/09	Junior Detective Day - New York City Police Museum 100 Old Slip (Water-South Sts.) - 212-480-3100 www.nycpolicemuseum.org Ages: All There is an all-new mystery in the museum for you to solve. Great for families with children ages 5-14. 11am-2pm.
11/21/09 Hours: 8pm	Parsons Dance in Remember Me - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard - 516-299-3100 www.tillescenter.org Ages: ALL Price: $55, 40, 25 This rock/opera/ballet sensation features Tilles Center favorite David Parsons and his vibrant young dancers along with the Grammy Award-winning singers from East Village Opera Company.
11/21/09 Hours: and 3pm	Miracle on 34th Street - John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 250 Main Street - 631-261-2900 www.johnwengemantheater.com Ages: All Price: $60 This traditional holiday tale comes to life on stage.
11/21/09 Hours: 7pm	'The Diary of Anne Frank' - Bay Street Theatre 1 Bay Street - 631-725-9500 www.baystreet.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $10 A stage adaptation of the book "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The story, which made its debut in 1956, won both a Tony award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
11/21/09	American Indian Fest - Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive - 516-571-8010 www.garviespointmuseum.com Ages: All Price: $3 adults; $2 kids Families watch demonstrations of Indian cooking, fire-making, pottery, spear-throwing and more, in celebration of Thanksgiving.
11/21/09	El Grupo de Niños: Spanish Story Time - Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road - 203-762-3950 www.wiltonlibrary.org Ages: YE,AD Price: FREE Join this weekly Spanish story time, featuring book reading, songs, short videos, games, and more. Spanish students from Wilton High School share their love of the language and culture with children. For kids ages 5 - 7. Caretakers must remain in the building. Registration required.
11/21/09	Thanksgiving Eco-Crafts - Fort Totten Park 212 Street & Bell Boulevard & Cross Island, Building 502 - 718-352-1769 www.nycgovparks.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: FREE Make Thanksgiving crafts for the Thanksgiving dinner table.
11/21/09 through 11/22/09 Hours: 10am	23rd Annual Bookfair - Goddard Riverside Community Center 593 Columbus Avenue - 212-873-6600 www.goddard.org Ages: ALL Price: Free Save 50% or more on new and bestselling books, CDs, calendar and holiday gift items.
11/21/09 Hours: 10am	Thanksgiving Feast: Mastering the Sides - Stand Restaurant 24 East 12th Street - 646-789-5554 www.cupcakekids.com Ages: TW Price: $65 Tweens learn to make sides for Thanksgiving dinner and get helpful tips along the way. Make sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping and cranberry sauce. Take home your creations too.
11/21/09 Hours: Noon-4pm	3rd Annual Children's Book Fair - Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway - 718-638-5000 www.brooklynmuseum.org Ages: All Price: $10; $6 students with valid ID; FREE children under 12; FREE museum members The event will feature more than 30 Brooklyn authors and illustrators. The fair features story books, picture books, and graphic novels and will include author readings, a game for children, and café service.
11/21/09	Tap Dogs - Shubert Theater 247 College Street - 203-228-6622 www.shubert.com Ages: All Price: Tickets $15 - $56 Prepare yourself for rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment. Winner of 11 International Awards, TAP DOGS premiered at the Sydney Theatre Festival, moved on to London and New York, and now, Connecticut. Also at 8pm.
11/21/09 Hours: 11am	What Bullying Comes From--& How It Can End! - Aesthetic Realism Foundation 141 Greene Street - 212-777-4490 www.AestheticRealism.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $7 Teachers Barbara Allen and Robert Murphy will address bullying and discuss important words from author Ellen Reiss.
11/21/09 Hours: - 1:00pm	Pre-natal Yoga Class - Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor - 347-533-6226 www.mynamasteyoga.com Ages: AD Price: $15 Men and non-pregnant women are welcome at this gentle flow yoga class.
11/21/09	Drawing Fun - Kings Bay Library 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W) - 718-368-1709 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: FREE Learn to sketch and cartoon. Kids draw with Karen and use their creativity and imagination.
11/21/09	Tellebration! - Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Avenue - 203-899-0606 www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Ages: All Price: $9, children under 1 FREE Join Ann Shapiro and Marcia Hupp from the Connecticut Storytelling Center as they share stories about Australia. This program is part of Tellebration!, a statewide event celebrating the joy of sharing a story.
11/21/09 Hours: Check website for time	Storytelling Saturdays - Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Avenue - 203-899-0606 www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Ages: All Price: $9, children under 1 FREE Please check the website for times.
11/21/09	Giant Balloon Inflation Party - Stamford Downtown Special Services District Hoyt Street at Summer - 203-348-5285 http://www.stamford-downtown.com Ages: All Price: FREE Get a backstage look at the balloons as they come to life for The Thanksgiving Day Parade in Stamford, held on 11/22. Music, parade talent, and cartoon characters will be on hand. Located on Hoyt Street at Summer.
11/21/09	Storybook Discovery Saturdays - Voelker Orth Museum 149-19 38 Avenue - 718-359-6227 www.vomuseum.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $1 suggested contribution Meet in the parlor for this monthly storybook and discovery activity for young children.
11/21/09	Art for Families (with kids ages 5-11 in Japanese) - Noguchi Museum 32-37 Vernon Boulevard - 718-204-7088 www.noguchi.org Ages: YE,TW,AD Price: $5 for families of up to 6 Families experience the museum together through hands-on workshops and other activities. Advanced registration required. E-mail education@noguchi.org or call 718-204-7088 ext 203.
11/21/09 Hours: and 2:30pm	The Knight Before Christmas - Downtown Cabaret Theatre 263 Golden Hill Street - 203-576-1636 www.dtcab.com Ages: All Price: $15.50 Enjoy this original story about a mythical kingdom under an evil spell, which may only be broken by a brave Knight.
11/21/09	Disney's High School Musical - South Shore Educational Complex Southshore Auditorium, 6565 Flatlands Avenue - 212-579-0528 www.vitaltheatre.org Ages: All Presented by Vital Theatre Company and Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School. The musical, based on the Disney movie, features students from Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, South Shore High School, Victory Collegiate, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Academy for Conservation and the Environment.
11/21/09	Living History Days: 3rd U.S. Colored Infantry - New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West - 212-873-3400 www.nyhistory.org Ages: All Price: $12; free chidlren under 12 Civil War reenactors will display original weaponry and show visitors what life was like both on the battlefield and on the sidelines of the war.
11/21/09	Thanksgiving Feast: Yum Yum - Stand Restaurant 24 East 12th Street - 646-789-5554 www.cupcakekids.com Ages: TOD,YE Price: $60 Learn how to make sweet potato pies and Thanksgiving cookies. and then enjoy your creations.
11/21/09	Thanksgiving Feast: Mastering the Sides - Stand Restaurant 24 East 12th Street - 646-789-5554 www.cupcakekids.com Ages: YE,TW Price: $65 Learn how to make sides like sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping and cranberry sauce and then enjoy your creations.
11/21/09	Family Workshop: Silhouettes - Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th St. - 212-620-5000 www.rmanyc.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,AD Price: $10 Draft your family's silhouette pictures after exploring the importance of negative space in the Jain sculptures on view in the galleries.
11/21/09	Shop Lucky Finds - Jean's Community Center 184 East 76th Street and Lexington Avenue www.shopluckyfinds.com Ages: All The children's consignment sale and trunk show will feature emerging designers and some of the most established vendors in the business selling new items at sample sale prices. A percentage of the profits will be donated to the Room To Grow organization.
11/21/09 Hours: and 2pm abridged version	Beauty and the Beast - CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway - 631-218-2810 www.cmpac.com Ages: All Price: $22 adults; $20 seniors; $16 students This classic fairytale comes to life onstage.
11/21/09 Hours: additional performance at 5pm	Peter and the Wolf - The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street - 646-223-3010 www.newvictory.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $35-$12.50 A blend of music, dance and theater featuring 10 dancers and an ensemble of eight musicians from the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra come together for Sergei Prokofiev's beloved masterpiece.
11/21/09	Mooseltoe - Gateway Playhouse 215 South Country Road - 631-286-1133 www.gatewayplayhouse.com Ages: All Price: $20 This magical stage production tells the story of a moose who lives with his family in the ice and snow and dreams of flying with Santa's reindeer. Featuring the voices of Al Roker, John Cullum and Carole Shelly.
11/21/09	5th Annual Maternity Clothing Drive - Prenatal Yoga Center 251 West 72nd Stree, 2F - 212-362-2985 www.prenatalyogacenter.com Ages: AD Bring your used maternity clothing for donation to the Thorpe Family Residence. Clothing should be clean and pressed.
11/21/09	Dora The Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! - Sony Wonder Technology Lab 56th Street and Madison Avenue - 212-833-7858 www.sonywondertechlab.com Ages: TOD Follow your favorite characters on special adventures in this double feature. Reservations are suggested.
11/21/09 Hours: additional performances at 2pm and 5pm	Yo Gabba Gabba: There's a Party in My City - Beacon Theatre 2124 Broadway - 212-307-7171 www.ticketmaster.com Ages: TOD,YE Price: $75-$40 DJ Lance Rock and the cast of characters will rock out to their favorite songs from the hit series, while special guests show off their "dancey dance" moves.
11/21/09 Hours: additional session at 1pm	Gratitude Plates - Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street - 212- 721-1223 Ages: TOD Price: $10 Create your own Gratitude Plate that expresses what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
11/21/09 Hours: additional sessions at noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm	Freedoms Feast Dinner Plates - Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street - 212-721-1223 Ages: YE Price: $10 Be inspired by the Freedom's Feast Dinner Plate Collection created by artists and children's book illustrators and design a decorative Thanksgiving dinner plate keepsake that expresses what you are thankful for.
11/21/09 Hours: additional session at 1:30pm	Magic of a Musical - Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club 54 Varick Street - 212-941-2001 www.tribecafilm.com Ages: All Price: $10; $7 children See "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and then enjoy a discussion led by a local Tribeca inventor.
11/21/09	Spanish Playgroup - Le Petite Club 161 West 22nd Street - 646-862-3301 www.lepetiteclub.com Ages: TOD Participate in a trial playgroup and learn Spanish.
11/21/09	The Green Living Expo - Suffolk County Community College-Brentwood Campus Health, Sports and Education Center, 1001 Crooked Hill Road www.sunysuffolk.edu Ages: All Price: $10 adults; kids 12 and under FREE This 2-day event is designed to provide Long Island residents with the information they need to support a greener way of life. Get information and inspiration to move in the direction of a more economically viable and ecologically sound lifestyle.
11/21/09 Hours: 1pm and 2:45pm	Aquatic Adventures: Sea Lion Kiss - Atlantis Marine World 431 East Main Street - 631-208-9200 www.atlantismarineworld.com Ages: All Price: $16 for photo A photo opportunity of a kiss from a lovable sea lion. Visit the Ticketing Circle to sign up. Weekends and holidays. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.(Adults receive kiss).
11/21/09 Hours: 12pm-2pm	Scholastic Book Fair - Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway - 631-757-4200 www.harborfieldslibrary.org Ages: All Price: Varies Browse and purchase favorite books during this book fair by Scholastic.
11/21/09	Movie-Monsters vs. Aliens - Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway - 631-757-4200 www.harborfieldslibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE Kids can enjoy this movie at the library.
11/21/09 Hours: 10am	Seeing Stories: Animal Adventures - Jacob Burns Film Center's Media Arts Lab 405 Manville Road - 914-773-7663 www.mediaartslab.org Ages: TOD Price: Free Children and their parents listen to stories about various kinds of furry creatures, use instruments to create sound effects, and view short animated movies. Space is limited; registration is required.
11/21/09	MotherhoodLater.com Family Outing: Kids Show - Drama Book Shop 250 West 40th Street - 866-811-4111 www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/27255 Ages: TOD,YE,TW,AD Price: $15 Professional actors, improv comedians and teaching artists use stories written by elementary students as source material for outrageous, over-the-top musical plays. Adding songs, props, music videos and puppets, they bring to life on stage what children scribble down on paper. Ice cream and cookies are served after the show. Advance tickets are suggested.
11/21/09 Hours: 10am	Christmas Boutique - The Ursuline School 1354 North Avenue - 914-6365169 www.ursulinenewrochelle.org Ages: ALL Price: Free Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy a visit from Santa, raffles, and refreshments.
11/21/09 Hours: 3pm	Neighborhood Concert: Joe Jencks - Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College George Gershwin Theatre, 2900 Campus Road and Hillel Place - 212-247-7800 www.carnegiehall.org Ages: All Price: FREE Presented by Carnegie Hall's Music for Everyone series, this concert features Joe Jencks performing on the guitar.
11/21/09	Pajama Party - Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-3383 www.findgroove.com Ages: TOD,YE,AD Donate pajamas to the The Pajama Program, a not-for-profit organization that delivers new pajamas and books to children in need who are waiting and hoping to be adopted. Plus, enjoy music, books, and snacks.
11/21/09 through 11/22/09 Hours: 6-10, Saturday 12-6 Sunday	Underground Entrepreneurs ? A Photography Exhibit by Peter Wang - Tribeca Cinemas Gallery 54 Varick St. - 212-941-2001 Ages: All Price: Donations Appreciated A unique journalistic photography exhibit of New York's street musicians, interweaved with intimate narratives of their passion, hope, and despair. The raw imagery and intense details artistically portray these individuals as not only artists, but also the invisible entrepreneurs that exist among us. Selected musicians will perform, throughout the exhibit to accompany the photography. Viewers will walk away with a new perspective on street musicians, inspiration to pursue their own passion, and a renewed understanding of entrepreneurship. For Peter Wang?s previous work, visit www.mozarphotography.com Event Website: http://mozar09.eventbrite.com
11/21/09 through 11/22/09 Hours: 11am	NYICFF Presents: Millions - IFC Center 323 6th Ave at 3rd St - 212-349-0330 www.gkids.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $12.50; $8.50 children See the tale of two Liverpudlian boys who have just moved with their dad into a new house to begin life without their recently departed mother.
11/21/09 Hours: 3:30pm	The Grid: Urban Planning in New York City - Museum of the City of New York Fifth Ave. & 103rd St. - 212-534-1672 www.mcny.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $10; free children 12 and under Work with Museum educator Joanna Steinberg to develop and model a neighborhood that is based on community needs and connects to Manhattan?s historic grid system.
11/21/09 Hours: 9am	SPA - The Felisa Rincon de Gauter Institute for Law and Public Policy High School 1440 Story Avenue - 212-374-2323 Ages: AD Price: Free Attend a parent workshop on a variety of topics to support parent leaders in their various volunteer positions in the school. Pre-registration is required.
11/21/09 Hours: varies	The War on Kids - Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street - 777-3456 www.movietickets.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $11; $8 children A documentary that shows how American public schools continue to become more dangerously authoritarian.
11/21/09 Hours: 12pm	Family Day - BRIC Rotunda Gallery 33 Clinton Street - 718-875-4047 http://www.bricartsmedia.org/contemporary-art/public-programs/family-days Ages: ALL Price: FREE Observe the current exhibition, "Revelatory Tension: New Assertions on Divine Form," and create your own artwork using inspirational materials. A drop-in event appropriate for all ages.
11/21/09 Hours: 5:00 p.m.	Authors Jeff VanderMeer, Jeffrey Ford and Geoff Manaugh: Cities Real and Unreal - Borders Books 10 Columbus Circle - 212-823-9775 Ages: All Price: Free What do writers take from the real world when creating their fantastical creations? What does the real world take from fantasy? A playful exploration against the backdrop of one of the world's great cities! VanderMeer's new noir phantasmagoria, Finch, takes place in a once-prosperous failed city-state and features a detective who must navigate its many ambiguities to solve a double murder. Manaugh's BLDG BLOG BOOK from Chronicle Books is a biography of the city through essays and interviews. Ford has written about both historical and fantastical cities in his many critically acclaimed novels and stories. Come out to celebrate the squalor, the possibilities, and the madness of cities. Join the participants for drinks at a local bar afterwards.
11/21/09	Dance on a Shoestring - New York Theatre Ballet 30 East 31st Street, 5th Floor www.nytb.org Ages: All Price: $15 The performance marks the opening of NYTB's 31st season, and features the work of Agnes de Mille, Sallie Wilson, Marco Pelle, Rachael Kosch and Andrea Miller. Children from Ballet School NY, the official training school of NYTB, will dance selections of their own choreography created in NYTB's Page to Stage program.
11/21/09	Sesame Street's 40th Anniversary Book Panel Discussion - Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library branch 10 Grand Army Plaza - 718-230-2100 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: All Price: FREE A discussion moderated by Louise Gikow, author of the new book "Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street."
11/21/09	Rivertown Crafts - James Harmon Community Center 44 Main Street www.hastingsgov.org Ages: All Shop for unusual, handmade, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local artists.
11/21/09 Hours: 9am	Holiday Highlights Women?s Expo to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation - Radisson Hotel One Radisson Plaza - 914-297-2244 www.holidayhighlights.weebly.com Ages: AD Price: Free Shop for the holiday and learn about new businesses; sample products, listen to music, get pampered and attend seminars.
11/21/09	A Christmas Carol - The Players Theater 115 MacDougal Street - 212-352-3101 www.theplayerstheatre.com Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $25-$40 A lively musical adaptation of the classic Dickens tale plus a pre-show arts workshop.
11/21/09 Hours: 11am	Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could - Symphony Space 2537 Broadway - 212-864-5400 www.symphonyspace.org Ages: ALL Price: $25 advance, $27 day of show; $15 children advance, $17 day of show The band performs high spirited, down-home, good-times music as kids sing along and dance.
11/21/09 Hours: 10pm-1am	UFC 106 Ortiz vs Griffin 2 - Southern Hospitality 1460 Second Ave. - 212-249-1001 www.southernhospitalitybbq.com Ages: 21+ Price: $20 Southern Hospitality presents UFC 106: Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin 2. Saturday November 21st 2009 @10pm. 14 HD TVs, 1 Large Projection Screen TV. $20 General Admission; $50 VIP includes 3 hour premium open bar 10pm-1am.
11/21/09 Hours: 2-5 pm	Holistic Birth Options - Skyelight Healing Arts 117 Depew Avenue - 845-729-7339 www.skyelighthealingarts.com Ages: AD Price: $50 In this workshop, expectant mothers will learn mind-body techniques that can affect the degree of fear with which they give birth. Participants learn the rituals, meditations, visualization and birth-dance techniques for being comfortable, which is a necessity for giving birth naturally.
11/21/09	The Nutcracker - Broadhollow's Studio Theatre 141 South Wellwood Avenue - 631-581-2700 www.broadhollow.org Ages: All Price: Call for pricing The classic holiday story features lyrics and Tchaikovsky's legendary score in this children's musical. Not a ballet. After the show, kids can snack on milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus. Pre-registration required.
11/21/09 Hours: 5:00pm	Sam Eaton's The Quantum Eye Magic & Mentalism show - Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker St. - 347-294-0092 Ages: +8 Price: 47-77 THE QUANTUM EYE is Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability and humor blend with the audience to make for a different performance every time. Join Sam on a journey past the limits of possibility in a show that you will never forget. Professional magician and mentalist Sam Eaton has been dazzling New York audiences with his magic and mind reading show since 2006, making it the longest-running one-man Off-Broadway magic show in New York. THE QUANTUM EYE is sophisticated and family-friendly, but may not be visually entertaining for those under 8 years of age. For tickets, call (347) 294-0092 or visit us at www.TheQuantumEye.com.
11/21/09 Hours: 1pm-5pm	Kusmi Tea Tasting - Zabar's 2245 Broadway - 646-624-2885 Ages: All Price: 0 Come join Kusmi Tea on Saturday, November 21st at Zabar's on NYC's Upper West Side. Learn how to brew tea, sample different flavors and purchase your favorite. Kusmi's President, Sylvain Orebi will be on site to answer questions and share Kusmi Tea's history. This fun event is perfect for the whole family! Kusmi Tea of Paris (www.kusmitea.com), originating in Russia, blends the finest natural ingredients from around the world, making each tea distinct and exuding sophistication. Over the past 140 years, Kusmi Tea has perfected the art of blending unique teas distinguished by their exceptional flavor, aroma, and quality. Invigorating to all senses, each aspect is glorified by master blenders at Kusmi, ensuring the smallest detail is never overlooked.
11/21/09	Holly and Hal Mouse - Build-A-Bear Workshop 565 Fifth Ave - 877-789-BEAR www.buildabear.com Ages: TOD,YE Make your own Holly and Hal Moose, meet Meaghan Martin, the voice of Easton, the Elf, and see the movie. Pre-registration is required; space is limited.
11/21/09	Holly and Hal Mouse - Build-A-Bear Workshop 565 Fifth Ave - 877-789-BEAR www.buildabear.com Ages: TOD,YE Make your own Holly and Hal Moose, meet Meaghan Martin, the voice of Easton, the Elf, and see the movie. Pre-registration is required; space is limited.
11/21/09 Hours: 12pm-6pm	Harlem Holiday Trunk Show - Casa Frela Gallery 47 W. 119th St. - 646-382-4511 www.memorylanebytoya.com Ages: all Price: Free The Harlem Holiday Trunk Show will take place at Casa Frela, a beautifully renovated brownstone in Harlem's Mount Morris Park Historic Landmark District. The event will feature (10) designers within the landscape of a dynamic art installation by the gallery. While a DJ spins, attendees will enjoy a one-stop shopping experience of high quality fashion, accessories and home decor products by emerging artists of various mediums. RSVP @ www.going.com/harlemtrunkshow
11/22/09	It's a Bad Rap! - Teatown Lake Reservation Croton Point Avenue - 914-762-2912 www.teatown.org Ages: All Meet a few criticized native species and learn the truth behind their myths.
11/22/09 Hours: 11am; 1pm	Stellaluna - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard - 516-299-3100 www.tillescenter.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW Price: $20, $12 This children's theatrical performance tells the tale of Baby bat Stellaluna's life, which changes once she lands in a nest of baby birds. A family workshop is associated with this perfromance. Call for more information.
11/22/09	Mama Doni and the Mama Doni Band - Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place - 646-437-4200 www.mjhnyc.org Ages: All Price: $20/ family of 4; $5 each additional ticket. The band brings their brand of "funky music with a Jewish twist" to an all-ages family Chanukah show celebrating the release of their new album, "Chanukah Fever."
11/22/09	Indoor Farmers Market - Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue - 914-813-7761 www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com Ages: All Price: $4 parking; $2 coupon online Purchase locally grown fresh produce, baked breads, cheese, maple syrup, honey and jams, meat, wine and dairy products and enjoy live entertainment.
11/22/09 Hours: 8:30 am	The 16th Annual Race to Deliver - Bethesda Fountain Central Park - 212-294-8119 Price: $30 Entering its sixteenth year, the Race to Deliver is God's Love We Deliver's largest annual fundraiser. Since its inception, over 70,000 New Yorkers have joined us in Central Park to raise funds to provide life-sustaining meals for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-altering illnesses. The Race to Deliver is an event for the whole family, featuring a 4-Mile Run/Walk and a Kids Fun Run with special distances for all age groups. Visit www.racetodeliver.org to register today! God's Love We Deliver is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization that provides essential food and nutrition services to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and other life-altering illnesses. Our clients live throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Hudson County and Newark, New Jersey. We are proud that all of our services have always been provided free of charge without regard to income. There has never been a waiting list for our services.
11/22/09	Family Sunday at the Museum - Nassau County Museum of Art One Museum Drive - 516-484-9337 www.nassaumuseum.com Ages: All Plan a family visit to the museum, and enjoy a docent-led walk-through of the exhibition at 1pm. Beginning at 1:30pm, there are supervised art activities for everyone. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. 11am-4:45pm. $10; $8 seniors ages 62 and up; $4 children ages 4-12. $2 parking fee.
11/22/09 Hours: 4:00 PM	Sacred Music in a Sacred Space: Renee Anne Louprette, organ - Church of St. Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Ave. at 84th St. - 212-288-2520 www.smssconcerts.org Price: $20 or $15 (students/seniors) RENEE ANNE LOUPRETTE, ORGAN Associate Director of Music, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola Visiting Specialist in Organ, John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, NJ Johann Sebastian Bach's "Great Eighteen" Leipzig Chorales For additional information and tickets, visit www.smssconcerts.org or call 212-288-2520.
11/22/09	Guided Tours - Stony Brook Grist Mill Harbor Road off Main Street - 631-751-2244 www.stonybrookvillage.com Ages: All Price: $2 adults; $1 children Guided tours of Long Island's working Grist Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is offered every Saturday and Sunday through December 7.
11/22/09 Hours: 3pm	A Choreography Showcase - SUNY Purchase Dance Theater Laboratory Dance Building, 735 Anderson Hill Rd - 914-328-1900 www.steffinossen.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $15; $10 students/seniors Emerging choreographers from the tri-state region share new works ranging from classical modern to theaterdance and swing. A question and answer session with the cast will follow.
11/22/09	Harvest Hay Rides - Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue - 203-394-6565 www.beardsleyzoo.com Ages: All Price: Adults $11, seniors 62 and older and children 3-11 $9, children under 3 FREE Ongoing every weekend in October and November as well as school holidays. Rides begin at the W.O.L.F. Cabin and are $2 each.
11/22/09	John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Brooklyn College, Walt Whitman Theatre, 2900 Campus Road - 718-951-4500 www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org Ages: All John Steinbeck's literary masterpiece about a unique friendship between two migrant workers in pursuit of the American Dream is brought to life by the Tony Award-winning Barter Theatre. 3pm. $25.
11/22/09	Pumpkin Patch Match - Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard - 718-229-4000 www.alleypond.com Ages: YE Price: $17 Five and six-year-olds pick funny-faced pumpkins in a make-believe pumpkin patch for use in a matching game. They'll also meet some pumpkin-colored animals, decorate pumpkins, and enjoy stories, songs, snacks and a lesson on pumpkin seeds. All participants must be toilet trained.
11/22/09	Hanukkah Boutique - JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Road - 845-362-4400 jccrockland.org Ages: All Start your holiday shopping at the JCC. A variety of vendors will be on hand selling their wares.
11/22/09 Hours: 2pm	Fall Family Day - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500 www.guggenheim.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW Price: $15 per family Celebrate the museum?s architecture and the magical artwork of Vasily Kandinsky. Engage in conversations, art-making activities, performances, and storytelling.Recommended for families with kids 4?10.
11/22/09	1863 Thanksgiving Celebration - Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road - 516-572-8400 www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks Ages: All Price: Call for price Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared in wood-buring stoves, open hearths and beehive ovens.
11/22/09	Quadricentennial Weekend Nature Program: The Beaver - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard - 845-534-7781 www.hhnaturemuseum.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Explore the world of this industrious Hudson Valley resident and view interesting beaver objects and artifacts.
11/22/09 Hours: 1pm	Dumpling Making Worksop - NY Chinese Cultural Center 390 Broadway, 2nd Fl - (212) 334-3764 www.chinesedance.org Ages: ALL Price: $10 Dumplings are the most common Chinese meal dating back hundreds of years. This hands on workshop provides you with the proper techniques to prepare and cook dumplings. RSVP by November15.
11/22/09	The Sound of Music - Irvington Town Hall Theater 85 Main Street - 914-591-6602 www.irvingtontheater.com Ages: All Price: $20 adults, $12 children Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this final collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein is one of the world's most beloved musicals.
11/22/09	Choreography Showcase - SUNY PURCHASE COLLEGE Dance Theater Laboratory 735 Anderson Hill Road - 914-328-1900 www.steffinossen.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $15; $10 students Steffi Nossen School of Dance will present emerging professional choreographers and their works in styles ranging from classical modern to theater dance and swing. A question and answer period will follow. Reservations are suggested.
11/22/09	Create a City - New York Transit Museum 130 Livingston Street - 718-694-1792 www.mta.info/museum Ages: YE Price: FREE with museum admission: $5; $3 children 3-17 and seniors 62 and over; FREE for museum members; FREE for seniors on Wednesdays Working together, ages 4 and up design an urban landscape and create a city with streets, buildings, subways, and buses.
11/22/09	Caramoor Classics Series - Caramoor Center for Music and Arts 149 Girdle Ridge Rd - 914-232-1252 www.caramoor.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD The Jasper String Quartet performs family-friendly program which includes comments from the artists after the concert.
11/22/09 Hours: 11am	Jumpin' Juniper with Brandin Steffensen's Space to Play - BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange 421 5th Avenue - 718-832-0018 www.bax.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $15; $8 child Experience the exhilirating energy of Jumpin? Juniper as she hosts Brandin Steffensen's Space to Play, a get-up-off-your-seat mad cap dance adventure sure to please the kid in everyone. Playspace available for children; return to the show at any time.
11/22/09	Of Mice and Men - Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Brooklyn College, Walt Whitman Theatre, 2900 Campus Road - 718-951-4500 www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $25; Half price children 18 and younger John Steinbeck's literary masterpiece about a unique friendship between two migrant workers in pursuit of the American Dream is brought to life by the Tony Award-winning Barter Theatre.
11/22/09 Hours: Enter anytime until 6pm	Sensate - Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue at Union Street - 718-857-4816 www.brooklynlyceum.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $20; $15 with student or performing arts ID A dance installation performed throughout 4,000sq ft of the Brooklyn Lyceum. Audience is free to enter and exit the performance spaces anytime, viewing the dance from anywhere they choose in the space. The dancers construct tense psychological zones as they attempt to find an exit. Private space becomes public as individual experiences are shared and co-opted by others in the room.
11/22/09	Discover Tours - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Talk a walk with one of our naturalists to watch for animals, and investigate little-known facts about the Park and its animal residents.
11/22/09	Science Power Hour - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Join a naturalist at the Audubon Center for cool science activities.
11/22/09	Nature Crafts - Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance, or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance - 718-287-3400 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: FREE Teachers/Naturalists at the Audubon Center are available each weekend, leading structured, fun, and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more, using all-natural materials?and it doesn't cost a thing!
11/22/09	A Christmas Carol, The Musical - Bedford Hills Community House 74 Main Street - 914-244-0474 www.bedfordcommunitytheatre.org Ages: All Price: $18 Charles Dickens' classic tale and beloved characters are brought to life on stage.
11/22/09	Historic Mansion Tour - Merestead 455 Old Byram Lake Road - 914-666-4258 www.westchestergov.com/parks Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Learn how an elegant 100-year old mansion influenced American lifestyle and interior decorating in the early 20th century. Space is limited; reservations are required.
11/22/09	Let's Talk Turkey - Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 - 914-864-7282 www.muscootfarm.org Ages: TOD,YE Discover the resident turkeys and then make Thanksgiving crafts to take home.
11/22/09	All About Deer - Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 - 914-980-7572 www.westchestergov.com/parks Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Learn why there are so many deer in the County as well as the various aspects of their ecology, including diet, reproduction and their importance to the Siwanoy Indians.
11/22/09	The Mitzvah Project ? Middle School Division - Rosenthal JCC 600 Bear Ridge Road - 914-741-0333 www.rosenthaljcc.org Ages: TW,TE Children in grades 5th through 8th grades make a real contribution to their community, while gaining the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that comes from helping others. Free pizza dinner will be offered. Pre-registration is required.
11/22/09	The Mitzvah Project ? High School Division - Rosenthal JCC 600 Bear Ridge Road - 914-741-0333 www.rosenthaljcc.org Ages: TE Children make a real contribution to their community, while gaining the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that comes from helping others. Pizza will be served. RSVP is required.
11/22/09	Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown - Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road - 914-747-5555 www.burnsfilmcenter.org Ages: All Price: $10; $6.50 Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang head to camp for the summer and wind up in a wet and wild river race. As they make their way to the finish line, they battle rapids, forest animals, and bullies from a rival camp?and supply plenty of laughs for all.
11/22/09	Science Sundays: She Is An Astronomer - Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue - 914-963-4550 www.hrm.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $5;$3 children 5 to 16 Participate in an open discussion with planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel and local amateur astronomer Caroline Moore. Learn about the role of women in astronomy and their achievements in space science.
11/22/09 Hours: 10am-3pm	Holiday Boutique - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: AD Price: FREE Shop early for all your holiday needs at the Mid-Island Y JCC, downstairs gym. A five-hour shopper's delight, includes costume jewelry, handbags, children's clothing, gifts for the home, skin care products and cosmetics, stationery, ladies clothing and accessories, Judaica and holiday gift items.
11/22/09 Hours: 3pm	Michael Cooper's Masked Marvels - Staller Center for the Arts Stony Brook University, off of Nichols Road - 631-632-2787 www.stallercenter.com Ages: YE,TW,AD Price: $12 Michael Cooper is an eye-popping visual artist and virtuoso mime. HIs handcrafted masks are used in stories of courage and wonder. Appropriate for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. A question and answer period will follow the performance.
11/22/09	Native American Thanksgiving Event - Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main Street - 631-367-3418 www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Ages: All Price: $6 adults; $5 seniors and kids ages 5-18; under 5 FREE In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, meet a member of the Shinnecock-Poospatuck Tribal Nations of Long Island and the founder of the Shinnecock-Sewanaka Society, Inc. Learn about Indian history and lifestyles on Long Island. Touch a wampum belt, whale oil lamp, and stone arrowheads. Children can create a wampum-style necklace to wear home. Please RSVP.
11/22/09	Chinese Opera Face Painting - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $4 with $10 admission Chinese Theater Works demonstrates the ancient art form of traditional Chinese opera face painting. They'll show how they get ready for their performances. Ages: 3 and up.
11/22/09	Peking Opera Excerpts of Monkey King presented by Chinese Theatre Works - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE Price: $4 with $10 admission; $8 theater only The Chinese Theatre Works presents a sampling of Peking Opera while introducing the century-old art form of the Monkey King adventures. The program will include an introduction in English and sung in original Chinese by classically trained performers in full stage makeup and beautiful costumes. Ages: 3 and up.
11/22/09	The First Thanksgiving - Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center 134 Cove Road - 516-922-3200 Ages: All Price: $3 Learn about the local Mattinecocks, stroll the woodland supermart for food, and help make and taste a Native American staple - journey cakes!
11/22/09	The Westchester Feline Club Show - Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue - 914-813-7761 www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com Ages: All Price: $11; $5 children 6-12, free children under 6 More than 200 felines of a wide variety of breeds compete and a large amount of kittens and cats will be for sale or adoption.
11/22/09	Pregnancy Wellness Morning - D.R.E.A.M. Wellness 38 Great Neck Road - 516-829-8099 www.dreamwellness.com Ages: AD Price: FREE Expectant moms will learn pregnancy wellness tips from professionals including Dr. Adam Glassman (Chiropractor), Linda Zuccaro, LCCE (Childbirth Educator), Keep In Touch Massage Therapy, and Bonda Yoga. Topics include: Decreasing the pain and discomfort of pregnancy naturally, How to prepare the family and house for a new child, as well as a question and answer segment. FREE raffles and door prizes from local maternity vendors available and light refreshments will be served. RSVP required.
11/22/09	Nature in November: Green All Winter Long - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center 350 Yaphank Avenue - 631-852-4600 www.ccesuffolk.org Ages: All Price: $10 Learn about trees that give us foliage all year long and how to tell the difference between a white pine and a pitch pine, as well as which species are native, and why the Pine Barrens are so important. Gather evergreens from around the farm to make a beautiful holiday wreath. Please bring a metal coat hanger to use as a frame for the wreath.
11/22/09 Hours: Times TBD	Adult & Children's Holiday Book Fair - Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: All Price: Prices vary The annual Scholastic Book Fair, in the JCC Lobby, features a variety of books for children and adults. Proceeds to benefit the JCC's Early Childhood Department.
11/22/09	Animal Wisdom in Stories and Music - Emelin Theatre 153 Library Lane - 914-698-0098 www.emelin.org Ages: All Price: $5 An interactive family concert that introduces children to classical music in a fun way.
11/22/09	Free Drop-in Art Workshops - Queens Museum of Art New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-592-9700 www.queensmuseum.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: Suggested donation: $5 adults; $2.50 seniors and children; under 5 FREE Kids ages 5 and up develop creative arts skills and explore materials and themes found in the museum's current exhibitions. Children with special needs are welcome. Adaptations available.
11/22/09	Rockwell Blocks - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: All Price: Admission: $11 adults; $8 ages 2-17, seniors and students;FREE under 2 and FREE admission Sundays 10am-11am The Rockwell Group designed dozens of large, imaginative, blue foam blocks, available for building, stacking and playing. The blocks vary in weight, size and dimensions. The heavier blocks are designed to encourage teamwork.
11/22/09	Let's Talk Turkey - Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard - 718-229-4000 www.alleypond.com Ages: YE Price: $16 Kids ages 5-6 learn interesting facts about turkeys through hands-on activities such as quill writing and feather zipping. They'll meet live, feathered and non-feathered friends, sing songs, take a nature walk and have a snack. Reservations suggested. Space limited.
11/22/09 Hours: 11:30am-12:30pm	Toy Town - Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue - 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Ages: TOD Price: $7.50; FREE museum members and children under 1 Part of the "Play Lab Workshop Series." Come explore the captivating world of playthings, learn about the history of toys, and see examples from around the world. Also, tour the "TOP SECRET: Mission Toy" exhibit and design and build a toy to take home. Pre-registration required.
11/22/09 Hours: 10am-5pm	IckyFest! - Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue - 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Ages: All Price: $7.50; FREE museum members and children under 1 Become a grossologist - a scientific expert on all things slimy, yucky, and downright disgusting! Create your own snotty slime, get acquainted with creepy crawlers, see a snake eat lunch, make mud masks, and more. Special performances during the weekend include "The Magic of Chemistry" featuring Lisa Lou and "Bubblemania" featuring Seth Bloom.
11/22/09	Miracle on 34th Street - John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 250 Main Street - 631-261-2900 www.johnwengemantheater.com Ages: All Price: $60 This traditional holiday tale comes to life on stage.
11/22/09	Concert: Sara Taveras - Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road - 203-254-4010 www.quickcenter.com Ages: All Price: $35 Enjoy the multi-cultural contemporary music by this singer/songwriter. Her songs have notes of gospel, soul, funk, and traditional African rhythms. Her sweet voice and positive lyrics have a modern sound that encompasses the sounds of her cultural roots.
11/22/09	Scavenger Hunt - Kissena Park Rose and Oak Avenues - 718-217-4685 www.nyc.gov/parks Ages: All Price: FREE Children of all ages compete for prizes in this scavenger hunt in the park.
11/22/09 Hours: 11am	John Carlin and The Kids Music Underground - Housing Works Bookstore Cafe 126 Crosby Street - 212 334-3324 www.housingworksbookstore.com Ages: TOD,YE Price: $10 John Carlin, a respected songwriter, educator, and performer in NYC for more than a decade and his band will perform a special concert.
11/22/09	UBS Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular - Stamford Downtown Special Services District Downtown Stamford - 203-348-5285 http://www.stamford-downtown.com Ages: All Price: FREE Want to see Bob the Builder, Curious George, Elmo, and other giant balloon characters flying high over Stamford? How about marching bands and fabulous floats? Then this event is for you. Parade Route: Summer to Broad to Atlantic
11/22/09	Art for Tots (families with children ages 2-4) - Noguchi Museum 32-37 Vernon Boulevard - 718-204-7088 www.noguchi.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $5 for families of up to 6 Families experience the museum together through hands-on workshops. Conducted in Japanese.
11/22/09 Hours: and 2:30pm	The Knight Before Christmas - Downtown Cabaret Theatre 263 Golden Hill Street - 203-576-1636 www.dtcab.com Ages: All Price: $15.50 Enjoy this original story about a mythical kingdom under an evil spell, which may only be broken by a brave Knight.
11/22/09	Elizabeth Mitchell - 92 Y Tribeca 200 Hudson Street - 212-601-1000 www.92ytribeca.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW Price: $15 Elizabeth brings us homespun renditions of songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Marley, The Velvet Underground, Vashti Bunyan, Gillian Welch and more, in a peaceful and powerful way.
11/22/09	Jazz for Kids - Jazz Standard 116 East 27th Street - 212-576-2232 www.jazzstandard.com Ages: All Price: $5 Enjoy the sounds of the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra (JSYO) over brunch. The group includes approximately 25 talented musicians between the ages of 11 and 18, who perform jazz classics such as "Cherokee," "How Insensitive," and "Billie's Bounce."
11/22/09	Mr. Ray - Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (btw. Houston & Bleecker Sts.) - 212-614-0505 www.bowerypoetry.com Ages: TOD,YE,AD Price: $10 Sing and dance along with Ray and his hip kid chorus.
11/22/09	Carnegie Hall Presents Alfred Brendel On Schubert - The Peter Jay Sharp Theater 155 West 65th Street - 212-769-7406 www.carnegiehall.org Ages: All Young artists from Juilliard and The Academy perform vocal, chamber, and solo music of Schubert.
11/22/09	Beauty and the Beast - CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway - 631-218-2810 www.cmpac.com Ages: All Price: $22 adults; $20 seniors; $16 students This classic fairytale comes to life onstage.
11/22/09 Hours: additional performance at 5pm	Peter and the Wolf - The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street - 646-223-3010 www.newvictory.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $35-$12.50 A blend of music, dance and theater featuring 10 dancers and an ensemble of eight musicians from the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra come together for Sergei Prokofiev's beloved masterpiece.
11/22/09	Creative Play Date - Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 4881 Broadway at 204th Street - 212-304-9422 www.dyckmanfarmhouse.org Ages: YE,AD Draw inspiration from a contemporary art installation and create your own art piece using unique materials. Pre-registration is required.
11/22/09	Little Club Heads Talent Showcase - La Pomme 37 W. 26th St. - 917-327-3268 www.littleclubheads.com Ages: YE Price: $15 A dance party for families and kids featuring popular NYC DJ's spinning the tunes, live entertainment, face painting, clowns, balloon sculptors, cotton candy, complementary snacks, and more.
11/22/09 Hours: and 3pm	Mooseltoe - Gateway Playhouse 215 South Country Road - 631-286-1133 www.gatewayplayhouse.com Ages: All Price: $20 This magical stage production tells the story of a moose who lives with his family in the ice and snow and dreams of flying with Santa's reindeer. Featuring the voices of Al Roker, John Cullum and Carole Shelly.
11/22/09	Preservation Detectives - Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, between Canal and Division Streets - 212-219-0888 www.eldridgestreet.org Ages: All Price: $15/family Handle ritual objects, hear music, and prepare a braided challah as you learn about the rich customs associated with the Jewish Day of Rest.
11/22/09	John Carlin and The Kids Music Underground - Housing Works Bookstore 126 Crosby Street - 212-334-3324 www.housingworksbookstore.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $10 Children's music stars present a special performance.
11/22/09	Paper Making - Center for Science Teaching and Learning Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Road - 516-764-0045 www.cstl.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $10 Kids learn how to make different types of paper from scratch, then they'll bring it home to use.
11/22/09	Nutcracker: Peek Behind The Curtain - Abrons Arts Center/ Henry Street Settlement 465 Grand St. - 212-598-0400 www.abronsartscenter.org Ages: All Get a special backstage tour of the Abrons historic Playhouse and discover the behind-the-scenes scenic and costuming delights of Urban Ballet Theater's renowned "Nutcracker in the Lower."
11/22/09 Hours: additional session at 1pm	Gratitude Plates - Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street - 212- 721-1223 Ages: TOD Price: $10 Create your own Gratitude Plate that expresses what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
11/22/09 Hours: additional sessions at noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm	Freedoms Feast Dinner Plates - Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street - 212- 721-1223 Ages: YE Price: $10 Be inspired by the Freedom's Feast Dinner Plate Collection created by artists and children's book illustrators and design a decorative Thanksgiving dinner plate keepsake that expresses what you are thankful for.
11/22/09	Kids in the Kitchen with Grandparents - 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street - 212-415-5500 www.92y.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $40 Mix, stir and taste delicious recipes.
11/22/09	The Grouchy Genius: The Life and Mmusic of Dvo?ák - 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street - 212-415-5500 www.92y.org Ages: All Price: $18 Acclaimed cellist Steven Isserlis brings his performs musical portraits that feature the music of Czech composer Antonín Dvo?ák.
11/22/09	The Green Living Expo - Suffolk County Community College-Brentwood Campus Health, Sports and Education Center, 1001 Crooked Hill Road www.sunysuffolk.edu Ages: All Price: $10 adults; kids 12 and under FREE This 2-day event is designed to provide Long Island residents with the information they need to support a greener way of life. Get information and inspiration to move in the direction of a more economically viable and ecologically sound lifestyle.
11/22/09 Hours: 1pm and 2:45pm	Aquatic Adventures: Sea Lion Kiss - Atlantis Marine World 431 East Main Street - 631-208-9200 www.atlantismarineworld.com Ages: All Price: $16 for photo A photo opportunity of a kiss from a lovable sea lion. Visit the Ticketing Circle to sign up. Weekends and holidays. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.(Adults receive kiss).
11/22/09 Hours: 1pm-4pm	Scholastic Book Fair - Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway - 631-757-4200 www.harborfieldslibrary.org Ages: All Price: Varies Browse and purchase favorite books during this book fair by Scholastic.
11/22/09	The History of Christmas Trees and Decorations - Ruth Keeler Memorial Library 276 Titicus Road - 914-669-5161 www.northsalemlibrary.org Ages: All Learn all about the origins of the tree and it's traditions.
11/22/09 Hours: varies	The War on Kids - Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street - 777-3456 www.movietickets.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $11; $8 children A documentary that shows how American public schools continue to become more dangerously authoritarian.
11/22/09	Rivertown Crafts - James Harmon Community Center 44 Main Street www.hastingsgov.org Ages: All Shop for unusual, handmade, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local artists.
11/22/09	First Annual Thanksgiving Party Magic Show - Fantasma Magic Store 421 Seventh Ave - 212-244-3633 www.fantasmamagic.com Ages: TOD,YE Price: $25 Tour the in-house Houdini Museum, meet famous magicians, "Rambo" the magical bunny and the Birds of Mystery. Guess the amount of walnuts in the Thanksgiving Jar for a chance to win a Fantasma Magic Set. Mention the secret password "Houdini" and get free admission. Pre-registration is suggested.
11/22/09 Hours: 11am-12:30pm	Cupcake Crawl - BabyCakes 248 Broome St. - 917-842-4319 Ages: all Price: $5.00 Donation Free NYC Dessert Fest is a free monthly walking tour. Purchase of desserts are optional. $5.00 suggested donation per person for charity. This is our 2nd year of monthly tours of the neighborhood sweet spots. Join us for the Cupcake Crawl, we'll visit 5 of the best cupcake shops, on the Lower East Side and the East Village. We begin at Baby Cakes, and continue to the following bakeries; Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Butter Lane, Dessert Club and Crumbs. To help support the good work of Food Bank For New York City, a non-profit helping to feed the hungry, donations are accepted. 100% of all donations go to charity. Since December 2008 your donations have helped feed 42 New Yorkers for a month. We wish to thank all who generously donated. If you?d like to donate online, please go to Pay Pal at; http://www.paypal.com... and send your contribution to; sales@walkingtoursmanhattan.com Meet our tour guide with the red ball cap saying Walking Tours Manhattan on Sunday November 22, 2009 at 11am at Baby Cakes 248 Broome St., bet. Orchard & Ludlow Sts. For additional neighborhood food tours visit; http://walkingtoursmanhattan.com
11/22/09 Hours: 11am	Cupcake Crawl - BabyCakes 248 Broome St - 917-842-4319 walkingtoursmanhattan.com Ages: ALL Price: $5 Visit five of the best cupcake shops on the Lower East Side and the East Village. One hundred percent of proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank For New York City.
11/22/09 Hours: 8:30am	Book Fair and Holiday Boutique - Forest Hills Jewish Center 106-06 Queens Boulevard - 718-263-7000 www.fhjc.org Ages: All Price: FREE The Forest Hills Jewish Center Parents' Association is sponsoring a Book Fair and Holiday Boutique, which will feature an enormous array of books for children, teens and adults.
11/22/09 Hours: 4pm	The Chopin Vodka Concert Meister Series - Engelman Recital Hall 55 Lexington Ave. (entrance on E. 25th St. btw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.) - 646-312-5073 www.concertmeister.org/tickets.html Ages: ALL Price: $25 New York Philharmonic's Concert Master Glenn Dicterow with Amerigo Trio, Karen Dreyfus and Inbal Segev performing Pieces by Resident Composer, Ronn Yedidia, Kodaly, Gideon Klein, Leo Weiner. $25.
11/22/09 Hours: Noon- 1PM	4 Rythm Hoop Dance Class - Shelter Studios 244 W. 54th St. - 212-246-6655 Price: FREE Betty Shurin (aka Betty Hoops), founder of Betty Hoops Dance Therapy and Hoop Warriors Kids Program, and designer of the weighted, collapsible Dance Hoop and 4 Rhythm Hoop Dance Workout, will be in the New York City area conducting trainings during the month of November to inspire youth to get healthy and to have fun while doing it. SPACE IS LIMITED. TO SAVE YOUR SPOT, CALL 970-379-4988.
11/22/09	Kids 'N Comedy Show - Gotham Comedy Club 208 W. 23rd St. - 212-877-6115 www.kidsncomedy.com Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $15 Children ages 13-18 will perform stand-up comedy. Reservations are suggested.
11/23/09	conTEMPO - Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Brooklyn College, Walt Whitman Theatre, 2900 Campus Road - 718-951-4500 www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org Ages: All 7pm. $5.
11/23/09	Monday Morning Storytime - Barnes & Noble-Bay Terrace 23-80 Bell Boulevard - 718-224-1083 www.barnesandnoble.com Ages: TOD Price: FREE Kids enjoy new books during this weekly story hour. Check website for story topics and schedule.
11/23/09	Mommy & Me Program - Chabad Jewish Enrichment Center - 845-356-6686 www.chabadjec.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $36 membership; first session free Meet other moms, share experiences, discuss child growth and development and enjoy Jewish songs, music and movement, arts and crafts, stories and much more. Held at a private home in Nyack; call for location.
11/23/09	Kinderkids Storytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road - 845-786-3800 www.hkdpl.org Ages: YE,AD Kindergarteners and a caregiver are invited for stories and fun crafts.
11/23/09	Kinderkids Storytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road - 845-786-3800 www.hkdpl.org Ages: YE,AD Kindergarteners and a caregiver are invited for stories and fun crafts.
11/23/09	Tales & Tunes for Tiny Tots - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road - 845-786-3800 www.hkdpl.org Ages: TOD,AD Toddlers and a caregiver are invited to hear songs, stories, fingerplays and more.
11/23/09	Turkey Tales - Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-2281 www.larchmontlibrary.org Ages: TOD Enjoy holiday stories, create your own turkey headband, and go for a turkey trot around the Library. Pre-registration is required.
11/23/09	Nature Bugs - Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road - 914-723-3470 www.greenburghnaturecenter.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $9; $7 child Explor nature on the lawn and in the woods, meet museum animals, crafts and play nature games.
11/23/09 Hours: JV 4pm; 7pm Varsity	61st Annual Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational - Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue - 914-813-7761 www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com Ages: All Price: $8; $5 students with ID, $5 children under 12 Watch as teams from around the County compete for the title.
11/23/09	Salsa Babies - Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-3383 www.findgroove.com Ages: TOD,AD Price: $20 Learn basic steps to Latin dances with your baby in tow.
11/23/09 Hours: Times TBD	Adult & Children's Holiday Book Fair - Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: All Price: Prices vary The annual Scholastic Book Fair, in the JCC Lobby, features a variety of books for children and adults. Proceeds to benefit the JCC's Early Childhood Department.
11/23/09	Thanksgiving Story Time - Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road - 203-762-3950 www.wiltonlibrary.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: FREE Tis the season for a Thanksgiving-themed story time. Children ages 3 - 6 are invited to gobble up a variety of stories and songs. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
11/23/09	Think You're Not Impacted by the Media? Think Again ? A Program for Teens - Queens Library:Pomonok branch 158-21 Jewel Avenue - 718-591-4343 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: TE Price: FREE This video-based program shows the extent to which teens are impacted, both positively and negatively, by television, music and movies.
11/23/09	Little Tot Time - Queens Library: Hillcrest branch 187-05 Union Turnpike - 718-454-2786 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: TOD Price: FREE Toddlers ages 18-24 months and their caregivers enjoy songs, books, fingerplays and simple crafts.
11/23/09 Hours: -7:00pm	Adult Bereavement Support Group: Death of a Spouse/Partner - Calvary Hospital Family Care Center, 1740 Eastchester Road - 718-518-2574 www.calvaryhospital.org Ages: AD Price: FREE A support group offered each Monday for those that have lost a spouse or partner. If you're interested in being part of the group, call Robert Ludwig at 917-680-2510.
11/23/09 Hours: -8:45pm	Adult Bereavement Support Group: Death of a Parent - Calvary Hospital Family Care Center, 1740 Eastchester Road - 718-518-2574 www.calvaryhospital.org Ages: AD Price: FREE A support group offered each Monday for those that have lost a parent. If you're interested in being part of the group, call Robert Ludwig at 917-680-2510.
11/23/09	Toddler Time - Kings Highway Library 2115 Ocean Avenue - 718-375-3037 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TOD Price: FREE Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories with other toddlers ages 18 to 36 months.
11/23/09	Wee Ones - Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue - 203-622-7940 www.greenwichlibrary.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: FREE Drop in for simple stories, songs, movement, and finger plays. For toddlers 12-24 months with a caregiver.
11/23/09	A Christmas Carol - The Players Theater 115 MacDougal Street - 212-352-3101 www.theplayerstheatre.com Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $25-$40 A lively musical adaptation of the classic Dickens tale plus a pre-show arts workshop.
11/23/09	Monday Night Magic - Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker Street - 212-724-0677 www.shadowboxtheatre.org Ages: TE,AD Price: $34 in advance/$39 day of performance A different array of the finest stage magicians perform world class magic in an intimate theatrical setting. The on-stage magic continues during intermission as sleight-of-hand magicians mingle with guests in the Close-Up Gallery downstairs as well as in the theatre.
11/23/09	Kindergarten After School: Boney Bodies - Science Museum of Long Island 1526 North Plandome Road - 516-627-9400 www.smli.org Ages: YE Price: Call for price A three-week after school workshop for kindergarteners. Call (516) 627-9400 ext. 10 to register.
11/23/09	Printmaking Workshop - Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue - 516-466-8055 www.greatnecklibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE Kids in grades 1-4 learn the basics of printmaking from woodcuts to metal plates. They'll work with simple materials to create a finished print. Pre-registration required.
11/23/09 Hours: 6pm, 7pm	Family Thanksgiving Craft - Amityville Public Library Oak and John Streets - 631-264-0567 www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/amty Ages: All Price: FREE Families make a Thanksgiving craft together. Registration required.
11/23/09	Baby Games - Port Jefferson Free Library 100 Thompson Street - 631-473-0022 www.pjfl.suffolk.lib.ny.us/ Ages: TOD,AD Price: FREE Parents play games with their babies up to 12 months old. Must be a Port Jeff library cardholder. Registration required.
11/23/09	Songs and Stories - Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Avenue - 631-261-6930 wwww.nenpl.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: FREE Parents and their kids, ages 1-3, listen to musical stories, sing songs and respond rhythmically to music in an interactive group experience. Registration required.
11/23/09	Preschool Story Time - New York Public Library 2900 Broadway - 212-864-2530 www.nypl.org Ages: TOD Listen to stories from new and classic picture books, sing songs, and enjoy other fun activities.
11/23/09 Hours: 1:15pm	Sing & Dance with Me - Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue - 203-487-0965 www.stamfordjcc.org Ages: TOD Price: Call for price Groove to the beat and bang a drum at this sing-along. Dancing fosters community and develops gross-motor skills. For kids 3 - 4 years. Mondays through November 30. For more information, contact Sarah Fradkin at sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org
11/23/09 Hours: varies	The War on Kids - Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street - 777-3456 www.movietickets.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $11; $8 children A documentary that shows how American public schools continue to become more dangerously authoritarian.
11/23/09 Hours: 7:30pm	The Grandparent Circle - Westchester Reform Temple 255 Mamaroneck Road - 914-723-7727 www.wrtemple.org Ages: AD Price: Free A series of conversations for Jewish grandparents whose children have intermarried talk about the challenges of raising children in an interfaith home.
11/23/09 Hours: 8:30am	Book Fair and Holiday Boutique - Forest Hills Jewish Center 106-06 Queens Boulevard - 718-263-7000 www.fhjc.org Ages: All Price: FREE The Forest Hills Jewish Center Parents' Association is sponsoring a Book Fair and Holiday Boutique, which will feature an enormous array of books for children, teens and adults. They'll also offer costume jewelry, scarves and other gift items from a local vendor, Absolutely Fabulous.
11/24/09	The Queen of Spades - Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000 www.metoperafamily.org Ages: AD Seiji Ozawa returns to the Met after an absence of more than 15 years. He conducts Tchaikovsky's adaptation of Pushkin's engrossing tale, with heldentenor Ben Heppner, above, as the soldier whose obsession with cards leads him down a spiral of madness and murder. Maria Guleghina stars as the innocent woman drawn into his descent.
11/24/09	Liberty Science Center Presents Digging into Rocks and Fossils - Queens Library-Central branch 89-11 Merrick Boulevard - 718-990-0700 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE This hands-on science program explores rocks and fossils.
11/24/09	The Percussion Ensemble - Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Brooklyn College, Walt Whitman Theatre, 2900 Campus Road - 718-951-4500 www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org Ages: All 7pm. $5.
11/24/09	Kinderkids Storytime - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road - 845-786-3800 www.hkdpl.org Ages: YE,AD Kindergarteners and a caregiver are invited for stories and fun crafts.
11/24/09	Family Storytime - Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street - 845-429-3445 www.hkdpl.org Ages: TOD,AD Preschoolers and their family are invited to enjoy stories and songs.
11/24/09	Homeschoolers Critics Clubs - Mamaroneck Public Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue - 914-698-1250 www.mamaronecklibrary.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Read from and discuss the newest titles.
11/24/09	Stories and Tales - Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-2281 www.larchmontlibrary.org Ages: TOD An interactive story time that takes children on a reading adventure.
11/24/09 Hours: JV 3:30pm; 6pm Varsity; 8pm Grand Championship	61st Annual Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational - Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue - 914-813-7761 www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com Ages: All Price: $8; $5 students with ID, $5 children under 12 Watch as teams from around the County compete for the title.
11/24/09	Chinese Chopsticks - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: All Price: $10 Kids design a pair of their own chopsticks using specially printed paper, then learn how to use them by practicing their skills by picking up pretend food. Every Tuesday-Friday, through November 25 (except November 11).
11/24/09 Hours: Times TBD	Adult & Children's Holiday Book Fair - Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: All Price: Prices vary The annual Scholastic Book Fair, in the JCC Lobby, features a variety of books for children and adults. Proceeds to benefit the JCC's Early Childhood Department.
11/24/09 Hours: -11:15am	Triangles, Squares and Circles, Oh My! - Still Hip 283 Grand Avenue between Lafayette Street and Clinton Place - 718-623-8538 www.privatepicassos.com Ages: TOD Price: $25 Young artists age 2-3 will explore shapes and color and strengthen their fine motor skills through a variety of two- and three-dimensional mediums. By focusing on a specific color or theme, children will build their skills with drawing, collage, painting, and small-scale sculpture.
11/24/09 Hours: -12:15pm	Let's Look in our Favorite Book - Still Hip 283 Grand Avenue between Lafayette Street and Clinton Place - 718-623-8538 www.privatepicassos.com Ages: TOD Price: $25 Young artists age 3-5 will use children's literature as inspiration for their artwork. Each session will begin with a reading of a children's book, followed by an accompanied art activity in a similar theme. Chosen books will include "Leonardo the Terrible Monster," "Rainbow Fish," "The Big Bug Surprise," "Little Smudge," and much more.
11/24/09	Children's Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving - Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road - 203-762-3950 www.wiltonlibrary.org Ages: All Price: FREE Enjoy this nostalgic family favorite. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver; children 8 - 12 must have a caregiver in the building.
11/24/09	Writing Intelligent Urban Fiction - Queens Library: Langston Hughes branch 100-01 Northern Boulevard - 718-651-1100 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: TE Price: FREE Award-winning author Moses Miller teaches this writing workshop for teens. Review the writings of African American writers, poets and rap artists, gain a better understanding of the art of storytelling, and obtain an increased knowledge of historical African American works.
11/24/09	Teen Tutoring - Queens Library-Bayside branch 214-20 Northern Boulevard - 718-229-1834 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: FREE Teen tutors can help your child with his or her homework.
11/24/09	Kids Yoga: Ages 2-5 - Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor - 347-533-6226 www.mynamasteyoga.com Ages: TOD Price: $15 Beginners' yoga class for children ages 2-5.
11/24/09	Arts and Crafts - Kings Bay Library 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W) - 718-368-1709 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE Price: FREE Children of all ages can participate in arts and crafts time at the Kings Bay Library.
11/24/09	After-School Stories - Saratoga Library 8 Thomas S. Boyland Street - 718-573-5224 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW Price: FREE Kids with and without disabilities can enjoy stories, music, and crafts.
11/24/09	Creative Kids - Paerdegat Library 850 E. 59th Street - 718-241-3994 Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE Price: FREE Express your creativity through arts and crafts, drama, music, and more.
11/24/09	Autism: Overview of Therapy Options - New York Junior League 130 East 80th Street - 212-774-0728 Ages: AD Dr. Teresa M. Signorelli will conduct a discussion for parents who have children with Autism.
11/24/09	Autism: Alternative Communication Options - New York Junior League 130 East 80th Street - 212-774-0728 Ages: AD Dr. Teresa M. Signorelli discusses the options for parents with autistic children.
11/24/09	The Children's Literacy Program - McDonald's 170th Street and Broadway - 212-569-6200 www.ywashhts.org Ages: YE Children practice reading skills, discover new books, and play games and activities to help them build stronger literacy skills.
11/24/09	Turning 5 - Resources for Children with Special Needs 116 E. 16th St, 5th Fl. - 212-677-4650 www.resourcesnyc.org Ages: AD Part of the "What's Out There and How to Get It" free training series for families and professionals who need programs and services for children with disabilities.
11/24/09	Grades 1 & 2: After School-Creature Comforts - Science Museum of Long Island 1526 North Plandome Road - 516-627-9400 www.smli.org Ages: YE Price: Call for price A three-week after school workshop for grades 1 and 2. Preregistration is required. Call (516) 627-9400 ext. 10 to register.
11/24/09	Graphic Chat - Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue - 516-466-8055 www.greatnecklibrary.org Ages: TW Price: FREE Kids in grades 3-6 pick up a copy and discuss the book, "The StoneKeeper" (Amulet, book 1)by Kazu Kibuishi. Snacks will be served. Registration required.
11/24/09	Turkey Time for Tiny Tots - Amityville Public Library Oak and John Streets - 631-264-0567 www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/amty Ages: TOD,AD Price: FREE Kids ages 2-4 celebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey-themed activity. Registration required.
11/24/09 Hours: 10am, 11:30am	Pocahontas - The Peace Maker - Ballet Long Island 1863 Pond Road - 631-737-1964 www.theballetcenter.org Price: $16 adult,$6 child, $6 senior citizen This new ballet celebrates the life of Pocahontas through inspired dancing with beautiful costumes and scenery.
11/24/09 Hours: 1:15pm	What's Cooking - Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue - 203-487-0965 www.stamfordjcc.org Ages: TOD Price: Call for price Come create something yummy: measure, mix, bake, and nosh. We'll read a story while waiting for the finished product. Kosher dairy, NOT NUT-FREE. Tuesdays, through December 8. For kids 3 - 5 years. For more information, contact Sarah Fradkin at sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org
11/24/09 Hours: varies	The War on Kids - Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street - 777-3456 www.movietickets.com Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $11; $8 children A documentary that shows how American public schools continue to become more dangerously authoritarian.
11/24/09	Al Roker - NBC Experience Store / Studio Tour 30 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St. btw. 5-6 Aves.) - 212-664-3700 www.nbcuniversalstore.com Ages: All The popular NBC personality will be signing copies of his new book, Morning Show Murders. The first 5 people in line will get a free book. Noon-1pm.
11/24/09 Hours: 8:00pm	Sam Eaton's The Quantum Eye Magic & Mentalism show - Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker St. - 347-294-0092 Ages: +8 Price: 47-77 THE QUANTUM EYE is Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability and humor blend with the audience to make for a different performance every time. Join Sam on a journey past the limits of possibility in a show that you will never forget. Professional magician and mentalist Sam Eaton has been dazzling New York audiences with his magic and mind reading show since 2006, making it the longest-running one-man Off-Broadway magic show in New York. THE QUANTUM EYE is sophisticated and family-friendly, but may not be visually entertaining for those under 8 years of age. For tickets, call (347) 294-0092 or visit us at www.TheQuantumEye.com.
11/25/09	Thanksgiving Parade - New Rochelle Eastchester Road and North Avenue www.newrochelleny.com Ages: All Celebrate the holiday with a community-wide tradition.
11/25/09	Tales & Tunes for Tiny Tots - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road - 845-786-3800 www.hkdpl.org Ages: TOD,AD Toddlers and a caregiver are invited to hear songs, stories, fingerplays and more.
11/25/09	Critters, Crafts, and Kids - Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road - 914-723-3470 www.greenburghnaturecenter.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $9; $7 child Enjoy fall days at the Center with walks, live animals and stories.
11/25/09	Gallery Tour - Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street - 718-549-3200 www.wavehill.org Ages: All Price: $6; $2 children 6?18 Take a tour of "The Muhheakantuck in Focus," featuring contemporary artists who look at "the river that flows both ways" through projects that explore the First Nations' engagement with the river and the impact of Henry Hudson's arrival.
11/25/09	Chinese Chopsticks - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: All Price: $10 Kids design a pair of their own chopsticks using specially printed paper, then learn how to use them by practicing their skills by picking up pretend food. Every Tuesday-Friday, through November 25 (except November 11).
11/25/09 Hours: Times TBD	Adult & Children's Holiday Book Fair - Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Ages: All Price: Prices vary The annual Scholastic Book Fair, in the JCC Lobby, features a variety of books for children and adults. Proceeds to benefit the JCC's Early Childhood Department.
11/25/09	Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. Manchester Monarchs - Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street - 203-368-1000 www.arenaatharboryard.com Ages: All Price: $18, $24, $29 and up Watch professional ice hockey in a family friendly venue. The Sound Tigers are part of the American Hockey League; see players before they skate off to the NHL.
11/25/09 Hours: -11:00am	Triangles, Squares and Circles, Oh My! - The Stork Store 200 Franklin Street - 917-463-8609 www.privatepicassos.com Ages: TOD Price: $25 Young artists age 2-3 will explore shapes and color and strengthen their fine motor skills through a variety of two- and three-dimensional mediums. By focusing on a specific color or theme, children will build their skills with drawing, collage, painting, and small-scale sculpture.
11/25/09 Hours: -Noon	Let's Look in Our Favorite Book - The Stork Store 200 Franklin Street - 917-463-8609 www.privatepicassos.com Ages: TOD Price: $25 Young artists age 3-5 will use children's literature as inspiration for their artwork. Each session will begin with a reading of a children's book, followed by an accompanied art activity in a similar theme. Chosen books will include "Leonardo the Terrible Monster," "Rainbow Fish," "The Big Bug Surprise," "Little Smudge," and much more.
11/25/09	Kids Corner - Marcy Library 617 DeKalb Avenue, at Nostrand Avenue - 718-935-0032 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE Price: FREE Enjoy games, crafts, and other fun activities for kids of all ages.
11/25/09	Preschool Story Time - East Flatbush Library 9612 Church Avenue - 718-922-0927 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TOD Price: FREE Enjoy classic books and songs with other children ages 3 to 5.
11/25/09	Creative Writing Workshop - Coney Island Library 1901 Mermaid Avenue - 718-265-3220 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TE Price: FREE Writers of all levels and genres welcome. Workshop led by a writer from the NY Writers Coalition. Notebooks and pens provided.
11/25/09	Chess Workshop - Homecrest Library 2525 Coney Island Avenue - 718-382-5924 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: TE Price: FREE Teens learn to play chess from a professional.
11/25/09	Toddler Tales - Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Avenue - 203-899-0606 www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: $9, children under 1 FREE Young children enjoy a story, songs, movement, and an art activity. Also at 10:15am, and in Spanish at 10:45am.
11/25/09	Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation - Near the Museum of Natural History Columbus Ave. at 77th St. - 212-695-4400 www.macys.com Ages: All Get a preview of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade the day before, with a trip to watch the inflating of the balloons. A tradition since 1927, the giant character balloons are slowly blown up and brought to life in the streets around the American Museum of Natural History, Columbus Avenue at 77th Street. Nets and sandbags are used to keep them from escaping during the night.
11/25/09	Early Readers' Hour - Queens Library: Glendale branch 78-60 73 Place - 718-821-4980 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: YE Price: FREE Kids in grades k-2 listen to and discuss poems and picture books, then participate in related activities.
11/25/09	Peter and the Wolf - The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street - 646-223-3010 www.newvictory.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $35-$12.50 A blend of music, dance and theater featuring 10 dancers and an ensemble of eight musicians from the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra come together for Sergei Prokofiev's beloved masterpiece.
11/25/09	The Children's Literacy Program - McDonalds 208 Dyckman Street - 212-569-6200 www.ywashhts.org Ages: YE Children practice reading skills, discover new books, and play games and activities to help them build stronger literacy skills.
11/25/09	Grades 3 & 4: Afterschool: A Taste of Science - Science Museum of Long Island 1526 North Plandome Road - 516-627-9400 www.smli.org Ages: YE,TW Price: Call for price A three-week after school class that lets kids explore science concepts. Preregistration is required. Call 516-627-9400 ext. 10 to register.
11/25/09	Wii Wednesday - Port Jefferson Free Library-YA Center 150 East Main Street - 631-509-5707 www.pjfl.suffolk.lib.ny.us/ Ages: TW,TE Price: FREE Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 can play Wii games, including DJ Hero, Rock Band, Wii Sports Resort and more. Must be a Port Jeff library cardholder.
11/25/09 Hours: 1:15pm	Basketball FUNdamentals - Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue - 203-487-0965 www.stamfordjcc.org Ages: TOD Price: Call Kids will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball through various drills and games. Wednesdays, through December 2. For more information, contact Sarah Fradkin at sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org
11/25/09 through 11/26/09 Hours: 6	Thanksgiving Eve Party - mansion 28th St. btw. 10th & 11th Aves, - 646-322-6074 www.BigBusinessNY.com Ages: 21 Price: $40 Featuring DJ Camilo, Dj Clue, Dj Abrupt, plus a Special Birthday Celebration For TREY SONGS. Top 40, Mainstream, Hip-Hop, & Latin. $40 Advancetickets on sale now. More at the door! Doors at 10pm // 21+ // Dress to Impress! Tickets will be void without the proper attire.
11/25/09	Bon Jovi - Toyota Concert Series on TODAY 49th St. & Rockefeller Plaza www.todayshow.com Ages: All For the 14th consecutive year, NBC's TODAY show brings together the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza with free Friday morning performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis; 6 a.m. arrival is suggested.
11/26/09	Ice Skating Returns - Kate Wollman Rink Prospect Park, Parkside/Ocean Avenues entrance or Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance - 718-287-6431 www.prospectpark.org Ages: All Price: $5; $3 ages 14 & under and seniors Ice skating begins at Wollman Rink, weather permitting. Check the Prospect Park Web site or call 718-287-6431 to confirm opening. Skate Rental: $6.50.
11/26/09	83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Manhattan 77th Street and Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square - 212-494-4495 www.macysparade.com Ages: All An annual holiday tradition featuring the signature giant helium character balloons, fantasy-filled floats, marching bands, performance groups and a variety of clowns.
11/26/09	Arts and Crafts - Gravesend Library 303 Avenue X at West 2nd Street - 718-382-5792 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: FREE Arts and crafts for ages 4 and up.
11/26/09	Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown - Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road - 914-747-5555 www.burnsfilmcenter.org Ages: All Price: $10; $6.50 Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang head to camp for the summer and wind up in a wet and wild river race. As they make their way to the finish line, they battle rapids, forest animals, and bullies from a rival camp?and supply plenty of laughs for all.
11/26/09	Kids Yoga: Ages 6-12 - Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor - 347-533-6226 www.mynamasteyoga.com Ages: YE,TW Price: $15 Beginners' yoga class for children ages 6-12.
11/26/09	Ridge Kids - Bay Ridge Library 7223 Ridge Boulevard - 718-748-5709 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: YE Price: FREE Kids ages 7-10 can meet peers who also enjoy writing.
11/26/09	Resource Center Reads! - Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Avenue - 203-899-0606 www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Ages: All Price: $9, children under 1 FREE Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in the museum's Resource Center.
11/26/09	Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Macy's 151 W. 34th St. (6 Ave.) - 212-695-4400 www.macys.com Ages: All From its inception in 1924, the Parade's mission has been to entertain children of all ages; and the continuance of one of America's most highly paginated and thoroughly planned events is sure to live up to the grand tradition that has made the parade a part of the very fabric of the Thanksgiving holiday. Visitors to New York City can view the parade at any point on its route--beginning at 77th Street & Central Park West, the parade travels south to 59th Street, where it turns onto Seventh Ave. From there, the Parade marches through Times Square to 42nd Street, where it travels downs Sixth Ave. to end at Macy's Herald Square at approximately noon. 9am.
11/27/09 Hours: Second movie, 2pm	Day After Thanksgiving Movies - Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road - 203-762-3950 www.wiltonlibrary.org Ages: All Price: FREE Take your pick from two movies or see both: Disney's Up (PG) in the morning; at 2 pm watch Monsters vs. Aliens (PG). Free popcorn and lemonade. Children under 8 must be accompanied by caregivers; ages 8 - 12 must have caregivers in the building.
11/27/09 Hours: 1 and 2:30pm	Holiday 'Open Days' - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard - 845-534-7781 www.hhnaturemuseum.org Ages: All The popular "Meet the Animals" program will be accompanied by crafts for kids.
11/27/09	Special Animal Sponsorship Weekend - Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard - 845-534-7781 www.hhnaturemuseum.org Ages: All Price: Sponsorship packages begin at $25 Find out about the care and food needs of the live animals that live at the museum and how you can help care for these fascinating critters. Animal Sponsors will receive a certificate, fact sheet and photo of their special animal.
11/27/09	Thanksgiving Weekend - Washington Irving's Sunnyside 89 West Sunnyside Lane - 914-631-8200 www.hudsonvalley.org Ages: All Price: $12; $6 for children 5-17, free children under 5 Costumed guides present theme tours that focus on historic traditions of the winter holidays and children enjoy hands on workshops. The Museum Shops will be open too.
11/27/09	Thanksgiving Weekend - Van Cortlandt Manor 525 South Riverside Avenue - 914-631-8200 www.hudsonvalley.org Ages: All Price: $12; $6 ages 5-17, free children under 5 Costumed guides present theme tours that focus on historic traditions of the winter holidays and children enjoy hands on workshops. The Museum Shops will be open too.
11/27/09	Young Critics Clubs - Mamaroneck Public Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue - 914-698-1250 www.mamaronecklibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Read from and discuss the newest titles.
11/27/09	Design Your Own Canvas Carrying Pouch - Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue - 914-834-2281 www.larchmontlibrary.org Ages: YE Use markers, jewels and stickers to create your own ID pouch.
11/27/09	Film for the Stuffed - Chappaqua Library 195 South Greeley Avenue - 914-238-4779 www.chappaqualibrary.org Ages: All Enjoy a feature film with the family during the holiday.
11/27/09	Ring In the Holidays - Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue - 914-963-4550 www.hrm.org Ages: All Price: 5; $3 children 5 to 16 Enjoy a performance of hand bells and chimes, sleigh bells, and cow bells by Doug and Martha Martin, who have appeared in major national venues, including at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Plus, see a Holiday Planetarium Show.
11/27/09 Hours: 9:30am	Zumba-thon - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center 45 Manetto Hill Road - 516-822-3535 x318 www.miyjcc.org Ages: ALL Price: $18 Dance off some Thanksgiving calories with this high energy "day after" workout party. Zumba is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
11/27/09 Hours: 1pm and 3pm	Hot Peas 'n Butter - Bay Street Theatre Corner of Bay & Main Street - 631-725-9500 www.baystreet.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $12/15 Winners of the 2006 and the 2008 "Parents' Choice Award" this children's musical group performs elements of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, folk, and rock.
11/27/09	The Race to Space - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $3 with $10 admission Learn about the fascinating history of the rovers and how they move around planets and asteroids to help us answer questions about space. Create a model of one of the earliest prototypes of a NASA nanorover.
11/27/09 Hours: 1pm and 3pm	Bari Koral Band Perform 'Rock-n-Roll' Garden - Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue - 516-224-5800 www.licm.org Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $4 with $10 admission; $8 theater only The Bari Koral Family Band, consisting of East Meadow native Bari Koral,along with jazz musician Dred Scott on bass and Broadway veteran Eric Halverson on drums, perform children's songs off their new CD in an interactive concert. Ages: 3 and up.
11/27/09	Baseball Card Show - Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue - 914-813-7761 www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com Ages: All Price: $7; free children under 12 See the largest card show in the county and purchase memorabilia.
11/27/09	Friday Party Night - Playland Ice Casino Playland Park - 914-813-7059 www.ryeplayland.org Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $12 Ice skate and enjoy live music, special effects, games, snacks, prizes, giveaways and more. Skate rental is included with admission price.
11/27/09 Hours: 1pm; 4pm	A Christmas Carol - Queens Theatre in the Park Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 718-760-0064 www.queenstheatre.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $12 TheatreworksUSA's musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Appropriate for Grades 1-8.
11/27/09 Hours: 8pm	Paul Zunno Solo Acoustic Concert - New York City Center Studios 130 W. 56th St. - 866-811-4111 Ages: Teens and Up Price: $25 Following in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman, Paul Zunno played lead guitar for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Wilson Pickett. His performances are a combination of 'stories behind the music' and a downright blow-the-roof-off-joint execution and technique as a guitarist. Zunno has truly earned his reputation as an outstanding live performer. His mix of soulful singing, guitar mastery and skillful songwriting have captivated and awed audiences for years. Paul Zunno's solo acoustic concert gives audiences an opportunity to see a world class talent in an intimate setting. For More info and Tix: www.zunno.com
11/27/09	Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown - Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road - 914-747-5555 www.burnsfilmcenter.org Ages: All Price: $10; $6.50 Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang head to camp for the summer and wind up in a wet and wild river race. As they make their way to the finish line, they battle rapids, forest animals, and bullies from a rival camp?and supply plenty of laughs for all.
11/27/09 Hours: 1:30pm-2:30pm	Scat Is Where It's At! (Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series) - Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue - 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: $7.50; FREE museum members and children under 1 Find out all about what animals leave behind and discover the ins and outs of "the business." Meet the greatest garden pooper, see a dung beetle specimen, and make your own creation out of elephant-dung paper.
11/27/09 Hours: 11:30am-12:30pm	Gifts from Nature: Tools and Art of the Native Americans - Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue - 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: $7.50; FREE museum members and children under 1 See, touch, and learn about tools and arts from different groups of Native Americans. Discover the relationships among different natural environments, the materials they produced, and how people used them to forge tools and create beautiful pieces. Then create your own Native American craft to take home.
11/27/09	Miracle on 34th Street - John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 250 Main Street - 631-261-2900 www.johnwengemantheater.com Ages: All Price: $60 This traditional holiday tale comes to life on stage.
11/27/09	Crystal Winter - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: All Price: $11 adults; $8 kids 2-17, students and seniors Families can enjoy stepping inside a Giant Winter Globe and have their picture taken in a fanciful winter landscape of crystals and ice. Weekends through January 3 and daily from December 28-January 3.
11/27/09 Hours: 12:30pm; 3:30pm	Hey Snow, Where Do You Go! Puppet Show - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: $11 adults; $8 kids 2-17, students and seniors Ride along with Susie Snowflake, who is afraid to fall, as she befriends a gust of wind and finds a new home on a lonely tree.
11/27/09	Crystal Winter Craft Workshop - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: YE,TW,TE Price: $11 adults; $8 kids 2-17, students and seniors Kids design and create winter craft projects while learning about snow crystals and the animals that make their homes in the snow. Weekends through January 3, daily from December 28-January 3.
11/27/09	Crystal Winter: Glacier Run Ride at Exploration Station - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: All Price: $6 plus $11 adults; $8 kids 2-17, students and seniors Feel as if you're riding through glaciers from the freezing landscapes of the Arctic during the Northern Lights in this motion simulator ride.
11/27/09	Crystal Winter Parade - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: All Price: $11 adults; $8 kids 2-17, students and seniors Kids can join in this fun parade through the Hall's exhibits.
11/27/09 Hours: 1:30pm; 3:30pm	Crystal Kaleidoscope Activity Session - New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park - 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $3 plus $11 adults; $8 kids 2-17, seniors and students Kids make a unique crystal-inspired kaleidoscope to take home.
11/27/09	Native American History - Forest Park Myrtle Avenue, Union Turnpike, Park Lanes - 718-846-2731 www.nyc.gov/parks Ages: All Price: FREE Learn about Queens' earliest residents-the Matinecock-and discover the techniques they used to live off the land.
11/27/09	Animation Workshop - Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue (between 36th and 37th Street) - 718-784-0077 www.movingimage.us Ages: All Price: $7 adults, seniors and students. kids 8-18; FREE under 8 The museum offers extended hours and family programs, including hands-on workshops and screenings of classic short films. Please check the website (movingimage.us) for a schedule. Learn how moving images are made and create animations to share online. Register upon arrival at the museum.
11/27/09	Auburndale Chess Club - Queens Library: Auburndale branch 25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard - 718-352-2027 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: All Price: FREE Play a game chess every Friday with chessmaster Paul Landau.
11/27/09	Mother Goose Time - Queens Library: Glendale branch 78-60 73 Place - 718-821-4980 www.queenslibrary.org Ages: TOD,AD Price: FREE Babies up to 17 months and their caregivers enjoy a program complete with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and more. Preregistration required.
11/27/09	Field Days - Mystic Seaport: Museum of America and the Sea 75 Greenmanville Avenue - 888-973-2767 www.mysticseaport.org Ages: All Price: Adults $24, seniors 65 and over $22, children 6-17 $15. House filled with kids for Thanksgiving? Let out that excess energy at this annual event, offering traditional 19th-century games on the Village Green, a make-your-own craft station, songs of the sea in a family friendly music program, shipboard demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.
11/27/09	A Christmas Carol - Shubert Theater 247 College Street - 203-228-6622 www.shubert.com Ages: All Price: Tickets $15 - $40 Get into the spirit of the season with this joyful musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' holiday classic. The perennial favorite features period sets, costumes, magical special effects, and favorite Christmas carols. Share this holiday tradition with your family this season.
11/27/09 Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm	Worry Free Holiday Shopping - Plasterkraze 1310 Middle Country Road - 631-689-5231 www.plasterkraze.com Ages: TOD,YE,TW,TE Price: $23 Take the stress out of holiday shopping knowing that your kids are safe and supervised while having fun doings crafts and games.Lunch provided. Call for details and to reserve your spot.
11/27/09	Community Day ? Hungarian Art and Culture - Fairfield Museum and History Center 370 Beach Road - 203-259-1598 www.fairfieldhs.org Ages: All Price: Adults $5, students (6-22) with ID $3, children 5 and under FREE Enjoy a family-friendly community day celebrating the Hungarian community in and around Fairfield County. View displays on Hungarian culture, listen to a variety of music, and color your own Hungarian folk designs. Please pre-register.
11/27/09	Toddler Time - Flatlands Library 2065 Flatbush Avenue - 718-253-4409 www.brooklynlibrary.org Ages: TOD Price: FREE Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories with other toddlers ages 18 to 36 months.
11/27/09	Fun Fridays - Red Hook Library 7 Wolcott Street, at Dwight Street - 718-935-0203 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE Hang out and enjoy books, games, music, and arts and crafts.
11/27/09	Living History Days: Abraham Lincoln and 2nd New Jersey Brigade - New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West - 212-873-3400 www.nyhistory.org Ages: All Price: $12; free chidlren under 12 Civil War reenactors will display original weaponry and show visitors what life was like both on the battlefield and on the sidelines of the war.
11/27/09	Annual Tree Lighting - South Street Seaport Fulton & South Streets - 212-732-8257 www.southstreetseaport.com Ages: All Enjoy the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus, musical performances by the Big Apple Chorus, and rides on the Seaport Holiday Express train.
11/27/09 Hours: Abridged version	Beauty and the Beast - CM Performing Arts Center 931 Montauk Highway - 631-218-2810 www.cmpac.com Ages: All Price: $22 adults; $20 seniors; $16 students This classic fairytale comes to life onstage.
11/27/09 Hours: additional performance at 7pm	Peter and the Wolf - The New Victory Theater 229 West 42nd Street - 646-223-3010 www.newvictory.org Ages: TW,TE,AD Price: $35-$12.50 A blend of music, dance and theater featuring 10 dancers and an ensemble of eight musicians from the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra come together for Sergei Prokofiev's beloved masterpiece.
11/27/09 Hours: and 5pm	Mooseltoe - Gateway Playhouse 215 South Country Road - 631-286-1133 www.gatewayplayhouse.com Ages: All Price: $20 This magical stage production tells the story of a moose who lives with his family in the ice and snow and dreams of flying with Santa's reindeer. Featuring the voices of Al Roker, John Cullum and Carole Shelly.
11/27/09	Cool Science - Center for Science Teaching and Learning Tanglewood Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Road - 516-764-0045 www.cstl.org Ages: YE,TW Price: $50 Kids spend the day investigating and experimenting. Bring a lunch.
11/27/09 Hours: additional session at 1pm	Gratitude Plates - Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street - 212- 721-1223 Ages: TOD Price: $10 Create your own Gratitude Plate that expresses what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
11/27/09 Hours: additional sessions at noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm	Freedoms Feast Dinner Plates - Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street - 212- 721-1223 Ages: YE Price: $10 Be inspired by the Freedom's Feast Dinner Plate Collection created by artists and children's book illustrators and design a decorative Thanksgiving dinner plate keepsake that expresses what you are thankful for.
11/27/09 Hours: At dusk	Lighting of the Holiday LIght Show - The Enchanted Garden 638 Larkfield Road - 631-266-5050 www.enchantedgardenandnursery.com Ages: All Price: FREE Enjoy a holiday light show.
11/27/09	Movies: Up - Harbor Fields Library 31 Broadway - 631-757-4200 www.harborfieldslibrary.org Ages: YE,TW Price: FREE Kids can enjoy this movie at the library.
11/27/09	Tree Lighting - Northport Chamber of Commerce 100 Main Street - 631-754-3905 www.northportny.com Ages: All Price: FREE Enjoy a tree lighting, Christmas caroling, and watch Santa on the fire truck.
11/27/09	Fall Storytime - Wantagh Public Library 3285 Park Avenue - 516-221-1200 www.wantaghlibrary.org Ages: TOD,YE Price: FREE Kids enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Pre-registration required.
11/27/09	Owl Prowl Season on the North Shore - Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center 134 Cove Road - 516-922-3200 Ages: All Price: $10 Families can get a close look at owls with a live owl presentation. Learn abou the Eastern Screech and Great Horned Owls, which are more common on Long Island than you may think. After the presentation, venture outside to listen for the calls of Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls, and attempt to attract these wild creatures closer. Registration required.
11/27/09	Sarah Stanley - NBC Experience Store / Studio Tour 30 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St. btw. 5-6 Aves.) - 212-664-3700 www.nbcuniversalstore.com Ages: All The founder and creator of Ornaments to Remember, which are individually hand crafted Ornaments, will be signing in the store. The first 25 people to purchase Ornament will get a FREE Gift. 10am-noon.
11/27/09	Soho Meets Westchester - 3rd Rail Studio 49 Plain Avenue - 212-431-7709 www.betruenyc.com Ages: AD True Boutique in Manhattan will bring its separates, denim and accessories for shoppers.
07/23/06 through 07/23/06 Hours: 11 am-6 pm	FLATBUSH AVENUE BID STREET FESTIVAL - Beauty and the Beast Flatbush Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Cortelyou Road Ages: All ages Price: FREE 11 blocks. There will be rides, too!