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Battery Park City on Ice
Date: 11/25/09 - 02/15/10 Time: Monday-Friday 1pm-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 11am-9pm
Location: Battery Park City
City: Manhattan

Celebrate the holidays on ice! Grab those skates and hit the ice at our BRAND NEW skating rink! We offer public skating, ice skating and hockey lessons, birthday parties, corporate outings, and more!

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Dinosaur Days
Date: 02/15/10 - 02/20/10 Time: Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
Location: Yale Peabody Museum
City: New Haven

The Peabody's annual celebration of paleontology and dinosaurs features hands-on activities for the entire family.

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Create and BounceSM Camp
Date: 02/16/10 - 02/18/10 Time: 1 - 3:30PM
Location: BounceU
City: Farmingdale

Want a fun and structured way for your child to spend their February Break?

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Event
Location
Description
Through 3/06/2010
Traditional Irish Music Featuring GIRSA Queens Library-Flushing branch, Flushing This female octet performs Irish ballads, traditional jigs and reels, including contemporary selections and dance, in celebration of Irish heritage. (more...)
Through 3/02/2010
7:30pm
Natural Childbirth Class Birthing Wisdom, Blauvelt This comprehensive, eight-week series of childbirth and parenting education classes includes extensive lectures on the birth process, birthing options (more...)
Through 2/26/2010
11am; 1pm and 3pm
Free Daily Storytime FAO Schwarz:Barefoot Books, Manhattan Daily storytime with a wide array of books for all ages, including singalong stories, multicultural travel adventures, classic fairytales and pirate s (more...)
Through 3/02/2010
11:30am
Storytime Housing Works Bookstore, Manhattan Every Monday morning at 11:30am, kids age 3 and under and their moms, dads, grandparents, and sitters are invited to enjoy free stories and songs in t (more...)
Through 3/08/2010
EAF09 Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City Celebrate the EAFO9: Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition, which features new works by the park's resident artists. Through March 8. (more...)
Through 3/07/2010
Ice Skating Season Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain The outdoor ice rink at Bear Mounain State Park is open for the season. Sessions are held daily Friday-Tuesday. Lockers and refreshments are available (more...)
Through 2/21/2010
During regular library hours
Sesame Street: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life on the Street Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Brooklyn A free exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the TV show "Sesame Street." Highlights include original show scripts and sheet music, behind-th (more...)
Through 2/28/2010
Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm; opening reception November 22 at 1pm
The 34th Annual Miniature & Dollhouse Show: A Serendipity! Historical Society of Rockland County, New City This popular annual show features two galleries of miniatures, dollhouses, quilts and other treats. This year's exhibit will showcase the work of Clar (more...)
Through 2/15/2010
Monday-Friday 1pm-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 11am-9pm
Battery Park City on Ice Battery Park City, Manhattan Celebrate the holidays on ice! Grab those skates and hit the ice at our BRAND NEW skating rink! We offer public skating, ice skating and hockey lesson (more...)
Through 2/21/2010
Talks at 11:15am and 3:15pm; tours at 1:15pm, exhibit open 10am-5pm daily
New Year's Babies Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead Families get a close-up look at the baby fish in the aquarium with speical focus tanks. Behind-the-scenes tours and special talks will teach kids abou (more...)
Through 2/28/2010
Saturdays-Sundays 1pm
Pinkalicious, The Musical The Bleecker Street Theatre, Manhattan Follow along the adventures of Pinkalicious as her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink (more...)
Through 2/28/2010
11am-5pm Wednesday-Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday
Visiting Exhibition: Crown Heights Neighbors Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Images from a photography contest reflect the architectural, cultural, and geographical diversity of central Brooklyn neighborhoods. The works from ph (more...)
Through 3/09/2010
1-3pm
Open Kids Gym 'Drop In Play' JCC Rockland, West Nyack Parents and toddlers can drop in to the Kantrwitz Kids Gym for play and fun. Children explore by crawling on the mats, going down the slides and throu (more...)
Through 2/23/2010
10am
Children's Sing-a-long Tea Lounge, Brooklyn Sing-a-long for children and families every Tuesday. (more...)
Through 2/11/2010
Art Rocks! Mills Pond House Gallery, St. James Kids use a variety of base materials including shells, eggs, and beads, to create fun and imaginative art creations. Please bring a smock and a drink. (more...)
Through 2/27/2010
11am-12pm
Krik: Krak Storytelling & Songs Nairobi's Knapsack, Brooklyn Children ages 3-6 will discover stories about Haiti, including its history and culture, and learn traditional Haitian songs. To register, email Regine (more...)
Through 2/26/2010
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
Off The Record: Rock, A Social Revolution Rye Arts Center, Rye Revolution photography, paintings, personal items, rare album covers, and more showcasing some of the most iconic images representing the music and mu (more...)
Through 2/14/2010
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Fragile / Handle With Care Exhibit Art League of Long Island -- Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, Dix Hills This exhibit shows families that our planet and its inhabitants live in a symbiotic relationship and that our human actions have repercussions beyond (more...)
Through 2/15/2010
Call for times
Kids Performing Arts Class Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor A performing arts class for kids ages 8-12 meets every Monday for six weeks. Check the website or call for more information. Through February 15. (more...)
Through 3/09/2010
4:15 - 5:45 pm
Pre-Modeling & Intro to Self-Development for Girls Stamford JCC, Stamford Girls in grades 2-4 will learn about hair care, nail care, positive thinking and self-esteem.(choose Tuesdays or Thursdays). For more information, vis (more...)
Through 2/15/2010
Varies
B.O.T.C.H. TADA! Youth Theater, Manhattan A jazz-styled winter musical that takes the audience underground to the New York City subway system, where rats can paint, mummies can dance, and the (more...)
Through 2/21/2010
12pm & 2:30pm
Hansel & Gretel Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport This upbeat musical spoof of the Grimm Brothers’ classic is filled with fun and lots of unexpected surprises. Follow Hansel and Gretel along the brea (more...)
Through 2/21/2010
Our Nation's Generations: Letters In Time Fairifield Museum and History Center, Fairfield 8th graders at the Unquowa School bring members of their family tree come to life through letters, pictures and family heirlooms. (more...)
Through 3/09/2010
call for time
Kids Craft Classes Plasterkraze, Selden This Winter Craft Class Session meets once a week for 6 weeks. Kids will work on a variety of crafts, have fun and make new friends. Call for details. (more...)
Through 3/01/2010
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
NEW! Infant Massage 3 - 9 months Stamford JCC, Stamford 3 - 9 months with parent or caregiver. This class teaches parents/caregivers massage techniques and routines that are safe and beneficial for babies. (more...)
Through 3/10/2010
4:15 to 5:15 pm
Krazy Kool Legos Stamford JCC, Stamford Children learn to work with others and build something new in every class. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 4 (more...)
Through 2/28/2010
Tue-Sat 11-5 pm, Sun Noon-4 pm
The Art of John 'Crash' Matos Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery/Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield The art of John "Crash" Matos weaves together his roots of graffiti and tagging growing up in the South Bronx with the immediacy of Abstract Expressio (more...)
Through 2/21/2010
Gallery Hours: Fridays 4-8pm; Saturdays 2-6pm; Sundays 12-4pm
Student Art Exhibition Garnerville Arts and Industrial Center, Garnerville Students from Rockland County high schools were selected by their teachers to participate in this special art exhibition. Runs through February 21. (more...)
Through 2/28/2010
During regular museum hours
Celebrate Black History: Heritage, Culture and Traditions Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Highlights of this month-long celebration include cultural storytelling, movie-time, and exploring African heritage and the contributions of African a (more...)
Through 2/14/2010
varies
Remember Me Joyce Theater, Manhattan An all-new version of last season’s collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed r (more...)
Through 2/27/2010
11am
Winter Wolves Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of (more...)
Through 2/27/2010
4-7pm
Get Your Dance On Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn A daytime dance party on Saturday afternoons with DJ Dhundee. (more...)
Through 2/14/2010
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm
27th Annual Young Artists 2010 Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah Select paintings and sculptures created by area youth will be on display. (more...)
Through 2/26/2010
By Appointment ONLY
Private Viewings Begin! Teach and Tumble Daycare, Inc., Port Washington Families can view this facility and learn more about the new licensed Group Family Daycare in Port Washington. Visit the website for program details a (more...)
2/09/2010
Network for Parents of Elementary and Middle School Children JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown Join others to discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting, and to address topics such as fostering an attitude of gratitude, strengthening childr (more...)
2/09/2010
10:45-11:45am
Parent and Baby Yoga Class Namaste Yoga of Kensington, Brooklyn A gentle flow yoga class for you and your tot. (more...)
2/09/2010
4pm
Valentine's Day Cookie Workshop Raynham Hall Museum, Oyster Bay Kids learn to bake cookies with Oyster Bay's master baker, Kieran Shea (of the Baykery Cafe), in RHM's Victorian Kitchen. Space is limited. Registrati (more...)
2/09/2010
Simpsons Night @The Library Westport-Library, Westport Celebrate Presidents' Day by watching classic political episodes of The Simpsons. Hosted by resident Simpsons' geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lew (more...)
2/09/2010
College 101: How to Make a Great Impression with Your Application & Interview JCC Rockland, West Nyack Students will use a survey to identify their strengths and challenges and then apply that knowledge to writing a college application. Participants wil (more...)
2/09/2010
7pm
Harlan Jacobson's Talk Cimena The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Purchase See independent or major films before their public premieres with veteran film critic Harlan Jacobson hosting a post-screening discussion with critics (more...)
2/09/2010
7 p.m.
Harlan Jacobson's Talk Cimena The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Purchase See independent or major films before their public premieres with veteran film critic Harlan Jacobson hosting a post-screening discussion with critics (more...)
2/09/2010
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION IN HD Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield Garrison Keillor comes to the big screen in a digital presentation of his radio show. This will be an encore presentation of a performance taped on F (more...)
2/09/2010
9am, 11am, 2pm, and 6:30pm
Infromation Session for Magnet Schools New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn Free information sessions for six magnet schools in districts 20, 21, and 31, which provide choice in educational opportunities for children in grades (more...)
2/09/2010
Stories and Tales Larchmont Public Library, Larchmont Go on an adventure through reading in this interactive story time. A parent or caregiver must attend. (more...)
2/09/2010
The Last Days of Shea Greenwich-Library, Greenwich Author Dana Brand talks about the his book The Last Days of Shea: Delight and Despair in the Life of a Mets Fan. Mr. Brand will sign copies of his boo (more...)
2/09/2010
Stories in Spanish and English Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch, Haverstraw Todddlers and their caregiver can enjoy a special storytime. (more...)
2/09/2010
Drop In Crafts Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch, Haverstraw Stop by to make a craft. (more...)
2/09/2010
Library Hours
Card Craft Week Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch, Haverstraw Children with a caregiver can drop by anytime this week to make a card for Valentine's Day. Make a new card everyday! (more...)
2/09/2010
Tween Cookie Decorating Workshop Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Garnerville Make edible crafts. Registration is not required but space is limited so arrive early. (more...)
2/09/2010
1:30pm
Preschool Story Hour Rye Free Reading Room, Rye Enjoy stories, puppets and activities that develop a love of books. (more...)
2/09/2010
Harlem Globetrotters Westchester County Center, White Plains See the basketball troupe perform their timeless tricks. (more...)

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Sensational Kids Summer Day Camp
Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village
Jamaica Estates, NY
(718) 386-1962


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(203) 762-5645


Joffrey Ballet School
434 Ave of the Americas, 3rd Fl
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655-19 Montauk Highway
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(631) 654-8858

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