There’s some amazing fun family activities coming up in New York City this week! Let’s check out a few of those now.
Theatreworks USA’s Skippyjon Jones Snow What
Tickets for this musical from Theatreworks USA are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so show up an hour prior to the performance to ensure that you and the kids can enjoy the tale of a Siamese cat who imagines he is El Skippito Friskito
Tue Jul 28 – Fri Aug 7 Lucille Lortel Theatre 121 Christopher St, (between Bleecker and Hudson Sts), New York
“The Hunger Games: The Exhibition”
The odds are definitely in your favor at this super–interactive, totally immersive exhibit insipired by The Hunger Games. Kids will learn about science, technology and problem–solving as they follow Katniss Everdeen’s inspiring and action–packed journey.
Tue Jul 28 – Sun Jan 3 2016 Discovery Times Square 226 W 44th St, (between Seventh and Eighth Aves), New York
Kids will marvel at the Museum of Mathematics’ futuristic new exhibit, featuring more than 20 small, light-up robots. The ‘bots zoom across the floor, interacting with museum-goers and communicating with each other thanks to high-tech motion control.
Tue Jul 28 – Mon Dec 14 Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) 11 E 26th St, (between Fifth and Madison Aves), New York, 10010
For this aptly named program, the Hudson River Park Trust runs beginner lessons in multiple locations throughout the summer. Kids can learn the rod-and-reel basics, and get familiar with the types of fish that swim the local waters.
Tue Jul 28 – Sun Sep 27 Hudson River Park, Pier 25 West St at North Moore St, New York
Tots learn about technology as they slide and seesaw, climb a giant spiderweb, romp in sand pits and wind their way around big trees. Ages 6 and up. Tue Jul 28 – Thu Dec 31 New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St, (at 47th Ave), Queens, 11368
With so many people bustling around NYC at all times, it’s easy to forget that our city is just a small piece in a larger environment. This high-tech exhibition in the Great Hall lets families better understand our impact on Earth’s delicate systems.
Tue Jul 28 – Mon Aug 31 New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St, (at 47th Ave), Queens, 11368
“Life at the Limits: Stories of Amazing Species”
Prepare to be amazed by the sophisticated strategies and unique adaptations animals and plants use to survive, from elephant seals that can hold their breath for two hours to beetles that defend themselves by shooting explosive chemicals at their enemies.
Tue Jul 28 – Sun Jan 3 2016 American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th St, New York, 10024
New York Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Track down NYC’s hidden treasures within five floors of interactive spaces at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. While exploring cool exhibits, kids will find 20 different clues that teach them facts about famous attractions and cultural institutions.
Tue Jul 28 – Sun Aug 30 Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83rd St, (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway), New York, 10024
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