Public Programs – Children's Museum of Manhattan

APRIL

SPRING INTO ACTION: ANIMAL RESCUE (SPRING RECESS)
Tuesday – Sunday, April 23 – 28 and Monday & Tuesday, April 29 – 30

Operation Animal Rescue: Gentle Giants
Because forests are disappearing, orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and pandas are in danger of extinction. They need a safe place to live and reproduce. Let’s make a safe home for them using recycled materials and learn how to protect these creatures against forest degradation.
Tuesday – Friday, April 23 – 26 | 10:15 am – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Sumatran Ele-fantastic Math Safari
Help us transform the PlayWorks Lab into an exciting math safari with a Sumatran elephant-themed counting and sorting activity! Join us as we learn about deforestation and use elephant-shaped cutouts and fidgets for hands-on counting practice as we engage learners in sorting objects by size or color.
Tuesday – Friday, April 23 – 26 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Bee-Responsible: Bee Hotels
The bees need our help! They provide almost one-third of our food through their amazing pollination abilities, but their populations are rapidly declining due to human intervention! It’s time for you to BEE a hero and help us provide a haven for our bee friends by creating a “Bee Hotel.”
Saturday, April 27 | 10:15 am – 12:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Sunday, April 28 | 10:15 am – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Perfect Pollinators
Bees are responsible for almost one third of our food by pollinating our fields, orchards, and gardens. Now they face serious threats and need our help. Learn about these little creatures and BEEcome a bee ally while creating puppets that pollinate!
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 – 28 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Arctic Hide & Seek
Why are so many animals that live in the arctic the same color? Try to spot our hidden friends as we learn about camouflage by exploring snowy landscapes with hidden animal surprises.
Monday & Tuesday, April 29 – 30 | 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Arctic Animal Creations
Create cozy homes for beloved arctic creatures using environmentally safe biodegradable packing peanuts and magic noodles to help your favorite animals stay warm through winter!
Monday & Tuesday, April 29 – 30 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Interactive Storytime: I Am The Elements!: A child’s book of Earth, Air, Fire and Water by R. Aurora Lightbringer SCBS.
Join CMOM educators on a magical journey through the elements! Through poetry and illustrations, this whimsical picture book nurtures young children’s imaginations as they discover the significance of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water!
Monday & Tuesday, April 29 – 30 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

CELEBRATE PERFORMANCE MEDIUMS: THEATRE, MUSIC, AND MOVEMENT
Explore the disciplines of puppet theater, music & movement, hands-on instrument making, and the visual arts in collaboration with our partners—Wendy and DB, Teatro SEA, Ballet Hispánico, Bash the Trash, Ebony Bolt, and The Culture Tree— as we explore creativity, community, and connection.
Sunday, April 21 and Wednesday – Sunday, April 24 – 28

Wendy and DB: Into the Little Blue House!
Join Wendy and DB in this high-energy musical performance exploring themes of freedom, love, self- worth and creativity.
Sunday, April 21 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Bash the Trash: Rubbish Rhythms with Sam Kulik
Join us for a fun-filled music performance played on hand-made, sustainable instruments! Explore the science of sound, discover how reusing/repurposing is good for the planet, and find out how you can build your own instruments at home!
Thursday, April 25 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Teatro SEA: The Galapagos Animal Puppet Show
The puppet animals have gotten together for an imaginary assembly at The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador with the intention to save planet Earth!
Friday, April 26 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Drop-in* | All ages | Bilingual in English & Spanish | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Ebony Bolt: Spring Has Sprung!
Join artist Ebony Bolt for an interactive artmaking workshop informed by her creative practice and mural installation Driving the Future (currently on view). Design your own pattern using custom stamps inspired by motifs found in the artist’s work!
Saturday, April 27 | 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Sign-up* | Ages 5 & older | 1st Floor | Makerspace

The Culture Tree: Climate Warriors Storytime
Guest author Anu Seghal narrates the journey of three environmentally responsible friends who join forces to save planet Earth! Join us as we introduce young children to climate change and what we can do to help reverse the ways in which it has impacted our beautiful planet!
Sunday, April 28 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

MAY

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH: FAMILY TRADITIONS
Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander family traditions all month at CMOM by exploring how traditions are passed down from one generation to another through food, art, names, puppetry, and storytelling!
Wednesday – Friday, May 1 – 31

Inspired by Food
Join us on a trip around South and East Asia and the Pacific Islands as we explore foods from Vietnam, Nepal, and Hawaii! Learn about the cultural significance behind specific meals from these places as we find inspiration from their colors, shapes, textures, and smells to create mixed media artworks as a reminder of the importance of holding traditions!
Wednesday – Sunday, May 1 – 5

Vietnam: Five-Fruit Sculptures
During Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, families assemble a mam qua or five-fruit tray as a symbol of appreciation for their ancestors. Sculpt colorful tissue paper to fill your plate with pretend fruits such as bananas, oranges, persimmons, plums, and kumquat to show our gratitude and to wish for luck and prosperity in the new year.
Wednesday – Sunday, May 1 – 5 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Nepal: Dal Bhat Tarkari Rice Dish
Use clay and other mixed media materials inspired by the colors and textures of the Nepali dish Dal Bhat Tarkari to sculpt your very own culinary set of dishes as we learn more about this delicious meal!
Wednesday – Friday, May 1 – 3 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Hawaii: Poi Pudding Sculptures
Poi is a traditional dish made from taro root—a starchy vegetable with great cultural and mythological significance in the islands of Hawaii. Explore mixing and texture as we use art materials inspired by the beautiful purple colors found in poi and the taro root it is made from.
Saturday, May 4 | 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Sunday, May 5 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

AAPI: ART & DESIGN
Many traditions can take the form of designing and creating together as a family. Join us as we explore different crafts and artforms and take a trip to Tibet and the Philippines. Discover the cultural significance behind different forms of artmaking from these regions to create your own original art
Tuesday – Thursday, May 7 – 9

China: Egg-straordinary Wooden Egg Painting
Egg painting in China holds a rich history and are often gifted during festivals to symbolize luck, prosperity, and new beginnings. Learn traditional egg painting techniques and paint your own wooden egg!
Tuesday – Thursday, May 7 – 9 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Tibet: Tsepdro Lucky Symbol Sculpting
During Losar, the Tibetan New Year, traditional sculptures called tsepdro are made using yak butter. Create a buttery-clay sculpture of lucky symbols to welcome the new year.
Tuesday – Thursday, May 7 – 9 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

PARENTS’ DAY
Celebrate Parents’ Day at CMOM all weekend long! Join us as we create memorable masterpieces and think about the special grown-ups in our lives.
Friday – Sunday, May 10 – 12

3D Still Life Painting
Create an almost 3D painting of someone you love and learn about the 19th century painting technique called impasto. Use palette spatulas and other different tools to lay paint on a canvas.
Friday – Sunday, May 10 – 12 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

YOUR NAME IS A STORY
Join as we explore the importance of names and find inspiration from the children’s book The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi. Learn about the importance behind names, which are often rooted in different social and cultural heritages!
Tuesday – Sunday, May 14 – 19

Interactive Storytime and Meditation: I am a Lotus with Guest Author Anu Seghal.
Join us for a lyrical story time led by guest author and educator, Anu Seghal. Together, we will learn more about the lotus flower and the importance behind mindfulness as we encourage one another to pause and reflect on our deep connection with this wonder of nature!
Saturday, May 18 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Drop-in | All Ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

AAPI: PUPPETRY
Puppetry and performance have been used to pass down narratives from one generation to the next. Join us as we explore different forms of puppetry from Indonesia, India, and China. Learn about these different forms of puppetry as you create your own puppets!
Tuesday – Sunday, May 21 – 26

MEMORIAL DAY
Join us as we celebrate our heroes through thoughtful art-making projects all day long!
Monday – Friday, May 27 – 31

Lotus Flower Pop-up Bouquets
Honor and celebrate heroes in our lives by creating a bright lotus pop-up bouquet to show how much these individuals and their services mean to us and gift one to someone in your community!
Monday – Friday, May 27 – 31 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

JUNE

WE ARE THE RAINBOW!
CMOM invites all children and their families to a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride through programs created to spark joy, foster community, and self-worth!

Proud to Stand Up
The Stonewall Uprising was a series of protests in New York City where members of the LGBTQ+ community stood up for their basic rights and rights to self-expression. Join us, as we honor these efforts through activities that help us build tools to stand up for our rights and those around us!
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 – 2 and Monday – Sunday, June 3 – 9

Storytime with Poppy Harlow and Laura Jarrett: THE COLOR OF LOVE
If love were a color, what color would it be? Join CNN news anchor Poppy Harlow and Saturday TODAY‘s Laura Jarrett for a warmhearted tale that encourages young readers to celebrate the many meanings of love! Join us for a fun artmaking activity to follow.
Saturday, June 1 | 10:30 am | Drop-in | Ages 3 – 7 | 1st Floor | Inside Art

PROUD TO COLOR OUR WORLD
Rainbows are an international symbol for LGBTQ+ Pride. Join us as we color our world to honor community and our individual expression!
Tuesday – Friday, June 11 – 14

Science Experiment: Supernova Rainbow
Explore the cosmos by creating your own rainbow supernova! Using liquids of differing densities as well as gravity, we will trigger awesome and mighty bursts of color!
Tuesday – Friday, June 11 – 14 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Strike A Pose!: Photo Booth Mural
Strike a pose in front of our fierce backdrop in this interactive, fabulous installation! Add your photo to The Friendship Tree installation or take it home with you as a keepsake!
Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14 | 10:00 am – 4:45 pm | Self-Administered | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

PARENTS’ DAY
Celebrate Parents’ Day at CMOM all weekend long! Join us as we create memorable masterpieces and think about the special grown-ups in our lives.
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 – 16

Stained Glass Love Vases
Celebrate Parents Day by painting an upcycled vase using stained glass techniques. Adorn the vase with a paper flower or two for a special grown-up in your life!
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 – 16 | 10:00 am – 4:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Refrigerator Gallery Magnets
Design a 3D masterpiece perfect to hold special artwork that makes it on to your “refrigerator gallery.”
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 – 16 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Strike A Pose!: Photo Booth Mural
Strike a pose in front of our fierce backdrop in this interactive, fabulous installation! Add your photo to The Friendship Tree installation or take it home with you as a keepsake!
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 – 16 | 10:00 am – 4:45 pm | Self-Administered | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

EID AL-ADHA
Eid al-Adha is a time to unite communities by sharing smiles and love for one another! Join us as we show gratitude and appreciation through intentional art making projects in honor of this special holiday!
Monday, June 17

Eid Charity Boxes
The festival of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is often celebrated by giving back to the community. Make a charity box to fill with gifts or kind words to give to someone in need.
Monday, June 17 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Interactive Storytime: Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B Robert
Celebrate Ramadan through a lyrical and inspiring picture book capturing the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child.
Monday, June 17 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 – 7 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

PROUD TO BE IN THIS TOGETHER
Community is the cornerstone of Pride Month. As a community, we come together to share joy and support each other through challenges!
Tuesday, June 18 and Thursday – Sunday, June 20 – 23

Community Bracelets
A community is a large family that uplifts all its members. What would it be like to design a bracelet for someone you don’t know? Create a unique bracelet and trade it with a new friend at the Museum!
Saturday & Sunday, June 22 – 23 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Julián Is a Mermaid Head Crowns
Create a botanical mermaid crown inspired by the book Julián Is a Mermaid—Author Jessica Love’s spirited picture book about a boy who dreams of being a pretty mermaid and his grandmother who supports his dream.
Friday – Sunday, June 21 – 23 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

JUNETEENTH
Celebrate Juneteenth as we learn about this special holiday through interactive art making projects in celebration of Black liberation, resilience, and joy!
Wednesday, June 19

Free To Be Me Mural (Inspired by the book, A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor)
Join us to celebrate Black joy, leisure, and love as we create a community mural inspired by painters like Derrick Adams, Kerry James Marshall, and Amy Sherald.
Wednesday, June 19 | 10:00 am – 12:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Pan-African Flag Sculpture
Inspired by African American artist Betye Saar, use found objects to create a three-dimensional flag! Together, we’ll learn more about this pivotal artist as we explore notions of self and explore themes of community and freedom!
Wednesday, June 19 | 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Courage Lanterns
Hear the story I am Harriet Tubman (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer and create a lantern suncatcher–a symbol of hope, strength, and generosity–to represent Harriet Tubman’s impact on American history.
Wednesday, June 19 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

PROUD TO BE IN MY BODY!
Our bodies are mobile homes we carry with us everywhere we go! This week, we will be shaking our sillies out, chanting powerful affirmations, and loving on ourselves for being who we are—exactly as we are!
Monday – Sunday, June 24 – 30

Rainbow Seekers Performance: A Pride Show for Everyone
Rainbow Seekers is the new queer family musical from nationally acclaimed children’s band Ants on a Log. This interactive show encourages children to explore authentic self-expression and practice social-emotional skills through singing, dancing, and hands-on superpower-themed activities.
Saturday, June 29 | Act One: 2:00 pm – 2:30pm; Act Two: 2:45 pm – 3:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 – 11 | 1st Floor | Inside Art

CMOM’s Kiki Dance Party
The word “Kiki” grew out of Black LGBTQ+ American social culture, and it means to gather and share space with friends. Join us as we shake those sillies out and kiki to the sounds of house beats!
Friday, June 28 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

I Love My Hair!
Hair tells stories about us, our style, and our cultures. Inspired by The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette, celebrate the beauty and diversity of hair as we twist, curl, and accessorize a mixed-media hair portrait with yarn, wax sticks and ribbons.
Saturday & Sunday, June 29 – 30 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Interactive Storytime: Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feler
Through an empowering, rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, we will explore various skin tones, body shapes, hair types, and more, as we celebrate body positivity and confidence!
Monday – Sunday, June 24 – 30 | Drop-in | 4:00 pm – 4:30pm | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

JULY

ARTS-tropolis: CMOM’S SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Join us as we experience the magic of NYC all summer long! Explore themes of food, music, animals, street art, community, fashion, and more!
Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 31 | Museum-Wide

Grub Gallery
Exploring the streets of New York can sure work up an appetite! What do you crave when your tummy grumbles? Bagels? Empanadas? A “baconeggandcheese”? Create miniature sculptures and collaborative collages inspired by our favorite New York City foods.
Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3 & Friday – Sunday, July 5 – 7

Giant Pizza Takeover
Do you think NYC has the best pizza in the world? Come by and pay tribute to pop art sculpture by making a three-dimensional slice as big as your head!
Friday – Sunday, July 5 – 7 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Storytime: Food Truck Fest! by Alexandra Penfold
Join us for an interactive story time about everyone’s favorite kitchens-on-wheels: food trucks!
Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3 & Friday – Sunday, July 5 – 7 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 2 – 6 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Thursday, July 4

Flag of Hope Installation
Honor each state and the people living in them by contributing your message of hope on a star which will become part of our 3D flag!
Thursday, July 4 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

SOUNDS OF NYC: DANCE & ARTS WORKSHOPS
New York City is a melting pot of musical genres, reflecting its diverse population and vibrant cultural scene! Join us as we commemorate traditional sounds that makeup up our unique city through artmaking activities and a movement workshop led by Ana ‘Rokafella’ Garcia and Kwikstep!
Monday – Sunday, July 8 – 14

Rokafella x Kwikstep: Hip-Hop 101 Performance
Join legendary dancers Kwikstep and Rokafella on a presentation of Breakdance and Poppin dance moves followed by a movement workshop for kids and their families!
Saturday, July 13 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Sign-up | All ages | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom

NYC CONCRETE JUNGLE
New York City is more than skyscrapers and flashing lights—it is the home to lots of wildlife! Join us as we celebrate the infamous pigeons and MTA’s subway rats, along with those highlighted in ChickenShed NYC’s Summer Theater Camp Performance!
Monday – Sunday, July 15 – 21

Rats on Parade
Inspired by public art projects like “Cows on Parade” in New York – where cow sculptures were transformed into artistic canvases – we invite you to unleash your creativity and decorate your own rat sculpture as part of CMOM’s Museum wide public art project, “Rats on Parade.”
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Saturday & Sunday, July 20 – 21 | 10:15 am – 4:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Storytime: How Can We be Kind? by Janet Halfman
Join us for a delightful story where we explore the ways we can be kind to one another just like animals are, while at the same time learning about the magic and beauty of the natural world!
Monday – Sunday, July 15 – 21| 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 3 – 5 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Chickenshed NYC: Summer Theatre Camp!
Join us as we create a fun-packed improv adventure led by Chickenshed NYC’s skilled team of professionals! Together, we will enjoy the magic of theatre through songs, movement, props, puppetry, and more!
Saturday & Sunday, July 20 – 21 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Via Sign-up | Ages 2 – 5 | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom

NEW YORK CITY STREET ART
New York City has a thriving street art scene, filled with graffiti and vibrant murals adorning buildings throughout the boroughs. Join us this week as we explore the designs and creative expressions that make our city the art center of the world!
Monday – Sunday, July 22 – 28

Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez: Relief, Drips and Tags
Join multi-media artist Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez for a Styrofoam printmaking workshop exploring the interconnectedness of typography and graffiti art.
Saturday, July 27 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Sign-up | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Artist Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez: Names, Aliases and Identities!
Join multi-media artist Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez for a taggin’ workshop as we draw inspiration from his mural Collage de Graffiti en un Museo de Gente Chiquitico (currently on-view). Together, we will explore ideas of time and space within a community-based setting.
Sunday, July 28 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Sign-up | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Storytime: The Artist by Ed Vere
Join us for a story of a brave little artist who goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world as she adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there.
Monday – Sunday, July 22 – 28 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 – 8 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

AUGUST

ARTS-tropolis: SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL CONTINUES
Join us as we experience the magic of NYC all summer long! Explore themes of food, music, animals, street art, community, fashion, and more!
Thursday– Saturday, August 1 – 31 | Museum-Wide

Our NYC Community
Join us as we embrace and celebrate NYC families, friends, and community that makes up this electrifying city!
Monday – Sunday, July 29 – August 4

Park in My Pocket
Did you know that New York is home to thousands of parks, gardens and playgrounds? Where have you made the most memories? Celebrate your favorite outdoor neighborhood spaces by designing a tin box full of your favorite memories of that place!
Saturday & Sunday, August 3 – 4 | 10:15 am – 4:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Friendship Journals
Create your own journal that tells a story about your personality, friends and community! Use collage, words, shapes, drawings and colors to reflect the bonds with your NYC family.
Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Storytime: We Are Better Together: A Book About Community by Eileen Spinelli
Join us for a beautiful story in celebration of people coming together to solve problems, support communities and honor differences—perfect for young children who are learning about empathy and cooperation, and for sparking meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom!
Monday – Sunday, July 29 – August 4 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 2 – 5 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

GRUB GALLERY
Exploring the streets of New York can sure work up an appetite! What do you crave when your tummy grumbles? Bagels? Empanadas? A “baconeggandcheese”? Create miniature sculptures and collaborative collages inspired by our favorite New York City foods.
Monday – Sunday, August 5 – 11

Art on a Stick: Kebab Konnections
Kebabs are sticks with meat and/or veggies cooked over a grill! Originating from Middle Eastern cuisine, kebabs are enjoyed all around the world and during summer festivities, including Independence Day! Come and join our pretend grill and make a kebab!
Monday – Friday August 5 – 9 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Grill and Chill: Pretend Barbecue
Learn about the ingredients that make up your favorite cookout meal by making pretend barbecue food with 3D art materials!
Saturday & Sunday, August 10 – 11 | 10:15 am – 12:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Simply Sweet: Cotton Candy Machine!
Join us as we make physics-defying candy from sugar and air!
Saturday & Sunday, August 10 – 11 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Sign-up* | All ages | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom
*Due to limited space, this program requires you to sign-up for entry. Sign-up in the lobby one hour before the event.

BIG APPLE, LITTLE TRENDSETTERS
New Yorkers are known to set fashion trends that the world follows, from clothing to architectural designs. Put your fashion design skills to the test by spending this week making unique garments and accessories!
Monday – Sunday, August 12 – 18

DIY Broadway Window Mannequins
Inspired by NYC’s infamous window display on Broadway, NYC’s fashion avenue, create a giant paper person and explore textures as you dress up your own window mannequin!
Monday – Friday, August 12 – 16 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Block Party Summer Dresses
NYC is known for glitzy events and movie star red carpets. Become an up-and-coming fashion designer by creating your own block party-themed summer dress on a paper doll!
Saturday & Sunday, August 17 – 18 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Storytime: Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feler
Through an empowering, rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, we will explore various skin tones, body shapes, hair types, and more, as we celebrate body positivity and confidence!
Monday – Sunday, August 12 – 18 | 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

LET’S GET PHYSICAL!
Build strong body awareness through a week of movement and music. Learn to control a kite of your own design and try and win a game of dance and speed!
Monday – Sunday, August 19 – 25

Movement Workshop: Dancing with Puppets
With the help of a puppet friend, flex those listening ears as you swish, shake, and crisscross applesauce ’till the music stops!
Monday – Friday, August 19 – 23 | 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Storytime: We All Play by Julie Flett
Join us for a delightful picture book story mirroring and celebrating playtime and connection between children and the natural world!
Monday – Sunday, August 19 – 25 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 7 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

NEW YORK CITY STREET ART
New York City has a thriving street art scene, filled with graffiti and vibrant murals adorning buildings throughout the boroughs. Join us this week as we explore the designs and creative expressions that make our city the art center of the world!
Monday – Saturday, August 26 – 31