Veteran's Day & Weekday Events for November 10th-13th for Brooklyn & NYC!

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

The NYC public schools are closed on Tuesday for Veteran’s Day and there are several events for the children.   Celebrate Veteran’s Day by Saluting Our Veterans at the Brooklyn Central Public Library, check out a Special Veteran’s Day Art Workshop at Private Picassos Pop-Up Art Studio, go see the NYC Veterans Day Parade and make Veterans Day Medals at Brooklyn Children’s Museum!

Also happening this week is Canstruction 2014 at the Winter Garden, The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Snow Queen by Puppet Works, a Big Brooklyn Heights Playdate at the Brooklyn Heights Public Library and Spellbound Explorers at PowerHouse on 8th.

That is just some of the events happening this week so check the calendar to see what is happening in Brooklyn & NYC this week!  Please like us on Facebook for last minute events and news!

Have a great week!

Deirdre (mom to O & C)

Monday November 10th
Saluting Our Veterans at the Brooklyn Central Public Library (Prospect Heights)
Mon Nov 10th 10a-4p.  Free.
Help us commemorate Veterans Day and say thank you to the men and women who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces. Bring the whole family for a full day of activities including:  Benefits Resource Fair (10 am – 2 pm), Flag Folding Ceremony with Color Guard (2 pm), US Navy Band Pop Ensemble in Concert, Read Aloud and Book signing with New York Bestseller Captain Luis Montalvan and his trusty service dog, Tuesday, “Honor Video” Recording of Thank You Messages.

Rolie Polie Guacamole Sing Along w/Frank! at LARK (Flatbush/Prospect Park South)
Mondays 415-5p.  $10.  Rock out with Franks from Rolie Polie Guacamole!

Spellbound Explorers at PowerHouse on 8th (South Slope/Park Slope)
Mondays at 430p.  All Spellbound Explorer classes are drop-in but have limited seating, so you can register in advance to secure a spot.
Single classes (online or in-person): $15/one child, $22/siblings.  Discounts available for pre-purchasing class packs online.  Turn everyday into an adventure.  See, touch, smell, hear and move with your favorite stories as they come to life through performance and interactive arts activities. Led by professional actors who specialize in early childhood arts, Spellbound Explorers storytime classes will spark your child’s creativity and curiosity through song, puppetry, and creative play. Each week children and adults will dive into a story at class, and learn new art-based literacy activities to do at home.  Classes are drop-in and run at five different locations around Brooklyn on a weekly basis.  See website for all the details.  Classes are designed to engage a wide range of ages and developmental stages, but are most enjoyable for ages 9 months through 3 years.  We encourage a mix of ages to allow for multiple methods of exploration and problem-solving, and to welcome families with siblings of various ages. All children over 4 months must be registered.

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Tuesday November 11th

Special Veteran’s Day Art Workshop at Private Picassos Pop-Up Art Studio (Park Slope)
Tue Nov 11th 10-1045a for ages 2-6y and 3-345p for ages 6-12y.  $25/student; $40 for two siblings.  Pre-registration is recommended. Email info@privatepicassos.com to reserve your spot today!  10-10:45am Age 2-6y:  Kids will create red, white and blue artwork, inspired by Veteran’s Day, including vibrant drawings, mixed-media collages and tape resist paintings.  3-3:45pm Age 6-12:  Kids will get inspiration from contemporary artist Jasper Johns and his famous flag paintings to create textured paintings on wood!

NYC Veterans Day Parade (Flatiron)
Tue Nov 11th the parade starts approximately 1125a (at the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony) and concludes around 3:30pm.  Free.  Raini or Shine.  The parade goes up Fifth Avenue, from 26th to 52nd Street. The route is 1.3 miles (approx. 35 minutes on foot).  The America’s Parade is to honor the service of our veterans and to salute our currently serving military.  The parade is preceded by our traditional opening ceremony at the Eternal Light Monument (5th Avenue @ 24th Street, next to Madison Square Park. The ceremony begins at 10:00 AM and concludes with a wreath laying at 11:00 AM (The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).  Spectators (especially family & friends of participants) are encouraged to gather to show their support along the parade route (see above).Spectators (especially family & friends of participants) are encouraged to gather to show their support along the parade route (see above).

Veterans Day Medals at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tue Nov 1130a & 230p.  Free with museum admission.  For ages 5 and under.
Explore the importance of community helpers, especially the role of soldiers. Say “thank you” to a special hero in your life by decorating a medal to take home.

The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Snow Queen by Puppet Works (Park Slope)
Tue Nov 11th 1230p & 230p and Sat & Sun now until Dec 21st 1230p & 230p.  For 3y+.  Admission for a Child is $8, an Adult $9.  No credit cards accepted.  Reservations are suggested: 718-965-3391 (current day or advance reservations) or e-mail us: puppetworks@twcmetrobiz.com (NO same day e-mail reservations).  2 Tales by Andersen at each performance adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola

For more fun Tuesday events click here!

Wednesday November 12th

Three Bears Holiday Bash at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park)
Wed Nov 12th 1030a, 12n & 230p and various dates/times until Tue Dec 30th.  Reservations are required. tickets on sale soon!  Check website.  Cost: $7/children under 12, $10/all others.  Appropriate for: All Ages.  The Three Bears Holiday Bash, is a variety show that celebrates the holiday season in song, dance, and puppetry. This production quickly becomes a comedy of errors when Baby Bear invites Santa to star in Mama and Papa Bear’s annual holiday show. The audience also gets to join in on the fun with a “12 days of Christmas” sing-a-long during the performance!  Drawing from the stories of Hanukkah, the Night Before Christmas, and Kwanzaa, The Three Bears Holiday Bash is a great way to get into the holiday spirit!

Big Brooklyn Heights Playdate at Brooklyn Heights Public Library
Wed Nov 12th 1045a-12p.  Free.
Come to the library for a playdate with the entire neighborhood! Crafts, activities and toys to play with and kids and grownups to meet!

Rattle & Reel at Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema (Lower East Side)
Wednesdays 12n.  Tickets: $13.50
The Sunshine Cinema welcomes caregivers and their babies on Wednesdays for our special Rattle & Reel screenings. Adults pay normal admission prices but all babies are FREE! Tickets available at the box office only on the day of show.  Screening Wednesday, November 12 at 12:00 noon: The Better Angels.

For more fun Wednesday events click here!

Thursday November 13th

Blooming Naturalists at Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Thursdays & Fridays 1-2p. Free. So you think you are a Naturalist?   Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal, learning how to use binoculars and field guides.  Also Nature on the Go at 2p and Animal Encounters at 3p.

Explore & Create: Arts and Crafts at Brooklyn Public Library (Williamsburg)
Thursdays 4-5p.  Free.
Come in and do a new craft project every week!  Ages 6 and up.

Children’s Story Time at P.S. Bookshop (DUMBO)
Thursdays 4-5p.  $5/family.
Dumbo’s popular play date!  An hour of stories, songs & discussions of current affiars (coverting topics such as” what’s our favorite food?  how do we feel about going to bed on time?  younger siblings – are they necessary?  are we potty trained or not yet? and other pressing matters).
RSVP online here or by phone or mail to help us plan for the ages and number of children attending.  info@psbnyc.com / 718 222 3340

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Ongoing

Canstruction:  22nd Annual NYC Competition at Brookfield Place (Battery Park)
Now until Thu Nov 20th 10a-6p (closes 5p on 11/20).  Free.  At the Winter Garden & 250 Vesey (North / South) Lobby Canstruction® is an extraordinary annual design competition and the most unique food charity in the world. Teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and the students they mentor compete to build large-scale structures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The imaginative sculptures are then on view to the public until they are dismantled and donated to City Harvest for distribution to those in need. Admission is free, but visitors are asked to bring a can of high quality food to the exhibition’s collection station.  In anticipation of the Canstruction® 22nd Annual NYC Competition exhibition at Brookfield Place, past audience favorites will also be rebuilt and on display in the lobbies of 245 Park Avenue, Grace Building, and One Liberty Plaza. Once dismantled, the cans of food used to build these imaginative sculptures are donated to City Harvest for distribution to those in need. Admission is free, but visitors are asked to bring a can of high quality food to the exhibition’s collection station.

Tots Drop in Center at Congregation Beth Elohim (Park Slope)
Tuesdays-Fridays 915a-12p November 4th, 2014-April 10th, 2015.  Fees: Temple Member $9/child, $15 with additional sibling.  Non-member $10/child, $17 with additional sibling.  Visit Passes available for purchase.  See website for more information.  For ages birth through 24 months.  All children are accompanied by their adult.
Parents, caregivers, and children come toghether to discover, learn and have fun!  The Drop-In Center is held in our Social Hall, which becomes a large indoor play space with age-appropriate toys and activities.  The program is coordinated by two early childhood facilitators.

Ice Skating at Lakeside in Prospect Park
Starting Oct 25th Tue-Thu 11a-6p, Fri 11a-8p, Sat 10a-9p and Sun 10a-6p.  Prices are as follows: skating admission (Wednesday–Friday) $6, (Weekends and Holidays) $8, skate rentals $6.  Ice Skating has returned to Lakeside in Prospect Park. With two spectacular 16,000 sq. ft. rinks (one covered and one open-air) seamlessly connected by an ice bridge, beautiful views of Prospect Park Lake, and indoor/outdoor dining at Bluestone Cafe; Lakeside is the perfect way to spend a day or night. Enter Prospect Park at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road.

WEE Arts Drop-in Session at the Children’s Museum of the Arts (South Village)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 1045a-12p, $25 per family ($20 for members).  Want to stay longer? General admission is just $6 per person after drop-in.  Music time! Story time! Art time! Join CMA’s WEE teaching artists for an art-filled drop-in session before we open our doors to the public. Parent and/or caregivers are required to join and we encourage family collaboration throughout the class. No sign up required.

More Than Meets the “I” at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Now until Jan 19th Tu-Sun and holiday Mondays.  For all ages.  Free with museum admission
Exploring the new frontiers of biology, health, robotics & technology!  Brooklyn Children’s Museum is excited to introduce young scientists to a number of interactive exhibits that inspire learning through a variety of topics including photomicrography, molecular biology, nanotechnology, robotics, and 3D printing. Join us and discover the amazing micro-world that exists beyond what we can see with our naked eyes. Find out how our new knowledge of science helps make the world a better place.
See website for more information.

Playgroup at Bija Kids (Clinton Hill)
Mon-Thu now until May 29th 330-5p.  For ages 0-3y.  Drop-in – $15 first child/$7 additional child or 10 pack/10 visits $120 (expires 3m from purchase).  Take Refuge at Bija Playgroup When the Weather Turns!  After a nap and lunch, but before bath and dinner, come to hang out and play with other 0-3 year olds at Bija​. With parents or caregivers present, little ones explore puzzles, instruments, books, and plush toys in a warm, safe, and enriching environment. One our our dynamic teachers leads an enrichment activity each afternoon. Expect bubbles, parachute, paint, and more!  Parents and caregivers must remain onsite.

Daily Storytime at The Scholastic Store (SOHO)
Tue-Thu at 11a.  Free.
The Scholastic Storyteller brings stories to life every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11a!

Play Space Fall Schedule at Juguemos a Cantar North Slope
M-F 9a-12n now until December 19th.  $10 per visit / Sibling $2 per visit.  Play passes also available.
Drop in play space with activities: Mon: Let’s Paint Tue: 1030a Story Time, Wed: 10a-1045a Shake it up Baby Percussion w/Annie, Thu: 1030a Sing Along with Ale, Fri 1030a Drum Circle. (also M, W, F 9a-12n at the South Slope location)

Sensory Room Family Hours at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Tuesdays, Thursdays 3-445p & Saturdays & Sundays 2-445p. For all ages.  Included in the price of admission.
Over, under, swing, and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM. Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our fluff chair mountain This is an inclusive space that engages children of all abilities. This room provides a welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis.

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History (UWS)
Now until January 4, 2015 10a-545p.  Free with General Admission Plus One
In the new exhibition Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, rare fossils, life-size models, and hands-on interactives bring these ancient animals to life.  Step back in time to see pterosaurs, including giants such as Tropeognathus mesembrinus,with a wingspan of more than 25 feet, and find out how they moved on land and in the air. Get a first-hand look at the rare pterosaur fossils that have helped paleontologists learn all that we know about these animals. In a virtual flight lab, use your body to pilot a pterosaur over a prehistoric landscape. Encounter the exceptional creatures that flew in the age of dinosaurs.

To see all the events click here for the calendar!