Kids

Nothing rings in Spring better than a funky, upbeat concert led by a banjo-playing certified music therapist.  On Sunday, March 20 from 11-2, the Educational Alliance is hosting The Bossy Frog Band at the Mazer Theater (197 East...

If you like to skateboard, there's a fun event focusing on the newest trends in longboarding tomorrow on Allen Street.  It's touted at the world's first ever Longboard Expo, and it will be hosted by the Longboard Loft NYC...

Every Saturday at 11:30, McNally Jackson bookstore (152 Prince St.) hosts a free kid's story time. This Saturday, March 5, the theme is all things down under. During this “Welcome to Oz” story time, kids will discover the amazing animals of Oz,...

It seems like we have just (barely) emerged from winter but it's already time to start thinking about summer vacation! Luckily, the Educational Alliance has sent a long some good tips for picking a summer camp.  In...

There's a fun musical running at the Abrons Arts Center right now that has been getting some glowing reviews. "Sky Boys: The Building of the Empire State Building," is presented by Making Books Sing, a creative educational theater company...

The site-specific arts collective, No Longer Empty, will offer a LES gallery and artist studio tour for families on March 6th.  As part of the Family Programming for this year's Armory Show, No Longer Empty will lead a tour...

Today at 2pm, take the kids to a comedy show at Dixon Place. The Hey-Ya Brothers Comedy Hour is a 60 minute variety show including circus skills, magic and music. Recommended for kids 3 and up, the show is $10 for kids, $15...

February 14 is the first day for Chinatown YMCA members to register their little ones for swim lessons and other youth classes (non-member registration begins Feb. 21). Swim lessons are offered for children ages  6 months to 12 years;  other youth...

All month long, the neighborhood has been captivated by the always growing and evolving snowman outside the bodega at the corner of Essex and Canal streets. But it is now clear his influence extends way beyond this bustling intersection....

Yesterday we featured a fun event that's happening this weekend at the Performance Project.  It's an interactive dance marathon and performance being put on by the theater collective, bluemouth inc. Today, we are offering FREE tickets to this event. The...