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New York City Kids Free Weekend Events for November 14-15: Free Jamboree, Sesame Street, Pop-Up Book Celebration, Shows & More
11/12/09
- By charlotte
These weekend events post are so hard to write. Not because it's hard to find cool things to recommend, but because it's hard to pick which ones to include. We've some cool, free events for this weekend that we think should be on your radar, but if you're not checking the calendar for other events, you're really missing out. Below you'll find stuff like the Commemoration of the 233rd Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington (which looks really cool!), a Lenape Indian Hike, a pop-up book celebration, free Sesame Street fun, a jamboree and more.
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Saturday, November 14
Sesame Street Family Day—Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
We wrote about Sesame Street Family Day earlier in the week. Check out the original post to find out how your kids can get limited edition Sesame Street Library cards. FREE
The Wild Boy (theatre)—Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
If you’re already going to be at the BPL Central Library for Sesame Street Family Day, stop by the Dweck Center at 1pm for the stage version of the Native-American tale “The Wild Boy: A Haudenosaunee Fable.” It is the story of Seneca boy, whose bad behavior has got his parents a bit upset. The boy gets lost in the woods, where he is adopted by a mother bear and daughter bear, who tame him, and the boy returns to his family transformed. FREE
75th Anniversary of DC Comics—Upper East Side, Manhattan
If your child is too old for Sesame Street, they might be more interested in the 75th Anniversary of DC comics. Bloomingdale's is showcasing their new comics inspired line with an heroic event. Meet your favorite superheroes, enjoy super snacks and other comic madness. FREE
Pop-Up Celebration—Flatiron, Manhattan
Books of Wonder hosts their 4th annual Pop-Up celebration, devoted entirely to the amazing art of paper engineering. From noon-2PM, a whole slew of authors will be showing off their most recent paper creations, including Bert Fink (presenting a pup-up adaptation of The Sound of Music), Sam Ita (of Christmas Tree in a Box fame) and the paper master himself, Matthew Reinhart, who will be presenting A Pop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes. All authors will take questions from the audience and sign copies of their books. FREE
Moxie Spot Family Disco Party—Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Every 2nd Saturday of he month, from 5:45-9pm, The Moxie Spot has a family disco party. Eat, drink, and get down.
Sunday, November 15
Commemoration of the 233rd Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington—Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
This event is in commemoration of the famous Battle that happened in the historic Fort Tryon Park. Events include a recreation of the Continental Army campsite, a live musket demonstration, historian Barnet Schecter speaking about the loss of the Battle helping us win the Revolutionary War, and kids can make colonial tri-cornered hats. There will be a bagpipe performance, and lots of historical photos and maps. FREE
The Yorkville Nutcracker Preview—UES, Manhattan
Start the season off with a free preview of this holiday classic set in 1895 New York, at the Barnes and Noble at 86th and Lex. Meet the dancers and watch a full-costumed performance. FREE
Americana Family Jamboree—Kips Bay, Manhattan
Rodeo Bar is doing another of their super popular American Family Jamborees. From 3PM-6PM head on down for an afternoon of all acoustic music from the Great American Songbook. Fiddle, banjo, mandolin, sing-a-longs and musical fun for kids (and drinks and food for the ‘rents). There’s dancing, too, and all kids meals are just $3.50. Call Rodeo Bar (212-683-6500) for more information. FREE
Lenape Indian Hike—Mid-Island, Staten Island
Discover the many survival methods that the Lenape Indians practiced in order to live in the forests of Staten Island 400 years ago. Hike through High Rock Park, all while viewing the forest through the eyes of the Lenape. Ages 8 and up. FREE
More Ideas:The Urban Park Rangers are hosting a scavenger hunt for all ages and abilities in the parks of northern Manhattan. The event is next weekend, but you have to register this weekend. (212) 628-2345
Ice-skating rinks are opening up for the Winter 2009 season. Check out our favorite rinks here. If you’re done with apples but still looking for some on-the-farm excitement, see which turkey farms you can visit on Long Island here.
And here’s an MP tip: It is the end of the harvest, and farmers’ markets are still selling the rest of their bounty. Root veggies are totally sweeter towards the end of fall, since they naturally convert starch to sugar in order to stay alive as the temperature drops. Find farmers’ markets in your area at LocalHarverst.org.
And for even more events this weekend, check out our calendar, or, see what’s going on in New Jersey and on Long Island.
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Sesame Street Family Day—Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
We wrote about Sesame Street Family Day earlier in the week. Check out the original post to find out how your kids can get limited edition Sesame Street Library cards. FREE
The Wild Boy (theatre)—Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
If you’re already going to be at the BPL Central Library for Sesame Street Family Day, stop by the Dweck Center at 1pm for the stage version of the Native-American tale “The Wild Boy: A Haudenosaunee Fable.” It is the story of Seneca boy, whose bad behavior has got his parents a bit upset. The boy gets lost in the woods, where he is adopted by a mother bear and daughter bear, who tame him, and the boy returns to his family transformed. FREE
75th Anniversary of DC Comics—Upper East Side, Manhattan
If your child is too old for Sesame Street, they might be more interested in the 75th Anniversary of DC comics. Bloomingdale's is showcasing their new comics inspired line with an heroic event. Meet your favorite superheroes, enjoy super snacks and other comic madness. FREE
Pop-Up Celebration—Flatiron, Manhattan
Books of Wonder hosts their 4th annual Pop-Up celebration, devoted entirely to the amazing art of paper engineering. From noon-2PM, a whole slew of authors will be showing off their most recent paper creations, including Bert Fink (presenting a pup-up adaptation of The Sound of Music), Sam Ita (of Christmas Tree in a Box fame) and the paper master himself, Matthew Reinhart, who will be presenting A Pop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes. All authors will take questions from the audience and sign copies of their books. FREE
Moxie Spot Family Disco Party—Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Every 2nd Saturday of he month, from 5:45-9pm, The Moxie Spot has a family disco party. Eat, drink, and get down.
Sunday, November 15
Commemoration of the 233rd Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington—Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
This event is in commemoration of the famous Battle that happened in the historic Fort Tryon Park. Events include a recreation of the Continental Army campsite, a live musket demonstration, historian Barnet Schecter speaking about the loss of the Battle helping us win the Revolutionary War, and kids can make colonial tri-cornered hats. There will be a bagpipe performance, and lots of historical photos and maps. FREE
The Yorkville Nutcracker Preview—UES, Manhattan
Start the season off with a free preview of this holiday classic set in 1895 New York, at the Barnes and Noble at 86th and Lex. Meet the dancers and watch a full-costumed performance. FREE
Americana Family Jamboree—Kips Bay, Manhattan
Rodeo Bar is doing another of their super popular American Family Jamborees. From 3PM-6PM head on down for an afternoon of all acoustic music from the Great American Songbook. Fiddle, banjo, mandolin, sing-a-longs and musical fun for kids (and drinks and food for the ‘rents). There’s dancing, too, and all kids meals are just $3.50. Call Rodeo Bar (212-683-6500) for more information. FREE
Lenape Indian Hike—Mid-Island, Staten Island
Discover the many survival methods that the Lenape Indians practiced in order to live in the forests of Staten Island 400 years ago. Hike through High Rock Park, all while viewing the forest through the eyes of the Lenape. Ages 8 and up. FREE
More Ideas:The Urban Park Rangers are hosting a scavenger hunt for all ages and abilities in the parks of northern Manhattan. The event is next weekend, but you have to register this weekend. (212) 628-2345
Ice-skating rinks are opening up for the Winter 2009 season. Check out our favorite rinks here. If you’re done with apples but still looking for some on-the-farm excitement, see which turkey farms you can visit on Long Island here.
And here’s an MP tip: It is the end of the harvest, and farmers’ markets are still selling the rest of their bounty. Root veggies are totally sweeter towards the end of fall, since they naturally convert starch to sugar in order to stay alive as the temperature drops. Find farmers’ markets in your area at LocalHarverst.org.
And for even more events this weekend, check out our calendar, or, see what’s going on in New Jersey and on Long Island.
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