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The Epiphany School Spring Carnival

May 22 2013 By StephanieSee all events
When: Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where:  234 East 22nd street, New York NY 10010
Cost:  Free admission with fees for activities
Contact:  epiphanyfamilyassociation@yahoo.com
Website:  http://www.theepiphanyschool.org/
Ages:  3 to 14 years old
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Enjoy two moonwalks (one reserved for younger children), a double lane slide, the Adrenaline Rush obstacle course - along with fun carnival games for kids of all ages including the famous silly string squirting area. New for 2013 a photo booth with tons of fun props, a roving balloon twisting clown and a food truck parking lot, a book cafe and a lot more.

All rides/games/food/drinks require tickets which are available for purchase at the ticket booth during event day.

Free Admission but activities require tickets.

Ticket prices: 20 tickets for $10 or 45 tickets for $20 (most rides/games require 2-4 tickets)

Rain or shine

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Opening: Doodle 4 Google exhibit

May 22 2013 By StephanieSee all events
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Various times
Where:  Central Park West at 79th Street, New York NY
Cost:  Free with paid general admission: $19 for adults and $10.50 for children 2-12 years.
Contact:  212-769-5100
Website:  http://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/news-posts/doodle-4-google-contest-winner...
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See the 50 state winners from Google's annual Doodle 4 Google contest on display at the American Museum of Natural History.

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Opening Weekend: Shipwreck!

May 22 2013 By StephanieSee all events
When: Friday, May 24, 2013 at Various times
Repeating every day through Monday, May 27, 2013
Where:  226 West 44th Street, New York NY
Cost:  $20.50 for adults and $15.50 for children 4-12 years.
Contact:  866.987.9692
Website:  http://www.discoverytsx.com/exhibitions/shipwreck
Ages:  5 years and up
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SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure will capture your imagination and take you on an incredible journey through thousands of years of maritime history. Experience hurricane-force winds, pick up treasure with a robotic arm, and explore the mysteries of the deep. This exhibit features over 500 authentic artifacts, including gold and silver treasures, as well as the incredible science and technology used to work thousands of feet below the ocean's surface.

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Sunday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm

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Hopper Drawing: Family Day

May 21 2013 By Melissa ASee all events
When: Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where:  945 Madison Avenue , New York NY
Cost:  Free with museum admission
Contact:  (212) 570-3600
Website:  http://whitney.org/Events/FamilyDayJune2013
Ages:  4-12
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Families are invited to explore the Hopper Drawing exhibition through tours, art workshops, a huge collaborative drawing project, and more. Engage with Hopper’s drawings and his creative process. Discover how he used his memory and imagination to transform his drawings of the everyday world into mysterious, moody, and magical paintings.

The Museum will open just for families one hour early so you can enjoy a VIP experience in the galleries.

Artist Jason Polan, author of the blog Every Person In New York, will be on hand to lead a collaborative drawing project with families.

Free with Museum admission. No registration is required—just drop in.

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Strawberry Festival

May 21 2013 By Melissa ASee all events
When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where:  Jackie Robinson Pkwy., Vermont Ave., Highland Blvd. bet. Bulwer Pl. and Cypress Hills St., New York NY
Cost:  Free
Contact:  (718) 235-4100
Website:  http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highlandpark/events/2013/06/01/strawberry-festi...
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Celebrate summer with all things strawberry. Enjoy crafts, games, face painting and more. Performances of Freckle Face Strawberry by Broadhollow Theatre and dynamic percussion sensation Hip Pickles.

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