Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Macy's Herald Square Annual Flower Show
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Tea Around Town: Pink Winter Wonderland
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
Puppet-Palooza and Earth Day at CMOM
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Big Brooklyn Playdate at the Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library - 10:30 AM
Brooklyn Public Library - 10:30 AM
Macy's Herald Square Annual Flower Show
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Tea Around Town: Pink Winter Wonderland
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Cross Stitch Circle at NY Historical
The New York Historical - 3:30 PM
The New York Historical - 3:30 PM
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked in Hunter's Point South Park
Hunter's Point Park South - 8:00 PM Pick
Hunter's Point Park South - 8:00 PM Pick
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Macy's Herald Square Annual Flower Show
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Ice Theatre of New York at Chelsea Piers
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers - various times
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers - various times
The 27th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at St. John the Divine
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - 9:00 AM Pick
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - 9:00 AM Pick
Cinco de Mayo and the Architecture of Mexico at the Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
The Skyscraper Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Opening Weekend: CityWorks Exhibition at NY Hall of Science
New York Hall of Science - 10:00 AM Pick
New York Hall of Science - 10:00 AM Pick
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Macy's Herald Square Annual Flower Show
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Ice Theatre of New York at Chelsea Piers
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers - various times
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers - various times
Tea Around Town: Pink Winter Wonderland
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times

Marymount School, Pratt Mansions

Broadway Comedy Club

New York Hall of Science
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Make Soap Silly Putty
5/18/20
- By Ally Noel
This science experiment comes together so quickly you will be playing with your putty in less than 5 minutes. The smooth texture of this putty satisfies any sensory-seeking scientist in your home. One of our 64 Easy Experiments for Kids Using Household Stuff, this simple experiment uses only dish soap and cornstarch.
Read on for a fun, quick experiment to break up your day.
You Will Need:
- Cornstarch
- Dish soap
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
Step 1: The Cornstarch
Scoop 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into a bowl.
Step 2: The Dish Soap
Add 1½ tablespoons of dish soap to the cornstarch.
Step 3: Mix it Up
Start mixing the cornstarch and dish soap until it turns into a putty-like texture.
Troubleshooting
If your mixture is too runny, simply add more cornstarch. If your mixture is too dry, add more dish soap.
The putty lasts for a few hours.
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