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Celebrate April Fool's Day at Children's Museum of Manhattan
The Children's Museum of Manhattan isn't fooling around when it comes to April Fools Day. Stop by on Monday for a full roster of silly fun.
CMOM’s Open Mic
Calling all (tiny) stand-up comedians! Take the stage and wow the crowd as you build each knock-knock joke to its punchline and share riddles (or puns) at CMOM's open mic!
Monday, April 1 | 11am – 12pm & 2pm – 3 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Joke in the Box
Give your funny bones a workout in a silly mixed-media activity! Roll up your sleeves, grab a mystery box, and let your imagination run wild.
Monday, April 1 | 10am – 12pm & 2:15pm – 4:30pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Peek-A-Boo Masks
Create a mask that illustrates your silliest facial expressions, then test your friends’ abilities to find you as you peek and BOO!
Monday, April 1 | 11am – 12:30pm & 2:30pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Mural Wall: Silly Bell Ringers
Put on your listening ears as you trickle into our mural wall area and respond to super silly prompts to create magical masterpieces in only five minutes!
Monday, April 1 | 1pm – 1:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Interactive Story Time: April Fool! Watch Out at School! By Diane deGroat
Gilbert is back—no fooling! Educators and tiny readers discover many of the enchanting illustrations filled with sweet and funny surprises!
Monday, April 1 | 4pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks