Family Day: Baila! Canta! Celebra! at Carnegie Hall

Sat Sep 21, 2024
12:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: FREE
Location:
Carnegie Hall Resnick Education Wing

Carnegie Hall’s annual Family Day salutes Nuestros sonidos (Our Sounds), a season-long celebration of Latin culture in the US. With activities offered in both English and Spanish, it’s  an afternoon of live music, dance, and celebration. Stop by for a quick visit or stay for the whole afternoon!

Highlights of Family Day:

  • Mainstage Performances
    Enjoy live concerts that feature Latin-Grammy nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos, Folklore Urbano NYC, and DJ Perly.

     
  • Afro-Latin Rhythms
    Make music with loved ones and neighbors using your most important instrument: You! Join artists from Belongó in a group improvisation jam. 

     
  • Brazilian Conducting
    Explore traditional Brazilian music and dance in this workshop. Learn about Brazilian instruments and conduct your own musical masterpiece, all while dancing the samba!

     
  • Bomba y Plena
    Do you like dancing? Do you like drumming? Do both! Learn exciting rhythms and dances of Puerto Rican bomba and plena with artists from Los Pleneros de la 21. Families can move their feet to the beat and play traditional instruments in this exciting activity.

     
  • Mapping Melodies
    Enter an immersive art installation where you can learn about, celebrate, and contribute your own musical sounds from around the world.

     
  • Coloring Station
    Color beautiful images from the official Nuestros sonidos festival art by Sol Cotti!

     
  • Instrument Build and Play
    Join music ensemble Bash the Trash to build your very own instruments from recycled materials. With their illustrious new creations, children can then play along in a live performance that celebrates Latin music traditions in America.

     
  • Quiet Zone and Family Care Room
    Need a calming place to recharge? Take a break in the Quiet Zone designed for families seeking a quiet area. Or take advantage of our Family Care Room, which is open to families attending to personal needs like infant feeding.

First come, first served!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.