TILT Kids Day features adventurous, innovative, and engaging programs in music, dance, visual art, and more from some of today’s most exciting French and American artists.

Ask the big questions in Philosophy for Kids; be awed by stunning visuals and luminous melodies in Paper Plane; learn the art of physical theater in Broken Box Mime Workshops; take in thrilling music and dance at Bounce!; and join the party at Kids Afropeps Ball. All day long, kids can discover the augmented reality illustrations of Serge Bloch in Mr. Chip’s Big Adventure and are invited to help create a mural, plus enjoy free snacks and activities in the FIAF Kids Zone.

Full Schedule:

10am-5pm
Mr. Chip's Big Adventure
All ages
FIAF Tinker Auditorium
Explore renowned French illustrator Serge Bloch’s whimsical world and create your own playful illustrations! Embark on his adventure in an augmented reality treasure hunt.

10:30am - 11am
Philosophy for Kids (Workshop)
Ages 5-12
FIAF Haskell Library
Bring your budding intellectual to explore some of life’s biggest questions! This year, parents are also invited to engage in conversation about encouraging their children’s development.

11:20am - 11:40am | 1pm-1:20pm | 4pm-4:20pm
Paper Plane (US Premiere)
All ages
FIAF Gallery
Get swept away on a magical voyage where characters jump off of the screen and immerse you in a wondrous universe of new sights and sounds.

11:45am - 12:15pm | 1pm - 1:30pm
Broken Box Mime (Workshop)
Ages 4 & up
FIAF Tinker Auditorium
Learn the basics of French pantomime, master the art of communicating through body language, and engage your imagination with NYC’s favorite silent storytellers!

2pm-3pm
Bounce! (US Premiere)
Ages 6 & up
FIAF Florence Gould Hall
An international hit with audiences of all ages poses four musicians and dancers against an immense cube.

3pm-4pm
Kids Afropeps Ball
All ages
FIAF Tinker Auditorium
An exuberant dance party celebrating the songs and steps of West Africa, accompanied by live drumming. Dance traditional, ethnic, and urban moves! Kids are invited to dress up in their favorite party clothes.

Photo: Bounce, courtesy FIAF