Frosty Festivities in the Spanish Speaking World at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
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CMOM invites kids to explore winter festivals celebrated in different cultures and create artwork inspired by these frosty festivities around the world.
Spain: Tenerife Street Art Installation
Collaborate with others to create vibrant street murals inspired by the street art and graffiti seen during Spain’s Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, an annual celebration observed in the Canary Islands!
-Saturday, January 11 | 10:30am – 4:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
-Sunday, January 12 | 1:30pm – 4:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Uruguay: Carnival of Fireworks
Celebrated in Montevideo during February, this carnival located in Uruguay occurs during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer but is still considered part of the winter season. Join us in a fun sensory firework art program!
-Saturday & Sunday, January 11 – 12 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Birds of a Feather: The Birds of Latin America
Learn about the fun and colorful world of the national birds of Latin America with guest artist Plushie! Much like traditional Latin American art and clothing, you will find that there are many national birds that are vibrant and colorful. After learning the importance of each bird that represents these countries, create colorful felt bird portraits to hang up at home.
-Sunday, January 12 | 11 am & 12pm | Sign-up | Ages 5 & older | 1st Floor | Makerspace