Target First Saturdays for Families at the New Museum The brand new New Museum is starting its Target First Saturdays this Saturday with their inaugural exhibit "Unmonumental". Families can explore this contemporary art exhibit which uses the most surprising materials and techniques, create a collage postcard to take home, and enjoy a series of short films presented by Brooklyn International Film Festival's kidsfilmfest. Each program will run approximately 45 minutes, with 2 sessions running simultaneously??”one for children ages 6 to 10, and another for ages 11 to 15. Target First Saturdays for Families offers 2 morning sessions, the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 11 a.m. Target First Saturdays for Families are free of charge, and include free Museum admission for up to 3 adults per family. Children under 18 are always admitted free. Advance registration is required. Tickets must be picked up at the information desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Registration begins 15 minutes before each session. New Museum 235 Bowery, NYC Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. FREE Special Family Programs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Make ancient art come alive today when kids learn how Roman artists made the Ancient Bronzes in the new Roman Art galleries at the Met through the handling of tools and materials. This program is designed to compliment the Look Again! class offered in the same day at 11am. Metropolitan Museum of Art How Did They Do That? Ancient Bronzes Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2 30-minute sessions, running from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Roman Art galleries, first floor FREE Game Tournament at Nintendo World Here's a different activity I just stumbled upon, the first Sunday of every month they host a tournament at the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Center. Since I just discovered this I can't tell you too many details, but it looks like you just call to sign up and show up to play. Each Tournament features a different game. This Sunday is Planet Puzzle League, a strategy game. Little Red Lighthouse Enjoy a rare tour of the little lighthouse made famous in the picture book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge. Just meet at the lighthouse at 1pm on Saturday. FREE Moey's Music Party Hear a free concert and CD release party at the Bank Street Book Store for local mommy-rocker Melissa Levis who performs a bouncy, fun UES brand of kiddie rock. Recommended for ages 3-6. Saturday, March 1 at 11am. FREE Some other recommended things to do with kids this weekend that are worth the price: Medieval Arts Family Workshop - Cathedral of St. John the Divine This is a great educational activity for both little and bigger kids. Kids really get to try out carving stone like a real medieval artisan, create their own illuminated initial letter, designa stained glass window and more. Perhaps the highlight for most kids is creating their own gargoyles out of clay. Recommended for ages 4 and up. $5 per child, with accompanying adult. For more information and reservations please call (212) 932-7347. All programs meet for registration at the Visitor Center inside the Cathedral entrance, at 112 Street & Amsterdam Avenue. After the workshop be sure to look at the children's sculptures in the peace garden next store and get a treat at the Hungarian Bakery across the street (great pizzeria there too). Saturday, March 1, 10-12am. Matrix Kids Cut-a-Thon On March 2, the Matrix professional haircare brand's top stylists will provide haircuts to children aged 10 and under. A $20 donation is suggested for each cut and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Matrix will provide food, entertainment, and gift bags for all participants. Register Online. At time of press there was still availability for 2:30pm, but some slots will be made available for walk-ins so, if you're in the neighborhood, drop by to help support this great cause. Matrix Global Academy 435 Hudson Street (at Leroy) 10am-4pm Still Hip Brooklyn Bag Sale Cool Clinton Hill children's and maternity resale boutique, Still Hip, is having an amazing sale this weekend. Buy a bag for $10 and fill it from the bins of clothing, toys and gear. Doors open at 9:30am and this great sale event has been very widely publicized, so I would recommend going early and expecting crowds. Sunday, March 2, 9:30am-6pm Still Hip Brooklyn 283 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn Moscow Circus: A Russian Folk Fair A Russian Folk Fair plus the Moscow Circus, considered some of the greatest Russian circus performers on earth??”including folk musicians, acrobats, dancers, human puppets, contortionists, aerialists, jugglers and more. For tickets call 718-793-8080 or purchase online at www.KupferbergCenterArts.org. Queens College 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Saturday, March 1, 2008, 3:00 pm $12