Weekday Event Picks for NYC Kids: Rockettes Dance Lesson, Minecraft & Math March 9-13

3/8/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

Put on your dancing shoes! In honor of the Rockettes' soon-to-open Spring Spectacular, the leggy ladies are hosting a trio of FREE dance lessons this week. Plus, get your geek on at a Minecraft-inspired circuitry workshop and the Museum of Mathematics carnival-style Math Midway, and more.

Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and our Winter Fun Guide, which should change to spring soon!

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Monday, March 9
Minecraft Circuits in Real Life – Soho
Head to the Mulberry Street Library for a hands-on Minecraft-inspired workshop for kids featuring electronic components and breadboarding. FREE

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, March 10
Rockettes Dance Clinic: Celebrating the New York Spring Spectacular – Midtown East
Enjoy a mini-dance lesson with the world-famous Radio City Rockettes! In honor of the troupe's soon-to-open New York Spring Spectacular, a pair of members will lead three one-hour workshops for kids at the main branch of the New York Public Library. FREE but preregistration is a must.

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, March 11
Math Midway – Flatiron
Check out this hands-on carnival-style attraction at the Museum of Mathematics. This traveling exhibition is only on view through the end of the month, so drop by for hands-on challenges that bring mathematical concepts to life for kids. Free with admission: $15 for adults, $9 for children

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, March 12
Toddler Camp Preview – Upper East Side
Our West Coast pals SoCal Moms are heading east to host their first-ever NYC Toddler Camp. Find out about all the fun in store at a preview of their spring program at the Craft Studio, which includes complimentary snacks and art projects for tots. FREE

See all Thursday events.

Friday, March 13
Pinocchio – Midtown West
Hit the New Victory Theater for this moody, multimedia adaptation of Carlo Collodi's 19th-century fairy tale. The adventures of the rebellious wooden boy are realized through live actors, a wide variety of puppets, trippy projections and videos, and rock 'n' roll. $14-$38

See all Friday events.


For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar, Winter Fun Guide and Indoor Activity Guide.

About the Author

Stephanie Ogozalek

Stephanie was only eight-years-old when she watched Rhoda Morgenstern attempt to toss her hat into the air in the middle of a busy, '70s NYC street. She knew right away that she had to live there. Nearly 40 years later, Stephanie does live here, is married with a son, and can’t imagine residing anywhere else. In addition to being mom and all the “jobs” that come with that title, she is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the magazines Saveur, Chile Pepper and Family Fun, and on Disney’s website Go.com.