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We apologize for the late issue of Macaroni Kid...but be sure to check out what's going on this week, our Mo Willems Giveaway winner, and a chance to win Voca People tickets!
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Esther
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Voca People Giveaway!
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Susie M. Wins Elephant and Piggie!
Mo Willems Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations Susie M.! Susie will share Mo Willem's new book and other goodies with her kids!
Elephant and Piggie-Mania is sweeping the land! Mo Willems has done it again with his latest book, Should I Share My Ice Cream?. In a book where sometimes pictures, speak louder than words, Elephant and Piggie tackle the topic of sharing in a fun and amusing way! Will Gerald share his ice cream? Will you laugh out loud like we did?
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A New Country!
Here There Everywhere
Did you know the World has a new country? That brings the total up to 196! This week in Here There Everywhere, learn about how Southern Sudan became recognized as its own independent country!
Here There Everywhere is an innovative site dedicated to delivering world news in a kid-friendly way. Started by Claudia Heitler, Former NBC producer, the site/blog emphasizes key points of an issue while leaving out the complicated and sometimes ugly details of a news story. It empowers children to care about the world and dedicate themselves ...
July 16th through July 23rd
Saturday, July 16 through Friday, September 30 - Butterflies Galore!
Located in our walk-through greenhouse, visitors will enjoy close up encounters with numerous varieties of native butterflies such as Monarchs, Painted Ladies and Swallowtails, and learn about their importance in nature.
Where: Greenburgh Nature CenterWhen: Now through September 30thWho: all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: Included with general admission; Free for members and children under 2; $7 for adults, $6 for seniors/students, $5 for children ages 2-12.For more info: (914) 723-3470 or go to: www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
Wednesday, July 20 - Sunset Wednesdays @Wave Hill
Join Wave Hill for a rare opportunity to enjoy the lush summer gardens as the sun begins to set. Relax at a session of yoga, take a guided garden walk or view Bronx Calling: The First AIM Biennial in Glyndor Gallery. During July, find a comfortable spot on the grounds to listen to a lively group of BxIndie musicians offer a variety of musical genres. This week, jazz vocalist Alma Micic performs.Sunset Yoga: 6:30PM Garden Walk: 6:30PM BxIndie Music: 7PM Wave Hill's free shuttle van runs Wednesday evenings. Follow the link below to see the schedule.Grounds open until 8:30PM Glyndor Gallery, Food Service, Perkins Visitor Center and The Shop at Wave Hill open until 8PM
Where: Wave Hill
West 249th Street and Independence Avenues
Bronx, NY 10471When: 7/20 27, & 8/3, 10Who: all agesHow: Just show up! Register for yoga at the Perkins Visitor Center, day of.Cost: Free to Members, NYBG Members & children under 6, $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+,$2 Children 6+For more info: 718.549.3200 • www.wavehill.org
Saturday, July 23 - Laurie Berkner Band
Laurie Berkner is widely recognized to have launched what is now called the progressive “kindie rock” movement – i.e. less saccharine, more rocking music that is not dumbed down for her young listeners.
Where: Tarrytown Music HallWhen: 11:00 AM (and 3:00 pm)Who: the younger setHow: Order online. Presales open 5/17 at noon. Public sale 5/20 at noon.Cost: to be announcedFor more info: http://tickets.tarrytownmusichall.org/
July 9th through July 24th
Saturday, July 9 through Tuesday, September 6 - Dinosaur Summer
The aquarium is offering a “Dinosaur Summer” triple play that includes: a robotic dinosaur exhibit that’s fit for even the youngest of visitors; a screening of the IMAX movie T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous; and the simulator ride-film, Dino Island II: Escape from Dinosaur Island. The exhibit features life-sized dinosaurs that roar, move and even blink and explores how fast and big dinosaurs grew, how they were protected from danger and more.
Where: The Maritime Aquarium
10 North Street
Norwalk, CTWhen: now thru 9/6Who: all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: Value Pass (triple play): $24.45 adults; $19.45 children ages 2-12. Aquarium only admission: $12.95 adults; $11.95 children ages 2-12For more info: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Saturday, July 16 through Friday, September 30 - The Great Summer Zoofari: A LEGO® Wildlife Expedition
Journey around the Bronx Zoo with a ZooFari passport and enjoy special LEGO building activities and displays, with guidance from LEGO Master Builders on select weekends. Wildlife Theater shows, crafts activities with the Museum for African Art, and conservation learning stations will keep the whole family busy.
Where: Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10460When: Now through 9/30Who: all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: Free with admission: adults $16, children $12For more info: (718) 220-5100 www.bronxzoo.com
Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17 - The Mow-Down: A Garden Hoe-Down
Wave Hill pays homage to the humble, hardworking grass family at its first-ever Mow-Down, a Garden Hoedown. Grasses are everywhere at Wave Hill and the world. They're celebrating this super plant family with all kinds of grass-tastic activities.
Saturday & Sunday• 10AM—1PM Family Art Project: Hats, Mats & Baskets• 11AM & 3PM Guided Walk: Grasses that Grace the Garden• Noon, 1PM & 2PM Lawn Mower Races and Other Grassy Games• 1—4PM Basket-Making Demonstration• 1PM Guided Walk: Grasses that Sustain the World• 2—4PM Nature Craft: Grass-seed Guys and Gals
Sunday only• 12:30 & 2PM Live Music: Astrograss
Saturday & Sunday• 10AM—1PM Family Art Project: Hats, Mats & Baskets• 11AM & 3PM Guided Walk: Grasses that Grace the Garden• Noon, 1PM & 2PM Lawn Mower Races and Other Grassy Games• 1—4PM Basket-Making Demonstration• 1PM Guided Walk: Grasses that Sustain the World• 2—4PM Nature Craft: Grass-seed Guys and Gals
Sunday only• 12:30 & 2PM Live Music: Astrograss
Where: Wave Hill
Riverdale, NYWhen: n/aWho: all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: Admission to the grounds is free all weekend, thanks to the generous support of Target.For more info: View The Mow-Down Online
Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17 - Family Art Project at Wave Hill
This Weekend: Hats, Mats & Baskets
7/23, 24 Shades of Summer
7/30, 31 Crayon Flowers
Where: The Sally and Gilbert Kerlin Learning Center, Wave Hill, Riverdale NYWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE with grounds admissionFor more info: Parking is $8.00 per vehicle on-site but offsite parking is available http://www.wavehill.org/visit/
Saturday, July 16 - Super Saturdays at Lakeshore!
The Lakeshore Learning Store in Scarsdale has free crafts for kids every Saturday! This Saturday's project is called "Splashy Jellyfish"
7/23 My Jazzy Journal
7/30 Under the Sea Scene
7/23 My Jazzy Journal
7/30 Under the Sea Scene
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, Midway Shopping Center, 969A Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and UpHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 914-472-1820 or www.lakeshorelearning.com
Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17 - Movies For Kids & Their Families
This week: Against All Flags Jul 16, 17, 23, 24
t’s 1700, and a dashing young British naval officer overflowing with charisma and bravado (Errol Flynn) takes on the pirates of Madagascar—especially Spitfire Stevens, the beautiful buccaneer played by Maureen O’Hara. It’s a thrill a minute on the high seas!
Captain Blood Jul 30, 31
The Black Swan Aug 6, 7, 13, 14
The Crimson Pirate Aug 20, 21
Moonfleet Aug 27, 28
The Black Swan Aug 6, 7, 13, 14
The Crimson Pirate Aug 20, 21
Moonfleet Aug 27, 28
Where: Jacob Burns Film Center, PleasantvilleWhen: 12:00 PMWho: all ages!How: Purchase tickets onlineCost: Kids tickets only $1! adults $11For more info: www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17 - Hands-on Gardening @Stone Barns
Garden with your kids! Learn about what’s growing at Stone Barns and lend a hand in the Greenhouse or Vegetable Field. We may pull out a bed of greens and feed it to the pigs, plant seeds in the garden, or harvest fresh veggies from the fields. Registration is for children ages 2 to 14; adults may accompany children free of charge.
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591When: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (now through July 31st)Who: ages 2-14How: Registration is for children ages 2 to 14; adults may accompany children free of charge.Cost: adults FREE, children $7For more info: http://www.stonebarnscenter.org/mtf-sheep-lamb-2011/
Sunday, July 17 - Story Walk Grand Opening @GNC
Reading and nature walks --two of our favorite things. Join GNC for their third annual Story Walk, an innovative program that combines the two. Naturalist John Mancuso leads you along a woodland trail to enjoy Farfallina & Marcel, a favorite children's storybook. California Pizza Kitchen will be on hand with favorite foods to sample, bookmarks, and a raffle for a CPK gift certificate. Sponsored by California Pizza Kitchen.
Story Walk continues…Through Sunday, 9/18 Come by to enjoy Farfallina & Marcel, as many times as you want, all summer long. Bookmarks and passes for a free CPKids Meal will be available in the Manor House.
Story Walk continues…Through Sunday, 9/18 Come by to enjoy Farfallina & Marcel, as many times as you want, all summer long. Bookmarks and passes for a free CPKids Meal will be available in the Manor House.
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road
Scarsdale, NYWhen: 1:00 PM (Story Walk now-9/18)Who: ages 8 and youngerHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 914 723-3470 or GNC
Monday, July 18 through Tuesday, August 16 - Summer Stories
Exciting new summer reading programs for Elmsford residents! Join Ardsley Library @The Elmsford Community Center for stories, crafts, singing, and chances to win great books and prizes while learning to lovereading. Let's Talk Books grades K & 1, Mondays 3-5:00pm Summertime Travels grades K & 1, Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm Preschool Storytime ages 3-5, Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am
Where: Elmsford Community CenterWhen: n/aWho: see above for agesHow: Call: (914) 693-6636 to register!Cost: FREE
Monday, July 18 - Babies and Bagels @WRT
Join other new Moms, Dads, Caregivers, grandparents for Bagels & Babies, a FREE informal playgroup Sponsored by the Early Childhood Center and The PJ Library® at WRT.
Where: Westchester Reform Temple Early Childhood Center, 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NYWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (7/11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 & 8/1, 3)Who: Moms, Dads, Caregivers, Grandparents and BabiesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
Monday, July 18 - Nature Bugs
Each Monday at GNC, explore nature on the lawn and in the woods, meet a museum animal, and do a craft or nature game! Dress appropriately as part of the session is outdoors!
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWho: For ToddlersHow: Just show up!Cost: $9.00, children $7.00For more info: 914-723-3470 or http://www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
Monday, July 18 - Pool Playdate with The Rivertown Play Group
Use of full facilities which include two pools, four tennis courts, a large playground, picnic areas, shuffleboard, half-court basketball court and a snack bar packed with kid-friendly favorites.
Where: Maplewood Swim and Tennis202 W. Hartsdale AvenueWhen: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: familiesHow: Just show up!Cost: $20 per family (no matter how many kids)
Tuesday, July 19 through Tuesday, September 6 - Stories in the Garden
Each week, a “mystery reader” from Wave Hill’s staff shares a story with budding young naturalists. Meet some of our talented people behind the scenes and enjoy garden and nature stories in a shady nook of the garden. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
Where: Wave Hill * A public garden and cultural center 675 West 252nd Street Bronx, NY 10471-2899When: 11:00 AM (Tuesdays through 8/23)Who: ages 3+ and adult companionsHow: Just show up!Cost: Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.For more info: http://www.wavehill.org/calendar
Tuesday, July 19 - Family Night at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
The perfect opportunity to introduce the wee ones to Shakespearean Theatre
7/12 Hamlet
7/13 The Comedy of Errors
Derived from the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s extensive educational outreach programs, the Festival’s “Family Nights” offer families and their children the opportunity to become more acquainted with the plays they are about to see. Pre-show workshops are designed to expose families with children to Shakespeare through participatory theatre games and improvisation.
Grounds open at 5pm for picnicking!
7/12 Hamlet
7/13 The Comedy of Errors
Derived from the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s extensive educational outreach programs, the Festival’s “Family Nights” offer families and their children the opportunity to become more acquainted with the plays they are about to see. Pre-show workshops are designed to expose families with children to Shakespeare through participatory theatre games and improvisation.
Grounds open at 5pm for picnicking!
Where: Boscobel House & Gardens
1601 Route 9D, GarrisonWhen: 7:00 PM (6pm family workshop)Who: ages 5+How: Order tixCost: $80 for families of four (children ages 5 and over)
Wednesday, July 20 - Pre-K Summer Programs @Ardsley Library
Preschool Summer Reading Program ages 3-5 yrs, Wednesdays at 1pm or 3:30 pm, 6/29-7/27
Children and their care-givers are invited to read books together to earn prizes, listen to great stories, watch movies and have lots of summer fun!
Toddler Time ages 18-36 mos, Wednesdays at 10:30, 7/20, 8/10 & 24
Stories, Songs & other Surprises!
Bedtime Story Hour ages 3-5 yrs, Thursday at 7pm, 8/11, 18, 25 & 9/1
Put on your pajamas and come to the library with your favorite cuddly. Then enjoy some great bedtime stories and snacks.
Children and their care-givers are invited to read books together to earn prizes, listen to great stories, watch movies and have lots of summer fun!
Toddler Time ages 18-36 mos, Wednesdays at 10:30, 7/20, 8/10 & 24
Stories, Songs & other Surprises!
Bedtime Story Hour ages 3-5 yrs, Thursday at 7pm, 8/11, 18, 25 & 9/1
Put on your pajamas and come to the library with your favorite cuddly. Then enjoy some great bedtime stories and snacks.
Where: Ardsley Library
9 American Legion Drive, Ardsley, NY 10502When: see times and ages belowWho: ages vary, see aboveHow: Please stop in, or call to register at 914-693-6636Cost: FREE!For more info: 914-693-6636
Thursday, July 21 - Story Times at Dobbs Ferry Library
Last week! Story Time ages 3-5, Wednesdays at 1pm
Toddler Time age 2, Thursday at 11am
Where: Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Main Street, Dobbs FerryWhen: 11:00 AM (Various times see below!)Who: See ages above.How: Story times: Just show up. All Rivertowns residents welcome! All other events please register at Main Desk.Cost: FREEFor more info: 914-693-6614 or www.dobbsferrylibrary.org
Friday, July 22 - Yoga Together
Jumping frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and relax the body and mind in this one-hour class. Incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat if possible. Sessions are held outdoors and are weather dependent.
Where: Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street, BronxWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Every Friday throughout the Summer!)Who: Recommended for ages 2–5How: Registration opens onsite at Perkins Visitor Center at 9:30AM.Cost: Session fee: $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child.For more info: http://www.wavehill.org Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates.
Saturday, July 23 - Hudson River Family Seining!
Wade into the river. Catch and release hundreds of critters.
7/23, 24:10:00am-noon 7/30, 31:2:00-4:00pm8/6: 10:00am-noon (ages 3 - 5) 8/27, 28: 1:00-3:00pm 8/7: 10:00am-noon 9/10,11:1:00-4:00pm 9/14: 2:00-4:00pm 9/24,25: 12:00- 2:00pm
7/23, 24:10:00am-noon 7/30, 31:2:00-4:00pm8/6: 10:00am-noon (ages 3 - 5) 8/27, 28: 1:00-3:00pm 8/7: 10:00am-noon 9/10,11:1:00-4:00pm 9/14: 2:00-4:00pm 9/24,25: 12:00- 2:00pm
Where: Beczak Environmental Education Center
35 Alexander Street, YonkersWhen: check below for times7/30Who: all agesHow: Registration required.Cost: $5 per participantFor more info: Contact Vicky at 914-377-1900 x 12 or [email protected]
Saturday, July 23 - Hands on the Farm
Pitch in with hands-on farm activities every Saturday and Sunday this Spring, and see how farm life changes with the seasons!
Hands-On Egg Collecting: Learn about the life of a hen at Stone Barns and collect freshly laid eggs.
also July 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
also July 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road , Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 (Tarrytown on GPS)When: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (sessions @ 10:00, 11:00, 12:00)Who: Ages 2-14How: To register, please email [email protected]with your name, phone number, program name, and number of tickets.Cost: $7/Children and Youth Ages 2 to 14, adults accompany free of chargeFor more info: For more info http://www.stonebarnscenter.org
Sunday, July 24 - Kids Club Chef Series
Your child is never too young to learn how to cook. They'll have fun with Chef Irene making Quesadillas. Kids receive their very own Chef Apron. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.
7/24 Tacos and Guacamole
7/24 Tacos and Guacamole
Where: Whole Foods Market
110 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, New York 10605When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Young Chefs!How: Sign up 72 hours in advance at Customer Service.Cost: $5 per childFor more info: 914.288.1300
Wednesday, August 3 - Summer Jam LIVE
School’s out and Summer Jam LIVE @Stepping Stones is in! Beginning on Wed, July 13, the hottest, up-and-coming teen-aged musicians in the industry will take the stage for a series of concerts to benefit youth enrichment initiatives at the museum. Kicking Daisies, the infectious, vibrant, punk-pop teen rock band voted by fans as “the next big thing” will strut their stuff on opening night, followed by headliners eight-year-old rapper Lil’ P’Nut on August 3, acoustic sensation Burnham on August 10 and a Battle of the Bands on August 17th to blow concert goers minds! And for parents and chaperones, be there without being there in Stepping Stones specially created, exclusive Parent’s Lounge.
Where: Stepping Stones Museum
Norwalk, CTWhen: 7:00 PM (doors open @6pm)Who: teensHow: order tix in advance or at the doorCost: $10 in advance and $12 at the doorFor more info: www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/summerjam
July 24th through September 11th
Sunday, July 24 through Sunday, July 24 - Kids Club Chef Series
Your child is never too young to learn how to cook. They'll have fun with Chef Irene making Quesadillas. Kids receive their very own Chef Apron. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.
7/24 Tacos and Guacamole
7/24 Tacos and Guacamole
Where: Whole Foods Market
110 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, New York 10605When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Young Chefs!How: Sign up 72 hours in advance at Customer Service.Cost: $5 per childFor more info: 914.288.1300
Thursday, July 28 - TRPG Baby Pictures Event
More details soon but you"ll be able to meet new parents, take home lots of goodies and see Friends with Benefits for free - with your little one!
Where: Ridge Hill CinemasWhen: 11:00 AMWho: younger childrenHow: Details to followCost: Details to follow
Friday, July 29 - Playground Crawl with The Rivertown Play Group
Looking to check out new playgrounds with some friends? Join our playground crawl!
Where: Matthiessen Park, Bridge Street, IrvingtonWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: younger childrenHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: TRPG
Saturday, July 30 through Sunday, July 31 - Hudson River Family Seining!
Wade into the river. Catch and release hundreds of critters.
7/30, 31:2:00-4:00pm8/6: 10:00am-noon (ages 3 - 5) 8/27, 28: 1:00-3:00pm 8/7: 10:00am-noon 9/10,11:1:00-4:00pm 9/14: 2:00-4:00pm 9/24,25: 12:00- 2:00pm
7/30, 31:2:00-4:00pm8/6: 10:00am-noon (ages 3 - 5) 8/27, 28: 1:00-3:00pm 8/7: 10:00am-noon 9/10,11:1:00-4:00pm 9/14: 2:00-4:00pm 9/24,25: 12:00- 2:00pm
Where: Beczak Environmental Education Center
35 Alexander Street, YonkersWhen: check below for times7/30Who: all agesHow: Registration required.Cost: $5 per participantFor more info: Contact Vicky at 914-377-1900 x 12 or [email protected]
Sunday, September 11 - Bicycle Sundays!
Spring is here at last and a sure sign of the new season is the return of Bicycle Sundays to the Bronx River Parkway. A portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists as well as joggers, walkers, people on non-motorized scooters and people pushing strollers. There are many points of entry and exit along the way. Bicycle Sundays 2011 are on September 11, 18 & 25.
Where: Bronx River Parkway
Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in YonkersWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: bicyclists, walkers, joggers, strollersHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE! Parking is available at the County Center lot in White Plains for a fee of $5.
Local Farmers' Markets
Irvington: Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30pm. Behind Main Street School
Tarrytown: Saturdays, 8:30-1:00pm Patriot's Park
Dobbs Ferry: Fridays, 10:00-4:00pm Cedar Street
Hastings-on-Hudson: Saturdays, Hastings Library Parking Lot
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