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09/02/10	Queens Library - Howard Beach branch 92-06 156 Avenue Bring your child from ages 3-7 to the library to cool out and listen to some great stories.
09/02/10	Queens Library: Sunnyside branch 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue Play Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Sorry, Trouble, Uno, Jenga, Yatzee, Connect Four and Monopoly.
09/02/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Sheepshead Bay Library 2636 East 14 th Street Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
09/02/10	Downtown Glen Cove School, Glen, and Bridge Streets Antique and vintage cars will be on display. Benefits Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department.
09/02/10	Watch Hill Visitor Center By Ferry from Patchogue via the Davis Park Ferry See September 1.
09/02/10	Bistro Z DoubleTree Hotel 455 South Broadway Enjoy an Italian-style family dinner where kids get to make cannolis with the chef.
09/02/10	Glen Island Park Weyman Avenue Get a full body workout by combining power walking, body toning, strength and flexibility exercises using both the environment and the stroller while children enjoy songs and activities. Registration is required.
09/02/10	Riverview Nursery School 150 Piermont Avenue Relax with other parents and their infants, ask questions, share insights and make friends. Gain information about your growing baby and issues important to you and your family. To RSVP, call or e-mail Katie Berry at askkatie@gmail.com.
09/02/10	Eisenhower Park Lakeside Theatre: 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, Parking Field 6 & 6A Families can enjoy an outdoor movie in the park all summer long. See schedule online.
09/02/10	The Town Hall 123 W. 43rd St. (Broadway-Sixth Ave.) Agassi's appearance will coincide with this year's US Open to allow tennis fans the opportunity to have an intimate night with the star. Hosted by legendary sports journalist Rick Reilly, the evening's format will be a combination of interview, real-time talk show, tribute and roast followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
09/02/10	240 Snake Hollow Road See September 1.
09/02/10	Penguin Rep 7 Crickettown Road Travel by train, steamer and elephant through typhoons and against the clock as Phileas Fogg and his trusty servant race around the globe to win a bet. The show has been described as "smart enough to make sophisticated adults laugh out loud and shamelessly silly enough to keep children entertained."
09/02/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue Start the new school year right with special stories.
09/02/10	Westbeth Center for the Arts 463 West Street between Bank and Bethune Streets Kids ages 3-5 take a free half-hour modern/ballet class as parents observe, and then refreshments will be served as parents talk with children's dance expert Rachael Kosch and classical composer Michael Kosch.
09/02/10	Prospect Park Nethermead/Lookout Hill A unique and beautiful way to spend a warm weather evening in Prospect Park. Start the soiree with wine and cheese on the Audubon Boathouse balcony, and then tour the Park's majestic Lullwater on our electric boat, Independence. After your ride, an Audubon Naturalist will lead an evening Bat Tour walk.
09/02/10	Rockefeller Center 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues This market brings fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods, from regional farmers to the Rockefeller plaza each week.
09/02/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Bring your favorite teddy bear for stories, songs, crafts and a snack. Registration required.
09/02/10	Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway Challenge your mind, body, and your friends or family at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Programs foster trust, problem-solving, and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. For ages 8 and up. No open-toed shoes. Registration begins a half hour before each session.
09/02/10	Bensonhurst 18th Avenue between 67th Street and 75th Streets Enjoy refreshments, carnival games, activities, vendors and more.
09/02/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Step inside a world filled with the magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing and singing. Reservations required.
09/02/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Rugby Library 1000 Utica Avenue Stop by after school and learn the techniques for making beautiful origami creations.
09/02/10	Children's Museum of the Arts 182 Lafayette Street Kids ages 6 and up can explore color by creating their own color wheel.
09/02/10	Sony Wonder Technology Lab High Definition Theater 56th Street and Madison Avenue Watch Elmo, Zoe, Telly, and Gordon test their hypotheses about floating, sinking, and sliding. Then watch Global Grover explain how bricks are made. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
09/02/10	Sony Wonder Technology Lab 56th Street and Madison Avenue Children will learn about all the colors and shapes that can be created with refracted light, then design their own kaleidoscope to take home. Space is limited.
09/02/10	Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo Chapman Boulevard See September 1.
09/02/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/02/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch top tennis stars compete for the trophy in the second round of this tournament.
09/02/10	Queens Library-Bayside branch 214-20 Northern Boulevard Gaming using the Nintendo Wii system. Pre-gaming signup and library cards are required for kids and teens that want to join in this program.
09/02/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Create a colorful bird feeder so the museum's bird friends have something to eat during the winter. While supplies last.
09/02/10	American Legion Hall - Plainview 115 Southern Parkway Learn international folk line and circle dancing in a group setting with teachers Ellen Golann and Sid Fidelman. Beginners class at 7pm; intermediate class at 8pm.
09/02/10	Lynbrook The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce presents their ongoing antique car show. Call for specific location.
09/02/10	Seaford Library 2234 Jackson Avenue Pediatrician Dr. Leeds discusses newborn baby care focusing on sleep issues and patterns and fussy babies. Registration required.
09/02/10	Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach Jones Beach State Park Kids ages 3-5 will explore nature through hands-on activities. Reservation required.
09/02/10	Greenlawn Equestrian Center 29 Wood Avenue Looking for a fall activity? Horsebackriding is a wonderful activity that provides exercise, fresh air and bonding with an animal. Try a 30 minute private lesson for only $35 - all this week (Mon-Fri).
09/02/10	Greenlawn Equestrian Center 29 Wood Avenue Come down and joinopen horsemanship classes all week long. No appointment required. Each day a new horsecare topic will be covered. Each class is 1 hour and is available in the morning at 10am or afternoon at 2pm. Combine with a horsebackriding lesson immediately before or after for added fun! Call ahead to schedule a horsebackriding lesson.
09/02/10	SUNY Maritime College 6 Pennyfield Avenue SUNY Maritime College will take on Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Football fans can sample Throggs Neck area restaurants' Manhattan Clam Chowder and vote for the best chowder.
09/02/10	The Voracious Reader 1997 Palmer Avenue Ten percent of all sales will go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
09/02/10	One and One Bar & Restaurant 76 E. 1st St. (corner of 1st Ave.) Mike Geffner presents The Inspired Word poetry/spoken word event, featuring Molly Kat, Jamaal St.John, Tahani Salah, Justin Vinokur + 10-slot open mic. Molly Kat has a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Binghamton University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She attended an international honors poetry program at Cambridge University in England and has had work published in Ragazine, ETC, Pedestal Magazine, The Fib Review, Omega Magazine, Muzzle Magazine, Howling Dog Press, and Muse Pie Press. Molly started the Binghamton University Slam team and recently became a slam master of the PSI certified venue she started in Binghamton. She competed in the Women of the World Poetry slam in Columbus, Ohio as a storm poet. She also started, publishes, produces, and edits a literary publication called ?Linus? that has published poets from around the globe. Molly has shared the stage with Ainsely Burrows, John Survivor Blake, Caits Meissner, Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai, Shanelle Gabriel, Tantra Zawadi, Bonafide Rojas, Erik Words Maldonado, Tara Hardy, Tristan Silverman, and many other talented poets. Jamaal St.John is a 34 year old poet who hails from New Rochelle NY. He is a 6 time Grand Slam Finalist for the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe. He is the 2008 Grand Slam Champion for The Nuyorican and is currently a member of The Nuyorican National Slam Team that just placed second in the nation during The National Poetry Slam held in St.Paul, MN. He is a 5 time winner of the Toronto International Poetry Slam and has performed all over the United States and Canada. He currently resides in West Orange, NJ with his wife of 8 years, Nile. He is also a member of a theatre ensemble known as The Male Ego who have performed extensively across the US. He has 3 CD's to his credit: Enterlightenment,Won't Catch Me Runnin', and Southpaw Stance. Tahani Salah is a dynamic performer, poet and activist from Brooklyn. She?s a member of the 2007 Nuyorican National Slam Team and a graduate of Columbia University. She has a wide variety of work experience from the United Nations to non-profits like Urban Word NYC, Family International Support Team, and the AAFSC. She has been with Urban Word NYC for the last 8 years and is now the Youth Outreach Coordinator and has a place on the Urban Word Youth Board(word wide). Tahani is a 2006 Urban Word NYC Slam Team Member. She is also working on her collection of poetry available this winter titled *Respect the Mic*. Tahani has performed on a number of world famous stages from the Apollo Theater in NYC to universities in South Africa and Munich. Shehas appeared on the HBO series Def Poetry Jam. As a Muslim Palestinian-American woman, Tahani is committed to bringing light and solutions to problems faced by people from communities and experiences whose voices are silenced. Justin Vinokur's poetry has been described as being repeatedly punched in the face. He has a degree in English and Creative Writing from Binghamton University, where he started Binghamton's only Artistic Development Group called "Breeding Grounds". Breeding Grounds is an environment aimed at fostering creativity between club members through the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and artistic works. Justin is a two time Binghamton Slam Team member, and was this year's Grand Slam Champion. He Co-hosts the Belmar open mic and poetry slam series with Molly Kat. Justin creates all the beats he uses for his tracks and is an expert on sound and intricate rhyme schemes. Some of his biggest influences are Pharaohe Monch, Tonedeff, John Coltrane, and Nat Turner.Founded and produced by former Village Voice columnist Mike Geffner, The Inspired Word is the hottest new poetry/spoken word event in New York City, happening every Thursday night and featuring the best performers in the country, including many from HBO Def Poetry Jam such as Rachel McKibbens, Taylor Mali, Lemon Andersen, Bassey Ikpi, and Vanessa Hidary. Also showcases new, up-and-coming talent with an open mic. Must be 21 years old or older. For more info, http://inspiredwordnyc.blogspot.com/
09/02/10	Aesthetic Realism Foundation 141 Greene Street This public seminar will feature a discussion of the lives and marriage of Pierre and Marie Curie. Participants will also hear excerpts of classes taught by Eli Siegel, founder of Aesthetic Realism.
09/02/10	Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NY 307 W. 26th St. In 1938, at the height of the great depression, the world was introduced to the greatest hero of all time. In 1982, at the height of Mary Hartney's post-partum depression, that character was introduced to the biggest, gayest nerd of all time. In So I Like Superman, writer/performer/comic book nerd Michael Hartney tells the secret origin of his lifelong obsession with the Man of Steel, oddly mirroring the plot of Superman: The Movie. You will believe a nerd can believe a man can fly.
09/03/10	Citibank Park 3 Court House Drive LI Ducks vs. Bridgeport; Watch a minor league baseball game featuring the Long Island Ducks at Citibank Park. See website for ticket prices and special events. www.liducks.com
09/03/10	Watch Hill Visitor Center By Ferry from Patchogue via the Davis Park Ferry See Septemper 1.
09/03/10	Grand Army Plaza Prospect Park West and Grand Army Plaza Rent bicycles for the whole family from Bike and Roll kiosks. Explore the cultural offerings in the heart of Brooklyn and the unique small businesses nearby.
09/03/10	Water Taxi Beach Long Island City New York natives Oscar P, Carlos Ortiz and Jessica Bendig host this new bi-monthly Party at Water Taxi Beach, Long Island City with special guest DJs flying in from London, Japan, Amsterdam, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Also expect NY local DJ showcases featuring hot up & comers, pioneers, and house music trendsetters. Beach opens at 4:00pm. Admission: $10* after 8:00pm, may vary with special guest artists. 21+ after 8:00pm.
09/03/10	Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site 897 South Columbus Avenue Walk up and discuss the 74 steps of the centuries-old Church tower leading to the historic bronze bell which is celebrating its 250th anniversary.
09/03/10	Northport Chamber of Commerce Northport Village Park Patio For the last Friday of the summer, families are treated to a variety of performers on the patio. See northportarts.org for list of performances.
09/03/10	Sailors Haven Visitor Center By ferry via the Sayville Ferry Service Families can sign up to learn about a variey of topics from stargazing to mosquitoes to bedtime stories.
09/03/10	The Garden Art Studio Call for exact location Kids ages 6-12 can take a one-day workshop at a local artist's studio and create art with Assemblage Sculpture using a variety of art materials. They can also regsiter for Fall classes. Limited space. Call or e-mail for more information.
09/03/10	Uconn Stamford Campus corner of Franklin and Broad Build and strengthen your child's development by participating with your child in a fun learning setting designed to nurture socialization, school readiness, speech, language, intellectual development, emotional development and motor development.
09/03/10	Tumbling Tunes 240C Fort Salonga Road Parents can enjoy a night out and drop off their kids, ages 6 months-seven years, for an evening full of free play, music, gymnastics, crafts, and games. Meets the first and third Friday of every month.
09/03/10	240 Snake Hollow Road See September 1.
09/03/10	Penguin Rep 7 Crickettown Road Travel by train, steamer and elephant through typhoons and against the clock as Phileas Fogg and his trusty servant race around the globe to win a bet. The show has been described as "smart enough to make sophisticated adults laugh out loud and shamelessly silly enough to keep children entertained."
09/03/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue Based on the best selling book by Roald Dahl, this animated film is about a couple who live a happy home life with their eccentric son and visiting nephew. That is until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky old ways and plots the greatest chicken heist the animal kingdom has ever seen. Rated PG.
09/03/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Use the library's LEGOs or bring your own and have fun.
09/03/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Learn and practice fun yoga poses to build strength, increase flexibility and relax the body and mind. Incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child can enjoy together. Suitable for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat. No more than two children per adult.
09/03/10	Rockefeller Center 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues This market brings fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods, from regional farmers to the Rockefeller plaza each week.
09/03/10	Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway Challenge your mind, body, and your friends or family at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Programs foster trust, problem-solving, and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. For ages 8 and up. No open-toed shoes. Registration begins a half hour before each session.
09/03/10	The Noguchi Museum 32-37 Vernon Boulevard Enjoy free admission to the museum on the first Friday of each month.
09/03/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Come and celebrate Caribbean Carnival at the Brooklyn Children?s Museum. Learn about the Labor Day Parade and look at traditional head dresses from different Caribbean islands. Create your own head dress to take home.
09/03/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Celebrate going back-to-school or starting school for the very first time with a morning full of fun activities. Enjoy crafts, snacks, music, giveaways and more. Author Kyle Donovan will read from his new book series, The Do'Bees.
09/03/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Celebrate the first year of kindergarten or going back-to-school with music, arts and crafts, stories and more.
09/03/10	Bensonhurst 18th Avenue between 67th Street and 75th Streets Enjoy refreshments, carnival games, activities, vendors and more.
09/03/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Enjoy entertainment by hip-hop, dance, steel pan, and karate performers plus a fashion show, spoken word presentations and more.
09/03/10	Decker Farm 435 Richmond Hill Road Bring the family together for a summer evening on Decker Farm! Engage in leisurely conversation and make a few new friends while dining on fresh and appetizing cuisine grown on the farm. Hay rides too.
09/03/10	Salt Marsh Nature Center East 33rd Street and Avenue U Enjoy an evening of camping out under the stars including a cookout dinner, a night hike, and a campfire. Bring sleeping bags, tents will be provided. Registration is required; space is limited. Enjoy an evening of camping out under the stars including a cookout dinner, a night hike, and a campfire. Bring sleeping bags, tents will be provided. Registration is required; space is limited.
09/03/10	Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive This 28-minute film provides an integrated video outline of the geologic and biological history of the earth, beginning with the Precambrian Era. Major earth events are placed in order within the geologic timeline.
09/03/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue See "Alice in Wonderland", Disney's original whimsical adventure. Rated G.
09/03/10	BounceU -- Farmingdale 101 Carolyn Boulevard BounceU has a special visitor during our Preschool Play Date from 10:00am-12:00pm. Meet and bounce with our favorite red furry friend. Call ahead to reserve a spot.
09/03/10	The Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Avenue Featuring David Bailey, Denise Romas and Princess Peapod (David Cook and Michelle Frimmer) Enjoy original songs performed by talented members from Huntington's Folk Music Society. Celebrating their 41st anniversary, today's Society continues its long established tradition by rejoicing in the growing varieties of folk music styles.
09/03/10	Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo Chapman Boulevard See September 1.
09/03/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/03/10	USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows Park, Queens Watch top tennis stars as they compete for the trophy. The men will continue their second round as the women enter their third round of competition.
09/03/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch top tennis stars compete for the trophy. The men continue in the second round and the women in their third.
09/03/10	Queens Library: Ridgewood branch 20-12 Madison Street Join the Ridgewood Library branch for crafts on Friday afternoons in the Children's Room. Preregistration is required. Ask the Children's Librarian for details.
09/03/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Create a colorful bird feeder so the museum's bird friends have something to eat during the winter. While supplies last.
09/03/10	Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park Merrick and Stewart Avenues Orlando will perform classic hits like "Knock Three Times" and "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree."
09/03/10	Oyster Bay Audrey Avenue, north of the Oyster Bay Post Office The market will feature cheeses, fruits, vegetables, fish, wine, bakery items, soap makers, and more.
09/03/10	Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell Ocean Parkway Who's Next, The Who tribute band, will perform along with the band Toxin.
09/03/10	Greenlawn Equestrian Center 29 Wood Avenue Looking for a fall activity? Horsebackriding is a wonderful activity that provides exercise, fresh air and bonding with an animal. Try a 30 minute private lesson for only $35 - all this week (Mon-Fri).
09/03/10	Greenlawn Equestrian Center 29 Wood Avenue Come down and joinopen horsemanship classes all week long. No appointment required. Each day a new horsecare topic will be covered. Each class is 1 hour and is available in the morning at 10am or afternoon at 2pm. Combine with a horsebackriding lesson immediately before or after for added fun! Call ahead to schedule a horsebackriding lesson.
09/03/10	Mary Ann Hall's Music for Children P.O. Box 3457 Come to open houses throughout Fairfield County and travel around the world of music. Check the website for times and locations.Older children explore lesson in piano, recorder, and ukulele. Meet faculty; discuss philosophy. Enroll in Fall classes for birth to age 13. To RSVP, call 203-854-9797.
09/03/10	Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NY 307 W. 26th St. Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan (Freestyle Love Supreme, The Electric Company) and Eliza Skinner (I Eat Pandas, Baby Wants Candy) host 5 of New York City's finest comedians and one audience volunteer in "The BEATdown." It's a freestyle rap face-off decided by the audience - 6 rounds of badass one-on-one rap battles. You saw 8 Mile, right? Like that, but funnier. September contenders include: Rachel Bloom (Fuck Me Ray Bradbury), Jermaine Fowler (Aspen Rooftop Comedy), Michael Kayne (The Opera, Baby Wants Candy), Nat Townsen (The Moon), Alan Starzinski (UCBT's Sandino)...and an audience volunteer!
09/03/10 through 09/05/10	The {NewNew} Treasure Chest Boutique Historic Home 6B, Nolan Park, Governors Island All summer long, The {NewNew}?s Treasure Chest Boutique has opened to reveal many handmade gems to shoppers on Governors Island. Visitors to the island have enjoyed adding shopping to the mix of fun Island activities, and have left with a wide variety of unique purchases from this cooperative of Etsy shop owners. Etsy.com is the largest online marketplace for handmade items. Treasures unearthed at the shop have included hand crafted souvenir magnets from Lenny Mud (lennymud.etsy.com) , bike-themed embroidered messenger bags from Groundsel (Groundsel.etsy.com), screenprinted tshirts abstracting the skyscrapers looking on to Governors Island from KimmChi (www.KimmChi.etsy.com), and aquatic themed jewelry from MCFlashpants (www.McFlashpantsi.etsy.com). It?s almost time to say Bon Voyage to this unique handmade shopping experience on Governors Island! The shop is scheduled to close its doors on September 6th. To celebrate the end of a wonderful summer bringing handmade to thousands, The Handmade Treasure Chest Boutique will be offering 25% OFF on all merchandise. If you?ve visited the boutique already, come back to see what new prod- ucts the artists have restocked with throughout the summer, and if you haven?t discovered the Treasure Chest for yourself, now is the perfect time to hail a ferry and boat right over for the sale! This magical pop up store has made its home in Historical House 6B in the Nolan Park section of Governors Island. After September 6th, 2010, however, the {newnew} will bury its treasure for good, only to be found in the Etsy shops of its contributing artists. Come in and plunder while you still can, landlubbers. About The {NewNew} Etsy Team The {NewNew} is a group of independent handmade etsy artists, designers, makers and crafters in the Metro New York area who are devoted to fostering a creative and supportive environment among its members. The group encourages a spirit of camaraderie through craftsmanship and strives to help its members achieve success on both a personal and professional level. Members come from many different backgrounds and produce ?ne, handcrafted goods including clothing, home décor, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath and body products, and toys. Everything is designed and produced locally by the talented artists of The {NewNew}. What is Etsy? Etsy.com is the world?s most vibrant handmade marketplace, offering millions of unique items from sellers in more than 150 countries. We connect shoppers with independent creators and designers to find inspiring handmade goods, while providing artists and makers a platform on which to build their own businesses. Fridays 10.30am to 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am to 6pm
09/04/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway See a large line-up of steel bands perform and compete to win.
09/04/10	Citibank Park 3 Court House Drive LI Ducks vs. Bridgeport; Watch a minor league baseball game featuring the Long Island Ducks at Citibank Park. See website for ticket prices and special events. www.liducks.com
09/04/10	Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th Street Every Saturday night, the Highline combiniesg the live music of the 80's Rock & Roll era along with the best DJ's spinning the present hits. 21 & over. Doors at 10:30pm, show at 11pm. $20. RSVP to info@4kent.com
09/04/10	Spirit Cruises Chelsea Piers, 23rd St. & the Hudson River These 2-hour lunch cruises feature a live gospel performance by a contemporary choir. Enjoy a bountiful lunch buffet and good fellowship while sailing around lower Manhattan. From $44.90 per person.
09/04/10	Water Taxi Beach - South Street Seaport World-renowned DJs, premier singers, dancers, videos and poets in the global soul dance music scene. Melting Pot Global resident DJs Kervyn Mark, Kamala and famous DJ friends will play the best in global, soulful house, disco classics, soul and funk to the late night hours. Beach opens at 1:00pm. Admission: $10, beginning at 8:00pm. 21+ after 8:00pm.
09/04/10	Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.) Brazil's biggest star takes over "The World's Most Famous Arena" when she performs for one night only at Madison Square Garden.
09/04/10	Circle Line Downtown Pier 16, South Street Seaport Dance the night away with the evening New York skyline. Live in the moment as the DJ plays your favorite club hits. Themed music nights capture the rhythm of your soul. With three levels -- indoor and outdoor -- ZEPHYR provides a unique venue for an exciting memorable evening. Indulge in 2 cash bars and drink specials all night. Boards at 8:45pm, returns at 11pm. $29. Must be 21+.
09/04/10	Glen Island Park Weyman Avenue Get a full body workout by combining power walking, body toning, strength and flexibility exercises using both the environment and the stroller while children enjoy songs and activities. Registration is required.
09/04/10	Queen of Hearts Pier 40, W. Houston St. & the West Side Highway Why party indoors on a beautiful Summer Saturday night, when you can live it up on a lavish cruise boat? On Saturday, September 4 [Labor Day Weekend], we present to you a 3-level bash aboard the Queen of Hearts! On the main level - piped up to the gorgeous outdoor deck - DJ Marc Anthony spins hip-hop, house, Top 40 & rock classics. Downstairs, DJ Hollywood plays a mix of latin & reggae. Enjoy an amazing view of the Hudson, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty & Governor's Island while you dance & drink the night away! Boarding is from 8-9, and we sail until 12:30. All tickets permit you to free admission to your choice of after party: Taj, The Imperial, Suzie Wong, Pacha or D'Or. Pier # 40 is located at the corner of West Houston Street & the West Side Highway. Birthday or bachelor(ette) parties of 10+ will receive a free bottle of champagne to help you begin celebrating & 10% off your tickets! Please call 212 600 9297 to arrange.
09/04/10	Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road A magical story of two sisters who move to the country, find a protector in the form of a forest spirit who resembles an enormous bunny rabbit, and take an enchanted journey on the multilegged Catbus. Rated G.
09/04/10	Watch Hill Visitor Center By Ferry from Patchogue via the Davis Park Ferry See Septemper 1.
09/04/10	Citi Field 12301 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing Meadows Visit the clubhouse, field and dugout, production areas, press box, suite levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum. Reservations required.
09/04/10	Sailors Haven Visitor Center By ferry via the Sayville Ferry Service Families can discover common types of marine life found in the Great South Bay. Participants must wear water shoes.
09/04/10	Sailors Haven Visitor Center By ferry via the Sayville Ferry Service Kids ages 8-12 can sign up for this prgoram and learn a different topic each week, which covers the special places and things protected by Fire Island National Seashore.
09/04/10	Otis Pike Wilderness Visitor Center Smith Point County Park, William Floyd Parkway South Families can learn about the ocean beach dynamics and go on a nature walk. Must be able to walk on sand. Bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.
09/04/10	Books of Wonder 18 W. 18th Street The Off-Broadway hit John Tartaglia's "ImaginOcean" is celebrating the birthday of one of its stars. Dorsel is turning 4 years old, and his best friends and co-stars Tank and Bubbles, along with the rest of the "ImaginOcean" cast, will celebrate his big day with songs, story time, and birthday cake.
09/04/10	Grand Central Terminal 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Kids (ages 7 and up) and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this world famous train station. To win, you'll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars, find TV celebs in the food court, and more. Advance purchase required at www.watsonadventures.com.
09/04/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Celebrate the annual West Indian American Carnival with a special parade for kids. Parade starts at Kingston Avenue and St. John's and processes to the Brooklyn Museum.
09/04/10	Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Explore Wildflower Island, a unique, 2-acre refuge that is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers. Reservations are required.
09/04/10 through 09/06/10	New York Botanical Garden Bronx River Parkway, exit 7W and Fordham Road Discover the Global Gardens, the diverse collections of vegetables from Korea, the Caribbean, Italy, Ireland, and China, created and maintained by community volunteers. Create a cultural craft to take home and sample ethnic recipes prepared by the Global Gardeners using ingredients harvested from their gardens.
09/04/10	Parkway Field Marble Avenue See a popular film on the big screen. Presented in partnership with the Village of Pleasantville.
09/04/10	Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road The Center's staff will read "Applesauce Season," by Eden Lipson. The story will be available for purchase in the Farm Store at a 25% discount.
09/04/10	Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Learn how to make a backyard clubhouse or an emergency shelter and then climb in and find out if it can survive a sudden rainstorm.
09/04/10	Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and121 South Gaze through telescopes for stars. Meet in the parking lot. Weather permitting. Cloud date: September 11.
09/04/10	Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Route 35 Go on a tour led by a park horticulturist and get a lesson in history.
09/04/10	Lenoir Nature Preserve 19 Dudley Street Search for migrating insects like dragonflies and butterflies and see what fall flowers are at the preserve.
09/04/10	Lenoir Nature Preserve 19 Dudley Street Play nature games, take a short hike and go through the low ropes course.
09/04/10	Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 See the work of artists Will Kefauver, Hillary and Gabriel Ceslov.
09/04/10	Atlantis Marine World 431 East Main Street During this snorkel adventure, kids will help Captain Poseidon locate missing treasure. While searching the lagoon, view tropical fish from all around the world. Afterwards, walk away with some booty ? a $2 game card and a pirate eye patch featuring the aquarium's own Jolly Poseidon. Call for reservations. Space limited.
09/04/10	240 Snake Hollow Road One of the nation's premier equestrian shows returns this year, featuring jumping competitions, more than 70 boutiques, pony rides and zoo animals, an international food court and other special attractions. Check the website for this year's schedule. Those who cannot attend the competition in person can see the event on television on WVVH-TV. Through September 5.
09/04/10	Penguin Rep 7 Crickettown Road Travel by train, steamer and elephant through typhoons and against the clock as Phileas Fogg and his trusty servant race around the globe to win a bet. The show has been described as "smart enough to make sophisticated adults laugh out loud and shamelessly silly enough to keep children entertained."
09/04/10	Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT The Bad Boys of Boston are hitting the road for an 18-city U.S. tour this summer with the Cocked, Locked, Ready To Rock Tour. With special guest The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. 8pm. $185 & $135.
09/04/10	Philipsburg Manor 381 North Broadway (Route 9) Explore the history and culture of the area's Native American residents with folk tales, songs, and storytelling, a participatory presentation of traditional Native American dance, plus open-hearth cooking demonstrations, games, live music, and hands-on craft activities for children. Susan McLellan Plaisted will demonstrate Native American cooking and medicine making. Arthur Kermss will demonstrate wampum-making and treenware (wooden bowls and utensils). Geordanes of Irvington will provide picnic food.
09/04/10 through 09/06/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Featured county fair events include pie-eating contests, three-legged races, baking contests and of course, our famous Pig Races and the return of the Advance Weekly Entertainment AWE Rock Stage. Enjoy Carnival contests and games, amusement rides, live music and traditional demonstrations and exhibits; included with all day admission.
09/04/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Featured county fair events include pie-eating contests, three-legged races, baking contests and the famous Pig Races.Enjoy Carnival contests and games, amusement rides, live music and traditional demonstrations and exhibits; included with all day admission.
09/04/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Sketch and paint water lilies and other wonders of the aquatic garden at its peak. Hints provided by Claude Monet's layers of luscious color.
09/04/10	Waterside Plaza East River between 25th and 29th Streets Curious Frog brings a modern twist to this classic comedy by placing it on a college campus during a fraternity/sorority scavenger hunt.
09/04/10	historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Staten Island?s largest family event ?the Richmond County Fair at Historic Richmond Town has returned and is marking its 31st Anniversary! This annual celebration, which is expecting more than 20,000 visitors, is a sponsored by Time Warner Cable. The Staten Island Historical Society along with Time Warner Cable are committed to provide an authentic festival with something for everyone?making this year?s even the most exhilarating fair ever. This year, the Richmond County Fair will span three days?September 4, 5 and 6?and will be filled with exciting family attractions, concerts, rides and our largest selection of the best food and exhibits New York City has to offer. Some of our featured county fair events will be a pie-eating contests, three-legged races, baking contests and of course, our famous Pig Races and the return of the Advance Weekly Entertainment AWE Rock Stage! Enjoy Carnival contests and games, amusement rides, live music and traditional demonstrations and exhibits; included with ALL DAY admission!
09/04/10	Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway Challenge your mind, body, and your friends or family at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Programs foster trust, problem-solving, and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. For ages 8 and up. No open-toed shoes. Registration begins a half hour before each session.
09/04/10	Cunningham Park Parking Lot Union Turnpike and 197th Street Join an after-hours exploration to look for bats, raccoons, owls, and whatever else lurks in the dark. Bring a flashlight.
09/04/10 through 09/06/10	Quassy Amusement Park 2132 Middlebury Road Proceeds from the weekend benefit the campership fund to help send kids to camp.
09/04/10 through 09/05/10	Quassy Amusement Park 2132 Middlebury Road Hundreds of dancers from through New England compete in the 14th Annual Constitution State Feis, taking place at the Lakeside Theatre and patio area. Presented by the Horgan Academy of Irish Dance.
09/04/10 through 09/06/10	Quassy Amusement Park 2132 Middlebury Road Proceeds support of Quassy's reading program.
09/04/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Learn about boats from a variety of countries by exploring objects from the Museum?s collection, and design your own carranca boat figurehead to take home.
09/04/10	Grand Army Plaza Prospect Park West and Grand Army Plaza Rent bicycles for the whole family from Bike and Roll kiosks. Explore the cultural offerings in the heart of Brooklyn and the unique small businesses nearby.
09/04/10	Brooklyn Yard Warehouse and Sidewalk , 50 North 3rd between Berry and Wythe Enjoy an open-air, North Carolina-style pig roast party with live music. Advance tickets required.
09/04/10	Leonard Library 81 Devoe Street Kids with and without disabilities enjoy stories, music and crafts.
09/04/10	Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive In this 45-minute film, students explore the last great frontier on earth, the sea, with "Spin" National Geographic's animated globe-on-the-go. Study the world's four great oceans and explore the Great Barrier Reef near Australia. Close-ups with sharks, whales, and dolphins are featured, as well as a visit to an aquatic park. Narrated by Dudley Moore.
09/04/10	the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center 830 Springs Fireplace Road Spatter it! Drip it! Discover how famous artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner invented new ways of painting. Explore their art and studio, and then drip and pour paint onto huge paintings outdoors on the spectacular grounds of their home.
09/04/10	West Side Family Center 63 W. 92nd Street Parents and kids will get a first-hand look inside this academy and their fall after-school program with a live demonstration, food tasting, activities for kids, special guests, and more. Space is limited; RSVP suggested. Proceeds will benefit The Association To Benefit Children.
09/04/10	Sony Wonder Technology Lab High Definition Theater 56th Street and Madison Avenue Watch "Lan's Trip To China" and "Rain or Shine." Children must be accompanied by an adult.
09/04/10	IFC Center 323 Sixth Avenue at W. 3rd Street A new assortment of the best animated and live action films from around the world, featuring musical and narrative works from the USA, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and more. Recommended for ages 3-8.
09/04/10	Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo Chapman Boulevard See September 1.
09/04/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/04/10	Linden Park 41st Avenue and 103rd Street Join a trained walking instructor on an hour-long walk through Linden Park. Enjoy the great outdoors, meet new people, and get a great workout. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
09/04/10	USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows Park, Queens Watch top tennis stars compete for the coveted title of US Open Champion in the third round of this tournament.
09/04/10	Fort Totten Park Visitor's Center 212th Street and Bell Boulevard Get creative with all that Mother Nature has to offer. Learn about the natural environment and how to use it to spark your artistic side.
09/04/10	Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon Boulevard Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil more than 450 years ago. Self-defense techniques are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music.
09/04/10	Fort Totten Park Visitor's Center 212th Street and Bell Boulevard Explore the 19th century fortress that helped protect New York City's harbor from possible naval attack, and learn about the history of Willet's Point.
09/04/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch your favorite tennis stars as they continue to compete in the third round of this tournament.
09/04/10	Queens Library-Central branch 89-11 Merrick Boulevard Discover a wild and amazing world under the guidance of Central Library's acclaimed Discovery Team. Children will do awesome experiments, learn something new, and enjoy an hour of educational fun at this wonderful weekly lab.
09/04/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Compare the changes in temperature caused by differing levels of carbon dioxide, learn about climate change, and find out how you can help our Earth.
09/04/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Felix the catfish and Pinky piranha are out playing a dangerous game of hide-and-go-seek in their home, the Amazon River. Help them hide from the fisherman who is trying to catch them and learn about the animals and fish of the Amazon River region.
09/04/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Create a colorful bird feeder so the museum's bird friends have something to eat during the winter. While supplies last.
09/04/10	Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road Popular music of the Civil War period will be performed. Visitors can learn traditional 1800s contra-dancing and listen to the sounds of a Brass Military Band. Historic baseball matches will be played daily as part of the festivities.
09/04/10	Kennedy Plaza Park Avenue Fresh fruit, vegetables, organic bread, fish, glass-bottled milk, cooking demonstrations, tastings, and more.
09/04/10	Bethpage State Park 99 Quaker Meeting House Road Meet at the grass island in the picnic area parking lot. Helmets and eye protection required. For more information, call 631-421-6131.
09/04/10	Sagamore Hill 20 Sagamore Hill Road Author Heather Worthington will read her recently published book, which is available for purchase. A book signing and craft project will follow.
09/04/10	Skate Safe America 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Road Hosted by the Long Island Roller Rebels, this is an invitational tournament featuring 12 bouts between eight teams from all over New York. For more information, visit www.longislandrollerrebels.com.
09/04/10	Hoffman Center 6000 Northern Boulevard Guided nature walk along five miles of trails. Meet at 12:50 pm. No pets or children younger than 10. Takes place rain or shine.
09/04/10	Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell Ocean Parkway Real Diamond, the Neal Diamond tribute band, will perform hits like "Cracklin Rosie" and "Sweet Caroline."
09/04/10	Sea Cliff Children's half-mile and 1-mile races precede the 5K through this scenic Victorian area. Hosted by SCO Family of Services, formerly St. Christopher-Ottilie.
09/04/10	Seaford Train Station Sunrise Highway and Jackson Avenue Arts and crafts, antiques, and food will be available for sale, among other merchandise. For more information, call 631-724-5966 or visit www.showtiques.com.
09/04/10	Maritime Aquarium 10 North Water Street Experience close encounters with crabs, fish, lobsters and other diverse marine life. Participate in collecting and examining animals from all levels of the water column. Reservations recommended however walk-up tickets will be sold, space permitting. The cruises depart from the dock outside the Aquarium's IMAX movie theater. Purchase tickets online or call 203-852-0700, ext. 2206.
09/05/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway See stilt walkers, rhythm masters, King and Queen of the Bands competition, live music and more.
09/05/10	McCarren Park Bedford and Driggs, and Lorimer and North 12th Play kickball and raise funds to feed the hungry.
09/05/10	Citibank Park 3 Court House Drive LI Ducks vs. Bridgeport; Watch a minor league baseball game featuring the Long Island Ducks at Citibank Park. See website for ticket prices and special events. www.liducks.com
09/05/10	Suffern Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Avenue Check out over 100 vendors plus music, food, and entertainment for all ages.
09/05/10	Water Taxi Beach - South Street Seaport For the past 6 years, Temple Movement, founded by resident DJ Rubin Toro (a mainstay on 98.7 Kiss FM) has been the City's biggest underground dance party. This summer, Toro is bringing Temple Movement to Water Taxi Beach South Street Seaport Expect the essence of the past with the music and feeling of Paradise Garage, Loft, Shelter and more of the clubs from back in the day with a twist of today. Beach opens at 1:00pm. Entertainment starts at 4:00pm. Admission: $10*, beginning at 7:00pm. 21+ after 7:00pm.
09/05/10	Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road A magical story of two sisters who move to the country, find a protector in the form of a forest spirit who resembles an enormous bunny rabbit, and take an enchanted journey on the multilegged Catbus. Rated G.
09/05/10	Citi Field 12301 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing Meadows Visit the clubhouse, field and dugout, production areas, press box, suite levels, and the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum. Reservations required.
09/05/10	Sailors Haven Visitor Center By ferry via the Sayville Ferry Service Families can discover horseshoe crabs, whales, learn about the history of Fire Island, take a stroll along the beach or go seining in the bay.
09/05/10	Sailors Haven Visitor Center By ferry via the Sayville Ferry Service Kids ages 5-7 listen to stories about the seashore environment abd crate a craft to take home. Learn about whales, horseshoe crabs, deer, turtles, birds, trees or the stars.
09/05/10	Watch Hill Visitor Center By Ferry from Patchogue via the Davis Park Ferry The Rangers lead this walk through Watch Hill's nature trail. Famileis can learn about the range of habitats and wildlife found on Fire Island, and how they support the barrier island's ecosystem.
09/05/10	Beczak Environmental Education Center 35 Alexander Street Catch fish and other remarkable Hudson River creatures by wading into the river and dragging a 30? net through the water. Led by Beczak educators, rain or shine. Waterproof overalls for all sizes will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
09/05/10	Boscobel House and Gardens 1601 Route 9D See "The Taming of the Shrew."
09/05/10	Skyport Marina East 23rd Street and the FDR Drive Enjoy brunch as you sail aboard The Kimberly's 75-foot private yacht for a scenic cruise along the Hudson River with stunning views of the many bridges that cross the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn, the lower Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Reservations are required.
09/05/10	Trinity Church Broadway at Wall Street in Lower Manhattan September is coming and for many families that means a new school year will begin! On Sunday, September 5, 2010 Trinity Church will be celebrating and blessing the beginning of another school year. Students-- preschool through adult-- and teachers are asked to bring the backpacks and school supplies that they will use for the school year to the 11:15 AM service. A blessing will be offered that will lift up children, students, and teachers of all ages in a show of appreciation and support of their commitment to learning. About Trinity Wall Street - Trinity Wall Street (www.trinitywallstreet.org) is a safe community of faith where you are welcome, regardless of faith, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Not to put too fine a point on it: All Are Welcome. As an parish within the Episcopal Church?s Diocese of New York, we pursue God's love and truth through Scripture, tradition, and reason. Our ethos values patience and tolerance, and generous participation in the cultural life of the world...for a world of good. The principle places of worship within the parish in downtown Manhattan are Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street, and St. Paul's Chapel at Broadway and Fulton Street. For more information please contact Rev. Matt Heyd at 212-602-0710 or by email at mheyd@trinitywallstreet.org.
09/05/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Take a guided tour of the gardens and grounds, and learn about the treasures on the Nature Center's 33 acres. Trail maps are provided.
09/05/10	Theater for the New City 155 First Ave. at E. 10th St. "Bright Images, " written by Ken Gaertner, directed by Mark Bloom, set and lighting design by Mark Bloom. Sunday, September 5 at 7:00 PM, Johnson Theater. "Bright Images" is a piercing rendition of a woman going mad and her unexpected salvation. A brother tries to save his sister Alicia's sight and sanity in rural America. It's hopeless until a blind woman comes on the scene and what is envisioned in her cloudy landscape softens the searing images that torment Alicia. An unusual and compelling play. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
09/05/10	Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and a variety of other products while supporting local farmers.
09/05/10	Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 See the work of artists Will Kefauver, Hillary and Gabriel Ceslov.
09/05/10	Atlantis Marine World 431 East Main Street During this snorkel adventure, kids will help Captain Poseidon locate missing treasure. While searching the lagoon, view tropical fish from all around the world. Afterwards, walk away with some booty ? a $2 game card and a pirate eye patch featuring the aquarium's own Jolly Poseidon. Call for reservations. Space limited.
09/05/10	Boscobel House and Gardens 1601 Route 9D See "The Taming of the Shrew."
09/05/10	Theater for the New City 155 First Ave. at E. 10th St. "One Drop" by Andrea Fulton, directed by Ward Nixon. Sunday, Sept 5 at 5:00 PM and at 7:00 PM, Community Theater. Running time: 100 minutes. $15. (world premiere) Charley Cade appears to belong to one race yet chooses to identify with another. Cast off in Louisiana in the late 1800's by the affluent part of his family, he is raised by those with which he becomes most comfortable. And there is no turning back, or is there? Power, control, love, faith and fear all collide as unwittingly, Charley's choice calls into question not only his values and loyalties but also those of most everyone he encounters. Based on a true story. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
09/05/10	240 Snake Hollow Road One of the nation's premier equestrian shows returns this year, featuring jumping competitions, more than 70 boutiques, pony rides and zoo animals, an international food court and other special attractions. Check the website for this year's schedule. Those who cannot attend the competition in person can see the event on television on WVVH-TV. Through September 5.
09/05/10	Penguin Rep 7 Crickettown Road Travel by train, steamer and elephant through typhoons and against the clock as Phileas Fogg and his trusty servant race around the globe to win a bet. The show has been described as "smart enough to make sophisticated adults laugh out loud and shamelessly silly enough to keep children entertained."
09/05/10	Tenafly Nature Center 313 Hudson Avenue Participants will learn about the history of apple cultivation then help to make fresh cider using the Center's apple press. Rain or shine. No strollers allowed.
09/05/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Featured county fair events include pie-eating contests, three-legged races, baking contests and the famous Pig Races.Enjoy Carnival contests and games, amusement rides, live music and traditional demonstrations and exhibits; included with all day admission.
09/05/10	Audubon Center Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue This is the month migration gets into full swing, with adult and juvenile birds returning from their nesting grounds to the tropics. Warblers, flycatchers, sparrows, nighthawks and hummingbirds will pass through the park on their way south. Led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
09/05/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Sketch and paint water lilies and other wonders of the aquatic garden at its peak. Hints provided by Claude Monet's layers of luscious color.
09/05/10	Philipsburg Manor 381 North Broadway (Route 9) Explore the history and culture of the area's Native American residents with folk tales, songs, and storytelling, a participatory presentation of traditional Native American dance, plus open-hearth cooking demonstrations, games, live music, and hands-on craft activities for children. Susan McLellan Plaisted will demonstrate Native American cooking and medicine making. Arthur Kermss will demonstrate wampum-making and treenware (wooden bowls and utensils). Geordanes of Irvington will provide picnic food.
09/05/10	Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives 196 Blaisdell Road Learn about local heroes from around Rockland County. Exhibit runs through November 7. Group visits by appointment.
09/05/10	Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway Challenge your mind, body, and your friends or family at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Programs foster trust, problem-solving, and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. For ages 8 and up. No open-toed shoes. Registration begins a half hour before each session.
09/05/10	Travers Park 78th Street between 34th Avenue and Northern Boulevard Streets around the park will be blocked off to traffic and open as active play space for the community.
09/05/10	Noguchi Museum 32-37 Vernon Boulevard Families can drop in to the Noguchi Museum's studio to work with clay.
09/05/10	Queens Museum of Art Flushing Meadows Corona Park The museum expands its regular family art workshop and engages participants in a roster of studio art, family-designed gallery tours, and live music and dance performances, inspired by the museum's permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Free refreshments included.
09/05/10	BRUCE MUSEUM One Museum Drive Meet at southern (2nd) concession stand. Bring binoculars. Greenwich beach pass required for entry to park. For information, call (203)413-6756.
09/05/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Shake things up with physics and chemistry basics and make your own ice cream.
09/05/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Celebrate the Caribbean Carnival, learn about the Labor Day parade, and look at traditional head dresses from different Caribbean islands. Plus, create your own head dress to take home.
09/05/10	Grand Army Plaza Prospect Park West and Grand Army Plaza Rent bicycles for the whole family from Bike and Roll kiosks. Explore the cultural offerings in the heart of Brooklyn and the unique small businesses nearby.
09/05/10	Governors Island 10 South Street Take the free ferry to spend a day on the island and enjoy the various types of foods.
09/05/10	Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue Learn to play chess with chess sets and boards provided.
09/05/10	Nassau County Museum of Art One Museum Drive Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1pm docent-led family walk-through of the main exhibition and, beginning at 1:30pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries.
09/05/10	Children's Museum of the Arts 182 Lafayette Street Kids 4 and up can organize and glue different textured materials, then roll ink onto a collagraph and pull a print.
09/05/10	IFC Center 323 Sixth Avenue at W. 3rd Street A new assortment of the best animated and live action films from around the world, featuring musical and narrative works from the USA, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and more. Recommended for ages 3-8.
09/05/10	Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo Chapman Boulevard See September 1.
09/05/10	Watch Hill Visitor Center By Ferry from Patchogue via the Davis Park Ferry See Septemper 1.
09/05/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/05/10	Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway Tulip trees are the tallest trees in New York City. Learn about the "Alley Giant," the largest tulip tree on Long Island.
09/05/10	USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows Park, Queens Watch top tennis stars compete for the coveted title. The men continue their third round of competition as the women enter their fourth.
09/05/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch your favorite tennis stars as they compete for the trophy.
09/05/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Compare the changes in temperature caused by differing levels of carbon dioxide, learn about climate change, and find out how you can help our Earth.
09/05/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Felix the catfish and Pinky piranha are out playing a dangerous game of hide-and-go-seek in their home, the Amazon River. Help them hide from the fisherman who is trying to catch them and learn about the animals and fish of the Amazon River region.
09/05/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Create a colorful bird feeder so the museum's bird friends have something to eat during the winter. While supplies last.
09/05/10	Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road Popular music of the Civil War period will be performed. Visitors can learn traditional 1800s contra-dancing and listen to the sounds of a Brass Military Band. Historic baseball matches will be played daily as part of the festivities.
09/05/10	Seaford Train Station Sunrise Highway and Jackson Avenue Arts and crafts, antiques, and food will be available for sale, among other merchandise. For more information, call 631-724-5966 or visit www.showtiques.com.
09/05/10	Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach Jones Beach State Park Bring water shoes to explore the bay and discover the animals that call it home. Reservation required.
09/05/10	Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell Ocean Parkway Get your salsa and merengue on, along with every other type of Latin dance.
09/05/10	Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Road Part of the garden tour series; begins at the Beech Tree House.
09/05/10	Bethpage State Park 99 Quaker Meeting House Road Meadowbrook Polo Club offers competitive polo matches of different domestic and international teams. Bring a picnic lunch. Glass items, pets, and alcohol are not permitted.
09/05/10	Glen Cove Village Square Glen Street and Bridge Street Locally produced foods, bakery items, and handmade crafts will be available for purchase.
09/06/10	Flatbush Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue An annual event featuring costume bands, masqueraders, moko jumbies, floats, live music, refreshments and more.
09/06/10	Citibank Park 3 Court House Drive LI Ducks vs. Bridgeport; Watch a minor league baseball game featuring the Long Island Ducks at Citibank Park. See website for ticket prices and special events. www.liducks.com
09/06/10	Riverview Nursery School 150 Piermont Avenue Relax with other parents and their infants, ask questions, share insights and make friends. Gain information about your growing baby and issues important to you and your family. To RSVP, call or e-mail Katie Berry at askkatie@gmail.com.
09/06/10	USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows Park, Queens Watch top tennis stars compete in the fourth round of this tournament.
09/06/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch top tennis stars compete in the fourth round of this tournament.
09/06/10	Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Route 35 Search for rare and unique items.
09/06/10	Philipsburg Manor 381 North Broadway (Route 9) Explore the history and culture of the area's Native American residents with folk tales, songs, and storytelling, a participatory presentation of traditional Native American dance, plus open-hearth cooking demonstrations, games, live music, and hands-on craft activities for children. Susan McLellan Plaisted will demonstrate Native American cooking and medicine making. Arthur Kermss will demonstrate wampum-making and treenware (wooden bowls and utensils). Geordanes of Irvington will provide picnic food.
09/06/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Featured county fair events include pie-eating contests, three-legged races, baking contests and the famous Pig Races.Enjoy Carnival contests and games, amusement rides, live music and traditional demonstrations and exhibits; included with all day admission.
09/06/10	Commander Boat Haverstraw Marina Enjoy a two hour cruise as you sail north past Stony Point Lighthouse, Verplanck, Tomkins Cove and Peekskill before turning at the Bear Mountain Bridge and sailing back to Haverstraw Marina.
09/06/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Explore the fascinating world of digital and traditional film photography. Bring together all that you have learned in seminars one and two and take it a step further with an overview of the use of Adobe Photoshop. Seminar registrants will also take part in a portrait photo shoot using natural lighting. Free for members, $10 per session for non-members. Pre-registration required. To register, call (718) 351-1611 x 240 or 236. Seminars are appropriate for ages 15 and up. Please bring a camera of your choosing if you wish to take a photo of our model .
09/06/10	Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue Run to raise money to support JumpStart at the JCC, a preschool program for children with special needs. After the walk there will be classic field races and the grand opening of the JCC's new mini-golf course. Event held rain or shine. For more information, call Nancy Schiffman at 203-487-0941, visit www.Stamfordjcc.org or e-mail nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org.
09/06/10	Alley Pond Park Adventure Center Enter at Winchester Boulevard, under the Grand Central Parkway Challenge your mind, body, and your friends or family at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Programs foster trust, problem-solving, and team-building while providing outdoor recreational fun. For ages 8 and up. No open-toed shoes. Registration begins a half hour before each session.
09/06/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Dyker Library 8202 13th Avenue Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories. Plus, earn free books by reading.
09/06/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Clarendon Library 2035 Nostrand Avenue Play with toys and hear stories. Plus, earn free books by reading.
09/06/10	Brooklyn Public Library Windsor Terrace Branch 160 East Fifth Street Stop by after school to get free help from trained adult volunteers.
09/06/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Leonard Library Branch 81 Devoe Street Cuddle up for stories and activities.
09/06/10	Queens Zoo 53-51 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Whether they're high-fiving their keepers, showing off their dives, or catching fish on the fly, the zoo's aquatic acrobats love to impress a crowd.
09/06/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 A wonderful form of exercise and relaxation for the expectant mom. Practice physical postures for strength & flexibility, breathing techniques for relaxation, pelvic floor work. Build trust, confidence, and pleasure in the body's wisdom. FREE first class!
09/06/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 A warm, safe, and understanding community environment for regaining physical strength, and connecting to inner resources of calm and ease. FREE first class! Advised that mommies gain medical clearance before returning to physical activity-typically 4 weeks after vaginal delivery and longer after c-section.
09/06/10	Bryant Park Chess Area Sixth Avenue between 40th-41st Streets Chess and backgammon game boards are available for a small fee.
09/06/10	Central Park Zoo Fifth Avenue at 64th Street Visit the Polar Circle to watch the zoo's penguins during their daily feeding.
09/06/10	IFC Center 323 Sixth Avenue at W. 3rd Street A new assortment of the best animated and live action films from around the world, featuring musical and narrative works from the USA, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and more. Recommended for ages 3-8.
09/06/10	Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo Chapman Boulevard See September 1.
09/06/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/06/10	30th Avenue between 29th and 41st Streets Bring the family out to this street fair for a day of fun before school starts.
09/06/10	Global Harmony House 46 S. Middle Neck Road Learn the art of meditation and its benefits for one's attitude and well-being. Course includes eight sessions; reservation required.
09/06/10	Seaford Train Station Sunrise Highway and Jackson Avenue Arts and crafts, antiques, and food will be available for sale, among other merchandise. For more information, call 631-724-5966 or visit www.showtiques.com.
09/06/10	American Legion Hall - Plainview 115 Southern Parkway Learn Israeli folk dancing in a group setting with teachers Ellen Golann and Sid Fidelman. beginners class at 9am; intermediate class at 10am.
09/07/10	Mary Ann Hall's Music for Children P.O. Box 3457 Come to open houses throughout Fairfield County and travel around the world of music. Check the website for times and locations.Older children explore lesson in piano, recorder, and ukulele. Meet faculty; discuss philosophy. Enroll in Fall classes for birth to age 13. To RSVP, call 203-854-9797.
09/07/10	Little Bay Park Bell Boulevard and the Cross Island Parkway Beat the stress of returning to school with an afternoon of fun activities, including games, rides, craft projects, and giveaways.
09/07/10	Parent Sense, Inc. The Cupcake Corner, 61 New Hyde Park Road Parent Sense, Inc. is holding this two-hour class for parents or parents-to-be, which focuses on what gear parents need, getting two on a schedule, how to feed and burp two at the same time, what type of help you need, what a typical day is like, getting them to sleep, etc. For those 14 weeks pregnant and up. All are welcome! Held the first Tuesday of the month.
09/07/10	Freeport Recreation Center 130 East Merrick Road The non-profit organization Operation Splash, (Stop Polluting Littering And Save Harbors) meets the first Tuesday of the month to discuss how families can help protect the Long Island water environment and stop waterfront pollution.Kids must be 15 and over to go on the boat, where they will remove debris from the waterways and shoreline. Those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in clean-ups.
09/07/10	Glen Island Park Weyman Avenue Get a full body workout by combining power walking, body toning, strength and flexibility exercises using both the environment and the stroller while children enjoy songs and activities. Registration is required.
09/07/10	Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W. 73rd Street Playgroups are open to children and their caregivers (no nannies). Young preschoolers ages 2-3½ can attend an On My Own drop-off playgroup. Activities include circle time, art, stories, and active time in the indoor playground. One free session per family.
09/07/10	Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W. 73rd Street This program teaches children the Mandarin language and culture in an immersive setting through hands-on activities. Age-appropriate playgroups for babies and toddlers, accompanied by an adult; On My Own playgroups for preschoolers; and afterschool classes for kids ages 3-8. One free class per family.
09/07/10	Long Island City School of Ballet 44-02 23rd Street, Studio 216 The Long Island City School of Ballet is offering free trial classes during the first week of its Fall 2010 semester. Classes available in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and sports dance. Reservations suggested.
09/07/10	Hopper House 82 North Broadway Guest artists offer tips and ideas and help guide students through art projects at this weekly art club. Participants can bring their favorite sketch pad and pencils or use materials provided by Hopper House. Pre-registration is requested.
09/07/10	Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Avenue Parents, grandparents and other caregivers learn infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Other discussion topics include infant safety, how to child-proof your home and injury prevention.
09/07/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Children entering kindergarden are invited to stop by for stories and a craft. Preregistration is required with any Rockland County Library System card.
09/07/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Toddlers are invited for stories and songs.
09/07/10	The International Culinary Center 462 Broadway 3 hours of hands-on instruction plus 1 hour dinner. Our Master Class series continues with a wonderful and rare opportunity: an evening of hands-on learning with culinary legend and Dean of Special Programs at The French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pépin. A charming, witty, and inspiring instructor, Pépin will share with you the master techniques of a truly great kitchen veteran as you cook your way through one of his time-seasoned menus. You'll start off with scallops Grenobloise, dressed with lemon rind, capers, and croutons, before making a delicious chicken suprêmes, with mushroom sauce and Pépin's garlic and apricot spiked tapenade, and asparagus with chorizo. To round out the menu, you will finish up with elegant simplicity at its best: warm chocolate cake with an apricot-cognac sauce. More than just bragging rights of having cooked with Jacques Pépin, you will walk away with new skills and some fantastic recipes to add to your entertaining and what's-for-dinner-arsenal.
09/07/10	Bedford Hills Community House 74 Main Street Audition for Bedford Community Theatre's presentation of "Gypsy," the tuneful musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Performances will be in November. All performers should come prepared to sing and dressed to move. Bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided. Request an audition time slot by contacting catetesta@hotmail.com.
09/07/10	Flat Rock Brook Nature Association 443 Van Nostrand Avenue Join others for a 2-3 mile hike at sunset. Meet at the parking lot gazebo.
09/07/10	Flat Rock Brook Nature Association 443 Van Nostrand Avenue Join others for a 2-3 mile hike at sunset. Meet at the parking lot gazebo.
09/07/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street A mystery reader from Wave Hill's staff will share a story with budding young naturalists. Meet some of the 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.
09/07/10	JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Road Get up-to-date information on nursing: benefits, new beginning, overcoming breastfeeding obstacles and weaning. Presented by La Leche League. Stay for the New Mommy Tea at noon.
09/07/10	Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy getting a macrame craft. Younger children can participate with their own age-appropriate craft.
09/07/10	Neighborhood Holistic 115 West 128th Street Children participate at their own level by singing, moving, chanting, listening, and exploring musical instruments. Parents and caregivers participate with the children and receive music development information about their child.
09/07/10	Barnes & Noble at 86th Street 150 E. 86th Street at Lexington Avenue A talk, Q&A, and book signing with the authors, Norah O'Donnell and Geoff Tracy.
09/07/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. Advanced registration required.
09/07/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road 3 and 4 years olds with caregiver gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group through stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes. Advance registration is required.
09/07/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. Advance registration is required.
09/07/10 through 09/08/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Explore the fascinating world of digital and traditional film photography. Bring together all that you have learned in seminars one and two and take it a step further with an overview of the use of Adobe Photoshop. Seminar registrants will also take part in a portrait photo shoot using natural lighting. Free for members, $10 per session for non-members. Pre-registration required. To register, call (718) 351-1611 x 240 or 236. Seminars are appropriate for ages 15 and up. Please bring a camera of your choosing if you wish to take a photo of our model .
09/07/10	Greenwich Public Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Speaker: Ami Klin, Ph.D. Director, Autism Program, Yale Child Study Center, Harris Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine. Register online at www.greenhosp.org or call (203) 863-3627.
09/07/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Brooklyn Heights Library 280 Cadman Plaza West Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. Plus, earn free books by reading.
09/07/10	Brooklyn Public Library Bedford Branch 496 Franklin Avenue Engage in interactive play and enjoy stories. Plus, earn free books by reading.
09/07/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Mapleton Branch 1702 60th Street Play with toys and listen to popular stories. Plus, earn free books by reading.
09/07/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 A perfect blend of work-out and bliss-out to help any parent unwind deeply. Special attention to safe and effective alignment in poses, breathing, and challenging the capacity to find pleasure in each moment. FREE first class!
09/07/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 Intergenerational exercise, fun & relaxation! An opportunity to explore the body, quiet the mind, and be with family in a truly unique way. FREE first class!
09/07/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 Intergenerational exercise, fun & relaxation! An opportunity to explore the body, quiet the mind, and be with family in a truly unique way. FREE first class!
09/07/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 A perfect blend of work-out and bliss-out to help any parent unwind deeply. Special attention to safe and effective alignment in poses, breathing, and challenging the capacity to find pleasure in each moment. FREE first class!
09/07/10	Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive This 56-minute Nova film explains how amber (fossilized plant and tree resin) reveals the secrets of prehistoric life. Narrated by David Attenborough.
09/07/10	Freeport Recreation Center 130 East Merrick Road SPLASH stands for Stop Polluting Littering And Save Harbors. Learn how you can help protect the Long Island environment and get information on volunteering.
09/07/10	Prenatal Yoga Center 251 West 72nd Street, 2F Breastfeeding moms can share the joys, concerns, and challenges of breastfeeding. The circle offers a clinical yet warm approach to breastfeeding today.
09/07/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Learn the appropriate age for your child to begin preschool, what programs are available, and how to observe a preschool.
09/07/10	Nature Preserve 440 Montauk Highway Located along the Connetquot River, the arboretum contains more than 690 acres of meadows, centennial oaks, and brightly colored nature walks among rhododendron and swamp cypress. Don't miss the Pinetum-it has one of Long Island's largest collections of fir, spruce, pine, and hemlock. The arboretum is also home to many varieties of bird species. For information on classes and programs, visit www.bcahs.net. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. Price: FREE
09/07/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/07/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch top tennis stars compete for the coveted title. The men continue in their fourth round as the women enter their quarterfinals.
09/07/10	Queens Library-Astoria branch 14-01 Astoria Boulevard Homework help for elementary and junior high school students on a weekly basis.
09/07/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Create a colorful bird feeder so the museum's bird friends have something to eat during the winter. While supplies last.
09/07/10	Westchester Sandbox Theatre 931c East Boston Post Road Audition for "Urinetown."
09/07/10	Paddle Wheel Queen SkyPort Marina, 23rd St. & FDR Drive Aboard the Multi-Level | Climate-Controlled PADDLE WHEEL QUEEN. Docking from the SkyPort Marina, 23rd Street & FDR Drive; East Side of Manhattan. From 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Arrive on Time - Don?t Miss The Boat! 3 Levels to Party! NYC's Elite DJ's spin the Best of 80's, 90's & Today. Sail alongside the Statue of Liberty & the Amazing NY Skyline ~COMPLIMENTARY HORS D'OEUVRES~ TICKETS ARE $35. GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE. 21 & Over || ID a Must || Trendy Attire. For Info, Call: 917-567-7459 or email events@nypartycruise.com Or visit www.nypartycruise.com
09/08/10	Queens Library: Queensboro Hill Branch 60-05 Main Street We'll have fingerplays, songs and stories for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers.
09/08/10	Queens Library - Howard Beach branch 92-06 156 Avenue Join the Queens Library every Wednesday for some friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games. Snacks are provided.
09/08/10	Water Taxi Beach - South Street Seaport Blend of house mixed with classic disco like only Jellybean can do. Beach opens at 4:00pm. Average admission: $10, beginning at 8:00pm. Varies depending upon special guest artists. 21+ after 8:00pm.
09/08/10	Kid's Kingdom 121 West Nyack Rd Lango Kids invites children and their parents to participate try a Spanish immersion class. Kids will learn Spanish through fun and interactive activities, music, movement, and arts & crafts. Class size is limited; pre-registration is requested.
09/08/10	Barnes & Noble - Manhasset 1542 Northern Boulevard Learn the basics of sign language.
09/08/10	Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W. 73rd Street This program teaches children the Mandarin language and culture in an immersive setting through hands-on activities. Age-appropriate playgroups for babies and toddlers, accompanied by an adult; On My Own playgroups for preschoolers; and afterschool classes for kids ages 3-8. One free class per family.
09/08/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Enjoy fall days with walks, live animals, stories and crafts.
09/08/10	Long Island City School of Ballet 44-02 23rd Street, Studio 216 The Long Island City School of Ballet is offering free trial classes during the first week of its Fall 2010 semester. Classes available in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and sports dance. Reservations suggested.
09/08/10	Germonds Presbyterian Church 39 Germonds Road MusicClasses4Kids invites children with their parent or caregiver to a free trial class. Pre-registration is required.
09/08/10	Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy getting a macrame craft. Younger children can participate with their own age-appropriate craft.
09/08/10	Grace Congregational Church 310 West 139th Street Children participate at their own level by singing, moving, chanting, listening, and exploring musical instruments. Parents and caregivers participate with the children and receive music development information about their child.
09/08/10	South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street A toddler play group for children 18 months to 3 years old that includes stories, arts and crafts, music, and free play.
09/08/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road A sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. Advance registration required.
09/08/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Build literacy and social skills through songs,stories, and playtime. Advance registration is required.
09/08/10 through 09/09/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue See demonstrations of open hearth cooking, blacksmithing, and spinning. Try your hand at quill pen writing and old-fashioned games. Explore furnished interiors of buildings from the 1690s through the 1890s. Presented by Time Warner Cable and thanks to the support of Councilman Vincent Ignizio.
09/08/10	Ballpark At Harbor Yard 500 Main Street Doubleheader consisting of two seven-inning games. Second contest begins one-half hour following the conclusion of game one.
09/08/10	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane Learn about camouflage and its importance in nature through crafts, games and experiments. Sign up required.
09/08/10	South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street Stories, arts and crafts, music, and free play provide an interactive and engaging time at this toddler play group.
09/08/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue The Staten Island Region Antique Automobile Club of America rolls onto Center Street of Historic Richmond Town to give visitors a closer look at classic cars from the golden age of the American automobile.
09/08/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Read and discuss selected books covering major periods in history. The collections and historic buildings of Historic Richmond Town will enhance the readers' experience of the time periods. Cost of book is additional.
09/08/10	On-the-Go-ChildCare Learn about their unique service that introduces children to a second language as young as 6 months and offerings in cooking, gymnastics, and little league programs taught by skilled professionals. Registration is required;space is limited.
09/08/10	Montessori International School of New York 105 Eighth Avenue Learn about the school, a non-profit educational, non-denominational and non discriminatory school that offers all the benefits of a top-tier Montessori education to all children?including those from financial backgrounds that might not normally have such an opportunity. Call to make an appointment.
09/08/10	BounceU Farmingdale 101 Carolyn Blvd Bounce back into the school year at our Family Bounce Night from 5:00-7:00p.m.. Bring the whole family down for a fun-filled night on our awesome inflatables. Receive a FREE BounceU backpack for all paid participants. Pizza and drinks can be added for an additional cost. Call for reservations.
09/08/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street An interactive exhibit offering amazing activities with patterns, shapes and sizes. "Find the Beat," "Origami Folds," "Puzzling Shapes" and much more. Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out was produced by the Museum of Life and Science in conjunction with the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative. Through September 20.
09/08/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch top tennis stars compete for the coveted title. The men continue in their fourth round of competition as the women enter their quarterfinals.
09/08/10	Queens Library: Queens Village branch 94-11 217 Street Learn chess basics or sharpen your skills and strategies. Equipment will be provided.
09/08/10	Saint Peter's Church Lexington Ave. at 54th St. Created by the late Edmund Anderson in 1982, these jazz sessions feature artists in the Sanctuary of Saint Peter's Church every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. The concerts last for approximately one hour. A donation of $7 is requested. Ronny Whyte, producer; Joan Uttal Anderson, production consultant.
09/08/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Create a colorful bird feeder so the museum's bird friends have something to eat during the winter. While supplies last.
09/08/10	Merrick Library 2279 Merrick Avenue Books are available for purchase at discount prices.
09/08/10	Elmont Public Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike Children ages 3 1/2 to 5 can enjoy 45 minutes of stories, songs, and a craft. Registration required.
09/08/10	NHL Powered by Reebok 1185 Sixth Ave. at 47th St. Recent rivals at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks are about to face off again, this time on the streets of Manhattan. The reigning Stanley Cup Champions will challenge each other to a live trick shot competition and a rematch on the virtual ice to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world's leading hockey video game franchise, EA SPORTS NHL, and the launch of the latest game, NHL 11, on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 2010. The first 100 fans to purchase NHL 11 from the NHL Powered By Reebok store also will have the opportunity to have their game autographed by Toews and Kane. The schedule is as follows: 2:30-3pm - Toews vs. Kane trick shot competition on 47th St. & Sixth Ave. 3-3:30pm - Toews & Kane autograph session in store. Please note: The first 100 fans to purchase NHL 11 when it goes on sale (10/7/10) at the NHL Powered by Reebok store will obtain a wristband to secure an opportunity to have the game autographed by Kane and Toews at this event. No autographs outside of these 100 can be guaranteed.
09/08/10	North Hempstead Beach Park West Shore Road This five-day festival features games, food, gambling casino, rides, and fireworks on September 12. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
09/08/10	Waterside Plaza East River between 25th and 29th Streets This powerhouse 11-piece band with a full horn section serves up a bowl of funky gumbo and a hearty helping of New Orleans Mardi Gras-flavored blues, funk, rock, R&B, jazz, and gospel music.
09/08/10	Westchester Sandbox Theatre 931c East Boston Post Road Audition for "Urinetown."
09/08/10	Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W. 73rd Street Playgroups are open to children and their caregivers (no nannies). Young preschoolers ages 2-3½ can attend an On My Own drop-off playgroup. Activities include circle time, art, stories, and active time in the indoor playground. One free session per family.
09/09/10	Queens Library - Howard Beach branch 92-06 156 Avenue Bring your child from ages 3-7 to the library to cool out and listen to some great stories.
09/09/10	Wild by Nature 198 Main Street Most parents are clueless about the dangers lurking in your child's school lunch. Join Christie Korth, Holistic Health Counselor and learn some recipes you can make at home. Please call customer service to sign up:631-246-5500
09/09/10	Brooklyn Fencing Center 62 Fourth Street at Hoyt Street, 2nd Floor Check out the space, meet the coaches, and see fencing demonstrations.
09/09/10	Kid's Kingdom 121 West Nyack Rd Lango Kids invites children and their parents to participate try a Mandarin immersion class. Kids will learn Mandarin through fun and interactive activities, music, movement, and arts & crafts. Class size is limited; pre-registration is requested.
09/09/10	Riverview Nursery School 150 Piermont Avenue Relax with other parents and their infants, ask questions, share insights and make friends. Gain information about your growing baby and issues important to you and your family. To RSVP, call or e-mail Katie Berry at askkatie@gmail.com.
09/09/10	Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds 99 Moseman Avenue The theme of this year's fair, "Locally Grown," highlights the contributions of local farms and achievements of local businesses. Sample food and see demonstrations from local chefs and restaurants; see a horse show exhibition, livestock animals, and a tractor parade. Plus, enjoy pie and warermelon eating, nail driving, carnival rides, a variety show, live entertainment, circus acts, a "racing pigs" racetrack and more.
09/09/10	Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W. 73rd Street Playgroups are open to children and their caregivers (no nannies). Young preschoolers ages 2-3½ can attend an On My Own drop-off playgroup. Activities include circle time, art, stories, and active time in the indoor playground. One free session per family.
09/09/10	Long Island City School of Ballet 44-02 23rd Street, Studio 216 The Long Island City School of Ballet is offering free trial classes during the first week of its Fall 2010 semester. Classes available in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and sports dance. Reservations suggested.
09/09/10	Chabad of the Rivertowns 303 Broadway Celebrate Rosh Hashana with interactive and educational activities. All are welcome, regardless of background or affiliation.
09/09/10	Bedford Hills Community House 74 Main Street Audition for Bedford Community Theatre's presentation of "Gypsy," the tuneful musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Performances will be in November. All performers should come prepared to sing and dressed to move. Bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided. Request an audition time slot by contacting catetesta@hotmail.com.
09/09/10	Sacred Heart Church 301 Long Beach Road The feast will open with a 6pm mass followed by an outdoor procession. The festival features Italian food, rides, games, and entertainment.
09/09/10	Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy getting a macrame craft. Younger children can participate with their own age-appropriate craft.
09/09/10	Ballpark At Harbor Yard 500 Main Street Take the family out to the ball game and root, root, root for the home team.
09/09/10	Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue A show about an annual fable-telling contest aboard the Starship Fable. As the crew competes to see who can tell the best fable in five minutes or less, the storytelling goes awry. A cast of seven takes on multiple roles in the 10 fables, while Captain Aesop and First Mate Zyrtec introduce the fable-tellers and provide music and sound effects.
09/09/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Step inside a world filled with the magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing and singing. Reservations required.
09/09/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Sheepshead Bay Library 2636 East 14 th Street Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
09/09/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Mill Basin Branch 2385 Ralph Ave Play Wii Sports or Wii Play and meet new friends.
09/09/10	The Craft Studio 1657 Third Avenue Make a one-of-a-kind, stylish lunch pail - using materials like glitter glue, ribbon, and gems - that will also help the earth. Preregistration required.
09/09/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 Weekly on-going classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evening. See July 7th description. Reminder: first class FREE!
09/09/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 Weekly on-going classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evening. See July 7th description. Reminder: first class FREE!
09/09/10	Happy & Healthy Pediatrics and Wellness Center 77 Jericho Turnpike, #175 On-going class, meets Monday and Thursday evening weekly. See July 6th description!
09/09/10	Go Fish! 220 East 86th Street An instructor will guide you and your child through 45 minutes of music immersion and help you understand the joy of family music making. Space is limited; to RSVP, visit www.ESWSMusicTogether.com.
09/09/10	92nd Street Y 92nd Street at Lexington Avenue Cantorial soloist Karina Zilberman engages families in a warm and welcoming holiday service full of music and storytelling intended to make the spiritual meaning of the holidays come alive for both kids and parents. Preregistration required.
09/09/10	Children's Museum of the Arts 182 Lafayette Street Kids 3 and up design fall leaves to hang on a large collaborative tree sculpture.
09/09/10	American Tap Dance Center 154 Christopher Street, 2nd Floor Meet the ATDF faculty and learn about classes, the Tap City Festival, camps, and the Tap City Youth Ensemble. Take a free sample class. RSVP to Susan Hebach at shebach@atdf.org.
09/09/10	Arthur Ashe Stadium Flushing Meadows Corona Park Watch tennis' top male players compete in the quarterfinals of this tournament.
09/09/10	Queens Library: Flushing branch 41-17 Main Street With Margot Carpenter and Karen Van Outryve, aesthetic realism consultants and poets. Discover what poetry can teach us about the world and ourselves. In Rooms C&D, Lower Level.
09/09/10	Downtown Glen Cove School, Glen, and Bridge Streets Antique and vintage cars will be on display. Benefits Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department.
09/09/10	American Legion Hall - Plainview 115 Southern Parkway Learn international folk line and circle dancing in a group setting with teachers Ellen Golann and Sid Fidelman. Beginners class at 7pm; intermediate class at 8pm.
09/09/10	North Hempstead Beach Park West Shore Road This five-day festival features games, food, gambling casino, rides, and fireworks on September 12. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
09/09/10	Mary Ann Hall's Music for Children P.O. Box 3457 Come to open houses throughout Fairfield County and travel around the world of music. Check the website for times and locations.Older children explore lesson in piano, recorder, and ukulele. Meet faculty; discuss philosophy. Enroll in Fall classes for birth to age 13. To RSVP, call 203-854-9797.
09/09/10	Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W. 73rd Street Playgroups are open to children and their caregivers (no nannies). Young preschoolers ages 2-3½ can attend an On My Own drop-off playgroup. Activities include circle time, art, stories, and active time in the indoor playground. One free session per family.
09/09/10	powerHouse Arena 37 Main St., Brooklyn The powerHouse Arena hosts a unique collaboration between artist Isaiah King and photojournalist Q. Sakamaki with the intention of using art to help in offering aid to the victims of Haiti?s earthquake. King has created a series of large woodblock portraits based on Sakamaki?s photographs taken at Pont-Rouge refugee camp shortly after the earthquake of January 12, 2010. Isaiah?s prints and Q.?s photographs will be auctioned at the charity event /artist reception on September 9th. Proceeds from the auction will go to benefit The Haitian People?s Support Project and Solidarite Haitienne.
09/21/10 through 08/10/10	The Aldyn 60 Riverside Boulevard In a stylish blend of fashion for the runway and for the home, top American fashion designers are collaborating with prominent interior decorators to create American Fashion: Designers at The Aldyn, a collection of beautifully detailed rooms in Extell Development's newest residential condominium on Riverside Boulevard.
09/24/10 through 09/24/10	Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center 20 West 63rd Street The Iranian classical musical ensemble banned by the Iranian government presents "Sarbazan, The Soldiers," a musical creation played on traditional Persian instruments with themes of awareness, compassion, and transformation.
09/30/10 through 08/30/10	Queens Library-Forest Hills branch 108-19 71 Avenue Dr. Diane Cypkin tells?in English narration?the life story of this exciting First Lady of the Yiddish Stage through the countless songs she sang and often wrote during her many years as an entertainer. Indeed, the concert is a cornucopia, a beautiful bouquet, of tangos, waltzes and fox-trots, that will have you humming for days.
10/13/10 through 08/13/10	Queens Library-Bayside branch 214-20 Northern Boulevard Come to the Bayside Branch for an afternoon of anime viewing, drawing manga artwork, sharing and discussing new manga, and other related activities. Get ready to enjoy an hour of fun with other otaku.
10/25/10 through 08/25/10	Queens Library:Fresh Meadows branch 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway Halloween craft program.
11/07/10 through 05/15/10	Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th Street The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra, which includes talented musicians ages 11-18, performs jazz and big band classics. Blue Smoke's lunch menu and full bar are available, as well as a kids' menu.
08/21/20 through 08/21/10	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane Enjoy a family program with live animal, story & project. There is a different theme each week. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
08/21/20 through 08/21/10	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane Children and their parents can learn more about the streams and rivers that run through our towns. Explore Stony Brook to learn how water moves dirt, how animals cope with big rainstorms, who lives in the water, what plants do well in watery soil, and so much more. We'll get right into the water, so wear sneakers and old clothes.
07/23/06 through 07/23/06	Beauty and the Beast Flatbush Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Cortelyou Road 11 blocks. There will be rides, too!