On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, discover celebrations and local volunteering opportunities for you and your kids around San Diego
When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? MLK Day takes place the third Monday in January each year, and this year, MLK Day is on January 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day for all Americans to unite to honor the legacy and tireless work of this champion of civil rights. In addition to celebrating King’s legacy, this holiday has also become a National Day of Service—encouraging Americans to volunteer and do good in their communities. Here are all the ways to celebrate MLK’s life and how your family can give back to your community, right here in San Diego.
Jan. 14 & 16: As part of LA Works MLK Day of Service, this virtual event builds upon the anti-racism movement through an interactive march on Washington in Minecraft and an in-person event at LA Memorial Coliseum. Tour a virtual exhibit of the 1963 March on Washington and interact with civil rights leaders like Rev. Dr. King himself. The event takes place from noon-9 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Jan. 16. Advance registration is required and closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 11. Once you register, LA Works will email a link to attend the event. Access to Minecraft (Java or Bedrock edition) is required. Event details.
2. 2nd Annual MLK Community Day of Service
Jan. 14: Join District 1 Council Member Consuelo Martinez and the City of Escondido for a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Volunteers will work together to remove litter and green waste from Washington Park and 2 miles of our community bike trail. Our park and creek trail are accessed by community members of all ages to enjoy riding bikes, jogging, walking, skateboarding, and giving access to many of the city’s parks and amenities. Event details.
3. 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Jan. 15: One of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal high school bands, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities, churches, peace and youth organizations. Coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African American fraternity in America, founded in 1906. This event supports scholarship opportunities for the youth of San Diego. Event details.
4. WorldBeat Cultural Center's 33rd Annual MLK Day Celebration
Jan. 16: Join the WorldBeat Cultural Center in its 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration celebrating unity in the San Diego community. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr, the free celebration a family-friendly festival with live music, dancing, vegan food, an outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, and more. The event also includes multi-cultural performances and special guest speakers. Event details.
Jan. 16: Alliance San Diego is excited to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 34th Annual All People's Celebration. The event will be held in person, however, tickets for the in-person event are sold out. You can join virtually through a live, dynamic program. There will be amazing performances and a powerful keynote from disabled rights activist Rebecca Cokley. Event details.
6. MLK Day Critter Camp at the Animal Center
Jan. 16: Kids can learn so much through interacting with animals. Most importantly, they discover that all living beings deserve compassion and understanding—a lesson Martin Luther King Jr. fought every day to teach. This year, in honor of MLK Day, Critter Camp at Helen Woodward Animal Center is focused on creating a more humane world. Campers will interact with a goat, Madagascar hissing cockroach, chicken, snake and guinea pig while learning how to be compassionate to all animals. Event details.
7. 15th Annual Interfaith Day of Service
Jan. 16: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously proclaimed, “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do…you have to keep moving forward.” This year, you and your family can partake in an event that brings people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds together for a wonderful morning of hands-on community service, fun and fellowship. Families are encouraged to participate together on this day of community work, suitable for all ages. Event details.
8. Create Your Own Day of Service with AmeriCorps
Looking for a way to volunteer with your kids but haven't found the right fit? Visit AmeriCorps to learn more about how you can create your own event and encourage kids in your community to volunteer and be of service—because serving others has a profound positive benefit on those who volunteer. Need extra encouragement to kick off your day of service? Kids who volunteer are three times more likely to volunteer as adults, and steady volunteering (even one hour a week) reduces negative behaviors in kids. Event details.
Guess what? These Halloween events Seattle families love are the perfect excuse to dress one up more time
Halloween is right around the corner and we know that means your kiddo is itching to put on that totally adorable Halloween costume and take it for a spin as many times as possible, before heading out to trick-or-treat around the neighborhood on the big night. Help ’em out when you take your sidekick to one of these Halloween events in Seattle that doesn’t skimp on fun (or candy). Let’s get “boo” it!
Our favorite Seattle Halloween events for babies & toddlers
The zoo's Halloween event Seattle families clamor for is back for 2022. So grab your costumes to enjoy this weekend of Halloween festivities, and all kinds of pumpkin eatin' at the zoo's Pumpkin Bash. Watch as hippos, otters, bears, penguins, and other animals gobble, smash, and play with pumpkins and other autumn-themed treats, part of the zoo’s excellent animal enrichment care program. It's also a chance for your costumed kiddos to trick-or-treat around the zoo, going from one station to the next.
Insider Tip: During Pumpkin Bash, one child 12 years and under in costume is admitted to the zoo free with a paid adult admission.
Put on your Halloween costume and head over to Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue for this fun mini event. Kids ages 2-10 will get to go trick-or-treating with the farm animals and see what costumes they're wearing. Plus they'll have a ghoulishly good time decorating a trick-or-treating bag, making a paper plate jack-o'-lantern, and visiting the real pumpkin patch. Come dressed for the weather because this Eastside favorite takes place rain or shine.
This Halloween, a costumed train ride is in order for your little ghouls and goblins. It's all aboard for a fun-filled two-hour train excursion that puts the changing colors of the scenic upper Snoqualmie Valley on display. The train will be decked for fall, bringing the sights outside in. The journey begins as you go west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, stopping at the top to enjoy the view. Then it's time to return east to the Railway History Center for a 30-minute stopover that includes seasonal activities and a visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Costumes are encouraged, and all children arriving in costume will receive a small prize! Tickets are required.
Although families can always expect a wild time at Northwest Trek, things are getting spooky on the weekends in October. So dust off your Halloween garb and prepare to wander past magical lights, eerie spider webs, and pumpkins everywhere as you work to solve the mystery of the forest. Is it ghosts? Goblins? Bigfoot? It’s up to you to figure it out during this park-wide scavenger hunt. Remember to end your exciting adventure with time at Kids’ Trek where your little ghoulies can slide, climb, jump, and explore until they’re boo-ed out.
Explore the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park at night—safely! Walk the animal paths, lit with spooky lights and visit multiple trick-or-treat stations along the way. Remember, nocturnal animals are wide-awake for Hoot 'n' Howl and the Kids' Trek Nature Playground will be lit up for the occasion, too.
If you're looking to add something a little wild to your Halloween adventures, bring the kids to Northwest Trek for the annual Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp. A Halloween event Seattle kids love, you'll find the park’s many trails will be adorned with picturesque pumpkins and the many animals that call the park home will get in on the pumpkin love, too. Watch them chomp, stomp and roll all day as they get fed pumpkin treats.
Halloween might be the perfect time to head down to the Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia. Parents can always count on this Halloween event to be light on scary but heavy on fun. The hay bale maze, scavenger hunt, ghost puppet making, and pumpkin decorating are just the right speed for the mini set. And everyone will enjoy science demos on weekends by Dr. Science himself, as well as the costume dance party. You get all this plus over 150 other hands-on exhibits to explore.
We know you and the kids will have a happy howl-o-ween at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Halloween-themed weekend. Get ready for ghostly games that'll have you guessing which skull belongs to which animal, who makes that sound, and what does that oversized pumpkin actually weigh? Playing at the Kids' Zone is a great way to round out the day after you've seen the costume parade at the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater (it starts at noon). Costumes are encouraged for everyone, that means you too, parents!
All the spook-tacular Halloween events Seattle has for big kids
Spooktacular: Potions, Poisons, and Pumpkins
Costumed kiddos will squeal with delight during this Halloween-themed science-based event at KidsQuest Children's Museum. It's a chance for budding scientists to make their own swirly potion, discover poisonous plants and venomous snakes, and then learn their medicinal properties, smash pumpkins with a hammer, plus much more. Registration is required.
It’s creepy. It’s kooky. Mysterious and spooky. It’s time to get your goo on at this fam-fave Halloween KidsQuest Museum event that's returning this year. Kids ages 4 and older (alongside their caregivers) get to play mad scientist for the afternoon as they experiment with things that stretch, glow, and float. Registration is required.
How many squash and pumpkins can you spot at Bloedel Reserve? Woodland owls will lead you on an all-ages scavenger hunt through the gardens in search of gourds, squash and pumpkins. Guess the weight of this year’s largest pumpkin and win prizes at the Shop at the Gatehouse when you complete the scavenger hunt.
Highline MaST Aquarium’s annual Halloween festival will be full of hands-on activities, skeletons, and creepy crawlies of the sea. Come learn about different bones and help put together real marine mammal skeletons, learn about cool specimens, and enjoy many other activities. Admission is free and come in costume to receive a spooktacular treat.
Dress up and have fun with the Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra at the annual Halloween Children's Concert. It's great for all ages but especially for young children and anyone who has any sensory sensitivities. Take this opportunity to introduce live, orchestral music, and teach children how to be audience members in a light-hearted, casual environment.
Seattle Chocolate's Haunted Factory Tour is big on not-too-spooky fun for kids and families. During the 20-minute tour, brave guests are led through the eerie halls and passages of the Seattle Chocolate Factory. Here's the backstory—troublesome spirits from the jungles of Peru have escaped and messed up the chocolate making machines. Can your crew help fix them? Using clues and your noggin you'll solve puzzles to help save the factory...with an opportunity to collect a delicious reward when you do. Tickets are required.
It’s that time of year again, when the Museum of Flight transforms into the Museum of Fright for their annual Halloween celebration. Dress in your best space suit, pilot's costume or any other Halloween get-up then head on down for safe, Halloween-themed games and activities that will spark imagination and innovation and get everyone in the Halloween spirit.
Gather up your little ghosts and goblins and head to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park near Seattle for their annual Fright Fest. One of our favorite Halloween events on weekends, the park transforms into a scream park with amusement rides and family-friendly activities your little monsters will love. You can count on family-friendly fun Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. But beware, the park transitions to Fright by Night between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., so keep that in mind as you make your plans.
Good to Know: None of the decorations around the theme park are scary. However, Extreme Screams, Voodoo Swamp and the two haunted mazes are not recommended for kids under 13. Reservations required.
Calling all witches to one of the best Halloween events in Seattle—a Witches High Tea! It’s a chance to practice your craft and perfect your spells, and costumes are most certainly encouraged. Expect to be welcomed into the 112-year old coven with an ethereal tea service: enjoy savory tea sandwiches, alluring treats and cakes. Witches of all ages are welcome, and for the more seasoned sorcerers, otherworldly libations will be available. Seatings are every half hour between 1:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Tickets available with or without alcohol.
Earn your candy this Halloween at the 14th annual Run Scared race benefiting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Whether you're signed up for the 10K, 5K or the 2-mile walk/run, you'll want to don your spooky best so you look the part. A treasure hunt and costume contest are all part of the fun, and categories will include best SciFi character, best scariest, funniest and team costumes, and best kids and dogs costumes. The Kids' Dash starts at 8:45 a.m. and although it's free, registration is still required.
Looking for some fun and stimulating things to do with the kids this spring? There’s a lot to explore at the city’s museums as we emerge from quasi-hibernation. We’ve rounded up our favorites here, including shows just for little ones, the return of The Orchid Show, works by Andy Warhol and an immersive, out-of-this world experience at one of NYC’s newest art spaces.
Wobbly World & Paw Patrol: Adventure Play at the Liberty Science Center
There's a new space for kids five and under that all of you are going to love. Wobbly World is a bright, inviting, slightly off-kilter wonderland, where young children are invited to explore balance, motion, and cause and effect. Highlights include a giant Body Mobile: part carousel, part Calder-style mobile, and powered by play. As young guests hop on colorful seats and surfaces that dangle from the 14-foot-tall center column, they balance, spin, and bring the whole structure to life. The Balancescape, a fanciful landscape of hills and ledges helps kids explore balance and agility, and a whimsical collection of oversized blocks invite grabbing, sorting, stacking and more LSC collaborated with renowned toy designer Cas Holman on this new exhibition.
Also on view: Paw Patrol, through May 1.
Tickets: $27.99/adults, $22.99/children 2-12 (these are advanced ticket prices, at the door is $2 more.) Liberty Science Center Liberty State Park 222 Jersey City Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 201- 200-1000 Online: lsc.org
The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope
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Needing a hit of floral beauty to fend off the winter blues? Head to the New York Botanic Garden to see the dazzling floral creations of Jeff Leatham, famed artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and floral designer to the stars. Marking the return of The Orchid Show for the 19th year Leatham's bold and colorful living installations and designs transform the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. See stunning orchid towers of orange, yellow, and green, undulating fields of white, and overhead plumes of purple, together with artistic embellishments and a kaleidoscopic tunnel of lights, will enthrall visitors.
Originally debuted in 2020, The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope was on track to be NYBG’s most popular Orchid Show yet. Now's your chance to catch it!
February 26 -May 1 Tickets: $30/adults; $28/students & seniors; 2-12/$15, 2 and under/free Enid A. Haupt Conservatory The New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx 718-817-8700 Online: nybg.org
In America: An Anthology of Fashion
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met's Costume Institute unveils part two of its show dedicated to American fashion, In America: An Anthology of Fashion in May. (Part one, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion remains on view through September 5.) The new exhibition will feature approximately 100 examples of men’s and women’s dress dating from the 19th to the mid-late 20th century. The garments will be presented in The Met's American Wing period rooms, or historical interiors, which encapsulate a curated survey of more than a century of American domestic life and reveal a variety of stories—from the personal to the political, the stylistic to the cultural, and the aesthetic to the ideological.
As part of the show, eight film directors will create fictional cinematic vignettes, or “freeze frames,” within each room, imparting new perspectives on American fashion and highlighting the directors’ singular aesthetics. Directors participating include Martin Scorsese, Chloé Zhao, Regina King, Tom Ford and Sophia Coppola.
Opens May 2 1000 Fifth Ave. Upper East Side 212-535-7710 Online: metmuseum.org
Tomás Saraceno: Particular Matter(s)
Nicholas Knight
We kind of doubt you've ever seen anything quite like this. Tomás Saraceno: Particular Matter(s) is described as "a large-scale exhibition and sensory experience with spiderwebs, air, and the cosmic web." Staged at the Hudson Yards art and gallery space The Shed, the exhibit features an expansive gallery exhibition as well as a newly commissioned sensory experience, Free the Air: How to hear the universe in a spider/web, a 95-foot-diameter installation in The Shed’s soaring McCourt space. You get to choose which part or parts of the exhibit you'd like to experience, with ticket prices adjusted accordingly. Note that you must be age 8 or older to experience Free the Air, and that it involves walking on a metal web—either 12- or 40-feet in the air, in low light with haze effects. Sound too much? You can get tickets for just the Gallery portion, but note that that can be very low light in places as well. This is the largest exhibition of Saraceno's work in the U.S. to date. Tickets are timed, released in batches, and must be booked in advance.
Feb. 11-April 17 Tickets: Gallery only: $12/adults; free/18 and under; Free the Air: $35/adults; $12/ages 8-18 545 W. 30th Hudson Yards 718-941-1424 Online: theshed.org
Sharks at the American Museum of Natural History
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See these creatures like you never have before: up close and personal. (And really big!) Sharks features 30 life-size models that range from 33 feet to the size of the palm of your hand. Your kids will learn about their evolutionary history, anatomy, habitats, diets, and how to keep them safe for future generations to study and enjoy.
Through August 14, 2022
Tickets: (includes general admission plus one special exhibit) $28/adults, $16.50/children, $22.50/seniors & students, free/2 and under American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West 212-769-5100 Online: amnh.org
Wings Over Water at AMNH
Wings Over Water Crew
On the big (very big) screen at AMNH is Wings Over Water is a new giant-screen film epic that follows the journeys of three amazing bird families. See extraordinary footage of the fascinating behaviors of Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler, and the Mallard Duck as they defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities, and forests, heading home to raise their young. Award-winning actor Michael Keaton narrates the film.
Tickets: (includes general admission plus one special exhibit) $28/adults, $16.50/children, $22.50/seniors & students, free/2 and under American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West Upper West Side 212-769-5100 Online: amnh.org
African/American: Making the Nation’s Table at Museum of Food and Drink
MOFAD
The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) presents African/American: Making the Nation’s Table. Displayed within the newly-constructed home of partner The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall, this first-of-its-kind exhibition celebrates the countless contributions of Black chefs, farmers, and food and drink producers who have laid the foundation for American food culture. Highlights include the Legacy Quilt, which depicts, a selection of hundreds of stories; those who wish can contribute their own stories via an online interactive component. Also on display is the Ebony Magazine Test Kitchen—saved from wreckage thanks to preservationists Landmarks Illinois and accessible to the public for the first time in history. Described by The Chicago Tribune as “the most distinctive test kitchen ever created,” it was the site where recipes from Ebony food editors created dishes such as oyster gumbo to sweet potato pudding. The multisensory experience features a soundtrack curated by musician, farmer and chef Kelis, and video interviews with former Ebony food editors.
It's a great time to visit The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, as it's celebrating 40 years in 2022. February also brings Kids Week (Feb. 19-26), The Museum’s annual fun-filled festival of daily activities in which kids of all ages can explore space, science, technology and the arts. Also in February: NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter models are on display in the Space Shuttle Pavilion.
Climb aboard this real aircraft carrier parked on the west side in Midtown and explore its interior, then check out the supersonic airliner Concorde, the space shuttle Enterprise, and Growler, the only American diesel-powered guided missile submarine open to the public. The Museum’s renowned collection also features 28 historic aircraft, such as a Lockheed A-12, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane; a WWII-era Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber, and a soon to be unveiled Douglas F4D Skyray that flew off of Intrepid.
To get even more out of your visit, use the museum's Interactive Mobile Guide, which allows guests to scan QR codes on exhibits for more info. Entrance is by timed tickets—buy them here—and the museum is now open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets: $33/adults; $31/seniors, $24/ages 5-12 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86 West 46th St. & 12th Ave. Midtown Manhattan 212-245-0072 Online: intrepidmuseum.org
The Happiness Experiment at the New York Hall of Science
This exhibit was open for just seven weeks before Hurricane Ida caused serious damage causing NYSCI to close. As of February 19 (after some major cleanup), the museum, and The Happiness Experiment is open again! The exhibit helps children (and grownups) learn how happiness is translated from the external world into their minds and out of their personalities through neuroscience. Visitors will learn good habits on maintaining happiness—and how to interact with others when feeling out of sorts. The show also stresses that happiness is just one emotion that we experience and that it’s ok to not be happy all of the time. What's important is to learn how to verbalize hurt, disappointment or sadness, while also respecting others.
Open Fri., 2-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets: $25/adult. $20/children New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St., Queens 718-699-0005 Online: nysci.org
Andy Warhol: Revelation
This show presents Andy Warhol in a less familiar light than many are used to, looking at his Byzantine Catholic upbringing, and its profound impact on his life and work. From iconic portraits of celebrities to appropriated Renaissance masterpieces, Warhol played with styles and symbolism from Catholic art history, carefully reframing them within the context of Pop art and culture. Throughout his life, Warhol retained some of his Catholic rituals, while also unapologetically living as an out gay man. Among the more than 100 objects on view are rare source materials and newly discovered items that provide a fresh and intimate look at Warhol's creative process, as well as major paintings from his epic Last Supper series (1986), the experimental film The Chelsea Girls (1966). Advance ticket purchase required for timed entry.
Closed Mon. & Tues. Through June 19 The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy Crown Heights 718-638-5000 Online: brooklynmuseum.org
NYPL
The largest branch of the New York Public Library has opened a new and exciting permanent exhibit called, Treasures: The Polonsky Exhibit. Here you will find 250 pieces from historical artifacts to pop culture. Some of the items on display include thousands-year-old Iraqi cuneiform tablets, the stuffed animals owned by the real-life Christopher Robbin that inspired the children’s book, “Winnie the Pooh,” the Declaration of Independence with John Hancock’s famous signature, and so much more. The collection is expansive and includes at least a few things that will blow the kids' (and your) mind! Bring headphones to listen to the Audio Guide!
*Tickets are free, but you must reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance. Masks are required.
Permanent exhibit Tickets: Free, registration required NYPL: Stephen Schwartzman Building 476 Fifth Ave. Midtown 917-275-6975 Online: nypl.org
See It Before It Goes!
Greater New York at MoMA: PS1
PS1 is the contemporary art annex of the famous MoMA and lives inside a former elementary school. Navigating the staircase is sure to be familiar for children and adults alike. Greater New York, focuses specifically on the art history of New York City. Featuring 47 artists whose works reflect their community and what New York means to them, this exhibit reflects the city as it emerges from a shut-down which left institutions with a very uncertain future. With a range of mediums and bright colors, this exhibit is a treat for the eyes.
Through April 18, 2022 Closed Tues. & Wed. 22-25 Jackson Ave. Long Island City Queens 718-784-2084 Online: moma.org
Puppets of New York at the Museum of the City of New York
Asya Gorovits/MCNY
The puppets take Manhattan at the Museum of the City of New York's latest exhibit. This delightful show explores the history of puppetry in New York City which dates back to the 1800s, with a look at the different kinds of puppets, from sock to shadow to rod. Familiar favorites on view include Howdy Doody, Oscar the Grouch and Lambchop & Friends, as well as lesser-known characters like the giant head of salsa legend, Hector Lavoe and the John Cusack string puppet from Being John Malkovich.
On view through April 2022 Tickets: $20/adults, Free/20 and under Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Ave. East Harlem 212-534-1672 Online: mcny.org
This popular kids museum is currently open on weekends, select holidays, and Thursdays from 2-5 p.m., when entry is pay what you wish. (You still need to make a reservation.) Popular longstanding exhibits include World Brooklyn, Neighborhood Nature, Totally Tots, Collections Central and The Nest. Admission includes access to the ColorLab art studio, where families have the opportunity to explore printmaking, collage and sculpture projects inspired by artists such as Elizabeth Catlett, Richard Hunt, Faith Ringgold and Kehinde Wiley, among others. You must make a timed reservation for a three-hour visit. Do that here.
Visiting for a limited time is A-MAZE-D, a maze created from corrugated cardboard boxes that transforms the museum's second-floor Exhibit Gallery into a twisting and turning adventure made up of winding corridors and tunnels. It's a full-body experience for visitors of all ages, with special areas designated for the smallest visitors. A painted cityscape sets the backdrop for the built environment, with visitors seeing NYC landmarks at every turn. The exhibit is created in partnership with artist and puzzlemaker Dave Phillips.
Sat. & Sun. and select holidays.; Thursdays, 2-5 p.m., pay what you wish Tickets: $13 145 Brooklyn Ave. Crown Heights 718-735-4400 Online: brooklynkids.org
Mandala Lab at the Rubin Museum
Rubin Museum
Unlike other museums, this exhibit is meant to turn the focus on the viewer. It guides visitors through meditative practices and encourages them to dig deep and get in touch with their emotions. The exhibit provides activities to teach one how to channel any negative feelings through positive outlets in order to encourage personal growth and wisdom. Mandalas are meant to provide a point of focus so one can free themselves of the thoughts of daily life. There are also meditation rooms and spiritual gongs partly submerged in water to help center the mind. Advance reservation is required.
Tickets: $19/adults; $14/students; free/kids 12 and under, and Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Closed, Mon.-Wed. 150 W. 17th St. Chelsea 212-620-5000 Online: rubinmuseum.org
ONGOING
The Halls of Gems and Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is a favorite of both kids and adults, and one of the museum's most popular and beloved spaces, the Hall of Gems has been completely redesigned and reinstalled, and is now the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.
The 11,000-square-foot hall showcases one of the greatest collections of its kind. Dazzling gems on view include the legendary 563-carat Star of India sapphire, the 632-carat Patricia Emerald, and the 110-carat diamond Organdie necklace designed by Michelle Ong for Carnet. Plus new specimens including a pair of towering, sparkling amethyst geodes that are among the world’s largest on display, a slice of a 35-million-year-old metasequoia—a petrified dawn redwood from the Cascade Mountains—the 9-pound almandine Subway Garnet discovered under Manhattan’s 35th Street in 1885, and the Tarugo, a 3-foot-tall cranberry-colored elbaite tourmaline that is one of the largest intact mineral crystal clusters ever found. Wow! Maybe the best news of all? It's included in the General Admission price to the museum, and is on permanent view!
American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street Upper West Side 212-769-5100 Online: amnh.org
The New York Transit Museum
New York City Transit Museum
Set in an actual decommissioned train station with a functioning platform, you’ll see trains and turn-styles of bygone eras and unlike other museums, the NYTM encourages their young visitors to not only touch, but also to play. With several vintage train cars and buses, your child can get in the driver’s seat and be the conductor or choose to enjoy the ride through many decades!
New York Transit Museum Tickets: $10/adults, $5/children & seniors 99 Schermerhorn St. 718-694-1600 Online: nytransitmuseum.org
The Jim Henson Exhibition
The Muppets Studio LLC
This incredible retrospective of master puppeteer and creator Jim Henson at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens is open again after a long Covid-19 pause. (The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.)
Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35th Ave. Astoria 718-777-6888 Online: movingimage.us
Children's Museum of Manhattan
CMOM
The Children's Museum of Manhattan is open with lots of safety precautions in place to keep everyone healthy, including routine sanitizing, temperature checks, reduced capacity, masks and social distancing.
Visits to the museum are capped at two hours, and must be booked in advance. During that time, your family can explore all the exhibits at the museum, and take part in educator-led activities such as storytime, an art scavenger hunt, themed art projects and music and dance-time.
The museum is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday.
Tickets: $15/kids and adults; $12/seniors, free/infants and members Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W. 83rd St. Upper West Side 212-721-1223 Online: www.cmom.org
The Museum of Ice Cream
Museum of Ice Cream NYC
Yes, the Museum of Ice Cream is open! An immersive walk-through experience dedicated to the sweet treat, the MOIC opened a permanent NYC flagship in December of 2019, but shut down in March. It's back, and COVID-19 precautions are in place, and include a new ventilation system, mask and glove requirements, deep cleanings at the beginning and end of every day, cleaning surfaces following any touching by visitors, capacity reduction, etc. You can read all safety measures here.
If you missed your chance to visit this shrine to slime when it opened last year, you have another chance. It's slightly altered (people play with their own slimes, not a collective vat, as was done previously), and you get to take slime home. Expect artisanal, scented slime, interactive activities, a massive DIY slime bar, slime experiments, an immersive ASMR tunnel, a lake of slime to walk on, and more. Advanced tickets are timed, masks are required, staff is in masks and gloves, and capacity is reduced. Dress in your get messy clothes and prepare to open your wallet: it's $39 a ticket. A percentage of sales goes to mental health charities.
Created in Zagreb, Croatia (with additional outposts in Vienna, Kuala Lumpur, and beyond) the museum is both educational and a spot for fun photo ops. Visitors can explore more than 70 elements and experiences that include "illusionistic rooms", optical illusions, and puzzles. Every "piece" in the museum is accompanied by a clear and concise explanation of what is causing or creating the illusion; mathematical, biological, and psychological concepts are all touched upon, as are perception, vision, and how the human brain works. This museum is an outstanding (and very fun) way to engage kids with complex scientific principles, and help them understand through experience. The well-curated gift shop allows you to take home some of the brain-bending fun.
The American Kennel Club celebrates humans' best friend with its Museum of the Dog on Park Avenue. (Previously located in St. Louis, the museum is now housed in the same building as the AKC.) Expect fine art such as paintings and sculptures dedicated to dogs big and small, as well as tributes created using modern technology. Ticketing is by advanced reservation, and masks are required. The museum is closed Mondays.
Tickets: $15/adults; $5/kids 12 and under, $10/seniors 65 and older 101 Park Ave. Upper East Side 212-696-8360 Online: museumofthedog.org
It’s summer in Seattle and you know what that means, parents. The return of outdoor movies! So kick back with the kids and grab your tub of popcorn, the shows are about to start. From movies in the park to those you can sail into, we’ve got all you need to know about Seattle’s free (and cheap) outdoor movies playing only this summer.
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Seattle Center Movies at the Mural
The Space Needle serves as a backdrop for these moonlight movies on Fridays and Saturdays, starting July 31 through the month of August. Pack a picnic dinner or grab some chow at The Amory before settling in for the big show on a state-of-the-art 40-foot screen. As an added bonus, movies are preceded by short original films created by students at Cornish College of the Arts. Plus, this year Fridays will feature films in partnership with BIPOC and other minority-led organizations (think: LANGSTON, Indigenous Showcase and more).
Good to know: If the skies are unforgiving, be sure to call the rain hotline (206-684-7200) before you go. Information is updated after 2 p.m.
Cost: Free Hours: Movies start around 9 p.m.
Seattle Center–Mural Amphitheatre 305 Harrison St. Seattle, WA 206-684-7200 Event details
Load the kids into the family truckster for this August movie series. It’s four weeks of recent and old-school blockbusters you won’t want to miss (be sure to check out what’s playing, as some of the movies aren’t for kids). You’ll need a ticket to this one, and admission is pay-as-you-will. Then it’s as simple as finding a spot at 7:30 p.m. and keeping the kids entertained until the show starts at dusk.
Cost: Pay-as-you-will Hours: The car line-up starts at 7:30 p.m. Movies start when the sun sets.
University Heights Place 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Seattle, WA Event details
Drive-In Movie Nights
This fantastic drive-in series that pairs gourmet movie meals with your movie experience started back in May and has plans to run through September. It's all about family-friendly features enjoyed from the comfort of your car with a meal and movie food perks (like popcorn, licorice and other candy) for a whole package. For parents: there's a full bar available until the movie starts. Spacing is limited for this family-friendly event, so book your reservations early.
Cost: $15/person ($60 minimum/car) Hours: It all starts at 7 p.m.
Stone House Cafe 9701 Rainier Ave. S. Seattle, WA Event details
Who else is excited that Peddler Brewing Company’s outdoor movie nights are back this year? As far as we’re concerned, Thursdays are going to be stellar, starting July 22, 2021, when the summer series kicks off. Movies take place rain or shine under Peddler’s oversized tent, and families are encouraged to come early to grab seats and their favorite beer before the shows start at 8:30 p.m.
Good to know: Families can bring camp chairs and cozy blankets to get comfy if they need to.
Cost: Free Hours: Movies start at 8:30 p.m.
Peddler Brewing Company 1514 N.W. Leary Way Seattle, WA 98107 360-362-0002 Event details
Now in its 17th season, this popular park-turned-movie venue is a family favorite for a reason. While you’re waiting for the shows to start, be sure to grab from some of the best local food trucks, cupcake places and ice cream shops around. The park opens 90 minutes before movies begin (at dusk) and cars will be parked based on size (smaller in the front).
Good to know: Many July movies are already sold out, but you might be able to snag tickets to shows in later July.
Cost: $30/carload Hours: Parking opens around 7:30 p.m. with movies starting around 9 p.m.
Vasa Park’s popular movie series will keep on playing through the summer. So get ready to pop that back truck and let the kids hang out to watch their favorite family-friendly movies on the big screen. Expect fantastic family movies on Tuesdays, plus date-night movie options on select Fridays and Saturdays. You’ll need tickets for these shows and concessions will be available for purchase, so bring your appetites.
Cost: $25/carload Hours: Gates open at 7:45 p.m. and movies start an hour later.
Vasa Park Resort 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. S.E. Bellevue, WA 425-746-3260 Event details
Night at the Drive-In
Saint Edward State Park is the setting for this singleton outdoor blockbuster you won’t want to miss. The Goonies will be on the big screen and you and your little fans can watch from the safety of your car. Although the movie is free, registration (opening July 27) is required.
Cost: Free Hours: Entry opens at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:35 p.m.
St. Edward State Park 14445 Juanita Dr. N.E. Kenmore, WA Event details
Movie at the Park
Families can count on a kid-friendly movie in the great outdoors in North Bend in August. Although decisions are still being made, families can register now to save their spot. No matter where the event lands (Si View Park or Meadowbrook Farm), plan to bring your blankets and other movie must-haves, including snacks for your little movie buffs.
Cost: $10/family, suggested donation Hours: The movie will start at 8:20 p.m.
Bring the kids for two nights of outdoor movies in the park. The Sammamish Parks and Recreation Department will host the event at Beaver Lake Park. Movies are free but pre-registration is required.
Cost: Free Hours: The show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Beaver Lake Park Ballfields 2526 244th Ave. S.E. Sammamish, WA Event details
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Dive-In Movies
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park is back and so is its Dive-In Movie series presented by Coca-Cola. It started July 1 and movies play every other Thursday. We love that families can watch these flicks while floating atop the waves or cuddled up under their towels on the sidelines. Plus this year, no more waiting until dark for the show to start. That’s right! The new LED screen means movies start at 5:30 p.m. Perfect for families with Littles in tow!
Cost: Included with admission or your season pass Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park 36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S. Federal Way, WA 98003 253-661-8000 Event details
Movies in the Park
If you love movies in the park, you'll want to bring the kids to this summer series where they can watch two familiar hits after the sun sets: one in July and one in August. Plan to bring all the field fixings for your outdoor viewing experience and then sit back and relax under the stars. Don't forget to pack those pj's!
Cost: Free Hours: Movies start around 9:15 p.m.
Town Square Park 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Federal Way, WA Event details
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Drive-In Movies at LeMay
Watch these mega-fun movies from the comfort of your car or from a strategic spot on your blanket—it’s up to you. But one thing’s for sure, your kids will love these movies projected on a 40-foot screen. This is a first-come, first-serve event, so get there early to snag a great spot and do some tailgating while you're at it.
Cost: Free Hours: Families can access the field to find parking and tailgate starting at 5 p.m. Movies go on at 9 p.m.
LeMay--America's Car Museum Haub Family Field 2702 E. D St. Tacoma, WA Event details
Friday Night Flicks
If you live on the south side, take the kids to a local Auburn park for a Friday Night Flick. It’s blockbusters your kids will love projected onto a 50-foot screen. Whether the city ends up hosting them as drive-ins or on blankets in the parks is yet to be determined, as is the need for registration.
Another singleton under-the-stars event. Families will love watching the antics of Tom and Jerry at this summer movie. It’s a real cat and mouse kind of show. Bring your blankets and prepare to get comfy!
Cost: Free Hours: Plan to start watching at 10 p.m.
Riverton Heights Park 3011 S 148th St. SeaTac, WA Event details
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Sail-In Cinema
Set sail for Everett’s 6th annual summer movie series where you can watch by boat, by car or by foot. It’s the place to be north of the city on Friday nights through August 20. If you want to drive in, reservations are a must, while walking in is first-come, first-serve.
Cost: Free Hours: Expect movies to start around 8:30 p.m.
Boxcar Park Millwright Loop N Everett, WA Event details
Marysville Movies in the Park
Although this favorite that's a bit of a drive north of the city has changed its name, families still flock to the park to watch their favorite films on the big screen. You bring the popcorn and don't forget to save your spot by registering in advance.
Cost: Free Hours: Movies start at dusk.
Jennings Park 6915 Armar Rd. Marysville, WA 360-363-8400 Event details
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Blue Fox Drive-In
Make your movie night into a full-on adventure when you ferry over to Whidbey Island to go to the Blue Fox Drive-In. We love this spot because while you're waiting for the show to start there's plenty to do with the kids, including an arcade and go-karts. Be sure to check out their newest addition, the Backlot Tavern too before heading over to grab a bite at the snack bar (no outside food is allowed).
Cost: $6.50/adult; $1/child (5-10); Free for kids 4 & under (Add $.50 per ticket if you're paying with a credit card) Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.; movies begin at dusk.
1403 Monroe Landing Rd. Oak Harbor, WA 360-675-5667 Online: bluefoxdrivein.com
Rodeo Drive-In
Head south to this classic drive-in for a change of scenery. It’s a spot where families can enjoy blockbuster double features on the big screen in a vintage venue. Take it all in from the comfort of your car, or pack chairs and socially distance next to your vehicle so you can gaze up at the stars. Food is available for purchase at the snack bar.
Cost: $10/person, $7/kids (5-12) and seniors; free for kids 5 & under. Time: Gates open at 8 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. and at 8:30 p.m., Sun.-Tues.; movies begin at dusk.
While you'll want to double-check each venue for its own set of rules, it's good to keep these general rules in mind:
1. All movies begin at dusk (unless otherwise noted), although gates open much earlier. Crowds tend to get situated very early for outdoor movies, so the earlier you can arrive, the better.
2. Please remember to check COVID guidelines for each event venue, and plan to bring your essentials, like masks and hand sanitizer.
3. Outside food and beverages are usually permitted (no glass containers), but it doesn’t hurt to double-check. Some venues will have alcohol available on site, but no outside alcohol is allowed.
4. Many events offer movie-friendly snacks on the cheap, but it doesn’t hurt to pack some juice boxes and other goodies—just in case they run out before you get there.
Routine is important for children – and, let’s be honest, adults – but sometimes you get a little extra free time that you’re not sure how to fill. Well, if that happens on a Wednesday, we’ve got you covered. Want to let Mother Nature be your guide? There’s a drop-in class for that. Need a yoga fix? Get one vicariously through your little one. There’s even an idea on this list of 14 Wednesday drop-in classes that’s geared toward grown-ups.
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1. CryBaby Art Studio at Metamorphosis Art and Enrichment Center The littlest kids can get their hands – and probably everything else – dirty during CryBaby Art Studio for kids ages 0 to 1. During this 90-minute class, offered in single or four-week sessions – parents learn watercolor techniques.
2. Snakes, Turtles and Toads at Hidden Oaks Nature Center At this nature center, Fairfax County’s first when it opened in 1969, up to 12 kiddos can learn about local reptile and amphibian characteristics and habitats through hands-on activities “safari” hikes, and spending time with live animals. While you’re there, check out the resource library and interactive woodlands exhibit.
Ages: 4 years, 11 months, to 9 years, 1 month Cost: $44/Fairfax County residents, $46/out of county When: Sept. 27, 4:15 p.m. Where:7701 Royce St. (Annandale, Va.) Online: parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov
3. Raptor Training at Meadowside Nature Center Wednesdays bring lots of options to commune with nature here. For instance, on Oct. 11, head to the Black Hill Visitor Center for Time for Tots: Nuts to You! (10 to 11 a.m.) to hear a story, explore nature with a naturalist and make a craft. Note: Raptor Training (2 to 2:15 p.m.) is offered every Wednesday, giving attendees a chance to see how trainers teach raptors new behaviors through positive reinforcement (sound familiar, caregivers?!).
Ages: 2 and up Cost: Some programs have fees of $5 or $6 When: Check website for times Where:Meadowside, 5100 Meadowside Ln. (Rockville, Md); Black Hill, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr. (Boyds, Md) Online: montgomeryparks.org
4. Strawberry Pots and Seeds with the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department Learn why and how to save a seed garden (Oct. 4, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 7 to 11, $5) using heirloom varieties. Participants take home some seeds. One more option: Make a seed ball (Oct. 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 7 to 11, free for Vienna residents, $6 for nonresidents) to use in your garden in the spring.
Ages: 6 to 11 Cost: Some programs have fees of $5 or $6 When: Oct. 4 and 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Where:Vienna Community Learning and Display Garden, 120 Cherry St., SE (Vienna, Va) Online: viennava.gov
5. Milk a Cow at Frying Pan Farm Park Cow milking demonstrations happen daily in one of the barns at the Kidwell Farm, which re-creates life in the 1920s-’50s. While you’re there, say hi to the pigs, goats, sheet, chickens and horses; take a spin on the carousel or bump your way around the park on a wagon ride.
Ages: Any Cost: Free When: Daily at 4 p.m. Where:2709 W. Ox Rd. (Herndon, Va) Online: fairfaxcounty.gov
6. Young Planetarium at Rock Creek Park Get in touch with the great outdoors smack dab in the middle of D.C. The planetarium in Rock Creek Park offers 30- to 40-minute classes for little ones that encourage them to explore the night sky while listening to stories about stars.
Ages: 4 and up Cost: Free When: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Where:5200 Glover Rd., NW (Rock Creek Park) Online: nps.gov/rocr
7. Little Explorers at Historic St. Mary’s City This series meets every other Wednesday to focus on a different topic such as farmers, sailors, painters and hunters. The hourlong classes include storytelling, crafts, songs and outdoor adventures. Bonus: The class fee includes full-day admission to the museum.
Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $4 When: Every other Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where:47621 Old Cove Rd. (Lexington Park) Online: visitstmarysmd.com
8. Sign Language and Dance at SkillZone Day passes are available so stop in for Sign Language Story Time, an interactive class that invites students to help finish the story while expanding their ASL vocabulary. Or shake it off at We Got the Beat, a dance class that focuses on teaching the basics of moving to the beat and incorporates hip-hop.Bonus: Parents can take advantage of free coffee, tea and Wi-Fi.
Ages: 6 and under When: Storytime is 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., dance is 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where:709 8th St., SE Online: skillzonedc.com
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9. Pre-Teen Yoga and Mindfulness at Circle Yoga The tween set will practice yoga poses, breathing, movement, mindfulness – and games. It’s intended to be a time and place where kids at this awkward stage can feel accepted, welcome and free of judgment as they learn how to be present and relaxed.
Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: $22/class or $19/class with registration When: Wednesdays, 5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Where:3838 Northampton St., NW Online: circleyoga.com
10. Young Warriors Karate at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital This program teaches karate in the Shorin-ryu form. It focuses on teaching discipline, strength, coordination, confidence and respect. Drop-in classes are available at beginner and mixed levels.
Ages: 5 and up Cost: $20/class When: Wednesdays through Dec. 20, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., depending on level Where:921 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Online: hillcenterdc.org
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11. Monthly Mini Build at the Lego Store Build a different model each month (September is the Lego Dinosaur) and take it home for free. Registration is required and opens on the 15th of the prior month, so go open your calendar app and put in a reminder on Sept. 15 to sign up for the October session. Quantities are limited to about 120 per store, and up to four children per household may register.
Ages: 6 to 14 Cost: Free When: See website for dates Where:See website for addresses of 5 area locations, including Tysons Corner Center and Arundel Mills Online: lego.com
12. Play-based Parkour at Urban Evolution Kids can get a jump-start on this obstacle-navigating workout in a play- and story-based environment. They learn movement and self-regulation that steeped in French military-training tradition. It’s the act of getting from point to point by making the most of the obstacles in your way
Ages: 4 to 5 Cost: $20 When: Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Where:5505 Cherokee Ave., (Alexandria, Va) Online: urbanevo.com
13. Story Times at D.C. Public Library locations Stop in for Wonderful Ones, Baby and Toddler Story Time, or Preschool Story Time at various locations. The classes include stories (duh), songs, fingerplays and movement. Be sure to check the website because some classes require students to get tickets in advance.Note: Montgomery County Public Libraries and Arlington County Public Libraries also have great Wednesday story times.
Ages: 0 to 3 Cost: Free When: Wednesdays, times vary Where:Check website for locations Online: dclibrary.org
14. Stroller Strides This one is more for the moms than the kids, but kids get to have fun, too, watching Mom sweat it out. Get a full-body workout through power walking and strength training with exercise tubes, whatever is around and – you guessed it – the stroller.
Ages: Moms of any age, but kids must be in strollers Cost: $15 When: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Where:329 N. Manchester St. (Arlington, Va) Online: fit4mom-arlington-alexandria.pike13.com
What do you do with the kids on Wednesdays? Tell us in the comments below.
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