Beginner crafters and seasoned stitchers alike can stop by to practice this historical skill; participants will learn to create a bookmark. (Thurs.)
Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library, New-York Historical Society, at 77th St.
For the month of December, Wave Hill’s weekend crafting days are especially festive.
Wave Hill, at Independence Ave. (Sat/Sun)
3 – Fire Safety Tour
A fire-safety tour that teaches kids how to escape from a smoke-filled environment.
New York City Fire Museum, nr. Hudson St. (Mon-Fri)
4 – Fire Simulation Presentation
A fascinating fire-safety learning program teaches kids not to be scared, but rather how to be smart about the dreaded blaze.
FDNY Fire Zone, nr. Rockefeller Plz (ongoing)
5 – PlayWorks
A new, 4,000-square-foot exhibit designed for kids from infancy through preschool with multiple levels of interactive challenge.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, nr. Broadway (ongoing Tues – Sun)
6 – Rumple Who?
A live-action musical adaptation of “Rumplestiltskin” for kids.
13th Street Repertory Theatre, nr. Sixth Ave. (ongoing, Sat/Sun)
A weekly sing-a-long.
The Moxie Spot, at Hicks St. (every Tues.)
8 – Yellow Sneaker Sing-Alongs
Join Turtle, Klaug, Danny the Dinosaur, and other puppet regulars at this lighthearted sing-along.
Tea Lounge, nr. Seventh Ave. (every Wed.)
9 – Lightness of Being
- The Public Art Fund at City Hall Park Park Row, at Chambers St – Sun Aug 18 – Fri Dec 13
10 – Infinity of Nations – Art/History – Museum of American Indian
- National Museum of the American Indian Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, between State and Whitehall Sts – Sun Aug 18 – Tue Dec 31
