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Event Series UNBANNED: Exploring Censorship in Books, Art, & Media

Unbanned: Exploring Censorship in Books, Art, & Media

FDR Four Freedoms State Park Roosevelt Island, New York, NY, United States

Presented by the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy and the National Coalition Against Censorship, Unbanned is a free, outdoor celebration of the freedom to read. At a time when books and ideas are being increasingly challenged across the country, this series invites the public to engage in timely conversations about censorship and creative expression. Held at […]

Free

Merrick Train Station Carnival

Merrick LIRR Station 2099 Sunrise Hwy., Merrick, NY, United States

Admission and parking for the carnival are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., May 22 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are also available on the midway. Online pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides […]

Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.

Herricks Community Fund Carnival

Herricks Community Center 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY, United States

This family-friendly fundraiser sponsored by the not-for-profit Herricks Community Fund includes rides and games for all ages, plus your favorite fair food. Admission is free except after 8 pm Friday and Saturday, when there is a $5 entrance fee for guests over 36" tall unless they have a ride voucher purchased online. Parking is free […]

Ride cost varies.

South Shore Mall Carnival

South Shore Mall 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore, NY, United States

This family-friendly event has something for everyone, from midway rides and games for all ages to plenty of carnival eats. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., May 29 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are also available on […]

Ride cost varies.

DJ Got Me Fit Dance Party

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

Local favorite DJ Got Me Fit will lead children in silly games and dances inspired by the latest pop music. Included with admission.

free with admission

Astoria Park Carnival

Astoria Park Hoyt Avenue N & 19th Street, Astoria, NY, United States

There will be a midway, games, rides and festival foods. Event admission is free. Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $32/20 tickets, or $62/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. ($2 cash discount. Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Midway hours: 4-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday 4-11 pm Friday 12-11:59 pm Saturday 12-11 pm Sunday Guests […]

Free admission. Ride cost varies.

Chinese Theatre Works

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

In this workshop, participants will explore the history of shadow theater while interacting with puppets from around the globe and learn techniques for designing, building, and operating shadow puppets. Workshops can focus on traditional on-screen shadow theater, contemporary OP (overhead projector) shadow theater, or a mixture of the two.

free with admission

Showtime At The Museum: Educational Theatre!

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

Take a tour of the “Mainstages: Educational Theatre" where you will explore movement, music, improv, and critical thinking activities inspired by global cultures. This month’s theme, “Fantastic Firefighters,” invites kids to unleash their creativity by designing their very own theatrical experience. They will bring imaginative scenes to life in a fun and interactive way. 11 […]

free with admission

Bounce House

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

Jump, climb, and slide your way through a thrilling experience. Free with museum admission.

free with admission

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays: Mozart for Munchkins

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

Listen to classical, jazz, bluegrass and more with the world class musicians from Mozart for Munchkins. Children and their caregivers are welcome to observe, explore, sing and dance from Bach to Bernstein, Beethoven to bluegrass, and Tchaikovsky to Thelonious Monk. Mozart for Munchkins features repertoire performed by musicians from Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, […]

free with admission

Crazy Science: Dry Ice Discovery

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island, NY, United States

Scientific demonstrations introduce kids to dry ice – a solid that does not melt into a liquid but instead changes directly into a gas. Crazy Scientists will perform experiments with colors, a soap volcano, artificial snow, storm in a flask, scientific soda making, and a foggy grand finale.

free with admission

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