Typically by this time of year we've all been hit with a bit of cabin fever but it seems with the unseasonably warm temperatures lately, we'd be foolish to stay home with the little ones. Disney's Mickey and the Roadster Racers in theaters by popular demand this Saturday, January 14th at select theaters nationwide.
Disney Junior at the Movies – Plan for a day filled with family fun that should not be missed while celebrating Mickey's Birthday when this new animated series makes it's way to the BIG screen. You can sing and dance along with all your Disney Junior favorites, so grab the wheel and join the fun!
With the holidays sneaking up behind us and lots of seasonal shopping to do, enjoy some of the events listed where you can bring back goodies for your fury friends and pet lovers alike or peek into Dekalb market and Calypso St. Bart for unique gifts and accessories. If you are waiting for Black Friday to head off your shopping excursions then take a stroll through one of our city's fabulous museums, zoos or libraries to past the time away. I am beyond excited & looking forward to my first viewing of the Radio Christmas Spectacular {anticipating the special 3D effects} with my boys {CJ is still a believer and can't wait to see Santa} and where ever else our happy feet will take us! Where do you like to get into the Holiday Spirit and Shop, whether you live here in NYC or some other fabulous spot? Are you an early bird who hits up the Black Friday shopping at major stores with a checklist and layout of the store in hand? or do you like the unique finds at local boutiques?
Key to Events: {E} for everyone {D} for a date {C} for the Chicas {K} for the kiddies {F} for the Fellas {P} for the pets
Friday Nov. 18th - Nov. 21st ~ The 19th Annual Canstruction Competition ~ ( 10am-6pm, Mon. the 21st closes at 5pm) {E}FREE/Taking canned food donations Who says you can't make art out of food cans and labels strategically placed to look like the Super Mario Brothers, Trains, Mr. Potato head and so much more and then donate those canned goods to those in need. Canstruction is an annual design competition between teams comprised of top architecture and engineering pros and food charity that builds unique structures entirely out of food cans. After structures are judged in categories like "Best use of labels" the cans are donated to City Harvest for distribution right in time for turkey day.
Check out the 18th annual Union Square Holiday Market, from November 18 – December 24. With over 100 merchants bringing in some of the most unique gifts ever, this is the place do your holiday shopping, or just enjoy browsing! Some of the items you will find this year: hand-blown glass housewares…local, handmade leather belts…bags and accessories made from recycled plastic…a variety of handmade jewelry…gloves…hats…Tibetan crafts…there are so many beautiful things—be sure to come and check them out. There will be nibbles and noshes throughout—German delights…sweet and savory treats…cider and cappuccino to keep you warm.
(10am-5pm) {E} Adults $12 / Kids 12 and under $8after Nov. 18th : $15 for adults & $10 for kids.
Passionate Pooch lovers and Feline fans alike will love this show featuring 160 breeds of dog and 50 breeds of cat that you can interact with all under the roof of the Jacob Javits center. This event is where you can learn about a breed of dog or cats history and unique characteristics directly from the professionals themselves. There will be over 100 vendors selling all of the must haves for pet lovers and their furry friends! Make sure not to miss demonstrations about Obedience, grooming, agility and from law enforcement K9s. Location: The Jacob Javits Center at 11th avenue between 34th street and 39th street
For more event information: www.akc.org
Saturday Nov. 19th & Sunday Nov. 20th ~ Grand Opening of Grumpy Bert & 24karas ~
(4-7pm) {C} {F} {D}
Stop by the outdoor Dekalb Market to celebrate the opening of Grumpy Bert a fun shop filled with plush, toys and other goodies and it's neighboring store 24Karas a vendor with beautiful handcrafted vintage feeling pieces {I'm coveting a pair of seahorse earrings}. Have a drink, and take %15 off of a purchase of 2 or more 24Karas merchandise. Enjoy live music in the afternoon and grab a bite to eat. Location: The Dekalb Market is located at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue Extension and Willoughby in Brooklyn. For more event information: dekalbmarket.com
Saturday Nov. 19th - Jan 16th ~ The Holiday Train Show ~
( 10am-6pm) {E} Adults: $20Students/Seniors: $18Children 2-12: $10 Children under 2: Free Members: Free / Buy Here This cherished tradition delights people of all ages. Marvel at the charming model trains and New York City landmark replicas. Replicas of some of NYC's most famous landmarks are on display and are made from nuts, bark and leaves. Visitors can stroll the spectacular grounds, decorate (and eat!) gingersnaps, break for lunch and hot chocolate, and shop for everyone on your list. New this year: Visitors will have the opportunity to see just how these amazing replicas are made. This weekend is the Holiday Tree lighting (4pm-5:15pm) where you can view a beautiful Conifer tree being lit for the season and sing along with carolers. Location: 2900 southern blvd, Bronx, New York For more information: www.nybg.org
Saturday Nov. 19th ~ Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration ~
(10am-5:45pm) {E} Adults $25 includes museum admission Children $14.50
If you ever wondered what it would be like to go into outer space and explore the unknown this new AMNHexoplanets support life! I enjoyed reading Time out New Yorks space scenarios with the curator Michael Shara comparing the exhibits topics to that we've seen in movies and read in books! Location: American museum of Natural History at 81st street @ AMNH
For more event information: www.amnh.org
Saturday Nov. 19th ~ Junior Zoo Keeper: Tropic Zone @ Central Park ~
(9:00am-10:30) {K/8-10} Regular price $60 Members price: $50 Roll up your sleeves and help the keepers care for the animals. From studying animal behavior to creating toys for our curious critters, you have a chance to go behind the scenes and find out what a keeper’s job entails. Location: Central Park zoo at 5th avenue and E. 64th street entrance For more event information: tickets.wcs.org
Saturday Nov.19th ~ When Ghosts Pop up the Pages: A 3D Christmas Carol ~
(2pm-4pm) {K/6-12} $6 for non-members $4 for members $2 for children Purchase Tickets here Celebrate Charles Dickens and the holiday season with pop-up book creator Chuck Fischer (Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol: A Pop-Up Book). After a brief tour of the exhibition Charles Dickens at 200, children will make their favorite characters from Dickens's classic ghost story come to life as they cut, fold, color, and paste their own three-dimensional pop-up cards to share with family and friends. All supplies included. Location: The Morgan Library @ 225 5th avenue NY,NY For more event information: www.themorgan.org
Saturday Nov. 19th ~ The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi @ The MET ~
(3:00pm) {E}$15
Rudyard Kipling's beloved mongoose Rikki Tiki Tavi teams up with a self-involved bird named Darzee and a sweet muskrat named Chuchu to rid the garden of the cobra Nag. Adapted for the stage by Y York, this funny tale of cooperation and growing up is for audiences of all ages. Location: 1000 5th avenue at 82nd street For more event information: www.metmuseum.org
Sunday Nov.20th ~ Family Fun Day @ Macy's Herald Square ~
(12:00pm) {E} FREE KIDS DEPT. 7TH FLOOR : Lets have a parade! Kick off the holiday season with a day of fun and games for the entire family! Meet some of your favorite costume characters from the 85th Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade® , including Paul Franks Julius, Planters Mr. Peanut, SEGA of Americas Sonic the Hedgehog, ZhuZhu Pets Pipsqueak and Mr. Squiggles, Sanrios Hello Kitty Princess and more! Then, stop by the SEGAs gaming station and try your skills at Sonic Generations on the Playstation 3! Be sure to bring your camera for fantastic photo ops! Plus, with any kids purchase of $50 or more, snag an exclusive Parade gift bag! TOY SHOP 8TH FLOOR: Meet the world-famous Radio City Rockettes ? and let them show you how to perform a few of their famous dance moves and kicks! KIDS DEPT. 7TH FLOOR: @ 2PM Meet Melissa Sweet, Caldecott Honor Winner and author of Balloons over BroAdway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macys. She will read from her book and sign your copy of her book when you purchase it at the event! Take home show tickets! The first 25 customers to make a $150 purchase in the kids department beginning at 12PM will receive a pair of tickets to see the NEW 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular® - The Rockettes® Magical Journey, or Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! Location: Macy's Herald Square at 151 W. 34th street For more event information: www1.macys.com
Sunday Nov. 20th ~ Calypso Arm Party ~
( 12pm-4pm) {C}FREE
Join blogger Leandra Medine of the MAN REPELLER to celebrate the opening of the Calypso St. Bart accessories store and indulge in collectibles from around the world. Location: 280 Mott Street between Houston and prince
For more event information: The Calypso store (212) 965-0990 and manrepeller.com
Sunday Nov. 20th ~ Bash the Trash 'n' Accordion; the Squeeze Box Strikes Back ~ (3:00pm) {E}$12 In 60-minute workshops, the group Bash the Trash tells stories and teaches children how to turn ordinary items into musical instruments. Everyone has fun, uses their imagination and learns about music. Location: 92nd street Y ; Lexington ave at 92nd street (Buttenwieser Hall) For more event information: www.92y.org
If you are just visiting for the weekend or you are an everyday New Yorker, whatever you decide to do just enjoy the moment and Revel in all that is *NYC* XOXO, Dellah
Dellah's Jubilation always intends to give proper attribution; if a credit was foreseen it was purely accidental and credit will be given where it's due. Any image without attribution unless noted otherwise is the property of Dellah’s Jubilation. If you’d like to use this image please contact me for consent. Dellah's Jubilation is only suggesting events that are thought to be fun and interesting based on opinion. Dellah's Jubilation is not responsible for cancelled events or any other event changes (time, location etc.) due to mother nature or those running the event. Please double check all links to event for updates and changes. Dellahs Jubilation is not affiliated with any of the magazines mentioned within posts. I just like to share my love for zines! Most importantly hit the streets, live in the moment and have fun!
What are you planning on getting into this weekend? This is just another jam packed weekend of activity here in NYC. There are some new museum exhibits: one that promotes being healthy and another that makes learning about history way more interactively fun.. If you have a low key weekend in mind the city is showing off it's true fall colors, maybe just a stroll through your fave neighborhood park is all you need. I watched kids dive through piles of leaves in CJ's school yard and found a few beautiful "rainbow" colored trees. The leaves cascaded from red to orange, to yellow then green so beautifully. CJ, Tristan and I stopped in awe of the nature around us. Isn't it wonderful to take a second to take in something so simple yet so breathtakingly amazing in this sometimes crazy hectic city? Where are your favorite places to enjoy this season?
Key to Events:
{E} for everyone {D} for a date {C} for the Chicas {K} for the kiddies
{F} for the Fellas {P} for the pets
Friday Nov. 11th - Nov. 21st ~ The 19th Annual Canstruction Competition ~
( 10am-6pm, Fri the 11th closes at 1pm, Mon. the 21st closes at 5pm) {E} FREE/Taking canned food donations Who says you can't make art out of food cans and labels strategically placed to look like the Super Mario Brothers, Trains, Mr. Potato head and so much more and then donate those canned goods to those in need. Canstruction is an annual design competition between teams comprised of top architecture and engineering pros and food charity that builds unique structures entirely out of food cans. After structures are judged in categories like "Best use of labels" the cans are donated to City Harvest for distribution right in time for turkey day. I'm a little biased and in favor of the design Roots for Hunger because one of my besties is on the design team!
Roots of Hunger at this years 2011 competition has got my vote.
Last year's Mario and Luigi canstruction was definitely CJ's top pick
Friday Nov. 11th - Sunday Nov. 13th ~ The New York Chocolate Show ~
( Fri. & Sat. 10-7, Sun 10-6) {E} For tickets click here Children under 13 FREE (limit 2 children per adult).
Satisfy your chocolate cravings this weekend and check out this annual expo of over 60 vendors. My boys and I went a few years back and had a great time and brought home a few delish brownies. There are several Chocolate vendors with yummy samples to taste and merchandise for purchase. You may run into a food network personality and will love the demos shown by local pastry chefs. Don't miss the Broadway themed chocolate fashions and if you have kids in tow, keep them entertained in the Kids zone. Kids who find specially wrapped sweets can score tickets to The Radio City Christmas Spectacular or Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan.
CJ and his cousin made friends with one of the vendors who right before the end of the night
let them decorate Chocolate ornaments.
The hubby (on the right) and Mike D. with Pastry chef and Food Network Challenge host/Judge Keegan Gerhard
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion @ 125 w.18th street between 6th and 7th Avenue.
Friday Nov. 11th ~ Grand Re-Opening of the New York Historical Society ~
(10am-10pm) {E} $15, AGES 7-13 $5 Children under 7 FREE
The Future looks brights for this historical museum who's $65 million renovation brings the past to life before our very eyes. With interactive technology stations and new engaging exhibits this museum gives a better look into the city's history. There will be historical characters brought to life including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Be there for the ribbon cutting of the anticipated new Dimenna Children's museum which occupies 4,000 sq. feet of the lower level and showcases historical figures when they were kids themselves. Watson Adventures will host a New York History Mysteries scavenger hunt, so pay attention and enjoy all the new exhibits ($17.50) Location: 170 Central Park West between 76th and 77th Sts For more event information: www.nyhistory.org
Praised by first lady Michelle Obama this anticipated interactive exhibit at the Children's Museum of Manhattan is sure to be a hit with not just the kiddies but their parents as well. As part of my graduate studies program in Elementary Education {teaching Elem science class}, I will be taking CJ to check out this national health initiative exhibit on Sunday. As we all know; one of the best ways to engage children in learning of any sort is through hands on experiences. In this fun, educational exhibit kids will experience the bodies organs up close through giant models (pumping blood through the heart), games (sleep deprived memorization challenge) and energy burning stations (balance beams, and exercise machines) all in the hopes of understanding how important it is to take care of their bodies. This weekends festival (Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat. 10am- 4pm and Sun. 10am - 4:30pm) will have food, bed-time and fitness themed crafts like creating a vegetable puppet or a stamped pillow case.
Meet the Super Sprowtz and learn why fruits and veggies are so important to being Super healthy kids!
How does advertising have an affect on our healthy food choices?
* Images via cmom.org
Location: The Tisch Building at 212 West 83rd Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues.
Saturday Nov.12th & Sunday Nov. 13th ~ 2011 Quidditch World Cup ~
(Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 9am-9pm) {E}$5-$100 click here for package deals.
If you are a muggle who's a fan of all things Harry Potter then this 5th annual Quidditch competition between High Schools and Colleges throughout the world is the event for you. I'm not sure how they manage their brooms since they aren't really flying but the games seems to have a following and several players. You can also enjoy live music performances, meet various owls and watch a few demonstrations.
Location: Randalls Island Park, Robert F. Kennedy bridge at Randalls Island
Saturday nov. 12th - Sun. Nov. 20th ~ Puppets on Film @ BAM ~
(Check site for various times){E}General Admission $12, Kids 13 and under $9
I have become a bit obsessed with Jim Henson's Muppets and their soon to be released movie on the 23rd of Nov. Have you read my tribute post to them? I also tried convincing my hubby to get me the Muppets Monopoly version knowing darn well I can't stand monopoly and haven't played in almost 10 years. If you are anything like me then I think this film series is the temporary solution until the movies release. See puppets like you’ve never seen them before! Long before computer graphics, fantastic creatures came to life as puppets made of foam, fabric, metal, and wood. This festival features seven brand new documentaries about puppetry as well as a roster of fantasy films, Muppet movies, shorts from the US and around the world, New York premieres, gremlins, teenage mutant ninja turtles, and the story of an angry tire. Puppets on Film includes programs for both kids and adults alike.
Saturday Nov. 12th ~ Super Mario 3D Land comes to Times Square ~ (10am-4pm) {E} FREE
If you ever day dreamed about being a part of the game with Nintendo Classic good guy Mario, then this is the event for you, and maybe even a kid or two. This interactive event will allow you to feel what it's like to hang in the Mushroom Kingdom. There will be life size warp pipes, coin jumps and a flagpole finish.
The special buzz is that ToysRus will have the game on sale from noon to 2pm, before it's official release date, this is definitely one of the items on CJ's Christmas list. Keep in mind the combination, of Times Square + toys +photos with Mario + giveaways will probably equal a hefty crowd.
Image via Timessquare.com
Location:Military Island at Times Square (Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets). For more event information:timessquare.com
Saturday Nov. 12th ~ Family Day @ Citi Pond ~
(12pm-4pm){E} FREE
Families are invited for a day of fun-filled activities and excitement complete with face painting, live entertainment, book readings, and tasty treats. There will be a winter themed fashion show and a doggie snack bar presented by Natural Balance. Special performances by legendary singer Bob Dorough of Schoolhouse rock and Conjunction Junction fame, FreckleFace Strawberry The Musical, Songs for Seeds and an appearance by Carlos the French Bulldog will be great fun. Make sure to arrive early because the 1st 100 kids can get free skate rentals.
Location:40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Sunday Nov. 13th ~ Baby Got Bach ~ (11am) {K} $20 per adult or child $60 for a family of four. Curated by the pianist Orli Shaham, the event begins with BackStage Up Front, where kids have a chance to play with real musical instruments. Then it is on to the stage to enjoy a listening tour of great live chamber music, featuring Orli and her friends. Location: 158 Bleecker st. at Thompson street
Sunday Nov. 13th ~ Ezra Jack Keats Family Day at the Jewish Museum ~
(12pm-4pm) {K/ 4 +} Free with Museum admission which is $12 for adults and Free for kids under 12
Join in this fun-filled afternoon of activity in celebration of the author/illustrator of The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie and other storybook favorites. Delight in a live music, hear storybook readings, create a work of art inspired by Keats' illustrations and explore the exhibition with special gallery hunts.
Sunday Nov. 13th ~ Le Carrousel Magique at Bryant Park ~
(2pm-3pm) {E} FREE Abracadabra! Once again the Bryant Park magicians appear, with tricks that astound, amaze, and take you away. Location: Le Carrousel at Bryant park mid park near 41st street For more event information: bryantpark.org
Looking for other great things to do this weekend? Check out Time out New york and Time Out New York Kids online and in news stands. It's one of my absolute favorite go to sources for things to do around NYC!!
If you are just visiting for the weekend or you are an everyday New Yorker, whatever you decide to do just enjoy the moment and Revel in all that is *NYC*
xoxo, Dellah
*Dellah's Jubilation always intends to give proper attribution if a credit was foreseen, it was purely accidental and credit will be given where it's due. Any image without attribution unless noted otherwise is the property of Dellah’s Jubilation. If you’d like to use this image please contact me for consent. Dellah's Jubilation is only suggesting events that are thought to be fun and interesting based on opinion. Dellah's Jubilation is not responsible for cancelled events or any other event changes (time, location etc.) due to mother nature or those running the event. Please double check all links to event for updates and changes. Dellahs Jubilation is not affiliated with any of the magazines mentioned within posts, I just like to share my love for zines. Most importantly hit the streets, live in the moment and have fun!
Well last weekend here in the Tri-state area we got an early taste of Jack Frost's 45 degree weather and snow; while this weekend seems like its going to be the complete opposite with lots of sun and temps in the 50's range. How do you plan to spend this weekend? Will you be enjoying the outdoors or checking out some of our city's great museum exhibits and shops? Be sure to follow my Revel in *NYC* check out: series next weekend when I introduce you to some new unique shopping hot spots you are going to want to do your Christmas shopping at.
Key to Events: {E} for everyone {D} for a date {C} for the Chicas {K} for the kiddies {F} for the Fellas {P} for the pets
Friday Nov. 4th & Saturday Nov. 6th ~ Wasabassco 7th Annual Burlesque show ~
( Fri & Sat 9pm) {C} {F} {D}$25/night or $40 both nights
Since it's inception in 2004, Brooklyn-based Wasabassco Burlesque has set a new standard for glamorous glitz, stupefying showmanship, and staggering sexiness. 40 of Wasabassco's favorites will perform over six hours of risqué entertainment guaranteed to blow the roof off The Bell House!
Friday's show will include a stocking fashion show from PEEK Brooklyn featuring the ladies of Wasabassco, a pole dance show-within-a-show in the Frontier Room sponsored by X-Pole, and an exclusive engagement by Chicago's Michelle L'Amour, The Most Naked Woman, who will bring her unique and scintillating brand of knock-down drag-out beauty to Brooklyn. Saturday night features a tattoo-art runway walk of performers deliciously inked by Scarlet Sinclair of Tattoo Ritual and a special appearance by the Outer Borough Brass Band. Location: The Bell House 149 7th St (between Second and Third Aves
For more event information: http://thebellhouseny.com/
Friday Nov. 4th - Sunday Nov. 6th ~ Lucky Magazine's Ultimate Shopping Event~
( Fri.VIP party 6pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm) click here for ticket prices {C} {F}
If you are looking for deeply discounted fashions from top designers then you need to be at this event, and make sure you arrive early so not to miss out on the fabulous steals! I was watching New York Live and one of the Lucky Magazine editors were featured showing off some of the great labels who will have merchandise marked down for the event.I loved the $300 Christian Dior vintage saddle bag shown (originally about $1500 and the only one they will have ) and a gorgeous classic black Elizabeth and James dress marked to $3 from $500 (not necessarily a steal for me, but it is a beautiful dress). Other labels include: Rachel Roy, Rebecca Minkoff, Tracey Reese, Trina Turk and several more.Don't forget you can sip on some bubbly while you shop, grab a goodie bag, donate to Baby Buggy and take home a 1 year subscription to Lucky mag! Location: 441 west 14th street between 9th and 10th ave.
For more event information: http://luckyshops.com/
Friday Nov. 4th ~ American Girl Place Holiday Windows Unveiling ~
(5pm, arrive at 4:45) {E}FREE There's nothing like the windows displayed on 5th ave for the holidays! Once the holly and wreaths go up you know the season to be jolly is on it's way.
Celebrate the season with American Girl! You and your girl can be the first to see their holiday window display and enjoy treats to help you get in the spirit.
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ The Carsten Höller: Experience @ The New Museum ~
(10am-12pm/ museum open 11am-6pm ) {E}FREE for every 2 adults in a family & kids under 18
image via: condenasttraveler.tumblr.com
“For every person who comes in, it will be like exposing a film to the light and seeing what image develops" - C.H
We try to expose our oldest CJ to as many unique experiences in the city as possible, which means at times taking advantage of as many free admission days at museums as much as possible, be advised that several frugal families have the same idea in mind and some events can get rather crowded. When I think of funhouses I instantly think of Brooklyn's Coney Island, unfortunately these amusement park staples are a rarity these days. Höller was initially a scientist whose works look part laboratory and fun house and include: slides, distorted mirrors, walls and floors, and creepy corridors. I am looking forward to the steel twisty slide that will take you from the 4th floor to the 1st of the museum as you giggle and scream in delight (here's hoping we can get CJ to do it too), the beautiful mirrored carousel and to see who dares to partake in the "Giant Psycho Tank" a sensory deprivation tank. I'm intrigued based on descriptions of having an outer body and hallucinatory experience. During the Family event (recommended for children aged 4-15) re-imagine Carsten Höller’s 1991 performance Children Demonstrate for the Future, 1991, by creating posters, signs, stickers, and fliers to march in the name of the future.
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Meet the Sprowtz at Lincoln Center ~
(11am) {K} FREE
Every first Saturday of the month the Atrium presents "Meet the Artist Saturdays" This weekend Super Sprowtz will use kid-friendly entertainment, puppets, music, story and a curriculum to Vegucate™ children about healthy eating and wellness. Through their ten super-powered vegetable characters including Colby Carrot, Sammy Spinach, Brian Broccoli and Suzy Sweetpea, Super Sprowtz delivers fun food facts in a humorous, interactive and memorable ways. Kids eat it up! I was not familiar with the super sprowtz initially but after watching a few clips of them on their site, I absolutely love them and the kids really will love all the characters. Check out their site too.
Location: David Rubenstein Atrium Broadway between 62nd and 63rd streets
For more event information: new.lincolncenter.org
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Luminous Modernism Children’s Workshops with the Salvadori Center ~
Using the urban landscape of buildings, tunnels, and bridges, the Salvadori Center introduces children and adults alike to the wonder, beauty, and logic of architecture and engineering.Voted the most beautiful public building in Sweden (2001), Kiruna Church is a wonderful collection of triangles and squares. Built between 1909 and 1912, this church is a stand out example of geometry in architecture. Families will work with a collection of shapes and in three-dimensions to build and design their own geometric masterpieces. Location: Scandinavia House at 58 Park Avenue
For more event information: www.scandinaviahouse.org
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Jazz for Young People: Who is Duke Ellingtion? ~
(1pm & 3pm) {K/6+} $12, $20, $28 purchase tickets online
One of the most important musicians of the 20th century, Duke Ellington wrote over 1000 compositions and kept a loyal band for over 50 years. He has been called America’s greatest composer. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis explores the inimitable style and infectious swing of the man who truly deserved the name “Duke” in this interactive, hour-long concert for families. Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center located at Broadway and 60th street
For more event information: jalc,org
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Target first Saturdays @ the Brooklyn Museum ~ (5pm-11pm ) {C}{F} {D} FREE
After hours at the museum check out the exhibit Sanford Biggers: Sweet Funk - An Introspective. Enjoy Latin, hip hop, punk fused music from Brooklyn based artists Navegante and Ninjasonik. Watch Danny Glover in the Film To Sleep with Anger, about a drifter who finds himself living with a Los Angeles family who are reminded by him of their southern roots. There will be a dance party, a book discussion, song performances and more! Location:200 Eastern Pkwy at Washington Ave For more event information: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php
Dances Patrelle previews its holiday classic, Yorkville Nutcracker, with cast in full costume performing pieces created for this event. Set in this neighborhood in 1895, the twist on Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet is a great way to start the holidays.
2011 marks the 16th Anniversary of Francis Patrelle's unique rendition of
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, The Nutcracker
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Looking for other great things to do this weekend? Check out Time out New yorkand Time Out Kids online and in news stands. One of my absolute favorite go to sources for things to do around NYC!!
xoxo Dellah
~ Dellah's Jubilation is only suggesting events that are thought to be fun and interesting based on opinion. Dellah's Jubilation is not responsible for cancelled events or any other event changes (time, location etc.) due to mother nature or those running the event. Please double check all links to event for updates and changes. Dellahs Jubilation is not affiliated with Time out New York or Time Out Kids New York or any other magazine. I just love their magazine and site when on the hunt for things to do. Dellah's Jubilation always intends to give proper attribution if a credit was foreseen, it was purely accidental and credit will be given where it's due. Most importantly hit the streets and have fun!
Halloween is right around the corner with only 4 days to go! Do you have your costumes ready? did you decide to go the homemade route or the easy store brought option? We bought Tristan's Circus Tiger costume at a street fair for $10 , which was well worth it considering he's worn it for Pumpkin picking photos, at the Time Out New York Fall Festival (see photo on their site), he'll wear it tomorrow at our buildings Halloween party, at his birthday bash and trick or treating on Monday (poor costume has been washed three times already). We couldn't make Chris be just a clown for all of Halloween for the sake of his brother's birthday party. We knew all of his male chums would be in some sort of superhero costume so he will also be Dan from Bakugan ( It's OK if you have a raised eyebrow and not a clue what Bakugan is). Mike will be the ringmaster and I a circus clown as well (I needed an excuse to wear a tutu) and our costumes are a mix of what we owned and some new accessories!
If you have yet to make any plans for the weekend below are a few ideas (not all of them involve costumes, just in case you aren't really into Halloween). Make sure to check the website for any changes for events being held on Saturday due to the bad weather forecast. Snow in October? strange!
KEY TO EVENTS:{E} for everyone {D} for a date {C} for the Chicas {K} for the kiddies {F} for the Fellas {P} for the pets
Final Weekend ~ Boo at the Zoo @ the Bronx Zoo ~
(Events go on throughout the day) {E}For discounted ticket prices order online
Celebrate a New York Halloween tradition! October weekends are packed with activities, including hay mazes and hayrides, costume parades, musical theater, magic shows, and live music. Embark on a Haunted Safari to explore their B.O.O. Labs where Dr. D. Zaster is putting the final touches on Expedition Earth–his top secret experiment. Best of all, come visit with their bats, cats, and creepiest critters.And don't forget, kids in costume get in free! Location: Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx, NY
For more event information: http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/boo-at-the-zoo.aspx
Final Weekend ~ NYC A-scarium @ the Aquarium ~
(check site for schedule of event times) {E}For ticket prices check here
At the Aquarium’s annual Halloween celebration, meet all our sea monsters, and enjoy magic shows, live music, storytelling, and crafts activities. Don’t miss their special Halloween 4-D feature, The Curse of Skull Rock, showing in the theater outside the aquarium entrance. Collect treats at their treat stations, and venture into our creepy Shipwreck. Kids in costume get in FREE! Location: Surf Ave at 8th street
Final Weekend ~ The Haunted Pumpkin Garden ~
(Various Times) {E}Adults: $20 Students/Seniors: $18 Children 2–12: $8 Children under 2: Free Members: Free
Pumpkin sculptures of spooky scarecrows, frightening spiders, sneaky snakes, and more designed by artist Michael Natiello await discovery at every turn in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Youngsters play inside a ''gourd-geous'' Pumpkin House, put on a scary show at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, have a ''hoot'' finding out what owls eat by dissecting pellets, and look for wiggly worms under a rotting log. Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear scary costumes for daily parades through the Adventure Garden.
Location: The New York Botanical Gardens 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10458
For more event information: http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/haunted-pumpkin-garden/index.php
Friday Oct. 28th ~Citi Pond Grand Opening Celebration ~
(6pm-7pm ){E} General Admission: Free & Skate Rentals: $14
This weekend is going to be a chilly one here in NYC with possible snow this Saturday, so why not hit the ice?
Kick off Citi Pond's seventh season of free admission ice skating at the Grand Opening Celebration, featuring live music and ice skating performances including: musical performances from Broadway's: Sister Act & Rock of Ages. Enjoy Ice skating performances from: National/World Champion Kimmie Meissner, U.S. National synchronized skating champions The Haydenettes &
Ice dance team Isabella Tobias & Deividas Sagniunas. There will also be live music from Hillside Elementary School's Drums of Thunder. Plus free skate rentals for the first 100 visitors, starting at 5:30pm. Location: between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues
For more event information: http://citipondatbryantpark.com/
Saturday Oct 29th & Sunday Oct. 30th ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~
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( See website for schedule of events times ) {C} {F} Food and crafts available for purchase
Travel to Mexico during this 9th annual celebration honoring those who have departed. Events to look forward to are: A procession through the Village streets and blessing of the altar by the prehispanic dance group Atl Tlachinolli. Visitors of all ages can attend workshops where they will learn traditional Mexican paper crafts, bread making and poetry writing. There will also be a presentation/documentary film about human traffic victims by Cause Vision. The celebration concludes Wednesday, November 2nd with a stunning performance by Mariachi Tapatio de Alvaro Paulino. During this time, the public is invited to come share the bread and flowers and join in the clearing away of the altar.
Location: churchyard of St. Mark’s in-the-Bowery (10th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan)
For more event information: http://www.manoamano.us/en/diadelosmuertos-11.html
Saturday Oct. 29th ~ Wonderween on the Sony Technology Lab ~
(10am-4pm) {K} FREE
Celebrate Halloween at the Lab and bring the family in for some hauntingly hands-on fun! Catch a monstrous movie, make some creepy crafts, and go home with gobs of ghoulish goodies! Screenings include the children’s features Elmo Says Boo, Dora The Explorer, and Go, Diego, Go. No reservations required. All activities and screenings require general admission to the Lab and are available on a first come first served basis Location: Sony Plaza at 56th Street and Madison Avenue
For more event information: http://www.sonywondertechlab.com/pe-events_workshops.html
Saturday Oct.29th ~ Central Park Pumpkin Festival ~
(11am-3pm ){E} FREE
Join NYC Parks for Pumpkin Festival, New York City's annual celebration of the fall harvest season in leafy Central Park! There will be lots of activities for the kids to enjoy so make sure to arrive early and I always have a few snacks handy because free, popular events in the city get crowded quick and you don't want to be waiting in lines instead of enjoying the fun. There will be live entertainment, a farmers market & arts and crafts. You can scoop up some free pumpkins, and see NY's giant pumpkin weighing in at 1,436 pounds. Save some of your energy for the Obstacle course and NY Rangers Road Tour & Slapshot Booth. Definitely a full day of fun in Central Park. Location: Central Park Bandshell Enter at 72nd Street
For more event information: http://www.nycgovparks.org/festivals/pumpkin_festival.php
Sunday Oct. 30th ~ Hudson River Park Kidz Karnival ~
(12pm-6pm ) {K}
Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 transforms into “Halloween Central” with fun-filled attractions including face painting, mask decorating, wax hands, cotton candy, rides and more that will keep you in the Halloween spirit all day long. In addition to these spooktacular activities, The Story Pirates will perform Halloween-themed improv shows for children and adults of all ages throughout the day. All ages are invited. Most attractions will appeal to kids aged 2–8 years. Some activities are free and select activities will cost $2.
Location: Pier 46 at Charles St.
For more event information: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org
Sunday Oct. 30th ~ Hi-Jinks on the Highline ~
(12pm-3pm) {E} FREE. There is a fee for pumpkins picked in the patch
Families are invited to dress in costume and join Friends of the High Line for an afternoon filled with tricks and treats on the High Line. The first-ever Halloween parade on the High Line will be led by Puppet Master Ralph Lee, students from local public schools, and a giant train car puppet created by the kids, the parade will travel south toward The Porch, the new open-air café on the High Line at West 15th Street.
Following the parade, families are invited to stay at The Porch to paint faces, dance to spooky tunes, and build a spooky house with the Children’s Workyard Kit. From 12:00 - 4:00 PM, join the Fulton Youth of the Future at the first-ever pumpkin patch on the High Line. Purchase a pumpkin you pick out yourself—using your artistic talents to decorate it or just take it home to enjoy.
Location: The Seating Steps, on the High Line at West 22nd Street
For more event information: http://www.thehighline.org
Sunday Oct.30th ~ SpookTacular @ Top of the Rock Observation Deck~
(1pm-4pm) {K} Activities included with admission/Children 5 and under are FREE Adults $25,
children 6-12 are $16 and seniors $23. To reserve your tickets go to www.topoftherocknyc.com
The kids will enjoy Arts and Crafts, Face painting, magic shows, and treats like cotton candy and popcorn while overlooking phenomenal views of NYC. Location: Top of the Rock, 30 Rockefeller Plaza between 5th and 6th avenues
For more event information: http://www.topoftherocknyc.com
Sunday Oct. 30th ~Meet Japans Mystical Folktale Creatures & Ghosts through Theater Performance ~
(2pm) {E}
A child-friendly theatrical performance with song and dance introduces children to mystical creatures from Japan’s folklore, such as oni, kappa and tengu, directed by Kanako Hiyama. Afterward, participants will create their own masks of the folktale characters featured in the stories. Participants are encouraged to come in costume! Location: 333 East 47th Street
For more event information: http://www.japansociety.org
Sunday Oct. 30th ~ Trick or Treat at Eloise at The Plaza ~
(4pm) {E} FREE No reservation Required
Head over to The Plaza for trick-or-treating and a costume contest, everyone is a winner!! Donations to Only Make Believe; a non-profit organization that performs interactive theater for children in hospitals and care facilities are welcome. Location: Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
For more event information: http://www.theplaza.com/
Monday Oct. 31st ~Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History ~
(4pm-7pm) {E} $10 per person $9 for members
Trick-or-treating while passing prehistoric dinosaur bones seems like spooky fun. Enjoy
live performances by David Grover and the Big Bear Band, and Louie and Subanda as you dance under the famous big blue whale. There will be arts and crafts and pumpkin carving. Surprise the kids with appearances from their favorite characters including Curious George, Cat in the Hat, Toot and Puddle, Danny’s Dinosaur, Big Nazo, Peter Rabbit, and more. Come in your Halloween costume!
Go green this Halloween and bring your own bag for trick-or-treating.
Location: Central park West at 79th street
For more event information: http://www.amnh.org
Monday Oct. 31st ~ Asphalt Screams @ Asphalt Green ~
(5:30pm- 7:30pm) {E}The event is FREE open to the public, and suitable for all ages. Suggested donations of $20 per family are welcome and will support Asphalt Green's free exercise and swim programs
Have an active, energetic and safe Halloween with Asphalt Green at the inaugural Asphalt Screams Halloween event! Wear your best costume and tour the "haunted" Murphy Center. Attendees can participate in fun, active Halloween games on Asphalt Green's field: Zombie Freeze Tag, Maniacal Martial Arts, Spooktacular Soccer Shoot-Outs, and Steal the Pumpkin. With music suitable for a Monster Ball, and treats and refreshments for every ghost and creature, Asphalt Screams is the perfect way to begin or end your family's Halloween in a safe atmosphere. Location: Asphalt Green's Murphy Center and Field 555 E. 90th Street (at York Avenue)
For more event information: http://www.asphaltgreen.org/
Monday Oct. 31st ~39th Annual Village Halloween Parade ~
(10pm) {E} FREE It wouldn't be Halloween without the Village Halloween parade!! I've only gone once in my life and had our 4 year old in tow and had a great time (don't judge me, I think Halloween fell on a saturday it wasn't a school night) it's something to experience at least once. All Those in Costume are Welcome to Join Hundreds of Puppets, 53 Bands of Different Types of Music, Dancers and Artists, and Thousands of other New Yorkers in Costumes of their Own Creation in the Nation’s Most Wildly Creative Public Participatory Event in the Greatest City in the World! If you are scared of the huge crowd you can always catch it on t.v Location: On 6th Avenue from Spring Street to 16th Street
For more event information: http://halloween-nyc.com/
How will you be spending this Halloween weekend? Any great neighborhoods to trick or treat in? are you in NYC and plan to check out the East Village Parade? Whatever the case, have fun and be safe!! Looking for other great things to do this weekend? Check out
xoxo Dellah
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