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National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameSaratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will commemorate the birthday of 1973 Triple Crown winner and Hall of Fame member Secretariat with a variety of children’s activities and a special showing of the Disney film Secretariat on Saturday, March 30.  The celebration will coincide with the final day of the Museum’s exhibition A Tremendous Machine: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown.

Tykes: Winter Break EditionDestiny USA to Host a Week of Mom-Approved Events from Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd

Syracuse, NY (February 5, 2024) – As local schools gear up for winter break, Destiny USA is thrilled to announce its Tykes: Winter Break Edition, featuring a week-long series of free exciting activities and events for children and their families. The beloved summer event program, Tykes Tuesday, is making a seasonal comeback with a cool twist for the winter break.

Tang-Atrium-09820Multigenerational workshops feature viewing art, making art

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (January 26) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the return of its popular Family Saturdays, with two workshops each month from February through May. The first Family Saturday will be on February 3 at 2 pm. For Family Saturday: Floating Sculptures, participants will view Steve Roden’s spatial score in the Tang atrium, talk about it, and create their own floating sculptures using tissue paper, cardstock, and string.

Childrens Museum of ManhattanSpring Classes Beginning January 2024

New York, N.Y. - The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) announces a full roster of exhibitions and classes now available at The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street New York, NY 10024. For more information, please visit https://cmom.org/exhibitions/ and https://cmom.org/learn/.

Winter Walk and ParadeValatie, NY - The Valatie Economic Redevelopment Association (V.E.R.A.), the Village of Valatie, and the Valatie Santa Claus Club, and Valatie Now are proud to sponsor the Annual WinterWalk and Winter Parade in and along Main Street, Valatie on Saturday, December 9th  from 5 until 9 pm. The Winter Parade will be populated by firetrucks and rescue vehicles from eighteen area fire departments, as well as performers from Dance Diversity and carolers from regional organizations. And of course the highlight of Valatie's Winter Parade is Santa Claus riding on his sleigh.

Children's Museum of Manhattan Celebrates the HolidaysNew York, N.Y. - Come celebrate the holidays this December at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)! Explore how countries from around the world celebrate the holidays through tradition and the act of gift-giving. For more information, please visit https://cmom.org/cmom-programs/.

Wallace & Gromit - courtesy of AardmanPlus, Roy Andersson retrospective, Todd Haynes, and acclaimed new films with filmmakers in person

Astoria, New York (November 16, 2023 — This winter holiday season, Museum of the Moving Image will present an eclectic mix of screenings and events, from family-friendly classics to cult favorites to exciting recent releases. Highlights include rare theatrical showings of the Sesame Street TV specials Don’t Eat the Pictures and Christmas Eve on Sesame Street; matinees of Wallace & Gromit shorts during Winter Recess;…

Haunted BomberA Child-Safe Place to Spend Halloween

Farmingdale, NY, October 9, 2023 -- Who said Halloween is just for children?  Fright takes flight at American Airpower Scarepower Museum on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Once again, our Museum resumes its tradition of offering a child-safe place for children to enjoy Halloween shenanigans.  Flap your bat wings to the Museum and go trick or treating in our Haunted Hangar!  Costumed staff will hand out treats as children go door to door in the safety of Hangar 3. …

Nels RossJamestown, N.Y. - - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 2nd, because the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY is hosting a free, unforgettable night of laughter that will have everyone, from the littlest giggle monsters to the seasoned comedy connoisseurs, rolling in the aisles. 

Mom and Daughter with stereoscopesStaatsburg, N.Y. (7/5/23) — On July 9 and 23, Staatsburgh State Historic Site will host a free children’s magic lantern show and craft activity for children ages 7 to 12.  Reservations are recommended: attendees can reserve an arrival time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at MagicLanternShow.Eventbrite.com.

Kids can see a historic magic lantern in operation and then play with a model lantern and make their own magic lantern slides to take home. They can also create an optical toy and explore other Victorian toys on display.

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