Activities
Throughout the Day
Target On-site BookstoreFind the newest Great Children’s Reads at the Target onsite store, which will feature books from our Favorite Read-Aloud Stories list and participating authors. You’ll also have the opportunity to have your newly purchased books signed by select authors in the author signing tents.
www.target.com
Big Apple Circus
Clowning around allowed! Big Apple Circus, Circus to Go! Clowns will be entertaining visitors on the main quad. Be sure to stop by their table for the latest news, games and enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Big Apple Circus All-New Show BELLO IS BACK at Lincoln Center Oct. 22 - Jan. 18.
www.bigapplecircus.org
Columbia University in the City of New York
Pick up some information about Columbia’s latest offerings, readers’ and teachers’ guides, and special upcoming community events.
www.columbia.edu
The Libraries
Visit representatives from Brooklyn Public Library and The New York Public Library to sign up for a library card and find out about current programs.
www.nypl.org
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
The Lion King
Enjoy a bit of Broadway with Disney’s THE LION KING. Discover the majesty of this landmark musical at a mask-making workshop — and use materials just like those used on stage! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney magic with the exciting backstage book “How Does The Show Go On?” One lucky family will even win a 4-pack of tickets to see THE LION KING live on Broadway!
www.disneyonbroadway.com
Making Books Sing
Making Books Sing celebrates its 14th season with the musical “Tea with Chachaji.” Visit their area for dance, theater and visual arts activities, a special reading and promotional giveaways.
www.makingbookssing.org
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
It’s time we Met! The Metropolitan Museum of Art will offer hands-on art activities and a reading for kids, all based on objects in the Met’s celebrated collection spanning 5,000 years of world culture. Pick up free family guides to help plan your next visit to the museum.
www.metmuseum.org
The New Victory Theater
Visit New York’s theater for kids and families for festive activities inspired by the hilarious New Vic holiday show “Chestnuts Roasting on The Flaming Idiots.” Set your imagination ablaze with creative crafts funny photos, free give-aways, and chances to win tickets for the entire family!
www.newvictory.org
New-York Historical Society
New-York Historical Society educators will lead students on an exciting literary tour of American history! Young people of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to make their own colonial hats and play colonial games.
www.nyhistory.org
Word Puzzles in the Great Children’s Tent
Kids puzzle-maker extraordinaire Helene Hovanec will present brain-teasing fun for solvers of all ages and abilities in the Great Children’s Reading Tent. Challenge your kids (and yourself!) with anagrams, word searches, secret code puzzles and other stimulating brain-boosters! EES UOY EREHT!