From ballet to a moon festival, kids' day in NYC
Danish-born singer Vibe Normann will lead a singalong of Scandinavian children's songs at Scandinavia House in Manhattan on Sept. 18. Credit: Handout
Summer is over, and the New York City cultural calendar is crowded with activities for families. This weekend, kids can go the ballet, celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival and much more.
NEW YORK CITY BALLET
WHAT Young ballerinas (and other curious kids) can attend a workshop led by members of the NYCB to learn about Balanchine's big-city ballet "Who Cares?" performed at this weekend's matinees. Workshops are for children age 4 or older.
WHEN|WHERE Saturday at 12:45 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St.
INFO $10 Saturday (purchase matinee ticket separately), $25 on Sunday (includes matinee), 212-721-6500, nycballet.com
SCANDINAVIAN SING-ALONG
WHAT Danish-born musicians Anne Mette Iversen and Vibe Normann introduce children (ages 1 to 7) to the delightful treasury of children's songs and games from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Songs are in English; reservations recommended.
WHEN|WHERE Saturday at 1 p.m. Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave.
INFO $7, 212-847-9740, scandinaviahouse.org
CELEBRATE GANESH
WHAT The elephant-headed Indian god with a sweet tooth is an irresistible favorite with children everywhere. This month, the Rubin Museum of Art has dedicated its Saturday family workshops to the celebration of Ganesh. Sculpt clay figures, make garlands and sweets, hear stories about the god and join a procession around the museum.
WHEN|WHERE Saturday from 2 to 3p.m. Rubin Museum of Art,
150 W. 17th St.
INFO $10 for kids, accompanying adult and children under 2 are free, 212-620-5000, ext. 344, rmanyc.org
MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL
WHAT Celebrate the traditional Chinese harvest holiday with a day of lantern-making and other arts and crafts, storytelling, gallery tours and mooncake pastries.
WHEN|WHERE Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Museum of the Chinese in America, 215 Centre St. in Chinatown.
INFO $10, children under 1 are free, 212-619-4785, mocanyc.org
