Lots of special events are taking place for families here in Queens this weekend, including a cooking class for kids, art workshops for both families and tots, a storybook session on Dr. Seuss for preschoolers, and an opportunity to swim at the local Boys and Girls Club aquatic center.
Art for Tots Playscapes: March 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Description: Families and their tots will learn how to engage with each other using art materials at the Noguchi Museum galleries. Space is limited so reservations are required. Please check website below to learn how to register.
Age: Kids aged 2 to 4 years old
Price: $10 for families with up to 4 members (fee includes museum admission)
Location: The Noguchi Museum- 9-01 33rd Road (at Vernon Boulevard) Long Island City, NY 11106
Telephone: 718-204-7088
Website: The Noguchi Museum
Storybook Discovery of the Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss: March 16 at 11 a.m.
Description: After a reading of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" at the Voelker Orth Museum, families will get to create their own fish to add to a "fishing pond". Families will also get to visit the museum's koi fish pond, weather permitting.
Age: Kids aged 5 and under
Price: $2
Location: The Voelker Orth Museum- 149-19 38th Avenue Flushing, NY 11354
Telephone: 718-359-6227
Website: The Voelker Orth Museum
Cooking with Vesta Chefs: March 16 at 3 p.m.
Description: Allergic to Salad is holding another cooking class for kids, this time at Astoria's Vesta Restaurant. For more information and to register, please visit the website below.
Age: Kids aged 5 to 12 years old
Price: Free with a suggested donation of $15
Location: Vesta Restaurant- 21-02 30th Avenue Astoria, NY 11102
Website: Allergic to Salad
Family Art Workshops: March 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Description: Elementary schoolers and their families will get to develop their art skills through a variety of materials and themes at the Queens Museum of Art. Children with special needs also welcome to attend, adaptations available.
Age: Kids aged 5 to 12 years old
Price: Free
Location: Queens Museum of Art- NYC Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Corona, NY 11368
Telephone: 718-592-9700
Website: The Queens Museum of Art
Family Swim: March 16-June 22, 2013 from 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Description: Bring the family out every Saturday until summer time to splash around in the pool at the Variety Boys and Girls Club. Great for play and exercise and a variety of water toys will be on hand for use.
Age: All ages
Price: Adult: $10; Child: $5
Location: Variety Boys and Girls Club- 21-12 30th Rd. Astoria, NY 11102
Telephone: 718-728-0946
Website: Variety Boys and Girls Club
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