Date:	Activity:
02/08/10	Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A This preschool activity for children ages 3-5 takes place Mondays during January and February. Kids and their caretakers learn about fish, enjoy trout feeding, and a nature-related craft. Pre-registration is suggested.
02/08/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Strauss's dual gifts for groundbreaking modernity and classical elegance come together in a smart and fanciful production. The great Swedish diva Nina Stemme makes a rare appearance in the title role and Sarah Connolly as the Composer. Kirill Petrenko conducts.
02/08/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker St. An array of the finest stage magicians perform world class magic in an intimate theatrical setting.
02/08/10	Brentwood Public Library 34 Second Avenue Kids ages 3-6 learn songs, rhymes and hear stories in both English and Spanish. Registration required.
02/08/10	Mamaroneck Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue Participate in rhythms, rhymes, and more. Pre-registration is required.
02/08/10	Kate Wollman Rink Prospect Park, Parkside/Ocean Avenues entrance or Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance Take a twirl on the ice at this early morning free skate set to ballroom music.
02/08/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Meet a museum animal, explore the grounds, and do a craft or nature game.
02/08/10	Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Avenue Learn how to make earrings using real gems. Glen from Strawtown Jewelry will show you how. Students will learn a different technique than that used for making bracelets. Register in advance in person at the library. The non-refundable fee for the class due at registration.
02/08/10	Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Children are invited to watch a movie on a big screen.
02/08/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Toddlers and their caregiver can enjoy stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs and bubbles.
02/08/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Be prepared for a chocolate overload as chef Shawn Hubbell prepares tasty treats for Valentine's Day. Pre-registration is requested.
02/08/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Children with a caregiver can drop by anytime this week to make a card for Valentine's Day. Make a new card everyday!
02/08/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road "Granny Jean" introduces babies and toddlers to language, letters and simple stories through playful rhymes, songs and puppetry.
02/08/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road Granny Jean introduces babies and toddlers to language, letters and simple stories through playful rhymes, songs and puppetry.
02/08/10	Resources for Children with Special Needs 116 E. 16th St, 5th Fl. Jean Mizutani hosts this workshop for parents of children with autism who are turning five. Call Gary Shulman, MS.Ed for more information and to register.
02/08/10	BIG Movies for Little Kids Cobble Hill Cinemas, 265 Court Street at Butler Street Set on the Mississippi River, this 1928 comedy starring Buster Keaton follows the adventures of a spoiled young man who is forced by his crusty father to learn the ropes of riverboating. Black and white; silent with intertitles. Recommended for ages 2 and up.
02/08/10	Queens Library-Flushing branch 41-17 Main Street This workshop discusses common questions teens and parents have about college. Meets the second Tuesday of the month.
02/08/10	Greenwich Public Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Children make their own craft to take home. No registration required but space is limited. Please come early and sign in at the Children's Room desk.
02/08/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Clarendon Library branch 2035 Nostrand Avenue Kids can participate in arts and crafts activities.
02/08/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Mill Basin Library branch 2385 Ralph Avenue Teens can make their own Valentine's Day cards. Registration required.
02/08/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Flatlands Library branch 2065 Flatbush Avenue Hang out and enjoy books, games, and music.
02/08/10	New York Public Library 535 West 179th St Read aloud to a registered therapy dog and licensed handler. This program is designed to encourage a love of reading in a fun and warm environment.
02/08/10	Gotham Hall 1356 Broadway (at 36th St.) The New York Rangers and the Garden of Dreams Foundation are hosting Casino Night on Monday, February 8, from 7-10 p.m. at Gotham Hall in New York. This annual fundraising event, is a perennial fan favorite and features the entire New York Rangers team and select alumni. The evening includes playing casino games alongside the Rangers players, as well as a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions. All net proceeds benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation Ticket Packages: ? Individual Ace Tickets: $500 ? Full House VIP Tickets: $1,000: Includes exclusive access to pre-event reception with Adam Graves and Rod Gilbert, as well as members of the Coaching Staff and/or Glen Sather from 6-7 p.m., plus a special team gift. ? High Roller VIP Tickets: $2,000: Includes exclusive access to pre-event reception with members of the 2009-10 NY Rangers from 6-7 p.m., plus a special team gift. Call 1-877-MSG-GOAL for Tickets
02/08/10	Mineola Memorial Library 195 Marcellus Road, Community Room Kids ages 2/ 1/2 up to kindergarten enjoy a storytime with their caregiver.
02/08/10	Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main Street Kids ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver hear stories, participate in fun crafts and playtime to learn about nature and the ocean. RSVP required.
02/08/10	Westhampton Free Library 28 Library Avenue Kids creae this traditional Mardi Gras cake with Carnival-colored frosting and may even win the lucky charm hidden inside. Registration required.
02/08/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike This early childhood enrichment program engages kids in age-specific activities with a mix of art, music, drumming, sensory and active play, storytime, puppets and more. Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 1.
02/08/10	WMP Concert Hall 31 E. 28th St. Free 45 minute violin-piano recital during lunch break at 12:30pm on Monday, February 8. Works by Bach and Prokofiev with violinist Akiko Kobayashi and pianist Juliana Han. Program: JS Bach - Sonata for Violin and Continuo in G major, BWV 1021 Prokofiev - Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1 in F minor, Op 80 Akiko Kobayashi, violin Juliana Han, piano Admission: free and open to the public (suggested donation $10)
02/08/10	Chat Noir 230 Merrick Road A new twist on a Mom's Night Out! Attend a Valentine Decorating Party. Make gingerbread houses, sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies. Icing, all-you-can-eat candy buffet, decorating kit and gift bag included. Prices vary by product. Reservations required.
02/08/10	The Scholastic Store- SoHo 557 Broadway Enjoy fun crafts and activities including cookie decorating, bollywood dancing and more. All proceeds support the ASPCA, DoSomething.org and Hester Street Collaborative charities.
02/09/10	JCC on the Hudson 371 South Broadway Join others to discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting, and to address topics such as fostering an attitude of gratitude, strengthening children's social skills, keeping lines of communication open, and loving without indulging.
02/09/10	Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor A gentle flow yoga class for you and your tot.
02/09/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Elina Garanca sings Carmen for the first time at the Met. Roberto Alagna and Jonas Kaufmann share the role of the obsessed Don Jose, Barbara Frittoli is Micaela, and Mariusz Kwiecien is the matador Escamillo. Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts.
02/09/10	New York City Ballet David H. Koch Theater, Columbus Ave. & 63rd St. Russian composers and choreographers have long inspired the ballet stage with their mastery of music and movement. The apex of the Stravinsky/Balanchine collaboration, Agon is an electric masterpiece, ever contemporary in its athletic competitiveness. The Kirov Ballet's Alexey Miroshnichenko introduces a new story to a composition by Rodion Shchedrin titled Lady with a Lapdog. A spectacular exhibition featuring both Hungarian czardas and a court of regal ballerinas and cavaliers, Cortege Hongrois develops from a folk-stylized processional to a grand pas de deux in the classical tradition.
02/09/10	The Language Workshop for Children 888 Lexington Avenue Learn about the French, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese speaking worlds. Pre-registration is required.
02/09/10	Raynham Hall Museum 20 West Main Street Kids learn to bake cookies with Oyster Bay's master baker, Kieran Shea (of the Baykery Cafe), in RHM's Victorian Kitchen. Space is limited. Registration required.
02/09/10	Westport-Library 20 Jesup Road Celebrate Presidents' Day by watching classic political episodes of The Simpsons. Hosted by resident Simpsons' geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis, the night will include trivia and candy. In the McManus Room.
02/09/10	JCC Rockland 450 West Nyack Road Students will use a survey to identify their strengths and challenges and then apply that knowledge to writing a college application. Participants will then learn strategies for the interview process. The seminar will focus on developing greater self-awareness in order to make the right decision about which colleges are the right fit for the applicant.
02/09/10	The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road See independent or major films before their public premieres with veteran film critic Harlan Jacobson hosting a post-screening discussion with critics, actors and film historians.
02/09/10	The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road See independent or major films before their public premieres with veteran film critic Harlan Jacobson hosting a post-screening discussion with critics, actors and film historians.
02/09/10	Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road Garrison Keillor comes to the big screen in a digital presentation of his radio show. This will be an encore presentation of a performance taped on February 4 from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. Advanced tickets required.
02/09/10	New York City Department of Education 415 89th Street 4th Floor Free information sessions for six magnet schools in districts 20, 21, and 31, which provide choice in educational opportunities for children in grades Kindergarten through 8. Light refreshments will be served. Call for more information or to receive an application.
02/09/10	Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue Go on an adventure through reading in this interactive story time. A parent or caregiver must attend.
02/09/10	Greenwich-Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Author Dana Brand talks about the his book The Last Days of Shea: Delight and Despair in the Life of a Mets Fan. Mr. Brand will sign copies of his book. Greenwich Library Location: Meeting Room Contact: Carl White Contact Number: 203-622-7948
02/09/10	Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Todddlers and their caregiver can enjoy a special storytime.
02/09/10	Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Stop by to make a craft.
02/09/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Children with a caregiver can drop by anytime this week to make a card for Valentine's Day. Make a new card everyday!
02/09/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Make edible crafts. Registration is not required but space is limited so arrive early.
02/09/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road Enjoy stories, puppets and activities that develop a love of books.
02/09/10	Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue See the basketball troupe perform their timeless tricks.
02/09/10	Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester 600 Bear Ridge Road Rabbi Goldscheider will explore ways to bring more peace and joy into a marriage, and discuss what the Torah says about the rights and responsibilities of a married couple. He will also discuss the concept of "Shalom Bayit" (peace in the home). RSVP is requested.
02/09/10	Rye Historical Society 1 Purchase Street Make your own Valentine's from colorful paper, pretty ribbons, and fancy stamps to give to Mom, Dad and the whole family. Reservations are suggested; space is limited.
02/09/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Artist Robyn Love demonstrates the art of spinning wool. Skeins of yarn will be offered to those who wish to knit or crochet a hat either on site or at home. The accumulated hats will be displayed in Wave Hill House in the spring. Pre-registration is suggested.
02/09/10	PS 503 Magnet School of Ecology and the Urban Environment 330 59th Street Get information on programs and events offered at the Magnet School of Ecology and the Urban Environment.
02/09/10	Queensborough Performing Arts Center 222-05 56th Avenue Children are invited to this theatrical performance of the popular book.
02/09/10	Barnes & Noble Park Slope 267 7th Avenue Story time with children's author Roger Hackett, who will read his enlightening multicultural tale "Ryan and Robbie's Bike Ride Adventure and Lao Lao's Chinese Secrets." For children ages 5 to 9. School groups must RSVP to 718-832-9074.
02/09/10	Eastern Greenwich Civic Center 90 Harding Road Stamford Mineralogical Society Monthly Meeting. Howard Heitner, club president, will give a slide presentation on the Tilly Foster Mine of Putnam County, along with a display of minerala samples. The meeting is free and open to the public, we ask that children are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be served.
02/09/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Kids participate in a Valentine's Day craft during February. They'll cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile to share with someone they love. Must be accompanied by an adult.
02/09/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Homecrest Library branch 2525 Coney Island Avenue Kids can make their own Valentine's Day cards for friends and family.
02/09/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Gravesend Library branch 303 Avenue X Learn to play chess and challenge others.
02/09/10	The Cupcake Corner 61 New Hyde Park Road Parent Sense, Inc. is holding this class to help parents get their baby or multiples on a schedule. Learn how to train them to fall asleep on their own. This class is for parents of singletons and multiples (from birth to 12 months). Meets the second Tuesday of every month.
02/09/10	East Woods School 31 Yellow Cote Road Parents can come see the new Upper School academic building, new state-of-the-art science center, and new art and kiln rooms. In addition, the EWS Science Symposium will be held this day. Contact Mrs. Carol Rogers, Director of Admissions, for more information or to make an individual appointment.
02/09/10	Merkin Hall at Kaufman Center 129 West 67th Street Winner of the 2005 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and other international prizes, Ivanov has won critical praise for his debut recitals at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
02/09/10	Little Chefs 9 Soundview Market Place and 33 Jackson Avenue Given with lots of love, Little Chefs has the perfect ingredients for little cupids to cook up. Within this two-hour program, children will be dipping their hands into a Valentines Day art project, and whipping up some delicious treats such as candy making, cupids cupcakes, lasagna roll ups with garlic love knots and more. Also offered Feb. 10 in the Syosset location.
02/09/10	Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 76 Main Street Award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems' Pigeon character is back for a theatrical production. Squeezing all the fun of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus," "Pigeon Finds a Hot-Dog," and "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late" into one raucous production, this lively show features original music and lots of audience participation. A Q & A follows the show.
02/09/10	Westport-Library 20 Jesup Road Celebrate Presidents' Day by watching classic political episodes of The Simpsons. Hosted by resident Simpsons' geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis, the night will include trivia and candy.
02/09/10	Westport-Library 20 Jesup Road Celebrate Presidents' Day by watching classic political episodes of The Simpsons. Hosted by resident Simpsons' geek, Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis, the night will include trivia and candy.
02/09/10	SideBAR 118 E. 15th St. Join our interactive mixology class where you will learn the basics of mixing like a master and pouring like a pro. Once you've got that down, learn how to make some delicious chocolate and dessert cocktails that will surely assist in getting that special someone in the mood this Valentine's Day. Class will be followed by an hour of open bar.
02/09/10	J&R Music World 23 Park Row In-store performance and autograph signing.
02/09/10	Fairfield Woods Branch Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd. Drop in for nursery rhymes, songs, books, toys, and movement activities for walkers up to 24 months accompanied by an adult. No Siblings please.
02/09/10	Ring's End Lumber 129 Danbury Road Color Consultant Rita T will be on hand to guide moms in an exploration of concepts and creative ideas for ?Decorating for Kids.?re-register by sending an email to RitaTMcCaf@aol.com. Parents will learn about the four ?life stages? of their children?s rooms, why and how to involve their children in decisions about decorating their personal space, and what?s new in the kid?s market, including the latest color trends. Attendees will receive a coupon for a free gallon of Benjamin Moore Natura Premium Interior Wall Paint. ?
02/09/10	McDonald's Help your child improve in reading and enjoy cooking, dinner, music, and nature.
02/09/10	Jacobs Ladder at Central Synagogue 430 DeMott Avenue Try a new twist on Mom's Night Out. Attend a valentine decorating party. Decorate gingerbread houses, sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies. Icing, all-you-can-eat candy buffet, decorating kit and gift bag included. Reservations required.
02/09/10	Dance Cavise Studios 273 Halstead Avenue Classes for women looking to improve their health and fitness.
02/09/10	Victoria's Secret Soho Store 591 Broadway Victoria's Secret shoppers are invited to join newly announced Bombshells Candice Swanepoel and Erin Heatherton to celebrate Valentine's Day in a wild way by creating their own Valentine's Day Card! Create your own Valentine's Day Card by having your photo taken with the Victoria's Secret Bombshells, which you then can give or send online to that special someone! The Bombshells will also share their favorite gift picks as well as do's & don'ts for a perfect Valentine's Day!
02/09/10 through 02/10/10	Cinema Village 22 E. 12th St. A documentary by George Eli. An insider's look at the secret life of an American Gypsy. Follow George Eli, an American Gypsy, as he turns his camera on the secret life of his Romani culture. As we see through his 8mm family footage, growing up Gypsy was 'a pretty good life--' carefree and lawless. Eli?s journey begins when his two sons ask 'what does it mean to be a Gypsy?' He has no clear answer beyond what he?s learned from movies and TV. Eli and his sons begin a quest for the truth. City by city, the roots of old ways begin to reveal themselves as an intricate tapestry of tradition - and oppression. Eli's sons light up the screen with their youthful perspective on very heavy subjects. From the Holocaust Museum to Hollywood, from ancient India to Ellis Island. George and his sons are always fun on screen, although they confront negative stereotypes and uncover a terrible history of persecution, finally realizing that the only way out is the main thing that their Gypsy community avoids: conventional education. The film ends with Eli's eldest son Alex graduating from elementary school -- becoming the first in his community to do so. Join us for a Q&A after the film with the film makers.
02/10/10	Church of St. Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Ave. at 84th St. STEFFANI: Stabat Mater BACH: Cantata No. 12, "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen" BACH: Cantata No. 4, "Christ lag in Todesbanden" Choir & Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola Kent Tritle, conductor Jamet Pittman and Michele Eaton, sopranos Katie Geissinger and Ory Brown, mezzo-sopranos Steven Fox and Michael Steinberger, tenors Peter Stewart, baritone Steven Hrycelak, bass 7:00pm pre-concert organ recital by Renee Anne Louprette, Associate Director of Music, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola Works of Bach and Liszt For additional information and tickets, visit www.smssconcerts.org or call 212-288-2520.
02/10/10	Groove Performing Arts 157 Larchmont Avenue Learn basic steps to Latin dances with your baby in tow.
02/10/10	Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A Every Wednesday and Sunday through February, families can receive a staff-guided tour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
02/10/10	Namaste Yoga of Kensington 482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor Beginners' yoga class for kids of all ages.
02/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Coney Island Library branch 1901 Mermaid Avenue Learn tips and techniques for playing guitar.
02/10/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. New king of the high Cs Juan Diego Florez reprises his headline-grabbing performance in the comic hit from the 2007?08 season. Diana Damrau makes her Met role debut as Marie. Kiri Te Kanawa returns to the Met stage in the speaking role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp. A co-production of the Metropolitan Opera; the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London; and the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna
02/10/10	Apollo Theater 253 W. 125th St. (7-8 Aves.) A phenomenal success since its founding, Amateur Night has always lured audiences with the thrilling prospect of discovering new talent. At 75, Apollo Amateur Night continues to demand and reward greatness, as performers vie to become the next Apollo legend.
02/10/10 through 02/14/10	New York City Ballet David H. Koch Theater, Columbus Ave. & 63rd St. Peter Martins' bold and provocative full-length staging of Swan Lake features Tschaikovsky's timeless score with turbulent, abstract designs by Per Kirkeby, echoing the conflict in this most famous of psychological dramas. No ordinary fairytale, The New York Times has called this stunning production "the talk of the town."
02/10/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Enjoy the winter days with walks, live animals, stories and crafts.
02/10/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Parents will discover and develop creative family activities that can engage kids during the mid-winter recess. To register, call 718-501-6487 or e-mail youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.
02/10/10	Larchmont Public Library 121 Larchmont Avenue Celebrate Valentine's Days with stories of love and crafts. Pre-registration is required.
02/10/10	Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Avenue Participants will learn which test they should take, the pros and cons of both tests, and the truth about each one. Presented by Josh Marber, College Counselor.
02/10/10 through 02/12/10	Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT Immersion Learning brings the vast and exciting Arctic world live via Webcast to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on February 10 to 12. During the week of live Marine Mammals of the Arctic Webcasts, viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with scientists and trainers who work with marine mammals to better understand their behaviors and physiology, as well as the impact of humans and climate change on these animals. Viewers will get a firsthand look at polar bear research, seal rescue and rehabilitation efforts at the aquarium, satellite tagging and population surveys of ringed seals and beluga research that involves a unique collaboration between the people of Point Lay, Alaska, and researchers, including one based at Mystic Aquarium. Kids will also meet the three winners of Immersion?s first-ever Goldfish Training Contest, who will each serve as an "apprentice trainer" during one day of Webcasts and work closely with the aquarium?s beluga whales and professional trainers. Visit mysticaquarium.org for a schedule of Webcast times each day.
02/10/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Toddlers and their caregiver can enjoy stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs and bubbles.
02/10/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Children with a caregiver can drop by anytime this week to make a card for Valentine's Day. Make a new card everyday!
02/10/10	Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum 314 Unquowa Road Meets for 8 Wednesday mornings. Each week read a different Lois Ehlert story and share simple ways to enjoy nature with your child. Please wear appropriate indoor/outdoor attire and footwear. Pre-registration required. For children 2-3 years old accompanied by an actively participating adult.
02/10/10	Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary 314 Unquowa Road Hear a Valentine's story and make a valentine for someone special. Search for animals in the 6-acre Birdcraft Sanctuary. If it rains, children will play games inside. Children must be accompanied by an actively participating adult.
02/10/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road Wiggle to music and giggle at funny rhymes.
02/10/10	Nyack Hospital 160 North Midland Avenue This class prepares parents for the first few days and weeks of breastfeeding. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning, establishing a good milk supply, common problems, and returning to work.
02/10/10	Fairfield Public Library - Main Branch 1080 Old Post Rd. Drop in for bedtime stories. Come in your pajamas and bring a parent.
02/10/10	Trumbull Library 33 Quality Street Rhythm and rhymes will provide an introduction to the library for ages 6 month to 2 years old. In the Merwin Room.
02/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library branch Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza Part of the "What's Out There and How to Get It" free training series for families and professionals who need programs and services for children with disabilities. Sponsored by Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
02/10/10	Chappaqua Public Library 195 South Greeley Avenue Play Wii, Playstation and various board games.
02/10/10	WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.reet) A musical show-and-tell starring Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends and their dreams about growing up and becoming forest rangers, cowboys, "weather monsters," and everything in between.
02/10/10	Queens Library-Flushing branch 41-17 Main Street Teens go on a theatrical adventure, stand in an imaginary spotlight, learn some theater skills and become part of an instant theater troupe.
02/10/10	Havana Central 2911 Broadway (btw. 113th & 114th Sts.) Havana Central is hosting its first-ever Valentine's Day Cocktail Challenge! Mixologists & amateur cocktail enthusiasts are invited to submit original recipes highlighting "aphrodisiac" ingredients mixed with lead spirit, Bacardi Rum. The winning cocktail will be featured @ all 3 Havana Central restaurants during the month of February. ***All entries must be submitted to LovePotion@havanacentral.com by February 1, 2010*** -Must be 21 to enter -All entries must be original recipes -Bacardi Rum must be the core spirit -Entry must include: photo of the cocktail, the entrants full name, date of birth, address, phone, & email address -Open to New York State residents, 1 entry per person -Finalists must be available Wednesday, February 10 from 7 to 9 pm at Havana Central West End to prepare and present cocktail to the judge The winner will be selected from ten finalists by pioneering master mixologist Dale DeGroff. Prizes include a cocktail showcase on Havana Central menus with winner?s name, publicity, a plaque commemorating the cocktail, and dinner for two at any of Havana Central?s three locations. For complete contest rules and for more information contact Cate Evans at cevans@colangelopr.com.
02/10/10	Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Boulevard To promote awareness and raise funds the Strong Kids Campaign, all members of the community are invited to two special performances by young members and participants of the Flushing YMCA, whose lives have been changed through the programs and Strong Kids Campaign. Meet the campaign chair, Zach Stern, as well as Flushing YMCA Executive Director William Nelson. Refreshments will be served.
02/10/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Kids participate in a Valentine's Day craft during February. They'll cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile to share with someone they love. Must be accompanied by an adult.
02/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Mill Basin Library branch 2385 Ralph Avenue Find out all the places a computer can take you. Registration required.
02/10/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Homecrest Library branch 2525 Coney Island Avenue Enjoy classic books and songs with other tots ages 3-5.
02/10/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Share experiences, learn from other parents and make friends. Compare notes and watch the newborns as they relate to each other.
02/10/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Led by Parenting Center director Sally Tannen and New York's top child psychologists and pediatricians, parents can share experiences, learn from one another and make friends. While children play, parents can compare notes.
02/10/10	South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton St Participate in maritime-themed activities and listen to stories, as well as the ?Imagination Playground in a Box,? making the principles of unstructured free play accessible to toddlers.
02/10/10	New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane See the original Pixar classic and get ready for the third version of the film coming this summer.
02/10/10	Studio 353 353 W. 48th St. The shining glory every woman wants happens when you pull off the hairstyle that best suits your hair type, bone structure, facial profile and of course, your personality. Whether your "do" runs short and sleek, naturally wild, traditional or au courant, learn about styles and colors options that are strikingly flattering on you. Haven?t you always wanted to know? Sure, it's fun to play around with different looks, but is there an Ideal-Do, just for you? Tonight will bring you newfound excitement through simple changes to this so very important part of your signature look. Highlights of this interactive workshop are: ? how to correctly identify your face type ? how to communicate what you want to your stylist (because let's face it -- the result is only as good as the communication!) ? the science of aesthetic balance ? which cuts lift your features and which drag them down, based on your face, body, personality, and more ? real techniques that coax magic into curls and make straight locks frizz-free and silky ? how to determine the best tones to complement your hair's existing color and texture Our speaker is Amanda Jane Gustafson, a master stylist for nearly a decade. Her career began by training with top names in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA such as Toni and Guy, Paul Mitchell, Sassoon, and Redken. For several years she beautified clients and brides at Santa Barbara's elite Skin Deep Salon and Spa. Over a year ago, Amanda left sunny California for the Big Brassy Apple to dive into the edgiest world of fashion known to devotees of chic. She now runs a traveling salon called Salon Chez Vous, because "everything in New York City delivers -- therefore your hairstylist should, too". Amanda?s expertise embraces all types and tones. She teams up with Fashion Societé to turn the mystery of incredible hair into reality. $36 includes wine, hors d'oeuvres and handouts.
02/10/10	Harlem Stage Gatehouse 150 Convent Ave at West. 135th St Acclaimed pianist/composer Vijay Iyer and celebrated poet Mike Ladd present a new work of music and poetry which explores what it means for soldiers of color to move from a racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically complex American context to the international context of war ? and what it means when they return home.
02/10/10	The Cupcake Corner 61 New Hyde Park Road Kids ages 8-12 learn basic knitting techniques with their parent or grandparent. They will learn to make a simple scarf.
02/10/10	Little Chefs 9 Soundview Market Place and 33 Jackson Avenue Given with lots of love, Little Chefs has the perfect ingredients for little cupids to cook up. Within this two-hour program, children will be dipping their hands into a Valentines Day art project, and whipping up some delicious treats such as candy making, cupids cupcakes, lasagna roll ups with garlic love knots and more.
02/10/10	New Baby Belly 924 Broadway Expectant moms relax their body and mind with prenatal yoga to strengthen and stretch muscles, open hips and pelvis, release tension and maintain good posture, preparing the body for labor, delivery, and recovery. Learn how to relax through gentle yoga moments and by bringing awareness to the breath. Bring a yoga mat, firm blanket, and a body pillow. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
02/10/10	Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 76 Main Street Award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems' Pigeon character is back for a theatrical production. Squeezing all the fun of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus," "Pigeon Finds a Hot-Dog," and "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late" into one raucous production, this lively show features original music and lots of audience participation. A Q & A follows the show.
02/10/10	Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street Every Wednesday, toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy hot cocoa and marshmallows, listn to a story and participate in crafts. On this date, enjoy a Valentine's-themed story and craft. Meets weekly through March 10.
02/10/10	Patchogue-Medford Library 54-60 East Main Street Kids in grades 3-5 make Valentine's gifts and particiapte in an arts and crafts session. Registration required.
02/10/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike This early childhood enrichment program engages kids in age-specific activities with a mix of art, music, drumming, sensory and active play, storytime, puppets and more. Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 1.
02/10/10	SideBAR 118 E. 15th St. In this beginner's fun and easy 90 minute class, couples will learn basic massage techniques to help blast away the tension of a hard day's work! Professional Massage Therapist Guy Ardito will prepare you for the best gift you can give your loved one this Valentine's Day- the ability to massage their stress away! Please bring a pair of clean socks for the foot massage portion.
02/10/10	Village Pourhouse 64 Third Ave. Proof that even beer can be romantic. In honor of Valentine's Day our Beer Sommelier will take you on a journey through the history of the beer we love and a tasting of Chocolate, Cherry & Wheat Beers. We know cupid strikes while you're wearing your beer goggles- but who knew putting them on could be so sweet!
02/10/10	Top of the Rock 30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.) Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center hosts its celebrated live music program, the Starlight Music Series, on Wednesday evenings, February 10th - February 24th, from 6-8 PM. Access to the musical event is included with the purchase of a Top of the Rock ticket. Visitors can enjoy live music and a glass of wine or refreshing beverage provided by Rock Center Caf? as they take in the stunning, 360-degree panorama of New York City. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase.
02/10/10	Marquee 289 10th Ave. at 27th St. Join the Touch Foundation for our Frosty Fete fundraiser, Wednesday, February 10th at 8 PM! Mix and mingle with other young professionals at one of NYC's trendiest nightclubs, Marquee. The evening includes open select bar for three hours, a melange of mainstream and African beats by DJake, purchase jewelry and a chance to bid on top items at our silent auction! All proceeds will help support the training of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in Tanzania. For the price of a night out, you can help save lives. Please join us and be sure and tell your friends about "Frosty Fete"! To purchase tickets visit: http://www.touchfoundation.org/invitations/FrostyFete10/invite.htm Sponsored by Heineken.
02/10/10	Fairfield Woods Branch Library 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd. Children ages 2-6 can drop in for a story before bedtime. Must be accompanied by an adult.
02/10/10	Abigail Caf? & Wine Bar 807 Classon Avenue Chef Abigail Hitchcock will host this fundraiser as part of St. John's Bread and Life's "Give Where You Live" campaign. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. There will also be raffles for the chance to win prizes, including an espresso machine, a basket of wine, and a basket of lotto tickets. This informal "friend raiser" and informational event will underscore the crisis of hunger in underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
02/10/10	Drive In Studios 443 W. 18th St. Gen Art, the nation's leading arts and entertainment organization dedicated to showcasing emerging artists, will present its Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week show. Gen Art and title sponsor Plastics Make it PossibleSM will celebrate emerging designers with "The New Garde" show taking place on February 10 at Drive In Studios in New York City . "The New Garde" show will feature live-model vignettes along with dynamic installations of the Fall 2010 collections from four up-and-coming designers including GAR-DE, NOMIA, Sophomore and WesFeld, the Plastics Make it PossibleSM national competition winner. Actress, model and jewelry designer Molly Sims will host this non-traditional fashion presentation, which includes creative set designs that are customized by each designer to reflect their individual collections.
02/11/10	JCC on the Hudson 371 South Broadway Share challenges and experiences and learn how to take personal time.
02/11/10	South Nassau Communities Hospital 2277 Grand Avenue, South Nassau, Conference Room A Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. They'll learn about the hospital, watch a slide presentation and tour the Maternity Unit.
02/11/10	Queens Library:Queens Village branch 94-11 217th Street Teens create special crafts in celebration of Valentine's Day.
02/11/10	Connecticut Audubon Society, Coastal Center at Milford Point 1 Milford Point Road Learn about reptiles and spend time with turtles and snakes. Read about a very mixed-up chameleon.
02/11/10	World Ice Arena Flushing Meadows Corona Park The Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY), the nation?s premier ice dancing ensemble, launches its 2010 season of citywide performances with its New Works and Young Artists Series. Free performances are open to the general public. Specified schools from the Queens area will receive free skating lessons from ITNY company members, along with $5 skate rentals. Ages 4 and Up. Clinics for specified visiting schools; Elementary-Grade 8.
02/11/10 through 02/12/10	French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) 22 E. 60th St. Two performances! Feb. 11 & 12, 2010. Accomplished singer and actress Jane Birkin returns to FIAF for two wonderful evenings of song. Birkin, who began her career in the 1960s with singer Serge Gainsbourg, will perform songs from her most recent album, Enfants d'hiver, as well as old favorites from her days with Gainsbourg. Enfants d'hiver marks Birkin's first foray into songwriting and features the singer?s penchant for nostalgia, her breathy voice, and musings on the passage of time. Don?t miss the chance to see this icon live in concert in New York! A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Mae Tao Clinic, which provides free health care for Burmese refugees on the Thai border.
02/11/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Strauss's dual gifts for groundbreaking modernity and classical elegance come together in a smart and fanciful production. The great Swedish diva Nina Stemme makes a rare appearance in the title role and Sarah Connolly as the Composer. Kirill Petrenko conducts.
02/11/10 through 02/14/10	NY City Center 130 W. 56th St. (6-7 Aves.) New York's annual flamenco celebration, now in its 10th year, features mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Spain.
02/11/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Kids ages 18 months to 3 years can sing songs, read stories, and explore the galleries. Their caregivers learn about the artworks in the galleries through discussions with a museum educator.
02/11/10	Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Avenue Make your own cards. They're an easy and inexpensive way to tell someone how you feel. Register online. Light refreshments will be served.
02/11/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library 10 West Ramapo Road Todddlers and their caregiver can enjoy a special storytime.
02/11/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Children with a caregiver can drop by anytime this week to make a card for Valentine's Day. Make a new card everyday!
02/11/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road Listen to stories from picture books, interact with finger plays and sing songs that encourage language development and instill a love of stories.
02/11/10	White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue Listen to "Be My Valentine" stories, make crafts and more. Tickets will be given out one half hour before the program starts.
02/11/10	Huguenot Children's Library 794 North Avenue Learn how to re-define your role in a way that will satisfy body, mind and spirit. Presented by The Partnership for the Huguenot Children's Library. Pre-registration is required.
02/11/10	Rose Memorial Library 61 East Main Street Toddlers and a caregiver are invited to learn about the tiger at a Chinese New Year Celebration. Join the library for a fun and simple puppet craft and a short film.
02/11/10	Rose Memorial Library 61 East Main Street Learn a new craft. Snow date February 13 at 1:30pm.
02/11/10	Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Avenue This class is based on Dr. Harvey Karp's best-selling book, "Happiest Baby on the Block." Participants will learn and practice his baby calming techniques leading to happier babies; happier parents. Parents will receive a DVD and CD for practice at home. Pre-registration is required.
02/11/10	Trumbull Library 33 Quality Street Rhythm and rhymes will provide an introduction to the library for ages 6 month to 2 years old. In the Merwin Room.
02/11/10	Chappaqua Public Library 195 South Greeley Avenue Learn how schools like Harvard, Stanford, Yale and the rest of the nation's most selective colleges make decisions from pools full of the most qualified applicants.
02/11/10	WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.reet) A musical show-and-tell starring Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends and their dreams about growing up and becoming forest rangers, cowboys, "weather monsters," and everything in between.
02/11/10	Waterfront Museum 290 Conover Street at Pier 44 The museum is open to the public free of charge. Visitors can view the "Showboat - 'Round the Bend!" exhibit, which documents the history and development of the showboat as a popular form of American entertainment.
02/11/10	Queensborough Performing Arts Center 222-05 56th Avenue Children watch as their favorite books come to life on stage in this performance series. This musical performance is based on the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
02/11/10	Queens Library at Cambria Heights 218-13 Linden Boulevard WIth the help of the Alley Pond Environmental Center, this program presentation will includes discussions on animal classifications, habitats and adaptations using open-ended questioning and hands-on learning techniques. Kids will see and touch live animals! Ages 7-13. Pre-registration required.
02/11/10	PS/IS 192, The Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry 4715 18 Avenue For families interested in PS/IS 192's thematic, inquiry-based program for children in grades Kindergarten through 8. Light refreshments will be served.
02/11/10	Chess and Checkers House Central Park at 64th Street Create a gift for your Valentine by coloring pictures, designing decorations, making frames, and more.
02/11/10	Friends of Hempstead Plains at Nassau Community College East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front Street This annual meeting for members and friends features a program on Grassland birds by Trish Pelkowski, Grassland Specialist. Refreshments will be served.
02/11/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Kids participate in a Valentine's Day craft during February. They'll cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile to share with someone they love. Must be accompanied by an adult.
02/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Kensington Library branch 410 Ditmas Avenue Teens can make their own Valentine's Day cards.
02/11/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Canarsie Library branch 1580 Rockaway Parkway Join your friends and meet new ones while playing video games.
02/11/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Meet with other moms, babies and a lactation specialist to discuss topics related to breastfeeding.
02/11/10	What's Cooking 30 East Main Street Kids learn to cook and enjoy a lovely Valentine's Day menu, including heart-shaped meatballs and spaghetti, heart-shaped pizza, Eat your Heart Out cookies, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a Love Potion smoothie. Ages 3-15.
02/11/10	New York Public Library 535 West 179th St Margaret Yuen, Director of the Red Silk Dancers will demonstrate the dance and show you how to wave a long silk ribbon to create rainbows, dragons and waterfalls. Pre-registration is required.
02/11/10	Sony Wonder Technology Lab 56th Street and Madison Avenue Elmo is making a super special surprise card for someone he really loves, but a gust of wind blows it away. Rosita joins Elmo to chase after the card but they can't reach it. Can Super Grover use his heroic powers to save the day? Then, celebrate Valentine's Day by decorating a special jewelry box or picture frame for someone you love in a special family workshop.
02/11/10	Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center 999 Blake Avenue Call for more information.
02/11/10	Hudson Terrace 621 W. 46th St. Celebrate the launch of the Global Giving Circle's Global Cocoa Project by indulging yourself at the Hudson Terrace's not-to-be-missed chocolate and wine tasting. Sample incredible wine-infused chocolates from 2 Chicks with Chocolate, dark chocolate from Madecasse of Madagascar, Pomegranate Acai, Coconut Almond and Cool Pepperment handmade raw vegan chocolate bars from Gnosis Chocolate, a chocolate crepe station by Hot Pot Culinary Events, Sweet Riot's dark chocolate cacao beans, Fika NYC's chocolate covered pralines, chocolate martini samples, chocolate specialty cocktails and more paired with dessert wines, ports, rieslings and champagne bar. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Global Giving Circle for their Global Cocoa Project which supports cocoa farmers and their families across the globe. When: February 11th from 7-9pm Where: Hudson Terrace, 621 W. 46h St., New York (between 11th and 12th) Cost: Tickets start at $40 per person Higher ticket prices are available along with Valentine?s Day gifts. Where to buy tickets: http://globalgivingcircle.eventbrite.com/ For more information: www.globalgivingcircle.org/globalcocoaproject Video of last year?s event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylN4TJsnd7Q Contact: shana@globalgivingcircle.org Beneficiary: The Global Giving Circle - www.globalgivingcircle.org The Global Giving Circle is a network of individuals who come together to support creative and innovative work in alleviating poverty. We believe that true fulfillment comes from active engagement in the world. The money raised from this event will be used to begin work on the Global Cocoa Project. The Global Cocoa Project is a collaborative initiative produced by Project Hope & Fairness and the Global Giving Circle. Our goal is to provide cocoa farmers around the world with the tools they need to improve the quality of their cocoa production. Additionally, we will be providing basic needs such as wells and sanitation systems which will radically impact the daily lives of the farmers and their families. The project also aims to educate Americans about the realities of the cocoa industry and leverage the power of knowledgeable, concerned consumers to help make cocoa growing a profitable and sustainable occupation. For more information please visit: http://www.globalgivingcircle.org/globalcocoaproject For a video of last year's event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylN4TJsnd7Q
02/11/10	Caribbean House Health Center 1167 Nostrand Ave Free health screenings, including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy, blood pressure, and glucose.
02/11/10	New Baby Belly 924 Broadway New moms to be learn about the stages of labor, prepare for the hospital stay, learn relaxation techniques and comfort measures, pain management options and more.
02/11/10	South Nassau Communities Hospital 2277 Grand Avenue, South Nassau, Conference Room A Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. They'll learn about the hospital, watch a slide presentation and tour the Maternity Unit.
02/11/10	Westhampton Free Library 28 Library Avenue Your child will have lots of fun learning gymnastic skills each week. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Registration recommended.
02/11/10	Westhampton Free Library 28 Library Avenue Kids can bring supplies, including scissors, fabric, machine and patterns, for quilting fun. Beginners to experienced quilters welcome. Registration recommended.
02/11/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike Kids will take part in measuring, rolling, mixing and decorating a variety of culinary goodies with cooking classes at CMEE. Thursdays through March 4.
02/11/10	LGBT Community Center 208 West 13 Street NYU Professor Kim Phillips-Fein, author of "Invisible Hands: The Making of the Conservative Movement from the New Deal to Reagan" will discuss business conservatives' efforts to undo the social protections created in the 1930s and 1940s.
02/11/10	Hudson Terrace 621 W. 46th St. Indulge yourself during this month's Cocktail Series event at Hudson Terrace! Walk around this informal tasting and treat yourself to all sorts of chocolates paired with Dessert Wines, Ports and Champagnes. Bring a date or your single friends for samplings of chocolate crepes, wine infused chocolates, chocolate martinis and much more! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Global Cocoa Project- a collaborative initiative produced by Project Hope & Fairness and The Global Giving Circle.
02/11/10 through 02/11/01	HH Wells Middle School Route 312 A family friendly version of the hit 50s musical and Broadway show. Performed by the Putnam Children's Discovery Center.
02/11/10	FAO Schwarz 767 Fifth Avenue Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and comedienne, actress and host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd. Learn about being "big," while enjoying a reading of a favorite Clifford classic.Plus, make a special Valentine for him, enjoy activities, and learn about how Clifford's big ideas make the world a better place.
02/11/10	Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike The Westminster Weekend Shows hosts four days of 30 specialty dog shows, showcasing the area's best showcase of pedigreed dogs. Families enjoy activities and shopping, vendors, meet the breeds and breeders, and watch fun demonstrations. Live video feed of the show is also available at www.westminsterweekenddogshows.com.
02/11/10	YM and YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood 54 Nagle Avenue Help your child improve in reading and music and nature.
02/11/10	Rockland BOCES 65 Parrott Rd, Bldg 10 Join invited federal, state, county and local elected officials to advocate for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Participants will hear from the Committee to Ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and take action by engaging in an advocacy campaign. The CRC delineates the rights of children and makes it the responsibility of the state to ensure that the child?s integrity and human rights are respected. Walk-Ins Welcome. Refreshments Served.
02/12/10 through 02/14/10	Waldorf Astoria Since 2003, Couture Fashion Week has presented a series of couture and luxury fashion shows multiple times each year in New York City, Dallas, Palm Beach, and other selected cities. Venues include the Waldorf-Astoria, the St. Regis and others Featuring: Fine designers from around the world presenting exquisite garments and accessories World class entertainment Exhibits of art and luxury products and services VIP dinners and receptions The Couture Fashion Week Ball Reserve Your Spot Today to experience an incredible showcase of luxury and style
02/12/10	Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.) Coming off their most successful year in history, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are back for their 2010 World Tour. This high-flying, wholesome family show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet and has thrilled fans new and old for 83 seasons.
02/12/10	DR2 Theatre 103 E. 15th St. See the bright, cheery and fast paced show about Edwina Spoonapple and her pals who put on shows in Edwina's garage. A celebration of friendship and family, the show instills a love of musical comedy in newcomers and delights those already hooked.
02/12/10 through 02/15/10	Audubon Greenwich 613 Riversville Road Join a nationwide effort to count birds in your own yard or neighborhood and report them to the Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University. Visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc or call Ted at 203-869-5272 x230 to learn more about participating.
02/12/10	Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street Watch professional ice hockey in a family friendly venue. The Sound Tigers are part of the American Hockey League.
02/12/10	Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Kids make and eat Canadian Bacon. Part of the museum's month-long "Celebrate the Olympics" celebration.
02/12/10	Brentwood Public Library 34 Second Avenue Kids wear their pajamas to the library for a special storytime in which they'll hear stories, sing songs and dance. Registration required.
02/12/10	The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road Choreographer Bill T. Jones and the dance troupe present "Fondly Do We Hope ... Fervently Do We Pray," Jones' tribute to the life, work and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the 201st anniversary of his birth. The group includes 2007 Purchase College alum Peter Chamberlin.
02/12/10	Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street Babies up to 2 1/2 years old enjoy 20 minutes of nursery rhymes followed by an optional 20 minutes of play time. They'll learn early literacy skills and social development.
02/12/10	St. Paul's Church National Historic Site 897 S. Columbus Avenue Listen to discussions and see re-enactments commemorating Presidents' Day and African American History Month, including appearances by President Washington, Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Plus, children can participate in special historical activities.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Aquarium Society Surf Avenue and W. 8th Street An educational talk about how to start a saltwater tank in your home. Afterward, fish products and livestock will be auctioned off.
02/12/10	Mamaroneck Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue Participate in an environmental group and learn how to protect the environment.
02/12/10	Pequot Library 720 Pequot Avenue Make professional-looking chocolate treats and a gift box for Valentine's Day. Call the library to register.
02/12/10	Kate Wollman Rink Prospect Park, Parkside/Ocean Avenues entrance or Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance Pay half the price of regular admission during regular skating hours.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Opening day for this family-friendly exhibition, which presents an installation by Kiki Smith that explores the ideas of creative inspiration and the cycle of life in relation to women artists. On display through September 12.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Opening day for this exhibition, which draws on 107 ancient Egyptian objects to illustrate a range of strategies the ancient Egyptians developed to cheat death. It explores mummification and tomb rituals and examines what the Egyptians believed they would find in the next world. On display through May 2.
02/12/10	Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch 85 Main Street Children with a caregiver can drop by anytime this week to make a card for Valentine's Day. Make a new card everyday!
02/12/10	SUNY Rockland Community College 145 College Road Celebrate Black History Month with a dynamic performance that portrays the African American cultural experience through music.
02/12/10	Playland Ice Casino Playland Park Skate to the sounds of a live DJ and party lights, and enjoy on-ice contests and giveaways. Skate rental is included in price.
02/12/10	Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Get a behind-the-scenes look at the farm with up-close views of the livestock, a walk through the greenhouse and planting fields, and the staff's favorite places.
02/12/10 through 02/14/10	Harrah's Resort Atlantic City 777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ Presented by Perrier Jouet and the first in an anticipated year of signature lifestyle events, [heart] will seductively lure visitors to Harrah's Entertainment's four Atlantic City properties, Harrah's Resort, Caesars, Showboat, & Bally's. Visit www.heartac.com for a taste of what you'll experience throughout this indulgent weekend dedicated to love and excess. With a plethora of seductive offerings to choose from, "[heart] by Atlantic City", will include VH1's Tough Love hosts, Steve Ward and Joann Ward, world-renown chocolatier, Jacques Torres, and the gorgeous women of X-Burlesque. In addition to these stimulating events, Harrah's Entertainment will keep you warm at night with special performances by Air Supply, The Fab Faux and BB King & Buddy Guy. The weekend will also feature The Atlantic City Group Valentine Wedding, Vow Renewal and Civil Union Ceremony at Boardwalk Hall on Valentine's Day.
02/12/10	Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Boulevard Explore Lunar New Year and Year of the Tiger traditions with the opening night of this new exhibit, featuring tiger-inspired crafts, masks, and prints handcrafted by Chinese artists from China, New York and California. Through March 28.
02/12/10	Fairfield Public Library - Main Branch 1080 Old Post Rd. Every Friday, while school is in session, bring your games or play games provided by the library. Snacks will be served. Located in the Rotary Room.
02/12/10	WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.reet) A musical show-and-tell starring Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends and their dreams about growing up and becoming forest rangers, cowboys, "weather monsters," and everything in between.
02/12/10	Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.) Watch this world-famous team perform athletic tricks and feats on the basketball court.
02/12/10	Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Boulevard Kids learn how to create Valentine's Day Cards in this arts & crafts session.
02/12/10	Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (btw. Houston & Bleecker Sts.) Join us for a night of live spoken word poetry and music by nationally known artists: Emanuel Xavier with Machete y Ron; Samantha Thornhill,Rich Villar, Akilil Jamal Haynes, Corrina Bain, Osagyefo, Tishon Woolcock, Punchlyne, Buckwheat and more. Ticket info: Advance- $20; Door- $25. **Be the first of 20 to purchase advance tickets and receive free raffle ticket** To purchase tickets, click here or paste this link, http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=963 into your browser. All proceeds will go towards Behind the Book's programs, providing curriculum-integrated literacy programs to students in NYC public schools. ~~ABOUT BEHIND THE BOOK~~ The mission of Behind the Book is to excite children and young adults about reading. Working with low-income students in New York City?s K-12 public schools, Behind the Book brings authors and their books into individual classrooms to build literacy skills and nurture a new generation of book readers.
02/12/10	Queensborough Performing Arts Center 222-05 56th Avenue Children watch as their favorite books come to life on stage in this performance series. This musical performance is based on the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
02/12/10	UCONN One University Place Participate with your child in this program designed to foster socialization, school readiness, speech & language, intellectual development, emotional development and motor development. Runs through May 14.
02/12/10 through 02/14/10	World Yacht Pier 81, W. 41st St. Celebrate the most romantic day of the year on World Yachts Valentines Day Cruise. Join us, as we sail around Manhattan, enjoy superb cuisine, sip fine wines and listen to romantic ballads. Guests can stroll along the large outdoor sundecks and steal a kiss under the moonlight. The price of this cruise is $125 per person. This includes a 3 hour cruise of lower Manhattan, music for dancing and the Sweethearts Menu featuring an elegant 4 course sit down dinner. Sales tax, beverages and gratuities are additional. The boats sail on the 12th, 13th and 14th between 7-10PM Boarding Time 6PM For more information or to buy tickets visit www.worldyacht.com or call 212-630-8100.
02/12/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Kids participate in a Valentine's Day craft during February. They'll cut out, decorate and assemble a heart-shaped spinning mobile to share with someone they love. Must be accompanied by an adult.
02/12/10	Queens Public Library Whitestone branch 151-10 14 Road Babies ages 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 enjoy nursery rhymes, finger plays and circle time with a parent or caregiver.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Red Hook Library branch 7 Wolcott Street Read some sweet poetry with your peers.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Borough Park Library branch 1265 43rd Street Learn to play chess with a professional.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Red Hook Library branch 7 Wolcott Street Hang out and enjoy books, games, music, and arts and crafts with your peers.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Gerritsen Beach Library branch 2808 Gerritsen Avenue Teens can make their own Valentine's Day cards.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Pacific Library branch 25 Fourth Avenue Do-it-yourself crafts for forward-thinking teens.
02/12/10	The New Victory Theater 209 West 42nd St In this off-beat and funny fairytale of an opera, beauty meets the beast once again when Princess Flora, the youngest of three gangly, gum-chewing sisters, learns her betrothed is a boar. Swept off to the north, she discovers that her hoggy hubby is hexed and only she can break the spell.
02/12/10	Temple Beth Torah 330 North Highland Avenue (Route 9W) This special service is geared towards families with children in early elementary school but is appropriate for all ages. Local children's performer Jeffrey Friedberg leads fun music.
02/12/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Cantorial soloist and educator Karina Zilberman and her puppet pal Coco welcome Shabbat in a playful, interactive and dynamic experience.
02/12/10	Bubble by jdella 15 East Main Street This arts and crafts session will introduce different art mediums for kids to design fun, creative Valentine's Day crafts. Craft sessions run hourly. Pre-registration required. Call to reserve a space.
02/12/10	Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 134 Cove Road This annual four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii.It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. Help survey the birds and learn how to do it from home.
02/12/10	Charles A. Dana Discovery Center inside Central Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues Make nature-inspired arts and crafts.
02/12/10 through 02/13/10	Designer Trunk Show 237 Center St. Inspiring artists & designers who make lavish high fashion handmade clothing; coats, jackets, couture dresses, jewelry, accessories & children wearables. A perfect selection for Valentines Day. This is an event you don't want to miss. Immediately after Sunday's event an afterparty, music, wine & cheese.
02/12/10 through 02/13/10	Spirit of New Yofk Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, West 23rd St. Enjoy Valentine's Day all weekend long, beginning with New York's favorite Jazz series aboard the Spirit of New York Friday, February 12th, 2010. There's no better way to celebrate your love than out on the water with this very special, romantic cruise event. The Smooth Jazz Cruise has evolved into one of New York's most popular attractions. Cruises start from only $55.00 per person! Departing from Chelsea Piers, New York and Lincoln Harbor, New Jersey Smooth Sunset: Friday, February 12th Board 6:00pm Cruise 6:30 - 8:30pm Smooth Moonlight: Friday, February 12th Board 9:00pm Cruise 9:30 - 11:30pm Call now as seats may be limited. Prices do not include taxes and fees.
02/12/10	Carnegie Hall-Zankel Hall 57th Street and 7th Avenue Versatile trumpeter/composer and two-time Grammy Award-nominated artist Dave Douglas will lead 11 young musicians in an exploration of new works and innovative collaborations for a special concert.
02/12/10	Caribbean House Health Center 1167 Nostrand Ave Free health screenings, including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy, blood pressure, and glucose.
02/12/10	Island Park Public Library 176 Long Beach Road This fitness program for new moms and their babies combines cardio and body toning intervals, incorporating tubing, the stroller and the environment, all while the little ones are entertained. For moms with babies 6 weeks and up. The class is taught by CPR certified and insured instructors. Register in the Children's Room.
02/12/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Celebrate Valentine's Day by learning about the importance of emotions and feelings. Listen to stories about love and decorate a card with frilly doilies and hearts for a special someone. For ages 5 and under.
02/12/10	Guild Hall 158 Main Street, John Drew Theater This exhibition showcases the artwork from students in grades K through 8 from the public and private schools in the Town of East Hampton. On view Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through February 28.
02/12/10	Atlantis Marine World 431 East Main Street Kids get to spend the night sleeping next to their favorite fishes. In celebration of Valentine's Day, visit some love bugs, including millipedes, stickbugs, and a tarantula; learn how animals use mating calls to find their perfect mate; and enjoy crafts and activities, including a movie and bedtime snack. In the morning,wake up with the fishes and enjoy a continental breakfast. Reservations required. Call 631-208-9200, ext. H2O (426).
02/12/10	Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike The Westminster Weekend Shows hosts four days of 30 specialty dog shows, showcasing the area's best showcase of pedigreed dogs. Families enjoy activities and shopping, vendors, meet the breeds and breeders, and watch fun demonstrations. Live video feed of the show is also available at www.westminsterweekenddogshows.com.
02/12/10	ArtsCetera 212 Smith Street ArtsCetera?s Cobble Hill studio will be transformed into a giant art environment for the second annual Crayon-A-Thon. This extravaganza benefits the Arts Partnership with Brooklyn's Lutheran Family Health Centers Early Childhood Centers. Now in it's second year, the Partnership provides materials, staffing, and workshops to strengthen the presence of musical learning in the lives of underserved children and families in Gowanus and Sunset Park. Crayon-A-Thon consists of 25 one-hour-long coloring time slots, including family-friendly hours, child-free coloring, late night iPod hours, and a Cocktail Coloring Party on Friday night for adults. Participants can reserve their time, or buy tickets at the door. Suggested donation is $15 or more per person.
02/12/10	Woodcock Nature Center 56 Deer Run Road Designed for 4-5 year olds who come with a caregiver and sit in front of the fire (or outside in the sun on a nice warm day) to hear a story. Following the story, children will talk about what they've heard, and make a craft based on the story. Registration required.
02/12/10	Flushing YMCA 138-46 Northern Boulevard Flushing YMCA instructors meet with parents, answer questions and offer free demo classes related to new program offerings.
02/12/10	Grand Hyatt Hotel 109 E. 42nd St. Healing Arts for Haiti is where caring citizens can receive services from the healing arts community with donations to help Haiti. Every dollar raised will be donated to UNICEF, directly helping rescue and relief efforts in Haiti. No appointments needed, just come by and de-stress for a great cause. Services and activities include: Massage, Reflexology, Mini-manicures, Make-up, Makeovers, Acupuncture, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Chiropractics, Tarot Card Readers, Henna Tattoos, unbelievable deals on beauty, gift and wellness products, Raffles for spa services, restaurants, events and more. There will also be a Silent Auction featuring destination resorts, Las Vegas, sports memorabilia and more, as well as music with great artists from the Haitian community and surprise guest appearances. Noon-8pm.
02/13/10	JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street Composer Margarita Zalenaia uses characters form "Peter and the Wolf" in a special musical presentation performed by the Damocles Trio. An interactive artists' workshop will follow.
02/13/10	Staller Center for the Arts Stony Brook University, off of Nichols Road Groovaloo--the spectacular winner of NBC's hit show International Superstars of Dance--comes to the Staller Center stage. Enjoy the diverse world of hip-hop dance, with the dancers' stories intertwined. A 14-member cast of extraordinary young people.
02/13/10	Radio City Music Hall 1260 Sixth Ave. (50 St.) See classical Chinese dance brought to life on stage with intriciate backdrops, drums, and music.
02/13/10	Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue Step inside a world filled with the magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing, and singing. For preschool-aged children up to age 5. Reservations required; call 718-351-1611 ext. 280.
02/13/10	Nairobi's Knapsack 744 Franklin Avenue Children ages 3-6 will discover stories about Haiti, including its history and culture, and learn traditional Haitian songs. To register, email Regine at regine@haiticulturalx.org. Presented by the Haiti Cultural Exchange.
02/13/10	McGinn - Cazale Theatre 2162 Broadway, 4th Fl. Find out if Wilson, with help from Uncle Pirate and his faithful talking penguin, can survive the fourth grade.
02/13/10	Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center 25 Boulevard Come for an evening of owl facts and fiction then head out into the woods to search for these birds of the night. Attendance limited; pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. New king of the high Cs Juan Diego Florez reprises his headline-grabbing performance in the comic hit from the 2007?08 season. Diana Damrau makes her Met role debut as Marie. Kiri Te Kanawa returns to the Met stage in the speaking role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp. A co-production of the Metropolitan Opera; the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London; and the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna
02/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 8-12 learn to care for APEC's animals and discover all about the job of an animal caretaker. Hands-on activities include feeding, brushing, cleaning. An animal care trainee certificate included. Limited to 8 participants.
02/13/10	Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center 45 Manetto Hill Road Children ages 7-11 will enjoy a Saturday night recreational swim and newly released movie. A make-your-own-sundae provides a sweet ending to this fun-filled winter evening. Pre-registration is suggested. Call for more details.
02/13/10	Symphony Space 2537 Broadway Listen to original, interactive songs ranging in style from bluegrass to 80's punk rock, and see a multimedia slide show featuring Key Wilde's whimsical illustrations.
02/13/10	DR2 Theatre 103 E. 15th St. See the bright, cheery and fast paced show about Edwina Spoonapple and her pals who put on shows in Edwina's garage. A celebration of friendship and family, the show instills a love of musical comedy in newcomers and delights those already hooked.
02/13/10	Manhattan Children's Theatre 52 White Street Creatively brought to life by just two, very versatile actors, this fairy-tale exemplifies the value of love being more than skin-deep, and shows just how far one will go for the happiness of the ones they truly care for.
02/13/10	Nyack Center 58 Depew Avenue The show features non-stop silliness that will keep you laughing and astounded at the same time.
02/13/10	Audubon Greenwich 613 Riversville Road Check bird feeders and take a short walk on the property to identify and count local birds before returning to the center to report bird sightings to Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology using the internet. Participants will learn basic bird ID and how to do counts in your own backyard and neighborhood. Sign up with 203-869-5272 x230.
02/13/10	BRUCE MUSEUM One Museum Drive Civil War re-enactors in period dress will be on hand to describe the experiences of a Union Soldier during the war. At 3pm impersonators will recount Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's life in the White House. The events kick off the museum's Lincoln exhibit which runs through June 6, 2010.
02/13/10	Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Make stickers to decorate your sports equipment for the 2010 Olympics.
02/13/10	Wide Horizons for Children, Inc. 254 West 31st Street Meet with a licensed Social Worker to learn about the adoption process and programs offered through Wide Horizons. Register online.
02/13/10	Mamaroneck Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue See the classic 1956 film, "The Red Balloon," and enjoy snacks and crafts.
02/13/10	Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Use fresh, seasonal ingredients to make healthy school lunches and take home the recipes. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	Pequot LIbrary 720 Pequot Avenue Featuring Narek Hakhnazaryan on the cello. Narek won the Young Concert Artists International Competition First Prize in 2008.
02/13/10	Kate Wollman Rink Prospect Park, Parkside/Ocean Avenues entrance or Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance Bring the little ones to sing and skate along to their favorite Disney songs.
02/13/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Join a naturalist for cool science activities, featuring a new experiment every month.
02/13/10	Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Learn how to prepare Valentine's Day biscotti. Adults must attend with children 16 and under. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Teachers/Naturalists lead structured and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more, using all-natural materials.
02/13/10	Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House 454 Flatbush Avenue Imagine yourself in the past; learn games, pastimes, and tasks that were common 150 years ago.
02/13/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Puppeteer Jill Liflander brings her creative talents to the Nature Center, leading adults and children alike into the world of imagination.
02/13/10	Playland Ice Casino Playland Park Dress up in vintage fashions or your own clothes and skate to the sounds of the 70's, 80's, 90's and today.
02/13/10	Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Learn how toys were a staple of Native American childhood and make some of your own.
02/13/10	Lenoir Nature Preserve 19 Dudley Street Create a unique Valentine's Day craft. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Use materials gathered from around the park to create one of a kind Valentine's Day gifts.
02/13/10	Read Wildlife Sanctuary Playland Parkway Discover how animals and their habitats are linked together by exploring the food web, animal life cycles and the relationships between predators and prey. Plus, get an up-close view of predator and prey animals.
02/13/10	Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and121 South Use natural materials to make personalized gifts like pop-up cards and leaf prints for Valentine's Day.
02/13/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road Listen to stories and make a themed craft to take home.
02/13/10	Nyack Hospital 160 North Midland Avenue This class teaches parents and caregivers CPR techniques for a child from birth to eight year of age. It includes a discussion on choking on objects, accident prevention and safety issues. Pre-registration is requested.
02/13/10	Pequot Museum 110 Pequot Trail Dennis and Melanie Jackson (Cree/Salteaux) created this series of stop-motion films about growing up in a remote Cree community called Wapos Bay. Different episodes will be shown over the course of the series which runs through Feb 27. Free with Museum admission.
02/13/10	Pequot Museum 110 Pequot Trail Bring your family, a blanket, or lawn chairs and listen to Martha Redbone (Shawnee/Choctaw) and her band sing the blues. Participate in crafts and games. Feast on an all-you-can-eat picnic buffet with snow pudding or worms & dirt for dessert. Activities are free with Museum admission. Buffet: adults $13.95; kids 6-14 $8.95; under 6 free. For buffet, register by Feb. 3: 800-411-9671.
02/13/10	Club Fit 600 Bank Road Participate in a motivational scoring, evaluation, testing and training sports program session that ranks and charts your progress.
02/13/10	Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue The traditional three ring Circus will feature the legends of the high wire "The Flying Wallendas," who will attempt a 7 person pyramid high above the center ring. Plus, singing Ring Master Billy Martin orchestrates this two hour show which includes clowns, elephants and rare white tigers.
02/13/10	Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Learn about the coyote's status in New York and take a short walk to listen to the coyotes howl. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center 45 Manetto Hill Road Children ages 7-11 will enjoy a Saturday night recreational swim and then watch a newly-released movie. A make-your-own-sundae provides a sweet ending to this fun-filled evening. To reserve your child's spot, please call.
02/13/10	Showplace at the Bellmore Movies 222 Pettit Avenue Plaza Theatrical Productions, Long Island?s largest touring theatre company, in association with The Show Place, presents Cinderella! The classic fairy tale springs to life in this fast-paced live musical production. The performance runs for one hour and is followed by a meet and greet with the cast.
02/13/10	Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Avenue A Certified Lactation Consultant prepares expectant parents for the early days and weeks of breastfeeding. Some of the topics to be discussed include breastfeeding advantages, nutrition, returning to work, pumping and storing breast-milk. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	BRIC Rotunda Gallery 33 Clinton Street Observe and be inspired by the current exhibition and create your own artwork using fun materials. Led by artist and teacher Angela Earley.
02/13/10	Chappaqua Library 195 South Greeley Avenue Celebrate Valentine's Day and make something special.
02/13/10	WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.reet) A musical show-and-tell starring Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends and their dreams about growing up and becoming forest rangers, cowboys, "weather monsters," and everything in between.
02/13/10	Queens Library-Langston Hughes branch 100-01 Northern Boulevard Kids explore the various quilt patterns and hidden messages communicated during the time of the Underground Railroad. Teaching artist Joan Hodges, a descendant of slaves, teaches the workshop.
02/13/10	Waterfront Museum 290 Conover Street at Pier 44 The museum is open to the public free of charge. Visitors can view the "Showboat - 'Round the Bend!" exhibit, which documents the history and development of the showboat as a popular form of American entertainment.
02/13/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Artist Robyn Love demonstrates the art of spinning wool. Skeins of yarn will be offered to those who wish to knit or crochet a hat either on site or at home. The accumulated hats will be displayed in Wave Hill House in the spring. Pre-registration is suggested.
02/13/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Enjoy organic produce from Katchkie Farm, a project of Wave Hill's exclusive caterer Great Performances. Reservations are required.
02/13/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Breathe in the fragrance of greenhouse blossoms and develop affection for colorful winter blooms by putting your experiences into lacy, flower-filled Valentine cards.
02/13/10	Lake Isle Country Club 660 White Plains Road Enjoy live music, food, a cash bar, dancing to the tunes of the ?Best of Rock? by a professional DJ, a silent auction, prizes, raffles, games and much more. Proceeds benefit the Alcott School.
02/13/10	Sweet Rexies 1552 Post Road Make crafts using a variety of Valentine's Day candy. Reservations required. Call 203-254-3254 or email us at info@sweetrexies.com.
02/13/10	Queens Library-Flushing branch 41-17 Main Street Queens Symphony Orchestra's music director, Constantine Kitsopoulos, teaches children and adults about the different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra through musical demonstrations and dialogue. This performance covers the instruments in the woodwind family (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon).
02/13/10	Queens Library:South Ozone Park branch 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard This dramatic presentation tells the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through his speeches, press conferences and fictional narrative.
02/13/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street Kids experiment with colorful lights, shadow puppets, colored gels, and tubes in this unique exhibition.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library branch Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza Based on her many years of professional experience as an international Chinese ringmaster, Grace Chang will showcase magical illusions, puppetry, ventriloquism, and acrobatics to celebrate the Chinese New Year and her newest children's book, "Jin Jin and Rain Wizard." With live performances featuring Jin Jin, Grace brings Chinese culture and her themes of unity and tolerance to a young audience.
02/13/10	Pelham Art Center 155 Fifth Avenue Celebrate the Chinese New Year and the year of the Tiger with two art making workshops. Artist Heidi Chang will be making Tiger masks out of paper, while Connie Zhang will be teaching the art of origami.
02/13/10	Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue (at 36th Street) During Presidents' Week winter break, the museum will offer extended hours (including weekend openings), hourly screenings of short films (to be announced), and workshops for children. With the Moving Pictures Workshop (ages 6-12), children discover what makes moving images move and make their own Thaumatropes? nineteenth-century optical toys?to take home. Materials fee: $5 per child. In the Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (ages 10 and up), children learn about the technique of stop-motion animation and create their own animated movies, which are shared online. Materials fee: $10 per child. Register at the admissions desk upon arrival.
02/13/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue One of Boston's hottest family bands, Ben Rudnick and Friends, returns to the museum to perform songs off their most recent CD, "A Frog Named Sam" in this concert for kids. The award-winning family band is a little bit blue grass,a bit of rock-n-roll and more.
02/13/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue Inspired by the Tin Man character from The Wizard of Oz, kids ages 7 and up create their own moving sculpture using tin, fishing line and a variety of materials. They'll also meet Meryl Taradash, the kinetic sculpture artist who created the new art installation in front of the museum.
02/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 3-4 learn about penguins and how they adapt to life in the snow. Stories, photos and actual penguin feathers are used to explore how these lovable birds survive and raise chicks in the cold. A snack and craft and meeting live animals are included. Participants must be toilet trained.
02/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 7-10 prepare and grill up delicious heart-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches and wash them down with healthy fruit energy smoothies in this cooking class for kids. All materials included. Call to register.
02/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 7-10 prepare and grill up delicious heart-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches and wash them down with healthy fruit energy smoothies in this cooking class for kids. All materials included. Call to register.
02/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 7-10 prepare and grill up delicious heart-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches and wash them down with healthy fruit energy smoothies in this cooking class for kids. All materials included. Call to register.
02/13/10	Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Boulevard Kids ages 8-12 learn to care for APEC's animals and learn about the job of an animal caretaker. They will have hands-on experiences in feeding, brushing, cleaning and learning all about the needs of APEC's animals. Snack and animal care trainee certificate included. Call to register.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library branch Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza Grace Chang performs puppetry, miming and magic in honor of the Year of the Tiger.
02/13/10	Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA 1121 Bedford Avenue A Valentine's-themed day of family fun.
02/13/10	The New Victory Theater 209 West 42nd St In this off-beat and funny fairytale of an opera, beauty meets the beast once again when Princess Flora, the youngest of three gangly, gum-chewing sisters, learns her betrothed is a boar. Swept off to the north, she discovers that her hoggy hubby is hexed and only she can break the spell.
02/13/10	Kumble Theater for Performing Arts - Long Island Univesity, Brooklyn Campus Flatbush Avenue (between DeKalb Avenue & Willoughby Street) Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with traditional Chinese performing arts from renowned dance company Dance China NY and NY Chinese Cultural Center?s School of the Arts students. For more information, visit www.chinesedance.org. To order tickets, call 718-488-1624 or visit www.kumbletheater.org.
02/13/10	New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West at 77th Street Go on a mission to collect clues about Lincoln's whereabouts and learn about our nation's 16th president and his journey from a log cabin to the White House. Plus, make crafts, meet Civil War reenactment troops and learn about military life during Lincoln's tumultuous presidency.
02/13/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Celebrate Shabbat with instruments, arts and crafts, puppets and movement. Join Karina Zilberman and her puppet pal Coco for a multigenerational, interactive and dynamic Shabbat experience.
02/13/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street A warm and festive monthly gathering for families with special-needs children who want to celebrate Shabbat in an emotionally safe and welcoming environment. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Expand and deepen your child's Jewish experience in a special hour that engages them with creative and traditional approaches.
02/13/10	Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th St In celebration of the exhibition, "Visions of the Cosmos," and through art-making activities, story-telling tours, scavenger hunts, celestial dancing, and a trip into a Starlab hosted by the New York Hall of Science, see how different cultures from around the world have understood the cosmos.
02/13/10	Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th St Explore the deepest recesses of space using our planet as the launch pad.
02/13/10	Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 134 Cove Road This annual four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii.It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. Help survey the birds and learn how to do it from home.
02/13/10	Belvedere Castle Mid-Park at 79th Street Join David Karabell, a New York City history enthusiast and long-time Conservancy tour guide, as he sheds light on the life and times of Seneca Village residents in this program commemorating Black History Month. Take a look at artifacts, maps, and the remaining archaeological sites located near Belvedere Castle (weather permitting).
02/13/10 through 02/14/10	Bateaux New York Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, Suite 200, West 23rd St. Take your Valentine's breath away with a romantic event on the water this Valentine?s Weekend. Distinctive cuisine. Live entertainment. Dancing cheek to cheek. Stunning views. Laughter and intimate conversation. Create a memory that will last as long as your love. From only $55.90 per person. Your Valentine's Dinner Cruise package includes a bottle of champagne, 1/2 dozen roses, two keepsake champagne flutes and a private table for two. Saturday, February 13th Board 7:45pm Cruise 8:30 - 11:30pm Sunday, February 14th Board 6:15pm Cruise 7:00 -10:00pm 2010 Valentine's Brunch Cruises Your Valentine Brunch Cruise includes a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Saturday, February 13th Board 11:30am Cruise Noon - 2:00pm Sunday, February 14th Board 11:30am Cruise Noon - 2:00pm Call now as seats may be limited. Prices do not include taxes and fees.
02/13/10	Wolf Conservation Center 7 Buck Run Visit the wolves during their favorite time of year, learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America, and visit the WCC Ambassador Pack as well as a pair of critically endangered red wolves. Plus, enjoy hot beverages in the woodstove-heated classroom. Pre-registration is required.
02/13/10	The Metropolitan Playhouse 220 East 4th St A troupe of dancers and actors will perform a series of brief, witty poems and dances that reveal the secret life of vegetables.
02/13/10 through 02/14/10	NYC Discovery Walking Tours New York, NY For upcoming Valentine's Weekend, a Greenwich Village stroll covering sites associated with romance in literature and history, with dessert stops along the way to take in sweets. Sites include Grove Court, which inspired O. Henry setting in The Last Leaf; the Victorian townhouse where Woodrow Wilson proposed to First Lady Edith Galt; and the site of the first presidential wedding. 2pm. $22 (includes sweets).
02/13/10	New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West at 77th Street Learn what was life like during the Civil War with special presentations from reenactors.
02/13/10	Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue Join your Zoo friends, including tigers Booskin and Naka, in celebrating the Year of the Tiger with special stories and crafts for all ages. Also included will be a children?s parade and marital art demonstrations. Snow date is February 20th.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Learn to speak the "treasured" Gullah language while creating your own Gullah-inspired strip quilt. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Pint-sized film enthusiasts can enjoy animated films with a Valentine's twist. Watch cherished children's stories come to life on screen and feel your heart get all warm and snuggly. For ages 5 and under. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Discover how diverse life is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal. Part of the museum's Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Roses are red, violets are blue, visit the greenhouse to make a special brew. For ages 6 and up. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Celebrate Valentine's Day by learning about the importance of emotions and feelings. Listen to stories about love and decorate a card with frilly doilies and hearts to a special someone telling them how you feel. For ages 5 and under. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Listen to stories from around the world. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Learn about and touch live animals. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/13/10	Huntington Arts Council 213 Main St.reet In this special Chinese New Year Celebration workshop, participants will make traditional lion puppets and paper lanterns and experience authentic Chinese cultural artifacts.
02/13/10	Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Drive Ages 11 through 18 learn about fine arts, inspired by the world around us, every Saturday at The Judith Collester Art Center. Call to register. Classes for ages 7-10 are also available.
02/13/10	Guild Hall 158 Main Street, John Drew Theater This exhibition showcases the artwork from students in grades K through 8 from the public and private schools in the Town of East Hampton. On view Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through February 28.
02/13/10	Westhampton Free Library 28 Library Avenue Kids create their own Mardi Gras mask in this hands-on workshop. Registration required.
02/13/10	Starting Artists, Inc. 211 Smith Street Brooklyn Indie Market, The {NewNew}, and Starting Artists present a day of handmade shopping on Smith Street.
02/13/10	BroadHollow Theatre at BayWay Arts Center 265 East Main Street The beloved Disney story of Cinderella comes to the stage in a live theatrical version for families.
02/13/10	Broadhollow Theatre at Elmont 700 Hempstead Turnpike Follow the yellow brick road to the stage at this Children's Theatre in Elmont. The classic story will be performed live on stage for families during three weekends in February.
02/13/10	Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Boulevard The Fuzzy Lemons perform songs from their latest album, "To The Moon!"
02/13/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike Kids can visit the museum and participate in a variety of art and cooking activities.
02/13/10 through 02/14/10	IZOD Center 50 State Route 120 See the basketball troupe perform their timeless tricks.
02/13/10	The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester 3 Renaissance Square Kellye Davis, the author of ?The Bliss Principle ? Easy Ways to Go from Stress to Peace,? will talk about and sign books. Her ?bliss principle? lifestyle approach includes techniques to help ease tension and live in tranquility.
02/13/10	Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue There's something funny happening in Sherwood Forest. The evil Zorlan Morlan has used his magic to turn Robin Hood into a big old scaredy cat, and transform his band of Merry Men into a band of Merry...MONSTERS! It's up to 12-year-old Benjy Bleeglehorn, and her dashing sidekick Bravo, to enter the story and turn Robin Hood back into his old self again - by teaching him what it means to be a hero. For ages 5 and up. Tickets available online at www.brooklynlyceum.com or at the door.
02/13/10	Village Pourhouse Upperwest 982 Amsterdam Ave. Singles ONLY- No couples allowed! Every girl gets a rose with a heart on it and every guy gets a number- find your match and get a free shot! Hopefully you won't need more than that one shot to spend the rest of your night with your match!
02/13/10 through 02/14/10	Spirit of New York Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 "Romance on the River" It's so romantic out on the water, especially with candlelight, our dinner buffet, Manhattan's spectacular skyline view and your favorite dance music echoing across New York Harbor. Our Spirit DJ orchestrates upbeat music for dancing with styles ranging from ballads to contemporary dance sounds. Valentine Diner Cruises ? February 13th &14th Includes a private table for two, 6 beautiful roses, 1 bottle of champagne and two keepsake glasses.
02/13/10	Starting Artists 211 Smith St., Brooklyn With 15 designers in categories such as clothing, home decor, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, and bath and body products, the event will give an assist to anyone looking for the perfect gift- for their honey or themselves. Valentine-themed family-friendly arts activities led by Starting Artists. 211 Smith Street. Take the F/G to the Carroll Street Station. Admission FREE.
02/13/10	Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle In celebration of Chinese New Year, learn traditional Chinese paper cutting techniques part of MAD?s series on cut paper traditions from around the world.
02/13/10	Bric Rotunda Gallery 33 Clinton Street The next event in BRIC's series of Family Days that run throughout the 2009-10 season at BRIC Rotunda Gallery in conjunction with each exhibition on view. Join Angela Earley, a professional artist and educator, for an imaginative adventure in art-making. Observe and be inspired by BRIC's current exhibition, "the no place," and create your own imaginary world using inspirational and fun materials.
02/13/10	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lame Make a shadow box, play with shadow puppets, learn to make a few shadow animals with your hands, and find out why the groundhog is afraid of his own shadow.
02/13/10	Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86 (46th St. and 12th Ave) Members of the New York Red Bulls will put on demonstrations, give away prizes, sign autographs and meet fans.
02/13/10	Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike The Westminster Weekend Shows hosts four days of 30 specialty dog shows, showcasing the area's best showcase of pedigreed dogs. Families enjoy activities and shopping, vendors, meet the breeds and breeders, and watch fun demonstrations. Live video feed of the show is also available at www.westminsterweekenddogshows.com.
02/13/10	ArtsCetera 212 Smith Street ArtsCetera?s Cobble Hill studio will be transformed into a giant art environment for the second annual Crayon-A-Thon. This extravaganza benefits the Arts Partnership with Brooklyn's Lutheran Family Health Centers Early Childhood Centers. Now in it's second year, the Partnership provides materials, staffing, and workshops to strengthen the presence of musical learning in the lives of underserved children and families in Gowanus and Sunset Park. Crayon-A-Thon consists of 25 one-hour-long coloring time slots, including family-friendly hours, child-free coloring, late night iPod hours, and a Cocktail Coloring Party on Friday night for adults. Participants can reserve their time, or buy tickets at the door. Suggested donation is $15 or more per person.
02/13/10	CakeSuite 47 Saugatuck Ave. Make a valentine's treat. Materials and recipes are included. Class size is limited to 12. Call or e-mail to register.
02/13/10	White Plains Family YMCA 250 Mamaroneck Avenue Spend time with the family and watch the film, "Madagascar." Concessions will be sold to raise money for the Leaders Club. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
02/13/10	Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.) El Concierto del Amor is an annual Valentine's tradition at Madison Square Garden. Don't miss this year's lineup featuring Marco Antonio Solis, Antony Santos and Miriam Hernandez.
02/13/10	United Church of Rockville Centre 430 Morris Avenue Attend a valentine decorating party for families. Decorate gingerbread houses, sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies. Icing, all-you-can-eat candy buffet, decorating kit and gift bag included. Reservations required.
02/13/10	Cake Alchemy 43 Park Place, 3rd flr. Make a cake with your sweetheart for valentines day. Enjoy the perfect couple experience that's fun and taste great too! You will decorate a heart shaped cake filled with rich chocolate ganache. When your masterpiece is finished, take it home to devour on valentine's Day, YUMMY! Nothing says I love you more than homemade chocolate cake. The class will last about 2 hours and will cost $300 per couple.
02/13/10	Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center 10 Lincoln Center Plaza International Concerts is proud to present the Stars of the Bolshoi Opera on February 13th at 7:30 pm at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center in New York. Singers include Makvala Kasrashvili, Soprano; Oleg Kulko, Tenor; Anna Aglatova, Soprano; and Dmitry Beloselski, Bass. Also featuring in the concert are Russia's renowned pianists Alexander Ghindin, and Nikolay Petrov. Both have been named "Honored Artist of Russia" and received Russia's highest honor, the Gold Medal of Russia.
02/13/10	Bilingual Buds 175 Riverside Blvd at 68th Street Get a sneak peak at the Upper West Side?s newest preschool while children join the New Year fun with Mandarin storytelling and singing, cooking, crafts, and calligraphy. Sample Mommy and Me classes will be offered for the event?s youngest attendees.
02/13/10 through 02/14/10	Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86 (46th St. and 12th Ave) Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus will present special performances during ?Kids Week.?
02/13/10	Huntington Arts Gallery 213 Main Street Kids ages 5-10 are encouraged to participate in a series of Saturday workshops. This weekend, they'll take part in a special Chinese New Year Celebration, make traditional lion puppets and paper lanterns, and experience authentic Chinese cultural artifacts.
02/13/10	Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Learn how to prepare delicious Valentine's Day biscotti. Adults must attend with a child. Early registration is suggested.
02/14/10	Radio City Music Hall 1260 Sixth Ave. (50 St.) See classical Chinese dance brought to life on stage with intriciate backdrops, drums, and music.
02/14/10	Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Learn about Teatown's wildlife, their natural history and ecological connections. Pre-registration is required.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall 58 7th Avenue Part of the Music for Families series, targeted to children between the ages of 2 and 12 and their families. The group will perform music from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Black America, using percussion instruments and vocals.
02/14/10	Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A Every Wednesday and Sunday through February, families can receive a staff-guided tour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
02/14/10	McGinn - Cazale Theatre 2162 Broadway, 4th Fl. Find out if Wilson, with help from Uncle Pirate and his faithful talking penguin, can survive the fourth grade.
02/14/10	DR2 Theatre 103 E. 15th St. See the bright, cheery and fast paced show about Edwina Spoonapple and her pals who put on shows in Edwina's garage. A celebration of friendship and family, the show instills a love of musical comedy in newcomers and delights those already hooked.
02/14/10	Manhattan Children's Theatre 52 White Street Creatively brought to life by just two, very versatile actors, this fairy-tale exemplifies the value of love being more than skin-deep, and shows just how far one will go for the happiness of the ones they truly care for.
02/14/10	STAMFORD MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER 39 Scofieldtown Road The Solar Dynamics Observatory, a satellite designed to study the sun, is scheduled for launch this month. Find out what scientists hope to learn from the first mission in NASA's Living With a Star program. No children under 5.
02/14/10	Norwalk Concert Hall 125 East Avenue The Greenwich Choral Society will hold a Benefit Concert and Silent Auction. George Gershwin will come alive with a New York All-Star "Big Band" combined with the voices of the Greenwich Choral Society and soloists. Funds from the benefit will be used to help underwrite the costs of annual concert production, the scholarship program and educational outreach. Tickets available on line at www.greenwichchoralsociety.org, by e-mail at greenwich.choral@verizon.net, or call 203-622-5136.
02/14/10	Arena at Harbor Yard 600 Main Street Watch professional ice hockey in a family friendly venue. The Sound Tigers are part of the American Hockey League.
02/14/10	Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue (at 36th Street) During Presidents' Week winter break, the museum will offer extended hours (including weekend openings), hourly screenings of short films (to be announced), and workshops for children. With the Moving Pictures Workshop (ages 6-12), children discover what makes moving images move and make their own Thaumatropes? nineteenth-century optical toys?to take home. Materials fee: $5 per child. In the Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (ages 10 and up), children learn about the technique of stop-motion animation and create their own animated movies, which are shared online. Materials fee: $10 per child. Register at the admissions desk upon arrival.
02/14/10	Kate Wollman Rink Prospect Park, Parkside/Ocean Avenues entrance or Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance Bring your sweetheart, best friend, or anyone you love to the rink and pay half the price of regular admission during regular skating hours.
02/14/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Join a naturalist for cool science activities, featuring a new experiment every month.
02/14/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance Teachers/Naturalists lead structured and engaging arts activities for children. Kids create toys, puppets, and more, using all-natural materials.
02/14/10	Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House 454 Flatbush Avenue Imagine yourself in the past; learn games, pastimes, and tasks that were common 150 years ago.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway An art-making class for children ages 4-7 with an adult companion. This month, participants will create captivating characters in fantasy scenarios after viewing highlighted artworks from the Museum's collection.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Half Moon Sword of New York City and 11 other English folk dance groups from around the country present a 25th anniversary festival of English sword dancing, celebrated at winter "ales" in the farming and coal-mining regions of northern England. Featured dances include traditional long sword dances from northern England and Scotland and contemporary rap dances performed with double-handled swords to Irish jigs.
02/14/10	Playland Ice Casino Playland Park Enjoy a fun family day of skating and pizza. Skate rentals are included.
02/14/10	Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Art inspired by Marshlands Conservancy will be on view and a reception will follow.
02/14/10	Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue The traditional three ring Circus will feature the legends of the high wire "The Flying Wallendas," who will attempt a 7 person pyramid high above the center ring. Plus, singing Ring Master Billy Martin orchestrates this two hour show which includes clowns, elephants and rare white tigers.
02/14/10	Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road See the livestock up-close and learn what's growing in the four-season greenhouse and main production field. Learn about the winter growing techniques and how the farm manages the animals and cultivates vegetables through the cold winter months.
02/14/10	Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Learn how farm life changes with the seasons as you collect eggs from the hens or help out in the Greenhouse.
02/14/10	Nassau County Museum of Art One Museum Drive Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries.
02/14/10	Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Boulevard Enjoy a concert featuring composer, violinist and erhu player Meg Okura, a Juilliard trained classical violinist. She is one of the leading voices in today's "World-Chamber Jazz" scene, which blends classical, jazz and world music. She also has performed extensively with some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, Diane Reeves, Kanye West and Quincy Jones.
02/14/10	Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Stop by during regular library hours and make a Valentine's Day-themed craft to take home.
02/14/10	Landmark on Main Street-Parent Resource Center 232 Main Street, Lower Level "Fancy Nancy" book fans are invited to a LilChefs.com workshop featuring a book reading, tea party, Valentine's craft session and oodles of surprises. Come dressed to impress and learn how to be fancy just like Nancy. The fanciest Mother/Daughter or Grandmother/Granddaughter will win a prize! Dolphin Bookshop will be selling "Fancy Nancy" books, games, puzzles, and more. For girls ages 3-8. For more information and to reserve your session, call Chef Paula. Space is limited.
02/14/10	Chappaqua Public Library 195 South Greeley Avenue Watch the film, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett. Enjoy pizza as you read and discuss the book.
02/14/10	WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.reet) A musical show-and-tell starring Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends and their dreams about growing up and becoming forest rangers, cowboys, "weather monsters," and everything in between.
02/14/10	Triad Theatre 158 West 72nd Street Dora the Explorer composer Josh Sitron presents the FunkeyMonkeys backing an eclectic array of guest singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians in this variety show for the whole family. Expect to see, Afrofunk horn players, UCB improvisers, opera singers and clowns sharing the stage.
02/14/10	Sweet Rexies 1552 Post Road Valentine's Day cake decorating featuring individual heart shaped cakes. Reservations required. Call 203-254-3254 or email us at info@sweetrexies.com.
02/14/10	Sweet Rexies 1552 Post Road Valentine's Day cookie decorating. Reservations required. Call 203-254-3254 or email us at info@sweetrexies.com.
02/14/10	Sweet Rexies 1552 Post Road Enjoy award-winning gourmet treats. Reservations required. Call 203-254-3254 or email us at info@sweetrexies.com.
02/14/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Enjoy organic produce from Katchkie Farm, a project of Wave Hill's exclusive caterer Great Performances. Reservations are required.
02/14/10	Wave Hill 675 West 252nd Street Breathe in the fragrance of greenhouse blossoms and develop affection for colorful winter blooms by putting your experiences into lacy, flower-filled Valentine cards.
02/14/10	Queens Museum of Art New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Children and their adult companions develop creative skills and spend time in the museum's studios to explore materials and themes found in the current exhibitions. Children with special needs are welcome. Offered every Sunday.
02/14/10	350 Yaphank ave Thousands of onlookers eat and shop for the Lunar New Year and enjoy the parade down Main Street. Families enjoy cultural activities after the parade, as well as many other events and shopping sales.
02/14/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street Kids experiment with colorful lights, shadow puppets, colored gels, and tubes in this unique exhibition.
02/14/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue One of Boston's hottest family bands, Ben Rudnick and Friends, returns to the museum to perform songs off their most recent CD, "A Frog Named Sam" in this concert for kids. The award-winning family band is a little bit blue grass,a bit of rock-n-roll and more.
02/14/10	Fairfield Museum and History Center 370 Beach Rd Mothers and daughters (aunts and grandmother?s too) are invited to the Fairfield Museum for a tea inspired by the Victorian period. Learn about tea etiquette while enjoying refreshments, fresh tea and lemonade. For ages 7 and up and an adult. Adults; $15, children; $10. Limited seating, pre-registration required.
02/14/10	American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th St. This Valentine's Day enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and chocolate-covered strawberries under the starry night sky in the warm and intimate setting of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. Then, step inside New York's most romantic theater, snuggle with a loved one, and listen to astronomer Ted Williams re-tell some of the greatest romantic stories from the past as you gaze at a star-filled sky. $75 per person (includes one hour of open bar and appetizers). Space is limited. 6:30-8:30pm.
02/14/10	The New Victory Theater 209 West 42nd St In this off-beat and funny fairytale of an opera, beauty meets the beast once again when Princess Flora, the youngest of three gangly, gum-chewing sisters, learns her betrothed is a boar. Swept off to the north, she discovers that her hoggy hubby is hexed and only she can break the spell.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Avenue Explore the world?s deserts and rainforests with your family without leaving Brooklyn. Investigate plants from around the world with hands-on indoor activities, then discover the Conservatories on your own with a scavenger hunt.
02/14/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Become fully immersed in Hebrew language and contemporary Israeli culture while enjoying a range of activities, including music, storytelling, arts and crafts, Jewish and Israeli holiday celebrations, special events, 92Y's GymMaze and more.
02/14/10	Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (btw. Houston & Bleecker Sts.) Children's entertainer Mr. Ray will perform his original kid tunes in a special Valentine's Day concert.
02/14/10	Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 134 Cove Road This annual four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii.It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. Help survey the birds and learn how to do it from home.
02/14/10	Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 134 Cove Road On Valentine's day, bring your sweetheart (or Mom) to learn how animals around the world show their love for each other. This 45-minute indoor live animal presentation will be followed by a 45-minute trailwalk to find and observe animals in love and their habitats.
02/14/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker St. The Shadow Box Theatre presents its annual shadow puppet show to celebrate African-American History Month. Listen to the wit, wisdom and humor of "The African Drum" as it reveals "How the Turtle Got Its Shell" and two more African folk tales, woven into the adventures of the little girl Kijana and her animal friends.
02/14/10	The Metropolitan Playhouse 220 East 4th St A troupe of dancers and actors will perform a series of brief, witty poems and dances that reveal the secret life of vegetables.
02/14/10	FAO Schwarz 767 Fifth Avenue UGLYDOLL creator David Horvath will meet and greet fans and sign the newest UGLYDOLL, MYNUS? , a limited edition of WAGE? featuring a 'Love Story' tag, the COLDY HOLDY ICE BAT? as well as additional UGLYDOLL characters.
02/14/10	Sagamore Hill 20 Sagamore Hill Road Families take Ranger-guided nature walks to the Cold Spring Harbor Inlet. Participants will meet at the Visitor Center at 2pm. Be prepared to walk on some hilly terrain and dress appropriately.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Pint-sized film enthusiasts can enjoy animated films with a Valentine's twist. Watch cherished children's stories come to life on screen and feel your heart get all warm and snuggly. For ages 5 and under. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Discover how diverse life is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal. Part of the museum's Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Roses are red, violets are blue, visit the greenhouse to make a special brew. For ages 6 and up. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Celebrate Valentine's Day by learning about the importance of emotions and feelings. Listen to stories about love and decorate a card with frilly doilies and hearts to a special someone telling them how you feel. For ages 5 and under. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Listen to stories from around the world. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Learn about and touch live animals. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Explore culinary connections between West African foods and those prepared by the Sea Islands' Gullah people. Help whip up a batch of Sesame Peanut Butter balls ? a tasty Gullah treat ? to experience this eclectic cuisine. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/14/10	Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main Street Kids ages 4-12 learn about shell shapes and design their own valentine out of a beautiful sea shell mosaic, just like the ones sailors brought from the West Indies in the 1800s. RSVP required.
02/14/10	Long Island Science Center 11 West Main Street Kids celebrate the year of the tiger and learn about the history and meaning behind the Chinese New Year Symbols. Learn how to tell your fortune with sticks, and make a craft to take home.
02/14/10	Guild Hall 158 Main Street, John Drew Theater This exhibition showcases the artwork from students in grades K through 8 from the public and private schools in the Town of East Hampton. On view Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through February 28.
02/14/10	Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Find out how "love is in the air" for some wild beasts. There will be an opportunity to make a free valentine craft for a loved one. For $5 you can pose with one of the zoo's education animals, have your picture taken, and place it in your own decorated frame.
02/14/10	Columbus Park Intersection of Mulberry St., Park Row, & Bayard St. The first day of the 2010 Lunar New Year will be kicked off with colorful firecrackers, followed by a dozen Lion, Dragon and Unicorn dance troupes marching down the main streets of Chinatown to help ring in the New Year. Featuring all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American singers and dancers. 11am-3pm.
02/14/10	Wolf Conservation Center 7 Buck Run Get the latest news about the breeding pairs and learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America. Plus, visit the WCC Ambassador Pack and critically endangered red wolves and enjoy hot beverages in the wood-stove-heated classroom. Pre-registration is required.
02/14/10	Wolf Conservation Center 7 Buck Run Wolves are "mono-estru" - breeding only once a year during the winter months. This year the WCC is pleased to host three breeding pairs. Guests will receive the latest news and will learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves. A visit to howl with the WCC Ambassador Pack will follow the talk. Guests will enjoy hot beverages in our wood-stove-heated classroom. Pre-registration is required.
02/14/10	Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue There's something funny happening in Sherwood Forest. The evil Zorlan Morlan has used his magic to turn Robin Hood into a big old scaredy cat, and transform his band of Merry Men into a band of Merry...MONSTERS! It's up to 12-year-old Benjy Bleeglehorn, and her dashing sidekick Bravo, to enter the story and turn Robin Hood back into his old self again - by teaching him what it means to be a hero. For ages 5 and up. Tickets available online at www.brooklynlyceum.com or at the door.
02/14/10	New York Aquarium 602 Surf Avenue What can crawl like a caterpillar, do a backbend like a gymnast, bark on cue, and dive down to 600 feet in the ocean? Find out at the Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium?s Aquatheater. This Valentine?s Day and all winter long, catch a training demonstration starring the aquarium's outgoing and talented California sea lions. Each performance features cool facts about sea lions and their role in the web of life, in addition to music, humor, and lots of mischief.
02/14/10	Vintage Irving 118A E. 15th St. Wine and dine your Valentine with our succulent 3 Course Dinner at Vintage Irving. Complimentary champagne for two and a rose for your significant other! Enjoy the mood setting classical music of a live violinist.
02/14/10	Village Pourhouse Upperwest 982 Amsterdam Ave. Hating someone this Valentine's Day? Hate Valentine's Day in general? You're not alone. Come be a hater with others sharing a similar sentiment. Bring a picture of an ex to pin up on our dart board and receive a Free Bud Light Draft, hit the Bulls Eye and win a Free Hour of Open Bar at Village Pourhouse.
02/14/10	SideBAR 118 E. 15th St. Nothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate fondue! Join us as a chef from Hot Pot Culinary Events demonstrates how to make a variety of chocolate fondues and then make your own unique batch! Enjoy with someone special, a group of friends or come alone to make something sweet with someone new.
02/14/10	Village Pourhouse 64 Third Ave. Fancy dinner and over-priced wine not your style? Grab your Valentine and go head to head with other couples this Valentine's Day in our Couple's Beer Pong Tournament. Ticket includes a two hour Bud Light Open Bar & free playing beer.
02/14/10	Top of the Rock 30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.) Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center hosts its celebrated live music program, the Starlight Music Series, on Wednesday evenings, February 10th ? February 24th, from 6-8 PM. Access to the musical event is included with the purchase of a Top of the Rock ticket. Visitors can enjoy live music and a glass of wine or refreshing beverage provided by Rock Center Café as they take in the stunning, 360-degree panorama of New York City. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase. Additionally, there will be a special Valentine's Day Starlight Music performance the evening of February 14th, from 6 PM-9:30 PM, featuring the Joan Capra String Ensemble.
02/14/10	Fairfield Museum and History Center 370 Beach Rd Mothers, daughters, aunts and grandmothers are invited to tea while listening to Carolyn Stearns tell stories about family memories and Valentine's history. Create your own Victorian paper craft Valentines. View a mini-exhibit of interesting cards from the museum's archives. Limited seating, pre-registration required.
02/14/10	Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle Learn about the processes behind creating a work of art. Look at art from the Museum?s permanent collection and its current exhibition, "Slash: Paper Under The Knife" and explore materials and methods used to create 3-dimensional works of art by creating a process-driven work made out of cardboard.
02/14/10	Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike The Westminster Weekend Shows hosts four days of 30 specialty dog shows, showcasing the area's best showcase of pedigreed dogs. Families enjoy activities and shopping, vendors, meet the breeds and breeders, and watch fun demonstrations. Live video feed of the show is also available at www.westminsterweekenddogshows.com.
02/14/10	ArtsCetera 212 Smith Street ArtsCetera?s Cobble Hill studio will be transformed into a giant art environment for the second annual Crayon-A-Thon. This extravaganza benefits the Arts Partnership with Brooklyn's Lutheran Family Health Centers Early Childhood Centers. Now in it's second year, the Partnership provides materials, staffing, and workshops to strengthen the presence of musical learning in the lives of underserved children and families in Gowanus and Sunset Park. Crayon-A-Thon consists of 25 one-hour-long coloring time slots, including family-friendly hours, child-free coloring, late night iPod hours, and a Cocktail Coloring Party on Friday night for adults. Participants can reserve their time, or buy tickets at the door. Suggested donation is $15 or more per person.
02/14/10	The Retreat Lounge 37 W. 17th St. Share your heart with others that care. Join us and other 30+ somethings for good music, hors d'oeuvres, a complimentary drink and fine chocolate treats. Meet new friends that care about this worthy cause. Proceeds will go to the Hope for Haiti Children's Center. The event will include a special Art Exhibit featuring HairStrokes multimedia renditions of the hairstyles of renowned hairstylist Federico and FashionStrokes renditions of fashion designs by Tracy Reese.
02/14/10	92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson Street Seattle band Central Services will perform their children's music.
02/15/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance View the Discovery Channel's award-winning series "Planet Earth," which features never-before-seen animal behaviors, including rare footage of snow leopards and elusive birds of paradise, and startling views of locations around the globe.
02/15/10	Hopper House Art Center 82 North Broadway This poetry workshop is for practicing poets and all who wish to explore their desire to write poetry. Group meets the third monday of each month. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.
02/15/10	Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A This preschool activity for children ages 3-5 takes place Mondays during January and February. Kids and their caretakers learn about fish, enjoy trout feeding, and a nature-related craft. Pre-registration is suggested.
02/15/10	Metropolitan Opera Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. Strauss's dual gifts for groundbreaking modernity and classical elegance come together in a smart and fanciful production. The great Swedish diva Nina Stemme makes a rare appearance in the title role and Sarah Connolly as the Composer. Kirill Petrenko conducts.
02/15/10	The New York City Police Museum 100 Old Slip, New York, NY 10005 Learn the skills it takes to be a police officer at this drop-off program with hands-on activities about police. Pre-registration is required.
02/15/10	Manhattan Children's Theatre 52 White Street Creatively brought to life by just two, very versatile actors, this fairy-tale exemplifies the value of love being more than skin-deep, and shows just how far one will go for the happiness of the ones they truly care for.
02/15/10	Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace For President's Day, museum admission is FREE. At 3pm, kids can participate in the Staten Island Children's Museum game show, "The Olympic Knowledge Challenge." Contestants should gather at Portia's Playhouse.
02/15/10	Mamaroneck Library 102 Mamaroneck Avenue Participate in rhythms, rhymes, and more. Pre-registration is required.
02/15/10	Fairifield Museum and History Center 370 Beach Road Stories to inspire, teach, fascinate, and entertain. Events from history come to life and seem like yesterday. Free with museum admission.
02/15/10	Prospect Park Audubon Center Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue entrance or Flatbush Avenue & Empire Boulevard entrance "Clever Monkeys," part of the PBS "Nature Series," is an insightful film about monkey culture, including child-rearing and communication skills, which strives to answer the question: How much of our human experience do monkeys share?
02/15/10	Prospect Park Lefferts Historic House 454 Flatbush Avenue Enjoy some indoor fun: Learn how to make your own Nine-Man Morris playing board, and help make the Game of Graces for the spring by sharpening dowels and creating be-ribboned hoops.
02/15/10	Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Meet a museum animal, explore the grounds, and do a craft or nature game.
02/15/10	Stepping Stones Museum for Children 303 West Avenue Make a wall mask of an animal found in the Amazon. Materials fee $3. Space is limited.
02/15/10	Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Local artists' work inspired by Marshlands Conservancy will be on display and for sale.
02/15/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road "Granny Jean" introduces babies and toddlers to language, letters and simple stories through playful rhymes, songs and puppetry.
02/15/10	Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road Granny Jean introduces babies and toddlers to language, letters and simple stories through playful rhymes, songs and puppetry.
02/15/10	Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue The traditional three ring Circus will feature the legends of the high wire "The Flying Wallendas," who will attempt a 7 person pyramid high above the center ring. Plus, singing Ring Master Billy Martin orchestrates this two hour show which includes clowns, elephants and rare white tigers.
02/15/10	Hopper House 82 North Broadway Instructor Diane Churchill guides students through a different theme for each of three days. Students can participate in one, two or all three days.
02/15/10	Showplace at the Bellmore Movies 222 Pettit Avenue Plaza Theatrical Productions, Long Island?s largest touring theatre company, in association with The Show Place, presents Blue's Clues ? LIVE! Enjoy this break-through play-along show that allows its audience to "step inside" and become part of a bright, fanciful world where the host, Steve, lives with his animated puppy, Blue. The performance runs for one hour and is followed by a meet and greet with the cast.
02/15/10	Staten Island Children's Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Participate in the SICM game show. Host will greet visitors at 3pm in Portia's Playhouse.
02/15/10	WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.reet) A musical show-and-tell starring Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends and their dreams about growing up and becoming forest rangers, cowboys, "weather monsters," and everything in between.
02/15/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue As part of the travling exhibit, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," kids help to create the Emerald City, at the end of the famous yellow brick road, which starts in Munchkin Country. Add to the artwork and build an ongoing collaborative sculpture using wood, glue, paint and other exciting materials.
02/15/10	Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Join dinosaur enthusiast Richie Mirissis as he presents some amazing fossils, three-dimensional models, and memorabilia from his vast collection. Also, make a clay fossil mold with the help of knowledgeable volunteers.
02/15/10	New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street Kids experiment with colorful lights, shadow puppets, colored gels, and tubes in this unique exhibition.
02/15/10	Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue (at 36th Street) During Presidents' Week winter break, the museum will offer extended hours (including weekend openings), hourly screenings of short films (to be announced), and workshops for children. With the Moving Pictures Workshop (ages 6-12), children discover what makes moving images move and make their own Thaumatropes? nineteenth-century optical toys?to take home. Materials fee: $5 per child. In the Stop-Motion Animation Workshop (ages 10 and up), children learn about the technique of stop-motion animation and create their own animated movies, which are shared online. Materials fee: $10 per child. Register at the admissions desk upon arrival.
02/15/10	Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue The Chamber Players International bring the best of American political tunes to the museum stage during a President's Day concert. Families can sing along to our national anthem and learn fun facts. Bring an American flag.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Public Library: Flatlands Library branch 2065 Flatbush Avenue Hang out and enjoy books, games, and music.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Avenue Explore the world?s deserts and rainforests with your family without leaving Brooklyn. Investigate plants from around the world with hands-on indoor activities, then discover the Conservatories on your own with a scavenger hunt.
02/15/10	92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Squish, roll and braid your very own challah and take it home to bake. While preparing the dough, sing with Karina Zilberman and feel the Shabbat spirit.
02/15/10	Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 134 Cove Road This annual four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii.It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. Help survey the birds and learn how to do it from home.
02/15/10	Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center 134 Cove Road During Presidents' Week winter break, kids ages 4-12 years old explore the wonders that await them in the natural world at the Audubon Center. Educators teach them about nature through hikes, games, crafts, stories and live animal presentations, all based around an exciting daily theme, including a Valentine's Party, Pajama Party, Green Party and Theodore Roosevelt Party. Contact Chrissy Albanese for costs and registration information. Registration required.
02/15/10	Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue Choose an 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. day or a 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. day. Drop-ins are available if space allows and require an additional $10 fee. Register early by calling the JCC front desk at 203.322.7900. Includes free swim and sports with Mo Concepcion. Contact Sarah Evans at 203.487.0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org or Galit Roloff at 203.487.0974 or groloff@stamfordjcc.org.
02/15/10	Stamford JCC 1035 Newfield Avenue Choose an 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. day or a 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. day. Drop-ins are available if space allows and require an additional $10 fee. Register early by calling the JCC front desk at 203.322.7900. Include free swim and sports with Mo Concepcion. Please bring swim gear and a bag lunch, unless otherwise specified. For details contact Sarah Evans at 203.487.0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org.
02/15/10	Wolf Conservation Center 7 Buck Run Visit the wolves during their favorite time of year, learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America, and visit the WCC Ambassador Pack as well as a pair of critically endangered red wolves. Plus, enjoy hot beverages in the woodstove-heated classroom. Pre-registration is required.
02/15/10	Bleecker Street Theatre 45 Bleecker St. An array of the finest stage magicians perform world class magic in an intimate theatrical setting.
02/15/10	Sagamore Hill 20 Sagamore Hill Road Celebrate President's Day by touring Theodore Roosevelt's home and grounds. President Roosevelt will be on hand, portrayed by James Foote, greeting guests. Visit the museum at Old Orchard. Kids ages 6-15 can participate in a free, educational Junior Ranger program where they can earn a Jr.Ranger badge and a patch for completing activities. Contact the visitor staff for more information.
02/15/10	Mid-Island Y JCC 45 Manetto Hill Road During Presidents Week, the Mid-Island Y JCC offers programs for preschoolers up to teens. The Early Childhood program involves preschoolers in songs, crafts, a snack and playtime.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Discover how diverse life is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal. Part of the museum's Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Listen to stories from around the world. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Learn about and touch live animals. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Hear tales told by the Gullah people for generations. Get inspired at the Tales from the Land of Gullah exhibit and create your own storybook to take home. For ages 6 and up. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/15/10	Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue Explore traditional methods of quilt making from the land of Gullah. For ages 5 and under. Part of the museum's Island Livin' and Lovin' Mid-Winter Recess Festival.
02/15/10	Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main Street Kids decorate a colorful pirate hat and watch Peter Pan battle his nemesis Captain Hook in Spielberg's 1991 film, "Hook." Free popcorn. RSVP required.
02/15/10	Cold Spring Fish Hatchery and Aquarium 1660 Route 25A Kids in grades K-2 can participate in an outdoor activity plus a related nature craft during their February vacation. This one-day activity repeats February 16, 17, 18. Registration required.
02/15/10	Long Island Science Center 11 West Main Street Kids test thei skills and have some fun with hands-on science experiments. Make and take crafts included.
02/15/10	Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Drive During the school break, kid can sign up for a natural science program that lets them learn about the world around them through hands-on activities, live animal presentations, hikes around the preserve and much more. Sign up for one, two, three, four, or all five days. Each day is a different topic. February topics include Now You See It, Now You Don't, It's Always Summer Somewhere, Tracks and Traces, Cold Blooded and Loving It, and Ice Age IV: The Long Island Story. For ages 5-11.
02/15/10	Fire Island Lighthouse Robert Moses State Park parking field 5 Tour the Fire Island Lighthouse during Presidents Week winter vacation. Reduced tower tour fees will be offered for children under 12 years old (must be 42 inches tall to climb) . Kids will take part in a special activity from 11 am to 12:30 pm, relating to story time/knots/nature walk/ crafts. A different activity will be offered each day. February 15-19.
02/15/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike This early childhood enrichment program engages kids in age-specific activities with a mix of art, music, drumming, sensory and active play, storytime, puppets and more. Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 1.
02/15/10	Children's Museum of the East End 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike Kids can delve into a variety of exciting art projects at the museum during their February vacation.
02/15/10	Glaze 34 Orangetown Shopping Center Children are invited to spend their winter vacation days enjoying a creative morning with crafts. Pre-registration and payment are encouraged as space is limited to the first 20 children.
02/15/10	Sunnyside Arts Cooperative 4508 40th St. #A1 Parents and their babies will learn rhythms and dance movements from several different countries, all while enjoying a fun and upbeat workout. Learn elements of flamenco, salsa, and merengue through music and dance.Wear something comfortable with either bare feet, ballet slippers, or jazz shoes. Offered Mondays through March 9.
02/15/10	Sunnyside Arts Cooperative 4508 40th St. #A1 Parents and their babies learn the basics of flamenco and flamenco-inspired movement - all while babies experiences gentle rhythms and movements from a wearable baby carrier. Wear something comfortable with either bare feet, ballet slippers, or jazz shoes. Register at sunnysidearts@gmail.com or call. Mondays, through March 8.
07/23/06 through 07/23/06	Beauty and the Beast Flatbush Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Cortelyou Road 11 blocks. There will be rides, too!