Dino-mite!

Stegosaurus, Barrosasaurus and Tyrannosaurus, oh my!

On Dec. 27 at the Staten Island Zoo, join dinosaur enthusiast and zoo employee Richie Mirissis as he teaches children all about their favorite extinct carnivores and herbivores.

Kids will get to see real fossils, three-dimensional models and memorabilia presented by Mirissis as he teaches the wonder of dinosaurs. Clay fossil making will also be available under the guidance of the zoo’s volunteers.

Dinosaurs and more at the Staten Island Zoo [614 Broadway in Staten Island, (718) 442-3101), Dec. 27 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Admission is $8, $5 for children ages 3-14. For info, visit www.statenislandzoo.org.

Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

BAMkids

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British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!