Events: Top Kid-Friendly Activities For The Week

Beginning this Friday, the New Victory Theater will present "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Photo by Claus Anderson. — Beginning this Friday, the New Victory Theater will present “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Photo by Claus Anderson.

October begins this week, and we have a great lineup of events in store for you and the fam! We’ve chosen a couple of innovative indoor happenings: a classic seafaring production at the New Victory Theater and the mother of all maker fairs at the New York Hall of Science. Our outdoor activities feature a red hot chili pepper fest in Brooklyn, a buzzworthy honey weekend in the Bronx, and a canine-centric fair in Manhattan. Happy Monday!

Beginning Friday, September 30

“20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”
New Victory Theater
Various times
The New Victory Theater will kick off its 2016-2017 season with this timeless adventure story performed by Kidoons/WYRD Productions of Montreal, Canada! This new version of a beloved classic follows Jules as he sets off on an aquatic adventure bringing the depths of the ocean to life through interactive technology and stunning projection. This show has a running time of an hour and 45 minutes (includes one intermission). Recommended for ages 8 and up. Runs select dates through Monday, October 10. Tickets start at $16.

Saturday, October 1

Chile Pepper Festival 2016
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
10am-6pm
Spice up your Saturday with the 24th annual Chile Pepper Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Enjoy a fiery day of live music and dance plus all kinds of foods utilizing various varieties of chili peppers. There will also be a farmer’s market and tours exploring chili pepper plantings at the Garden. Join BBG in celebration of chili peppers and the cultures that use them. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for children and students.

My Dog Loves Central Park Fair
Central Park
11am-3pm
Bring your family and dog(s) to Central Park this Saturday for the My Dog Loves Central Park Fair! Spend a dog day afternoon with your pooch during this on-leash event which includes games, trainer sessions, a dog license corner, a dog agility obstacle course, a dog adoption station, canine makeovers, and more. Kids will howl for the Family Fun Zone where they can participate in a scavenger hunt! This event is free.

Saturday, October 1-Sunday, October 2

Honey Weekend
Wave Hill
10am-4pm
Buzz over to Wave Hill for a weekend of fun and educational activities related to bees and honey. There will be bee-centered family art projects, a candle-making workshop, honey tastings, a demonstration on extracting honey, and an information station where you can try on real beekeeping gear. Families will also have the opportunity to adopt their very own Wave Hill bee! Free with garden admission.

World Maker Faire
New York Hall of Science
10am-6pm
At the 7th annual World Maker Faire makers will be sharing everything from robotics to food-making to DIY crafting in what has become the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth. Be sure to buy a ticket and drop by to learn what innovations are shaping the future as well as to meet the people behind them. Tickets start at $35 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-17.

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Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

That's Mandarin

That's Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese language schools in China. With a unique approach to language learning and our own in-house teaching methodologies; we aim to be not only the most experienced, but also one of the best Mandarin schools in China! We focus on providing the smoothest service and the best teaching experience to all our students; no matter whether they are studying Chinese online with our innovative online language learning system or at one of our Chinese language schools in China. Founded in 2005, That&rsquo;s Mandarin has been delivering excellence in Chinese teaching for over 15 years to more than 30,000 students of different nationalities. We now have schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with plans to open more locations in more cities soon.&nbsp; &nbsp; COURSE INFO&nbsp; Learn Chinese online and enjoy private online classes with our professional native Chinese teachers anytime, anywhere. Our Online Chinese Course is perfect for students abroad who want to learn Chinese remotely. Besides, online Chinese classes are also a great opportunity for those who don&rsquo;t have enough time to come to our Mandarin school. By using That&rsquo;s Mandarin special learning platform, you can have online Mandarin classes with our teachers anytime and anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp; We Offer：&nbsp; &bull; Standard Chinese Course&nbsp; &bull; HSK Preparation Course&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Kids&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Corporate Clients&nbsp; &nbsp; All lessons are private Chinese classes with certified native Chinese teachers with 24/7 access to our online system.&nbsp; For every new student we offer a free trial lesson with us.&nbsp; &nbsp; Online Classes Content:&nbsp; &nbsp; REAL-LIFE PRACTICE&nbsp; &bull; Communication skills&nbsp; &bull; Speaking practice&nbsp; &bull; Real-life situations&nbsp; &bull; Modern Chinese expressions&nbsp; &nbsp; LANGUAGE LEARNING&nbsp; &bull; HSK Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Daily Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Useful Grammar&nbsp; &bull; Set Phrases&nbsp; &bull; Slang &amp; Idioms&nbsp; &nbsp; CULTURAL ELEMENTS&nbsp; &bull; Chinese culture&nbsp; &bull; Natural wonders&nbsp; &bull; Famous sights&nbsp; &bull; Festivals &amp; traditions&nbsp; &bull; Classic literature, opera &amp; art&nbsp; &nbsp; HEATED DISCUSSIONS&nbsp; &bull; Discovering interesting topics&nbsp; &bull; Discussing global topics&nbsp; &bull; Social phenomena&nbsp; &bull; Cultural differences&nbsp; &nbsp; How&nbsp;much?&nbsp; The price starts at $24. &nbsp; When?&nbsp; The schedule depends on your availability as the course is fully customized.&nbsp; &nbsp; Where?&nbsp; We use our in-house digital platform NihaoCafe to help you connect with your teacher, review class notes, and schedule classes.&nbsp; &bull; Online Chinese Class content and teacher&rsquo;s notes automatically get recorded into the system, so it&rsquo;s easy to review your classes&nbsp; &bull; There&rsquo;s a huge teaching resource database, so you can prepare for your future online Chinese classes in advance&nbsp; &bull; There is an online course arrangement system that manages your booked Chinese classes &ndash; to guarantee that wherever you are, you and your teachers can stay informed about the online Mandarin class schedule and changes&nbsp; &bull; Teachers can also add their own courseware including webpages, PowerPoint presentations, videos, etc. into the system anytime&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Our professional IT team is online 24 hours a day, ready to solve any unexpected issues&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CONTACT: &nbsp; Website: https://www.thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; Email: info@thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: +86 10 8448 9799&nbsp;

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