Picks of the Week: February 25-March 3

This week’s events will take families on a journey through space, a foodie road trip, Japan, and back to NYC. As we march into March, let’s take a look at what the city has in store for its families.

Tuesday, February 26

Astronomy Live: Edges of Space
American Museum of Natural History
6:30 pm
Travel through the solar system at this Hayden Planetarium program in the American Museum of Natural History. Participants will discover the difference between planets and dwarf planets, the location of stars and galaxies, and what defines star clusters. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13.50 for students.

Saturday, March 2

Carnegie Hall Family Concert: The Declassified
Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall
1 pm
The Declassified, which consists of some of the best young professional musicians around, will be performing at Carnegie Hall on Saturday afternoon. Let these eight prodigies introduce your kids to the wonders of classical music! This performance will include pieces by Schubert, Beethoven, and Brahms. Tickets range from $9 to $15.

Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3

NYC Kids Food Festival
Bryant Park
10 am-5 pm
Attention all foodies: join Bryant Park for their annual NYC Kids Food Festival! This two-day food extravaganza will feature live cooking demos for kids with celebrated chefs, musical performances, and the Kids Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt. Among the chefs scheduled to attend are Top Chef’s Grayson Schmitz and Food Network stars Ellie Krieger and Aaron McCargo, Jr. Kids can rock out during performances from Songs for Seeds, Super Sprowtz, Little Club Heads, Baby Loves Disco, The Dirty Sock Funtime Band, and more. General admission is free. Tickets for cooking demos are $25.

Sunday, March 3

Doll Festival (Girls’ Day)
Japan Society
2 pm
Girls ages 3 through 10 are invited to celebrate Japan’s Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri) at the Japan Society. Visitors can decorate their own dolls, enjoy music, and sample traditional festival snacks and beverages. Boys are welcome to attend. Tickets are $12.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

PaleyLand Holiday Experience

Celebrate the holidays at PaleyLand at the Paley Museum, New York's must-visit destination for a holiday adventure, just steps from Rockefeller Center! Our five-floor immersive holiday extravaganza, includes photos with Santa and holiday characters, crafts, giveaways, screenings of classic holiday favorites, hot chocolate, a magical train display, and more. Escape the cold and the crowds, and enjoy our indoor wonderland where families can play, relax, and create timeless memories together in our holiday oasis in the heart of midtown Manhattan. General Admission to PaleyLand is free for children under 12. The holiday extravaganza is open from November 20 &ndash; January 5 at the Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC. Paley Members enjoy free access. Come to PaleyLand again and again to see all your favorite characters and screenings. After just one visit, membership pays for itself! &nbsp;