Picks of the Week: January 7-13

KamiKazi Fireflies; photo by TEngland on flickr

With the holiday season officially at an end, a lull in events for families might be expected, but we have good news for all you activity seekers out there! Upon further investigation, we discovered a few hidden gems in the world of citywide happenings. Take a look!

Friday, January 11

American Girl’s Girl of the Year Celebration
American Girl Store
7:30 pm
Girls ages 8 and up are invited to grab their favorite American Girl doll and head over to the American Girl store to celebrate the arrival of their newest doll, Saige. Her love of art and horseback riding will serve as inspiration for the evening’s crafts. Guests will also be treated to dinner in the store’s cafe. Reservations are required. Fee is $33 per person.

Saturday, January 12

KamiKaze Fireflies
Symphony Space
11am and 2pm
The KamiKaze Fireflies, an L.A. based circus duo, will be performing acrobatic stunts and death-defying feats at Symphony Space. All ages will not soon forget this one-of-a-kind show, infused with the pair’s trademark humor. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids.

Saturday, January 12-Sunday, January 13

MulchFest 2013
Various parks
10 am-2 pm
Still have your Christmas tree at home? Have it recycled into mulch for your backyard or garden! The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation invite all to participate in MulchFest 2013. Simply bring your tree to one of the many designated parks in the city, including Central Park and Riverside Park, and watch as it is transformed into wood chips that you can take home or leave for city to use to beautify the parks. Free.

Basketball City

Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly. Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. &nbsp;The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- &amp; 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.

Yuletide Factory

Fill your hearts with circus cheer&mdash;the merry daredevils of Cirque Mechanics (Zephyr, 2023) are back with an industrial-strength spectacular for you and your kin. Sparkling with holiday spirit, the ever energetic ensemble of acrobats transforms a drab assembly plant into a holly jolly Yuletide Factory! From the wonder of the German wheel to festive flips from the trampoline wall, they dash and dance through a pageant of powerhouse stunts with grins and goodwill. It&rsquo;s high-flying fun, comfort and joy for the whole family!

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;