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New York Boat Show at the Javits Center
Boat enthusiasts and the casually curious alike will enjoy the New York Boat Show with its eye-popping display of yachts, fishing boats, kayaks, cruisers, and more. Plus, stock up on fishing gear and the latest marine electronics. (Wednesday-Sunday) Photo: nyboatshow.com -
Winter Carnival in Bryant Park
Celebrate winter during Bryant Park’s Fourth Annual Winter Carnival. All ages are invited to participate in an eclectic mix of outdoor seasonal activities including ice skating lessons, puppet shows for kids, a Skating Showcase featuring Johnny Weir, curling lessons, a Cozy Sweater Pup Meet-Up, and more. Plus be sure to attend the Silent Disco, an outdoor dance party where dancers will be provided with headphones to boogie down to DJ music. Food and beverages will be available for a fee. (Beginning Friday) Photo: Angelito Jusay via bryantpark.org -
Family Travel Pavilion at the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center
Dreaming about escaping NYC, but don’t know where to go? Head to the Family Travel Pavilion for the latest family-friendly destinations and services, including exploring an RV and customized camper van. What’s more, Camp Cody will host competitions and kid-friendly activities. And Fitter International, Inc. will host a “Fun Zone” where families can test out fun products that strengthen and stretch their bodies. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: nyttravelshow.com -
Winter Jam in Central Park
Enjoy a free afternoon of winter activities this Saturday in Central Park! Winter Jam activities include arctic golf, snowshoeing, live ice sculpting, sledding, the Taste of NY Winter Market, and more. All ages and abilities welcome. The rain date for this event is Saturday, February 3. (Saturday) Photo: centralpark.com -
Best of Family Music Showcase at Symphony Space
Looking for new music for the kiddos? Come on over to Symphony Space to discover the best in children’s music. There, the family will spend the morning listening to Grammy artists nominated for Best Children’s Album. The event highlights Gustafer Yellowgold, Justin Roberts, Lisa Loeb, and Alphabet Rockers and will be hosted by Sirius XM’s Kenny Curtis and Mindy Thomas, the co-host of Wow in the World . The event also accommodates children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. (Saturday) Photo: Todd Rosenberg via symphonyspace.org -
Winter Blast at the National Museum of the American Indian
Take the family’s game night up a notch and learn how to play Native games from throughout the Western Hemisphere. The afternoon showcases such games as Inuit Yo-Yo (a toy/game invented and played by Native Arctic people to enhance dexterity), High Kick (this Arctic game/challenge is played in various ways from one-foot to two-foot challenges), and Hoop and Pole (traditionally played on the Plains, the hoop-throw game improves hand-eye coordination). (Saturday) Photo: facebook.com -
Spooktacular: Monster Metropolis at the Queens Museum
Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean the spooktacular fun has to end. Back with its annual spooky family fundraiser, the Queens Museum is hosting a super fun costume party featuring live music, face painting, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, performances, raffles, and yummy treats for all ages. The family is sure to have a Boo-tiful time! (Saturday) Photo: Aram Kim via queensmuseum.org -
Broadway Playhouse: Leonard Bernstein at Merkin Concert Hall
Ages 4 through 11 are invited to Merkin Concert Hall this Sunday to hear the music of Leonard Bernstein. Part of the Broadway Playhouse series, this interactive concert will explore many of Bernstein’s classic songs which have become American Songbook standards. Featured songs include Broadway hits such as “New York, New York” and “America.” (Sunday) Photo: facebook.com -
New Year's Celebration: Oshogatsu at Japan Society
In honor of the Japanese New Year, Japan Society is hosting its annual Oshogatsu celebration this Sunday. Stop by for an afternoon filled with traditional Japanese entertainment and activities like rice-pounding workshops, calligraphy sessions, kite making, games, live taiko drumming, and storytelling. Light Japanese meals, snacks, and refreshments will be available for purchase from BentOn Cafe. (Sunday) Photo: facebook.com -
Crazy for Knishes! at the Museum at Eldridge Street
Join author Joanne Oppenheim at this special reading of her new children’s book, "The Knish War on Rivington Street," which was inspired by real-life events that sparked a culinary war in the Lower East Side in 1916. Oppenheim will also discuss the role children played in the knish war and sign copies of her book. What’s more, you’ll get to sample a knish from Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery. (Sunday) Photo: eldridgestreet.org
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Adventuring Portal
<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D.</p> <p>Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp;</p> <p>All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>
New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Summer Game Camp</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash;</p> <p dir="ltr">- Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch!</p> <p dir="ltr">- A digital campus!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Moderated chat hours!</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together!</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.</p>