Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come.
The time of this event has changed to 3:00 PM from 7:00 PM. Your tickets will be valid at the new time. Doors open at 1:30 PM.
Before the arrival of electricity, candles and lanterns helped illuminate New York City after dark. Throughout much of Morris-Jumel Mansions history, its rooms were lit by candlelight and fireplaces . Join us for our November Family Day and make your own handheld paper lantern as we explore how people brought light into their homes before electricity. Families can choose between a traditional cone shaped lantern or a special Morris-Jumel Mansion lantern modeled after the historic house. Decorate your lantern with colorful tissue paper then add a battery operated tea light to watch it glow! All materials provided while supplies last. This activity is designed for all ages and children are welcomed to create with the help of an adult.
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Antes de la llegada de la electricidad, las velas y las linternas ayudaron a iluminar la ciudad de Nueva York al caer la noche. Durante gran parte de la historia de la Mansión Morris- Jumel, sus habitaciones se iluminaban con velas y chimeneas. Acompáñenos en nuestro Dia de la Famila de noviembre y cree su propia linterna de papel mientras descubrimos cómo las personas iluminaban sus hogares antes de la electricidad. Las familias podrán elegir entre una linterna tradicional de forma cónica o una linterna especial inspirada en la histórica Mansión Morris-Jumel. Decore su linterna con papel de seda de colores y añade una pequeña vela LED a pilas para verla brillar. Tendremos todos los materiales necesarios hasta agotar existencias. La actividad es apta para todas las edades, y los niños pueden participar con la ayuda de un adulto.
FREE No registration needed. Location: Basement or outside if the weather permits
The next live podcast recording of The Fairy Tale Art Cart LIVE is at Buunni Coffee, Inwood!
The Fairy Tale Art Cart live is the perfect way to spend a cozy, creative afternoon out and about with your favorite littles! During the show storyteller Rachael Harrington tells an interactive folktale, and along the way we pause the story for music-filled drawing breaks with a live musician so that you and your kids become the illustrator of the story you’re listening to!
The November show will be a gratitude folktale perfect for kids 4-9 (little siblings welcome!) and will feature local clarinetist Katie Curran as the special guest musician. Art materials and a gratitude turkey craft are provided at the show!
Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $8 for each ticket! Available online or at the door, but the space is cozy and the show tends to fill up, so get your tickets online to guarantee a seat!
Can’t wait to get creative together in community!
Join Alexandra Wang for a fun, family-friendly birding adventure and discover the fascinating birds that call the park home!
Discover the wonderful world of birds with Alexandra Wang on a family-friendly birding adventure through Fort Tryon Park!
Young nature lovers will learn how to spot and identify local birds, observe their behaviors, and explore the habitats that support our feathered neighbors. Kids can also join in on birding bingo, turning the walk into a fun challenge as they search for different birds along the way. Whether your child is an experienced birdwatcher or just beginning to notice the birds around them, this engaging outdoor experience is a great opportunity to build curiosity about nature and connect with the wildlife right here in our neighborhood.
Meeting Location: Dongan Lawn