Family and Community Day: Dia de Los Muertos celebration: sugar skull masks, paper marigolds, papel picado
Free, No registration required
Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished holiday celebrated by many members of our community that honors the lives of loved ones who have passed away. During Día de los Muertos, many vibrant traditions come alive and together, they weave a rich tapestry of love, memory, and celebration. Join us at Morris Jumel Mansion and immerse yourself in the spirit of this beautiful tradition with activities like making sugar skull masks, crafting paper marigolds, and creating colorful papel picado. Enjoy music, sweet surprises, and the chance to connect with fellow community members. Materials are provided on a first come, first served basis. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
El Día de los Muertos es una festividad muy querida que celebran muchos miembros de nuestra comunidad y que honra la vida de los seres queridos que han fallecido. Durante el Día de los Muertos, muchas tradiciones vibrantes cobran vida y juntas tejen un rico tapiz de amor, memoria y celebración. Únase a nosotros en Morris Jumel Mansion y sumérjase en el espíritu de esta hermosa tradición con actividades como hacer máscaras de calaveras de azúcar, elaborar flores de papel y crear papel picado colorido. Disfrute de la música, dulces sorpresas y la oportunidad de conectarse con otros miembros de la comunidad. Los materiales se proporcionan por orden de llegada. ¡Estamos ansiosos por celebrar con usted!
LIVE performance of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Podcast: Draw Along Stories For Kids. Interactive folktales, live music, and drawing!
Enter a world of story and art making in this live performance of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Podcast: Draw Along Stories For Kids. You and your kids are invited to rev up your imaginations as you listen to a folktale that feature music and drawing breaks- so that you get to become the illustrators of the stories you’re listening to!
Featuring storyteller Rachael Harrington and drumming artist Lamine Thiam.
This vibrant and creativity-inducing performance is the perfect way to connect with your kids through screen-free art making time! Drawing materials will be provided. Please reserve your seat here as space is limited and the show draws a crowd! Perfect for kids ages 5-105.
Meet SHEBA THE ALLEY CAT—a plucky feline heroine with a nose for adventure at the launch party of her story! Teacher and author Lauren Fornoles will read this spooky—but not scary—Halloween story, perfect for kids ages 3 and up. Lauren will also read from her other new Halloween-themed book, Monster’s Day at School!
Following the story time, kids will get to color and create costume masks and learn about black cats with The Cat Collective NYC.
“Sheba the Alley Cat is an absolutely charming seasonal read that captures the spirit of Halloween without being spooky or overwhelming for young readers. The illustrations are precious and full of warm, festive detail, striking a perfect balance between playful and cozy.” —Laura J., Educator
Please register in advance.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Sheba dreams of a world beyond her alley. When a mysterious note appears in the newspaper, Sheba knows she’s just the cat for the job. But is she brave enough to journey to the spooky old house? Fans of Gustavo and Room on the Broom will love cheering Sheba on her adventures in this sweet Halloween “tail”!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Fornoles (a.k.a. Early Bird) is a certified teacher and literacy specialist who is passionate about helping children and their families reach their literacy goals through her stories and videos. She has over a decade of classroom teaching experience and holds dual masters degrees in the Teaching of Reading and the Teaching of English.Lauren’s stories and videos draw on her professional training in language and vocabulary development to build essential literacy skills. It is her hope that her work helps others discover or re-discover the magic of reading together.
Step into the action with live armored demonstrations, activities, exhibitions, and the sights, sounds, and excitement of medieval life! Step into the action at Gladiators NYC!
Travel back in time for an afternoon of medieval adventure at Fort Tryon Park! Get up close with live demonstrations, explore exhibitions, and discover what life was like in the medieval world through hands-on and interactive activities.
Young adventurers can take up foam swords and shields, learn basic sword-and-shield skills from members of Gladiators NYC, and put their skills to the test in supervised sparring. Character actors will also send participants on fun medieval “quests,” from seeking out a knight to facing off against a character in battle!
There will be plenty to explore for history lovers and curious visitors of all ages, with an afternoon designed to bring the medieval world to life. Come ready for an afternoon of history, adventure, and hands-on fun!
Andrea Arroyo Family Artmaking at Sugar Hill Children’s Museum
Join artist Andrea Arroyo for family artmaking!
