Tag Archives: Kids Activities

Hispanic Society: Day of the Dead Día de Muertos

Time & Location

Oct 21, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Hispanic Society Museum & Library, 3747 Broadway, New York, NY 10032, USA

About the event

Join us in celebrating the lively and vibrant traditions of the Day of the Dead. Enjoy this beloved holiday’s unique customs and culture through our interactive workshops and a lively musical performance. Participate in hands-on activities and enjoy the captivating rhythms of our live music.

4 pm – Son Pecadores (Performance)

Enjoy the regional folk musical style of Mexican Son

3 – 6 pm – Artmaking Workshops

Participate in the activity station to create marigold paper flowers, decorate your Day of the Dead button, color and cut mini altars, and make papel picado.

Mexican folk art pop-up shop

About the Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead has been one of the most important festivals in Mexico since the pre-Hispanic times. It is a time for families to gather and welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. The celebration involves adorning special altars known as ofrendas with cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, burning copal incense, fresh pan de muertos bread, candles, sugar skulls, photographs, and mementos of the departed. In Mexico, the Day of the  Dead is celebrated over an entire week with the preparation of altars, foods, dance, music, and special offerings for the deceased.

Learn more about the history of the Day of the Dead and find answers to some frequently asked questions.

About the Hispanic Society Museum and Library

The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955) to establish a free, public museum and reference library to study the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. The collections of the Hispanic Society are unparalleled in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century.

About Mano a Mano Mexican Culture Without Borders

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders (MexCulture) is a New York-based non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture and promoting the understanding of Mexican traditions.

This program is presented in collaboration with the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and
intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Dyckman Farmhouse: Fall Festival

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 21st, 11AM-3PM

Free and Family-Friendly!

Get ready to fall into fun at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s annual fall festival! Join us for a celebration of all things autumn, with fun activities for the whole family. We will celebrate the season with balloon animals, games, crafts, musical performances, a cider press demonstration, and so much more. Take a stroll through the museum’s picturesque grounds and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn while enjoying free admission to the museum and access to our historic military hut. Bring the whole family and enjoy the crisp autumn air while engaging in a variety of activities and treats that are sure to leave you with lasting memories.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the arrival of fall with the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum community. We can’t wait to see you there!

J. Hood: Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town!

Know before you go:
You can experience our fright walk at any point between the allotted time for the day. For your safety and others’, please exercise caution during the fright walk. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, and refrain from wearing jewelry. Participants cannot run or touch props and actors. No bags or belongings are allowed inside, so please plan accordingly. Parental discretion and supervision, especially for participants under 13, are highly recommended. Waivers must be signed by an adult.

The HALLOWSCREAM! Fright Walk features frightening images and special effects, sudden movements and jump scares, loud and
intense audio, varying light conditions (such as flashing lights and low visibility), and fog in a potentially physically and emotionally demanding environment. Enter at your own risk.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Fright Walk
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Fright Walk & Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

J. Hood Wright Park | W. 174 St. & Fort Washington Ave. | New York, N.Y. 10033

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Location

Basketball Courts in J. Hood Wright Park

Accessible
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Comics & Storytelling Workshop for Teens with Gabriel Castillo (Recirculation)

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 6:30pm to Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 8:30pm
RECIRCULATION A project of Word Up
876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.)
New York, NY 10032

 

register

Teen workshop to learn cartooning and storytelling with world-championship manga artist Gabriel Castillo. The classes are focused on developing your creativity and drawing skills and learning the tools to design unique characters and visualize imaginary worlds.
Date: Wednesdays, September 27 until October 18
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Recirculation, a project of Word Up 876 Riverside Drive @ 160th St. New York, NY 10032
Age: 10-17
Content: basic storytelling structure, geometric drawing process, paneling design, and storyboard knowledge
Gabriel Castillo is a Dominican artist based in New York, working as an illustrator, painter, and creative director, specializing in the development of comics and graphic novels, animation, and concept art for cinema. Gabriel is the founder and creative director of LITEVISUAL, a studio of illustrators and designers specializing in the production of literature and graphics novels, and is the writer and illustrator of PALMA SOLA Liborio Mateo, El Origen, published by DWA Press.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Word Up Community Bookshop’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.