Tag Archives: Kids Activities

Word Up Recirculation – A Community Read-Aloud: The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen (NYC Children’s Theater)

Join the NYC Children’s Theater for a community read-aloud event celebrating The Hula Hoopin’ Queen! The read-aloud will be approximately 30-40 minutes long with a fun activity at the end. Attendees will receive a special discount to attend the stage production of The Hula Hoppin’ Queen at the New York City Children’s Theater.

The Hula Hoopin Queen – The Musical Performance Dates: February 28 – March 15, 2026 Run Time: 50 Minutes Best for Ages: 5+

This spring, from February 28-March 15, 2026, the New York City Children’s Theater will be bringing a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book The Hula Hoopin’ Queen by Thelma Lynne Godin. Learn more about the stage productions here.

New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) is a nonprofit children’s theater that inspires young people’s imaginations and supports social and emotional growth through original theatrical experiences on stage, in schools, and in our community.

Word Up: L’heure du conte en français / French Story Time

Word Up Community Bookshop & the French American Academy presents a special story time in French, led by a FAA teacher.

This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket with 30 max attendees. Please register in advance.

In compliance with Word Up Community Safety guidelines, all attendees for this event must wear a mask inside.

Word Up Community Bookshop is located at 2113 Amsterdam Ave. (& 165th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 168th St and the A/C train to 163rd or 168th  St.

WHCO & Word Up: Storytime with the Symphony

The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents Storytime with the Symphony, a three-concert series in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. Each program features stories and music with thoughtful connections to themes familiar to children growing up in Washington Heights, with bilingual narration in English and Spanish. All performances take place at Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop.

Featuring: A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove
WHCO Instrument Family: Winds and Percussion

This concert series is generously supported by the following: New World Symphony, The Fountain Bookshop, and the Medical Center Neighborhood Fund.

WHCO & Word Up: Storytime with the Symphony

Featuring: Because by Mo Willems and Amber Ren
WHCO Instrument Family: Brass

The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents Storytime with the Symphony, a three-concert series in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. Each program features stories and music with thoughtful connections to themes familiar to children growing up in Washington Heights, with bilingual narration in English and Spanish. All performances take place at Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop.