Earth Day Every Day Spring Recess

Mon Apr 22, 2019 - Sun Apr 28, 2019
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Repeating every days through April 28, 2019.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free with museum admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan

Spend Spring Recess at CMOM.

Making Paint
Have you ever made paint from scratch? Find out how.
Thursday, April 25 & Friday, April 26 | 1pm | 5 & younger | Drop-in

Fizzy Bath Pods
Make bath time fun with these DIY fizzy bath pods!
Monday, April 22 | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm | 6 & older | Sign-up*
Tuesday, April 23 – Friday, April 26 | 11am & 12pm | 6 & older | Sign-up*

Art, Artists & You: Terrific Terrariums
Celebrate springtime by creating botanical sculptures in the museum's newest exhibit Art, Artists & You!
Monday, April 22 – Friday, April 26 | 10am – 5pm | 6 & older | Drop-in

Camille A. Brown & Dancers’ Every Body Move
Camille A. Brown & Dancers show kids how to be earth ambassadors through dance! Kids use movement to engage with themes of environmental justice, empathy and empowerment.
Tuesday, April 23 | 2 & 3 pm | All ages | Ticketed**

Art Meets Dance: Exploring Synchronicity
Watch a collaboration between Egyptian-American visual artist Basil El Halwagy and Mexican-American performing artist Marissa Molinar to explore synchronicity. El Halwagy creates characters through elaborately patterned costumes and Molinar is an independent choreographer and performer based in Boston, Philadelphia, and NYC. Through their performance, they share a portrait of the human experience, history and chance.
Wednesday, April 24th | 2 pm & 3 pm | All ages | Ticketed**

Drag Queen Story Hour
A fun and fabulous literary experience, Drag Queen Story Hour teaches kids about gender diversity and difference, building empathy and promoting tolerance.
Thursday, April 25th | 2 pm & 3 pm | All ages | Ticketed**

Art, Artists & You: Jewelry Design Workshop with Kendra Pariseault
Inspired by contemporary artists using found materials, jewelry designer Kendra Pariseault helps kids create unique pieces of wearable art with similar sustainable approaches. Kendra studied jewelry and metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design and currently designs jewelry for custom clients and creates one of a kind pieces in New York Cities Diamond District using ethically sourced materials.
Friday, April 26 | 2 & 3 pm | 6 & older | Sign-up*

Bash the Trash: Musical Performance
Bash the Trash Environmental Arts presents ‘The Junksters’! This performance features rockin’ songs on crazy instruments built from trash. It’s Science, Sound & Sustainability meets Roots with Grit!
Saturday, April 27 | 2 & 3 pm | All ages | Ticketed**

Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures
Wildlife expert Nick Jacinto introduces kids to his marvelous menagerie of live animals! Learn fun facts and meet a variety of different critters—from flamingos and foxes to alligators and armadillos.
Sunday, April 28 | 2 & 3 pm | All ages | Ticketed**

Take the Stage: Animal Yoga
Be one with nature... practice favorite animal poses in this movement workshop.
Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28 | 11:30 am | All Ages | Sign-up*

Art, Artists & You: Recycled Clothes Creations
Give your old clothes a second life in this workshop, using the fabric for new creations!
Saturday, April 27 | 10 am – 12:30 pm, 2 pm – 4 pm & 5:30 pm – 7 pm | 6 & Older | Drop-in
Sunday, April 28 | 10 am – 12:30 pm, 2 pm – 5 pm | 6 & Older | Drop-in

*Due to limited space, this program requires you to sign-up for entry. Sign-up in the lobby one hour before the event.

**Due to limited space, this free event requires tickets for entry. Pick up your tickets in the lobby one hour before the event.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.