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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Take a Look at Our List of Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Children This Weekend.
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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box.
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Douglaston/Little Neck Library
March 18, 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 8-18
Fee: Free
Young adults and teens are invited to learn the game of chess and compete with each other on Friday afternoons at the library. Preregistration is required and space is limited.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime
Barnes and Noble- Bay Terrace Shopping Center
March 19, 11 a.m.
Ages- Infants to Preschoolers
Fee: Free
Bring your kids out for this delightful reading of the classic tale of the hungry caterpillar and his search for food as he grows up to become a beautiful butterfly.
Hall of Science- 47-01 111th Street, Corona
Every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $150, Members $135
Ages 3 and 4 with a caregiver
The Hall of Science is hosting its spring session programs and this year's theme is Mix It Up. Kids will explore what happens when they mix different ingredients together and investigate the new combinations with which they come up. They will also learn about scientific tools and the concepts behind each activity.
For more information or to register, please call 718-699-0005, ext. 320.
Noguchi Museum- 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City
March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Ages 2 to 4
Explore different art materials while learning to engage your child’s imagination. Families are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Central Queens YM & YWHA- 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills.
March 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 for children 2 and older, $15 per family
Enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts, balloons, moon bouncing, carnival booths, music, face painting, a costume parade with prizes for winning children, a goody bag for every child, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn for everyone. Glatt Kosher food will be offered for sale by Pizza Palace.
For more information, please contact Joanne Someck at 718-268-5011, ext. 131.