The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Announces Kid's Week

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host its annual "Kids Week" from Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 26.  During "Kids Week," children will have the opportunity to participate in dozens of fun, educational and interactive activities while they are on vacation during Presidents' Week. 

This year's "Kids Week" programming partners include the Ringling Brothers, New York Rangers, Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, United States Tennis Association (USTA), Broadway's Anything Goes, Godspell, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Sister Act, Off-Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Puppetry Arts Theatre, Jenkinson's Aquarium and more.

This year's special events include: 

 

Saturday, February 18:  Circus Weekend.  Guest performances by Ringling Brothers at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.  Kids can enjoy the Circus Zone – where they can learn to juggle and spin plates – throughout the day.

Sunday, February 19: Circus Weekend.  Guest performances by Ringling Brothers at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.  Kids can enjoy the Circus Zone – where they can learn to juggle and spin plates – throughout the day while stilt walkers from Bond Street Theater will roam throughout the museum. 

Monday, February 20: Space & Aviation Day.  Kids can witness special flight demonstrations with live hawks, owls, ravens and more at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM from the Talons! Birds of Prey Experience.  Guests can also get potato-ized!  Animation artists from Little Airplane Productions, the producers of the hit Disney Junior TV show and Facebook phenomenon Small Potatoes, will be on hand throughout the day to turn your family into Small Potatoes characters, suitable for framing!Appearances from the 501^st Legion and Empire City Garrison STAR WARS characters throughout the day.  Aviation themed tours in the Hanger decks with Museum tour guides will also be available all day. 

Tuesday, February 21: Broadway Performance Day.  Guest performances by Broadway shows Anything Goes, Godspell,Rock of Ages, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Sister Act starting at 12:00 PM.  Performance by Off-Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet at 2:00 PM. Interactive displays and activities throughout the day. 

Wednesday, February 22:  Puppet Day.  Guest performances by Puppetry Arts Theatre from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; arts and crafts, face painting and puppet-making activities throughout the day. 

Thursday, February 23: Sports and Recreation Day.  Special appearances and activities from the NY Rangers, Knicks and Liberty street teams from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  United States Tennis Association activities, interactive games at the Coca Cola Sports Zone and demonstrations from the US Army throughout the day.

Friday, February 24: Birthday Party Day.  Guest performances by VOCA PEOPLE at 12:00 PM, the Bari Koral Family Band at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and the Gazillion Bubbles Show at 3:00 PM.  Special "kids talk" tours will be given in the Intrepid Kitchen and a Coca Cola Bear Bounce will be available throughout the day. 

Saturday, February 25: Science Weekend.  Jenkinson's Aquarium presentations with a live penguin at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.  Performances by Central Park Theater Company at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM.  Live reptile displays will take place throughout the day including a stage appearance from a live alligator.  

Sunday, February 26: Science Weekend.  Performances by Central Park Theater Company at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM.  Live reptile displays will take place throughout the day including a stage appearance from a live alligator.   

 

In addition to the special events and appearances, staff of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Education Department will lead interactive, education demonstrations throughout each day.

Dates and times are subject to change.  For the most updated information, please visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.