BPCPC Annual Art Exhibition Kids, teens & adults show their artwork created in BPCPC’s Painting & Drawing Programs. Opening Reception is Sun., Jan. 27 from 1-3pm. Continues thru March 28. BATTERY PARKS CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY, 2 South End Ave. 212-267-9700. www.bpcparks.org. Free.
Breastfeeding Get your breastfeeding off to a great start. Discover the benefits for you & your baby, how to continue after returning to work and when and where to get help. Led by certified lactation consultant Patricia McGuire. Thurs., Jan. 31 from 10-11am. THE PARENT CENTER, Henry St. Settlement, 281 East Broadway. Free.
Children’s Concert Matt Mehlan and Doron Sadja present the Free Music FunHouse, an all ages extravaganza of wacky sounds, video clones, Frankenstein instruments and more. Sat., Feb. 9 from 2-3pm. ROULETTE, 20 Greene St., bet Canal & Grand Sts. 212-219-8242. www.roulette.org. $5.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” However, the Pigeon cajoles and sings to get his own way. Based on Mo Willems’ children’s book series. Ages 3+. Sat., March 15 at 1:30pm. TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 199 Chambers St. 212-220-1460. https://www.tribecapac.org/box_office.htm#. $25, $15 students & seniors.
The Festival of the Vegetables A troupe of child and professional dancers and actors will perform a series of poems and dances that reveal the secret life of vegetables. Ages 5+. Feb. 2 – 17; Sat. & Sun. at 11am. METROPOLITAN PLAYHOUSE, 220 E. 4th St. 212-995-5302. www.metropolitanplayhouse.org. $10, $8 kids ages 12 and under.
Flag Football During the winter months, Manhattan Youth will offer a touch football clinic outdoors for students in grades 5-10. Thru March; Sundays from 11am – 1pm. PIER 40, Houston St. & the Hudson River. 212 766-1104.
Goldilocks Goldilocks gets lost while wandering through the woods and stumbles across a vacant house. Her curiosity gets her into more trouble than she bargained for when she enters the three bears’ house uninvited. TEATRO LA TEA, 107 Suffolk St., bet Delancey & Rivington, Suite 200. Sat., Jan. 26 at 3pm. 212-529-1545. www.sea-online.info. $15, $12.50 kids.
Hansel & Gretel The classic Brothers Grimm story presented for children ages 5 and up. Feb. 9-March 30; Sat. & Sun. at noon & 2pm. MANHATTAN CHILDREN’S THEATRE, 52 White St., 1st floor, bet Broadway & Church Sts. 212-352-3101. www.theatermania.com. $20, $15 kids 2-17 and seniors.
Kazoo Concert Celebrate National Kazoo Day. Hear stories about music, sing a few songs and create your own kazoo. Ages 3-7. Sat., Jan. 26 from noon 1pm. MCNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS, 52 Prince St., bet Lafayette & Mulberry. 212-274-1160. Free.
Kids & Family Programs Programs include TEEN FITNESS for kids ages 14 to 17; AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING for kids ages 11 to 15; BABY & ME SWIMS for 1 to 3 year olds & parents and SWIM LESSONS for various ages and ability levels. Call or go online for more information. Presented by Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. COMMUNITY CENTER, Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers St. 212-267-9700. www.ccshs.org.
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse A theatrical work created especially for children and adapted for the stage from the popular children’s books “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” “Julius, Baby of the World” and “Chester’s Way” by Kevin Henkes. Ages 5 & up. Thru Feb. 3; Saturdays & Sundays at 12 & 2pm. MANHATTAN CHILDREN’S THEATRE, 52 White St., 1st floor, bet Broadway & Church Sts. 212-352-3101. www.theatermania.com. $20, $15 for ages 2-17 & seniors.
PS 89 School Tours Adults only, no children please. Bring a picture ID for security. Wed., Jan 30 & Thurs., Feb. 28 at 9pm in the school cafeteria.
A Winter Fair At P.S. 234. Open to all. Sat., Jan. 26 from 11am – 4pm.
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