Art Attack Art is everywhere: in the parks, on the walls, in our favorite story time books. Read stories about Picasso and Andy Warhol and Harold’s purple crayon. There will also be face painting for kids. Ages 3 – 7. Sat., Jan. 19 from noon – 1pm. MCNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS, 52 Prince St., bet Lafayette & Mulberry. 212-274-1160. Free.
Downtown Preschool Fair Most of the preschools and daycare centers below Canal Street will be in attendance to greet potential parents and share information about their schools. Presented by the Battery Park City Neighbors’ Association & BPC Parks Conservancy. Thurs., Jan. 17 from 7-8:30pm. STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL, 345 Chambers St.
Flag Football During the winter months, Manhattan Youth will offer a touch football clinic outdoors for students in grades 5-10. Jan. 6 – March; Sundays from 11am – 1pm. PIER 40, Houston St. & the Hudson River. 212 766-1104.
Happy Birthday, Rubber Duckie You’re invited to a birthday party for Ernie’s favorite bird. Sing songs and read stories about Rubber Duckie and his feathery cousins. After story time, kids will adopt and decorate their own rubber duckies. Ages 3-7. Sat., Jan. 12 from noon – 1pm. MCNALLY ROBINSON BOOKSELLERS, 52 Prince St., bet Lafayette & Mulberry. 212-274-1160. Free.
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.
My Undying Love: An Amusement A one-act opera for children and adults about an adolescent girl’s fantasy-play with her dolls and stuffed animals. Fri. & Sat., Jan. 18 & 19 at 8pm. THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 10 E. 18th St., 3rd floor, bet 5th Ave. & Broadway. Call for reservations. 212-924-7882. www.theconstructioncompany.org. $15, $10 students & 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. PS 89, 201 Warren St. 212-571-5659. www.ps89.org.
Stories and Songs Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and accompanying adults share the joy of music and storytelling in this multi-week program introducing and integrating musical performance and creative storytelling in children’s lives. Two sessions available: 14 Mondays from Jan. 7 – April 21 or 16 Wednesdays from Jan. 9 – April 23. Four 40-minute time slots available: 9:30–10:10am for children 6-12 months old; 10:20–11am for children 15 months to 2 years; 11:10-11:50am for children 2 years & older; Noon-12:40pm for mixed ages. MEETING ROOM, The Verdesian, 211 North End Ave., bet. Warren & Murray Sts. Mondays are $210; Wednesdays are $240. 212-267-9700 x348 or 366.
The Three Kings The light from a star will lead the Three Kings to Teatro SEA to celebrate one of the most important Latin American Holidays for children, Three Kings Day. The first 1,000 kids to visit will get to meet the Three Kings and receive a present. TEATRO SEA, Los Kabayitos Puppet & Children’s Theater, 107 Suffolk St., 2nd floor, bet. Delancey & Rivington Sts. Sun., Jan. 6 from 3-5pm. 212-529-1545. www.sea-online.info. Free.
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