Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, 212-267-9700, www.bpcparks.org
Early Spring Gardening Club After-school gardening program that introduces 1st – 5th graders to the joys of gardening. Learn about botany, biology and agronomy while taking part in planting, cultivating and harvesting. Tuesdays, March 20 – April 24 from 3:45 -5pm. The Children’s Garden, Rockefeller Park. $30. Registration is required, call extension 348.
Community Center at Stuyvesant High School
Operated by Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, 345 Chambers St., 636-358-6880, www.ccshs.org
Babysitter’s Training 2-session course will teach boys and girls, ages 11-15, how to handle unexpected situations calmly and competently. Learn essential safety, first aid, safe play and basic care skills. Sat., March 10 & 17 from 2-7:30pm. $50 members, $60 non-members. Registration is required.
Manhattan Children’s Theatre
52 White St., bet Broadway & Church, 212-352-3101, www.theatermania.com
Go, Dog. Go! Dogs take on human characteristics in this stage adaptation of the popular children’s book by P.D. Eastman. Sat. & Sun., thru April 8 at 12 & 2pm. $15. All ages.
The Museum of the American Indian
One Bowling Green, www.nmai.si.edu
Storybook Reading & Workshop Celebrate Women’s History Month with Jennifer Rice as she tells the story of Jikonhsaseh, the “Mother of Nations,” and other stories about Haudenosaunee women. Then make cornhusk dolls with Angela Friedlander. Sat., March 10 at noon. Resource Center.
Musical Instruments of Ancient Mexico Listen to sounds from ancient Mexico with Michael Heralda as he explains the history of traditional instruments and demonstrates how they are used today. Thurs., March 22 from 1-4pm. Pavilion.
The New York City Police Museum
100 Old Slip, bet Water & South Sts., 4 blocks south of South Street Seaport, www.nycpolicemuseum.org, 212-480-3100
Irish Americans in the NYPD Salute the Irish heritage of generations of NYPD officers. Watch an Irish step dancing performance, plus participate in lessons for kids. Listen to live Irish music by the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. Take part in fun craft projects and more. All ages. Sat., March 10 from 12-3pm. Free with museum admission.
Women in Policing Come for a panel discussion comprised of women from the last three decades who served in a variety of positions in the NYPD. They will discuss their triumphs, challenges and the barriers they broke. Learn about their extraordinary contributions to law enforcement. Wed., March 21. All ages.
The Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Place, www.skyscraper.org
Building Blocks Come explore building materials. Touch skyscraper materials including a glass window, metal I-beam and a piece of concrete. Hear the story of the “Three Little Pigs” and then help to build a giant house of brick. Sat., March 10 from 10:30-11:30am.
Archikids Working alongside architect Yves Roger, children ages 9-13 will explore skyscraper architecture and create a hands-on building project, which they will be able to bring home. As they learn and work, children will be surrounded by images, vintage film and models of actual skyscrapers of the past, present and future. Sat., April 14 from 10am – Noon.
South Street Seaport Museum
www.southstseaport.org
Build a Boat Explore the Museum’s collection of ship models. Using these models as your guide, take an imaginary journey overseas and create a model boat of your very own. Sat., March 10 from 1-4pm. Meet at the Walter Lord Gallery, 209 Water St., bet Fulton & Beekman Sts. Free with Museum admission.
Free Friday Come for a free evening of arts and cultural programming on the third Friday of every month. This month’s theme is “Irish Immigrants of Manhattan.” Fri., March 16 from 5-9pm. Schermerhorn Row, 12 Fulton St., bet South & Front Sts.
Moon Magic The moon continually influences the waters of our planet and has inspired legends across cultures. Discover the moon’s phases, hear its stories and use a model to explain the recent lunar eclipse. Sat., March 17 from 1-4pm. Free with Museum admission. 12 Fulton St.
Estuary Friends Meet the critters of the East River. Discover what these living creatures like to eat, what likes to eat them, and where they like to live. Look through the lens of a microscope to investigate tiny living organisms and create a work of art inspired by your new friends. Sat., March 24 from 1-3pm. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. 212-748-8753.
