‘Handa’s Surprise’
How can you keep dozens of toddlers seated, quiet, focused and blissfully entertained for half an hour?
Astonish them.
“Handa’s Surprise” does exactly that, and not just with the revelation (actually two) that its title refers to. Presented by the New Victory Theater at the intimate New 42nd Street Studios, this show offers a continual parade of the unexpected. Before little ones’ minds can wander, something else pops up, often literally.
Performed by Little Angel Theater, a puppetry company based in London, and intended for preschoolers, “Handa’s Surprise” adapts Eileen Browne’s picture book of the same title. Its Kenyan heroine, Handa, puts together a basket of seven fruits for her best friend, Akeyo. As Handa carries this on her head to Akeyo’s village, various animals silently swoop down, each swiping a fruit. So does Handa arrive empty-handed? Thanks to a feisty goat and a final surprise, she does not.
Marleen Vermeulen, who wrote and directed the production, has infused it with African speech and rhythms. Simple props — urns, baskets, brushes — double as percussion instruments, and the performers, Krystle Hylton and Michal Keyamo, occasionally sing and speak in Swahili as well as in English. None of this fazed the small children at a recent performance, however, as the actresses’ gestures make their intentions clear.
The show’s humor is equally unmistakable, and Ms. Keyamo delivers it with voice and body. As Handa (Ms. Hylton) wanders, Ms. Keyamo manipulates and occasionally embodies the wildlife sneaking up on her. Designed by Peter O’Rourke, these animals include a whimsical monkey marionette, a sinuous ostrich that’s partly a hand puppet, and a fully articulated giraffe (above, with Ms. Keyamo) that is moved with a handle. A mask transforms Ms. Keyamo into an antelope, and a long hood turns her into a zebra.
Because the audience sits on the floor, on three sides of the performance space, the creatures can investigate the theatergoers, too, much to the crowd’s delight. And at the end, Ms. Hylton and Ms. Keyamo invite everyone to join them in a rousing African dance. By this time, the children are still focused, but the quiet, like Handa’s original fruit, has comically disappeared.
(Friday through Sunday, at 10 a.m. and 1 and 4 p.m., 229 West 42nd Street, Manhattan; 646-223-3010, newvictory.org. Tickets are limited, but additional seats often become available for shows that appear to be sold out online; families can be placed on a wait list by calling the box office.) LAUREL GRAEBER
For Children
‘America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far’ (continuing) You have to look hard for positive representations of the Muslim world in popular culture, and even harder for a way to make it accessible to the youngest Americans. This exhibition, which just opened at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, aims to teach visitors 10 and under about a variety of Muslim communities. Divided into five sections, the show includes a global marketplace, an exploration of trade routes, a courtyard area and an investigation of architecture through different mosque styles. The final section is devoted to an American home, represented by a living room filled with objects donated by Muslims in the United States. The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, 212-721-1223, cmom.org.
Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures From Playgrounds to Palaces’ (continuing) Children will step into the shoes of an explorer like Indiana Jones in this permanent exhibition at the Jewish Museum, but the adventures will be purely scholarly. Still, there is plenty of excitement in analyzing Middle Eastern artifacts like a jar handle, a clay jug and a bangle and figuring out the purpose behind ancient pieces like a Greek helmet and a bull-shaped vessel. This interactive show, for ages 3 to 10, also includes a recreated room from the Ottoman period (around 1900) where young archaeologists can dress in costume and portray early-20th-century immigrants to Palestine. 1109 Fifth Avenue, at 92nd Street, 212-423-3200, thejewishmuseum.org.
Armor Day and ‘Amour for Armor’ (Saturday and Sunday) While you need weighty qualifications to be knighted in Britain, it will be a lot easier in the Bronx this weekend. There, Wave Hill, the public garden, is concluding its Armor Week with opportunities for young sirs (and ladies!) to play at being medieval warriors. On Saturday, Armor Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., they can try on armor and watch demonstrations of sword-fighting and archery by Historic Arms, an association of scholars. On both Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Amour for Armor,” the family art project, will be devoted to using colored aluminum foil and recycled materials to make cuffs, helmets or shields. West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Riverdale, 718-549-3200, wavehill.org.
Ballet Academy East Studio Showing (Friday and Saturday) Young dance aficionados can catch rising stars their own age at these performances by the Student Company of Ballet Academy East, a Manhattan school whose alumni have gone on to careers in major troupes like New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater. They can also catch new dances: The preteen and teenage students will perform ballets choreographed especially for them by Ashley Bouder (now a principal dancer with City Ballet), Jenna Lavin and Claudia Schreier. They will also present a classic: George Balanchine’s “Raymonda Variations.” Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2:30 and 6 p.m.; Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street, Clinton, 212-279-4200, balletacademyeast.com.
BAMkids Movie Matinee: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (Sunday) This film’s title activity may not appeal to children as much as splashing through puddles, but it still has plenty of charm. Presented as part of the BAMkids series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, this screening will introduce young viewers to a timeless movie musical from 1952. They can also discover the talents of its stars, who include Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor and, of course, the peerless Gene Kelly, for whom singin’ in the rain also meant dancin’ in the rain. At 2 p.m., BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue, at Ashland Place, Fort Greene, 718-636-4100, bam.org.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ (Saturday and Sunday) Yes, it’s that tale as old as time, but Literally Alive Children’s Theater has put a different spin on it in this revival of the musical adaptation by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell. This version, in previews now and opening on Feb. 27, draws heavily on the original story, with dream sequences in which Beauty, while in the Beast’s castle, encounters his human self in her dreams. Tickets include a preshow workshop in which children meet cast members and make Beauty or Beast masks to take home. (Through April 26.) Saturday at 3 p.m. (sold out); Sunday at 11 a.m.; the workshop starts one hour before each performance; Players Theater, 115 Macdougal Street, at Minetta Lane, Greenwich Village, 866-811-4111, literallyalive.com.
Birmingham 1963’ (Friday and Saturday) Dramatic young voices of today will echo dramatic young voices of the past in this new production from the troupe Downtown Art, directed by Ryan Gilliam. Performed by the female members of the company, ages 14 through 17, “Birmingham 1963” draws on oral histories and interviews with activists to explore the civil rights movement and the key role that youth played in it. Dessert and discussion will follow each hourlong performance. (Through Feb. 27.) At 7:30 p.m., Downtown Art, 61 East Fourth Street, East Village, 917-587-6889, downtownart.org.
David Bowie Day! (Saturday) As the man said, let’s dance. There will be plenty of opportunities to do that and have other music-inspired fun at this celebration at the Staten Island Children’s Museum. Young visitors can have their faces painted Bowie-style, make a space collage inspired by his song “Starman” and follow along as an illustrated version of his ballad “Space Oddity” is read during story time. And the 90-minute afternoon dance party is not to be missed. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston, 718-273-2060, sichildrensmuseum.org.
‘Brooklyn Sewers: What’s Up Down There?’ (through May 29) When it comes to subterranean infrastructure projects, New York City’s subway system seems to get all the attention. But a group of teenage curators at the Brooklyn Historical Society would like to introduce you to another underground marvel: Brooklyn’s sewer system, one of the city’s oldest and most extensive infrastructure projects. This exhibition explores engineering conundrums and courtroom battles and tells the story of the sewer system through photographs, drawings and maps. 128 Pierrepont Street, near Clinton Street, Brooklyn Heights, 718-222-4111, brooklynhistory.org.
‘Connected Worlds’ (continuing) Human choices and actions have an impact on the world’s ecosystems, but people usually can’t see the effects as they happen. That isn’t true in this new permanent exhibition in the renovated Great Hall of the New York Hall of Science. Consisting of huge screens (one is 38 feet tall), the show depicts six interconnected environments with a shared water supply. With the help of technology that responds to gestures, “Connected Worlds” allows children to use simple motions to plant, harvest, cut trees, create clouds and make other changes in the projected landscapes — and see how the native flora and fauna fare. 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, 718-699-0005, nysci.org.
‘The Discovery of King Tut’ (through May 1) The Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen died when he was only a teenager, but the magnificent riches of his tomb have made him immortal in the public imagination. This touring show at Premier Exhibitions 5th Avenue recreates Tut’s tomb as it was when the British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered it in 1922. The display includes reconstructions of the tomb’s three chambers and reproductions of more than 1,000 treasures and ritual objects, accompanied by video documentaries and texts. 417 Fifth Avenue, at 38th Street, tutnyc.com.
EcoCruises: ‘Winter Seals and Waterbirds of New York Harbor’ (Sunday) A lot of tourists visit New York in the winter, but some of the most interesting won’t be found in the crowds at Times Square. These two-hour cruises from New York City Audubon focus on birds that migrate to this region at this time of year, like many ducks and geese. They also visit the harbor seals that can be found around Governors, Hoffman and Swinburne Islands. (Seal behavior researchers will take part in several of the tours.) An Audubon naturalist narrates the adventures, which include complimentary hot tea and cocoa and are conducted via New York Water Taxi. Warm clothing and binoculars are recommended, as is advance purchase. (Through March 13.) Sundays at noon, Pier 16, South Street Seaport, 89 South Street, near Fulton Street, Lower Manhattan, 212-742-1969, nywatertaxi.com/tours/audubon-winter.
‘Fashion Academy, the Musical’ (Saturday and Sunday) Vital Theater Company has just revived this show, which focuses on a middle-schooler, MacKenzie Williams, known as Mickey. When her colorful and completely original style doesn’t go over well at her new school, Fashion Academy of Brooklyn, she decides to make over not only her wardrobe, but also herself. Based on the book “Fashion Academy,” by the mother-daughter team of Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk, this adaptation, by the elder Ms. Berk and Sabrina Chap, asks whether Mickey’s new persona, Kenzie, is really worth the sacrifice. (Through Feb. 28.) At 3:30 p.m., Theater at Blessed Sacrament, 152 West 71st Street, Manhattan, 212-579-0528, vitaltheatre.org.
‘Flight School the Musical’ (Saturday and Sunday) If you want to fly, and you’re a bird, you should be all set, right? Well, not if you happen to be a penguin. That’s the challenge confronting the little hero of this musical revival from Vital Theater Company, recommended for ages 2 through 7 and adapted from “Flight School,” a picture book by Lita Judge. With a script by Cara Lustik, lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen and a score by David Mallamud, this charming show — the score is particularly impressive — chronicles Penguin’s determination to remove the technical obstacles between him and the sky. (Through Feb. 28.) At 11 a.m., McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 Broadway, at 76th Street, fourth floor, 212-579-0528, vitaltheatre.org.
‘The Gazillion Bubble Show: The Next Generation’ (Friday through Monday) Children love bubbles, and this interactive show promises not just a gazillion but also some of the largest ever blown, along with light effects and lasers. The stars are the members of the Yang family: Fan and Ana Yang and their son Deni and others, who rotate as M.C.s for the production. Audience members may even find themselves in bubbles of their own. (The run is open-ended.) Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 and 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at noon and 3 p.m.; 340 West 50th Street, Clinton, 212-239-6200, gazillionbubbleshow.com.
Screenings and Workshops at the Museum of the Moving Image (Friday and Sunday) During winter break, children are likely to go through a whole host of emotions: joy during those first few days; sadness, while they miss their friends; and disgust, right before they have to go back to school. At this museum, they’re also given a chance to express an emotion of their own creation during family workshops, in which they can design their own character inspired by the feelings in the 2015 animated film “Inside Out.” The last workshop of the winter break is this Friday at 2:30 p.m.; it’s preceded by a 12:30 p.m. screening of the film in 3-D. Then, on Sunday, children can switch gears and enjoy some pure Muppet silliness in Brian Henson’s 1996 movie adaptation of a literary classic. It’s “Muppet Treasure Island,” screening at 1 p.m., with Kermit as the ship captain who’s confronted by pirates. 35th Avenue at 37th Street, Astoria, Queens, 718-784-0077, movingimage.us.
Jazz for Kids (Sunday) Every Sunday during most of the school year, Jazz Standard presents not just jazz for kids, but also jazz by kids: The featured players at its Sunday brunches are the members of the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra, a group of talented young people ages 11 to 18. In this free series (donations are requested for the Jazz Standard Discovery Program, an initiative that brings musical performances to city schools), the musicians play new arrangements of big-band classics while listeners enjoy barbecue offerings purchased from a menu that includes children’s fare. (Through mid-May.) Doors open at 1 p.m.; shows are from 2 to 3 p.m.; 116 East 27th Street, Manhattan, 212-576-2232, discoverjazz.org/upcoming.
Kids Week at the Intrepid (Friday and Saturday) The U.S.S. Intrepid, the aircraft carrier turned museum, is celebrating much more than military history during these programs, which run through the public-school winter break. The theme this year is extreme environments, and among the highlights of the last two days are, on Friday, NASA presentations on space exploration, including a discussion about astronaut training with Allison Bollinger, a NASA spacewalk flight controller, and chances for children to work with her to build their own model space stations. Saturday’s programs include a birds of prey show and a Rube Goldberg challenge in which children have an hour to construct a wacky machine out of ordinary objects. Other scientists and astrophysicists will be on hand to lead workshops, demonstrations and discussions and, of course, to answer many questions. A full schedule with details is at intrepidmuseum.org/kidsweek. At various times, Pier 86, 46th Street and 12th Avenue, Clinton, 877-957-7447.
LC Kids Storytime at the Atrium: ‘Wolfie the Bunny’ (Saturday) Most adoptive families don’t worry that their children will grow up to devour them. But for the rabbits in the best-selling picture book “Wolfie the Bunny,” it’s a real concern: The foundling they’ve taken in is a wolf, and only Dot, the daughter, thinks it’s a problem. In this free event, part of the LC Kids series at Lincoln Center, both the book’s author, Ame Dyckman, and its illustrator, Zachariah OHora, will visit and read from the story, which proves that not all wolves are destined to become big and bad. At 11 a.m., David Rubenstein Atrium, Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets, atrium.lincolncenter.org; seating is first come first served.
‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ (Saturday) If the children of the Pevensie family could travel to the magical land of Narnia through something as simple as a wardrobe, why shouldn’t two hard-working actors be able to play them and all the characters found there? That’s what Chris Boerner and Erin Layton do in the Off Broadway Family Theater’s first production, le Clanché du Rand’s adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s classic novel. (The run is open-ended.) At 11 a.m., St. Luke’s Theater, 308 West 46th Street, Clinton, 212-239-6200, narniaoffbroadway.com.
‘Little Red’s Hood’ (Friday through Thursday) This isn’t your grandma’s “Little Red Riding Hood.” A new production from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, written and directed by Liam Hurley, this show gives the old-fashioned fairy tale a hip urban sensibility. Here, Little Red is a smartphone-obsessed city kid, and the wolf, Wulfric, is a misunderstood dude with a weakness for sugar who tries to intercept her when she heads to the country to take cupcakes to Grandma. (Through June 26.) This week: Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and noon; 79th Street and the West Drive, Central Park, 212-988-9093, cityparksfoundation.org/arts.
Lunar New Year Celebration (Saturday and Sunday) Monkeys don’t normally live at the Queens Zoo, but you can expect to see their images all over the place this weekend, as the zoo welcomes their year of the Chinese zodiac. The celebration will include a monkey puppet show from Chinese Theater Works (a parade follows each performance); a Lunar New Year craft; a scavenger hunt and storytelling devoted to the creatures of the zodiac; and a calligraphy workshop. Hot tea and fortune cookies are on the menu, too. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 53-51 111th Street, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, 718-271-1500, queenszoo.com.
MoMA Art Lab: Process (Friday through Thursday) The Museum of Modern Art is offering children a new way to play: Instead of pretending to be, say, Batman or Katniss Everdeen, how about imagining yourself as Ellsworth Kelly or Louise Nevelson? The place to try on these identities is the latest MoMA Art Lab, intended not only to acquaint young visitors with the works in the museum’s collection but also to help them relate to the methods and meanings behind them. The space explores the artistic process through stations where children can, for example, imitate Kelly’s gridlike designs or recreate and reinterpret a Nevelson sculpture. There are also opportunities to sketch a still life, design a chair, work with unusual materials and listen to tapes of artists discussing their work. (Through Aug. 31.) The Cullman Education and Research Building, 4 West 54th Street, Manhattan, 212-708-9805, moma.org/artlab.
Nitehawk Cinema’s Little Bookworms Series (Saturday and Sunday) Eating at a movie usually means popcorn and candy, but Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn provides real meal service at tables in each of its theaters. This month it’s also offering a brunch series for children, with films based on classic books. The series, recommended for cineastes 8 and older, continues this weekend with “Charlotte’s Web” (1973), an adaptation of E.B. White’s unforgettable tale of a spider, a pig and a friendship that transcends death. (Series runs through Feb. 28.) At 11:45 a.m., 36 Metropolitan Avenue, between Berry Street and Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, 718-384-3980, nitehawkcinema.com.
‘One Snowflake’ (Friday and Tuesday) We’ve finally seen much more than one in New York, and the New York Public Library is offering a way for children under 5 to celebrate the season, however long it lasts. This free musical series draws on the catalog of Music for Aardvarks, the classes begun by the children’s rocker David Weinstone, and comprises tunes about snow and rain and getting around the city. The fun includes singing, dancing, chanting and jamming with various instruments. Fridays through Feb. 26 at 10:30 a.m., Mulberry Street Library, 10 Jersey Street, at Mulberry Street, Lower Manhattan, 212-966-3424. This Tuesday at 10 a.m., Grand Central Library, 135 East 46th Street, Manhattan, 212-621-0670. nypl.org/events/calendar.
‘Pinkalicious, the Musical’ (Saturday and Sunday) That rosy little girl is back again. This long-running production of Elizabeth and Victoria Kann’s adaptation of their children’s book, from Vital Theater Company, is on for another revival. The pink-obsessed title character finds out that sometimes being in the pink can be too much of a good thing — especially when eating too many pink cupcakes turns her pink from head to toe. John Gregor wrote the score and some of the lyrics. (Through Feb. 28.) At 1 p.m., McGinn/Cazale Theater, 2162 Broadway, at 76th Street, fourth floor, 212-579-0528, vitaltheatre.org.
‘Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume: The Exhibition’ (through Sept. 5) Sure, the Millennium Falcon and all those weird planets were cool, but what about the robes, helmets and uniforms? Darth Vader wouldn’t have been the same without his heavy-breathing headgear, or Chewbacca without his yak hair and mohair exterior. This exhibition at Discovery Times Square features more than 70 costumes and artifacts from the “Star Wars” franchise, including the latest movie, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The show also offers filmed interviews with designers and actors; sketches, photographs and notes; and a special-effects interactive in which visitors can see an image of themselves as a “Star Wars” character. 226 West 44th Street, Manhattan, 866-987-9692, discoverytsx.com.
Sesame Street Live Presents: ‘Let’s Dance!’ (Friday through Sunday) A dance party for the preschool set, this production — closing this weekend — gives children the chance to learn some new moves along with Elmo, Cookie Monster and Ernie, as they boogie down at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Friday at noon; Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 5:30 p.m.; 800-745-3000, theateratmsg.com.
‘Sew What?’ (through May 22) Threads cover, but they can also reveal: traditions, images, ideas, memories. This new exhibition at the Children’s Museum of the Arts showcases the creations of a variety of artists using textile and fiber, including Louise Bourgeois, Eliza Kentridge, Nathan Vincent and Adrian Esparza. The show is accompanied by an interactive site-specific installation by Jeila Gueramian that combines textiles and lights, and “The Marvelous Mini-Clothesline,” a project that children can add to by making tiny models of their own clothes. 103 Charlton Street, between Hudson and Greenwich Streets, South Village, 212-274-0986, cmany.org.
‘A Sock’s Fables’ (Saturday and Sunday) What’s the difference between a sock and Aesop? Just some fuzzy cloth and googly eyes, in this new production from Paper Canoe Theater Company. Written by Greg Steinbruner and presented like a variety show, this play for children 2 and older features sock puppets enacting their own versions of Aesop’s fables, as in “Argylecles and the Lion.” The fun includes live music and a free puppet-making workshop after each show. (Through March 13.) At 10:30 a.m., Muriel Schulman Theater, Triskelion Arts, 106 Calyer Street, near Franklin Street (theater entrance is on Banker Street), Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 718-389-3473, papercanoecompany.com.
A Taste of Magic’ (Saturday) Would you like a side of sleight of hand with that burger? This show, developed by Magnets, a collective of local magicians, brings wizardry to the dinner table. Taking place at various restaurants, the presentation includes acts like mind reading and card tricks, which professionals perform close-up for guests; there’s also a cabaret-style show. And the admission price includes a full meal. (Through March 25.) At 8 p.m., Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, 633 Third Avenue, at 40th Street, Manhattan, atasteofmagicnyc.com.
‘Twinkle Tames a Dragon: The Musical’ (Saturday and Sunday) If you think a puppy can be obstreperous, imagine what a mischievous little dragon can do. That’s the pet that Twinkle, a fairy, unexpectedly receives from her godmother in this musical from Vital Theater Company, adapted from the book of the same title by Katharine Holabird, author of the Angelina Ballerina series. There may not be an obedience school for dragons, but Twinkle has a few magical advantages to draw on in this show for ages 2 through 7, which has just been extended. (Through May 22.) At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Theater at Blessed Sacrament, 152 West 71st Street, Manhattan, 212-579-0528, vitaltheatre.org.
Vered and the Babes (Sunday) This trio — Vered Benhorin, Rob Jost and Matt Hilgenberg — play some percussion children can understand: pots and pans. Of course, they’ll also perform on more conventional instruments, like French horn and trumpet, at this concert at the Jewish Museum. Known for a style reminiscent of doo-wop, they’ll offer tunes from their albums, “Good Morning My Love” and “Hello My Baby.” At 11:30 a.m., 1109 Fifth Avenue, at 92nd Street, 212-423-3337, thejewishmuseum.org.
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show’ (Friday through Sunday) This puppet production doesn’t star only that voracious caterpillar, well known to generations of little fans of the author and illustrator Eric Carle; it also features creatures from three other vibrant picture books he created: “The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse,” “Mister Seahorse” and “The Very Lonely Firefly.” Brought to life by the Puppet Kitchen, these fanciful characters take the stage in a dazzling hourlong adaptation conceived by Jonathan Rockefeller. (Through March 27.) Friday at 2 and 4:30 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m. (sold out) and 2 and 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at noon and 3 p.m.; 47th Street Theater, 304 West 47th Street, Clinton, 212-279-4200, hungrycaterpillarshow.com.
‘A Voyage Through Jewish History’ (Continuing) This journey involves not just miles, but years. In this permanent interactive exhibition at the Jewish Children’s Museum, young visitors can travel from Abraham and Sarah’s tent to the Western Wall in contemporary Jerusalem and beyond. Activities along the way include giving water to Rebecca’s camels, playing the strings on David’s harp (a high-tech version with beams of light that emit sounds when struck) and taking part in the exodus from Egypt. Sunday and Monday are also the final days of the temporary “Aleph Bet Ship” exhibition, a nautically-themed investigation of those Hebrew letters. 792 Eastern Parkway, at Kingston Avenue, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, 718-907-8833, jcm.museum.
George Washington’s Birthday Family Day (Saturday) Washington was reputed to have slept at a number of places, but the Morris-Jumel Mansion is one where he undeniably did — and probably lost some sleep, too, as this house was his Manhattan headquarters during some difficult months of the Revolutionary War. On this day honoring him, young visitors can take a house tour devoted to his stay and make a Washington-inspired craft. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 65 Jumel Terrace, between 160th and 162nd Streets, Washington Heights, 212-923-8008, morrisjumel.org. Advance registration is recommended.
‘Wintertime Wonders’ (Friday through Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday) Gardens may look bleak in winter, but there’s a lot going on beneath the surface. The New York Botanical Garden is inviting children to celebrate that activity in this program at its Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Indoors, at the Discovery Center, young visitors can make bark rubbings, count tree rings and create necklaces made of buds. Outdoors, they can use field notebooks to investigate and record what’s taking place in those hidden layers. (Through March 20.) Weekdays 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road, the Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org.
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