Tag Archives: Kids Activities

Inwood Hill Park: Kids Week – Bald Eagle Watch

Friday, February 23, 2024
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during mid-winter recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Rangers will lead you to the best spots to view bald eagles.

Location

Payson Park House in Inwood Hill Park
Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park – Kids Week: Manhattan Rocks! Geology Hike

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during mid-Winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all about the geological landscape of Manhattan.

Location

Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

 

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performing in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10–11, 12–5 PM. Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and author, Rose Red Elk, known as Red Feather Woman (Sioux/Assiniboine) captivates audiences of all ages with stories and songs of hope and spiritual survival. Through her performances, she teaches about the importance of Mother Earth and of reflecting on individual personal heritage. Her mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten.

Url: https://s.si.edu/3TScTyC

 

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performing in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10–11, 12–5 PM. Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and author, Rose Red Elk, known as Red Feather Woman (Sioux/Assiniboine) captivates audiences of all ages with stories and songs of hope and spiritual survival. Through her performances, she teaches about the importance of Mother Earth and of reflecting on individual personal heritage. Her mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten.

Url: https://s.si.edu/3TScTyC