Events in Chelsea
Poster Tots: Block by Block
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun look at two posters featured in the museum’s exhibition, Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace . Learn about the importance of shape and pattern through an open-ended exploration of collagraph block printing inspired by the visionary grid designs of Erik Nitsche. Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed to encourage children ages 2–4 (accompanied by their adults) to feel confident in museum settings. Admission is free; advanced registration is required. This is not a drop-off program.
Artechouse: Blooming Wonders
Step into an immersive data driven world and examine up close ways in which our seemingly personal feelings of trust can affect the entire world, and have far reaching implications.
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Online Little Movers Storytime
This event is online only. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home! Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Register and you will receive an email with the link by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this program, parents/caregivers should use their name and information–you don’t need a library card to participate!
Movies Under the Stars: Up
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. A feisty septuagenarian reluctantly teams up with a young explorer in this Oscar-winning Best Animated Feature Film by Pixar. Carl Fredricksen is a 78-year-old balloon salesman who dreams of seeing the wilds of South America, and it looks like he may get there after tying enough helium balloons to his house to take flight. The only kink in his plan is the 8-year-old stowaway on his front porch. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Summertime Arts & Crafts: Color Craze
Summertime Arts & Crafts: Color Craze What do you do when life has you stressed? Color, of course! Does school have you stressed out? Relax by coloring bookmarks, notebooks and more! And remember, if you make it, you take it For kids ages 5-10. This program is limited to 15 participants on a first come, first serve basis. No tickets will be handed out.
Big City Fishing at Pier 51
Adults and kids ages 5+ learn catch and release fishing while engaging with Park educators about river ecology. Rods, reels, and instruction are provided.