Kids Events Winter 2019

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Kids Events Winter 2019: Bookmark this for the long winter ahead. You’re going to be looking for something to do with the kids. This should do it for you.

January

Beauty and the Beast, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Fri, 12/21- Sat, 1/13/2019: 2 & 7pm: Based on the Disney Academy Award-winning animated motion picture, Beauty and the Beast features spectacular costumes and scenery, a live orchestra and Broadway actors. With songs including “Be Our Guest”, “Gaston” and of course “Beauty and the Beast.” (White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, 3rd Floor, White Plains; www.wppac.com)

WTD Fave Rave: New York Botanical Garden’s Train Show: Sat, 11/17-Mon, 1/21/2019: NYBG’s Holiday Train Show in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory features more than a dozen large scale model train sets (some super-sized) zipping across a quarter mile of track and a landscape of 140 scaled replicas of iconic New York City buildings made of bark, twigs, fruit, seeds and pine cones. Including, the original Penn Station and Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Brooklyn Bridge. An absolute must do event! (2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx; www.nybg.org)

Unique! Winter Wolves, Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem: Learn the mythology and ecology of wolf families and discover why winter is a magical time for packs in North America. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in January and February the Wolf Conservation center offers meet and greets with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai, Zephyr, and their critically endangered red and Mexican gray wolves. Pre-registration required. Check dates and times. (Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem, www.nywolf.org)

Westchester Children’s Museum, Rye, Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm: This 6,500 square foot children’s museum on Playland Parkway in Rye is a great escape for kids during the winter. The museum reports that the average stay for kids is 2 1/2 hours. Just park them in one of the Makerspace exhibits that offers unstructured STEM and arts and crafts projects for kids. Here they can build their own Roller Coaster, hang out at the science tinker table, wind tunnel, book nook or toddler beach. Recommended for kids 1-13. Read our review. (100 Playland Parkway, Rye, www.discoverwcm.org)

Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, Sun-Sat, 10am-5pm: The Norwalk Aquarium is a great destination with the kids during the winter. Some of their marquee exhibits include a Jellyfish exhibit, harbor seals, a shark tank, river otters, sea turtles and a shark and ray touch pool, The Aquarium also has an seven-story IMAX screen showing movies all day such as Pandas, Oceans: Our Blue Planet and Backyard Wilderness filmed in Westchester. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Planetarium Shows, Hudson River Museum, Sat-Sun: 12:30, 2 & 3:30pm: HRM presents three star shows every weekend for kids of all ages. 12:30 pm shows, such as One World, One sky: Big Bird’s Adventure are recommended for young children 2pm shows are live. interactive tours of the heaven and are open to all ages; 3;30 pm shows such as Myths, Legends and Traveler’s Tales are for ages 8 to adult. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org)

Disney on Ice, Frozen, Prudential Center, Thurs-Sun, 1/3-6: Be part of Anna’s adventure to find her sister, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join Olaf, Kristoff and Sven as they encounter wintry conditions and mystical trolls in a race to bring back summer. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, the show features unforgettable music and special appearances by the Disney Princesses, Woody, Buzz, Dory and more. www.prucenter.com

Paul O’Neill Alert! Winter Extravaganza Baseball Card Show, County Center , Fri-Sun, 1/11-13: Autograph-ops with sports legends Paul O’Neill, Chipper Jones, Andrew Jones, George Foreman and many more. Plus over 300 tables of sports cards and memorabilia and thousands of autographed/game used inserts, modern and vintage sports cards (Pre 1900’s – current) memorabilia and more. Plus on-site autograph authentication. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Jacob Burns Film Center, Sat, 1/12: 2pm: Here’s where it all started. Meet young Harry, an orphan who lives with his unpleasant relatives, the Dursleys, who pick on him and force him to sleep in a closet. But everything changes on Harry’s 11th birthday when a mysterious bearded man delivers a letter from Hogwarts, a prestigious boarding school for witches and wizards. (Jacob Burns, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

The Amazing Max, The Palace Stamford, Sun, 1/20: 3pm: PBS Kids calls The Amazing Max “an awesome & hilarious live magic show” and the Huffington Post says, “his ability to astound is something to see!” The show is loaded with striking visual magic, comedy and loads of audience participation. Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, defies the laws of physics and performs miracles inches from spectators’ faces! Sat, 6/18: 2pm. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT; www.Palacestamford.org.com)

School Break Screening! Kidflix 1: Best of 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival, Jacob Burns, Mon, 1/21: 2:30pm: Jacob Burns screens 9 of the best animated and live action puppetry shorts from Russia, Denmark, Canada, Australia, the Czech Republic and the USA. Including Henriyeti, Sock it to me Yeti, from the USA about a little girl who is a little bit girl and a little bit Yeti! Recommended for ages 3-7. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Ain’t Misbehaving, Westchester Broadway Theater, Thurs 1/31-Sun, 2/24: check dates: The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in this three-time Tony Award-winning musical revue. Experience the heart and soul of Harlem where the swing, ragtime and jazz converge in an explosive musical movement. Journey through the timeless music of Thomas “Fats” Waller with memorable songs such as “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Black and Blue”, “This Joint is Jumpin’ ” and “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.” (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; www.broadwaytheatre.com)

February

American Girl Live, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sun, 2/3: 4pm: In this all-new musical, featuring all-original songs, American Girl characters come to life in a story of bravery and friendship at sleepover camp. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Bubble Trouble, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Sat, 2/2: 2pm: A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble. Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more. Mixing comedy, music and audience participation, he engages audiences of all ages. (11 City Place, 3rd Floor, White Plains; www.wppac.com)

Teatown’s Hudson River EagleFest, Croton Point Park, Sat, 2/9: 9am-4pm. The bald eagle’s return to the Hudson Valley after being on the brink of extinction is one of the greatest conservation stories of our time. Celebrate the return of the bald eagle to the Lower Hudson Valley as part of their migration. Live eagle shows, music from Dar Williams, kids activities, heated tents, food trucks, bus tours to viewing sites and more. (1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; www.teatown.org)

Junie B. Jones The Musical, Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, Sat, 2/9: 2pm: This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books. It follows Junie B.’s adventures that she writes down in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.” about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. (480 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua; www.chappaquapac.org)

The Cat in the Hat, Emelin Theater, Sat, 2/9: 11am & 1:30pm: TheatreWorks USA has performed professional theatre for over 90 million kids and their families in 49 states and Canada since 1961. Here they present the funniest, most mischievous cat with the craziest of ideas and tricks as he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure for Sally and her brother. But oh, what will their mother find when she comes home? Ages 5+.(153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Local! Victorian Valentine’s Tea and Craft Party, New Castle Historical Society, Sat, 2/9: 11am-4pm: Join the NCHS for a special Victorian Tea at the Horace Greeley House. This event, recommended for kids up to 12, includes Victorian tea, snacks, crafts and a tour. To register call 914-238-4666, director@newcastlehs.org or online. (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

Liyana, Jacob Burns Film Center, Sat, 2/9: 2:30pm: This animated film from Swaziland/Qatar introduces the audience to five orphaned African children collaborating on a fairytale. When their fictional character, Liyana, comes to life, the story tracks her quest to rescue her twin brothers. Connecting the children’s imagined world with the one they live in, Liyana weaves poetic documentary scenes together with an animated story to create an inspiring tale of perseverance. Ages 10+. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

Hot Ticket Alert! Kids Go Free! Rachel Worby conducts Savion Glover, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 2/10: 3pm: The incomparable Savion Glover, who first gained notice as the Tap Dance Kid, and created and starred in the Broadway smash Bring in Da’ Noise, Bring in Da’ Funk brings his unique artistry for an afternoon of music, and tap dance. Mr. Glover will dance to the music of Copland, Gould and Vivaldi performed by The Westchester Phil and conducted by Rachael Worby. Kids go free, with a paid adult at this Friends & Family Concert with a instrument petting zoo at 2pm. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.westchesterphil.org)

illuminate, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sun, 2/10: 4:30pm. A semi-finalist on Season 6 of America’s Got Talent, iLuminate shows are a jaw-dropping fusion of technology and choreography. Using special light suits that enable performers to disappear, reappear and seemingly levitate, this show tells a story through dance and classic music from Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, James Brown, LMFAO, The Wanted, and Sam Smith. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Local! 36th Annual Young Artists Exhibition, Katonah Museum of Arts, Sat, 2/10-Sat3/3: More than 400 artworks by high school students from 40 schools across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Fairfield counties fill the KMA galleries. This unique program gives teens the opportunity to work behind-the-scenes and assume the roles of graphic designer, curator, exhibition designer, art installer, and artist to produce a museum exhibition with KMA staff. (134 Jay St., Katonah; www.katonahmuseum.org)

Lions, tigers and bears alert! Royal Hanneford Circus, County Center, Fri- Sun, 2/16-18: 10am, 2pm & 6pm: The Royal Hanneford Circus returns to the County Center with it’s aerial acts (flying trapeze, Motorcycle Glob of Death, human cannonball…) ground acts (Juggling Diablos, Clowns, Risley Foot Juggling) and animal acts (elephants, tigers, bears, zebras and house cats). Plus pony, elephant and camel rides and face painting at intermission. (198 Central Ave., White Plains; www.countycenter.biz)

Back by “Pop”-ular Demand! Casey Carle’s Bubblemania, Stamford Palace, Sat-Sun, 2/16-17: 3pm. Lauded by Cirque du Soleil as a “master of his craft”, Casey Carle returns with his one-man comedy, jazzy music and bubbling show. Expect fog-filled bubble sculptures, a cube bubble, funky foam, bubble Ping-Pong, trapping an audience member inside a gigantic soap bubble and thousands of bubbles filling the stage. For ages 5 through 95. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT; www.palacestamford.org)

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, Everybody Loves Pirates, Stamford Palace, Sun, 2/24: 3pm: The award-winning Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presents Everybody Loves Pirates, 52 minutes of fun featuring Lucy and Little Chucky searching for buried treasure and a gang of pirates who keep getting in the way. The stage production features 15 hand-crafted mouth and rod puppets, and an 8 foot paper-mache pirate ship. Ages 4+. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

March

How cool is this? The Underwater Bubble Show, Palace Theatre Stamford, Sat, 3/2: 7pm: Mr. B. and his cast of underwater characters takes you on a trip to Bubblelandia to meet seahorses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish and millions of bubbles of all shapes and colors. Don’t be afraid of the giant jellyfish or whale that will appear next to you – Mr. B. will guide you through this imaginary journey. (61 Atlantic St., Stamford; www.palacestamford.org)

Kids’ Comedy! Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris, The Palace Stamford Sun, 3/3: 3pm: This pair of comedians, magicians and brothers have appeared four times at WEBE108’s KidsFest, the Stepping Stones Museum, Mark Twain House and 92 New York public libraries with their kids show.(61 Atlantic Ave., Stamford; www.palacestamford)

Acrobats of China: The New Shanghai Circus, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sun, 3/3: 4pm: In acts that often trace their origin to Chinese harvest festivals of more than 2,000 years ago, artistic director Zhao presents jugglers, comic knife throwers and a bicycle act on steroids for a new age and new audiences. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Shrek The Musical, Byram Hills HS Varley Players, Thurs-Sat, 3/9-11: 7pm & Sat-Sun, 3/9-10: 2pm: Tickets go on sale in December for the Byram Hills HS Varley Players Spring Musical as they take on the 2008 Broadway musical adaptation of the Dreamworks Animation hit movie Shrek. The musical was nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won for Best Costume Design. (12 Tripp Ln., Armonk; www.varleyplayers.edu)

Young Kids! Trusty Sidekick Theatre Company: Shadow Play, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 3/10: 3pm: Follow the playful adventures of Flash and his quest to reunite with his shadow in this multimedia performance for the youngest of audiences (ages 2-5) — and the young at heart. Based in New York City, Trusty Sidekick Theater Company’s ensemble of collaborators includes artists trained in physical theatre, puppetry, music, dance, animation, and video projection. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Tape Face, Ridgefield Playhouse, Thurs, 3/14: 7pm: Sam Willis, a multi-award winning New Zealand prop comic, busker, clown and mime was a 2016 finalist on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent, Tape Face returns in a hilarious new show! Here he returns to our area with his new show. So what does he do exactly?Tape Face is a mime with noise, a stand-up comedian who doesn’t talk, who performs a drama with no acting. In 2016 he was awarded a International Achievement Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Emelin Theatre, Sat, 3/15: 11am & 1:30pm: The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns to the Emelin Theatre with their stage production of three of Eric Carle’s children’s book favorites: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon. The Mermaid Theatre presents Carle’s works through the magic of their signature black light and fanciful puppetry. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

Mike Super: Magic and Illusion, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sun, 3/24: 4:30pm: Star of “America’s Got Talent” and winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon,” magician Mike Super stuns audiences with his spectacular illusions, which defy gravity and control the elements. Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn! Shen Yun, Palace Stamford, Fri-Sat, 3/29: 7:30pm, Sat, 3/30: 2 & 7:30pm & Sun, 3/31: 1pm: This “awe-inspiring sensation” (ABC) has drawn praise from the likes of Cate Blanchett, Donna Karan, Siegfried & Roy and Kenn Wells of the English National Ballet. The New York Times called it “5,000 years of Chinese music and dance, in one night.” With original orchestral works and graphic scenography. (61 Atlantic Ave., Stamford; www.palacestamford)

Hot Kids Ticket Alert for April!

Ages 10+! The Triplets of Belleville, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 4/20: 8pm: This much beloved animated film, that was nominated for a 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Film, is screened as composer Benoit Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in the live performance of his Le Jazz Hot original score for the film, including his academy award nominated best song. . (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)