FAMILY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS Museum feat. daily ...

Museum feat. daily activities & exhibitions incl. children's art shows & art studio, interactive computer art station, creative playroom, actor's studio, costume shop, community group workshops, after-school art programs, summer art camps & birthday parties; 182 Lafayette St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-274-0986; Weds. 12-7, Thurs.-Sun., 12-5, $5, s.c. & kids under 1 are free.

 

ON-LINE HALLOWEEN CONTEST

Submit photos of your little ghosts & goblins (with permission), email address, & paragraph explaining history or reasoning of each costume. Winners' photos displayed on sight starting Oct. 9, more info at www.parents-talk.com. Submit info to: Talk Halloween Costume Photo Contest, c/o Circle 1 Network, 131 W. Seeboth St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 by Oct. 13.

 

Activities

DANCE WAVE, INC.

Kids' Co. dance for boys & girls ages 11-18 holds auditions to be part of professional performing experience through rehearsals & opportunity to work w/choreographers Twyla Tharp & Mark Morris; Berkeley Carroll School, 72 7th Ave., Park Slope, 718-622-1801; Sat. 3-5, free to audition [through 10/14].

 

FAMILY ART WORKS

Art activity classes for children & parent, grandparent, friend or caregive?be creative & make family picture books together to bring home at The Educational Alliance, 197 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-780-2300; Sun. 1-2:30, free [through 12/31].

FREE GYMNASTICS

Every Friday night middle & high-school students ages 12-19 are invited to attend free gymnastics classes; McBurney YMCA Chelsea Center, 122 W. 17th St. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-643-9013; register at 6.

 

HAWK WATCH

Morning nature walk & raptor watch w/ornithologist Peter Mott (Sun. at 11); afternoon hawk spotting by the Hudson River & gliding hawk art project (Sun. 1-4); Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; free w/grounds adm.

 

HEADS UP FOR FALL

Two-part workshop on Halloween mask-making; paper mâché, balloons, & more; Dana Discovery Center, Harlem Meer in Central Park, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-860-1370, reg. req.; Sat. 1-2:30, free [repeats 10/14].

 

HP INVENTOR CENTER

Exhibit lets kids learn about & discuss some of USA's prominent inventors & construct their own gadgets; Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-721-1223; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 10-5, free w/mus. adm. [through 11/30].

 

NYC TEENS

CitiKids Coalition hosts evening of discussion & exploration of various issues that youths confront; The CityKids Foundations, 57 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-925- 3320; 6, free.

 

ROCK CLIMBING CLASS

Class teaches children ages 9 & up about the inside & out of rock climbing during four classes at North Meadow Recreation Center, Central Park (midpark at 97th St.), 212-348-4867, reg. req.; call for times & prices.

 

WLW21's READING FUN DAY

Girls & Boys just want to have fun day of stories, dancing, songs, drawing, magic & fun, fun, fun feat. Cyndi Lauper, John McDaniel & Clifford the Big Red Dog; South St. Seaport, Pier 17, Main Stage (Fulton St.), 212-732-7687; Sat. 11-4, free.

 

Things to See & Hear

THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD & THE LITTLEST MERMAID

Miss Majesty's Lollipop Playhouse offers two productions as alternatives to the boob tube; Grove St. Playhouse, 30 Grove St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 212-741-6436; Sat. & Sun. at 3:30, $8.50 [through 11/19].

 

ARABIAN NIGHTS

The Young Vic Theater Co. of England performs classic for families; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 7, Sat. at 1 & 7, Sun. at 12 & 6, $10-$25 [through 10/22].

 

GALLERY TALKS

The Museum of Modern Art feat. guided walks & discussion. This week, Face to Face: People in Art; 11 West 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves), 212-708-9400; sign-in at 9:45 a.m., $5 per family.

 

CHILDREN'S SCULPTURE GARDEN

One-hundred & twenty bronze miniatures surround 40-ft. high peace fountain; Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-932-7347 for days & times; free.

 

THE CONFINO FAMILY APARTMENT

Take tour through space based on immigrant family's first home in 1916. Actress plays teenage Victoria Confino & answers questions; LES Tenement Museum, 90 Orchard St. (Broome St.), 212-431-0233; Sat. & Sun. at 12, 1, 2 & 3, $6-$8.

 

"IMAGINATION"

Play about kids who get a life when there's nothing on tv; Looking Glass Theater, 422 W. 57th (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-9467; Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 4, $8-$10 [through 10/8].

 

MAYA THE BEE

Jazz puppet play for tikes 3-9 based on German book about bee who runs away from hive; Salon Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-539-6644; Sat. at 11, $7-$15.

 

92ND ST. Y OPEN HOUSE

Kids & teens are encouraged to check out art, dance & music classes today, first session is free; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; Sat. 12-3, free [through 10/00].

 

THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR

Children's book author Tamara Bower reads at Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; Tues. at 7, free.

 

THE TEDDYBEARBAITERS

Improv group takes Brecht's theories & makes them a reality for your children in attempt at extreme interactive theater; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Sun. at 11, $7, $3 kids.

 

UNWANTED: THE UGLY DUCKLING

Follow adventures of Ted & his gorgeous sister as they brave hunters, the Olympics & more. Plus hands-on workshop prior to each show; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), RSVP 212-866-5170 for days & times; $15 [through 9/29].

 

WISEACRE FARM & RUMPLE WHO?

A birthday on the farm & a classic at Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Sat. & Sun., call for times, $7.