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Jul 26,2012 - Aug 02, 2012

JUL

THU 26

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Nuts for Nutrition!

10:00, for All ages

Join us as we celebrate healthy living! Learn not only how we can be healthy, happy and fit but also how animals keep themselves strong. You won’t want to miss our picnic party with lunches provided for children under the age of 18 by NYC Department of Education as part of their wonderful Free Summer Meals program.* If you still have a hankering for something else, learn some of the secrets behind your lunch preparation with a cooking demo from Executive Chef Jorge Collazo from the Department of Education!
*Due to inclement weather, the Department of Education's Food Truck will NOT be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Let’s Get Healthy!

11:30, for 5 and under

Being active and healthy is very important! Explore what animals and people do to live healthy, happy and fit. Make a healthy, yummy snack to take home.
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Teeth, Jaws, Fangs, Baleen!

02:30, for 4 and up

Bare your fangs and see how they measure up to teeth from a shark, a wolf, or even a whale. Put your teeth-brushing skills to the test and decorate a toothbrush of your very own!
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Let’s Get Healthy!

02:30, for 5 and under

Being active and healthy is very important! Explore what animals and people do to live healthy, happy and fit. Make a healthy, yummy snack to take home.
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Feeding Frenzy

03:30, for All ages

Come see what’s on the menu today for our scaly-friends. Join us as we feed the animals in our exhibit.
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Roving Animals

04:30, for All ages

Learn about and touch live animals from the Museum’s living exhibit.

FRI 27

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Art Works

11:30, for 5 and under

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.
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Toy Takeover

02:30, for 4 and up

What's your favorite toy? Toys from around the world come in all shapes and sizes, some even look like us! Join us as we explore toys from the Museum Collections and create a toy of your own to take home!
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Art Works

02:30, for 5 and under

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.
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Bug Out!

03:30, for All ages

Creepy, crawly bugs?! Ewwww! Meet Mother Nature’s little helpers up close and personal. Give them a pet, and learn the many reasons why they’re so important.
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Roving Animals

04:30, for All ages

Learn about and touch live animals from the Museum’s living exhibit.
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FREE FRIDAY FAMILY JAM: Storytelling!

05:30, for All ages

Join us for an interactive storytelling adventure.
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FREE FRIDAY FAMILY JAM PRE-SHOW: Our Folklore

06:00, for All ages

Our Folklore is a children cultural arts & literacy organization dedicated to preserving and learning the many traditional art forms and history of Africa and the Caribbean, lending to cultivate a child’s artistic expression and enhancing their intellect.
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FREE FRIDAY FAMILY JAM SERIES: Squeaky Clean Beach Party

06:30, for All ages

Come rock-and-roll and have fun in the sun as we jam to the summer sounds of the Beach Boys, Beatles and more, all played with live instruments! It’s your party, so have a blast!
Co-Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings.