Four Fabulous NYC Kids Events During Presidents Week 2016

Winter break is almost upon us, so for those NYC locals not traveling afar, time to start planning your days out with the kids! And for those visiting the city February 13^th – 21^st, you are in luck! Here are four fabulous events/exhibitions that will take place in New York exclusively for Presidents Day week. Some last up to a week, while others just a couple of days, but either way they are here to help fill your vaca days with activity and fun. Catch them while they last!

#1: KidsWeek at the Intrepid (Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex) is back!

From February 15^th – 20^th, KidsWeek celebrates Extreme Environements. Want to learn how robots are designed for space exploration? Meet the real scientists behind them. Wonder how animals live in extreme conditions? Get a close-up look. Learn how NASA prepares astronauts to travel to outer space by researching the Earth’s climate…and so much more. Each day of the week will feature special guests and award-winning children’s book authors. To learn more, view the KidsWeek page here for one of NYC’s most popular kids’ events!

Need to know:

KidsWeek activities are free with general admission.

Ticket pricing: General Admission and Space Shuttle Pavilion – Adults – $31, Youth (7-17) – $24, Child (3-6) – $17, under 3 free.

General Admission Only – Adult – $24, Youth – $19, Child – $12, under 3 free.

Hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pier 86, 12^th Ave. and 46^th Street

 

#2: Presidential Superheroes at the New-York Historical Society

Going on all week from February 13^th to 21^st, including Monday the 15^th. Note, the museum is usually closed Mondays, but open this week! Come and check out the special exhibition Superheroes in Gotham – sounds awesome! “Superheros, American heros and their fans are all gathering at the New-York Historical Society…families will travel through America’s past with programming that keeps everyone engaged”. And don’t miss the scavenger hunts too! To read more, click here.

Need to Know:

Superheroes exhibition free with admission.

Ticket pricing: Adults – $20, Kids (5-13) – $6, 4 and under free.

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

170 Central Park West at 77^th Street

 

#3: Tunes Under New York! at the New York Transit Museum

Tuesday, February 16^th – Friday, February 19^th. This sounds amazing! Inspired by the MTA’s annual auditions, a program called “Music Under New York”, contestants will be competing and vying for a spot to perform under their own iconic banner under a subway station. Families participate by watching the performances and judging, and even dancing alongside them! So bring your little ham and get out there for this completely unique experience! To see more, click here.

Need to know:

Ticket pricing: Adults – $7, Kids (2-17) – $5, Under 2 free.

Hours for this program: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.

Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights

 

#4: Historical Figures Scavenger Hunt at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Sunday, February 14^th and Monday, February 15^th CMOM is having a live scavenger hunt! Search for historical figures, presidents from our past, first ladies and more, all in costume! Note, the museum is normally closed Mondays, but open for Presidents Day. To see more, click here.

Need to Know:

Ticket pricing: Children and Adults – $12, under 12 months free

Hours for scavenger hunt: 10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (museum closes at 5:00)

The Tisch Building, 212 West 83^rd Street