Celebrate Kwanzaa
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
9:45am - 12:15pm
1:45pm - 4:15pm
Upcoming Special Programs:
Learn the traditions and stories behind Kwanzaa in a fun, interactive puppetry and video performance by Nguzo Babies on Tuesday, December 26. Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Snow Days every day in December at CMA!
Session A Schedule:
9:45am
Jane's Innovation Station: Sockefeller Plaza
Pull on your favorite pair of socks and go skating at Sockefeller Plaza! Complete with lights and decor, this family favorite will get you and your little one into the holiday spirit.
9:45am
Science Bar: How Do Penguins Stay Dry?
Learn a bit about the seasons, how we read and measure the temperature, and how penguins stay warm!
9:45am
Art Studio: Solstice Art
Brrr... Keep yourself warm on these snow days as you make your own mittens and foldable snowmen!
10:00am
Storytime: The Snow Dancer & Snow Ball Fight!
Jump into a snowball fight on-stage with a special CMA reading of The Snow Dancer!
10:00am
Art Studio: Artsy Monday
except on December 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31Artsy Mondays connect artists ages 5 and younger with creative facilitated art projects. Every weekday from 10 am-12 pm head to the Art Studio for hands-on facilitated programs for babies, toddlers and pre-kinder kids.
10:00am
Art Studio: Tinkerin' Tuesday
except on December 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31Tinkerin' Tuesdays offer facilitated tinkering projects that promote object play, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving and fun! Every weekday from 10 am-12 pm head to the Art Studio for hands-on facilitated programs for babies, toddlers and pre-kinder kids.
10:00am
Art Studio: Messy Thursday
except on December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31Messy Thursdays let kids cut loose and make a mess while building motor and social skills. Every weekday from 10 am-12 pm head to the Art Studio for hands-on facilitated programs for babies, toddlers and pre-kinder kids.
10:00am
Art Studio: Jam Session Friday
except on December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31Jam Session Fridays provides facilitated musical fun for kids ages 5 and under. Every weekday from 10 am-12 pm head to the Art Studio for hands-on facilitated programs for babies, toddlers and pre-kinder kids.
11:00am
Nguzo Babies Performance
Learn the traditions and stories behind Kwanzaa in a fun, interactive puppetry and video performance.
12:00pm
Storytime: Winter: A Solstice Story
Light up the longest night with a group of animals as they celebrate the winter solstice in this special CMA storytime!
Session B Schedule:
1:45pm
Jane's Innovation Station: Sockefeller Plaza
Pull on your favorite pair of socks and go skating at Sockefeller Plaza! Complete with lights and decor, this family favorite will get you and your little one into the holiday spirit.
1:45pm
Science Bar: How Do Penguins Stay Dry?
Learn a bit about the seasons, how we read and measure the temperature, and how penguins stay warm!
1:45pm
Art Studio: Solstice Art
Brrr... Keep yourself warm on these snow days as you make your own mittens and foldable snowmen!
2:00pm
Storytime: The Snow Dancer & Snow Ball Fight!
Jump into a snowball fight on-stage with a special CMA reading of The Snow Dancer!
3:00pm
Nguzo Babies Performance
Learn the traditions and stories behind Kwanzaa in a fun, interactive puppetry and video performance.
4:00pm
Storytime: Winter: A Solstice Story
Light up the longest night with a group of animals as they celebrate the winter solstice in this special CMA storytime!