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Astronomy — The wonders of the universe are ready to be discovered and New York City parks are the
perfect place to stargaze and explore the night sky. Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar
system, discussing the science, history and folklore of the universe.
When: Saturday, Dec. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Totten, North Loop, Bayside
Cost: Free
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Little Makers: Gingerbread House Engineering — Design and create the most delicious mini gingerbread
house on the block.
When: Sunday, Dec. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona
Cost: $9 per child, plus NYSCI admission
13. Ornaments of the Season — In celebration
of winter break and the upcoming holidays,
participants are invited to create decorative
ornaments. Families will be able to
choose from many design options representative
of the winter holiday of their choice.
All groups can participate.
When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Museum, New York City
Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Cost: Free
MONDAY, DEC. 24
14 Fun & Games — Come play games
at Corona Library! There will be
different games each week. All ages are welcome.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library Corona Branch,
38-23 104 St., Corona
Cost: Free
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
15 Black History Concert: Lyn
Lockamy — Please join us for
an exciting concert sponsored by the
Friends of Kew Garden Hills and Rory
Lancman. The very talented and professional
singer Lyn Lockamy will be performing in
observance of Black History Month.
When: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Queens Library Kew Gardens Branch,
72-33 Vleigh Pl., Flushing
Cost: Free
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26
16 Kids Week: Nature Exploration
Hike for Kids — The natural world
is the best playground in New York City.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike
through the wonders of Alley Pond Park.
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Alley Pond Park Adventure Center
Cost: Free
17 Holiday Open House — Warm up
by the fireplaces of the decorated
Adriance Farmhouse at this celebrated
annual event. Take a tour of this historic
landmark and enjoy children’s crafts and
hot mulled cider throughout the afternoon.
When: noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum,
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park.
Cost: Free
18 “Howl’s Moving Castle
Screening” — Dir. Hayao Miyazaki.
2005, 119 mins. DCP. Dubbed in English.
Featuring the voices of Christian Bale, Jean
Simmons, Emily Mortimer, Lauren Bacall.
Loosely based on Diana Wynn Jones’s novel,
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki created a
world filled with witches and curses where
a young woman, Sophie, is turned into an
old woman by a curse and a castle has legs!
Sophie meets Howl, a wizard who is also
cursed, and his castle filled with an odd
assortment of friends that become family.
Together they must try to undo their curses
and find self-acceptance. Recommended
for ages 8+.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01
35 Ave., Astoria
Cost: Free
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