Grab and Go Kids Planner!

Start the weekend early and bring the kids to the Japanese Cuddle-Up Story Time at the Forest Hills Library, an early literacy program for babies and toddlers conducted in Japanese by parents & caregivers.

The story time includes great books, rhymes, and songs with active participation from parents encouraged.  Friday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. Visit Forest Hills Library for more information.

Hit the New York Hall of Science for Sid the Science Kid Family Day.  Meet and take a photo with Sid, enjoy hands on activities including fab lab investigations, explore insects, check out cool machines and see Sid and his friends in action in your favorite episodes.

 All activities are free with NYSCI admission. March 5, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  For more information visit Sid the Science Kid.  47-01 111th Street

Sea Lion Feedings at the Queens Zoo!  Whether they’re high-fiving their keepers, showing off their dives, or catching fish on the fly, these aquatic acrobats love to impress a crowd. These three daily feedings are one of the zoos most popular attractions and will delight kids of all ages. 

While the sea lions chow down, zookeepers demonstrate how they check the animals’ health and give other routine care.  Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6: 11:15 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m. Visit Sea Lion Exhibit.  53-51 111th Street in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

The classic kids favorite Annie comes to the Theatre by the Bay from March 5 through March 27.  With a cast of over 50 performers, the whole family will enjoy favorite songs including “Tomorrow” and “Maybe.” Saturday March 5, 12, 26 at 8:30 pm and Sundays March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3 pm at Bay Terrace Jewish Center in Bayside. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors 62 and older and children 12 and under. Call 718-428-6363 for tickets.  Visit: Annie in Queens
13-00 209 Street, Bayside.

The St. Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre has brought Russian ballet to international audiences for more than 40 years. This peerless troupe returns to Queens Theatre in the Park, gracing the stage with group works, solos and pas de deux from classic ballets.

This year, the company will introduce “Kingdom of the Shades,” a QTP premiere. An unforgettable showcase of the best Russian Classical Ballet training and tradition!  Saturday March 5 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Visit Queens Theatre.  Flushing Meadows Corona Park.