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Grab and Go Kids Planner!

Spend Some Quality time with the family at events this weekend.

If you are looking for a terrific way to go green this weekend in the Gardens is holding their second annual Earth Day Fair!  Families and kids of all ages will be able to participate in green crafts, a book exchange (bring two gently used books), screen a kid-friendly film about urban agriculture,  hear the P.S. 101 chorus, enjoy delicious homemade and healthy treats, exercise in the bouncy tent and much more!  Free event.  April 30, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Two Russell Place

Got a gearhead in the family? Head on over to the 32nd Annual Antique Road Show at the Queens County Farm. Members of the NY Antique Auto Club will be exhibiting their magnificent cars on the farms ground along with tons of auto memorabilia.  The farms famous historic houses, hayrides and food carts will also be open.  May 1, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Adults, $5.00/Kids $2. 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park.  For more information visit Antique Road Show.

If you have a teenager into video games, check out The Museum of the Moving Image’s screening of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. This documentary follows two master champions of the Donkey Kong arcade cabinet as they battle it out for the title of champ. Rated PG-13.  April 30, 12:30 p.m.  For more information visit The King of Kong.  Free with museum admission. 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria

Children’s Day/Book Day at the will celebrate the importance of literacy for children of all languages and cultural backgrounds.  A special cuddle-up time will be presented for babies & toddlers in Farsi.  Free event.  For more information visit  Farsi Story Time. 108-19 71st Avenue.  

How about a movie? Sit back, relax and enjoy the toe-tapping energy of Rio!  Rated G, and starring Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, and Jamie Foxx, this colorful tale set in Brazil tells the story of a rare bird as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to find friendship and love.  The whole family will love this sweet animated comedy.  For more information and local showtimes visit Rio!

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