Grab & Go Kids Planner: Art And Nature!

Start the weekend early with Picture Book Story Time at the  Recommended for ages 3-6, kids will enjoy reading with friends and participating in a variety of activities.  Friday, March 18, 4 p.m.  For more information visit Picture Book Story Time.  108-19 71st Avenue, Forest Hills

Celebrate Purim at the .  This carnival will delight kids of all ages with great activities including a costume parade, face painting, moon bounces and much more!  Kosher pizza, popcorn and snow cones will be available for purchase.  Additionally, the carnival will offer prizes for winning costumes and good bags for all who attend.  $5 per child (over 2 years); $15 per family maximum.  Sunday, March 20, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  For more information visit Purim Carnival.  67-09 108 Street, Forest Hills

Have your kids expressed an interest in art? Then don’t miss out on Art in New York at the Forest Hills Library. Presented in conjunction with The Museum of Modern Art, a slide illustrated lecture will showcase some of the art world’s most iconic artists and their works including Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg and many more.  Free event.  Saturday, March 19, 2:30 p.m. Visit Art in NY for more information.  108-19 71st Avenue, Forest Hills

Join the MillionTreesNYC Street Care Workshop at the Queens Botanical Garden.  With over 400,000 new trees in NYC, they each need a little tender loving care from their community.  This free workshop with will teach you how to help improve the life of a street tree right in your own neighborhood.  Learn to make your own compost and receive a free watering kit and volunteer card when you make the pledge to adopt and care for a tree on your own street.  Register at milliontreesnyc@queensbotanicalgarden.com.  Sunday, March 20th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  For more information visit Tree Workshop. 43-50 Main Street, Flushing.

For the little musician in your life, check out Classic Hits for Kids: Meet the Composer at the Kupferberg Center.  Recommended for kids ages 6 - 12, the Center will unveil this years surprise composer and will hear selected works of from the worlds greatest classical superstar.  Saturday, March 19, 3 p.m.  For more information visit Classic Hits for Kids.  65-30 Kissena Blvd.