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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Fun Filled Weekend!

Check out all the great events taking place right in our own backyard this weekend!

The Queens Theater in the Park presents the classic story of Charlotte’s Web.  Kids of all ages will enjoy this timeless tale exploring the unlikely friendship between Wilbur and Charlotte, a pig and a spider, as well as a cast of lovable farm animals.  Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  For more information visit Charlotte's Web. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Claire Shulman Playhouse

The New York Hall of Science presents Bubblemania!  If you have kids that are crazy about bubbles, comedy and great music, this show is sure to delight.  Watch bubbles burst into flames and much more as world famous “bubble-ologist”, Casey Carle, performs unimaginable bubble feats.  April 16 & April 17 at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. To learn more visit Bubblemania! Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Spring is in the air as the Queens County Farm Museum continues their annual children’s carnival this weekend!  In addition to the always popular petting zoo, kids will love the additional activities this weekend including carnival rides, hayrides and magic shows. Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. For additional information visit Farm Museum Carnival. 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks

If you have a child getting ready to begin the specialized high school admissions process, the is offering a free, practice SHSAT test with the Princeton Review.  Under timed testing conditions, students and parents will receive a detailed report highlighting practice scores and areas for improvement.  Preregistration required. April 16 at 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up visit SHSAT Test.  108-19 71st Avenue.

The Queens Museum of Art is running Free Drop in Workshops for Families, where kids and parents can participate in a unique, hands-on collage workshop deigned to help create some wild and wacky creatures.  Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m. - 4: 30 p.m.  To check it our visit Collage Workshop.  Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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