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Grab & Go Planner: Enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Check Out All the Great Activities Taking Place Around Town this Weekend!


Kids Yoga
October 8, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
BambooMoves, Forest Hills
Kids of all ages are invited to stretch and learn the fundamentals of yoga at this great kids class. Moms and dads can also enjoy an adults only session in the studio at the same time. Visit Bamboomoves.

3D Theater Presentation: Tornado Alley
October 8 & October 9, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows
Kids ages 6 and up are invited to witness the birth of a tornado at this exciting screening.  Get all the details at Tornado Alley.

The Sixth Annual Book Fair Expo
October 9, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows
The museum will assemble a distinguished group of Latino authors and artists from all over the world to present music, theatre, literary readings and book signings. Learn more about the expo at Queens Museum of Art

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
October 9, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with great hands-on activities which explore the numerous ways in which Central and Latin American people have contributed to science, astronomy, food and architecture.  Families can enjoy planetarium shows, mask-making, dance and musical performances and much more. Check all the wide variety of activities at
Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

Chix 6
October 8, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. & October 9, 3:00 p.m.
Queens Theater in the Park
Earning strong praise from critics, Chix 6, comes to the Queens Theater all month.  Starring Queens native, Lourds Lane, the story tells the struggles of one young woman’s journey to find inner strength as told by her unique indie rock styles. Learn more at Chix 6.

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