Ponyo Screening at Lenfest Kids: H2O
Sep 21, 2019 @ 11:00 am– 1:00 pm
Columbia University: Lenfest Center for the Arts
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Celebrates Columbia’s Year of Water with a series of aquatic-themed family films. This week see Ponyo, directed by the legendary Studio Ghibli animator Hayao Miyazaki. Inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson story The Little Mermaid, Miyazaki’s film tells the story of a young goldfish princess and the balance between the earth and the sea. The English dub features voice acting by Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, and Tina Fey. Screenings at 11 am and 3 pm. Recommended for ages 5+.
Pride Family Day
Visit the Cathedral Close for an ice cream social, resource fair, activities & games plus a performance by the Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band.
The columns and arches of the largest Cathedral in the world are illuminated in all the colors of the rainbow to celebrate the diverse community.
Explore soaring architecture and rotating…
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Young Urban Planners: Playground Adventure
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Happening weekly at different playgrounds throughout…
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Family Fun Day at Frederick Douglass Playground
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more.
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Discovery Walks for Families: The North Woods
Learn about the design of the largest of the Park’s woodlands, a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City, and how the plants and trees contribute to the health of an urban woodland community. Includes hands-on exploration and guided activities in a complementary Discovery Journal.
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