Sunday

May 19

By Time Out editors Wed May 15 2013

Drums Along the Hudson Photograph: Ron Greenfield

Sunday, May 19

Drums Along the Hudson

Critics choice
Free

Manhattan's only open-air powwow includes a performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, storytelling, international cuisine and craft projects. Stop by the environmental tent where families can learn about eco-appreciation. All ages.

Inwood Hill Park Indian Rd, at 218th St
Sun May 19

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American Museum of Natural History: "Whales: Giants of the Deep"

Milstein Science Series: Whales

Price band: 1/4

Adventurous kids can journey into a 45-foot life-size replica of a humpback whale, work on hands-on activites and meet scientists who will teach them about the more than 80 species of whales in the ocean. All ages.

American Museum of Natural History Central Park West, at 79th St, 10024
Sun May 19

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Frolic! Rock 'N' Roll Carnival

Price band: 1/4

Up-and-coming W-burg play space Frolic! presents an afternoon of carnival attractions, tasty grub and a performance by local kiddie rockers Tim and the Space Cadets—plus a storytime featuring Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers and a show by everyone's favorite trickster, Mario the Magician. Rock & roll face painting, tattoos for tykes, jugglers and more will keep all entertained. All ages.

Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, at North 11th St, 11211
Sun May 19

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Let the Colors Roar! Family Day for Jack Goldstein

Price band: 1/4

Little artists will explore the groundbreaking work of Jack Goldstein before experimenting with different painting techniques, creating an iridescent puppet character, listening to live music and watching shadow puppet performances. Ages 3 and up.

The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, at 92nd St, 10128
Sun May 19

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Mamapalooza

Critics choice
Free

This 10-year-old celebration on the Hudson is all about motherhood: Mamas are honored with music, live stand-up routines and lots of activities for little ones. Don't miss NYC-based kindie rocker Moey's Music Party as she leads the "Princess Revolution" (no damsels-in-distress allowed), or a chance to jump around in the Gymboree play tent. All ages.