I Spy
Active Kidz, 200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, offers its newest attraction the Eye Play interactive floor, which has 30
exciting games for players. Also be sure to check out the calendar at www.activekidzlongisland.com for Open Play session dates and times.

Big Entertainment
The Big Apple Circus returns to Cunningham Park in Queens for its 34th season. No seat is more than 50 feet
from the ring at the show, running May 22-June 17. View jugglers, acrobats, a balancing act and other feats. Order tickets at www.bigapplecircus.org.

Aid for Autism
Help the Queens Museum of Art raise funds and awareness for autism by purchasing a ticket to the New York
Mets Autism Awareness Day 2012. Tickets bought via the museum result in a rebate from the Mets to support
its Autism Initiatives programs for children and adults. Also get reserved seating, early entry, and an invite to a
pre-game party that includes equine and art therapy. Visit www.queensmuseum.org for details.

Curious Cartoons
Participants ages 10 and older enjoy the Animated Flipbooks workshop at the Museum of the Moving Image,
36-01 35th Ave., Astoria. The May 5 workshop takes place at 3pm and includes the chance to create a video
flipbook with animation and live-action images. For additional information, see www.movingimage.us.

Green is Great
The Central YM&YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, offers Master Composters at the Green for Queens Earth Day Fair on May 6, 1-4pm. The free event teaches attendees how to help the planet. Head to www.cqy.org for details.

Fun Farm
On May 6, 11am-4pm, it’s time for Celebrate Queens Farm at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. Learn about farm life through demonstrations and tours. Take home some vegetable seedlings, relax with live music,
hop on a hayride and delight in snacks from food trucks. Questions? Dial (718)347-3276.

Pleasing Parents
Parenthood has its perks and one of them is the Mamas Expo on May 5 at the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Queens. Presented by NYSCI and the Mamas Network, the exposition welcomes parents of children ages 6 and younger to check out hands-on activities, product demonstrations, workshops, giveaways and
other delights. Get the full scoop at www.nysci.org.

Boisterous Ballet
Angelina Ballerina The Musical comes to On Stage at Kingsborough on May 20, 3pm. Families jive and groove
along as the title character and her crew dance around the stage. Tickets to the show at 2001 Oriental Boulevard in Brooklyn are available at www.onstageatkingsborough.org.

Spring in the Air
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., lightens things up during When I Grow Up Weekend. Starting May 20, celebrate growth, learn about animal life cycles, discover how to be a world explorer
and create crafts. Find a complete schedule of activities at www.brooklynkids.org.

Fresh Flowers
Flushing’s Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main St. presents the NYC Wildflower Week Native Gardens Tour on May 19 at 1pm. Free with admission, the tour covers native plants blooming in the woods and perennial
gardens, as well as the Green Roof. See www.queensbotanical.org for information about this and other programs.

Rachel Kalina is an associate editor.