The World's # 1 Pre-School Band Dances into town to celebrate 15 years with an all-new live concert tour. The Wiggles, the world's #1 Pre-School band, performed over 150 shows to more than 700,000 fans in 2005 in the United States alone. On stage, The Wiggles integrate their experience in early childhood education with creativity and interaction resulting in a dynamic combination of live action and audience participation - all with help from a variety of costumed characters. Fans can catch the Wiggles twice daily on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney Block.
Saturday, October 28 from noon to 3 p.m. The Shops At Atlas Park are featuring dancers, puppets, McGruff the Crime Dog and a pumpkin patch. Also performing Halloween-themed number is Dance and Beyond, a local dance troupe from 2.pm.-3.pm. McGruff the Crime Dog and his buddies from the 104 Precinct will be at the Shop from 11:30p.m.-1p.m. to talk to kids about Halloween safety. Janice Buckner will also be at the Shops that day from 1p.m.-2p.m., entertaining shoppers with a puppet show and costume parade. In addition, kids can enjoy free pony rides around Ellipse Park. They will be available from noon to 3p.m. for children 3-12 years old. Mom and dad need not worry because trained staff accompanies children on foot during the ride. Location is 8000 Cooper Avenue at 80 Street Glendale, NY. 718-326-3300. www.theshopsatatlaspark.com.
Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Howard Beach Library presents Toddler Time for Fall & Picture Book and Craft. Toddler Time for Fall is a six-session program for ages 3-5 years for 30 minutes each Wednesday. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. Picture Book and Craft will begin at 1:30 p.m. It's a weekly 45-minute sessions of songs, stories, and crafts for Pre-K ages to 2:15 p.m. Pre-registration. Howard Beach Library is located at 92-06 156 Avenue. For more information call at 718-641-7086.
Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., North Forest Park Library presents Toddler Time & Picture Book Time. Toddler Time begins at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers ages 2-3 will have fun with stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs, and simple crafts. 11:30 a.m. Picture Book time begins. Ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs, circle activities, and making crafts. North Forest Park Library is located at 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hill. For more information, call 718-261-5512.
Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Peninsula Library presents Pre-K Story Time. Stories, songs, and simple crafts for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers. Peninsula Library is located at 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard. For more information, call 718-634-1110.
Wednesday, November 1 at 1 p.m., Steinway Library presents Story Time. For ages 2 _ to 4 years old, who will enjoy weekly short stories, arts & crafts and movements. Pre-register at the Steinway Library, located at 21-45 31st Street, Long Island City. For more information, call 718-728-1965.
Thursday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Central Library presents Mother Goose Time & City Sticks with Freddy Dugard. Mother Goose Time will begin at 10:30 a.m., 30-minute, drop-in, “lap sit” story time for babies ages 6-17 months Activities will include finger plays, songs, stories. City Sticks with Freddy Dugard will begin at 4 p.m. This introduction to drum workshop with a professional drummer will teach kids various rhythms, beats, music notes and percussion sounds and exhibit their new skills in a performance. Pre-registration. Funded by the Wallace Foundation. Active participation is encouraged. Central Library, Level C, Area A. Central Library is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
Thursday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m., McGoldrick Library presents The Color of Critters. Why do animals have so many different colors? The Queens Zoo explains to ages 6-9 as they play the “to eat or not to eat” and explore how colors like orange and yellow help an animal to survive. What do colors like green and brown do? Touch a peacock's feathers and create a “camouflage” craft. McGoldrick Library is located at 155-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing. For more information, call 718-461-1616.
Friday, November 3 at 11 a.m., Sunnyside Library presents a 45-minute story time with more advanced stories, songs, rhymes, and simple crafts. For ages 3 1/2 to 5. Pre-registration. Sunnyside Library is located at 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue in Long Island City. For more information, call 718-784-3303.
