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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host its annual “Kids Week” from Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 26. During “Kids Week,” children will have the opportunity to participate in dozens of fun, educational and interactive activities while they are on vacation during Presidents’ Week. This year’s “Kids Week” programming partners include the Ringling Brothers, New York Rangers, Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, United States Tennis Association (USTA), Broadway’s Anything Goes, Godspell, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Sister Act, Off-Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet, Puppetry Arts Theatre, Jenkinson’s Aquarium and more. This year’s special events include: Saturday, February 18: Circus Weekend. Guest performances by Ringling Brothers at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Kids can enjoy the Circus Zone – where they can learn to juggle and spin plates – throughout the day. Sunday, February 19: Circus Weekend. Guest performances by Ringling Brothers at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Kids can enjoy the Circus Zone – where they can learn to juggle and spin plates – throughout the day while stilt walkers from Bond Street Theater will roam throughout the museum. Monday, February 20: Space & Aviation Day. Kids can witness special flight demonstrations with live hawks, owls, ravens and more at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm from the Talons! Birds of Prey Experience. Guests can also get potato-ized! Animation artists from Little Airplane Productions, the producers of the hit Disney Junior TV show and Facebook phenomenon Small Potatoes, will be on hand throughout the day to turn your family into Small Potatoes characters, suitable for framing! Appearances from the 501st Legion and Empire City Garrison STAR WARS characters throughout the day. Aviation themed tours in the Hanger decks with Museum tour guides will also be available all day. Tuesday, February 21: Broadway Performance Day. Guest performances by Broadway shows Anything Goes, Godspell, Rock of Ages, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Sister Act starting at 12:00 pm. Performance by Off-Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet at 2:00 pm. Interactive displays and activities throughout the day. Wednesday, February 22: Puppet Day. Guest performances by Puppetry Arts Theatre from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; arts and crafts, face painting and puppet-making activities throughout the day. Thursday, February 23: Sports and Recreation Day. Special appearances and activities from the NY Rangers, Knicks and Liberty street teams from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. United States Tennis Association activities, interactive games at the Coca Cola Sports Zone and demonstrations from the US Army throughout the day. Friday, February 24: Birthday Party Day. Guest performances by Voca People at 12:00 pm, the Bari Koral Family Band at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, and the Gazillion Bubbles Show at 3:00 pm. Special "kids talk" tours will be given in the Intrepid Kitchen and a Coca Cola Bear Bounce will be available throughout the day. Saturday, February 25: Science Weekend. Jenkinson’s Aquarium presentations with a live penguin at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Performances by Central Park Theater Company at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Live reptile displays will take place throughout the day including a stage appearance from a live alligator. Sunday, February 26: Science Weekend. Performances by Central Park Theater Company at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Live reptile displays will take place throughout the day including a stage appearance from a live alligator. In addition to the special events and appearances, staff of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Education Department will lead interactive, education demonstrations throughout each day. *Dates and times are subject to change. For the most updated information, please visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.* Intrepid Photos from past years Details for Fleet Week 2012 to come as we get closer to that month. Fleet Week 2011 -
Visit this page for more in-depth details regarding ALL Fleet Week Events The following is as it pertains directly to the Intrepid. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy and Fleet Week Committee, celebrates the 24th annual Fleet Week, to be held from May 25 – May 30, 2011. Fleet Week is America’s premier tribute and “thank you” to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. Many fan-favorite Fleet Week activities will be held at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue, Manhattan). This year’s special events and performances include: Wednesday, May 25: Watch a parade of ships sail the Hudson River carrying visiting members of the Armed Forces from Intrepid’s flight deck or the end of Pier 86 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Thursday, May 26: Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 3:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Friday, May 27: Cast members from current Broadway shows “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” “Catch Me if You Can,” “Jersey Boys,” “Chicago,” “Mamma Mia,” “Wonderland” and “Rock of Ages” will perform from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Members of the cast of “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” will perform at 2:30 pm. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. At 7:30 pm, the Intrepid Summer Movie Series kicks off its series of free public film screenings on the flight deck with a screening of the classic film Top Gun. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring food and beverages to the screening, however alcohol is not permitted. Saturday, May 28: Cast members from the Broadway musical “Wicked” will perform at 11:30 am. The Manhattan Dolls, a singing trio, will perform at 4:00 pm. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. The performance honors those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom and occurs during NYC's annual Fleet Week, May 25th - 30th, 2011. “Homecoming” focuses on the families affected by the war, both at home and far away. Sunday, May 29: Visiting members of the Armed Forces will compete in tug of war from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. George Gee Swing Band perform at 5:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Monday, May 30: The annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony at 11:00 am and will include the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag on Intrepid’s flight deck, the playing of Taps, a ceremonial wreath laying, 3-volley rifle salute and a military flyover. Free with price of admission to the museum. The U.S. Coast Guard search & rescue team will host a demonstration at 2:00 pm. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm, entrance on Pier 86. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Museum is open from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. |
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