Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Built To Amaze - Prudential Center
February 27, 2013 - Newark
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the 143rd exhilarating edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Elephants, tigers, acrobats, and aerialists join together from across the globe for one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills by what is surely the most famous circus on earth.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Built To Amaze - Prudential Center
February 28, 2013 - Newark
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the 143rd exhilarating edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Elephants, tigers, acrobats, and aerialists join together from across the globe for one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills by what is surely the most famous circus on earth.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Built To Amaze - Prudential Center
March 01, 2013 - Newark
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the 143rd exhilarating edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Elephants, tigers, acrobats, and aerialists join together from across the globe for one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills by what is surely the most famous circus on earth.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Built To Amaze - Prudential Center
March 02, 2013 - Newark
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the 143rd exhilarating edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Elephants, tigers, acrobats, and aerialists join together from across the globe for one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills by what is surely the most famous circus on earth.
FIAF Family Saturdays - French Institute Alliance Française
March 02, 2013 - Upper East Side
Have fun en français and discover the richness of French cultures and language through inspiring performances and hands-on activities.
Here's more from the press release:
FIAF Family Members save $3 per ticket on all Family Saturdays ticketed events.
All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Haskell Library
Open House & Story Time
Saturday, March 2, from 3–4:30pm
Ages 3–6
Explore the Library’s kids’ collection and enjoy story time and arts and crafts in French from 3:30–4:15pm.
Concert & Fashion Workshop
with Domitille & Astrazz Duo
Saturday, March 2 at 3:15pm
Ages 4 & up
In French
Accompanied by the Parisian Jazz duo Astrazz, French singer and stylist Domitille sings classic poems by Maurice Carême. Following the concert, children will create their own designs inspired by the music and poems.
Concert
Percussions Claviers de Lyon
Saturday, March 2 at 7pm
Ages 7 & up
In English
Enter the magical world of Charles Perrault, father of the modern fairytale, in this inventive concert by the internationally renowned Percussions Claviers de Lyon.
With marimbas, vibraphones, xylophones, and a virtual 3-D narrator, this quintet re-imagines composer Maurice Ravel’s piano duet, Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), based on stories by Perrault. Coupled with gorgeous projections, this performance will captivate audiences of all ages.
French Children's Book Sale
Saturday, March 2, from 10am–6pm
Discover unique children's books in French for all ages and levels. Buy the perfect holiday gift for the young Francophiles in your life!
In partnership with the online library, French Media Resources.
Kids Food Festival - Bryant Park
March 02, 2013 - Midtown
It's no secret that New York City is a hotspot for foodies and health gurus alike, but thanks to the Kids Food Festival, now even the youngest city dwellers can get in on the action. Presented in partnership with Cooking Light magazine, The Creative Kitchen, James Beard Foundation, and Citi Pond at Bryant Park, the festival aims to educate families about making balanced food choices through fun and flavorful activities, and the two-day extravaganza offers a multitude of workshops and hands-on events that will entice the whole family. Entertainment includes free performances from Karma Kids Yoga, Yo Gabba Gabba, Baby Loves Disco, The Dirty Sock Funtime Band, Little Club Heads, and more, and workshops will be led by a variety of hosts including celebrity chefs Grayson Schmitz, Candice Kumai, and Jehangir Mehta. The ultimate goal of the festival is to help establish wholesome lifelong habits, while working to avert childhood obesity – a portion of the proceeds from the event even go to Food Corps, a charity that strives to give all youth an enduring relationship with healthy food.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Built To Amaze - Prudential Center
March 03, 2013 - Newark
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the 143rd exhilarating edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Elephants, tigers, acrobats, and aerialists join together from across the globe for one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills by what is surely the most famous circus on earth.
Kids Food Festival - Bryant Park
March 03, 2013 - Midtown
It's no secret that New York City is a hotspot for foodies and health gurus alike, but thanks to the Kids Food Festival, now even the youngest city dwellers can get in on the action. Presented in partnership with Cooking Light magazine, The Creative Kitchen, James Beard Foundation, and Citi Pond at Bryant Park, the festival aims to educate families about making balanced food choices through fun and flavorful activities, and the two-day extravaganza offers a multitude of workshops and hands-on events that will entice the whole family. Entertainment includes free performances from Karma Kids Yoga, Yo Gabba Gabba, Baby Loves Disco, The Dirty Sock Funtime Band, Little Club Heads, and more, and workshops will be led by a variety of hosts including celebrity chefs Grayson Schmitz, Candice Kumai, and Jehangir Mehta. The ultimate goal of the festival is to help establish wholesome lifelong habits, while working to avert childhood obesity ? a portion of the proceeds from the event even go to Food Corps, a charity that strives to give all youth an enduring relationship with healthy food.
See what street fairs, holiday festivals, cultural parades, and other celebrations are happening in Manhattan this week of February 25. Get all the details on these fairs and festivals, including dates, start time, location, and information on special events or activities for kids and families. Most of these events are free. Whether you live in Manhattan or just plan on visiting this week, these fairs and festivals offer inexpensive fun and entertainment for the whole family. To see more free and low-cost upcoming events for kids and families in Manhattan, check out our 
