Actividades especiales para ninos en New York!

Here are some great activities for kids in the month of May:

MAMITAS DAY!
You gotta love the title (it's so much spicier than Mother's Day!). This FREE event put on by Ballet Hispanico offers moms and their monos a variety of dance classes including salsa, Afro-Caribbean and Latin Ballroom, and even the opportunity for your budding artista to make you a gift at their arts and crafts station.
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 11 am to 3 pm (a day before the official Mamitas Day ;)
WHERE: Ballet Hispanico, 167 W. 89th St., Columbus/Amsterdam Aves, Manhattan
AGES: From 2 years through teens
PRICES: FREE!
MORE INFO: 212-362-6710, ballethispanico.org

VIVA PINOCHO!/A MEXICAN PINOCCHIO
and
RICITOS Y LOS 3 OSITOS/GOLDIELOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
and
LA MUELA DEL REY DE FARFAN/THE TOOTHACHE OF KING FARFAN
During the month of May Teatro SEA is offering two old chestnuts with a new spin, and a musical (zarzuela) from Spain. In the famous folktale about a wooden boy, Pinocho is a young Mexican immigrant trying to hold on to his cultural heritage after moving to the States; Goldielocks learns to take responsibility and say she's sorry; and a stubborn King learns to love and respect others.
WHEN: Various dates between May 8th and 29th
WHERE: Various locations in Manhattan
AGES: All
PRICES: Children 2-12, $12.50; under 2 free; adults $15
MORE INFO: sea-online.info

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO-TARGET SUPER SABADO
In addition to getting to explore the museum's collection free, there are special activities planned for families all day around the neighborhood.
WHEN: Saturday, May 15, 11 am to 6 pm
WHERE: Various locations near El Museo, 1230 Fifth Ave, E. 104/105 Sts, Manhattan
AGES: All
PRICES: FREE!
MORE INFO: 212-831-7272, elmuseo.org

TEATRO HUGO E INES
This Peruvian theater company uses nontraditional puppets to enact short stories. There's an evening performance on Friday, but on Saturday there's a workshop where kids will explore mime and create characters making funny shapes with their hands.
WHEN: Friday, May 28, 7 pm; Saturday, May 29, 1 pm
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd at Main St., Flushing, Queens
AGES: Old enough to sit through a theater performance (my guess)
PRICES: Children under 13, $8, adults, $12
MORE INFO: 718-463-7700, flushingtownhall.com

YOGA FOR KIDS EN ESPANOL!
The name says it all! Although their spring session just began, it's worth contacting them to see if you can still sign up; if not, find out about future sessions.
WHEN: May 1 to June 19
WHERE: 78 Reade St. at Church St., Manhattan
AGES: 18m to 6 years
PRICES: $125 for 6 week session
MORE INFO: bodyandmindbuilders.com

Please let me know of any other activities for kids that are in Spanish, Spanish and English, or of interest to Hispanics and hispanophiles.

Que gocen!