#KidsCorner | Double Dutch, cats, circus fun, and tree-hugging
BY QEDC It's In Queens
Try to keep up with Stan’s Pepper Steppers at the 37th Annual Spring Double Dutch Tournament at Sorrentino Recreation Center, 1848 Cornaga Ave., Far Rockaway, on Saturday, April 29. Arrive no later than 10 am to register.
Circus performances, a beer tent, and at least 15 local artisan vendors will be at the New Amsterdam Festival at the Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, on April 29 and April 30, from 11 am to 9 pm. Youngsters will be able to enjoy lawn games, human foosball, interactive art, live painting, hula hoops, and tulips.
Kedi Cats follows these finicky furry creatures through the streets of Istanbul. For thousands of years, felines have roamed freely around the capital city of Turkey. Watch this cute, fascinating documentary at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, on April 29, 2 pm and 4 pm, or April 30, 2 pm and 6:30 pm.
Help plant a ceremonial tree and enjoy nature-loving festivities during Arbor Fest at the Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, on April 30, from 11 am to 5pm. Enjoy live music and performances, arts, crafts, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. Admission is $10 for adults and seniors and $8 for children. Parking is $10.
UniverSoul Circus is at Roy Wilkins Park, 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, until May 7. Prepare to be amazed with entertaining acts from around the world, motorcycle stunts, YouTube sensation Fresh the Clowns, camels, elephants, and zebras.
Plan ahead for Flushing’s First Spring Community Festival on May 6 from 10 am to 5 pm at Weeping Beech Park, Bowne Street and 37th Avenue, Flushing. Celebrate the neighborhood’s rich history with hands on demonstrations, educational programming, and fun for the whole family.
Visit Macaroni Kid for a list a full list of upcoming family events, giveaways and discounts.
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