Downtown Dance Factory, 291 Broadway, presents another of its free StoryDance events for children 1 to 4 years old. The 45-minute free class takes place on Monday, Dec. 4, at 10pm and features dance fun, storytime, games and activities, and a performance by a ballerina. RSVP here or call 212-962-1800.
A Fun Family Photo Walk Through Tribeca will give kids and their parents a chance to learn better picture taking skills while seeing the neighborhood—even if it’s their own—through fresh eyes. Experts from the American Photographic Artists New York (APA-NY) will be on hand to provide camera and smartphone tips on fundamentals like composition, the use of light and shadow, and how to think creatively about the subjects around us. The free event takes place Sat., Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 pm. Meet at Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White St. RSVP here. The photo walk is part of APA-NY’s 2nd Annual Soho Week, a juried photography exhibit at Soho Photo Gallery, December 5-10. (Photo by Carl Glassman)
Native Art MarketMore than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists will show their work at this annual event at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Visitors can meet Indigenous artists and purchase handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture. Live acoustic guitar by Jesse Alan Horn and DJ Jonray. Sat. and Sun, Dec. 2–3, 10am–5pm at the Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green. Buffalo horn belt, 2018, by Kevin Pourier and Valerie Pourier
A roller rink at the Oculus will be open from Fri., Nov. 24 through January 2024. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 10:pm, with the last admission at 9pm. Ticket prices start at $30 for adults and $25 for ages 8-18. Tickets will include 45 minutes of skate time and a one hour rental of roller skates. Click here for holiday hours and tickets.
November Community Board 1 Calendar Thames Street Pedestrian Plaza; new building on Walker Street; migrant shelters, Downtown cannabis shop application. Clickhere for all meeting agendas.
Gingerbread Decorating for the Family PS150's 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party,will take place at the school at 28-42 Trinity Place. The two sessions on Dec, 2 are from 10am - 12pm and 2 - 4pm. $90 per family. Ticket includes one gingerbread horse kit and warm drinks and light refreshments. Click here for tickets.
Bulb-Planting DayThe Friends of Finn Square Park are holding a Bulb-Planting Day on Sat., Dec. 2, 11am-1pm (rain date Dec. 3). Everyone is welcome to come and help. Gloves, tools and doughnuts will be provided. Finn Square is the traffic triangle at the intersection of West Broadway and Franklin Street.