On Wednesday evening, December 14, 2011, The Jewish Museum will present its seventeenth annual Family Hanukkah Party from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This special event, which benefits The Jewish Museum, will include many activities especially suited for grandparents, parents, and children up to age 10. This year’s party celebrates the joys of winter, inspired by the current exhibition, The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats. Party attendees will enjoy: performances by The Maccabeats; Hanukkah Shows by Applause Theatrical Workshop; balloon art by The Mad Hatters and The Ballooniac; family photos by Sarah Merians Photography; Hanukkah Hairdos by Cozy’s Cuts for Kids; storytelling, and a buffet dinner and dessert. Arts and crafts workshops throughout the Museum will round out the event.
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Every first Sunday of the month, the Autry celebrates American Indian culture with stories from American Indian authors and illustrators, special docent-led family tours, live American Indian music, and a special American Indian cultural presentation from John Bradley (Comanche/Cherokee), a nationally recognized artist in basketry and traditional arts. This winter, Bradley will share traditional American Indian games from the Plains to California. Families will learn about the history and role of games in American Indian life, join together in a game, then make game pieces to take home and enjoy with family and friends.
On New Year’s Day, bring the whole family to learn more about American Indian cultures, with storytelling, music, traditional and contemporary games, hands-on learnin ... 
A Russian New Year’s Children’s Party
“YOLKA 2012″
There will be a performance of the Russian folk tale “Frosty” (Morozko), by the GOLDEN ROOSTER ENSEMBLE, (Director Irina Zagornova), with THE BRIGHTON BALLET, (Director Irina Roisen), including songs commentary in English and Russian.
This event is intended for families with children 4 – 10 years of age and all children will receive appropriate holiday gifts.
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: The General Consulate of the Russian Federation
9 East 91st street, New York, NY
Admission: $25 Per Person (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
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Celebrate Korean New Year (Sŏllal) with a day of fun-filled family activities at The Korea Society! Enjoy storytelling and show respect for elders with the New Year’s bow (sebae). Play traditional games such as tuhonori (similar to horseshoes), join a dance and sing-a-long, create kites, masks, and other crafts, and sample tasty Korean treats! Unforgettable memories await your family at The Korea Society.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Session I: 1 PM
Session II: 3 PM
Members:
$25 per family of 3-5 ($5 each additional family member)
$10 for individuals
Non-members:
$30 per family of 3-5 ($5 each additional family member)
$15 for individuals
Where: The Korea Society
950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor, NY
To register, please contact Luz MacManus or 212-759-7525 ext. 309.
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Since 1984, the heritage of American Indians has been celebrated in Denver every year at the Denver March Powwow, one of the largest events of its kind in the country. The Powwow features more than 1,600 dancers from close to 100 tribes from 38 states and three Canadian provinces. The three-day event in the Denver Coliseum is packed with singing, dancing, storytelling, food, art and more, ensuring a wonderful experience for everyone.
When: March 23 – 25, 2012
Where: Denver Coliseum
4600 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216
For more info click here.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with art activities, tours, storytelling, and music and dance performances. Suggested donation $5 per family. For more information, visit http://mag.rochester.edu/
When: Sunday, May 6, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY
Join us for Asia Society Texas Center’s first Family Day in its new home. Adults and children of all ages can learn about Japanese culture through a range of activities. These include art gallery tours, calligraphy and origami classes, storytelling, fan-painting, and more.
Schedule
Family Art Hunt
1 – 4 pm
Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall and Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery
(Information available at Information and Visitor Services Desk)
Art Gallery Tour
1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery
Calligraphy
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Origami
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Paint Your Own Fan
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Setsubun Masks
1 – 4 pm
Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center
Tanabata Streamers
1 – 4 pm
Main Entrance
Kamishibai ... 
Japan’s famous Tanabata legends, Hikoboshi and Orihime, are introduced through a variety of forms of storytelling including Kamishibai. As a part of Tanabata tradition, participants learn how to make various, fun paper ornaments and their own tanzaku, thin paper strips for writing wishes, to decorate bamboo branches.
Recommended for children ages 3-10 and accompanying adults.
When: Sunday, July 15, 2012
Time: 2 PM
Where: Japan Society,
333 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
Tickets: $12/$5 Japan Society members; children ages 2 or under free.
Members may purchase tickets for family at the discounted price.
Buy tickets online or call the Japan Society Box Office at (212) 715-1258, Mon. – Fri. 11 am – 6 pm, & weekends during gallery exhibitions 11 am – 5 pm.
Spa ... 
Last year, more than 190,000 people visited downtown Richmond’s riverfront to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance traditional crafts, storytelling and food. The Richmond Folk Festival has become one of Virginia’s largest and most-loved events of the year and has been voted as the best musical festival in Richmond, 2 years running. The 2012 Festival will bring a new and similarly amazing list of performers, artists and exhibitors.
When: October 12-14, 2012
Time: Friday, October 14, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday, October 15, Noon – 10:30 PM
Sunday, October 16, Noon – 6:00 PM
Where: Downtown Richmond, River Front, Virginia.
Admission: The Richmond Folk Festival is a FREE event – you can enjoy the performances, the Richmond Tim ... 
