EVENTS 2026
MARCH
Sunday, March 15, 3–3:45pm. Magic Show with R David Robinson. For ages 4-7 but older okay, too. R. David will perform magic, then teach a trick. He is a NYC-based master magician and—actor, clown, and balloon twister— who has created children’s shows in the NYC-metropolitan area for decades. He was assistant to renowned magician David Copperfield and performs each year for the Morgan Library Christmas Show in NYC. He has created children’s shows in the NYC-metropolitan area for decades. $35 for one child and parent; $15 for each additional family member. Call or text the shop to register, and we will send you a payment link.
Recurring Events:
Every Third Wednesday 3-4pm: Buttercup Wednesdays Mom’s Group. Any age children, new moms and experienced. Text the night to register.
First Saturday of the month 11-11:45am: Mother Goose Storytime with Elisabeth. Nursery rhymes, songs, vintage story books, depending on the age of the children.
FEBRUARY
Thursday Feb 12—”Who Doesn’t Love a Handmade Valentine?”The crafts box is bursting with fun stuff to make to make a special card. Drop in any time after 1. Free will donation.
Saturday, February 14, 6pm. Send in the Clowns: A Poem Party for Valentine’s
Day. All ages. Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day by reading some love poems aloud.
Bring a refreshment to share if that works, invite your friends.
Midwinter Vacation Activities
—Wed Feb 18, 3pm–? The Hobbit Listening Party. 8+, and adults welcome, too—
to a terrific recording by a bunch of great actors. Bring your friends and have a
listen, please text to sign up by the night before.
—Friday, Feb 20—Sewing Circle, 3–4pm. 8+ or use your judgement. Kids create an
animal pillow with one of Heron Heath’s easy-to-use kits—choose
Churchill the Chatty Cat, Winnie the Wry Worm, Robert the Ornery E
Raccoon, or Purl the Fancy Tiger (new). 15.95. These are simple kits, ideal
for beginners or experienced looking for something new to make. Get
some friends together and don’t forget the boys—like cooking and all the
hand arts, sewing is a practical and pleasurable skill that is not the sole
province of females! Please purchase ahead to sign up, via phone or
email.
—CANCELLED DUE TO BLIZZARD, HOPING TO RESCHEDULE IN APRIL.
Sunday Feb 22, 3pm-4pm, Move Like You! A Movement Workshop for
Children with Lazuli Leith, for ages 5– 9, $25. During the session the children will
use movement to explore self-expression, connection with others, play, and
reaffirm the magic that can unfold when we...move like ourselves.
Lazuli Leith is a Nyack-based dance artist and elementary educator who received
her degree in dance and performance from Bennington College. Lazuli currently
works in Rockland County as an elementary school movement, games, and drama
teacher.
New! Buttercup Wednesdays Weekly Mom’s Group. Beginning Wednesday, February 19. Being together with other mothers— to share ideas, questions and concerns, info, solutions,
frustrations, laughter—can be so helpful at the beginning especially but all along the magnificent and ever-evolving journey of motherhood. All-age children are welcome. I’ll send a notice to you all when we fix on the time, then please text to sign up if you can.
Heads up for March, REGISTER SOON: Sunday, March 15, 3–3:45pm, Magic Show
with Master Magician R. David Robinson, ages 4–7. $35 for one child and one
parent; $15 for each additional family member. David will perform magic, then
teach the kids a trick. He is a consummate NYC performer and nice guy who has
worked for decades as an actor, clown, and balloon twister. He was assistant to
renowned magician David Copperfield and has created children’s shows in the NYC
metropolitan area for decades. Text or email to register. Older or a little younger
than the targeted age range is okay, too; if there are many requests from older kids
(or interest from adults who don’t have kids) we may schedule a second session or
two, so let us know.
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