Pippi is a fresh retelling of the classic “Pippi Longstocking” tales by Astrid Lindgren, adapted by award winning playwright, Zakiyyah Alexander. Enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted Pippi as she overcomes bullies and burglars, all while fending off social conventions that threaten to prevent her friends from being creative. Reservation required. More info. Kids Club THIRTEEN is giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to “Pippi” in each of our newsletters through June. Sign up for the Kids E-Newsletter (top right column on this page) for more.

Translate Himalayan art into imaginative movement and sound inspired by yoga, Indian dance, and music. Children and adults explore art through their bodies, creating a balance of tranquility and excitement through breathing exercises and movement-based games while developing coordination, balance, visual literacy, and sense of rhythm. Drum Beats and Little Feet is a class for children ages three to five and their adult friends. Kids Club Thirteen members receive $2 off adult admission price. More info.

“Monkey King: A Story from China” brings to life one of the most popular stories in Chinese history, culture, art, religion and geography. Join the brave and clever Monkey King as he angers everyone with his mischievous behavior, then atones for his naughtiness by making an arduous journey across China to bring Buddhist scriptures back from India. Visitors of all ages experience this epic Chinese adventure as they make mischief, battle demons and work together to meet challenges. Kids Club members get $1 off admission price for up to four guests. More info.

Children join in story through song and movement then complete an art project in Tot Town. Kids Club Thirteen members receive $2 off general admission (limit of 5 people per group) More info.

Children of all ages and family members are invited to listen to stories selected from the Learning Center Library. Kids Club Thirteen members receive $2 off adult admission price with each paying child. More info.

Voices of Liberty at the Keeping History Center is a winner of a MUSE 2010 award! Experience this award-winning soundscape of inspiring stories of immigration-past and present-in a gallery with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty. Come add your family’s story too. Kids Club members receive 50% off adult, student and senior admission prices for up to two adults, students and seniors, when accompanied by a child 12 and under; 15% off in The Pickman Museum Shop. More info.

Visit the restored homes of two Eastern European Jewish families who lived in 97 Orchard Street at the turn of the 20th century, when the neighborhood was the most densely populated place on earth. See how the Levine family operated a garment factory in their own apartment, then pay a shiva (bereavement) call to the Rogarshevsky family as they mourn the loss of their father from the “tailors’ disease.” More info.

A planetarium presents a simulated display of the night sky that allows people to enjoy the wonder of the stars in a comfortable environment regardless of the time of day – or the weather! The Henry B. duPont III Planetarium at the Discovery Museum features a 10.1m domed ceiling, 121 seats, an array of slide and video projectors, a stereo surround sound system and at it’s heart the Spitz 512 Planetarium Projector. All of these systems combine to produce a unique experience. Each show involves a live 30 – 50 minute audiovisual feature that explores an astronomical topic from an angle that is occasionally humorous or quirky but always educational. Kids Club Thirteen members receive free admission for one child with each paying adult! More info.

On the first Saturday of every month, Huey, the Museum’s children’s mascot invites families and friends to share in an exciting day at the Heckscher! Families are invited to use his Family Gallery Guide and kid-friendly wall texts to explore the artwork on view and participate in a free hands-on art activity. Each month features a different, fun-filled project. More info.