IDEAL AGE: 3+

Make Juneteenth Traditional Holiday Punch

Celebrate Junteenth all summer long by making a traditional red punch for this important American holiday.

Learning about cultures and traditions helps children develop a sense of identity and knowledge of the world around them. Asking guiding questions during collaborative projects like these are a great way to have discussions about important issues like history, equality, and freedom.

IDEAL AGE: 4+

Let’s Play Jegichagi! (제기차기)

Explore and play a traditional Korean game, Jegichagi.

Celebrating and learning about other cultures and celebrations increases children’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the world around them.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Pan-African Flag Design

Create the Pan-African flag with found objects from your home!

Asking guiding questions during collaborative projects leads to important discussions about the meaning of freedom to people who share differing backgrounds.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Callaloo Kids presents The Legend of the Golden Coquí

Enjoy a reading of The Legend of the Golden Coquí from Callaloo Kids and create a mystery painting with your own hidden rainforest frogs.

Children who learn more about our world’s wildlife develop a respect and understanding for what we can do to protect and care for the environment.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Around the World with Soul Science Lab from Lincoln Center’s #ConcertsForKids

Create your own passport to cruise the friendly skies and go around the world with the performance Soul Science Lab on Lincoln Center’s #ConcertsForKids.

Encouraging an appreciation for travel and a desire to learn about different cultures helps children gain awareness and appreciation for others at a young age.

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Speak and Sing in Japanese with CMOM!

Learn the names of different animals and their Japanese language onomatopoeias!

Your child is ready to learn any language from birth! Talking to your child in the language you are most comfortable using helps set the stage for future learning in any language!

IDEAL AGE: 5+

Strength and Power through Dance with KaNU Dance Theater

In celebration of Juneteenth, join the Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s partner KaNU Dance Theater from the exhibition Lets Dance! to learn the dance and history of Ibo -- a dance from Haiti.

Observing dance helps children understand dance as a form of expression in every culture. Children need adults to help them construct a positive sense of self and a respectful understanding of others in order to navigate and resist the harmful impact of prejudice and discrimination.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Colorful Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Celebrate “Eat Your Vegetables” Day with Gỏi cuốn, or the Vietnamese spring roll, a traditional vegetable snack wrapped in rice paper.

Introducing young children to a variety of nutritious foods from around the world helps expand their taste and curiosity. It also helps them develop an understanding and appreciation of other cultures and traditions.

IDEAL AGE: 3+

Celebrate Puerto Rico: Art and Stories

Celebrate National Puerto Rican Day with a reading of 'The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico' by Nina Jaffe, and create a golden flower based on this legend of how Puerto Rico came to be.

Cultural awareness and tradition play important roles in helping young children develop a positive sense of identity and build self-esteem.