March into Wellness at CMoM

Sat Mar 1, 2025 - Fri Mar 14, 2025
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Repeating every days through March 14, 2025
Except March 3, 2025; March 10, 2025.
Various times
Age: Varies with activity
Price: Included with paid admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan
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CMoM's creative wellness activities celebrate health from head to toe! Through art and play, discover how self-expression and self-care help us shine. Join in for dance activities, special concerts, create sensory boards, learn mindful movement, and create tools like pillow pals and fidget toys.  

Rest & Relax to Recharge!
Have you ever wondered why sleep is important? Or why picking up hobbies can brighten your day? What about giving your body and brain some quiet time and gentle movement? Explore how all these elements are connected and take away some wonderful mindful habits and healthy tips to enhance your life!
Saturday – Friday, March 1 – 7

Interactive Storytime, Yoga & Meditation with The Culture Tree: I am a Lotus with Guest Author Anu Sehgal
Author/educator Anu Sehgal presents a lyrical story time where kids learn more about the lotus flower and the importance behind mindfulness, then participate in lotus artmaking with tissue paper.
Storytimes: Saturday, March 1 | 2 pm – 2:25pm & 2:30pm – 2:55pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Artmaking: Saturday, March 1 | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Mindfulness Morning with Lori Klamner
Read aloud with environmental educator, Lori Klamner. Learn about family mindfulness techniques, touch natural objects, and have a nature-focused morning.
Sunday, March 2 | 10:30am – 11am & 11:15am – 12:15 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Pajama Puppy Stuffie Sleepover
Everyone’s got a favorite blanket or stuffie –– yes, even grown-ups! Adopt a snuggle stuffie pet and dress it in pajamas to take home and cuddle with. Make a special bed for snuggling!
Saturday, March 1 | 10:30am – 1pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Sunday – Friday, March 2 – 7 | 10:30am – 4:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

CMOM Zen Garden
In Japan, you can rake sand in stone gardens as a meditative act.  Learn about how to incorporate relaxation into your every day!
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 – 2 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Tuesday – Friday, March 4 – 7 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Breathe In, Paint Out
Discover creative ways to find calm, express emotions, improve focus, and reduce restlessness through soothing and creative artmaking with wonderful bright colors.
Saturday – Friday, March 8 – 14

You Belong with Bubbles Dance Party!
Dancing is an engaging way for children to alleviate stress and develop effective coping skills that can last a lifetime. Dance to fun pop hits while popping bubbles and moving around!
Saturday, March 8 | 4:15pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Bubble Wrap Art
Pop bubbles as you paint to release energy and make textured art, perfect for practicing patience and focus.
Saturday, March 8 | 10:30am – 4:15 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Sunday, March 9 | 10:30am – 1pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Tuesday – Thursday, March 11 – 13 | 10:30am – 4:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Friday, March 14 | 10:30am – 1pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Blow Painting
Practice deep breathing and create your own masterpiece at the same time! Move around colorful paint on the paper by using your breath.
Saturday & Sunday, March 8 – 9 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Tuesday – Friday, March 11 – 14 | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks