Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
When: Monday, September 24, 2018, 2:30pm
This event has passed.
Celebrate the bounty of harvest at our mid-autumn moon festival. Learn about the roots of this Chinese holiday and how it is celebrated throughout Southeast Asia. Enjoy a special performance by Ba Ban Chinese Music Society of New York, a hands-on activity and a mooncake snack.
Family and Community Engagement Programs are made possible in part by the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation; Sy Syms Foundation; Lone Pine Foundation; and Louis Wiley, Jr.
The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center is endowed by grants from The Thompson Family Foundation Fund, the F.A.O. Schwarz Family Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Endowment, and other generous donors.
More Upcoming Events
NYC Discovery Lab – Native New York
Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of the Lenape, the First People of the New York City region. Examine historical objects, uncover fascinating stories behind NYC neighborhood and place names, and craft your own corn husk doll. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in November.
Storytime for Littles
Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.
Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words
Join us for this special book launch event for Dr. Zinga Fraser's new piece, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words!
