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🪷 March Into Wellness 2025: Shine from the Inside at CMOM in UWS (ages 2-10)

Sunday March 2, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Children's Museum of Manhattan212 West 83rd StreetUpper West Side NY 10024(212) 721-1223
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March Into Wellness 2025: Shine from the Inside!
Join us all month for creative wellness activities that 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.

March 1 – 28

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? Join us to 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
Join us for a lyrical story time led by guest author and educator, Anu Sehgal. Together, we will learn more about the lotus flower and the importance behind mindfulness as we encourage one another to pause and reflect on our deep connection with this wonder of nature. Then, join us for lotus artmaking with tissue paper!
Storytimes: Saturday, March 1 | 2:00 pm – 2:25 pm & 2:30 pm – 2:55 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Artmaking: Saturday, March 1 | 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Mindfulness Morning with Lori Klamner
Join us for a special mindfulness morning and read aloud with environmental educator, Lori Klamner. Learn about family mindfulness techniques, touch natural objects, and have a nature-focused morning, all as part of our morning in PlayWorks!
Sunday, March 2 | 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 11:15 am – 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 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Sunday – Friday, March 2 – 7 | 10:30 am – 4:15 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

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


Cost

General Admission: $16.75 | Infant (under 1 year old): Free | Senior (65+): $13.75 | Visitor with Disabilities: $13.75

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