Get the Best Family Activities
Jill's Ceramics invites artists of all ages to a Holiday Workshop at 3pm on November 4, 11, 18, or 25, where they can paint a serving dish, candy box, napkin holder, or other holiday-themed item.
And during this month's Toddler Mornings, tots ages 2 to 5 can get help using their handprints to design Thanksgiving turkeys on a trivet, mug, dish, or something else. November 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 12pm. Pieces can be painted and taken home or left for glazing. $15. Jill's Ceramics, 180 Germonds Road, West Nyack. 845-623-4975. www.jillsceramics.com.
On November 11, teens can help cheer up war veterans at the VA Hospital by making chocolate turkeys at Turkeys For Our Troops. 12:30pm. FREE. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. www.jccrockland.org.
And whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice, the ladies at The Food Evolution can provide inspiration for your holiday meal. At a hands-on cooking class, Beyond The Turkey, learn how to make squashes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and more into some yummy side dishes to trim your table. November 12, 16, and 21; call for times. $65. The Food Evolution, 295 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-507-0260. www.thefoodevolution.com.
How About That?
Young readers are invited to meet the mischievous Cat in the Hat at two very special story times. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for pictures with the famous feline, who will greet children in his renowned red-and-white-striped hat and red bow tie. November 11 at 7pm; November 12 at 11am. FREE. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Palisades Center, 4416 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack. 845-348-4701. www.bn.com.
More Happy Feet
Those endearing penguins from Happy Feet return audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in amazing 3D. This time, Mumble, The Master of Tap, worries that his son, Erik, is reluctant to dance. Erik meets The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly, and decides he can't compete with this new role model. Meanwhile the world as they know it is shaken by powerful forces. Mumble brings together the penguin nations and other creatures, from tiny krill to giant elephant seals, to put things right. Happy Feet Two is directed by George Miller, who won an Oscar as the creator of the original Happy Feet. The film features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Hank Azaria, Alecia Moore (Pink), Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Sofia Vergara, Common, Hugo Weaving, Magda Szubanski, Anthony LaPaglia, Richard Carter, and Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores, Jr.
Opening November 18. Call for start time and ticket prices. Details were not finalized at press time and this film is subject to change; check website for updates. IMAX at the Palisades Mall, 4270 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack. 845-358-4689. www.imax.com/palisades.
