NY Family: Picks of the Week, Feb 21-26

With school out this week (for most students!), the quintessential question remains: what shall we do today? Choosing your own adventure starts here.

Tuesday, February 21 James Beard Foundation Family Chef Series With Chef Michel Nischan At CMOM 212 West 83rd Street 2 and 3pm

Chef Michel Nischan (of the Lower East Side's The Dressing Room) will teach families creative ways to make simple meals with fresh ingredients. Tastings provided!

Wednesday, February 22 President's Week Music And Art Camps At Church Street School 74 Warren Street

With something for every age-from rock jams to eurthymics to digital arts-kids are sure to keep busy during their week off. Contact Jason@churchstreetschool.org to register.

Thursday, February 23 Children's Storytime at The Strand: Coretta Scott 828 Broadway 3:30-4:30pm

Honor Black History Month with a reading of the picture biography Coretta Scott and other stories that celebrate African-American history.

Salvador Dali Animal Sculptures At Children's Museum of the Arts 103 Charlton Street 12-6pm

Sculpt your own unique creature using artist Salvador Dali's work as inspiration.

Friday, February 24 Screening of The Great Bear at Film Society of Lincoln Center 70 Lincoln Center Plaza 2:30pm

Jonathan spends most of the summer trying to ditch his little sister. But then she gets kidnapped by a giant bear! Big brother must make his way through mythical forest creatures and a bad hunter to rescue her. Part of the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Fantastic Voyages Series.

For a complete listing of activities and much more, click here.