Brooklyn Children’s Museum is joining forces with the North American Indigenous Center of New York to host an immersive two-day program celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Families can visit the center on Oct. 13 and 14 to check out storytelling programs, live Native American music and dance performances, craft workshops, and a marketplace exclusively featuring Native artisans.
Attendees will be stunned to see hoop dances, a traditional Native American show performance by the Northeastern Haudenosaunee Dance Troupe.
Those looking for a more hands-on experience can head to one of the food demonstrations to learn how to make cultural dishes and drinks or attend a beadwork, corn husk doll making, or terra cotta pottery session.
Atiba T. Edwards, president and CEO of BCM, said that he and his team look forward to hosting Brooklyn families for a weekend of celebration and learning.
“This event provides an opportunity for children and families to learn directly from Native artists and cultural leaders,” Edwards said. “At BCM, we foster respect, understanding, and appreciation for the diverse communities of our borough, offering young people an immersive experience in the art, history, and customs of their own cultural traditions and those of their neighbors.”
Guests are welcome from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Tickets start at $15 for general admission and $14 for grandparents. More information is listed online.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is located at 145 Brooklyn Ave. between Park Place and St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights.
