Smurfed in the City. Where the smurf are you? Discover what to see, what to do and what is blue--for the whole family. The Smurfs movie is in theaters on Friday, July 29th.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Smurfs Village | 11am–7pm
Merchant's Gate, Columbus Circle, NY
Stop by to marvel at 3-D mushroom houses and a 40-foot-tall inflatable Smurf. Enjoy free activities, including face painting, a photo station where visitors can take pictures next to their favorite Smurf, Smurfs merchandise giveaways and much more.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave., NY
unicefusa.org
The Empire State Building will shine blue to celebrate Smurfs Week NYC and help encourage Smurfs fan to donate to the US Fund for UNICEF by visiting unicefusa.org or texting "ZERO" to UNICEF to make a $10 donation.
92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Ave., NY * 212-415-5500
92nd Street Y is excited to celebrate Monday, July 25, as Smurfs Day. Students from the musical-theater program will perform at the Smurfs Village at Columbus Circle. As part of the day, Smurfs coloring books and activity sheets will be available at all 92Y children's events.
On Location Tours | 3pm
Tour begins at Belvedere Castle at Central Park, NY
212-683-2027; screentours.com
Advance reservations requiredOn Location Tours will offer a Smurfs-themed edition of its weekly Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour during Smurf Week NYC. Visit locations used in The Smurfs and other iconic films.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Brooklyn Children's Museum | 10am–5pm
145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn * 718-735-4400
Admission, $7.50 per person
It's Smurfs Week at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, where children of all ages will be able to pick up a Smurfs coloring book and activity sheet, available with museum admission.
New York Botanical Garden | 10am–6pm
2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx * 718-817-8700
All-Garden Pass admission, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, $8 for children ages 2–12, free for members and children under 2
Experience a Smurfs Scavenger Hunt at the New York Botanical Garden, where you can see firsthand all the plants that Smurfs love, from mushrooms to plants with berries. Free with All-Garden Pass.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) | Noon–5pm
594 Broadway, Ste. 401, NY * 212-254-3511
Admission, $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Visit MoCCA for an in-depth view of comics and cartoon art, from graphic novels to original cartoon strips. An animation cel of Smurfette will be on display during the week. Smurfs coloring books and activity sheets will be available with museum admission.
FAO Schwarz | 2–4pm
767 Fifth Ave., Level One, NY * 212-644-9400
Join us as we celebrate the release of The Smurfs with some smurf-tastic activities. See the real "Smurfalator" from the movie and snap a picture with a Smurfs-costumed character. Pick up some great Smurfs giveaways. (Giveaways available while supplies last. Costumed characters will not be available for all times during the event. This event is subject to change or cancellation.)
On Location Tours | 3pm
Tour begins at Belvedere Castle at Central Park, NY
212-683-2027; screentours.com
Advance reservations required
On Location Tours will offer a Smurfs-themed edition of its weekly Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour during Smurf Week NYC. Visit locations used in The Smurfs and other iconic films.
The Skyscraper Museum | 3–4:30pm 39 Battery Place, NY * 212-968-1961
Admission, $5 for adults, $2.50 for seniors and students
Kids can design and build a Smurfs-sized skyscraper village and learn about the New York City sites featured in The Smurfs film.
Yankee Stadium | 5–7pm
Head to the Great Hall to meet the Smurf characters from the movie.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Brooklyn Children's Museum | 10am–5pm
145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn * 718-735-4400
Admission, $7.50 per person
It's Smurfs Week at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, where children of all ages will be able to pick up a Smurfs coloring book and activity sheet, available with museum admission. On Wednesday, July 27, at 2:30pm, the museum's education department will present "Extraordinary Laboratory: Fungus Among Us," which explores everything from bread mold to mushrooms (where the Smurfs live!) and everything in between.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre * 10:30am and noon performances
Central Park, 79th Street and the West Drive
212-988-9093; purchase tickets at cityparksfoundation.org
Admission, $8 for adults, $5 for children
A Smurfs character will make a cameo appearance during two marionette performances courtesy of the City Parks Foundation. After each performance, children will have the opportunity to create look-a-like Smurfs puppets to take home. Smurfs coloring books and activity sheets will be available with theater admission.
Build-A-Bear Workshop | 11am–1pm 565 Fifth Avenue, NY
Walk the blue carpet and meet Smurfs characters from the movie. Don't forget your camera! Then make your own Smurf inside the store; the first 200 people to arrive will receive a gift.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) | noon–5pm
594 Broadway, ste. 401, NY * 212-254-3511
Admission, $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Visit MoCCA for an in-depth view of comics and cartoon art, from graphic novels to original cartoon strips. An animation cel of Smurfette will be on display during the week. Smurfs coloring books and activity sheets will be available with museum admission.
FAO Schwarz | 2–4pm
767 Fifth Ave., Level One, NY * 212-644-9400
Join us as we celebrate the release of The Smurfs with some smurf-tastic activities. See the real "Smurfalator" from the movie and snap a picture with a Smurfs-costumed character. Pick up some great Smurfs giveaways. (Giveaways available while supplies last. Costumed characters will not be available for all times during the event. This event is subject to change or cancellation.)
On Location Tours | 3pm
Tour begins at Belvedere Castle at Central Park, NY
212-683-2027; screentours.com
Advance reservations required
On Location Tours will offer a Smurfs-themed edition of its weekly Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour during Smurf Week NYC. Visit locations used in The Smurfs and other iconic films.
Sci-Tech Workshop: Smurfs Animation | 3–4:30pm Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 56th Street and Madison Ave. , NY
$5 per participant, reservations of up to four children can be made starting Monday, July 25, by calling 212-833-8100; best for children ages 8 and up
Team up and get smurfing to create your very own Smurfs digital animation! Using stop-motion animation techniques, special Smurfs props and your imagination, you and your team can produce a short animated Smurfs movie to take home.
NYC Urban Park Rangers' Tour of Belvedere Castle | 6pm
Central Park, NY
Advance registration requiredSmurf along and explore the wonders of Gargamel's castle and the world of the Smurfs in Central Park. The tour will explore Belvedere Castle and the nearby Ramble woods, searching for Smurfs and other woodland creatures. At the end of the journey participants can create their own nature-inspired Smurf dwellings.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Brooklyn Children's Museum | 10am–5pm
145 Brooklyn Ave. * 718-735-4400
Admission, $7.50 per person
It's Smurfs Week at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, where children of all ages will be able to pick up a Smurfs coloring book and activity sheet, available with museum admission.
New York Botanical Garden | 10am–6pm
2900 Southern Blvd., the Bronx * 718-817-8700
All-Garden Pass admission, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, $8 for children ages 2–12, free for members and children under 2
Experience a Smurfs Scavenger Hunt at the New York Botanical Garden, where you can see firsthand all the plants that Smurfs love, from mushrooms to plants with berries. Free with All-Garden Pass.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) | noon–5pm
594 Broadway, Ste. 401 * 212-254-3511
Admission, $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Visit MoCCA for an in-depth view of comics and cartoon art, from graphic novels to original cartoon strips. An animation cel of Smurfette will be on display during the week. Smurfs coloring books and activity sheets will be available with museum admission.
FAO Schwarz | 2–4pm
767 Fifth Ave., Level One, NY * 212-644-9400
Join us as we celebrate the release of The Smurfs with some smurf-tastic activities. See the real "Smurfalator" from the movie and snap a picture with a Smurfs-costumed character. Pick up some great Smurfs giveaways. (Giveaways available while supplies last. Costumed characters will not be available for all times during the event. This event is subject to change or cancellation.)
On Location Tours | 3pm
Tour begins at Belvedere Castle at Central Park
212-683-2027; screentours.com
Advance reservations required
On Location Tours will offer a Smurfs-themed edition of its weekly Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour during Smurf Week NYC. Visit locations used in The Smurfs and other iconic films.
Sci-Tech Workshop: Smurfs Animation | 3–4:30pm Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 56th Street and Madison Avenue
$5 per participant, reservations of up to four children can be made starting Monday, July 25, by calling 212-833-8100; best for children ages 8 and up
Team up and get smurfing to create your very own Smurfs digital animation! Using stop-motion animation techniques, special Smurfs props and your imagination, you and your team can produce a short animated Smurfs movie to take home.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Brooklyn Children's Museum * 10am–5pm
145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn * 718-735-4400
Admission, $7.50 per person
It's Smurfs Week at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, where children of all ages will be able to pick up a Smurfs coloring book and activity sheet, available with museum admission.
New York Botanical Garden | 10am–6pm
2900 Southern Blvd., the Bronx * 718-817-8700
All-Garden Pass admission, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, $8 for children ages 2–12, free for members and children under 2
Experience a Smurfs Scavenger Hunt at the New York Botanical Garden, where you can see firsthand all the plants that Smurfs love, from mushrooms to plants with berries. Free with All-Garden Pass.
The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden | 10:30am
421 E. 61st St. * 212-838-6878
Admission, $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, free for children under 12
Experience "Blue Mood" at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, with blue books, blue crafts and a museum tour and story time focused on all things blue.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) * noon–5pm
594 Broadway, ste. 401, NY * 212-254-3511
Admission, $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Visit MoCCA for an in-depth view of comics and cartoon art, from graphic novels to original cartoon strips. An animation cel of Smurfette will be on display during the week. Smurfs coloring books and activity sheets will be available with museum admission.
FAO Schwarz | 2–4pm
767 Fifth Ave., Level One, NY * 212-644-9400
Join us as we celebrate the release of The Smurfs with some smurf-tastic activities. See the real "Smurfalator" from the movie and snap a picture with a Smurfs-costumed character. Pick up some great Smurfs giveaways. (Giveaways available while supplies last. Costumed characters will not be available for all times during the event. This event is subject to change or cancellation.)
On Location Tours | 3pm
Tour begins at Belvedere Castle at Central Park
212-683-2027; screentours.com
Advance reservations required
On Location Tours will offer a Smurfs-themed edition of its weekly Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour during Smurf Week NYC. Visit locations used in The Smurfs and other iconic films.
Regal Cinemas E-Walk 13 | 3–6pm 247 W. 42nd St., NY
Regal Cinemas E-Walk 13 is hosting a Smurfs celebration. Stop by to meet the Smurfs themselves and enjoy free family entertainment, games, activities and more.
