Phone: +1 (917) 409-2888
Events
for Russian-Speaking Community
Russian Children Studio collaborates with various artists and theater companies to organize engaging events for both children and parents, open to those who are part of our Studio as well as the wider community.
Partner With Us Upcoming Events
"День-Желудень" Celebrating New School Year Together 2025
Child Ticket
$
FREE
$
October 4 | Saturday| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a cozy and fun-filled morning at Russian Children Studio! "День-Желудень" is a FREE event designed to welcome both new and returning RCS families. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet other families, celebrate the start of the new school year, and connect with fellow parents. Enjoy crafting with natural materials, engaging games, and delicious coffee and bagels in a warm, family-friendly environment. Plus, parents can take this chance to chat with teachers and learn more about the upcoming year.
Admission: FREE, child's registration required
Capacity: 12 children per age group, no limit on accompanying parents
Activities: Crafts, Games, Coffee, and Bagels
Age Groups:
Join us for a cozy and fun-filled morning at Russian Children Studio! "День-Желудень" is a FREE event designed to welcome both new and returning RCS families. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet other families, celebrate the start of the new school year, and connect with fellow parents. Enjoy crafting with natural materials, engaging games, and delicious coffee and bagels in a warm, family-friendly environment. Plus, parents can take this chance to chat with teachers and learn more about the upcoming year.
Admission: FREE, child's registration required
Capacity: 12 children per age group, no limit on accompanying parents
Activities: Crafts, Games, Coffee, and Bagels
Age Groups:
- 2+ years old
- 5+ years old
Winter Yolka “Йолки-Палки” Celebration 2025
$
$
December 22 | Monday | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
December 23 | Tuesday | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Join us for a heartwarming winter celebration filled with excitement, creativity, and holiday cheer! Our Winter Yolka “Йолки-Палки” festival offers a festive mix of games, performances, crafts, and a special visit from Ded Moroz, who will be bringing presents for all! This interactive experience will take families through a series of fun-filled stations, culminating in lively music and dancing with Ded Moroz and Snegurochka. It's the perfect way for families to bond, enjoy the magic of the season, and create cherished memories together.
Format: Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum Adult-to-Child Ratio: 1:3
Admission: Child Ticket – $65 | Adult Ticket – $35
Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: 225 W 99th Street, NY, 10025
Age Group: All ages welcome (2+ y/o)
Come celebrate with us and make this winter season unforgettable!
December 23 | Tuesday | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Join us for a heartwarming winter celebration filled with excitement, creativity, and holiday cheer! Our Winter Yolka “Йолки-Палки” festival offers a festive mix of games, performances, crafts, and a special visit from Ded Moroz, who will be bringing presents for all! This interactive experience will take families through a series of fun-filled stations, culminating in lively music and dancing with Ded Moroz and Snegurochka. It's the perfect way for families to bond, enjoy the magic of the season, and create cherished memories together.
Format: Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum Adult-to-Child Ratio: 1:3
Admission: Child Ticket – $65 | Adult Ticket – $35
Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: 225 W 99th Street, NY, 10025
Age Group: All ages welcome (2+ y/o)
Come celebrate with us and make this winter season unforgettable!
"Масленица-девица, блинами делится!" – A Festive Family Celebration 2026
$
30
$
March 1, 2026 | Sunday | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Join us for a joyful Maslenitsa celebration filled with games, performances, crafts, and, of course, delicious blini. This traditional festival will unfold as an interactive journey through five exciting stations, where children and parents will rotate in groups, guided by our beloved teachers and parents. This is a perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in Slavic traditions, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and experience the warmth of community celebration. Children will take part in 5 engaging stations, each hosted by our dedicated teachers and parents: puppet show, active games, creative crafts, face painting, and delicious crepes & beverages!
Location: 225 W 99th Street, New York, NY 10025; Inner playground of St. Michael's Church (open-air, with an indoor backup plan in case of bad weather)
Format: fair, activities by stations
Age group: all ages are welcome
Minimum required adult-to-child ratio: 1:3. A child can attend with another child’s parent(s), given that the minimum adult-to-child ratio of 1:3 is maintained.
Admission:
Child Ticket: $65
Adult Ticket: $35
Tickets: non-refundable, but if you cannot attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Don’t miss this fun-filled, interactive Maslenitsa celebration—come hungry for crepes and ready for adventure!
Join us for a joyful Maslenitsa celebration filled with games, performances, crafts, and, of course, delicious blini. This traditional festival will unfold as an interactive journey through five exciting stations, where children and parents will rotate in groups, guided by our beloved teachers and parents. This is a perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in Slavic traditions, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and experience the warmth of community celebration. Children will take part in 5 engaging stations, each hosted by our dedicated teachers and parents: puppet show, active games, creative crafts, face painting, and delicious crepes & beverages!
Location: 225 W 99th Street, New York, NY 10025; Inner playground of St. Michael's Church (open-air, with an indoor backup plan in case of bad weather)
Format: fair, activities by stations
Age group: all ages are welcome
Minimum required adult-to-child ratio: 1:3. A child can attend with another child’s parent(s), given that the minimum adult-to-child ratio of 1:3 is maintained.
Admission:
Child Ticket: $65
Adult Ticket: $35
Tickets: non-refundable, but if you cannot attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Don’t miss this fun-filled, interactive Maslenitsa celebration—come hungry for crepes and ready for adventure!
"The Magic Voice of Jelsomino" - Interactive Musical Play
Child Ticket
$
FREE
$
March 28, 2026 | Saturday | 11:00 AM
March 28, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM
Step into a topsy-turvy world where nothing is as it seems!
"The Magic Voice of Jelsomino" is a whimsical and thought-provoking theater production for the entire family presented by theater company The Chest of Tales: People and Puppets inspired by Gianni Rodari’s beloved tale “Jelsomino in the Country of Liars.”
Follow the journey of Jelsomino, a boy with a magical voice so powerful it can shatter walls. One day, he finds himself in a bizarre land where everything is upside down — people call things by the wrong names, truth-telling is a crime, and barking cats roam the streets. But Jelsomino’s voice might just be the key to setting things right.
Brought to life through charming puppetry and expressive performances, The Chest of Tales: People and Puppets invites audiences into a fantastical adventure full of laughter, surprises, and a timeless reminder that being honest — and being yourself — can change the world.
Format: Interactive musical play
Minimum Adult-to-Child Ratio: 1:3
Admission: Child Ticket – $65 | Adult Ticket – $35
Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: 225 W 99th Street, NY, 10025, Room 2A
Age Group: All ages welcome
March 28, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM
Step into a topsy-turvy world where nothing is as it seems!
"The Magic Voice of Jelsomino" is a whimsical and thought-provoking theater production for the entire family presented by theater company The Chest of Tales: People and Puppets inspired by Gianni Rodari’s beloved tale “Jelsomino in the Country of Liars.”
Follow the journey of Jelsomino, a boy with a magical voice so powerful it can shatter walls. One day, he finds himself in a bizarre land where everything is upside down — people call things by the wrong names, truth-telling is a crime, and barking cats roam the streets. But Jelsomino’s voice might just be the key to setting things right.
Brought to life through charming puppetry and expressive performances, The Chest of Tales: People and Puppets invites audiences into a fantastical adventure full of laughter, surprises, and a timeless reminder that being honest — and being yourself — can change the world.
Format: Interactive musical play
Minimum Adult-to-Child Ratio: 1:3
Admission: Child Ticket – $65 | Adult Ticket – $35
Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable. If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another family by providing their names. Entrance is by name.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: 225 W 99th Street, NY, 10025, Room 2A
Age Group: All ages welcome
Past Events
💖 Happy Mother’s Day! A Magical Workshop for Little Creators 💖
We invite children ages 4 to 8 to a heartwarming workshop dedicated to the most loving celebration of all — Mother’s Day!
We’ll begin with a delightful journey through the pages of “The Best Mom in the World” by Sébastien Perez — a tender story about a little bunny searching for the world’s most wonderful mom. Along the way, he meets many extraordinary animals, discovering love, kindness, and what makes a mother truly special. This gentle tale is filled with warmth, joy, and smiles.
After storytime, we’ll dive into a hands-on art project where children will turn a simple candle into a heartfelt gift using the art of decoupage. With bright napkins, sparkles, and imagination, our little artists will decorate their candles with beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs — a glowing gift made with love for the most important person in their lives.
We’ll begin with a delightful journey through the pages of “The Best Mom in the World” by Sébastien Perez — a tender story about a little bunny searching for the world’s most wonderful mom. Along the way, he meets many extraordinary animals, discovering love, kindness, and what makes a mother truly special. This gentle tale is filled with warmth, joy, and smiles.
After storytime, we’ll dive into a hands-on art project where children will turn a simple candle into a heartfelt gift using the art of decoupage. With bright napkins, sparkles, and imagination, our little artists will decorate their candles with beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs — a glowing gift made with love for the most important person in their lives.
Мир сказок и крафта | A magical storytelling workshop!
🌌 Calling all young explorers ages 4 to 8 — join us for a cosmic workshop!
We’re setting off on an exciting space adventure with the book “The Story of Space: A First Book About Our Universe” by Catherine Barr — a bestselling author known for making big ideas easy and fun to understand. Through this beautifully illustrated story, children will discover the mysteries of the universe in a language just right for curious minds.
And after the reading... we’ll create our very own mini universe! Each child will make a magical “Space-in-a-Bottle” craft. A bit of glitter, some paint, and lots of imagination will help bring each cosmic creation to life! 🌠🪐
We’re setting off on an exciting space adventure with the book “The Story of Space: A First Book About Our Universe” by Catherine Barr — a bestselling author known for making big ideas easy and fun to understand. Through this beautifully illustrated story, children will discover the mysteries of the universe in a language just right for curious minds.
And after the reading... we’ll create our very own mini universe! Each child will make a magical “Space-in-a-Bottle” craft. A bit of glitter, some paint, and lots of imagination will help bring each cosmic creation to life! 🌠🪐
Мир сказок и крафта | A magical storytelling workshop!
We invite young dreamers ages 4 to 8 to a magical storytelling workshop! 🌟
Join us on a journey through the pages of the enchanting book “The Quilt of Tales” by Sabine Bohlmann — a beloved author whose stories have captured the hearts of children around the world and have been translated into 11 languages!
We’ll read some of the most heartwarming and imaginative stories from “The Quilt of Tales,” filled with magic, kindness, and adventure.
Inspired by what we read, children will create their very own patchwork quilt using colorful fabric pieces and glue — a fun, hands-on project where each child can express their creativity and take home a keepsake filled with warmth and fairy-tale memories! 🧵✨
Join us on a journey through the pages of the enchanting book “The Quilt of Tales” by Sabine Bohlmann — a beloved author whose stories have captured the hearts of children around the world and have been translated into 11 languages!
We’ll read some of the most heartwarming and imaginative stories from “The Quilt of Tales,” filled with magic, kindness, and adventure.
Inspired by what we read, children will create their very own patchwork quilt using colorful fabric pieces and glue — a fun, hands-on project where each child can express their creativity and take home a keepsake filled with warmth and fairy-tale memories! 🧵✨
Neuro-Games – Training Memory and Attention Through Play!
We invite bilingual children in New York to join our exciting neuro-games in Russian! These are not just fun activities but engaging and educational games designed to strengthen memory, focus, and thinking skills.
Who is leading the session?
The games will be led by Yulia Smirnova – a talented teacher @russianchildrenstudio, child psychologist, blogger, and founder of the online school @smirnova_julia_school!
Who is leading the session?
The games will be led by Yulia Smirnova – a talented teacher @russianchildrenstudio, child psychologist, blogger, and founder of the online school @smirnova_julia_school!
String & Stories: Llama’s Creative Journey
Together, we will read Llama Llama Red Pajama—a heartwarming and touching story about Llama and his mama. After the reading, kids will get to explore a unique form of art—string art! They will create their own original craft, take it home, and continue experimenting with this exciting technique. 🧵🎨
"Масленица-девица, блинами делится!" – A Festive Family Celebration
A joyful Maslenitsa celebration filled with games, performances, crafts, and, of course, delicious blini. This traditional festival will unfold as an interactive journey through seven exciting stations, where children and parents will rotate in groups, guided by our beloved teachers and parents. This is a perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in Slavic traditions, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and experience the warmth of community celebration.
Mnemonics Masterclass
Dear Friends!
We are thrilled to invite children aged 7+ to an engaging mnemonics workshop led by Yulia Smirnova – a talented teacher @russianchildrenstudio, child psychologist, blogger, and founder of @smirnova_julia_school!
We are thrilled to invite children aged 7+ to an engaging mnemonics workshop led by Yulia Smirnova – a talented teacher @russianchildrenstudio, child psychologist, blogger, and founder of @smirnova_julia_school!
A workshop at the cozy White Rabbit Book Club.
During this event, we’ll read a heartwarming story from Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” and create a creative project – a 3D cardboard rabbit your children can take home as a treasured memory. 🐇
The Fairies and the Stolen Cake, January 2025
The Chest of Tales: People & Puppets proudly presents “The Fairies and the Stolen Cake”a story that opens the door to the enchanting world of Scottish legends and magic.
Autumn Crafts Event, September 2024
День - Желудень!
It is a delightful and cozy event for children and parents to enjoy the essence of autumn.
It is a delightful and cozy event for children and parents to enjoy the essence of autumn.
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2023
Dear Parents! Russian Children Studio invites children of all ages to its annual winter show Yolki-Palki 2023-2024. This year our curious Llama-Drama and her friends Zima and Zimushka will entertain our dearest audience.
Free Math Lecture and Games for Children, May 2023
Russian Children Studio will host a FREE event organized by the EMC Math School on Saturday, May 20th. Parents and children must attend together. If you are interested in math history, fun math games and puzzles, want to spend quality time together with your family, or simply would like to find out more about EMC online math classes for your child, please register via the link provided below.
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2022
Russian Children Studio presents its traditional winter show Yolki-Palki 2022-2023! This year Snegurochka and her friend fox Red Tail will visit our dearest little guests. There is going to be a lot of songs, games, and dances. Ded Moroz will leave no child without a present.
Music Event for Adults in Support of Ukraine, March 2022
An evening of singing and sharing in support of one another against the war in Ukraine and unfolding tragedy, with musicians Kristi Helberg, Nina Ros, Valentina Kvasova, Anastasia Logachevskaya and Daniel Khalikov.
Live Classical Music Concert for the Whole Family, May 2021
featuring: Daniel Khalikov, Eugene Faniuk , Kristi Helberg,
Cecee Pantikian, Aleksandra Lushtak, Valentina Kvasova, Nina Ros
Cecee Pantikian, Aleksandra Lushtak, Valentina Kvasova, Nina Ros
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2021
Russian Children Studio is happy to invite Russian speaking families of New York to an IN-PERSON Winter show for children Yolki-Palki 2021!
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2020
Yolki-Palki 2020: Elsa and the Snow Queen
This is an intimate and inviting show, designed for up to 25 children, featuring a lively, outdoor, hands-on experience filled with songs, games, and dancing. This year, the beloved Elsa will make sure every child receives a special gift!
This is an intimate and inviting show, designed for up to 25 children, featuring a lively, outdoor, hands-on experience filled with songs, games, and dancing. This year, the beloved Elsa will make sure every child receives a special gift!
Meeting Russian Poets M.Boroditskaya and A.Givargizov, March 2020
Hurrah! We are delighted to announce that renowned Russian children's poets and writers Marina Boroditskaya and Arthur Givargizov will be visiting us from Moscow. We are honored to host them at the Russian Children Studio for a special morning event where the authors will introduce themselves and share their wonderful works with us.
Interactive Winter Show for Children, December 2019
Russian Children Studio invites everyone to meet New Year 2020 in our warm welcoming and funny event Yolki-Palki. Children will have a chance to meet multiple international Christmas related characters and receive gifts!
Meeting with Renowned Russian-Speaking Children's Authors Andrey Zhvalevsky and Evgeniya Pasternak, October 2018
On October 4th, 2018 at 6:00 PM, Russian Children Studio and KNIGURU invite you to meet the authors!
Partner With Us
We’re excited to collaborate with writers, artists, theater groups, lecturers, and anyone passionate about making children's lives joyful and engaging! Please provide details about the event you'd like to propose, and feel free to share links to your social media, brochures, photos, and videos. We look forward to creating meaningful and fun experiences together!