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BEARD’S BEARS Families can join in a teddy bear picnic inspired by William Beard’s painting “The Bear Dance.” The festive event features crafts, games, and music. Today, noon-4 p.m., New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, 212-873-3400 ext. 264, free with admission, $10 general, $5 seniors and students.
CANDLES FOR KWANZAA Children explore the meaning behind Kwanzaa by making their own traditional Kinara candles to take home. The event is intended for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Today, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, Long Island, 516-224-5868, $5.
MAKE SOME NOISE The vocal ensemble Heritage O.P. explores the tradition of Kwanzaa through the percussion, music, and songs of African emigrants (today, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.). Later this week Impack II, a hip-hop, reggae, and socainspired band, plays holiday music at a Caribbean-themed celebration. Noisemakers will be provided (Friday, 2:30 p.m.). Both events: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, 718-735-4400, free with museum admission, $4 general, members free.
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