• May 12, 2012 from 6:00am to 12:30pm
  • Location: French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)
  • Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2019

Saturday, May 12, 2012
10am–4:30pm

Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 13, and we invite you to kick-start the weekend celebrations at FIAF on Saturday, May 12 with FIAF Family Saturdays!

Introduce children to the richness of French cultures through themed activities and performances—perfect for les petits and parents alike!

Enjoy discounted tickets—become a Family Member today.

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Brooklyn-based bookmaker, Nathalie Trovato, reads stories and leads a fun bookmaking activity as part of this special Mother’s Day–themed activities en famille all en français.

FIAF Members $7
Non-Members $10

Performance
Bearskin
1pm
FIAF, Tinker Auditorium
Ages 8+ | More Info
 

Enter the magical world of Bearskin (Peau d’ours), a French fairy tale about a resilient young girl who turns into a bear to escape an ogre. Directed by Barbara Kilpatrick, an award-winning designer, two movement artists, Laurel Tentindo and Luis de Robles Tentindo, bring the story to life using a miniature theater and imaginative props.

FIAF Members $10
Non-Members $15

CinéKids Film & Activity
Raining Cats and Frogs

3:30pm
FIAF, Tinker Auditorium
Ages 5+ | More Info

Screening of the adventurous and charming animated film Raining Cats and Frogs, following which children will do an arts-&-craft project inspired by the film. Film in French with English subtitles

FIAF Members $7
Non-Members $10

Library Open House
& Story Time

3:15-4:30pm
FIAF Haskell Library

Explore the Library and discover its extensive children’s collection. Story time in French for kids, ages 3–6, with arts & crafts and snacks will be held from 3:30–4:15pm.

Children’s French Book Sale
10:30am–3:30pm
FIAF Lobby
All Ages

Discover unique children’s books in French for all levels. Organized in partnership with French Media Resources.

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