New York,
NY (August
28,
2002) --
The Scholastic Store™, located at 557 Broadway/130 Mercer Street between Prince and Spring Streets in the heart of SoHo, continues to offer FREE, fun, entertaining, educational events for kids of all ages! October features a fantastic line-up of fun, including a Captain Underpants celebration, a special SoHo Halloween Parade with Clifford the Big Red Dog and pre-Halloween Klutz face painting. The Scholastic Story Teller will read every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. All events are FREE and open to the public. (See listing below for details.) The Scholastic Store was selected by
Child Magazine as a
2001 Best of Everything destination for kids and selected by
Zany's Children's Toy and Clothing Store Guide as
an oasis of learning and fun in the heart of SoHo.
The Scholastic Store is easily accessible by subways 6, N, R, F and S. Store Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Event Hotline: (212) 343-6166, toll free: (877) 286-0137.
October Calendar Highlights
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| DATE/TIME |
EVENTS: |
| Saturday, October 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Captain Underpants® Celebration
Tra-la-la! The most popular, underpant-wearing superhero is back again! Celebrate the release of Captain Underpants Extra-Crunchy Book O' Fun #2 at The Scholastic Store. Create your own comic book to take home and also be one of the first kids on your block to have the latest Captain Underpants book in your home library. |
| Saturday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m. |
Columbus Day Storytime
Stop by the Scholastic Store to hear your favorite American tales in celebration of Columbus Day. |
| ** NEW EVENT EDITION** 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
I SPY®: Gameboy Challenger Tournament
Be one of the first to try out the brand new I Spy: Gameboy Advance Challenger and compete against other kids for special I Spy games and prizes! |
| Saturday, October 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Pre-Halloween Klutz Face Painting
Not sure what to dress up as for Halloween? Here's your chance to give your costume a test run. Get your face painted by an expert at The Scholastic Store and see what look is right for you for Halloween. |
| Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. |
Spooky Story Time
Get spooked at The Scholastic Store!! Join The Scholastic Storyteller for spectacular Halloween tales about ghosts, goblins and more! A fantastic way to spend a fall afternoon. |
| Sunday, October 27th at 3:00 p.m. |
The SoHo Halloween Parade
Join Clifford the Big Red Dog as he leads the way in the annual SoHo Halloween Parade. Start at the Children's Museum( 182 Lafayette Street between Broome and Grand Streets) and enjoy getting treats at different stores in SoHo & including The Scholastic Store. A super Sunday treat for the whole family! |
| Thursday, October 31st from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Happy Halloween!
Halloween has finally arrived and your friends at The Scholastic Store staff can't wait to see your costume! Stop by The Scholastic Store in your costume and get a special treat!* |
*-while supplies last
About The Scholastic Store: A series of reading neighborhoods attract children to age-appropriate sections that encourage them to sit, play, go online, and read.
Clifford's Corner is a beacon for the 0-2 year olds. For children ages 3-5,
The Bus Stop features books, puzzles, dress-up clothing and games. The
Creative Minds area includes games, arts and crafts for boys and girls ages 6 -12. The mystical Harry's Castle features the best of Harry Potter. The
Scholastic Entertainment department boasts the best videos, audiotapes and cd-roms. In the
New Features area parents and children can find the best new book releases. Now Open --
The Educational Resource Center, a private area for teachers and parents, providing them with a quiet spot to shop Scholastic's wide range of reference and guide books, along with professional and supplemental teaching materials. Free, weekly, family-friendly events are held in the
The Activity Circle centrally located in the heart of the store.
To Shop at Scholastic's New Online Store for Kids, Log-on To www.ScholasticStore.com