Kids Go Indy at The Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club

Recently, I received a notice that Tribeca Cinemas down in the trendy West Village was launching a bi-monthly family film screening series, the Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club. It had been sometime since I had been to Tribeca Cinemas, and though I loved the space back then, I didn’t really recall it being very kid-friendly.  So I decided to head downtown for a quick tour.

What I found was a completely renovated, though still familiar, cinema space. One of my favorite rooms, the back room bar, has been opened up making for a more open space, and great party room and a space for little ones to walk around should they need a break from sitting in a film room.

Towards the front, and main entrance, is the popcorn and snack area and where the kids will walk in through and be offered a selection of healthy snacks, including popcorn for those parents, like myself, who don’t mind their kids indulging when watching a film. The cinema area is exactly as I remember it, intimate and comfortable.

What’s best is that the same type of  great films that I remember seeing without my kids, will be offered with my kids in mind. And not only will they watch a film, kids and parents will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and activities related to the film they just saw, really helping them connect with it and walk away with a clear understanding of it as well.

The Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club will feature a lineup of both feature length and short films, appropriate for all ages, curated by the Tribeca Film Festival programming team. The program is perfect for my 12 year old and appeals to my desire as a parent to expose him to independent cinematography and culture, from classic musical and timeless animations to popular favorites and from foreign classics to tomorrow’s independent jewels.

All screenings take place at Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street, beginning Saturday, November 7, 2009, with events every first and third Saturday of the month through March 27, 2010. Morning screenings are geared towards a younger audience (3+) and afternoon screenings for slightly older children (7+).

Tickets for children under the age of 14 are $7 for a single screening and $12 for the double-feature. Tickets for adults (ages 14 and over) are $10 for a single screening and $18 for the double-feature.

Group packages are available for 10 or more children with two or more adults.

Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase in advance at www.tribecafilm.com/kidsclub or on the day of event, between 9am and 2pm, at the Tribeca Cinemas Box Office, 54 Varick Street. (For day of tickets, it is advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of screening to avoid sell outs.)

Check link for the Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club line-up for events in 2009. It’s worth checking out.  I plan to try it out with my kids, at least my 12 year old and 4 year old.

And as they say, see you at the movies! NYCityMama loves to hear feedback from our readers. If you happen to try the Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club please comment back and let us know what you thought!  We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are interested in viewing the bar/party area for a group gatherings or socials, contact Kerry Stewart at Tribeca Cinemas for more information via email at kstewert@tribecacinemas.com

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