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Catch up with old bedtime friends at the Skirball Center's Treasured Stories by Eric Carle performance this weekend. (Friday-Sunday)
We have two words for you: chocolate weekend. Visit over 30 venues for free tastings, tours and chef Q&As. (Friday-Sunday)
Under the sea can be spooky, too! Find out how at the New York Aquarium's Ascarium while braving a ghostly sunken ship or a haunted "sea-fari." (Saturday-Sunday)
Be sure to carve out some time for openhousenewyork. Hundreds of venues, like the Transit Museum, will open their doors for free (and an RSVP!). It's all about the design. (Saturday-Sunday)
Welcome to Earth, Gustafer Yellowgold. You'll have two chances to see animated illustrations and hear catchy songs about this little sun creature's adventures, once at the Brooklyn Children's Museum on Saturday and again at the Jewish Museum on Sunday. (Saturday-Sunday)
Test your checkmate skills at the 11th Annual Chess-In-The-Parks Rapid Open. Located near the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, this tournament includes a speed match and an open championship for players of all levels. (Saturday)
Get your fix of short film fun at the KidsFilmFest Family Day at Big Screen Plaza. Catch six hours of creative cinema (for free!). Plus, popcorn to sweeten the deal. (Saturday)
Celebrate the joy of life and remember those who have passed away with a traditional Mexican procession, crafts and music at El Museo del Barrio's Día de los Muertos Celebration. (Saturday)
Love the Sunday Funnies? Discover some of the best up-and-coming illustrators in NYC and see Lyonel Feininger's famous comic strips from the Chicago Sunday Tribune at the Whitney's Desert Island Comic Zine Party. (Saturday)
More fall fun is on the way at the Fall Kids Fest 2011 in Madison Square Park, where kids can pick a pumpkin, wear their costume in a parade and even try out new backyard-style games. (Saturday)
If At First You Don't Succeed, then try, try again to make some time on Saturday for this Family Films at the MoMA event, which will feature a series of five short live-action animated films. Watch and then discuss with a MoMA educator. (Saturday)
Flips, twists and turns are the expertise of three performers in a group called Galumpha. They'll perform their acrobatic show, combined with visual effects and comedy, at Symphony Space. (Saturday)
Jump in a pile of leaves and roll off a bale of straw at the Jefferson Market Garden Children's Harvest Festival 2011. Kids will also enjoy pumpkin-painting, entertainment sponsored by the NYPL and autumn-themed goodies. (Saturday)
For a fresh take on Hansel and Gretel, Meet the Author: Adam Gidwitz at NYPL's Children's Center. Gidwitz has adapted eight of the well-known Grimm fairytales to write his own debut book, A Tale Dark and Grimm. (Saturday)
Magical stones do exist, and this one in particular leads Sylvester the donkey on quite the adventure! It's all about family in the Tribeca Performing Arts Center's production of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
Let your creativity flow at The Big Draw, an annual celebration of drawing, which will be held at the National Museum of the American Indian. Dance and musical entertainment will accompany the arty activities. (Saturday)
Forget exercise DVDs - join Asphalt Green coach Steve Ettinger for a fitness storytime as he reads from his Wallie Exercises children's book at The Poets House. Snack on healthy treats post-reading! (Saturday)
Families with special needs children will find the Long Island Second Annual Special Needs Family Fair helpful, as the fair features guest speakers, one-on-one sessions with developmental experts and ADHD screening tests. While parents gather hands-on advice, kids can enjoy face painting and crafts. (Saturday)
From an all-about-Disney panel to a Kids Costume Contest, wand-dueling wee ones will be in gaming heaven at New York Comic Con. (Sunday)
Sing to the ragtime and blues tunes of Randy Kaplan at his Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie NY CD Release Party at 92Y Tribeca. It's sure to be a rockin' good time! (Sunday)
Pumpkin patches and ponies in the park, oh my! The fourth annual Rockaway Fall Festival also includes costume-making and hayrides. (Sunday)
Strollers and scooters are the preferred wheels of the two-mile Stroll & Roll with the JCC in Manhattan at Riverside Park. Help raise funds for children in the center's after-school classes. (Sunday)
For even more events and activities this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar.
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