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Weekend Plans & More
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Anchorman Elmo is ready to ring in the New Year! Head to the Sony Wonder Technology Lab for a 60-minute screening of Sesame Street Celebrates Around The World. (Friday)
The Story Pirates are known for bringing the stories of kids to the stage. Tomorrow, they share their magic at the Children's Museum of Manhattan with two can't-miss performances. (Friday)
Ages three and up will get a kick out of Puppetworks' two-for-one holiday show in Park Slope, with marionette musings from The Steadfast Tin Solider and Nutcracker Sweets. (Friday)
Inspired by the work of Ezra Jack Keats, 3's and up can spend the afternoon watercolor painting and layering patterned papers to create a collage at the Jewish Museum's final winter break workshop. (Friday)
Team up, solve clues and traverse the DiMenna Children's History Museum floor in a winter recess scavenger hunt. And don't forget to decorate your own election button! (Friday)
Get ready for a weekend of astounding acrobatics! For a spellbinding show, head to The Queens Theatre to gawk at the Golden Dragon troupe in a two-day run. (Friday-Saturday) And in their final weekend, Cirque Shanghai's Bai Xi will w-o-w at the New Victory. (Friday-Saturday) Learn about the chromatography of snowflakes and leap across a series of lily pads in the remaining few days of Liberty Science Center's 12 Days of Science. (Friday-Sunday) Counting down to 2012 with kids in tow? We put together a special list of events for the big night, so check out these family-friendly soirees (from bowling to the circus), restaurant parties (at Isabella's and more) and outdoor fun (from fireworks to an annual bike ride)--and be sure to bring the sparkling apple juice! (Saturday)
A Kwanzaa gala fit for the whole family! Experience African dance, spoken word, live music, custom crafts and more at the American Museum of Natural History. (Saturday) Ready to get started on those New Year's resolutions? During a free all-day fitness fair at the JCC, fams can sign up for programs like Family Zumba or Cardio Boot Camp. Pre-registration recommended. (Sunday) Watch the playful shorts featured in the recent cinematic hit, Hugo, at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. All ages are welcome to this magical world of magicians, fairies and mermaids. (Sunday) Cherished teddy bears (and their owners, too) are invited to afternoon tea at the Mount Vernon Hotel and Museum Garden. (Monday) Crafty kiddos 6 and up can create their own works of art by stacking paper, cardboard, newspapers and old magazines at a workshop hosted by the Children's Museum of the Arts. (Monday) The holidays may be over, but the spirit of the New York Botanical Garden's Train Show is still a-buzz! 2012 kicks off with regularly scheduled performances by Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. (Monday)
For even more events this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar. |
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*FOR TODDLERS*
Do you have a budding architect, policeman, firefighter or pilot on your hands? The eight-piece team of MagnaMobiles from EDTOY features an airplane, ambulance, bulldozer, concrete mixer, dump truck, fire truck, helicopter and police car, all made with  "rotating magnet technology" so that kids can take apart the pieces and put them back together (ages 3 and older). And we have a helicopter, airplane and fire truck to give away! To enter, simply leave a comment on our Facebook Page telling us why you'd like to win. Then, send us an email with the subject line "EDTOY." Deadline to enter is Friday, January 6.
*FOR BABIES*
Alex Jr. Toys' plush Patty Cake toy is deliciously colorful. Babies 6 months and older can hone their early motor skills with this stackable dessert. The four layers make squeaking, rattling and crinkling noises for maximum fun during playtime. We have Patty Cake Plush Toys for two lucky readers! Send us an email with the subject line "Patty Cake." Deadline to enter is Friday, January 6.
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With Christmas and Hanukkah behind us, we still have some exciting winter celebrations ahead. On top of everything else you planned with the fam, we've done our own holiday prep: 25 great ideas for you and family to do between now and New Year's. The list includes just about everything from the newest interactive museum exhibit, to sweet treats only available this time of year, to theatre and concerts for kids.
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