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The month-long New York International Children's Film Festival opens this weekend, marking the event's 15th anniversary. But be sure to get your tix to certain flicks before they sell out. (Friday-Sunday)
Sail down the Mississippi and straight to The New Victory Theater for a classic presentation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. (Friday-Sunday)
Passing through Grand Central? Peruse their Japan Week kick-off events which include cooking demos (like Japanese fried chicken), music, fashion shows, ice carving and art. (Friday-Saturday)
Get energized by the Spirit of Uganda dancers and drummers at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts, great for kids ages 8 and up. (Friday-Saturday)
Ready your veg-lovin' palates for the New York Vegetarian Food Festival at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Fams will love the healthy food, cooking demos, live music and a really cool interactive cartoon show. (Saturday-Sunday)
Rocking horses and bouncing balls delight in A Musical Toy Store, the latest installment from The Little Orchestra Society. (Saturday-Sunday)
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' b-day at the Brooklyn Children's Museum for the grand opening of their newest exhibit, The Literacy Quilt. (Saturday-Sunday)
A-B-C, easy as 1-2-3--head to McNally Jackson for storytime and art with author Al MacCuish. You'll adore his new book, Operation Alphabet. (Saturday)
It's all about the Girl Scouts at the Scholastic Store this weekend. Make friendship bracelets, eat cookies and celebrate 100 years of a great tradition. (Saturday)
Jam on your steel drum with the Children's Museum of the Arts at their Caribbean American Festival. Traditional music, dancing storytelling and workshops will be held all afternoon. (Saturday)
A little something for the parents! Check out the Dan Zanes & The Del Fuegos reunion at the Bell House in Brooklyn, playing together for the first time since the '80s. (Saturday)
Leave your igloo and explore the Arctic at the Scandinavia House's Greenland Children's Day. Learn winter survival skills and how to speak the native language, Kalaallisut. (Saturday)
It's a spring fling at the American Museum of Natural History with the Pawkar Raymi Spring Celebration. Party the Ecuadorian way with music and dance straight from the Andes Mountains. (Saturday)
Build your own personal R2-D2 during the Sony Wonder Technology Lab's robot building workshop. Imagine what you can do with a motor, screws and some cans! (Saturday)
For creepy tales that hit close to home, join the New York Public Library for Spooky Stories of New York State. (Saturday)
The 92Y Tribeca will host the Bari Koral Family Rock Band's Anna and the Cupcakes release show. Who doesn't love music and free cupcakes? (Sunday)
Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi will host a launch party for her new book, It's A Big World! Little Pig at Books of Wonder. (Sunday)
Put on your dancin' shoes (and socks) and groove to the Dirty Sock Funtime Band at The Jewish Museum. (Sunday)
Don your costumed best and get ready to celebrate Purim with three family carnivals hosted by the 92nd Street Y, Jewish Community Project Downtown and the JCC. Be sure to get plenty of hamentashen! (Sunday)
The Ultimate Birthday Party at Chelsea's apple seeds location is not a bash to miss. Current and prospective members will attend sample classes, enjoy free play and walk away with gift bags! (Sunday)
If you love contemporary pop and jazz, the Sinatra-like crooner John Pizzarelli is headlining a benefit for The Anderson School--kids are welcome, too! (Sunday)
For even more events this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar . | 
