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Friday, January 6
40th Annual Three Kings Day
11am-12:30pm
El Museo del Barrio
All Ages
Celebrate Three Kings Day at El Museo del Barrio during its annual Three Kings Day Parade. There will be music, dancing, live camels, magnificent puppets, and much more. In honor of the parade’s 40th anniversary, the museum will celebrate the lives of individuals who have made major contributions to the Latino community. The parade begins at 106th Street and Lexington Avenue and ends at 115th Street and Park Avenue. Afterward, enjoy live concerts and free admission to the museum’s galleries. Pre-registration is required for parade marchers.
Teen Digital Media Lab
4-6pm
Museum of the Moving Image
Ages 14 and up
Create your own motion animation in the Teen Digital Media Lab at the Museum of the Moving Image! After learning about Martin Scorsese and his many films, teens can produce their own stop motion animation of New York City landscapes. Teens can also enjoy an NYC slice while they create their cinematic masterpiece.
Saturday, January 7
Winter Family Festival
12-4pm
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
All Ages
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine is bringing back its annual Winter Family Festival! Families can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of face painting, crafts, games, a Gaga Ball tournament, bouncy house, storytelling, and fabulous door prizes! The festival, hosted by Adults and Children in Trust (the Cathedral’s after-school and summer program), is also an open house so families can take a tour and meet the staff.
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Saturday, January 7-Sunday, January 8
Family Art Project: Create Your Year-Hello 2017!
10am-1pm
Wave Hill
All Ages
Introduce your family to the power of visualization! Reflecting on who you want to be in 2017, what adventures you want to go on, and whose lives you want to touch, families can create their vision for 2017, and take home a hanging calendar. Dream big! Please note: This event is free on Saturday and free with garden admission on Sunday.
MulchFest 2017
10am-2pm
Various parks throughout NYC
All Ages
Dispose of your Christmas tree the eco-friendly way during the Parks Department’s MulchFest 2017. You can drop off your tree to have it chipped into mulch for city parks and gardens at select locations throughout the five boroughs. Families can also take home their mulch for their backyards or street trees. For a list of sites visit nycgovparks.org.
