Free Family Events This Weekend! (November 10-12)

Broadway’s “The Lion King” Times Square Celebration will take place this Sunday! Photo via lionking.com.

Have an amazing weekend without opening your wallet! For even more activity inspiration, check out our Weekend Planner.

Friday, November 10

Family Fridays: “Which One Doesn’t Belong?”
6:30-8pm
National Museum of Mathematics
All Ages
The National Museum of Mathematics, as part of their Family Fridays series, will host an event uncovering math’s greatest questions like “Are hearts shapes?” or “Why do polygons need straight sides?” Author Christopher Danielson will lead participants through fun and games that break down math. This event is open to all ages. Pre-registration is required.

Saturday, November 11

Neighborhood Toy Store Day
9am
Participating toy stores throughout NYC
All Ages
Join together with your neighbors and your local community for Neighborhood Toy Store Day. This fun and charitable event features games and crafts, entertainment, and even discounts on select toys. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season by giving back to you local economy. Who wouldn’t want to hang out at the toy store? Bring the family and check out the event website to find your local participating toy store!

New York City Veterans Day Parade
11:15am-3:30pm
Fifth Avenue (from 26th to 52nd Streets)
All Ages
New York City hosts the nation’s largest service-honoring event with its annual Veterans Day Parade. This year marks the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into WWI. The parade, saluting our veterans and military, starts at 11:15am on November 11th at 26th Street on Fifth Avenue. The parade marches north along Fifth Avenue until its conclusion on 52nd Street. Witness this marvelous parade in person!

11th Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair
11:30am-4pm
The Brooklyn Museum
All Ages
Meet your favorite local authors and illustrators at the eleventh annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair at the Brooklyn Museum. The fair will feature a variety of storybooks, picture books, graphic novels, and books for young adults. More than 50 Brooklyn authors and illustrators will read their books in the museum’s Rubin Pavilion. In addition to meet-and-greet sessions, there will also be hands-on arts and crafts and fun photo opportunities for kids.

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Sunday, November 12

Broadway’s “The Lion King” Times Square Celebration
10am-6pm
Broadway and 45th Street
All Ages
Broadway’s “The Lion King” is celebrating its 20th anniversary and you’re invited to party with them in Times Square! This Sunday, join the musical’s cast for a meet & greet, giveaways, photo ops, a virtual reality experience, and instructor-led drumming circle workshops. You can also enter for a chance to win tickets to the production’s free anniversary performance on Wednesday, November 15.

241st Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington
12-3pm
Fort Tryon Park
All Ages
For the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, head to Fort Tryon Park for a day of 18th century fun. Watch as the Brigade of the American Revolution perform drills, a blacksmith demonstrates his craft, and participate in other cool activities. Enjoy 18th century music, games, and arts and crafts, too. There will also be a prize for the most authentic costume, so come dressed up!

Generation to Generation Festival
12-4pm
Museum at Eldridge Street
All Ages
Dress up in your best 19th century period clothing and head down to the Museum at Eldridge Street on November 12 for its Generation to Generation Festival. Spend the day learning about Eastern European Jewish culture with music, art, and other festivities. Enjoy musical performances, tours, and even an old-fashioned photo booth. Don’t miss it! Pre-registration is required.

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Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;