Free Family Events This Weekend! (January 19-21)

Join the Wyckoff House Museum on Saturday for its Family Day! Photo via wyckoffmuseum.org.

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

Through Friday, January 19

Prototype: “The Future is Open” Exhibit
5:30-6:30pm
Washington Square Park
All Ages
For families who don’t shy away from pointed political art and hot topics, head to Washington Square Park to see Tori Wrånes’s “The Future Is Open” exhibit. Wrånes’s work responds critically to the White House’s directive to cease using words like “transgender,” “vulnerable,” and “evidence-based.” The thematic piece features Wrånes’s vocals, a group of performers, body parts, and prosthetics.

Friday, January 19

Family Fridays: “The Math of Winning” with Paul Gallagher
6:30-8pm
National Museum of Mathematics
All Ages
Are you tired of losing to the computer when you play your favorite game? If the answer is yes, “The Math of Winning” is for you! MIT’s Paul Gallagher will unlock the mystery as to why some games are harder to solve and share some game winning strategies that are rooted in mathematics. Fingers crossed that these strategies are equally effective during family game night.

Saturday, January 20

Family Day
11am-3pm
Wyckoff House Museum, Brooklyn
All Ages
Head to the Wyckoff House Museum in Brooklyn for its Family Day! All ages can explore the farm house, participate in arts and crafts workshops, and go on scavenger hunts. Plus beginning at 1pm, artist Antony Zito will be on hand to paint custom silhouette portraits.

Illumination Box: Tinker with Light
1-4pm
National Museum of the American Indian
Ages 9 and up
Check out the National Museum of the American Indian for an art exhibition that teaches children about the environment. Marianne Nicholson’s artwork, “The Harbinger of Catastrophe,” uses light and design principles to show how people and the environment are interconnected. Youngsters can further learn about the environment and climate change by experimenting with their own mini light box, simple circuits, lights, shadows, and projections. Registration required.

Sunday, January 21

Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens Open House
9am-6pm
Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens
Ages 2-18
Join Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens this Sunday for its Spring Semester Open House! Ages 2 through 18 can try a free trail class in a variety of dance styles including hip-hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and African. Participants can meet the Center’s staff, create crafts, and go home with a complimentary goody bag. Cupcakes will be provided by Magnolia Bakery.

Brooklyn Three Kings Day Parade
1-4pm
Graham Avenue/Avenue of Puerto Rico, Brooklyn
All Ages
Celebrate the three kings at The Brooklyn Three Kings Day Parade, Inc.’s annual parade. The tradition has been going on for the past 21 years and this year The Brooklyn Three Kings Day Parade, Inc is dedicating the parade to the families of Puerto Rico. The parade will start at Graham Avenue/Avenue of Puerto Rico.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

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;