Storm watch or no storm watch, NYC is fearlessly diving into the weekend as usual. Sesame Street comes to life in “Elmo’s Super Heroes,” Zorro returns in a new show of high-speed chases and sword fights, and Lunar New Year fests kick into high gear all over the city–just to name a few. Enjoy!
STARTING FRIDAY
See how fun math can be at the Museum of Math’s Family Friday workshop exploring cubes, pyramids, and other 3D shapes. Be creative! (Friday)
Scrambling for a Valentine’s gift for Mom or Dad? Make a lollipop or personalized card at The Craft Studio’s drop-ins. Love it. (Friday & Saturday)
Sesame Street comes to life in “Elmo’s Super Heroes” at Madison Square Garden, where song, dance, and lessons about healthy habits will delight. What’s not to love? (Friday-Sunday)
Get a thrill at the swashbuckling “Mark of Zorro” show at The New Victory Theater, full of high-speed chases and rooftop sword fights. Hold on tight! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Great for daring kids 5-12, Bunnicula the vampire rabbit goes from book to stage at the DR2 Kids Theater with just the right amount of creepiness. Be brave, friends. (Saturday)
There’s no excuse like Lunar New Year to learn to cook. Make dumplings with Rickshaw Dumplings at the Museum of Chinese in America. Bring your appetites! (Saturday)
What is Latin Jazz? Find out at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s latest Family Concert and enjoy Afro-Carribean tunes with Pan-American beats. Rock on! (Saturday)
Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame at the Whitney’s Sinister Pop Family Day with karaoke, crafts, and photo ops. Get the artsy scoop right here. (Saturday)
The Paper Bag Players, named after their creative upcycling of bags and boxes into costumes and props, is bringing a hilarious new Western-themed show to Symphony Space. Yeehaw! (Saturday & Sunday)
Get groovin’ at “Who’s Got the Beat?”, the Lolli-Pops concert at The Little Orchestra Society that encourages you to clap, tap, and jump with the furry and feathered buddies onstage. Boogie it up! (Saturday & Sunday)
SUNDAY ONLY
Celebrate Purim with the Mama Doni Band and the Museum of Jewish Heritage with a disco party, costume parade & crafts. Feelin’ festive? (Sunday)
More groovy fun: Baby Loves Disco’s Valentine’s Day party means 70s and 80s hits, chocolate treats, dance lessons, slow numbers for Mom and Dad, and more. Party time!
(Sunday)
New York Transit Museum’s Special Day for Special Kids hosts an exciting morning of games, activities, plays, and more for families of children with special needs. Hop on! (Sunday)
