This weekend promises some warmer weather, as well as plenty of Lunar New Year celebrations! Ring in the Year of the Sheep at Sunday’s Chinatown parade, or check out the Asia Society’s or the China Institute’s family bashes. If you’re looking for a spectacle, check out “Circus Xtreme” at the Barclays Center. Feel like singing along? Don’t miss Sesame Street Live at MSG, or the opening of “Cinderella” the musical at the Players Theatre. Enjoy!
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Sesame Street Live: "Make a New Friend" at the Theater at MSG
Along with our friends at Kidville, we're giving away three packs of four tickets each to Sesame Street Live's new show, "Make a New Friend," at the Theater at Madison Square Garden! Elmo, Grover, and the gang welcome Chanki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore their cultural similarities--from singing and dancing to sharing cookies--and celebrate the power of friendship.(Opens Thursday-March 1) -
Japan Week at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal hosts Japan Week for the third year in a row. Attractions include the new Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train, a “depachika” food emporium with delectable sweets from regions all over Japan, and extravagant wedding kimonos! (Through Friday) -
Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus: "Circus Xtreme" at the Barclays Center
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present “Circus Xtreme,” a circus like you’ve never seen before! Featuring freestyle BMX riders, a bungee aerial skydiving performance, and Mongolian trick camel riders, the show will be an adrenaline-pumping ride. Plus, pre-show access is included with all tickets, providing the family with an inside glimpse into the circus! (Thursday-March 1) -
Engineering Week at the New York Hall of Science
It’s all hands-on during Engineering Week at the New York Hall of Science. Thursday's activities will focus on wearable engineering, and Friday will be dedicated to motor machine engineering, featuring the museum's new Invent-abling Motion Machine Kit. (Through Friday) -
The Okee Dokee Brothers at Symphony Space
Come to Symphony Space to catch this Grammy-winning Minnesotan duo, who will perform their blend of folk and bluegrass tunes featuring their witty lyrics and crazy humor. (Saturday) -
Super Sabado: Carnaval at El Museo Del Barrio
Join the Museo Del Barrio in celebration of the Latin American tradition of Carnaval with music (featuring Matuto), storytelling, dance workshops with Ballet Hispanico, and art-making activities. (Saturday) -
Apollo Theatre Open House
The Apollo Theater is hosting a free afternoon of community programming in celebration of Black History Month. Visitors can explore the theater and stand on the stage where musical legends have launched their careers, hear true stories about the Apollo, the Tree of Hope, and Harlem told by members from the Storytelling Center of New York, enjoy live music, and participate in a family storytelling workshop with the Pickney Players (suggested for ages 6 and up). (Saturday) -
Kids Week at the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum
Budding scientists and engineers will love the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum’s annual Kids Week. With six days of activities and workshops on topics like how to grow food in space, building a telescope, and live birds of prey in addition to planetarium presentations, Tour Guide Talks, live shows and visiting children’s authors, there’s something for every young explorer! (Through Saturday) -
Losar Family Day: Himalayan New Year at the Rubin Museum
Come to the Rubin Museum for an afternoon of arts, crafts, food and music in celebration of Losar, the Himalayan New Year. Watch a master artist create a sand mandala, build colorful butter sculptures, drink Himalayan butter tea, go on a family gallery tour, and enjoy traditional Tibetan music. (Sunday) -
Cinderella the Musical at the Players Theatre
“Cinderella” the musical will return to the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village this month. Revisit this classic tale through this fun and fresh adaptation, and follow Cinderella to the ball on her journey to find the prince. Prior to the performance, audiences can participate in an interactive, hour-long arts workshop. (Opens Sunday) -
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Join revelers on Sunday, February 22 for Chinatown’s Lunar New Year parade and festival, a celebratory block party featuring Chinese vendors and food. Don’t miss the dancing dragons, traditional lion dances, costumes, and confetti as the parade makes its way through the main thoroughfares of Chinatown and Little Italy. (Sunday) -
Family Day: Moon Over Manhattan! Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Asia Society
Ring in the Year of the Goat at the Asia Society with performances and traditional crafts inspired by Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia, such as a lion dance, a kung fu demonstration, musical performances, and more. (Saturday) -
FIAF Kids: Animated Weekend at the French Institute Alliance Française
Head to the French Institute Alliance Française to discover the finest in French animation during one fun family weekend! There's no better way to introduce your children to classic and contemporary animated films! Between screenings, you can play games, attend story hour or enjoy savory sweets from Maman Bakery. Films are in French, but have English subtitles unless otherwise noted. (Saturday-Sunday) -
Culinary Kids Week at the New York Botanical Garden
Grab your apron and take a trip to the New York Botanical Garden this week for Carla Hall’s Culinary Kids Week! Throughout the week, there will be live cooking demos from other celebrity chefs, activity stations, culinary workshops, a food-themed treasure hunt, a Kids Kitchen Corner, and more. Participating cooking programs include Edible Academy, Growing Chefs, HealthBarn USA, Big Apple Edibles, and others. Recommended for ages 4-12. (Through Sunday) -
Chinese New Year Family Celebration at the China Institute
Start the Year of the Sheep with a free lion dance and kung-fu demo in front of the China Institute, followed by activities and workshops–such as dumpling making, lantern crafting, and gallery tours. (Sunday) -
The Mamas Summer Countdown at NYSci
Join the Mamas Network for Mamas Summer Countdown–a chance for families and local businesses to come together for a celebration of warm weather and all of the fun that comes along with it. Whether you’re looking for the perfect summer camp, starting to plan a family vacation, or are even just starting to think about warm weather wardrobes and supplies, this is the event for you! (Sunday) -
Celebrate the Year of the Sheep
Ring in the Lunar New Year with these fun family events. -
Black History Month Activity Guide
Celebrate Black History Month at one of the many exhibits, concerts, and workshops happening around the city. -
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