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Weekend Planner: Fun Family Events In NYC (February 27-March 1)

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This weekend features some exciting family fests: Friday marks the opening of the New York International Children’s Film Festival, the largest film fest for teens and children and North America, while the Kids Food Festival takes over Bryant Park on Saturday and Sunday, featuring culinary stars such as Gail Simmons of “Top Chef” and Daniel Holzman of The Meatball Shop. Those looking for some theatrics can catch the opening of “The Light Princess” at the New Victory Theater, or Teater Tre’s lighthearted and colorful “Blocks” at BAM. Enjoy!

 

 

  • New York International Children's Film Festival

    New York International Children's Film Festival

    The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) is the largest film fest for children and teens in North America, screening more than 100 animated, live action, and experimental short and feature films from around the world. In addition to the films, the festival boasts a variety of activities such as gala premiers, retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, and workshops. Winners of the NYICFF jury prizes are Academy Award eligible. Be sure to purchase tickets early—all screenings typically sell out in advance. (Friday-Feb 27)
  • The Light Princess at the New Victory Theater

    The Light Princess at the New Victory Theater

     Ages 5 and up are invited to the New Victory Theater for the A.R.T. Institute’s production of "The Light Princess." This delightful musical tells the tale of a princess who is cursed by an evil witch to literally float through life. Will she break the curse before her 16th birthday or remain up in the air forever? Find out during this magical 70-minute fairy tale. (Opens Friday)
  • Kids Food Festival in Bryant Park

    Kids Food Festival in Bryant Park

     Attention all foodies: join Bryant Park for their annual Kids Food Festival! This two-day food extravaganza will feature live cooking demos for kids with celebrated chefs, as well as musical performances and the Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt. Among the culinary world celebs scheduled to attend are “Top Chef” judge (and our January cover mom) Gail Simmons, Jehangir Mehta, Daniel Holzman of The Meatball Shop and Joey Campanaro of The Little Owl. Kids can rock out during performances from ApplauseNY, Super Sprowtz, The Singing Baker, Baby Loves Disco, The Dirty Sock Funtime Band, and more. (Saturday-Sunday)
  • Blocks at BAM

    Blocks at BAM

     Block out some time this weekend to see “Blocks” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Geared specifically towards families with little ones, “Blocks” is Teater Tre’s production about three clowns who use colorful blocks to form physical bridges and emotional connections with one another. One of Sweden’s oldest theater troupes, Teater Tre’s blue-overalled performers will enchant and amuse audiences. (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Walter Martin at Symphony Space

    Walter Martin at Symphony Space

     Walter Martin, the talented multi-instrumentalist from indie-rock supergroup The Walkmen, will play upbeat music inspired by early rock ‘n roll at this kiddie concert featuring songs on topics from the zoo to family love and childhood. (Saturday)
  • Lunar New Year Family Festival at MOCA

    Lunar New Year Family Festival at MOCA

     Join the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) in ringing in the Lunar New Year with a lion dance, storytelling, Chinese zodiac-themed crafts, face painting, balloon animal twisting, and a performance by the Red Silk Dancers! (Saturday)
  • New Beginnings: Lunar New Year Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    New Beginnings: Lunar New Year Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host its own afternoon of Chinese New Year festivities, which will include performances from Sesame Street puppeteers, the Chinese Center on Long Island’s Lion Troupe, and Lotus Music & Dance, martial arts and hand-pulled noodle demos, arts & crafts, a Chinese tea ceremony, and much more. (Saturday)
  • Galli Theater Festival

    Galli Theater Festival

     Catch the premiere of the Galli Theater’s “Three Little Pigs” at the Galli Fairy Tale Festival! This two-hour event will feature a theater workshop, face painting, enchanted arts and crafts, and more. (Sunday)
  • Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carl Favorites at Tribeca PAC

    Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carl Favorites at Tribeca PAC

     The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, an award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer, is adapted for the stage in this fun black light show that tells the story of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. (Saturday)
  • Purim Carnival at 92Y

    Purim Carnival at 92Y

     Come to the 92Y to enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, a bounce house, and create delicious hamentashen and mishloach manot. Wear your costumes and celebrate Purim with families and friends, and catch a special magic show and Purim play! (Sunday)
  • Fly Guy and Other Stories at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

    Fly Guy and Other Stories at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

     Come to the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College for a musical revue based on children’s literature, featuring Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Diary of a Worm, Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig, and more. (Sunday)
  • A Night Out with Ron Lieber

    A Night Out with Ron Lieber

     On Tuesday, March 3, Diva Moms presents a night out with Ron Lieber–a local dad, New York Times money columnist, and author of the new book The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money–which will include a Q&A and book signing with Lieber. To RSVP and reserve your spot at this free book club event, email [email protected]. (Tuesday)
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