10 Great Events Happening All Over NYC This November

The Motherlode: A Registry Experience by The Bump

NOVEMBER 2 [Adults] Visit The Motherlode: A Registry Experience by The Bump to learn about all of the best baby products on the market, ask baby care questions to experts, and meet fellow moms and moms-to-be. Admission is free, prior registration is recommended. Photo: thebump.com

Canstruction New York

NOVEMBER 3-16 [All ages] Check out some awesome art and contribute to a great cause at Canstruction! Engineers, architects, students, and civilians compete to see who can build the biggest and coolest structures out of cans of food. After the winners are crowned, all the food is donated to City Harvest, to help feed NYC’s hungry. Previous years’ winners include a Bat-Signal—with an illuminated sky—and a bull charging out of a wall. Last year’s winner used 9,000 cans! Guests are asked to bring at least one can of quality food, and are encouraged to bring more to donate. Admission is free, 10am-8pm, except 11/16, 10am-6pm. Photo: canstructionny.org

“Chotto Desh” at the New Victory Theater

NOVEMBER 4-13 [Ages 7+] One of Britain’s leading choreographers, Akram Kahn, is coming to the New Victory Theater this fall to perform “Chotto Desh,” his lauded autobiographical solo dance piece. Using a compelling mix of evocative dance, visuals, and sound, Khan’s piece follows his life story from the streets of Bangladesh to the stages of London. Telling this cross-cultural story and portraying the experiences of being different, “Chotto Desh” celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the modern world. Family choreography workshops are available on 11/5 and 11/13. Full-price tickets start at $16, show times vary. Photo: newvictory.org

2nd Annual Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire

NOVEMBER 5-6 [All ages] Join different tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, engineers, science club members, students, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and Makers of all kinds to brainstorm science fair projects and craft ideas. Learn from the experts and get busy with your projects Photo: barnesandnoble.com

Breakfast with Penguins at New York Aquarium

NOVEMBER 12 [Ages 3-8] Participants will enjoy a light breakfast along with child-focused activities while the penguins enjoy their own morning meal. The program includes an animal encounter. $40 members; $45 nonmembers Photo: nyaquarium.com

Family Mindfulness Workshop at Rubin Museum

NOVEMBER 13 [All ages] Mindfulness teacher and neuroscience researcher at NYU Langone Medical School, Ayman Mukerji Househam, will be hosting a workshop at the Rubin Museum aimed to teach parents and kids how to beecome a mindful family. Techniques include practicing self love, finding calm-down time, and establishing "special playtime" with your child. The event is from 3-4pm. Photo: rubinmuseum.org

Taylor Swift Experience at South Street Seaport

NOVEMBER 19 - FEBRUARY 2017 [All ages] New York City's Taylor Swift fans will be delighted at the Taylor Swift Experience exhibit opening at South Street Seaport this month. Guests can go to 19 Fulton Street to see the piano from her RED tour, childhood albums, show costumes, and more. Tickets are $9 each. Photo: grammymuseum.org

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

NOVEMBER 24 [All ages] Make sure to see this world-famous parade! The festivities begin on Central Park West and 77th street, and head south along the park before swinging East at Columbus Circle until Sixth Avenue, before it resumes its route south until it reaches the final destination--the Macy’s on 34th street. Bundle up and get there early if you want to get seats, especially in the early sections of the parade. Of course, there will be all the floats you love, including the iconic Snoopy float! Photo: Peter Roan via Flickr

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at Museum of Moving Image

NOVEMBER 25–27 [5 and up] Stop by the Museum of Moving Image to see a screening of the classic film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and participate in some candy-themed crafts like a candy animation, design your own candy factory film set, and more. Then, sit down and enjoy the movie! Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and students, and $7 for kids ages 3–17. Advance tickets available online at movingimage.us. Photo: movingimage.us

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

NOVEMBER 29 - December 24 [All ages] Once the Thanksgiving meal is over and everyone has taken their naps, it’s time to begin holiday shopping! Skip all the stores and find gifts for the whole family at one of the biggest holiday markets in the city. Located at the southwest corner of Central Park, you will find one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing and art, plus fantastic snacks from local eateries. Photo: Charley Lhasa via Flickr