Hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year’s! There’s a ton in store for the first full week of 2015, including a Three Kings Day Parade at El Museo del Barrio, a Disney On Ice show at Nassau Coliseum, Icky Fest 2015 at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and more. Start the year off right at one of these fun family events.
Tuesday, January 6
38th Annual Three Kings Day Parade
El Museo del Barrio
11am-12:30pm
Celebrate Three Kings Day at El Museo del Barrio during their annual Three Kings Day Parade. There will be music, dancing, live camels, magnificent puppets, and much more. This year, El Museo will honor the parade’s late founder and former museum director Jack Agüeros. After the parade, enjoy a concert by Pablo Mayor and free admission to the museum’s galleries. This event is free, but reservations are required.
Thursday, January 8-Sunday, January 11
Disney On Ice: Princesses & Heroes
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Various times
Join your favorite Disney characters for Disney On Ice: Princesses & Heroes at Nassau Coliseum beginning this Thursday! Ariel, Jasmine, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, and their respective princes will battle the forces of evil during this ice skating show spectacle. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets start at $25.
Beginning Friday, January 9
Kids’ Night On Broadway
Participating Broadway theaters
Various times
Starting this Friday, ages 6 through 18 can see a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult with a full-priced ticket. Participating shows include “Aladdin,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Wicked,” “The Lion King,” “Jersey Boys,” and others. Also, don’t forget to check out kidsnightonbroadway.com for exclusive deals on restaurants and other offers. Runs through Thursday, January 15.
Saturday, January 10-Sunday, January 11
Icky Fest 2015
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
11am-5pm
Head over to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum this weekend for Icky Fest 2015. All ages will get a kick out of the ooey gooey, creepy crawly and just plain gross activities that the museum has in store. There will be a bug petting zoo, a carnivorous plants demo, an ocean creatures presentation, a Germ Detectives workshop, and a musical performance from The Trummytones. Free with museum admission.
Sunday, January 11
Carnegie Kids: Songs for Unusual Creatures
Carnegie Hall
2pm
Ever heard of an elephant shrew or a giant Chinese salamander? Musician, author, and composer Michael Hearst will introduce young audiences to these and other unusual animals during his show at Carnegie Hall this Sunday. All ages are welcome. This event is free, but reservations are required. Seating is on a first-come first served basis.
