The can’t-miss events happening in February in Manhattan, including ‘Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party;’ AKC Meet the Breeds, presented by The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club; and family-friendly events at the Museum of Chinese in America and The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society.
Party With the Street!
Jump to the beat with your friends at Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. Check out the pre-show experience (select shows) for the opportunity to tour the on-stage neighborhood. A variety of interactive activities give children the chance to create, discover, and learn as they help decorate for the upcoming party featured in Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! They may even see their artwork displayed onstage during the show. Select dates, Feb. 9-19, see website for times. Age: All. $15 and up. The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Midtown. sesamestreetlive.com.
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Best in Show
Does your family love dogs? Then you’ll want to mark your calendars for the AKC Meet the Breeds® at Piers 92/94, part of Meet & Compete, presented by The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club. At this event, the whole family will have the opportunity to meet and play with more than 100 breeds of dogs—and even nearly 40 cat breeds. There will also be information about pet ownership and the qualities that make each breed a good family pet. The joint event also includes the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. Can’t get enough? Westminster Week 2018 offers a slew of events, including the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Feb. 10, 10am-5pm. Age: All. $35; $10 children ages 11 and younger. Piers 92/94, 711 Twelfth Avenue, Hell’s Kitchen. westminsterkennelclub.org.
Museum of Chinese in America
This interactive museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing Chinese American history through innovative exhibits and multimedia productions that engage and educate guests of all ages. Enjoy family festivals such as MOCA FEST 2018, an eight-week-long celebration of the Lunar New Year (through March 3), as well as drop-in art workshops and story times.
Visit it: 215 Centre St., Chinatown; 855-955-6622; mocanyc.org
Can’t-miss event: Lunar New Year Family Festival on Feb. 17, 11am-4pm
The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society
This rich historical museum uses character-based pavilions to share 350 years of New York and American history. Families with toddlers to preteens can enjoy family learning programs as well as interactive exhibits and games. Pick up a History Detective briefcase to discover the past or enjoy a stroller tour or other reoccurring family program.
Visit it: 170 Central Park West, Upper West Side; 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org
Can’t-miss event: Living History: Meet President George and First Lady Martha Washington on Feb. 17-19, 11am-4pm
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Main image: Prepare for plenty of music and dancing with familiar friends like Oscar the Grouch.
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