Is the freezing weather really starting to thaw? It’s just in time, considering this weekend is the weekend of a big children’s film festival with over 100 films, not one but two food festivals for kids, a sneak preview of “Cinderella” the musical at Lincoln Center, and much more family fun. Get the highlights below.
STARTING FRIDAY
The New York International Children’s Film Festival is bringing 100+ shorts and features from all over the world to the city! Get the cinematic scoop here. (Friday-Sunday)
Comedy meets greatness at the tween-friendly rendition of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the New Victory Theater. Best for 12+. (Friday-Sunday)
Get ready to laugh at “Exceptions to Gravy,” a bone-tickling performance that defies the law of physics at Canal Park Playhouse. So fly! (Friday-Sunday)
The Deedle Deedle Dees will also be melding science and history with the fantastic fun of song and dance at Symphony Space. Rock on! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Get a whiff of the smells of 19 NYC ‘hoods in the book New York, Phew York, presented by its author at the MoMA Design Store this weekend. Sniff it out right here. (Saturday)
Elena Moon Park and Friends is bringing a wonderful blend of East Asian folk songs with Western sensibilities for a cosmopolitan musical experience in NoHo. Get cultured! (Saturday)
Preview the upcoming “Cinderella” on Broadway at Lincoln Center! Expect Rogers and Hammerstein faves like “In My Own Little Corner” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Magical. (Saturday)
Beethoven and Brahms get kid-friendly with energetic beats and guided pre-concert activities for budding musicians. Yes, it’s the Carnegie Hall Family Concert! (Saturday)
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a day of free sports clinics, fitness demos, and more at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Get your game on! (Saturday)
Moey’s Music Party at The JCC in Manhattan is a double whammy–first full of festive jamming with pompoms and bubbles followed by a songwriting workshop with Moey herself. Rock on! (Saturday)
The Kids Food Festival in Bryant Park means an amazing chance to nibble delicious bites, cook with talented chefs, and learn all about balanced diets. And don’t miss the fun but educational scavenger hunt! Who’s hungry? (Saturday & Sunday)
For more foodie fun, check out the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival in Chelsea, full of vegan ice cream, milk shakes, and more. Yummm. (Saturday & Sunday)
Meet a talented orchestra conductor, then try your own hand at leading the players at Little Orchestra Society’s “Meet the Maestro” concert. Ready to take charge? (Saturday & Sunday)
SUNDAY ONLY
Christian McBride & Inside Straight makes jazz accessible to children with cool finger-snapping beats at 92Y’s Kaufmann Concert Hall. Classy! (Sunday)
Give St. Patrick’s Day a hearty, early welcome at Sunnyside’s all-inclusive parade, featuring Bolivian dancers, Celtic drummers, and other multicultural performers. Remember to wear green! (Sunday)
BONUS TIP
Do your kids argue, fight for your attention, or name-call? Get all the answers for dealing with sibling rivalry at The JCC in Manhattan’s “The Joys and Challenges of Raising Siblings” workshop this Monday. Details here.
