Weekend Planner: March 15-17

Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! We all know about the big famous parade, but we’ve rounded up tons of other family parties, Irish-themed walking tours, and other activities so you can make the most of the holiday. Otherwise, we’re looking forward to the new animal-themed Cirque Du Soleil Show, a plucky play about a tooth fairy and a boy,  and an uber cool conference that’s all about teens. More highlights here:

Starting Friday

Get your math on at MoMath’s Can You KenKen family night, where arithmetic becomes fun in Japanese logic puzzles. No calculators allowed. (Friday)

Cirque Du Soleil is back at Citifield with “Totem,” a new show inspired by interfaith creation myths that channels all sorts of animals in its world-famous acrobatics. Breath-taking! (Friday-Sunday)

Laugh out loud at “Bello Mania,” starring a clown with a Ringling Bros pedigree and daring stunt troupe unlike any other. Only at New Victory Theater. (Friday-Sunday)

Starting Saturday

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to go green at The Skyscraper Museum, where games are all about sustainability and environmentalism this weekend. Dive in! (Saturday)

Mix it up with Randy Kaplan, who’s blending American roots, country blues, and Broadway numbers at yet another kid-favorite show at Symphony Space. Rock on! (Saturday)

Little Orchestra Society’s Tubby the Tuba concert draws kids into a timeless classical afternoon with sweet brass tunes and live story narration. Get the musical scoop here. (Saturday)

TEDxTeen is a conference about amazing teens doing amazing things. Hosted by Chelsea Clinton at Scholastic, here’s where you can meet young NYT bestselling authors, star performers, and more! Get inspired. (Saturday)

Looking for a great St. Paddy’s party? The Citibabes bash, with crafts, face painting, cupcake decorating, and live music, is all the rage. Cheers! (Saturday)

New Yorkers can cycle for a cure this Saturday, March 16 at the Max Cure Foundation and Flywheel’s “Be Brave N’ Fly” charity event. Proceeds go toward children’s cancer research and raising awareness.

Just one weekend left to glimpse the brand new season from Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, a mainstay on the New York dance scene. Don’t miss out! (Saturday & Sunday)

What adventures ensue when a tooth fairy decides to switch lives with a plucky boy? Find out at Vital Theatre’s “A (Tooth) Fairy Tale.” Hold on tight! (Saturday & Sunday)

Sunday Only

Jam for a good cause at 92Y’s interactive Shababa Concert, back with a live band, Coco the puppet sloth, and other beloved performers singing about family bonds. Jump in! (Sunday)

Kid-friendly games, songs, and other exercises make brass music and orchestra accessible for all ages at Carnegie Kids’ Philharmonic Families concert. Classy. (Sunday)

Get a head start on celebrating Passover at the Museum of Jewish Heritage with kindie star Shira Kline and holiday crafts. Great for ages 3-10. (Sunday)