You know the holiday season is upon us when there aren’t enough hours in a weekend to enjoy all the special family attractions cropping up all over the city. This weekend, besides annual favorites like the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden, there’s also a multi-holiday-themed Disney on Ice show, a funky “rhythmic circus” and beatboxing performance at the New Victory Theater, and a gigantic 300-square-foot gingerbread village at the New York Hall of Science.
STARTING FRIDAY
The New Victory Theater will be pulsing with energy in “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” in which a “rhythmic circus” taps along to sounds of human beatboxing and a brass band. Ready to jam? (Friday-Sunday)
Party it up with Mickey, Minnie, Buzz Lightyear, and other Disney characters during the Disney on Ice “Let’s Celebrate” show at Barclay’s Center, highlighting different holidays around the world. Dive in! (Friday-Sunday)
Get into the holiday spirit with The Grinch at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, where Dr. Seuss-inspired workshops involve rhyming hats, two-sided masks, and an interactive sleigh ride–oh my! (Friday-Sunday)
Ridemakerz, which provides the ultimate customized toy car building experience, has set up its own mini-shop at FAO Schwarz just in time for the holiday season. Get creative! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Grammy-nominated band Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players is taking to Symphone Space stages with infectious energy and giggle-inducing lyrics. Ready to laugh? (Saturday)
New York Botanical Gardens’ Holiday Train Show is back with more than 140 landmark replicas like Penn Station and Radio City Music Hall, not to mention themed crafts, readings, and shows. Hop on! (Saturday & Sunday)
The Mexican American Festival means a whole weekend of live music, dance, storytelling, theater, crafts, and more at the Children’s Museum of the Arts. Get cultured! (Saturday & Sunday)
SUNDAY ONLY
Get a sugar rush at Gingerbread Lane at the New York Hall of Science, a 300-square-foot gingerbread village of more than 200 gingerbread houses, cable cars, subway stations, and more. Wow! (Sunday)
“Private ear” Inspector Pulse takes kids on a musical mystery adventure at Lincoln Center’s Meet the Music! “A Trilling Event” concert, all about making chamber music accessible to little ones. More Here (Sunday)
Brunch in the gorgeous Wave Hill garden featuring brioche French toast, butternut squash pudding, and other goodies from new farm-to-table family cookbook Sylvia’s Table—what’s not to love? (Sunday)
Wish you could lounge around in a warm onesie all day but still have tons of fun? Baby Loves Disco’s Pajama Party lets you do just that with dancing, crafts, photo booths, and more. Boogie away! (Sunday)
Experience a retelling of “Sleeping Beauty” like you’ve never heard before at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, complete with interwoven Seussian rhymes and modern music. Listen up! (Sunday)
Carnegie Hall will be filled with the sweet sound of little ones singing as the Brooklyn Youth Chorus showcases some of Britten’s most notable pieces–and don’t miss the pre-show activities. (Sunday)
Songwriters Tim Kubart and Matt Puckett tap into their childhood memories for relatable, energetic tunes that they’re bringing to the Jewish Museum this weekend. Rock on! (Sunday)
