We can’t believe how much is going on out there this weekend. Are you ready? Just to name a few: the Transit Museum’s Train Show in Grand Central–where there’s also a fancy light show in the evenings–an exhibit all about poison at the American Museum of Natural History, and a big Chanukah and Mitzvah mash-up celebration at 92Y. See the rest of our highlights below. Enjoy!
STARTING FRIDAY
New York Transit Museum’s Holiday Train Show is back with an all-new theme at Grand Central with storybook trains, scavenger hunts, and more. Plus, while you’re there, don’t miss Grand Central’s centennial light show! (Friday)
All the city’s major department stores have all unveiled their holiday window displays–an NYC winter tradition–except for Saks (coming up next Monday). We’ve got the scoop on this year’s themes…right here. (Friday-Sunday)
Learn about the most puzzling cases of poisoning in history and the role venom plays in our lives at the American Museum of Natural History’s new Power of Poison exhibit. More Here (Friday-Sunday)
The classic Alice in Wonderland tale gets a musical twist at the West Side YMCA, whose Kids Company has created a whimsical production of madcap rabbit hole adventures. Hold on tight! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
Fight evil with the Power Rangers at the Scholastic store, where kids can get autographs from their fave rangers, train to kick butt, and participate in a special charity after a new episode screening. Jump in! (Saturday)
Join more than 35 Brooklyn-based children’s book authors and illustrators for readings, autographs, games, and a “Peter and the Wolf” performance at the Brooklyn Museum’s Annual Children’s Book Fair. Get educated! (Saturday)
The Center for Architecture is bringing ages 5 and up to Asian cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Seoul via model making at their upcoming Family Day. Ready to build? (Saturday)
SUNDAY ONLY
The Little Orchestra Society brings Stravinsky’s “Firebird” to life in a production full of magic and immortality, with exquisite use of puppets and illumination at New York City Center. Wow! (Sunday)
Make a “menurkey” (turkey-shaped menorah), decorate a dreidel, munch on latkes, and participate in community service at 92Y’s joint Chanukah Festival & Mitzvah Day. Get the festive scoop here. (Sunday)
Hanukkah Family Day means painting dreidels, designing storybooks, and creating menorah sculptures before making Thanksgivukkah-themed cookies and joining a dance party at The Jewish Museum. Dive in! (Sunday)
