Weekend Planner: Everything Worth Doing This Weekend (December 9-11)

Al-Quds: Jerusalem At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

Renowned composer Mohammed Fairouz and poet Naomi Shihab Nye created a new song to respond to the various voices of Jerusalem in honor of The Met Fifth Avenue’s exhibition called, “Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven.” The Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble and mezzo-soprano soloist Eve Gigiliotti will perform the world premiere. Also, Modern Medieval Trio of Voices will perform “O Jerusalem” by Hildegard von Bingen and Axion Estin Foundation’s psaltes (cantors) will perform Eastern Orthodox chants in different languages. This world premiere is not to be missed! (Friday) Photo: metmuseum.org

Free Movie Night: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” At Morris-Jumel Mansion

Enjoy a free spooky evening of holiday cheer with a showing of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas in Washington Heights! (Friday) Photo: thedailybeast.com

Justin Roberts And The Not Ready For Naptime Players At Symphony Space

Join Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players for this whimsical rock show. The kids will have a blast jamming to the music and dancing together in the kiddie mosh pit! (Saturday) Photo: symphonyspace.org

Webop Family Jazz Party: Holiday Jazz Jam At Lincoln Center

The whole family can enjoy the WeBop Family Jazz Party. This interactive show is sure to have everyone dancing to Mr. Tim and the WeBop Family Jazz Band! (Saturday) Photo: jazz.org

8th Annual St. Nicholas Cookie Walk At St. Nicholas of Myra Orthodox Church

Come grab some yummy holiday cookies at the 8th Annual Cookie Walk at St. Nicholas of Myra Orthodox Church in the East Village. Families will be able to choose from approximately 75 varieties of homemade cookies to fill their boxes. Kids are invited to take pictures with Santa and participate in a special Little Elves workshop (for ages 10 and under) where they can make their own goodies to take home. Plus, don’t forget to check out the Walk’s holiday market, featuring gifts for all. (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: stnicholascookiewalk.com

“The Hard Nut” At Brooklyn Academy of Music

Bring your family to a unique performance of “The Nutcracker” performed by the Mark Morris Dance Group. The performance is based on E.T.A Hoffmann’s book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King and comic book art by Charles Burns. The show transplants the ballet’s action to the suburbia of the 1970s. Tchaikovsky’s score will also be performed by the 53-piece MMDG Music Ensemble. (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: Julieta Cervantes via bam.org

New York Family’s Camp Fairs

Families can meet dozens of day camps (in and out of the city) and sleepaway camps (from all over the Northeast) at the Camp Fairs. The fairs are free and children are welcome. Most importantly, the Camp Fairs offer families the unprecedented opportunity to speak with a big host of camp directors and get essential questions answered: What kinds of camps are right for my child? Should my child go to day camp in the city or out of the city? Is my child ready for sleepaway camp? Should we look at general camps or specialty camps? (Saturday and Sunday)

43rd Annual Merry Tuba Christmas At Rockefeller Center

It’s time to enjoy some Christmas carols at Rockefeller Center! Hundreds of tenor and bass tuba players will gather at The Rink at Rockefeller Center to play your favorite holiday tunes! Bring the entire family. (Sunday) Photo: rockefellercenter.com

“The Colonial Nutcracker” At Brooklyn Center For The Performing Arts

Dance Theatre presents its full-length, family friendly version of Tchaikovsky’s The Colonial Nutcracker. This two hour long show will delight your little ones. The whole family will be ready for the holidays! (Sunday) Photo: brooklyncenter.org

Winter Family Fair At The Morgan Library & Museum

Celebrate the winter season with the Winter Family Fair at the Morgan Library & Museum in Murray Hill, with a theme based on the classic holiday play, “A Christmas Carol.” The whole family can enjoy musicians, street vendors, craft workshops, and museum experiences. You and your child can even collaborate on a special holiday craft; the fun is never ending. (Sunday) Photo: themorgan.org