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Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (December 24-27)

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Even though the weather outside is eerily far from frightful, you can still make your holiday weekend delightful with our picks for family fun. Sing carols on Christmas Eve, check out holiday weekend workshops at the Museum of the Moving Image and the New York Hall of Science, or celebrate Kwanzaa at the American Museum of Natural History’s Big Bash!  Wishing you and your family a happy holidays!

  • Christmas Eve Caroling

    Christmas Eve Caroling

    Spend Christmas Eve spreading cheer through seasonal song! Carolers can head to the Washington Square Arch at 5pm, where they'll sing classic Christmas songs, joined by the Rob Sussman Brass Quartet. Song books will be distributed. Or, at 6pm, the Parish of Cavalry~ St. George's will open the gates of Gramercy Park to carolers.
  • Oran Etkin Concert at the Jewish Museum

    Oran Etkin Concert at the Jewish Museum

     Clarinetist Oran Etkin will take young audiences through the kingdom of swing–introducing them to greats such as King Oliver, Duke Ellington, and a boy named Benny Goodman. Children are invited to express themselves during this interactive concert experience. (Friday) (Photo via the Jewish Museum)
  • Family Concert: Klez for Kids at the Museum at Eldridge Street

    Family Concert: Klez for Kids at the Museum at Eldridge Street

     The Museum at Eldridge Street’s Annual Family Concert will give the audience the chance to sing, dance, and learn Yiddish! Clarinetist Greg Wall and his band Klezmerfest will lead the audience on a musical tour of Eastern European Jewish culture. (Friday) (Photo via the Museum at Eldridge Street)
  • Holiday Open House at the Queens County Farm Museum

    Holiday Open House at the Queens County Farm Museum

    Head to the Queens County Farm Museum to keep the Christmas celebrations going! Check out the decorations at the Adriance Farmhouse, participate in craft activities, and warm up with a cup of hot cider! (Saturday-Monday) (Photo via Queens Times-Ledger)

  • "Shaun the Sheep" Screening and Claymation Creatures Family Workshop at the Museum of the Moving Image

     Bring the family to the Museum of the Moving Image to catch this silly stop-motion feature! When Shaun and his fellow sheep get bored with farm life, they try to take a holiday–but the Farmer gets lost in the big city! Told without dialogue, the humor is conveyed through physical comedy, sound effects, and music. After the movie, be sure to check out the Claymation workshop at 2:30pm! (Saturday- January 1)
  • ReMake the Holidays 2015 at the New York Hall of Science

    ReMake the Holidays 2015 at the New York Hall of Science

    Over the course of the holiday week, the New York Hall of Science will be offering a plethora of hands-on activities for kids and holidays. A response to the consumerism and waste of the holiday season, ReMake the Holidays seeks to provide inspiration and an opportunity to spend the holidays differently, by offering a variety of workshops, demos, artist demonstrations, and more. (Saturday-December 30)
  • Celebrate Kwanzaa! at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

    Celebrate Kwanzaa! at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

    Come to the Brooklyn Museum for a family-friendly Kwanzaa celebration, featuring an exclusive presentation by Cumbe: Center for African and Disapora Dance. (Saturday)
  • Kwanzaa 2015: Energize, Recognize! at AMNH

    Kwanzaa 2015: Energize, Recognize! at AMNH

    This year marks the 37th annual Kwanzaa celebration at the American Museum of Natural History. This“Energize, Recognize!” celebration will be highlighted by a performance by rapper and producer, Doug E. Fresh. Fresh is known as the first human beatboxer in the rap world, and he will combine his energy with traditions honoring Kwanzaa’s seven guiding principles. There will also be activities, performances which include a musical tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou, an international marketplace, and special Kwanzaa foods to celebrate the holiday. (Sunday) (Photo via AMNH)

  • "Nutcracker Sweets" and "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" at Puppetworks USA

    Come to Puppetworks for a holiday special! See Tchaikovsky’s Land of Sweets interpreted through puppetry in “Nutcracker Sweets,” and Anderson’s toy story “The Steadfast Tin Soldier.” (Saturday-January 3)
  • New York Family's Holiday Fun Guide

    New York Family's Holiday Fun Guide

    Make spirits bright with our guide to a classic New York holiday--including the best trees, dazzling light displays, joyful Santas, and more.
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