Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (February 19-21)

Hack-a-thon House Party at BRIC Arts | Media House

Grab your friends and family for a house party in Brooklyn! BRIC’s Hack-a-thon House Party will feature an afternoon of games, scavenger hunts, video game activities, live music, and more, celebrating the intersection of art and technology. The event will conclude with a dance party for all presented by Baby Loves Disco. (Saturday)

"Beats, Rhymes and Breaking" at Symphony Space

The Manzana City Crew is returning to Symphony Space after two sold-out performances last year for its “Beats, Rhymes and Breaking” show. The Crew will show off their amazing breakdancing skills in this show full of excitement, spins, windmills, pop-and-locking, and more. (Saturday)

Lunar New Year Family Festival at MOCA

Monkey around the Museum of Chinese in America this Saturday during its Lunar New Year Family Festival! The museum will host an array of activities for families with children of all ages in celebration of the Year of the Monkey. Festivities include a lion dance performance by the Columbia University Lion Dance troupe, a hand-pulled noodle demo, face painting, a photo corner, a performance from the Red Silk Dancers, a banana scavenger hunt, storytimes, arts and crafts workshops, and much more. (Saturday)

Armor Day at Wave Hill

All ages are invited to travel back in time to when knights roamed the land in search of quests and adventure during Armor Day at Wave Hill. Guests can watch archery and fencing demos, try on armor, and view scholar Bashford Dean’s collection of armor and arms in the garden’s Armor Hall. (Saturday)

Super Sábado: Carnaval! at El Museo Del Barrio

Celebrate the Caribbean and Latin American tradition of Carnaval with music, dance, and art-making at El Museo del Barrio–plus a special appearance by NYC family ambassador Dora the Explorer! (Saturday)

Washington's Birthday Ball at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum

Celebrate the birth of our first president as New Yorkers would have during the 19th Century! Head to the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum to learn traditional country dances from costumed performers, toast to George Washington, and enjoy historic refreshments. Plus, dont’ miss the museum tour or family scavenger hunt! (Sunday)

The Rock and Roll Playhouse's David Bowie Tribute for Kids at the Brooklyn Bowl

This Sunday, join the Rock and Roll Playhouse in a kid-friendly tribute to David Bowie! The 60-minute workshop, featuring face painting by The Cheeky Chipmunk, will allow children 7 and under to explore live music, movement, and collaborative creativity with their families. (Sunday)

Spotlight Asia: Ring in the New Year at AMNH

Ring in the Year of the Monkey at the American Museum of Natural History with the award-winning Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. The museum will celebrate contemporary Asian art and culture through contemporary choreography, traditional storytelling, and hands-on activities led by local artisans. (Sunday)

"Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey" at the Queens Theatre

Marvin the mouse wants to be popular–but the “cool” rats bully him and label him as a geek. To get away, Marvin escapes into his science books and the fantastic world he creates for himself. Join Marvin on the space adventure of the lifetime–a trip to the moon in his homemade rocket!–in this amazing electroluminescent production by Lightwire Theater. (Sunday)

Vered and the Babes at the Jewish Museum

Come to the Jewish Museum to enjoy the playful harmonies of Vered and the Babes, who provide “an upbeat soundtrack to life with little ones.” Young audiences will love grooving to catchy tunes from her hit album “Good Morning My Love.” (Sunday)

Kids Week at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

This year, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s annual Kids Week will be all about Extreme Environments! Participants will learn how NASA researches earth’s climates, meet scientists, and learn how robots are designed for space exploration. Plus, there will be engaging shows in the pop-up planetarium, science presentations, hands-on workshops, and special guests each day! Check their site for this weekend's specific events. (Through Saturday)

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