Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (February 5-7)

"Untapped!" at the New Victory Theater

New Victory Theater presents “Untapped!”, a performance which re-invents tap conventions, combining street dance styles to create a thrilling experience. Set to a playlist of funk, hip hop, jazz, and rock performed by a beatboxer and a live band, this Aussie crew is sure to get you tapping. (Opens Friday)

Winter Carnival in Bryant Park

Come one, come all to the Winter Carnival in Bryant Park’s Bank of America Winter Village! For the second year in a row, the park will host its winter fest this weekend. All ages can chill out with outdoor activities such as ice golf, curling lessons, live music, a ping pong tournament, photo ops, an ice ball dance party, a Silent Disco, and much more. (Friday-Saturday)

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Pow-Wow and Concert at the Theater for the New City

Head to the Johnson Theater at the Theater for the New City for this joyous cultural event! Enjoy traditional Native American music, dances, and stories as you learn about Native American culture during this interactive celebration! (Starts Friday)

Year of the Monkey Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Honor the Chinese Lunar New Year this Saturday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Families with children of all ages are in for a lively day of arts and crafts, live performances, music, storytimes, and more. Fest-goers should be sure to check out the Sesame Street puppeteers’ performance with Alan Muraoka, the Chinese tea ceremony, Chinese opera mask-making with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the New Year parade with the Chinese Center on Long Island Lion Troupe, and the hand-pulled noodle demo with Chef Zhang of Noodle Q. (Saturday)

"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!" at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

In this live event, Daniel leads the audience on an interactive, musical excursion! Join Daniel and his friends as they explore their neighborhood of Make-Believe, singing songs about friendship and sharing their stories about helping others. “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” is a hit television series that airs daily on PBS and celebrates the legacy of “Mister Rogers.” Purchase a VIP ticket for a meet and greet with Daniel after the show! (Saturday)

Family Concert: "Who is Frank Sinatra? at the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center

Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s centennial birthday during the Jazz for Young People’s season finale concert: “Who is Frank Sinatra?” Singer Kenny Washington will join Andy Farber & His Orchestra in performing some of Sinatra’s most famous songs while musician and storyteller Allan Harris hosts. (Saturday)

Little Orchestra Society: "Gershwin: Got Rhythm?" at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

This weekend, the Little Orchestra Society will introduce little ones to the work of the legendary American composer, George Gershwin at its "Gershwin: Got Rhythm?" concert for ages 3-7. (Saturday-Sunday)

LC Kids Winter Warm-Up

Please note: This event has been rescheduled from Saturday, January 23. Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to Lincoln Center on Saturday for a Winter Warm-Up party. This free day of activities will feature a Silent Disco party, live ice sculpting demos, and screenings of the film “Lincoln Center at the Movies: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.” Visitors will also have the opportunity to win a 4-pack of tickets to see the Broadway stage production of “The King and I” at the Lincoln Center Theater. Those who previously registered and reserved spots for the Silent Disco portion of this event will have first access to make new reservations for Saturday. (Saturday)

Elena Moon Park and Friends at Lincoln Center

Head to Lincoln Center and bop along to cross-cultural children’s music! Featuring updated Asian folk songs and using Western rock and folk instruments, Elena Moon Park leads us on a musical journey that “transcends borders, ages, languages, and backgrounds.” (Saturday, February 6)

"Henry & Mudge" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Theatreworks USA will present its theatrical production of “Henry & Mudge” this Saturday. Based on the bestselling book series by Cynthia Rylant, “Henry & Mudge” tells the tale of a boy and his dog and their adventures in a new town. Best for ages 3 and up, this hour-long musical performance will charm both the young and the young at heart. (Saturday)

New York Family Camp Fair on the Upper West Side

Discover dozens of day and sleepaway camps at the New York Family Camp Fair coming up on Sunday, February 7 on the Upper West Side at Congregation Rodeph Sholom (7 West 83rd Street). The fair is informative, free, and fun for the whole family. The Camp Fairs (the largest in NYC) 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? Click the link above to learn more and pre-register! (Sunday)

CirKiz Dance Party at Space Ibiza New York

Get your dance on at the CirKiz Dance Party! Parents and kids can celebrate music, dance and community at an exclusive NYC night club, Space Ibiza New York. Nine-year-old DJ Alden and his dad, DJ Jesse, will be providing the tunes as The Dream Lab performs a mesmormizing, alien experience. This unique, kid-centric day time party will feature performances and dance lessons by The CirKiz Dancers, DJ lessons with OP!, dance contests, prizes, water, kid drinks, and more! (Sunday)

Broadway Playhouse: Dorothy Fields at Merkin Concert Hall

Introduce your child to classic Broadway tunes through the music of Dorothy Fields. Fields was Broadway’s first woman lyricist, and wrote classics like “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” and “The Way You Look Tonight.” This celebration, recommended for ages 4-11, will celebrate Fields' incredible life’s work. (Sunday)

Black History Month Celebrations

February is Black History Month, and New York has long been a center of African-American arts and culture in the US–and fittingly hosts a wide variety of Black History Month celebrations. Check out some of our top picks for fun and educational family-friendly events!

Lunar New Year Festivities for Families

The Year of the Monkey begins February 8, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in China, with holiday events often lasting the entire week—and for the first time ever this year, NYC public school students will have a day off from school in celebration (Monday, February 8). We are going bananas for these traditional celebrations right here in NYC!