Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (January 8-10)

The world’s best squash players will compete at the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions at Grand Central Terminal! Beginning this Thursday, visitors can watch live matches play out within a four-walled, all-glass squash court in Vanderbilt Hall. Plus, join other NYC families on Sunday, January 10 from 11:30am to 3pm for Dunlop Kids Day. The day will feature goodie bags from Dunlop, autograph sessions, snacks, and the chance to play in a Beat-the-Pro challenge. (Thursday-January 14)

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Starting this Friday, the New International Encounter (NIE) Theatre will present “Museum of Memories” at The New Victory Theater’s Duke on 42nd Street. Five ensemble cast members will perform this heartrending piece about teenagers who reminisce about their friend, brother, and neighbor who has committed suicide. Through the use of live music and physical theater, his story is poignantly brought to life during this 65 minute performance. After each show, audience members are invited to tour the set. (Friday-January 17)

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Kids 18 and under will receive free admission to the New-York Historical Society all weekend long as part of Superheroes Weekend! In conjunction with the current exhibition, "Superheroes in Gotham," visitors will encounter iconic superheroes roaming the galleries, participate in Superhero Bootcamp, and design their very own superhero planes and wrist cuffs to take home. (Saturday-Sunday)

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Two-time GRAMMY award-nominated kindie duo, The Pop Ups, are coming to Symphony Space this Saturday! Their concerts are a blend of high-energy tunes, cardboard props, original puppetry, and hand-painted sets that is perfect for families with children of all ages. The band will perform songs from their most recent album, “Great Pretenders Club.” (Saturday)

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Get rid of your Christmas tree the eco-friendly way, with the Parks Department’s MulchFest 2016! You can drop off your tree at a designated drop-off site, or have it chipped into mulch for city parks and gardens at select public parks throughout the five boroughs. Families can also take home their mulch for their backyards or street trees. For chipping locations and drop-off sites, click the link above. (Saturday-Sunday)

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Head on over to The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for their annual Winter Family Festival! Children will have the opportunity to participate in a gaga ball tournament, bounce around on blow-up rides, interact with chinchillas and tree frogs, and more! While the kids are having fun, parents can take a tour of the facilities and learn about Summer Camp, Preschool, Nursery or Toddler programs for 2016-2017. (Saturday)

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Take a tour of the new Museum of Food And Drink Lab’s exhibition, “Flavor: Making It and Faking It.” Discover how different flavors are used to create all your favorite foods, go on a flavorful scavenger hunt, and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate at the end. (Saturday)

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Learn everything you need to know about surviving school straight from the mouth of Junie B. Jones! In this energetic musical based on Barbara Park’s popular book, Junie B. will teach you all the tips you need to walk the halls with confidence and style. (Saturday)

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Head to Merkin Concert Hall this Sunday for a Broadway Playhouse concert featuring the music of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The two Broadway songwriters’ short-lived collaboration produced several hit shows including “Damn Yankees,” “The Pajama Game” and “John Murray Anderson’s Almanac.” Perfect for families with children between the ages of 4 and 11, this morning concert is an ideal way to introduce youngsters to the best of musical theater. (Sunday)

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Enjoy a free concert at the New York Hall of Science by the internationally renowned Young People’s Chorus of New York City, presented in collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts. The ensemble performs everything from jazz to Renaissance to folk and gospel music. RSVP required. (Sunday)