Enjoy the first weekend of 2016 with this array of family-friendly events, from a performance by singer Sonia de los Santos at Symphony Space, to working on those New Year’s resolutions as a family at the JCC Manhattan’s Free Family Fitness Fair. Happy New Year!
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New Year's Day Free Fitness Fair at the JCC Manhattan
Come to the JCC Manhattan for a free day of fitness classes, giveaways, and seminars to help you start 2016 off right! Class options include Zumba, yoga, Trooper Fitness Bootcamp, healthy cooking demos, martial arts, cycling and more. There’s even a kids’ play space for the littlest ones in your fam. (Friday) (Image via TimeOut) -
Amore Opera: "Hansel and Gretel" at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture
The Amoré Opera presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s classic opera “Hansel & Gretel.” Sung in English, this performance follows the brother and sister duo through the forest as they try to defeat the evil witch and save the gingerbread children. The production will feature an adult cast as well as young opera students from the Amoré Opera Academy. (Through Saturday) (Image via Amore Opera) -
Sonia de los Santos with special guest Dan Zanes at Symphony Space
Symphony Space will welcome Sonia De Los Santos to the Leonard Nimoy Thalia stage this Saturday. The Mexican-born singer and musician, who first rose to recognition playing in the Grammy-award-winning group, Dan Zanes and Friends, will celebrate the release of her first solo children’s album, “Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island” with an hour-long concert. Primarily comprised of Spanish-language songs, the record illustrates De Los Santos’ experiences of growing up in Monterrey, Mexico and subsequently moving to the United States. Dan Zanes will make a special guest appearance. (Saturday) (Image via Symphony Space) -
Living History Days: Ride the Military Railroads! at the New-York Historical Society
Learn all about what it was like for soldiers to ride the railroads during the Civil War when you visit the New-York Historical Society this weekend! Company H, the 119th New York State Volunteers, will demo how uniformed soldiers journeyed in railway cars during the 1860s before the American railroad system was completed. Guests can also take a tour of the museum’s annual holiday exhibit, “Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection.” (Saturday and Sunday) (Photo via New-York Historical Society) -
Family Program: Cosmic Colors at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
This weekend, discover how astronomers take breathtaking, colorful photos of space at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s “Cosmic Colors” family program. Visitors can tour the museum’s “HUBBLE@25″ exhibit (closing on January 10), and then paint space objects with help from actual Hubble data. (Saturday and Sunday) (Photo via Intrepid Museum) -
First Sundays Family Activities at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Craft origami animals and flowers with instructors from Taro’s Origami Studio at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, or make your own fragrant pine pillow to take home as part of their First Sundays for Families. Classes begin every half hour. (Sunday) (Photo via New York Daily News) -
Teddy Bear Tea at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum
Ages 3-6 are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or doll to meet Mrs. Woodhull, the proprietor’s wife, and participate in the daily activities at the Mount Vernon Hotel circa 1830. Afterwards, enjoy tea and cookies! (Sunday) (Image via Mount Vernon Hotel Museum) -
All Aboard With Thomas and Friends at the New York Botanical Garden
Go on adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine and Driver Sam in this fun, sing-a-long mini-performance! Help them decorate the station in time for the big Sodor surprise party before the guest of honor arrives. There will also be opportunities to have a professional photo taken with Thomas! (Saturday and Sunday) (Photo via NYBG) -
Holiday Fun Guide
Revel in the last days of the holiday season by checking out some of the city's most dazzling light displays, most festive trees, and more.
