Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (November 6-8)

Canstruction at Brookfield Place

Canstruction is back in New York! The annual charity competition has architects, engineers, contractors, and students design and build huge structures comprised completely of unopened cans of food. The goal is to raise public awareness about world hunger while highlighting the participants’ creativity. After the competition ends, all of the canned food is donated to City Harvest. Plus throughout the competition’s run, chef instructors from the Institute of Culinary Education will present tastings and demo delicious recipes using canned ingredients. (Opens Thursday through November 16)

"White" At The New 42nd Street Studios

The Drama Desk Award-nominated show“White” last played at the New Victory Theater during a sold-out run in 2011, and it’s making its return this week! Though the show is created for very young audiences, it has stunning visuals and a witty script that is sure to entertain adults as well. In an achromatic world, Cotton and Wrinkle work to hide color. But their world is turned upside down when colors start randomly appearing. (Through November 22)

Frank Stella Family Day at the Whitney Museum

Head to the Whitney this weekend for Frank Stella Family Day. This all-ages event, located in the museum’s Laurie M. Tisch Education Center, will celebrate minimalist artist Frank Stella’s work. Families will get to work with artist McKendree Key to build a mega-sized marble run inspired by Stella’s colorful geometric shapes. Take a tour, participate in a workshop, or grab a free Kids Activity Guide. Don’t forget to visit museum’s open-air areas with stunning views. (Saturday)

"The American Revolution" at the Clark Studio Theater

Can't snag "Hamilton" tickets? Chicago’s Theater Unspeakable will present their latest show, “The American Revolution,” this Saturday at Lincoln Center’s Clark Studio Theater. The troupe’s seven actors will reenact the entire war using just their bodies and voices, all in under an hour! Ages 7 and up are sure to enjoy this must-see experiment in creative theater. (Saturday)

The Little Orchestra Society Presents: "Mozart: Starting Small to Become Great"at the Kaye Playhouse

The Little Orchestra Society (LOS New York) is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with Mozart! “Starting Small to Become Great,” a brand-new concert program presented as part of the LOS KIDS series. Focusing on Mozart’s music and his story, this performance will take the audience on an entertaining musical journey in an up-close and fun format with singers, video and young musicians performing with the acclaimed professional musicians of The Little Orchestra Society. (Saturday)

Sol Y Canto at BAM

As part of their BAMkids programming, the Brooklyn Academy of Music presents an afternoon of music by Sol Y Canto, a pan-Latin musical ensemble led by artist-educators Rosi and Brian Amador. This bilingual concert will be an engaging, immersive, all-ages event for families who want to develop their kids’ Spanish proficiency or who are native Spanish speakers. Your children will dance, sing, and learn during this interactive show! (Saturday)

"The Secret World Inside You" Exhibit at AMNH

This Saturday, the American Museum of Natural History will debut “The Secret World Inside You,” an exhibition that explores the science behind human health, focusing on microbes—the tiny, invisible organisms that live in and on our bodies. The exhibit will take visitors on a tour of the human body, making stops at places where microbes thrive, like the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. (Opens Saturday)

"The Great Red Ball Rescue" at Symphony Space

Enjoy a family theater event at Symphony Space, where award-winning Master Puppeteer Faye Dupras’ “The Great Red Ball Rescue” brings to life the story of a family beach trip gone wrong when a young boy loses his favorite red ball. This visually stunning theatrical account of courage and imagination will whisk the entire family away to a world of sunny beaches and waves. Children will sing along to the original score, enjoy the multiple styles of puppetry, and be amazed by the show’s pirates and mystical creatures! (Saturday)

Diwali Lights Up The Asia Society: Family Day

Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and New Year, at the Asia Society this year with a variety of arts and crafts and performances. Enjoy Bollywood and Banghra dance with Bollywood Axion, Indian music with Raga Kids! and storytelling and music with Kathak dancer Parul Shah. (Saturday)

The Okee Dokee Brothers at Lincoln Center

The Grammy-award winning Okee Dokee brothers will bring their special blend of witty American folk music to Lincoln Center. Their contagious passion for the great outdoors is at the heart of their music–after the show, you’ll want to get outside! (Saturday)

10 Great Events for November

“Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic," the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show, Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square, and more!