Weekend Planner: Fun Family Events in NYC (December 26-28)

Family Concert: Oran Etkin's Timbalooloo at the Jewish Museum

Immerse yourself in Oran Etkin’s global melodies, from African tunes to jazz. Enjoy songs from “Wake Up Clarinet,” and much more at this family concert. (Thursday)

Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Choir at the Museum of Jewish Heritage

Joshua Nelson returns to the stage at the Jewish Heritage Museum to perform his signature fusion of Hebrew songs and gospel style. (Thursday)

The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Nutcracker Sweets at Puppetworks, Inc.

Ages 3 and up are invited to attend a double-feature puppet show at Puppetworks, Inc. in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” and Tchaikovsky’s “Land of Sweets” dances from The Nutcracker will be performed during this one-hour marionette masterpiece. (Friday)

Holiday Open House at the Queens County Farm Museum

This weekend, join the Queens County Farm Museum for its annual Holiday Open House. Visitors can sip freshly brewed hot cider and take a tour of the Adriance Farmhouse. There will also be arts and crafts for children. (Friday)

Salute to Wildlife Ice Carving Week at the Bronx Zoo

Beginning this Friday, chill out at the Bronx Zoo! During Salute to Wildlife Ice Carving Week, families can watch pro ice sculptors carve Amazonian rainforest animal sculptures out of massive blocks of ice. Other not-to-be-missed activities include a Tropical Ice Amazon River Playground, a 25-ft. ice slide, photo ops on an ice throne, holiday caroling, crafts, and much more. Plus, watch as the animals open their holiday gifts, and perhaps donate a new, unwrapped toy to the zoo’s Holiday Toy Drive. (Opens Friday)

Kwanzaa 2014: Our Brightest Lights at the American Museum of Natural History

Savion Glover, the renowned tap dancer who debuted on Broadway at age 10 and performed on Sesame Street for four years, will be make his museum debut at the American Museum of Natural History this December for the museum’s 36th annual Kwanzaa celebration. Come watch “The Tap Dance Kid” at this family-friendly Kwanzaa celebration. Plus, catch an exciting film screening introduced by a special representative of the United Nations. (Saturday)

The Little Orchestra Society: Peter & the Wolf at BAM

Part of The Little Orchestra Society’s three-concert series, Prokofiev’s 1936 orchestral piece Peter and the Wolf will be performed this Saturday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Peter Jay Sharp Building. This winter-set production will also feature music from other Russian composers such as Kabalevsky, Shostakovich, and Stravinsky. (Saturday)

Catskill Puppet Theater at Symphony Space

This spirited show, featuring Brother Sun–a 7 ft-wide talking sun–Mother Nature, Little Bear, and the glittering Sister Rain, among other characters from the natural world, features original music and massive, animated rod puppets. (Saturday & Sunday)

ReMake the Holidays at the New York Hall of Science

Come to the New York Hall of Science for a variety of workshops, demos, artist installations, and more. Each day will feature a different recyclable material, such as paper, plastic, metal and glass, and more. (Starts on Saturday)

Holiday Express: December School Vacation Week at the DiMenna Children's History Museum

Stop by the New-York historical society this vacation week to check out the toys and trains of the Jerni Collection and go on a special scavenger hunt. Enjoy crafts and storytime throughout the week as well. (Starts Sunday)

Toby's Silly Tales at the Westbeth Home of the Arts

Mother Goose’s dog, Toby, writes and acts in his favorite stories for this silly show performed by the Penny Jones & Co. Puppets, which includes participation and games for young audiences. (Sunday)