Once the New Year’s revelry is done, enjoy the weekend with a family outing to Brooklyn Bowl, or an Icelandic concert at Symphony Space, or catch the Harlem Globetrotters’ incredible basketball stunts at Madison Square Garden. Happy New Year!
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New Year's Day Brunch Family Bowl At Brooklyn Bowl
Bring the family to Brooklyn Bowl for some New Year’s Day bowling, brunch, and college football. All ages are welcome until 6pm. (Thursday) -
New Year's Day Free Fitness Fair at the JCC Manhattan
Come to the JCC for a free day of fitness classes, giveaways, and seminars to help you start 2015 off right! Classes include: Zumba, yoga, kids’ play space, Trooper Fitness Bootcamp, personal training consultations, meditation, and more. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome. (Thursday) -
The Harlem Globetrotters at Madison Square Garden
All ages should experience the basketball magic of The Harlem Globetrotters at least once. For two days, MSG will host these b-ball wizards during their first holiday season shows in NYC. Watch the Globetrotters perform spectacular ball-handling tricks and gravity-defying dunks that will amaze and delight. Following the show, all ticket holders are welcome to join the team on the court for autographs and photos. (Friday-Saturday) -
Elska at Symphony Space
This Saturday, explore Elska’s island, a wondrous atoll off the coast of Iceland that’s bursting with curious creatures, fascinating fauna, and infectious pop beats. This award-winning combination of techno “kindie” rock, storytelling, and theater will capture the hearts of kids big and small. Favorite characters Winter Bear, The Nunni, The Goobler, and others will join Elska during this show-stopping performance at Symphony Space. (Saturday) -
Family Country Dance at 92Y
Do-Si-Do at the 92Y this Saturday during its Family Country Dance! All ages can learn country dances such as lines, reels, and square and circle dances. Traditional American music will be performed by the Hell’s Kitchen Cookers. Plus, don’t forget to bring a vegetarian dish to the potluck dinner beforehand. (Saturday) -
Family Workshop: Stop-Motion Shapes at the Museum of the Moving Image
Join the Museum of the Moving Image for an hour-long workshop to learn how to make short stop-motion videos of your own using simple shapes like lines and dots. (Thursday-Sunday) -
Clifford's BIG RED Party at the Scholastic Store
Join Clifford for a final bash in the Scholastic Store to say goodbye before the store closes this year. Take pictures with Clifford, make crafts, and enjoy magic, face painting, balloon twisting, and a reading of his newest book, Clifford Visits the Zoo. (Saturday) -
Quadrantids Meteor Shower Viewing in Cunningham Park
The NYC Parks’ Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system as you observe the annual Quadrantids meteor shower through telescopes and and binoculars. Enjoy the natural spectacle as the Rangers discuss the science, history, and mysteries of the universe. (Sunday) -
Teddy Bear Tea at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum
Children ages 3-6 are invited to bring a favorite teddy bear or doll to the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum to meet Ms. Woodhull, the hotel proprietor’s wife, and role-play the daily activities of the Mount Vernon hotel crica 1830, before enjoying tea and cookies.Reservations recommended. (Sunday) -
Camels and Kings: A Gift-Giving Workshop at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Children and their families are invited to explore the story of the Three Wise Men in honor of Three Kings Day at this two-hour workshop, which begins with a story and includes crafts such as gift boxes, costumes, and sparkling crowns. (Saturday)
