Weekend Planner: Fun Family Events in NYC (January 30-February 1)

Winter Carnival in Bryant Park

Celebrate winter during Bryant Park’s First Annual Winter Carnival. All ages are invited to participate in an eclectic mix of outdoor seasonal activities including ice golf, juggling workshops, a make-your-own paper snowflake craft, curling lessons, a hockey shootout, and more. Be sure to attend the Kids Silent Disco on Saturday afternoon, an outdoor dance party where kids will be provided with headphones and boogie down to kid-friendly DJ music. (Friday-Saturday)

40th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' Concert and Pow-Wow at the Theater for the New City

The Theater for the New City is hosting the 40th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ Concert starting January 30! Native Americans from the Irquois and Great Plains region will share traditional stories, dance, and music with the audience. (Friday)

Kamishibai Weekend: The Art of Japanese Storytelling at CMOM

Experience traditional Japanese storytelling at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s event, Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Storytelling. Learn about Japanese history and its legacy through storytelling, puppetry, and print-making! (Friday-Sunday)

Ben Rudnick and Friends at Symphony Space

Join Symphony Space this Saturday for a Ben Rudnick and Friends concert. The award-winning band’s mix of acoustic, country, rock, and bluegrass tunes will have all ages tuning in and rockin’ out during this hour-long show. Concert-goers are sure to hear favorites such as “I Got A New Friend” and “A Frog Named Sam.” (Saturday)

Family Day: Korean New Year 2015 at the Korea Society

Ring in the Korean New Year at The Korea Society this Saturday! Families with children of all ages are welcome to join in Korean calligraphy and brush painting workshops, arts & crafts sessions, traditional folktale storytelling, games, and more. (Saturday)

"Wink" at the Old Stone House

The Spellbound Theatre will perform “Wink” at the Old Stone House this weekend. Combining puppetry, animation, and live acting into one performance, the show tells the story of a young girl and her bear and explores imagination, dreams, and beauty. (Saturday-Sunday)

Baby Got Bach: Wonderful Winds at 92Y

92Y will be hosting Baby Got Bach at the Weill Art Gallery this weekend! Join Oril Shaham as he teaches young children about wind instruments such as the flute, clarinet, and French horn. (Sunday)

Broadway Playhouse: Meredith Willson at Merkin Concert Hall

Introduce your kids to the music of Broadway lyricist and composer Meredith Willson this Sunday at Merkin Concert Hall. Primarily known for his Broadway hit musical “The Music Man,” whose cast album won the first ever Grammy for the then- new category, Willson also wrote the score for another Broadway hit, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” In his early days in Hollywood, Willson composed the film score for Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator,: for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. During this concert, the musical genius of Willson will shine. (Sunday)

Portrait Power Family Day at the Jewish Museum

Inspired by the African art and sculpture in Helena Rubinstein’s collection, kids can express themselves by designing a custom headdress,mask, or a sculpted pendant inspired by Rubinstein’s jewelry. There will also be performances by Heidi Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band, gallery scavenger hunts, and an opportunity have your face transformed into a work of art by the Agostino Arts face painters. (Sunday)

Winter Green Festival: A Tu B'Shvat at the Museum at Eldridge Street

Join the Museum at Eldridge Street for a festival in honor of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish Year of Trees. Sample holiday foods, like dried fruits and nuts, from LES vendors, create a family tree, and participate in earth-friendly art activities such as making instruments out of recycled materials. (Sunday)

Winter Fun Guide

For more winter-ful family activities, check out our 2015 Winter Fun Guide.