Weekend Planner: Great Events Happening All Over New York City (November 11-13)

What happens when untold, lost and forgotten story ideas come to life? Find out during Mons Dansa's production of "Paper Dreams" at the New 42nd Street Studios. Ages 2 to 5 will delight in the show's whimsical blend of dance, storytelling, and puppetry. Screen projections and opportunities for audience participation will make this show a favorite long before the curtain falls. (Friday - Sunday)

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Gingerbread Lane, the incredible, edible village of gingerbread houses, will return to the New York Hall of Science this Saturday for the duration of the holiday season! This holiday creation was planned, built, and crafted by chef Jon Lovitch whose 2013, 2014 and 2015 villages won the Guinness World Record for “largest gingerbread village.” Check out this year’s tasty creations which will once again vie for the world record title. (Friday-Sunday)

Make sure your kids get to tell Santa what's on their wish list this year! He'll be waiting on the second level of Queens Center Mall. Photography is available and the fun is endless! (Friday-Sunday)

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Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Flushing Town Hall at its annual Diwali Festival. The festival features world-renowned artists including Abha B. Roy (master Indian dancer), Anup Kumar Das (master Bangladeshi dancer), and Babloe Shankar (dholak drummer from Suriname). The three-hour celebration also includes henna painting, a dance workshop, and rangoli (decorative design) workshops. After working up an appetite, there’ll be some delicious Indian food that you can savor while perusing the beautiful Indian jewelry on sale. (Saturday)

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Puppeteer Brad Shur will transform Symphony Space into a cardboard city during "Cardboard Explosion." Five original stories will be told using nothing but cardboard and the audience's imagination! All ages can defeat dragons, train animal sidekicks, and more during this hour-long show. (Saturday)

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Meet your favorite local authors and illustrators at the tenth annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair at the Brooklyn Museum. The fair will feature a variety of storybooks, picture books, graphic novels, and books for young adults. More than 30 Brooklyn authors and illustrators will read their books in the museum’s Rubin Pavilion. In addition to meet-and-greet sessions, there will also be hands-on arts and crafts and fun photo opportunities for kids. (Saturday)

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Enjoy a classical music performance with the family presented by The Little Orchestra Society. LOS introduces children to classical music and famous composers in a way that is both educational and entertaining. The concert showcases Vivaldi and will feature Joseph Young as the guest conductor. This is sure to be a memorable musical experience for the entire family and may even inspire your budding Mozart. Limited tickets. (Saturday-Sunday)

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The Fort Tryon Park Trust is hosting a fun event to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington. The Brigade of the American Revolution will perform and lead drills. Come watch a blacksmith demonstration, listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts and play games from the revolutionary period. Prizes will be offered for the most authentic costumes! (Sunday)

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Featuring the music of Mozart, this musical event is presented by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Pre-concert Musical Instrument Petting Zoo from 1-1:45 PM is free for ticket holders. (Sunday)

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