Weekend Planner: The Best Events In New York City (November 4-6)

Family Fridays: Game On! at National Museum of Mathematics

Learn all the strategies and skills to win a game at the Museum of Mathematics Family Friday! Bring your family and friends to discover and explore game theories with mathematics professor and game designer Steven Clontz. (Friday) Photo: in.momath.org

"Chotto Desh" at New Victory Theater

One of Britain’s leading choreographers, Akram Kahn, is coming to the New Victory Theater this fall to perform “Chotto Desh,” his lauded autobiographical solo dance piece. Using a compelling mix of evocative dance, visuals, and sound, Khan’s piece follows his life story from the streets of Bangladesh to the stages of London. Telling this cross-cultural story and portraying the experiences of being different, “Chotto Desh” celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the modern world. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Runs weekends through Sunday, November 13. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: newvictory.org

Escape Games at Sony Square NYC

Are you a puzzle wizard? If so, head over to Escape Games and immerse yourself in one of their themed puzzles based on The Blacklist and Timeless series. That’s code for you have about 10 minutes to solve the interactive puzzle and save the world. And, of course, free yourself! Reservation required. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: sony.com

Canstruction at Brookfield Place

Check out some awesome art and contribute to a great cause at Canstruction at Brookfield Place! Engineers, architects, students, and civilians compete to see who can build the biggest and coolest structures out of unopened cans of food. After the winners are crowned, all the food is donated to City Harvest to help feed NYC’s hungry. Previous years’ winners include a Bat-Signal—with an illuminated sky—and a bull charging out of a wall. Last year’s winner used 9,000 cans! Runs through Monday, November 16. This event is free; visitors are encouraged to donate at least one can of quality food in lieu of an admission fee. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: Andrew Ross via Flickr

My First Film Fest at Lincoln Center

Join the Film Society of Lincoln Center for My First Film Fest, a new film festival for children that is designed to introduce younger audiences to the joy and wonder of movies. The program will feature 13 movie screenings, giveaways, and goodie bags. Kids will be treated to free screenings of "The Dark Crystal," "Modern Times," "Where the Wild Things Are," "Steamboat Bill, Jr.," and several international selections. Opening night will feature a sneak preview of Dreamworks' "Trolls." This event is free. (Friday-Sunday) Photo: filmlinc.org

World Culture Festival: Epic Stories at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Learn about different world cultures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this Saturday! During the museum's World Culture Festival, all ages can listen to stories, watch live performances, and participate in artist-led workshops inspired by global stories. Festivities include a Diwali dance performance by East-West School of Dance, Cherokee and Choctaw songs performed by Martha Redbone, a comic book workshop with Women in Comics Collective, and more. Free with museum admission. (Saturday) Photo: metmuseum.org

2nd Annual Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire

Join different tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, engineers, science club members, students, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and Makers of all kinds to brainstorm science fair projects and craft ideas. Learn from the experts and get busy with your projects! (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: barnesandnoble.com

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical at Queens Theatre

The musical “Polkadots” follows the journey of a tiny girl named Lily Polkadot who tackles big issues. Inspired by the Little Rock 9, she is the only polkadot looking kid in a school where everyone else looks like squares. Polkadot deals with bullying in a segregated community and feels hopeless until she develops a life changing friendship with a square boy. The lesson for kids: individuality is cool! (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: queenstheatre.org

Fall Forest Weekends at New York Botanical Garden

Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while exploring the largest old-growth forest in New York City at Thain Family Forest. While there, hop in a canoe for a scenic trip down the Bronx River and see how many birds you can spot playing “I Spy.” There’ll also be live bird demonstrations and guided tours. This is sure to be a memorable fall adventure! (Saturday-Sunday) Photo: nybg.org

The Itty Biddies at Carnegie Hall

The Itty Biddies’ foot-tapping tunes, crystal clear vocals, and instrumental skills inspire audiences of all ages to sing and dance. Inspire your children’s imaginations and creativity at a playful and interactive Carnegie Kids concert. (Sunday) Photo: carnegiehall.org