Weekend Planner: The Best Weekend Events For Families (December 14-16)

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Presents: The Nutcracker

Catch the holiday favorite from the State Ballet Theatre of Russia as they perform in the U.S. for the very first time. The ballet follows Clara’s classic story and is sure to whisk you and your children away with its whimsy and imagination.
The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

The Brooklyn Historical Society hosts the only vendor-run handmade market in the city. Enjoy a carefully curated set of holiday gifts, all the most unique handmade goods you can find. Admission to the market is free, and every purchase includes a raffle ticket, giving you a chance to win some of the market’s very best!
Al Smith Holiday Celebration

Nothing like cozying up with music in a park! The Al Smith Choir will sing holiday carols in the playground while the Christmas tree lighting takes place. Sip on some hot chocolate and work on arts and crafts at this free public event.

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Home for the Holidays

This musical theater revue from Brooklyn Music School is designed especially for little ones, and features songs from all the winter holidays, so no one will feel left out. They will also perform scenes from popular musicals like “Ragtime,” “Into the Woods,” and “The Wiz.” It’s a kid-friendly music event they won’t soon forget!

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Dragons Love Tacos

Do they? Find out more at TheaterWorks’ production, a musical revue of the beloved children’s book by Adam Rubin. Kids ages 5-10 will be enthralled by the party where the tacos are just a little too spicy.
Carnival of the Animals

Kids 6 and up will be enthralled by this performance, which brings Saint-Saëns’s musical “salute to feathers, fur, and fins”to life. Everyday objects become animals in this annual production.

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The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!