The Year of the Dragon kicked off on Monday, and many of the big celebrations happen this weekend, including Lunar New Year parades in Manhattan and Brooklyn. This weekend also marks Tu B'Shevat (Jewish Arbor Day), and there are festivals at the Museum at Eldridge Street and Central Park's Dana Discovery Center.

It's also a great weekend for music. Families can choose from cool classical, jazz and rock concerts, including live performances by Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band and the genre-busting Hot Peas N’ Butter.

Those are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. Read on for all of our picks and remember, you can find additional ideas in our Winter Fun Guide and our Event Calendar.

We love taking the kids to indoor concerts when it's cold outside. It's a great way for them to shimmy and shake away the winter blues. Unlike sing-alongs or jazz concerts, pop and rock bands really let little music lovers blow off steam.

Lots of our favorite kids' groups are playing this winter, like The Deedle Deedle Dees and Suzi Shelton, but we've also included less well known groups we love. Whether you want to see a big name like Dan Zanes or are hoping to discover a new musical obsession, here are 13 cool kids' concerts in New York City.

It may be too cold for the playground, but kids have to get their sillies out somewhere. That's why my three-year-old and I are hitting the yoga mat this winter. Yoga is a great physical release for all ages, even for bouncing-off-the-wall toddlers like my son.

While there seem to be yoga studios everywhere you look these days, only a handful truly cater to kids. If you've never been to a children's yoga class, erase any images you have of slow breathing and meditation. (They may call it a "child's pose," but there's not a lot of standing around.) The studios that specialize in kids yoga make it an energetic and creative experience. Little yogis are able to improve their coordination and body awareness, and also get to practice following directions and learning control. If you're in search of some balance for your family and want to give it a try, here are nine child-friendly yoga programs in New York City. Namaste.