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1/10/25 - By Drew Kristofik

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Bumper cars are back in Bryant Park on Friday, the famous Thunderbird Dancers return to the Lower East Side, and Little Murmur delivers a mesmerizing dance program celebrating neurodiversity at New Victory Theater. Kids can enjoy hands-on art by making snow globes at Wave Hill or using Clixo to create 3-D sculptures at Private Picassos in Brooklyn.

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Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club

Midtown West
Select dates through Saturday, April 26
The Broadway Magic Hour features master magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio in a performance that includes mind-boggling mysteries and hilarious comedy for all ages.  Witness magic, mind-reading, comedy, and grand illusions! READ MORE
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Little Murmur at the New Victory Theater

Midtown West
Opens Friday, January 10
A biographical piece of solo dance theater paints a triumphant and heartfelt portrait of neurodiversity, revealing the struggle of living in a world that’s not designed for you. Bodies and pages fly like flocks of birds—a murmuration, a Little Murmur, a movement more eloquent than words can express. READ MORE

Bryant Park Bumper Cars on Ice Opening Weekend

Midtown West
Opens Friday, January 10
Bumper cars slide, spin, and bump...on the ice at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park! Book a 10-minute whirl online in advance. A new batch of tickets is released daily for dates two weeks in advance. READ MORE

Thunderbird American Indian Dance Concert at the Theater for the New City

Lower East Side
Opens Friday, January 10
The 2025 Thunderbird American Indian Dance Concert features dances, stories, and traditional music from native peoples of the Northeast, Southwest, and Great Plains regions. READ MORE

STEAM Saturday: Confetti Poppers at Latimer House

Flushing, Queens – FREE
Saturday, January 11
How might you use cardboard tubes and physics to spread joy this year? Educators from the Lewis Latimer House help families experiment with different forms of energy to create confetti poppers and fill them with good wishes for the new year.  READ MORE

Prehistoric New York Hike in Central Park

Upper West Side – FREE
Saturday, January 11
The Urban Park Rangers lead families on a hike through Central Park, discussing the lay of the land in prehistoric times. Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different periods. READ MORE

Family Music Showcase at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side – FREE
Saturday, January 11
A variety of award-winning, modern, eclectic artists from diverse backgrounds perform mini concerts for audiences of all ages. Featured musicians include Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats; Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids; Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band; and Fyütch and his daughter Aura V.   READ MORE

Live Music and Lantern Crafting with MAPS at Old Stone House

Park Slope, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Rachel Sherk and Aaron Rourk from Music Art Puppet Sound (MAPS) host a fun-filled afternoon making abstract light lanterns and playing music on their keyboard and drum set. READ MORE

Clixo at Private Picassos: A Free Art Project

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Meet the founder and creator of Clixo, learn how to create 3D sculptures, and then use paper to create sculptures to take home! READ MORE

New Year, New Buildings at the Skyscraper Museum

Battery Park City – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Learn how NYC’s iconic skyline will be changing this year, as well as the process of approval for building something new in the city. Then create building spires out of paper, cardboard, and construction materials. READ MORE

Frosty Festivities in the Spanish Speaking World at the Children's Museum of Manhattan

Upper West Side
Saturday, January 11-Sunday, January 12
CMOM invites kids to explore winter festivals celebrated in different cultures and create artwork inspired by these frosty festivities around the world. READ MORE

Family Art Project: Weathering a Storm at Wave Hill

Riverdale, the Bronx
Saturday, January 11-Sunday, January 12
Flurries, snowfall, blizzards, and ice storms—each is a natural process that can have a big impact on our lives. Learn the art and science of forecasting a storm as you create your own weather snow globes. READ MORE

Collage with the Louis Armstrong House Museum at the Whitney

Greenwich Village – FREE
Sunday, January 12
Artists of all ages are invited to explore Edges of Ailey and create their own collages incorporating improvisation, experimentation, and play! In partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum, it's a day filled with artmaking, music, and fun for all.   READ MORE

Bald Eagle Watch in Riverdale Park

Riverdale, the Bronx – FREE
Sunday, January 12
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with the Urban Park Rangers.    READ MORE

Living History: Mantua Makers at the New-York Historical Society

Upper West Side
Sunday, January 12
Did you know almost everyone in the early 19th century had at least one garment that was custom-made for them by a skilled tradesperson like a mantua-maker (dressmaker) or tailor? Interact with historical interpreters and learn about how mantua-makers made things like gowns and jackets for New Yorkers. See how a garment was made from beginning to end, then try one on yourself! READ MORE

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