Abracadabra Magic Show—Midtown West, Manhattan
Children’s magician Evan Paquette (he even has a MA in Educational Theater—woah) amazes little ones with his hand tricks and comedy, all while entertaining and promoting learning. After the 40-minute interactive show, Evan leads a hands-on workshop for kids to try their own hands at magic. FREE

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs/Go Diego Go/Dora the Explorer Screenings—Midtown East, Manhattan
SONY Wonder Technology Lab has had really cool free screenings lately, and this weekend is no exception. At Noon, Dora The Explorer: Rojo, The Fire Truck is being screened, followed by Go, Diego, Go: Diego The Hero.Then at 2pm, you can catch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. All on their giant screen and all for FREE. 

Design Kids—UES, Manhattan
Kids can turn their unadorned bags and T’s into something uniquely theirs, using a wide range of techniques, some inspired by  R/GA Interactive’s work with customized Nike Shoes. For kids 5-13 years old. $20/family  

Baby Loves Salsa—Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Baby Loves Salsa, the dance and music celebration geared towards Spanish and English speakers alike, presents the story of a band of cats and dogs (gatitos y perritos) from the streets of NYC, who go on to become the best salsa band in the land. $10 or $30/family four pack

Sunday, January 10
Seal Safari--Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
No, these seals aren't part of a new exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. Seals hang out by Orchard Beach from December-March, and this Sunday you can hang out with them, too (during low-tide, that is). Wear warm and comfy clothes, and enjoy seal watching with the experts at the Parks Department. FREE  

Junior Jam—UWS, Manhattan
Jam the afternoon away with Junior Jam, the award-winning musical group for kids. They are bringing their interactive and educational show (filled with family-friendly and way catchy tunes) to the Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle. FREE

Alexander Hamilton’s Birthday Celebration—Washington Heights, Manhattan
The Morris-Jumel Mansion has teamed up with the U.S. Parks Service to celebrate Alexander Hamilton’s Birthday this weekend. It looks like it is going to be pretty sweet—activities include costumed interpreters, a presentation on Hamilton Grange and a birthday cake. FREE

Great Backyard Bird Count—Mid-Island, Staten Island
Become a citizen scientist by learning how to identify common backyard feeder birds, and record data to prep for the big Cornell Institute of Ornithology’s Great Backyard Bird Count! FREE 

Jazz for Kids—West Village, Manhattan
Jazz up your afternoon (with a Sunday-sized dose of learning) by playing percussion instruments and listening to kid-friendly beats. $5 cover/child 


More Cool Stuff:
--Dr. Nebula’s Super Cold Adventure at the AMNH
--Snow White at Company XIV
--Stam-Pede at Symphony Space
--Free Saturdays at the Manhattan JCC
--Recycle your Christmas trees at Mulchfest

--Want more? There are even more event ideas in our calendar!

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