Saturday December 11, 2010

Fort Greene Park Winter Games – Fort Greene
Get outside this weekend and compete in sack and three-legged races, disc golf, an ice cube hunt and sled racing (if we get snow tonight!)  FREE.

Live Nativity Performances and Petting Zoo – Little Italy
Witness the birth of Christ in the courtyard of The Church of the Most Precious Blood.  Two living nativities set to music with a holiday music concert in between.  There will be a farm animal petting zoo for the little ones. FREE

Drawn In Brooklyn Art Workshops: Make Your Own Blank Book with Aileen Leijten -- Brooklyn
As part of the children’s book art installation at the Brooklyn Public Library, kids can create their own small book from recycled paper with the help of artist Aileen Leijten.  Best for kids aged 8 to 12.  FREE

Franklin Street Family Day -- Tribeca 

A bunch of storekeeps on Franklin Street are joining forces tomorrow and offering fun free activities and discounts on their wares.   Don't miss the Goat on the Boat puppet show, vintage style photo sessions or the free drop-in playtime at Playgarden.

The PS/IS 276 Winter Carnival – Battery Park City
Have fun and support the school kids at a local city school while doing it.  Lots of carnival games created by the kids, an international food court full of tasty eats, a tag sale, face painting, bouncy houses and lots of winter themed fun.  $3 per person.

Body Building—Battery Park City
A new program at the Skyscraper Museum lets kids create their own NYC skyline with drawings of their body (instead of the usual blocks.) as the skyscrapers.  Registration needs to be completed by Friday night. $5

Carnegie Hall Family Concert: How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Midtown West
A concert adaptation of the beloved Christmas story featuring all the favorite characters from the book: Max the dog, Cindy Lou Who and of course the green guy, just for families.  Other merry music of the season will be performed too.  All ticket holders are invited to attend a free workshop led by the NY Pops Education Director one hour before show time.  Best for kids aged 5 to 12. Tickets are selling out fast! Tickets $9 to $20.

Wild Wild World: Bird Brains—Upper West Side
Learn how parrots mimic human speech, how to take care of and how to handle the birds at this live animal event presented in conjunction with the special exhibit on the Brain at the Museum of Natural History.  $10 children; $12 adults
 

Sunday December 12, 2010

Seal Shore Safari – The Bronx
Search the shores of Pelham Bay for critters and creatures that live there.  This time of year you can even spot migrating seals.  Dress for the weather!  FREE

Annual Santa Rescue – SoHo
Watch as the fearless firefighters of the FDNY rescue Santa as he gets stranded on top of the New York City Fire Museum.  Once he is safely nestled inside the refurbished 1904 firehouse, Santa will pose for photos with fans while carols are sung.  $7 for adults and $1 for children.

Annual Family Concert of The Greenwich Village Orchestra – Gramercy
Great introduction to the classics for kids of all ages – featuring the made-just-for-kids, beautiful and educational, Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra along with other compositions.   Suggested donation of $10 per family.

Nature in the Garden Discovery Walks – The Bronx
Just because it is cold out doesn’t mean you can’t experience a little nature with the kids. Explore the woodlands and gardens of Wave Hill with a naturalist to discover what is living within.  Dress for the weather. Best for kids aged 5 years and older, registration recommended.  $5 per person.
 

Outside of NYC:

This weekend the Garden State is home to two family friendly performances of The Nutcracker, or you could visit downtown Maplewood. The whole town is transformed into a Christmas Village with tons of events. FREE
 

And if your plans have you headed out to Long Island, don’t miss Santa as he delivers presents via bi-plane to the keepers of the Fire Island Lighthouse. FREE.

 

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