Free and Fun Things to Do this Weekend for NYC Kids: Winterfest, Nostalgia Trains, Peter and the Wolf Dec 10-11
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There are a lot of ways to get into the festive spirit of the season this weekend. The Central Park Zoo is hosting its annual Winterfest celebration, the Holiday Train Show is still chugging along at the New York Botanical Gardens, amazing holiday displays are lighting up our neighborhoods and department store holiday windows are wowing residents and tourists alike.
Holiday performances also abound. The Guggenheim hosts its annual mounting of Peter and the Wolf narrated by Isaac Mizrahi, the beloved holiday TV-special Charlie Brown Christmas is reimagined for the stage, and there are several kid-friendly versions of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. Plus there will be a ton of Santa sightings due to the kooky SantaCon on Saturday. The big red guy will also be hanging out at the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center.
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 options in our Events Calendar and our Holiday Guide.