Weekday Event Picks for NYC Kids: Hands-on Museum Fun, a Free Concert & a Teddy Bear Clinic February 23-27

2/22/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

The kids are heading back to school but that doesn't mean all the family fun you enjoyed over break needs to stop. Our weekday event picks include enriching hands-on activities at the New York Transit Museum, the Museum of Mathematics and the Children's Museum of Manhattan, plus FREE music and education programming.

If the arctic weather keeps you housebound, be sure to check out our list of 40 indoor boredom busters.

Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and Winter Fun Guide.

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Monday, February 23
Teddy Bear Clinic – South Street Seaport
Bring your tots and their loveys to the Seaport's heated activity tent for an educational event that should ease their anxiety about doctors and hospitals. In addition to a special going-to-the-hospital storytime, staff from the New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room will be on hand to examine any "ill" stuffed animals and answer questions. FREE

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, February 24
Presley and Melody: Falling Snowflakes Winter Spectacular – Lower East Side
Enjoy an interactive seasonal concert by tot rockers Presley and Melody at the Seward Park branch of the New York Public Library. FREE

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, February 25
Hello from Japan! Storytelling Workshop – Upper West Side
Explore the Children's Museum of Manhattan's interactive installation juxtaposing Tokyo's hyper cuteness with its serene tranquility, and then learn the art of Japanese storytelling in a special Kamishibai workshop. Free with admission: $11 for ages 1 and up

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, February 26
Transit Tots – Brooklyn Heights
Hit the New York Transit Museum for preschool playtime featuring stories, games and hands-on activities. Free with admission: $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 2-17

See all Thursday events.

Friday, February 27
Family Friday "ITSPHUN" – Flatiron
Discover all the crazy shapes you can make with geometric construction toy ITSPHUN at this after-hours event at the Museum of Mathematics. FREE but advance registration required

See all Friday events.

For more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar, Winter Fun Guide and Indoor Activity Guide.