Weekday Event Picks for NYC Kids: Jack & the Beanstalk, Music for Aardvarks, IMpossible IZZpossible January 12-16

1/11/15 - By Stephanie Ogozalek

This edition of our weekday event roundup includes two of our top family picks for the entire month: a FREE Music for Aardvarks concert at South Street Seaport and the dance spectacle IMpossible IZZpossible at BAM. Further proof that cool things to do with kids don't just happen on the weekend.

Although we only highlight one activity 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, January 12
Community Cube: Music for Aardvarks Concert – South Street Seaport
One of our January GoList picks: Catch the popular NYC preschool rockers (you know that song "Taxi?" That's them) in an interactive concert at the Seaport's new heated activity tent. FREE.

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, January 13
Detective's Office Search and Find – Flatiron & Midtown West
Head to the Midtown or Flatiron Lego Stores to help solve a mystery. Aspiring sleuths follow cookie clues that lead to the bad guy and a complimentary detective sticker. FREE

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, January 14
Jack & the Beanstalk – Central Park
See the premiere of the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre's new puppet adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Can't go today? The show runs through June so there's plenty of time. $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 18 months-12 years

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, January 15
Cross-Stitch Circle – Upper West Side
Learn cross-stitching basics at the New-York Historical Society's DiMenna Children's History Museum. Afterward, be sure to check out the museum's seasonal holiday train display before it closes. Free with admission: $19 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-13

See all Thursday events.

Friday, January 16
IMpossible IZZpossible – Fort Greene
Another January GoList pick: Marvel at this multicultural dance spectacle at BAM featuring a wide range of styles, including tap, modern, hip-hop and African dance. $12

See all Friday events.

For even more weekday activity ideas, check out our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Winter Fun Guide.