North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
Weekday Event Picks for NYC Kids: Lionboy at the New Victory, Martin Luther King Day Celebrations, Cheap Off-Broadway Tickets January 19-23
Although there's no school on Martin Luther King Day, there are lots of engaging ways for children to learn about his legacy. And the enriching fun doesn't need to stop once school starts. Our weekday event picks include the debut of Lionboy at the New Victory Theater, a FREE interactive concert by Karen Dekker + Friends at the South Street Seaport, and other awesome family outings.
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 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative March – Harlem to the Upper East Side
While there are many ways to honor MLK on Monday, our top pick is this peace-minded march led by eight graders from the Manhattan Country School. The procession kicks off at 10am at Harlem's iconic Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, and stops at the Apollo Theater, the Harlem Community Justice Center, the City Council District Eight office and the Young Women's Leadership School as the students sing civil rights songs and read speeches along the way. FREE
See all Monday events.
Tuesday, January 20
20at20 – Manhattan
If you've been meaning to take the kids to see The Berenstain Bears LIVE!, Gazillion Bubble Show, Stomp or another Off-Broadway family show, now's the time to go. Thanks to the 20at20 initiative, many Off-Broadway productions are selling $20 tickets 20 minutes before each performance from January 20 to February 8. Read our post for participating shows and all the fine print. $20
See all Tuesday events.
Wednesday, January 21
Karen Dekker + Friends – South Street Seaport
A January GoList pick: Catch professional violinist Karen Dekker and her musical pals in an interactive concert at the Seaport's heated event tent. FREE
See all Wednesday events.
Thursday, January 22
Toddler Storytime – Midtown East
Bring your tots to the New York Public Library's beloved Children's Center at 42nd Street for an interactive storytime. Afterward, stick around and check out its attractions, including the original Winnie-the-Pooh teddy bear.. Admission is first come, first served. FREE
See all Thursday events.
Friday, January 23
Lionboy – Midtown West
Another January GoList pick: Head to the New Victory Theater for opening night of Lionboy, a dystopian fantasy about climate change and the corporatization of our society. Based on Zizou Corder's bestselling young adult trilogy, the show chronicles the cross-continental saga of a boy who sets out to save his kidnapped scientist parents. Happily, he's got a secret weapon: He can communicate with cats. $15-$38
See all Friday events.
For even more weekday activity ideas, check out our Event Calendar and our Winter Fun Guide.
