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A Chanukah Celebration
This Storahtelling event tells an original tale about Joseph the Dreamer and Judah the Macabee.
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14th Street Y, nr. First Ave.
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America’s Next Top Toy Designer
Take inspiration from the museum’s Top Secret: Mission Toy exhibit and create a plaything to bring home.
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Brooklyn Children’s Museum, at St. Mark’s Ave.
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Annual Santa Rescue
After an FDNY ladder truck saves St. Nick from the museum’s roof, he goes inside to pose for photos amid carols by the John Clacher Band.
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New York City Fire Museum, nr. Hudson St.
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Cosmic Collisions
A virtual trip through space focusing on intergalactic crashes.
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Rose Center for Earth and Space
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Family Day
A kid-friendly guided tour of the design exhibits, which change every few weeks, along with a build-it-yourself session.
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Center for Architecture, nr. 3rd St.
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- Kids
- Tours
- Workshops/Classes
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Fantastic Mr. Fox
Kids may be familiar with the story from Roald Dahl’s book or Wes Anderson’s film, but they can see it come to life onstage in this Opera for Kids production.
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Dicapo Opera Theater, nr. Third Ave.
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Fire Safety Tour
A fire-safety tour that teaches kids how to escape from a smoke-filled environment.
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New York City Fire Museum, nr. Hudson St.
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Fire Simulation Presentation
A fascinating fire-safety learning program teaches kids not to be scared, but rather how to be smart about the dreaded blaze.
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FDNY Fire Zone, nr. Rockefeller Plz.
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From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East
A vibrant, interactive exhibit that engages visitors in a variety of areas, from food to clothing to archaeology.
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Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture, nr. Tenth Ave.
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Hanukkahthon
An afternoon of music, prizes, a treasure hunt, and more.
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Children’s Galleries for Jewish Culture, nr. Tenth Ave.
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- Kids
- Holiday Events
- Music
- Workshops/Classes
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Jazz for Kids
A weekly session featuring the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra.
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Jazz Standard, nr. Park Ave. South
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Latkes & Applesauce
This year, the Poppy Seed Players’ annual revue includes a Hanukkah version of A Christmas Carol , the story of Thomas, the Shammus, and more.
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Merkin Concert Hall, at Broadway
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Madeline Tea
Madeline, kid lit's cutest boarding-school redhead, is the draw for this teatime.
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Bemelmans Bar, at Madison Ave.
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Nature Crafts
Staff naturalists lead structured, creative activities, using all natural materials.
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Prospect Park
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Peter and the Wolf
Isaac Mizrahi narrates Prokofiev’s family-friendly classic as City Opera music director George Manahan conducts the Juilliard Ensemble.
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1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St.
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- Kids
- Holiday Events
- Music
- Theater
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Pharaoh’s Daughter
After this Hanukkah concert, stay for an interactive workshop with the artists.
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The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, at 76th St.
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- Kids
- Music
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PlayWorks
A new, 4,000-square-foot exhibit designed for kids from infancy through preschool with multiple levels of interactive challenge.
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Children’s Museum of Manhattan, nr. Broadway
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Rumple Who?
A live-action musical adaptation of "Rumplestiltskin" for kids.
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13th Street Repertory Theatre, nr. Sixth Ave.
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Sesame Street: A Celebration
Ten screenings celebrating 'Sesame Street''s 40th season.
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BAM Rose Cinemas, nr. St. Felix St.
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Seven in One Blow, or The Brave Little Kid
After killing seven flies with a single swat, a boy encounters some colorful characters.
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Axis Theatre, at Barrow St.
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Tea for Tots
The Waldorf-Astoria hosts Tea for Tots , complete with a three-course repast and live piano accompaniment.
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The Waldorf Astoria, nr. 49th St.
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- Kids
- Food & Cooking
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Follow the journey of the title character from Eric Carle’s beloved book, then see Little Cloudanother Carle creationtransform into an airplane, a shark, and more.
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Tribeca Performing Arts Center, nr. West Side Hwy.
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- Kids
- Spoken Word/Storytelling
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The Three Bears Holiday Bash
In this Marionette production that draws from stories of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, Baby Bear invites Santa to star in the bears’ holiday show.
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Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
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Wintuk
This wintry show featuring the acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil returns.
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WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, nr. 32nd St.
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Wiseacre Farm
Wiseacre Farm is a fun little play that finds the whole gang celebrating Cliffie the Pig's fourth birthday.
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13th Street Repertory Theatre, nr. Sixth Ave.
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