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This “Storahtelling” event tells an original tale about Joseph the Dreamer and Judah the Macabee.

Take inspiration from the museum’s “Top Secret: Mission Toy” exhibit and create a plaything to bring home.

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.

A virtual trip through space focusing on intergalactic crashes.

A kid-friendly guided tour of the design exhibits, which change every few weeks, along with a build-it-yourself session.

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.

A fire-safety tour that teaches kids how to escape from a smoke-filled environment.

A fascinating fire-safety learning program teaches kids not to be scared, but rather how to be smart about the dreaded blaze.

A vibrant, interactive exhibit that engages visitors in a variety of areas, from food to clothing to archaeology.

An afternoon of music, prizes, a treasure hunt, and more.

A weekly session featuring the Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra.

This year, the Poppy Seed Players’ annual revue includes a Hanukkah version of A Christmas Carol , the story of “Thomas, the Shammus,” and more.

Madeline, kid lit's cutest boarding-school redhead, is the draw for this teatime.

Staff naturalists lead structured, creative activities, using all natural materials.

Isaac Mizrahi narrates Prokofiev’s family-friendly classic as City Opera music director George Manahan conducts the Juilliard Ensemble.

After this Hanukkah concert, stay for an interactive workshop with the artists.

A new, 4,000-square-foot exhibit designed for kids from infancy through preschool with multiple levels of interactive challenge.

A live-action musical adaptation of "Rumplestiltskin" for kids.

Ten screenings celebrating 'Sesame Street''s 40th season.

After killing seven flies with a single swat, a boy encounters some colorful characters.

The Waldorf-Astoria hosts Tea for Tots , complete with a three-course repast and live piano accompaniment.

Follow the journey of the title character from Eric Carle’s beloved book, then see Little Cloud—another Carle creation—transform into an airplane, a shark, and more.

In this Marionette production that draws from stories of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, Baby Bear invites Santa to star in the bears’ holiday show.

This wintry show featuring the acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil returns.

Wiseacre Farm is a fun little play that finds the whole gang celebrating Cliffie the Pig's fourth birthday.