Jan. 13-15 – Family in New York

Your New York Kids’ Wonder Weekend: January 13-15

It’s never too early to start planning your next awesome weekend! We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do around the city. Celebrate Lunar New Year and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ride in bumper cars or enjoy the indoor activities that New York has to offer!

Learn about the Lunar New Year

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium | Details

Join the Lunar New Year festivities before the holiday begins on January 22! With the help of Vanderbilt Museum teachers, visitors will visit wildlife dioramas, learn Chinese calligraphy and create decorations that bring good luck throughout the year.

Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Details

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, celebrate and learn about the civil rights leader’s life and legacy at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Participate in interactive performances, protest marches, community arts programs and volunteer projects.

Meet Thomas and Friends

The New York Botanical Garden | Details

During your next visit to the New York Botanical Garden, enjoy a mini-performance starring everyone’s favorite train, Thomas. Thomas, Driver Sam and his friends provide guests with a fun and interactive musical show. After the show, you and your family can get a photo with Thomas!

Go For A Bumpy Ride

The Standard Hotel | Details

If you’re feeling nostalgic for 80s punk culture, don’t miss BUMP!, a bumper car pop-up at Standard Plaza in the Meatpacking District. The bumper car ride can be a dose of fun for both kids and adults. Enjoy this experience now until the end of March.

See the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers in Concert

Theater for a New City | Details

A cherished New York tradition, this concert features dances, stories and music from Native Peoples from the Northeast, Southwest and Great Plains regions.

Elements of the performances will be explained through informative introductions by the troupe director. All proceeds from the event go to scholarship funds for Native American students.

Check out Global Music at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall | Details

This lively and highly interactive concert for children and families will introduce attendees to music from around the world. You will hear everything from Gullah music to traditional Mali music to hip-hop. Be sure to enjoy the free pre-concert activities in Zankel Hall before the show.

Enjoy the Great Inside

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As the cold winter weather begins in New York, try moving inside to enjoy time with your family and friends. We’ve rounded up some of the best indoor entertainment options to keep you and your family entertained when the weather outside is too much to handle.

Spend your day at the American Dream mall, the New York Aquarium or Funtopia!