Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between Dec. 27-29.
Friday, Jan. 17: Get Balkan!
STEAM for Kids: Tinkerlab: Tinkerlab is designed for children 6-12 years old to explore and discover the wonders of STEAM in a fun and interactive way. Sessions will focus on various methods for children to engage in hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Van Cortlandt Library, 3882 Cannon Pl., Bronx. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Free.
39th Zlatne Uste Golden Festival: At NYC’s favorite Balkan bash, a celebration of community through music, dancing, and art, you can: Find music for your ears and feet inspired by Balkan traditions and well beyond, including Klezmer, Hungarian, Scandinavian, Ukrainian, and more! Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Queens. 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. $30; free for children.
Saturday, Jan. 18: Queens is lit!
Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Scavenger Hunt For Families: Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food court, stand on fish under an upside-down tree in the Grand Central Market, and learn the arrival time of a “ghost” train. Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St., Manhattan. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. $17.50-$21.50.
Lektrik: A Festival of Lights: This festival of lights, presented by the acclaimed Lektrik, is set to be larger and more awe-inspiring than ever. With over 40 stunning lamp scenes, Lektrik will transform Queens Botanical Garden into an immersive wonderland. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens. 5 – 10:30 p.m. $21.90-$37.90.
Sunday, Jan. 19: Improv!
Theatresports: Family Improv: Freestyle Rep returns to Brooklyn for the 15th year with their legendary brand of spontaneous, comedic theater in “Theatresports” – NYC’s only interactive, family-friendly, improv competition show for 5-15 year-olds and their grownups. The Gallery Players, 199 14th St., Brooklyn. 12 p.m. $17.85 online; $15 at the door.
Pig Town Party: Story Time and Costume Party with author Lian Cho: Join Greenlight’s new monthly Story Time on Sunday afternoons, geared toward kids ages 3 through 8! For January’s special Story Time, they’re celebrating author and illustrator Lian Cho’s newest picture book, Pig Town Party! Greenlight Book Store, 632 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn. 1 p.m. Free.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
