09 Dec Fun For Families This Weekend in NYC: December 12 & 13

We are fast approaching the end of this year, and many will be delighted that 2020 will soon be coming to an end. But, let’s make the most of this weekend with some family fun, and create great memories with our little ones, whilst staying safe.

Family Art Project: Weathering a Storm
December 12 10am – 11am
Online with Wave Hill
Free with registration

Flurries, snowfalls, blizzards and ice storms—how do you weather such storms? Storms are a natural process, but can be frightening and have a big impact on our lives. Learn the art and science of forecasting a storm while creating your own weather snow globes, and swirl up scenes of what it would take to weather a storm. Give those old sauce jars a new life with found objects, cut-up papers and old photographs.
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Joy Around the World: The Virtual Holiday Scavenger Hunt for Kids
December 12
Online with Watson Adventures
Cost $19 per person
Ages 10+

Wishing you could find a way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family? Join Watson Adventures on a virtual sleigh ride across the internet! This virtual scavenger hunt takes you to holiday markets and festivals, amazing museums and many scenic places around the world, in search of answers to fun, holiday-related questions. Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or even Boxing Day, it’s a fun game to unite families and friends. Guaranteed to delight any Grinch!
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Virtual Seaport Parade of Lights
December 12
Online
Free

Join Independence Seaport Museum (virtually) for the return of Parade of Lights!  While it won’t exactly be what you are used to, this virtual presentation will be sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.

Debuting on our social media platforms (and YouTube) at 5:30 p.m., the video will include fun holiday activities that can be done at home, cocktail (and mocktail!) recipes for everyone in your household, and, of course, a pre-recorded parade of boats decked out in their holiday finest parading along the Delaware River.
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NYBG Glow
Selected dates until January 9; 5–10 p.m.
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY 10458-5126
From $18
All ages

This holiday season, let it GLOW at The New York Botanical Garden in an all-new outdoor experience illuminating NYBG’s landmark landscape and Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

With lots of room to spread out, explore a glowing world of color and light featuring the Haupt Conservatory as the centerpiece—its iconic exterior a glittering canvas. Washes of brilliant colors, thousands of dazzling lights, and picture-perfect installations fill the Reflecting Pool and enliven surrounding gardens and collections. Also during your visit, enjoy artistic ice carving displays, roving dancers and musicians, plus more outdoor fun.
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VIRTUAL Holiday Nostalgia Train
On until Thursday Dec 31, 2020 (various times)

Every holiday season, the New York Transit Museum celebrates the magic of New York City with two beloved annual traditions, our Holiday Nostalgia Rides and Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal. This year, all Museum locations are temporarily closed. So, we’re bringing our historic vintage trains and model trains to you, right at home, with a Virtual Holiday Nostalgia Train and Virtual Holiday Train Show!
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Click HERE for more fun events taking place this weekend.

*Please always check with the venue before setting off to attend an event.