27 Jan What’s on for Kids in NYC this Weekend: January 30 & 31

Let’s see the month of January out in style with some fabulous family events taking place in the city, or from the comfort of your own home.  Below are our picks for making this weekend wonderful for your family.

Online
Family Art Project: Textures of the Wetlands
Saturday January 30, 10am – 11am
Online, hosted by Wave Hill
Free with registration

Flooded by water, wetlands are ecosystems that welcome biodiversity. They are very important landscapes that nourish and heal nature. For World Wetlands Day, we’ll take some time to investigate what makes wetlands so natural at healing and how you can support wetlands in these processes. Using experimental mark-making, resist techniques and alternative printing processes, translate textures into vibrant, multi-dimensional works of art. Collect found, upcycled and natural objects around you to play with textures in paint.

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In Person
Birding: Winter Birds
Saturday January 30, 10am – 11am
The Well House in Prospect Park, 200 Well House Drive, Brooklyn
Free

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks and beaches. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City. Discover the amazing variety of birds that winter here in NYC. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.

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In Person
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building with NYC Parks
Saturday January 30, 1pm – 2pm
Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue, Barretto Point Park, Bronx
Free, ages 8+

The Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. All programs are family-friendly but are recommended for ages 8 years and older.

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Online
Oshogatsu from Home With Japan Society
Sunday January 31 (through February 28)
Online, hosted by Japan Society

Celebrate the New Year Japanese-style with our Oshogatsu online event filled with traditional activities like a calligraphy video workshop and taiko drumming! This year, experience the joy and wonder of Oshogatsu from the comfort of your own home with New Year’s games, at-home craft activities and video performances. With activities for the whole family, you are sure to ring in the New Year with great joy!

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Online
Story Hour: Bill Gordh
Sunday January 31, 1pm – 1:45pm
Online, hosted by Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling
Free

Bill Gordh returns to Sugar Hill with banjo in hand to offer another program of interactive folktales from around the world.

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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. Please also observe social distancing and wear a mask for in-person events.