You’ll have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the lunar new year this weekend, from this garden party in Brooklyn to this annual festival at The Met. Plus, you can start the weekend off with this pajama party that will feature some live animals. All that and so much more. Keep scrolling for the rest of our top event picks.
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Evening Pajama Party & Story Time
Go in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to share 2 classic children’s stories. Touch and observe two different animals that are characters from the stories. Then share a dessert of cookies and milk. Event Details.
Sources of Winter Stillness
Winter is a time of rest for many creatures, and a certain kind of magic can be experienced in the dormancy, hibernation and stillness of this season. Document this elusive feeling by creating your own mobiles, using an assortment of found and natural objects. Event Details.
The Rock & Roll Playhouse – Rock. Center
Parents can enjoy the music of rock and roll legends every month with interactive games and dancing for their kids for an entertaining event the entire family can enjoy! This month’s event will feature the hits of The Beatles. Hot drinks and treats will also be available. Event Details.
Warm Stories for a Winter Day
Sit by the fire and listen as Robin Bady weaves tales of magical beings, wintry storms, and strong children just like you. Event Details.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of Tiger with artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center. This 30-minute program includes a Kung Fu demonstration/interactive segment, as well as some beloved Chinese folk-dance pieces. Event Details.
Lunar New Year Garden Party
Join BKCM to celebrate the new lunar year with an afternoon of traditional and contemporary Chinese music, a performance of the lion dance, crafts, calligraphy and more. Event Details.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Shops at Skyview. Join the New York Chinese Cultural Center and Queens Botanical Garden for cultural performances and crafts. Event Details.
Baker’s Workshop Jr.
Tie your apron, grab a whisk, and get ready to have fun discovering & baking Kosher Pastries. Event Details.
Buildings and Blocks at Top of the Rock
This interactive art installation, inspired by the skyline and shapes of New York City as viewed from Top of the Rock observation deck, will feature three 23-foot towers, and 37 black and white-striped pieces resembling children’s building blocks. Event Details.
Year of the Tiger Community Art Project
Be a part of a community art project by creating a tiger stripe pattern panel or decorate your own tiger face to hang at the Visitor & Administration Building for the month of February. Event Details.
There are tons more events on our calendar – be sure to check them out all week long!
– Jesseca Stenson
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