10 Great Events For November

"White" At The New Victory Theater
November 4-22 [Ages 2-5] The Drama Desk Award-nominated show “White” last played at the New Victory during a sold-out run in 2011, and it’s making its return this month! Though the show is created for very young audiences, it has stunning visuals and a witty script that is sure to entertain adults as well. In an achromatic world, Cotton and Wrinkle work to hide any color. But their world is turned upside down when colors start randomly appearing. Tickets start at $20; show times vary. The New 42nd Street Studios, 229 West 42nd Street, 646-223-3042, newvictory.org
Canstruction at Brookfield Place
November 5-16 [All Ages] Canstruction is back in New York! The annual charity competition has architects, engineers, contractors, and students design and build huge structures comprised completely of full cans of food. The goal is to raise public awareness about world hunger while highlighting the participants’ creativity. After the competition ends, all of the canned food is donated to the City Harvest. Suggested donation: One canned food item; various times. Brookfield Place, 250 Vesey Street, canstruction.org
"The Secret World Inside You" at AMNH
November 7-August 14, 2016 [All Ages] This fall, the American Museum of Natural History will debut “The Secret World Inside You,” an exhibition that explores the science behind human health, focused on microbes—the tiny, invisible organisms that live in and on our bodies. The exhibit will take visitors on a tour of the human body, making stops at places where microbes thrive, like the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. Suggested general admission: $22; 10am-5:45pm daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5100, amnh.org
"Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic" at the Barclays Center
November 10-15 [All Ages] Disney on Ice is celebrating its centennial with all of your favorite characters at “Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic.” The cast of more than 50 skaters includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White, and Tiana. There is a special story with the characters of “Frozen” where Anna, Elsa, and Olaf discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. There is also a sing-along to over 30 of Disney’s most iconic songs such as “Let It Go,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and “Hakuna Matata.” $15-$150; show times vary. Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 800-745-3000, barclayscenter.com
"Alvin and the Chipumks: Live on Stage!" at Kings Theatre
November 14 [All Ages] The touring, interactive “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live on Stage!” is making a stop in Brooklyn. Filled with music and excitement for all ages, the show features the Chipmunks and Chipettes, based on the characters from the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movies, singing hits by artists like One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley, and more! The show follows Alvin and co. as they plan a big charity concert to save the site of the Woodstock music festival. In this show, produced by the team behind the hit “Yo Gabba Gabba,” audiences will follow the gang as they sing and dance across America. $21-$51; 2:30pm and 6:30pm. Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-856-5464, alvinandthechipmunkslive.com
Gingerbread Lane at the New York Hall of Science
November 14-January 10, 2016 [All Ages] Gingerbread Lane, the incredible, entirely edible village of gingerbread houses, will return to the New York Hall of Science this month for the duration of the holiday season! Entirely planned, built, and crafted by chef John Lovitch, his 2013 and 2014 villages have won the Guinness World Record for largest gingerbread village. Come check out this year’s tasty creation, which will cover 500 square feet and feature more than 1,050 edible houses. Free with Hall admission; Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-5:45pm. 47-01 111th Street, Corona, Queens, 718-699-0005, nysci.org
Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden
November 21-January 8, 2016 [All Ages] The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Holiday Train Show is back this month and bigger than ever! This year’s exhibit will cover 3,000 square feet of additional space, with room for dozens of new G-scale trains, bridges, and a quarter mile of track. These amazingly detailed mini locomotives will speed past beloved sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Rockefeller Center, recreated with natural materials like bark and leaves. Plus, check out the rest of the garden’s 250 acres and enjoy special tours, musical performances, and holiday activities for kids throughout the season. Free with garden admission; Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, 718-817-8700, nybg.org
"Who is Duke Ellington?" Family Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center
November 21 [All Ages] Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Young People series kicks off with “Who is Duke Ellington?” a tribute to one of jazz’s great composers. Led by Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will give an interactive performance following Ellington’s journey from DC to New York City, where his discovery of the Blues and the development of his own innovative ideas would forever change the jazz landscape. Please note: The performance will take place at Symphony Space. Tickets start at $10, performances at 11am and 1pm. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (near 95th Street), 212-258-9800, jazz.org
Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
November 30 [All Ages] November 30th marks the 16th Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square. New York’s largest holiday festival features live music from established artists as well as newcomers. Plus, the streets will be filled with dancers, jugglers, stilt-walkers, food tastings from more than 30 Lincoln Square eateries, and more. The celebration kicks off with the lighting of the Upper West Side Holiday Tree in Dante Park at Broadway and 63rd Street. Free admission; 5:30-9pm. Broadway and 63rd Street to Broadway and 68th Street, 212-581-3774, winterseve.nyc
"Dvořák: Exploring the New World"
December 5-6 [Ages 3-7] The Little Orchestra Society is well-known for its family concerts and music education and community engagement programs. Its core belief is that access to live classical music should be available to all members of the community. In its inaugural season, LOS Kids is a new concert series for 3-7 years olds that introduces youngsters to some of the classical greats. December’s concert, “Dvořák: Exploring the New World,” will focus on the work of the legendary Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. $56-176; various times. The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, 212-971-9500, littleorchestra.org

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Dance Workshop - NY

Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!