Free Events For Families This Weekend! (March 3-5)

Falu’s Bazaar will perform this Saturday at Lincoln Center! Photo via family.lincolncenter.org.

Have an amazing weekend without opening your wallet! For even more activity inspiration, check out our Weekend Planner.

Friday, March 3

Family Fridays: The Mathematical Mysteries of a U.S. $1 Bill
6:30-8pm
National Museum of Mathematics
All Ages
Join award-winning educator Dave Masunaga as he shares insights into the $1 bill! Families with children of all ages will learn about the currency’s history and its many connections to arithmetic, origami, and geometry. Samples will be handed out. Preregistration is required.

The Music of Chick Corea
7pm
Bloomingdale School of Music
All Ages
Swing by the Bloomingdale School of Music with your kids and enjoy the mellow, smooth sounds of jazz! Join three of BSM’s jazz faculty members led by pianist Michael Cochrane as they celebrate the talent and creativity of award-winning jazz master, Chick Corea. Relax and let the music soothe your soul at this unique performance.

Beginning Saturday, March 4

Tilt Kids Festival: Hervé Tullet’s “This Isn’t Trash” Exhibit
Various times
The Invisible Dog Art Center, Brooklyn
All Ages
Teach your kids the value of creative art! Join insanely imaginative artist Hervé Tullet—known for his beloved children’s book Press Here—as he presents “This Isn’t Trash,” his first-ever exhibition in New York. Kids will get a tour of the exhibit which is comprised of hundreds of colorfully painted, torn, and reassembled sheets of paper hung from the ceiling. Families will explore new viewpoints during this inspiring art exhibit! Tours will be guided by trained teaching artist Amélie Gaulier. Runs Thursdays through Sundays through Saturday, April 15.

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Saturday, March 4

International Human Rights Art Festival: KidsFest
9:30-11:30am
Dixon Place
All Ages
Kids of all ages are invited to Dixon Place this Saturday for the International Human Rights Art Festival’s KidsFest! Participants can create advocacy art during arts and crafts workshops led by other children. Members of Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE) and The Ray of Hope Project will also be on hand to run interactive programs designed to education children about the importance of human rights advocacy.

Falu’s Bazaar
11am & 2pm
Lincoln Center
Ages 2-5
Take a trip across the globe without leaving NYC! Join vocalist Falu Shah as she mixes classical Indian music with American pop to create a unique “Indie-Hindi” style. Kids will love the sound traditional Indian and Western instruments make when played together, plus they will learn all about Indian culture through this “ethereal and transcendent” performance. This high-energy concert will have the whole family dancing and clapping along to the infectious beat. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Elf the Musical

They'll sing loud for all to hear. You can bring the Christmas cheer. Start decking the halls, people &ndash; it's Elf The Musical! After a decade away, the beloved holiday classic is back on Broadway for a strictly limited run. Whether you&rsquo;re searching for the perfect stocking stuffer or a festive outing for the whole family, this family-friendly show is packed with joy, laughter, and snow-covered magic. A musical comedy adaptation of the hit 2003 film, Elf The Musical follows Buddy the orphan who, after being raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the people he meets rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Academy Award&reg; nominee Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") is Santa Claus alongside Tony Award&reg; nominee Grey Henson as Buddy, Drama Desk Award nominee Ashley Brown as Emily, and rising star Kayla Davion as Jovie. Plus, keep an eye out for social media celebrity Kalen Allen &ndash; known for his appearances on "The Ellen Show" &ndash; as the hilarious store manager. Called &ldquo;a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show&rdquo; (Time Out), this holly-jolly hit is one you won't want to miss. Through January 4 only!