‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the city, there are fun things to do for you and the kiddies. So venture into the crowds if you dare, for shows and Santa sightings everywhere.
Tuesday, December 18-Sunday, December 23
Mummenschanz
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
Various times
Mummenschanz, the Swiss mask theater troupe made famous on the first season of “The Muppet Show,” is celebrating its 40th anniversary with their new show, “40 years.” Families with kids ages 6 and up will be enchanted by the performance group’s miming abilities and colorful props. Tickets start at $48.
Saturday, December 22
“The Snow Maiden”
Walt Whitman Theatre
6 pm
Want to see a holiday show other than The Nutcracker this year? Head over to the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts’ Walt Whitman Theatre for their performance of The Snow Maiden, the tale of a girl who’s transformed into a figure of snow and ice by Grandfather Frost. Children ticketholders will receive a candy gift box. Presented in Russian with English subtitles. Tickets start at $35.
This Week
Photos with Santa
Various locations
Various times
Santa Claus is coming to town! The man in red will make appearances at ABC Carpet and Home, Rockefeller Center Cafe, The Plaza Hotel, and (of course) Macy’s Herald Square. Kids can tell Kris Kringle what they want for Christmas and have their picture taken. For a complete list of Santa sightings, check out our Meeting Santa in the City roundup.
