Weekend Planner: November 25-27

Contributing Writers: Kat Harrison and Briehn Trumbauer

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Kick it into gear at a fun-filled Super Soccer Stars Mini Camp. Athletics, arts & crafts plus snack time await your mini Mia Hamms. —

We love you, Knuffle Bunny! The beloved Mo Willems story comes to life on the Skirball Center’s stage for a limited three-day engagement.

Didn’t make it to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Good thing you can relive all 85 years in a tribute exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Check out old time photographs, snow globes, Melissa Sweet illustrations and days gone by on a newsreel.

FRIDAY

See some sparkle at the 28th Annual South Street Seaport Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa, the sounds of the Soul Tigers Marching Band and festive cheer await the whole fam.

SATURDAY

Kids ages 7 and up can enjoy a very special virtual field trip to Plymouth Plantation at the Scholastic Store. Little ones will learn about the first harvest meal in the Imagination Clubhouse and tell their own Thanksgiving story using Pilgrim vocab.

Watch Santa float into the New York Harbor as tour boats, charter yachts and private boaters sail into the city skyline for a holiday parade on water.

SUNDAY

Catch the opening matinee of A Christmas Carol at the Literally Alive Children’s Theatre. A perfect pick for Dickens fanatics and out-of-town guests alike!

Be sure to bring some family stories (plus a video camera) to a special storytime event at the New-York Historical Society. Record and share your tales, plus, tour the Children’s Museum.

For even more events and activities this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar.

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

HudsonWay Immersion School

A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;