, at least for the Christmas trees! From an origami tree at the Museum of Natural History to nearly 40 blocks of firs down Park Avenue, here are
conquer the "Wheel of Death" (and other fun) during the troupe's opening weekend at the New Victory Theater. (Friday-Sunday)
Don't bite that poisoned apple but do attend the opening weekend of Company XIV's Snow White at the Bond Street Theatre. Kids will dig the elements of opera, circus performance and dance. (Friday-Sunday)
Support local Etsy artists during the first weekend of the Lil' New Yorker Booth at the Annual Columbus Circle Holiday Market. You'll swoon over all the cute handmade crafts! (Friday-Sunday)
Watch animals open their holiday presents during the first weekend of Central Park's Winterfest. Plus, enjoy the festive light display and sip on some hot cocoa. (Friday-Saturday)
Create pop-up and slider holiday cards for family and friends during the Family Art Project: Season's Greetings event at Wave Hill. Thanks to Target, you can attend the workshop for free on Saturday. (Saturday-Sunday)
Contribute some new or gently used books to the Children's Holiday Book Drive at Pink Olive in Park Slope while meeting with children's authors and snacking on milk and cookies. (Saturday)
Become a police officer for a day at the New York City Police Museum's Holiday Party, where kids will get to try on international uniforms and learn about the daily duties of officers around the world. (Saturday)
Old St. Nick and Black Piet are getting ready to make their appearance at the Wyckoff Farmhouse in Brooklyn on St. Nicholas Day. They'll come bearing treats and a story to read! (Saturday)
Before Rudolph, there were Glossie and Flossie. Learn more about Santa's early life at the presentation of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. (Saturday)
The whole fam can enjoy a day of French-themed activities, such as a Ciné-concert about George Mélies and arts & crafts, during the French Institute Alliance's Française Family Day. (Saturday)
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of author Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth as he reads from his classic at the 92nd Street Y. (Saturday)
Get ready for a family sing-a-long with teachers from Music Together to benefit ArtStrides which implements creative educational programs in the community. (Saturday)
Inspired by author Chris Van Allsburg's beloved picture book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, storytellers like Stephen King and Kate DiCamillo have written short stories to accompany the original illustrations. Join the Thalia Kids Book Club: The Chronicles of Harris Burdick at Symphony Space to hear Van Allsburg speak about the collection. (Sunday)
The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform at 92Y Tribeca, and the concert will feature original music reminiscent of their treehouse adventure days. (Sunday)
Talk about a sweet deal: For only $6, attend a screening of Willy Wonka at The Film Society of Lincoln Center. (Sunday)
Travel back in time to the days of Dickens at The Morgan's Winter Family Day Celebration, which will feature interactive characters from A Christmas Carol, a costume photo shoot and excerpts from The Nutcracker. (Sunday)
Fantasia the Python gets loose at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Kids can pet the 20-foot-long albino Burmese python and pose for a photo with the slithery snake. (Sunday)
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Colin Quinn will perform to celebrate 10 years of giving with a night of comedy at Baby Buggy's 10th Anniversary Gala--held at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. (Monday)
For even more events and activities this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar. 
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