Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with this much-loved Brooklyn tradition, this one-of-a-kind story time, or this art workshop honoring the women quilters of Gee’s Bend. Plus, it’s your last weekend to see NYBG Glow! Scroll down for details, and the rest of our top event picks!
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Sensational Soaring Kites
Celebrate Uttarayan, India’s International Kite Festival, as you design and decorate a kite to soar through the sky in this hands-on workshop. Event Details.
Vale Rink at the William Vale
With a breathtaking backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, the hotel has transformed the 23rd floor outdoor rooftop into a spectacular skating rink to enjoy with family! Event Details.
Passage Art Installation
This interactive art installation is comprised of 20 circles of light that will form a pedestrian tunnel on Broadway in the Garment District. As you walk through the exhibition, each circle will emit light and sounds, creating a transformative, playful experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Event Details.
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
This concert will feature traditional music, dances and stories of the Native Peoples of North America. Event Details.
NYBG Glow
With lots of room to spread out, explore a glowing world of color and light featuring the Haupt Conservatory as the centerpiece. Event Details.
Freedom Quilters of Gee’s Bend
Create your own brilliant compositions using bountiful squares of fabric scraps to honor Dr. King’s birthday and the inspiring women quilters of Gee’s Bend. Event Details.
Let It Snow
Get ready to plow through a mini-lesson all about snow from the unique shape of snowflakes to the “physics” behind skiing down mountain slopes! Shortly after, take things outdoors for a winter nature walk, snowball fight, and an animal track matching activity (so be sure to dress warmly!) Lastly, finish by making a truly unique winter craft that you can enjoy all year long! Event Details.
Black History Is Everyone’s History
Music Artist Fyütch performs empowering and engaging songs about Black history, culture, and accomplishments, and shares facts about some lesser known current and historical Black figures. You’re invited to dance, learn sign language, and hear a story about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Event Details.
36th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to MLK Jr.
This beloved Brooklyn tradition returns to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House to ring in a new year with music, dance, and an invigorating call to action. Event Details.
Winter Music Series With LoveBug & Me
LoveBug & Me Music’s new winter series “Around The World” introduces your family to melodies, rhythms and dances from cultures around the globe. Event Details.
There are tons more events on our calendar – be sure to check them out all week long!
– Jesseca Stenson
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