Weekly Highlights in NYC #27: February 24-March 2
Kids' Night on Broadway, the Chinese New Year celebrations continue, and some other excellent activities for kids, plus, the top products (and my favorites) this year...
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Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival: Running through Saturday, March 21 at venues across the city (BAM, the Guggenheim, The Joyce Theater, Park Avenue Armory and more). This stunning contemporary dance festival features world-class choreographers. Free workshops are also open to all levels. A really special one for dance lovers!
First Fridays Are Back at The Frick: Plan ahead, Starting Friday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m., the Frick is opening its doors on Friday evenings for late-night gallery hours, live music, and cocktails. A beautiful, grown-up night out (reminder: no kids under 10!). While you're there, don't miss the new exhitbit Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture. It looks stunning. On view through Monday, May 25.
Set your alarm for 10:30am this morning. AMNH’s A Night at the Museum Sleepovers are back—and they’re a HUGE hit! The Overnight Experience lets kids (ages 6–12) and their caregivers explore the museum after hours and sleep among the exhibits. If you’re a member of AMNH, presale tickets are released at Tuesday, February 24 at 10:30 a.m. (today!) for sleepovers in April, May and June. They sell out in minutes! For non-members, general ticket sales are next Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Kids' Night on Broadway: Tonight is the night! Kids 18 and under can attend a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. With 18 shows to choose from, including Wicked, The Lion King, Aladdin, Hamilton, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, MJ, and more. Use code WNTRKIDS26 at checkout. For younger kids, The Lion King and Aladdin are great bets; tweens and teens tend to love Hamilton, SIX, MJ, and & Juliet.
28th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival: On Sunday, March 1, Chinatown comes alive for the big parade, kicking off at 1:00 p.m. Arrive early to catch the Festival & Booths on Bayard Street (between Mulberry and Mott St), running from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. A wonderful way to keep the Lunar New Year celebrations going!
Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market: On Sunday, March 1, from 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Pearl River Mart hosts its ninth annual Lunar New Year celebration. Kick things off with ribbon dancing and lion dancing performances on the main concourse, then head downstairs for food, mahjong lessons, Chinese calligraphy, red envelope activities, and more. Free to attend
UNIQLO Family Day at MoMA PS1: Saturday, February 28, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., MoMA PS1 in Queens hosts a free, museum-wide family celebration. Kids of all ages can drop in for hands-on artmaking workshops led by artists — including neighborhood mapping, communal braiding, shadow and light collages, clay sculpting, and building kinetic mobiles.
Little Women: The Musical at 92NY: Only a few days left to catch this charming musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. Runs through February 28 — best for ages 6 and up! (My kids love the performances at 92Y!)
New York International Children’s Film Festival: Running Saturday, February 28 through Sunday, March 15 at venues across the city. Showcasing about 100 international films for kids ages 3–18, with filmmaker Q&As and audience voting. This year’s opening night features a preview of the new Disney Pixar film Hoppers.
MoMath (National Museum of Mathematics): The much-anticipated new location at 635 Sixth Avenue in Chelsea is now open! Nearly double the size of the original, with dozens of new interactive exhibits that make math playful and exciting — plus a dedicated space for early learners. Open daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Arrive early on weekends to beat the crowds.
Reminder: The Davis Center is open through March 8— so there’s just a couple of weeks left to get your skates on! (we prefer skating here over Wollman)
Is winter over yet? I'm dreaming of spring (stay tuned for an upcoming Spring Break guide next week!). In the meantime, if you're still looking for ways to entertain the kids indoors, here's my indoor activity guide from a few weeks ago.
Here have been the most popular products from my newsletter so far this year:
The best stain remover I cannot rave enough about
My forever favorite lip gloss that works miracles in the winter
Tales conversation cards (I love these at dinner time)
A Kujten bandana scarf (chic and cozy, I could buy them all)
eeBo making change game (I love the eeBo brand and think they make such thoughtful products for kids)
…..and top books so far this year: The Hug, Don’t Trust Fish, The Way of the Warrior Kid, Earl and Worm (my 3 year old’s favorite) and The Most Magnificent Thing
My kids are obsessed with their Moonjars. It feels like the most natural, hands-on way to introduce kids to money management — each little tin is divided into Save, Spend, and Share, which makes the concept so tangible and easy for them to understand. Highly recommend!
This coconut chicken curry recipe has been my go-to all winter long and I simply can't get enough of it. It's incredibly easy to make, tastes like the best restaurant takeout, and the leftovers are just as good the next day!
I've been a longtime mahjong fan, and with the game more popular than ever, the merchandise has never been better. This is the set of tiles I have and absolutely love it. I have my eye on these gorgeous tortoise racks and love this pretty mat — and how perfect is this travel set for upcoming spring break trips? Also, don't forget to order your 2026 NMJL card, which should be shipping out next month! If you’ve never played before, I highly recommend learning, it’s always my favorite girls night. (You’ll need an instructor to learn, but love this online site for practice games!)