Looking for something fun to do with the kids in NYC this weekend, Nov. 7-8?

Check out these fun events, including holiday festivities, cultural celebrations, live performances, and hands-on activities for kids.

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Welcome the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to New York City at the second annual Meet the Tree Day! Families can enjoy a festive workshop with Care Bears and FAO Schwarz, meet beloved Care Bears characters, write holiday letters, add wishes to The Caring Tree, take photos, and make keepsakes. The free event is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, with expedited entry available with a Meet the Tree + Top of the Rock ticket. November 7, 10 am – 1 pm Rockefeller Center , 30 Rockefeller Plaza

Explore the New York Historical’s sculpture collection on a creative tour highlighting how artists use materials to express their cultures and communities. Then, make your own portrait using air-dried clay on cardboard and add a favorite quote. November 7, 1 pm – 2:30 pm The New York Historical , 170 Central Park West

The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and more come to life in this fantastical musical extravaganza – a shortened version of the beloved Broadway show created especially for young audiences, with takeaways about the power of friendship, loyalty, family, and community. Recommended for ages 6+ Through Nov. 14 except Nov. 7; Saturdays and Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm 92NY , 1395 Lexington Ave.

Adventures takes kids on a playful journey filled with puppets, live music, movement, storytelling, and plenty of surprises. Each child gets a prop backpack filled with themed items so they can join the action, play along, and become part of the story. Through Nov. 14; Saturdays 4 – 4:45 pm The 14th Street Y , 344 East 14th St.

Mindful Matter Market returns to New York for its fifth edition, bringing together more than 25 plant-based and natural brands in food, wellness, beauty, and home goods. Visitors can browse and shop, enjoy tastings and gifts from event partners, and listen to live music throughout the afternoon. Nov. 7 & 8, 1 – 7 pm 327 W 36th St.

Diwali returns to Asia Society with a colorful, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon, presented in collaboration with The Culture Tree. Celebrate good fortune, family, and friendships. Enjoy music and dance performances, storytelling, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday. November 7, 1 pm – 4 pm Asia Society , 725 Park Ave.

This bilingual performance (Español and English) tells the story of a young child who escapes her noisy life and takes the audience on an immersive exploration of a magical world in her own backyard. Told through puppetry, projected animations, and interactive storytelling, this unique performance brings the outdoor world to life inside an intimate performance space. Nov. 7, 1:30 – 2:15 pm & 3 – 3:45 pm The People’s Theatre , 419 W 206th St.

Tumble down the rabbit hole with the wonderfully wild, wacky and whimsical cast of characters in the musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell. Frolic with Alice as she dances her way through Lewis Carroll’s legendary tale. In addition, meet the White Rabbit – if you can catch him! Don’t forget to bow to the Queen of Hearts or it’s off your head – oh my! Sixty minutes of marvelous mayhem. Through Nov. 8, Saturdays 3 – 4 pm & 7 – 8 pm; Sundays, 11 am – noon & 2 – 3 pm The Players Theatre , 115 MacDougal St.

This bilingual (Spanish and English) musical puts a Mexican-American spin on the classic Pinocchio story. Written by Manuel Antonio Morán, it follows Pino Nacho, a wooden puppet brought to life by the Virgin of Guadalupe, on an adventure filled with music, mischief, and lessons about honesty, family, and finding your way home. Nov. 7, 3 – 4 pm Teatro SEA , 107 Suffolk St.

Families can explore medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music at this free concert at Instituto Cervantes New York, featuring Jon Wasserman on vihuela and Víctor Gallego on percussion. The program includes music from Spain, Latin America, Sephardic communities, and the Middle East, followed by a chance for children to see the instruments up close and learn about them from the musicians. November 7, 2 pm – 3:30 pm Instituto Cervantes New York , 211-215 E 49th St.

Explore Indigenous history through a selection of picture books and chapter books by Indigenous authors, along with hands-on historical activities and snacks. Families can browse books, try historical skills, and learn about the origins of Indigenous heritage celebrations in New York State. November 8, noon – 2 pm The New York Historical , 170 Central Park West

Families with young kids are invited to explore an engaging pop-up play lounge, created and led by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), as part of Free Second Sundays. Dive into playtime with CMOM’s expert early childhood education team! Play in the sand, explore colors and shadows with lightboards, build collaborative structures, dance your way through a bubble party, and let children take the lead during music and movement circle times. November 8, 11 am – 3 pm The Whitney Museum of American Art , 99 Gansevoort St.