Stravinsky's Firebird performed as part of the Young People's Concerts series; one-hour relaxed performance. $10 per student (1 free chaperone per 10 students).
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 6+ Meet the colorful characters and the instruments of the orchestra that bring them to life in an adaptation of Prokofiev’s musical adventure. After the wolf is captured, we’ll bravely explore beyond the woodland and into the orchestra for exciting new sounds. YPC Overtures begin at 1:00 PM
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center · Upper West Side
FOR AGES 3–6 Music inspires our imaginations! Come and explore how music helps us to pretend and takes us to far-away places. Plus, families are encouraged to participate in interactive activities with New York Philharmonic musicians and teaching artists before and following the concert.
NY Philharmonic · Upper West Side
Festive family-friendly holiday concerts. December 11–12. Performances take place at the NY Philharmonic.
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall · Upper West Side
Our festive family-friendly concerts return to brighten your holiday. Take a break from the December bustle to relax with musical confections and let the Orchestra make your holidays merry and bright. Artists and repertoire to be announced.
artFREENYPL St. Agnes Library · Upper West Side
This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Create any shape or design you can imagine by using and fusing multicolored Perler beads! Open to children ages 6-12. Space is limited to the first 8 children.
artFrom $800Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays (except Dec 22 + Dec 29) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
From $800Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays (except Dec 22 + Dec 29) Our first drop-off class for beginner swimmers takes place in the training pool without a parent/caregiver in the water. This class will introduce your child to water safety, breath control, back floating, independent water entry and exit, as well as following directions in a group setting among peers. Your little dolphin will learn to feel safe and confident in the water on their own.
From $800Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays (except Dec 22 + Dec 29) Our Beginner 2 class is for children who are able to swim short distances on their own. In this class there is a continued focus on water safety with the addition of treading and sequenced breathing to achieve longer distances of independent swimming.