Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: Lunar New Year Parade, Black History, and More

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [Family Event Calendar]( See incredible new art and hands-on exhibits with the kids! Find it all in our [Museum Guide](. [Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: Lunar New Year Parade, Black History, and More]( It's a busy weekend in New York City, as we wrap up the Chinese Lunar New Year festivities with the massive [Lunar New Year Parade](. If you're in Brooklyn, honor the Year of the Rat with a stop at the Prospect Park Zoo to [meet one of the world's tiniest rodents](. Valentine's Day paints the town red next weekend, so it's the perfect time to [make a city-themed Valentine]( [create huggable heating pads]( to give as gifts, or [give your card the old "collage" try](. Mark Black History Month with an [On the Journey to Freedom]( living-history program at DiMenna, a special tour of [Fraunces Tavern]( the New York Botanical Garden's [Black History: Rooted in Plants]( event, and [the Paley Center's month-long celebration]( which includes a salute to black comedians. On Saturday, watch the dog fur fly at the [Westminster Agility Championship and AKC Meet the Breeds](. On Sunday, kids might [learn a thing or two about obedience]( (at least as it applies to canines). Also on Sunday: Don't miss the Children's Museum of the Arts' [Indonesian Culture Fest]( or [City of Science]( in the Bronx. Rock Center also hosts a day of [family art-making](. Plus, there is a ton of exceptional [family theater to see this weekend](. Film fest season is starting up, and we highly recommend seeing [FIAF's Animation First Film Fest](. Still rarin' to go? Options abound in our [February Go-List]( our dazzling list of [40 FREE things to do with kids in February]( and our always stocked [Event Calendar](. [Read more.]( [Budget-Friendly Midwinter Break Camps for NYC Kids]( Midwinter recess always seems to be the black-sheep break: It sneaks up on you, and you have no idea how to handle it once it arrives. Here are our top budget-friendly Midwinter Break camps, and good news for procrastinators: They still have openings. If you need more options, check with local museums, play spaces, and after-school centers as many offer coverage. If you're able to take a few days off and spend quality time with the kids, be sure to check out our list of [35 Fun Things To Do Over Midwinter Break](. [Read more.]( Sponsored: [Deerkill Day Camp]( is a 3rd generation family-run day camp celebrating its 63rd season. Swimming & specialty programs taught by professionals in a beautiful setting. Door-to-door transportation is available. Ask about the weekend swim club. [Films, festivals, Presidents week, & more – our top picks for February!]( [Snow sports, indoor play spaces, and more winter fun!]( [35 February Break Ideas for Kids]( [Free Activities for Kids This Month]( [I]( Swimming Pools in NYC]( [Free and Cheap Summer Camps]( Copyright © 2020 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](