New York Family Weekend Planner: February 24-26

While it seems that the city decided to usher in spring a little early this week, we're not entirely sold just yet. So here's a list of fun indoor activities to whip your weekend into shape, from a really cool family day at the Rubin Museum to an Oscar kick-off (with the Muppets, of course) in Queens. FRIDAY-SUNDAY The recipe for a great weekend: birthday bashes and safari animals. Head to the [final days of The Intrepid's Kids Week](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/blog-2653-kids-week-2012-at-the-intrepid.html). Catch [Cirque Le Jazz](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50976-theater-for-the-new-city-presents-cirque-le-jazz.html) at the Theater for the New City for some Big Band anthems, Broadway-style dancing and aerial acrobatics. FRIDAY-SATURDAY Classic scenes from The Nutcracker plus brand new ballets will be shown at [Ballet Academy East's Studio Showing](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-51015-ballet-academy-east-studio-showing.html). FRIDAY Girls ages 8 and up can [meet award-winning author Mary Casanova](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50958-meet-the-author-mary-casanova-at-the-american-girl-place.html) at The American Girl Place. Bring a book to have signed! Screen a few unique family films at the Film Society of Lincoln Center this weekend. Those with imaginary friends of their own will love the tale of [Twigson](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50984-screening-of-ttwigsont-at-film-society-of-lincoln-center.html) and also find out what happens when [The Great Bear](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50972-screening-of-tthe-great-beart-at-film-society-of-lincoln-center.html) kidnaps Jonathan's little sister. SATURDAY It's the New Year all over again at the Rubin Museum's [Himalayan New Year celebration for families](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50386-celebrate-the-himalayan-new-year-at-the-rubin-museum-of-art.html). Get ready for butter sculptures and tea, plus a collaborative mandala project. Bring your royal wee ones to the [Medieval Arts Children's Workshop](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-51008-medieval-arts-childrens-workshop-at-the-cathedral-church-of-st-john-the-divine.html) at St. John The Divine. 4's and up will learn how to carve a block of limestone or master the art of weaving. Recess always reigns, even on weekends. Check out [Recess Monkey](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50559-recess-monkey-at-symphony-space.html), a quirky pop rock trio, at Symphony Space. Join the JCC for their [Special Free Saturday spotlighting Street Arts](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50973-special-free-saturday-at-the-jcc-mdash-street-arts.html). Events include a graffiti workshop, art from Keith Haring and a panel discussion. No [MoonSoup party](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-51012-story-time-and-music-party-at-moonsoup.html) is complete without music, dancing, instruments and stories. For the full list of weekend activities for you and your family, head to [NewYorkFamily.com](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/blog-2669-weekend-planner-february-24-26.html)