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Mad Libs Live
New World Stages
Four teenagers from Blankville High School form a singing group and try to win a televised music competition. They soon realize many of their songs are missing words!  Thank goodness they have the audience to help "fill in the blanks". It's Mad Libs LIVE! at New World Stages. Tickets are $49.50, but if you give the code MLNY1P15, tickets are $27.50.

Make your own Thanksgiving Day Parade float at CMOM
Children's Museum of Manhattan
They might not be 20 feet tall, but you can make your own Thanksgiving Day Parade float at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Using glitter, ribbons, sequins, construction paper and more, design a float inspired by the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade's popular characters or create one of your very own. At the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Nov 17-29. Admission is $12.

Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
Winter's Eve
The season starts to truly sparkle with the 16th annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square Celebration. There are free cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery, and tons of free musical performances. Ice-sculpting, face -painting, jugglers, stilt walkers, arts & crafts activities and more than 20 free musical and dance performances. It's Winter's Eve. Mark this on your calendars. Monday, November 30th 5:30 - 9 pm   Performances & crafts are free. Food tastings are $1-4.