Today
PLAY DAY: Who knew? Today is Worldwide Day of Play, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by kicking off Symphony Space’s annual “Just Kidding” series with the Suzi Shelton Band. Get ready to sing along! 11 a.m., $20 for adults, $13 for kids. Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street; 212-864-5400, symphonyspace.org
SHINE A LIGHT: If you’ve never visited Manhattan’s last remaining lighthouse, now’s the time! At the 20th anniversary Little Red Lighthouse Festival, kids can tour the antique establishment, learn to fish and watch live, lighthouse-inspired performances. Noon to 4 p.m., free. Fort Washington Park, at West 179th Street and the Hudson River; 212-333-2552,
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TOMORROW
APPLES TO APPLES: Apple season is officially here, so get your fill at the Queens County Farm Museum’s Apple Festival, where kids can play apple-themed games, go on hayrides and watch as bakers prepare the “nation’s largest apple cobbler” (yum!). Cider and snacks are available, too. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, between 73rd Road and 74th Avenue; 718-347-3276; queensfarm.org
DOO WAH DIDDIE: Some babies just gotta sing the blues. Good thing award-winning kinder-blues man Randy Kaplan is around today! Don’t miss his “Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie” concert at 92Y Tribeca (part of the BYOK series). 11 a.m., $15. 200 Hudson St., at Canal Street; 212-415-5500, 92y.org
MONDAY
HOT STUFF: Kids don’t like cold peas. Hot Peas N’ Butter, on the other hand? They just can’t get enough! Spend the holiday at the Jewish Museum, where the band will play songs from new lullaby album “Catchin’ Some Peazz” and more. 11:30 a.m., $18 for adults, $13 for kids. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street; 212-423-3337, thejewishmuseum.org