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FEELING FROSTY: Make your own white Christmas at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, where the Winter Wonderland Snowmen Dioramas workshop for kids ages 5 and up should take everybody’s minds off the real weather forecast. Noon, 2 and 3 p.m., free with admission ($11 per person). 212 W. 83rd St., between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway; 212-721-1223, cmom.org

LIGHT BRITE: Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali or a combination of everything, light is a major holiday theme. Head to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s “Lights of Our Lives,” a storytelling/craft-making session exploring the use of light (candles, Christmas-tree lights and more) in a variety of traditions. Ages 6 and up. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free with admission ($8 per person). 145 Brooklyn Ave., at St. Mark’s Avenue; 718-735-4400, brooklynkids.org

TOMORROW

SMART COOKIES: Learn some new Hanukkah tunes, such as “Hurry Up and Light the Candle” and “Mezuzah,” at the Jewish Museum, where kiddie rock band the Macaroons will be performing their hip, funny originals for families. 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m., $20 for adults, $15 for kids. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street; 212-423-3200, thejewishmuseum.org

THE NON-NUTCRACKER: Looking to mix up your holiday dance tradition this year? Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Christmas-night performance promises to be festive and colorful without the dancing mice. 7:30 p.m, $25. New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.; 212-581-1212, alvinailey.org

LAST CHANCE

AIRBORNE: There’s no “cirque” quite like Cirque Shanghai (above). Don’t miss these amazing aerialists, contortionists and gymnasts while they’re at the New Victory Theater with the new show “Bai Xi.” Translated as “100 Amazing Acts,” this spectacle definitely lives up to its name. Performances through Jan. 1 (days and times vary), $17 to $55. 209 W. 42nd St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues; 646-223-3010, newvictory.org