Today
SANTA PAWS: Get festive with your furry friends at “Bark! The Herald Angels Sing” in Prospect Park, where puppy play time will include singalongs, pictures with Santa, and treats for dogs and people. 8 a.m., free. Prospect Park Long Meadow, Ninth Street at Prospect Park West; prospectpark.org
CHRISTMAS STORY: Tired of the same old holiday tales? Have a seat at Books of Wonder for a seasonal story time featuring newer classics such as Bob Shea’s “Dinosaur vs. Santa,” Adele Ursone’s “Christmas Tugboat,” and Lee Harper’s “Turkey Claus.” Authors will sign copies, too! Noon, free. 18 W. 18th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues; 212-989-3270, booksofwonder.com
TOMORROW
TAKE A SPIN: Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel . . . hey, where’s the dreidel? Head to “The Great Dreidel Scavenger Hunt” at the Museum at Eldridge Street, where hidden dreidels reveal big surprises about Hanukkah. Stick around after the hunt for a menorah lighting and art project. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $15 per family. 12 Eldridge St., between Canal and Division streets; 212-219-0888, eldridgestreet.org
HOT CHOCOLATE: If you like your cocoa with a kick, you’ll love the bilingual beats on Mister G’s “Chocolala.” Just back from a Mexican tour, you can catch him at 92Y Tribeca in a Latin-flavored holiday concert especially for families. 11 a.m., $15 per person (kids under 2, free). 200 Hudson St., at Canal Street; 212-415-5500, 92y.org
GOOD EGG: Need a warm place to play this winter? Check out the brand-new Playroom at Egg Baby in DUMBO, where kids can try out free classes in everything from story telling and song to percussion and Pilates. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. 72 Jay St., between Water and Front streets, Brooklyn; 917-658-4939, egg-baby.com