New York City is a tough town. This time of year, it’s dominated by a wintery mix of days old slush and bitter cold; certainly hard enough on yourself, let alone with a stroller-bound toddler. But one thing’s for certain – there’s no better place to be in Manhattan this weekend than the New York Comic Con, an annual event that’s getting bigger and better by the year, becoming the east coast’s premier geek event.

But the NYCC isn’t just for adults, as there are several kid-friendly events going on throughout the weekend. MDIAG! takes you through our top five:

1. Pixar’s UP – Where else can you watch the first 50 minutes of the new Pixar movie, months before its theatrical release? That’s right, the NYCC. An advisory from the website, though: “Please note seating is EXTREMELY limited and interested attendees are recommended to arrive at 5:30 PM for a security check-in”. Saturday, February 7 at 6:30 PM in the IGN Theater.

2. Star Wars: Clone Wars – Join Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet and other surprise special guests to reflect on the last 10 years of the Star Wars franchise. Sounds like all prequel talk to us, but it also sounds like they’ll be talking about the upcoming Star Wars live action series due next year. Also of note, “don’t miss an exclusive sneak peek of something very special from Star Wars: The Clone Wars”. We’re in. Saturday, February 7 from 1-2 PM in the IGN Theater.

3. TMNT Animation: 25 and Going Strong – Can you believe the Turtles have been on TV for over two decades? That also means your child has probably been enjoying your Heroes in a Halfshell hand-me-downs. So throw some in the backpack and listen to the creators of the animation series who are holding the torch for today’s audience. Sunday, February 8 from 12:15 – 1:15 PM outside of the IGN Theater.

4. D.C.: Comics for All Ages – Marvel’s been the most popular of the two comics powerhouses during the past few years, but thanks to The Dark Knight and the strength of its Cartoon Network animated shows, D.C. is having quite a resurgence as of late. See what’s going on with Tiny Titans, Batman: Brave and the Bold and the rest of their pre-teen comics. Sunday, February 8 from 3-4 PM outside of the IGN Theater.

5. Kids Day – We first posted about NYCC’s Kids Day last week, but honestly we had no idea just how jam packed the day was going to be with events and special guests. It’s almost a convention of its own, with highlights including Youngling (read: Jedi) training, Kids Draw where a panel of artists whip up kids’ creations, and an interactive panel with author Mo Willems. Sunday, February 8 starting at 11 AM in the Galleria.

Honestly, MDIAG! had a tough time limiting the list to just five events, which shows just how awesome this year’s NYCC is going to be. Our recommendation is to head to the official NYCC website and peruse the huge list of events. Also be sure to check out the handy online show planner beforehand to schedule when and where to be during the weekend. You’ll be glad you did.

Have fun and be safe!