The best things to do in NYC this weekend

A new giant floral peacock installation just appeared at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and is sure to be pure Instagram bait for visitors passing through the iconic plaza. The flashy peacock stands about four stories tall and 46 feet wide and it’s colorful, sprawling feathers behind it are made up of 15,000 feet of garland. Planning to visit at night? The bird is also dressed in 11,055 multi-colored LED lights to illuminate it’s sweet looks in the dark. The new installation was put up right in front of NBC’s headquarters to promo their new streaming service named, you guessed it, “Peacock.”

Every winter, Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park throws down FrostFest, a 10-day stretch packed with winter activities. Last year, they added a new fun activity to the mix: ice bumper cars. Since then, it’s been a smash hit. Now, they are bringing it back for a second season this winter with extended hours—in case you missed out. Starting Friday January 17, the bumper cars will be available daily until February 28. Its hours are as follows: Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday from 11am to 4pm, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 2pm to 7pm. You can bet the spots will fill up faster than you can say, "ouch, my neck," so book your session sooner rather than later. For the uninitiated, the entrance to the rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is between 40th Street and 42nd Street on 6th Avenue. When you’re not busy on the ice you can hit up the rink-side bar or food hall, The Lodge by Urbanspace.

There’s a new skatepark in town, and it's open to the public. Vans just opened an indoor skatepark right off the L’s Jefferson stop in Bushwick. Instead of righteously bracing the New York cold to rip it around, skaters can now head to this new indoor space to stay warm during the winter and do their sport for free.  Inside the park, there is smooth concrete and rails for both intermediate and newbie levels and plenty of ledges, ramps, pipes and other features. To sign up for a time slot, skaters will just need to RSVP on their site. The days and sessions are currently as follows: Thursdays 2pm to 4pm, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, 7pm to 9pm; Fridays 2pm to 4pm, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and 7pm to 9pm; Saturdays and Sundays 12pm to 2pm (Kids session ages 6 to 12), 2:30pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 7pm, 7:30pm to 9:30pm. During the designated kids session, be sure they have a legal guardian present for their time in order to get skating.

Broadway has morphed into a giant playground with 12 illuminated seesaws that passersby can hop on and interact with through the end of the month. The Garment District Alliance unveiled the seesaw installation, dubbed "Impulse," on Monday, Jan 6, on Broadway between 37th and 38th streets. The seesaws, which range in length from 16 to 24 feet, radiate light and make music, transforming visitors into musicians and artists, according to the organization. Created by Lateral Office, CS Design Inc., "Impulse" is meant to embody the idea of serialism, repetition and variation to produce zones of intensity and calm, its producer, Creos says. It's been shown around North America, including in Niagara Falls, Boston, Montreal and in other cities. Your inner child will be able to give its own Broadway performance through Jan 31, during which the block will be completely closed to vehicular traffic.