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14 Kids' Musicians play for a good cause on Sunday, December 6th

Get your tix to the 3rd Annual FUNraising Concert for a morning of music to help feed NYC families

By Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW October 22, 2026

The season of giving will be here before we know it and we have the perfect opportunity for parents to give back while enjoying a weekend with the kids! Suzi Shelton and Esther Crow's epic FUNraising Concert returns for it's 3rd year on Sunday, December 6th!


Family Music FUNraiser for Food Bank for NYC

Join fourteen of NYC’s favorite kids’ musicians for a magical morning of music to help feed families across all five boroughs on Sunday, December 6th! The show will feature so many favorite kids' musicians from NYC and beyond: Princess Backpack & Benjamin, Lavender Blues, Erin Lee, Vered, Lachi, Jason Rabinowitz, Jon Samson, Greg Lato, Mr. Evan V, Jesse Goldman, Hopalong Andrew, Suzi Shelton, Esther Crow, and Michael & The Rockness Monsters! 

“I’m thrilled that so many incredible family performers are joining forces again to support NYC families in need through Food Bank For NYC. Music bringing neighbors together to help neighbors – that makes my heart happy!” –Suzi Shelton

Come see your favorite while discovering new music for a good cause! Now located in a bigger space at ShapeShifter Lab in Park Slope, families will have more space to boogie with their friends.

Details:

📅 Sunday, December 6th
⏰ Doors 10 AM | Music 10:15-11:30 AM
📍 ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union St, Park Slope, Brooklyn
👶 Ages 0-8 welcome (babies under 12 months are free!)
🎟️ $15 per person or $45 Family Four-Pack
☕ Grab a drink or snack from the café and settle in!

Get your tickets before the show sells out!


Annual FUNraising Concert with Esther Crow

Macaroni KID Brooklyn is a proud media sponsor for this event. Thank you to event partners ShapeShifter Lab and Shibley Day Camp.

More About Food Bank for NYC:
Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with 800+ soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all. 
With your support, you are helping to nourish the 1.2 million New Yorkers experiencing hunger across the five boroughs. $1 = 5 meals! Visit www.foodbanknyc.org for more ways to help.