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The Best Spot to Pee in NYC Author Storytime Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,
Author/artist Hyesu Lee shares The Best Spot to Pee in NYC, a colorful romp through the Big Apple with Sue and her dog, Dutch, as the two of them search for the perfect spot to pee in NYC.
Ekphrastic Poetry and Music: Connecting to Rivers Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Join us a special performance featuring flutist Adam Ray and word artists Marcus John and Ann van Buren, who will explore the themes in Rivers Flow / Artists Connect and map their response to the art with original music and words. Coming from diverse backgrounds and life experiences but with roots in the Hudson Valley, they…
🎟 $10/adults, $6/ages 3-18
Remembering the 1964 New York World’s Fair Queens Theatre 14 United Nations Avenue, Queens
April 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the 1964 New York World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows. To celebrate, author/presenter Trav S.D. (Travis Stewart) will follow up his successful 2019 program on the 1939 World’s Fair with a three-part exploration of 1964. The event will feature a colorful visual history of the futuristic…
🎟 $17
Brooklyn Night Market Industry City 220 36th Street, Brooklyn
Nestled within the vibrant atmosphere of Industry City, this monthly food festival, hosted against the backdrop of a stunning sunset and between two iconic city blocks, has become a foodie mecca, drawing in over 6,000 guests per event with an impressive lineup of 65 vendors. A rotating line-up of performers provide music and entertainment.
Storytime at The Met Cloisters The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive,
Look, listen, sing, and have fun in a castle like setting. Join Met educators and partners from Literacy INC every Tuesday for picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects in the The Met Cloisters collection and to the uptown community. Participants will receive a free book with onsite registration, provided by Literacy INC.…
🎟 $30/adults (suggested), $17/students, free/ages 11 & under
Hopalong Andrew Sing-a-longs City Point BKLYN 445 Albee Square, Brooklyn
Singalong with the hardest-working cowboy musician in Brooklyn. Across from McNally Jackson Bookstore.)
🎟 $20
Park & Read at Lasdon Park Lasdon Park Arboretum & Memorial 2610 NY-35, Katonah
Join a summer read-aloud program aimed at fostering a love for reading in young children in picturesque Lasdon Park. This engaging initiative, organized by Westchester County Director of Programs and Policies, Childcare & Education Roseanne Finizio, offers an enriching experience for children aged 3 to 6. Lots to explore in this 234-acre public park including…
Bryant Park Dance Party Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
Learn dances in a variety of styles with free dance instruction, live music, and social dance. Open to all with no reservations or waiting list; just walk up and join the party. This year's series showcases New York City's signature brand of Salsa and R&B with Uptown Royalty (5/1); hits from Disco’s golden era from…
Smorgasburg WTC Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street,
Sample creative global treats from 10 vendors at an open-air food market flanked by colorful murals.
Ribbon Dancing Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
Wave long ribbons in the air to create rainbows, waterfalls, dragons and ocean waves. Ribbon Dancing is as visually stunning as it is fun and easy to learn. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Ribbons will be available to borrow, but participants may also bring their own. Classes meet on the Upper Terrace of…
Free First Fridays: Mariachi for May Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Celebrate the beautiful month of May—and upcoming Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day—with live mariachi music!=, Mariachi Citlalli, one of the most successful mariachi bands in New York, are third-generation performers that have been celebrating Mexican culture through their music throughout the metropolitan area since 2000. Experience traditional and contemporary sounds and rhythms of this…
Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street,
Join the talented designers at Bowne & Co.in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. See the Seaport Museum’s working collection in action and to try printing your card. Check out the wide array of unique products available at the Bowne & Co. Gift Emporium to find something…
Wave Hill Family Art Project Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, Bronx
Enjoy nature-inspired art projects among gorgeous gardens and trees overlooking the Hudson River. Themes change weekly. At 11:30am families can enjoy an indoor storytime program, all ages welcome.
🎟 $10/adults, $6/students & seniors, $4/ages 6-18
Cinco de Mayo Celebration The Seaport Fulton & Front Street,
Celebrate of Mexican culture and heritage and enjoy a spring day of al fresco drinks, dining, and revelry. Enjoy tacos and tequila-based drinks at Malibu Farm’s Cinco de Mayo brunch—complete with a live Mariachi band. From 12-4 pm, Swing by the Outdoor Bar at Tin Building to join Cinco De Mayo celebration with a special…
Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walks for Kids Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Look for radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees in a lovely historic cemetery. Embark on an engaging and family-friendly exploration of Green-Wood’s natural wonders. Learn to make observations and identify the characteristics of “green neighbors,” fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and inspiring the next generation of environmental advocates.
🎟 $25, $5/ages 4-12
Live Music at Chelsea Market Chelsea Market 75 Nineth Avenue at W 15th Street,
Victoria Paterson leads the hugely popular FAB5 with Sing for Hope's Sunday Brunch Concert Series. Enjoy a rich diversity of musicians & styles with popular music on classical instruments, featuring the string quartet & cajon. Hear top songs and themes from BBC Planet Earth, The Crown, The Godfather, James Bond, Game of Thrones, Rocky and…
Children’s Day at Japan Village Japan Village 934 Third Avenue, Brooklyn
Celebrate Japanese holiday Children’s Day with Japanese sword performances by Zentokan Dojo (1 pm & 3 pm), mochi pounding, colorings, koinobori (carp streamers) in the Courtyard and lots of delicious Japanese food.
Hudson River Museum Family Art & Science Workshops Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Join Hudson River Museum educators for drop-in art-making in a variety of media. Projects change weekly and relate to a current exhibit or season.
🎟 $10/adults, $6/ages 3-18
Gifts for Mom Lasdon Park Arboretum & Memorial 2610 NY-35, Katonah
Decorate a flowerpot before planting in it and make a handmade card. Lots to explore in this 234-acre public park including 50 fairy homes on woodland path Fairy Hollow.
🎟 $20
And Then, Now Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation. An immersive performative walk explores the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our collective humanity. Choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with Glass Clouds Ensemble, Price: This interactive site-specific work is inspired by the Cemetery itself, a historic…
🎟 $30, $18/students & seniors