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Forest Bathing Madison Square Park Madison Avenue & E 24th Street,
Take a second to reflect and practice mindfulness this Arbor Month. Join Nancy Kopans, certified forest therapy guide and founder of Urban Edge Forest Therapy, on a slow mindful walk throughout the park. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing focuses on the connection between oneself and nature. This practice is said to…
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…
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.
“All-of-a-Kind Family” Walking Tour Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street,
Classic kids novel All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a walking tour following the stories of five immigrant sisters growing up on the Lower East Side a century ago. Stroll through the story and into the streets to visit the spots where the children played, prayed and purchased penny candy. Learn about the real-life people…
🎟 $15/adults, $10/ages 5-17
Piano in Bryant Park Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around. Visit the park's Upper Terrace for a different musician each week.
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…
Spring Fling in the Park Madison Square Park Madison Avenue & E 24th Street,
Take in over 11,000 spring blooming bulbs and get a sneak peek of this year’s upcoming public programs with live music, lawn games, and other activities. While a book tricycle is still under construction, parkgoers can preview the books that will be available this summer. Children’s Storytime runs every half hour. Join the City Nature…
World Tai Chi Day Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
Clebrate World Tai Chi Day with free instruction and a continuous demonstration of Tai Chi. Held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T’ai chi ch’uan and Qigong, Bryant Park celebrates with the instructors and students of the Tai Chi Chuan Center.
Indie Bookstore Day Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,
Party with New York Times-bestselling authors, Caldecott medal-winning illustrators, and favorite local children's books creators. Enjoy author and artist led story time, art demos, crafts, and more. Grab a free autograph card and capture autographs from all the authors and artists roaming the store.
Olly Olly Kids Day Olly Olly Market 601 W 26th St,
Join family-friendly fun at a food hall with a hip-hop class, dance obstacle course, face painting, balloon twisting and Victor the Mouse reading By Gillan Alex. Try specialty kid-friendly menus from vendors.
Community Art Project with Mansheng Wang Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Take part in a unique intergenerational workshop with artist Mansheng Wang, who lives in the Hudson River Valley and whose masterful ink paintings are on view in Rivers Flow / Artists Connect. Wang will demonstrate the art of Chinese calligraphy and empower visitors to take part in a community artwork linking the histories of the…
🎟 $10/adults, $6/ages 3-18
Latin Beats in Bloom Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond at a historic cemetery. From the infectious swing of Afro Latin jazz from Puerto Rico to the inspiring Mexican melodies of Son Jarocho, immerse yourself in a musical journey that traverses the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Move between multiple stages—featuring…
🎟 $40
City Nature Challenge Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Join Genspace (a community biology lab in Brooklyn) for an adventurous morning of activities and learning for kids of all ages. Expert naturalists lead walks to collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge every half hour between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Microscopy activity stations will offer an…
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
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.
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
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.