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“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
$1 Salt & Straw Scoops Salt & Straw 540 Hudson St,
A West Coast favorite ice cream brand is coming to NYC. Get $1 scoops of classics plus a preview of the New York menu outside their soon-to-be West Village shop. First come first served and all proceeds go to Hot Bread Kitchen.
🎟 $1
Glossier x Magnolia Bakery Glossier 72 Spring St at Crosby St,
Glossier will be serving complimentary Magnolia Bakery Strawberry Banana pudding cups in all retail stores to celebrate the launch of their new Strawberry Balm Dotcom. Available to all guests, no purchase required, while supplies last. In SoHo (72 Spring St) and Brooklyn (77 N 6th St).
Hopalong Andrew at PAC NYC Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,
Hopalong Andrew’s high-spirited concert incorporates cowboy songs celebrating city life, spinning lassos, and humorous hijinx. Learn about the incredible-but-true multicultural heritage of the cowpoke and the inspirational “can-do” spirit manifested by so many New Yorkers.
Taste of the Oculus Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street,
Save with over a dozen deals and discounts at cafes and restaurants across the Shops at the Oculus, and World Trade Center campus. Perks range from 10% off to 25% off to fixed price menus and gift-with-purchase promotions, with something for every taste throughout the day from breakfast through dinner, sweet and savory, and everything…
Aloha Market Shopify NYC 131 Greene Street,
The spirit of the Hawaiian Islands arrives in NYC in celebration of “Lei Day” at a Mana Up pop-up. Browse Hawai’i’s unique, island-made products, meet the talented creators, taste some artisanal specialties in an immersive shopping experience Entrepreneurs from Maui Crisps, Nāpili FLO Farm, HI Spice and Maui Chili Chili Oil will be available for…
Playscape Performs: Paper Heart Puppets Battery Park & Playscape State Street & Battery Place,
Enjoy outdoor music, dance, puppetry and more at a destination playground. Performers change weekly. Join performances at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm.
FILM FORUM Jr.: Tootsie Film Forum 209 West Houston Street,
Film Forum screens classic family films on Sundays, introducing young cinephiles to Buster Keaton, Abott and Costello, and other beloved family-friendly films on a big screen. This multilayered 1982vcomedy from Sydney Pollack follows the elaborate deception of a down-on-his-luck New York actor who poses as a woman to get a soap opera gig; while “Dorothy…
🎟 $13
WestFest: All Over Westbeth Westbeth Artists Housing 55 Bethune Street,
Experience original site-specific dance works during guided tours of Westbeth's landmarked campus. Tours run every 30 minutes starting at 1 pm. Final tour leaves at 3 pm. No reservation required. Come back in the evening for WestFest: Top Floor; two programs of visionary artists in a traditional theater setting at the Martha Graham Studio Theater…
Knicks Fan Plaza Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza,
Before every Playoff home game, meet up with fellow Knicks fans on 31st Street between 7th and 8th Avenue to get into the Playoff spirit. Fun activities for fans of all ages include face paint, photo ops, giveaways and more.
Music in the Playground Washington Market Park Chambers Street between Greenwich & West Street,
Designed especially for Washington Market Park’s youngest playground crew, the musical movers and shakers from Creative Play for Kids lead a weekly interactive music series for children 4-years-old and younger. Stop by and join these fun, free parties in the park. Children must be accompanied by their adult; not a drop-off class.
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.
Center for Architecture Family Program: Brooklyn Bridge Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place,
Celebrate the 141st birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge. Learn how this iconic suspension bridge transformed New York City. Families will then create their own suspension bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets. Choose from two sessions: 11 am–1 pm and 2 pm–4 pm. If sessions are sold out; join the waitlist…
🎟 $15
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…
Galli Theater: Beauty & The Beast Galli Theater 72 Warren St,
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. Lost in the woods, a wealthy salesman stumbles upon an enchanted castle inhabited by a once handsome prince now cursed to take the form of a beast. The beast allows the man to enter his castle. Desiring to fulfill his youngest daughter’s…
🎟 $25/adults, $20/kids
MOCACREATE: Super Small Businesses Museum Of Chinese In America 215 Centre Street,
Celebrate favorite Chinatown small businesses and making our own. Design a storefront with Teaching Artist Yu Rong using cardboard, fabric, foam, and more. Got the juiciest mangos? The coolest clothes? The bounciest noodles? Tell your neighbors where to get them. Then add your shop to our collaborative Chinatown scene, and maybe learn about a new…
The Kingdom Dance Company Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,
Join The Kingdom Dance Company for an unforgettable interactive dance experience. In celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, a high-energy dance party embraces the culture, music, and moves that have shaped generations. All levels are welcome, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned dancer. The Steppin’ into HIP-HOP series honors the rich history and…
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W,
Sample the diversity of tasty cupcakes in NYC on a two-hour tour of trendy cupcake shops. All the sweets are included, plus build a custom cupcake.
🎟 $70, $40/ages 3-14, free/ages 2 & under
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,
Enjoy an exciting mix of free live performances on the PAC NYC lobby stage. Illustrious Annie Ohayon, music curator and publicist behind the careers of legends like Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, and Angelique Kidjo, among many others, curates an intimate concert series for true music lovers. First come, first served basis with limited…
Illumination NYC Belvedere Plaza North End Ave & BPC Esplanade,
Interact with 15+ light art installations, interactive pieces, projection mapping, light based performers, a giant stage, DJs and more at a free Festival of Light in lower Manhattan, presented by Illumination NYC in partnership with World Trade Center Oculus & Battery Park City Authority, feattures Closing night, Saturday, May 4, includes a Star Wars themed…