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National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkThe Westfield Good Festival: Sing for Hope Earth Performance
Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street, New YorkimagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkimagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkThe Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W, New YorkimagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkMOCAKIDS Five Senses of Chinatown Tour & MOCACREATE
Museum Of Chinese In America 215 Centre Street, New YorkThe Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W, New YorkimagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkThe Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W, New YorkimagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkThe Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W, New YorkimagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green, New York1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkOn the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New YorkPlayscape Performs: Paper Heart Puppets
Battery Park & Playscape State Street & Battery Place, New YorkThe Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W, New YorkWeek of Events
Art Walk at Brookfield Place
Art Walk at Brookfield Place
Look for works ranging from oil on canvas to handmade ceramics throughout the 40-foot palms and glass atrium in this shopping and office complex. In addition to a permanent collection on view, new artists exhibit their work throughout the year: Impactful photographic series “Mineral Matter,” by artist Brooke Holm that explores the interplay between Iceland’s…
Seaglass Carousel
Seaglass Carousel
Spin under the sea in an aquatic carousel in historic Battery Park. Sit within iridescent fiberglass fish that glide through a (covered) spiraling nautilus of glass and steel. LED color-changing lighting combined with “water effect” light projectors and oceanic music create a magical underwater atmosphere for kids of all ages. Near new destination playground Battery…
imagiNATIONS Activity Center
imagiNATIONS Activity Center
Solve puzzles, perform experiments, play state-of-the-art computer simulations and find out how corn is like a dog in this interactive, family-friendly space. Explore scientific principles behind Native innovations and technologies that are so ingenious, many remain a part of our daily lives.
NYC Ferry
NYC Ferry
Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat and stroller parking available onboard. Travel time varies, from 20 to 60 minutes. Ferry frequency differs by stop; see the online schedules. Some family-friendly destinations include Domino…
1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose
Visit the 130-year-old tall ship Wavertree with self-guided tours along a set route include access to the main deck and quarter deck. Learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel, from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew. Then visit the cargo hold and stand atop the viewing…
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group
Experience a unique, imaginative, multi-sensory worldwide hit where it all began, in an intimate downtown theater. Three bizarre bald blue men make music with innovative instruments and interact with each other and the audience without words in a fusion of comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party. Hard to explain and thoroughly entertaining for all…
Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark
Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark
Learn about remarkable story of the rescue of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust. Together, Jewish and non-Jewish neighbors of all ages mobilized to create one of the most effective—and exceptional—examples of mass resistance and escape in modern history. Despite the enormous risk, ordinary citizens united against Nazism to save nearly 95% of Denmark’s Jewish…
On the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
On the Lower East Side: Twenty-Eight Remarkable Women…and One Scoundrel
Celebrate women who lived or worked in this vibrant immigrant neighborhood at the turn of the twentieth century. The figures depicted in the exhibit were responsible for groundbreaking developments in law, the arts, politics, social work, business, and education which we take for granted today, such as the eight-hour workday, child labor regulations, and women’s…
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island Ferry
Take a free ferry ride from Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and back for great views of The Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan & Brooklyn skylines. 25 minute trips (1 hour round trip) depart every half hour (every fifteen minutes during rush hour). For a quicker trip, take the $3 ferry…
Mercer Labs
Mercer Labs
Explore a 45,000 square ft realm where technology and art collide with fifteen experimental exhibition spaces, interactive experiences, unique listening encounters and immersive installations. Challenge your senses in immersive digital projection rooms, mirrored spaces, robot installations, ball pits, life-size game sets, and heavy fog. Led by artist and founder Roy Nachum.
ROAR: A collection of Mighty Women
ROAR: A collection of Mighty Women
Admire feminist pop-artist Ashley Longshore's dozens of giant portraits featuring legendary stateswomen, artists, athletes and notable women from all over the world. Be inspired by heroines from Taylor Swift to Sojourner Truth to Mother Teresa. Find more brightly colored irreverent art throughout the cheerful two-story space including little goodies for sale. Note there is some…
The Westfield Good Festival: Sing for Hope Earth Performance
The Westfield Good Festival: Sing for Hope Earth Performance
Sing for Hope celebrates Earth Day with a playlist inspired by the natural beauty and wonder of planet Earth. World Trade Center stores including Damselfy Flowers, Eataly, and Kiehl’s will be popping-up each day of the Earth Day Good Festival with sustainably themed product displays, information, and free samples to take home.
Skyscraper Monopoly
Skyscraper Monopoly
Play Skyscraper Monopoly and learn about the buildings in the Skyscraper Museum's exhibitions. Answer questions about some of NYC’s most famous skyscrapers to earn points towards building the tallest tower. RSVP online, walk-ins often allowed if sold out.
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
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.
Taste of the Oculus
Taste of the Oculus
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…
MOCAKIDS Five Senses of Chinatown Tour & MOCACREATE
MOCAKIDS Five Senses of Chinatown Tour & MOCACREATE
Exercise all your senses on a special family tour of new exhibit, Five Senses of Chinatown. Test your knowledge of sauces and spices, find places you recognize, and explore the neighborhood in a new way. Afterwards, join us for a fun MOCACREATE craft inspired by the exhibition.
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
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.
Knicks Crosstown Express
Knicks Crosstown Express
The Knicks' Hoopbus pops up with ticket giveaways, shooting contests, live music, unique photo opportunities, surprise appearances from Knicks legends and influencers and much more.
Park Avenue Artists’ Oscillate Series
Park Avenue Artists’ Oscillate Series
Enjoy an exciting mix of free live performances on the Vartan and Clare Gregorian Stage in the PAC NYC lobby. A free happy hour dance event xurated by Peter X of Siduri Records features diverse sounds and emerging talent from across the boroughs of NYC - musicians, DJs, hip-hop artists and more in a range…
Taste of the Oculus
Taste of the Oculus
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
Aloha Market
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…
National Pretzel Day
National Pretzel Day
Celebrate National Pretzel Day at these chains: 🥨 Wetzel’s Pretzels: Free original pretzel after 3pm. No purchase necessary + sweepstakes for pretzels for a year (Columbus Circle, Atlantic Terminal Mall, Staten Island) 🥨 Auntie Anne’s: Free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel for members (free to join, use code Ree1Tan5889 and join here) (15+ locations in…
Celebrate Arbor Day at Little Island
Celebrate Arbor Day at Little Island
Join a park-wide scavenger hunt. Meet members of the horticulture team, learn about Little Island’s diverse trees and become an official ‘Little Island Explorer.’ After the hunt, craft nature-inspired art using leaves and twigs to create bugs, butterflies or trees. Special Arbor Day TREEat Cookie available for purchase at food kiosks.
Smorgasburg WTC
Smorgasburg WTC
Sample creative global treats from 10 vendors at an open-air food market flanked by colorful murals.
“All-of-a-Kind Family” Walking Tour
“All-of-a-Kind Family” Walking Tour
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…
$1 Salt & Straw Scoops
$1 Salt & Straw Scoops
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.
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
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.
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight
Enjoy an exciting mix of free live performances on the PAC NYC lobby stage. The Spotlight concert series, curated by the incredible Park Avenue Artists, shifts the focus onto the often unsung heroes of the music world – the background singers, band members and producers who breathe life into live music. Witness the hidden gems…
Taste of the Oculus
Taste of the Oculus
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
Aloha Market
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…
Glossier x Magnolia Bakery
Glossier x Magnolia Bakery
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).
WestFest: All Over Westbeth
WestFest: All Over Westbeth
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…
Galli Theater: Puss in Boots
Galli Theater: Puss in Boots
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. A miller’s son inherits a cat and soon comes to find out he has a true friend by his side. The Puss in Boots has a plan to turn the ordinary miller’s son into an extraordinary prince!
Hopalong Andrew at PAC NYC
Hopalong Andrew at PAC NYC
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.
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
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.
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC
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…
Taste of the Oculus
Taste of the Oculus
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
Aloha Market
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
Playscape Performs: Paper Heart Puppets
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 Jr.: Tootsie
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…
WestFest: All Over Westbeth
WestFest: All Over Westbeth
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…
Galli Theater: Hansel & Gretel
Galli Theater: Hansel & Gretel
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater.
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
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.