Midtown
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…
NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Demonstration American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street,
Find out how police K-9s protect New York City and wha itt takes to be a K-9 handler during a presentation and scentwork demonstration from the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 unit. Meet and greet with Officer Jaime and K-9 Brophy to learn more about the training required to become an effective detection dog team. Also, check…
🎟 $15, $10/ages 10-24, $5/ages 3-12
Midtown Concerts St. Malachy's – The Actors' Chapel 239 W 49th Street,
Enjoy free weekly performances by over 40 different professional ensembles & artists. Performers of music of the 18th century and earlier are chosen by a panel of early music specialists from the metropolitan area.
National Pretzel Day Atlantic Terminal Mall 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
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…
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.
Family Art Making: Design a Chair Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Take inspiration from chairs featured in Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940–1980 to see how designers try out new ways to make familiar objects. Then make a model of your own design in this drop-in art-making session. Explore what makes a chair…a chair. Find more creative opportunities in the Art Lab: Line, Shape, Color daily 11…
🎟 $25/adults, $18/seniors, $14/students, free/ages 16 & under
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…
Intrepid Museum Astronomy Night Intrepid Museum Pier 86, W 46th Street & Twelfth Ave,
Enjoy free admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum plus fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family. Join talks from leading scientists and activities from the Museum’s education department. Explore exhibit Apollo: When We Went to the Moon, Create astronaut self-portraits, build a lunar ladder and more. Local astronomers will be on…
Crisis Response Canines Meet and Great American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street,
Meet FBI's Crisis Response Canines, Wally and Gio. Learn how the dogs support survivors and their work, life, and purpose breeding. Also, check out our special exhibition, The Dogs That Serve, which showcases the K-9 and handler bond through photography by Margaret Foxmoore of the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 unit.
Family Art Workshop: Artful Storytelling Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Create visual stories inspired by the multimedia work and artmaking process of Joan Jonas. Work with objects, photography, and other mixed media techniques to tell tales, then share the stories with the group. Kids and adults participate. Only kids of ages seven to 10 and registered adult companions will be permitted to attend. This program…
Vital’s The Wizard of Oz Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,
Enjoy a new take on a classic tale adapated by acclaimed Vital Theatre Company. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz.
🎟 $59.50-$69.50
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.
International Sculpture Day Seagram Plaza 375 Park Avenue between 52nd & 53rd Streets,
View Jorge Otero-Pailos' Analogue Sites, join family-friendly art activities, and enjoy music by Bobby Harden and his Soul Purpose Band. Presented by the Fund for Park Avenue.
Barbie at the Paley Museum The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street,
Barbie fans of all ages can celebrate her whimsical world with special screenings of Barbie: A Touch of Magic, Barbie “Brooklyn” and Barbie “Malibu” giveaways (one per child under 12, while supplies last), fun Instagram Barbie moments, plus the opportunities to play the latest Barbie video game Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures and win a Barbie dreamhouse,…
🎟 $21.50/ages 12+, $17.50/students & seniors, free/ages 11 & under
Fancy Nancy The Musical Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,
Elegant, energetic book character Fancy Nancy comes to life in an hour-long musical from Vital Theatre Company. Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive, that's fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be…
🎟 $49.50
En Familia Matinee New York City Center 131 W 55th Street,
Dive into the rich tapestry of Latin American culture with Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico’s Artistic Director & CEO, as he leads an interactive and dynamic exploration of contemporary dance. Experience the essence of classic pieces from the Company’s repertoire in an afternoon of interactive fun and engagement. ⏱️ 75 minutes, no intermission.
🎟 $20
Pinkalicious The Musical Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,
Vital Theatre Company's cheery musical based on popular children's book Pinkalicious features a spunky pink-lover who eats so many pink cupcakes she changes colors. 🎟 Save 30-40% through Groupon.
🎟 $49.50-$59.40
Family Art Class: Dog Mosaics American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street,
Create a dog themed mosaic using natural materials such a air dry clay and dried beans, led by art educator Jessica Ressler. Take inspiration from the famous dog mosaics from Pompeii. This class is designed for adults working with kids ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.…
🎟 $55/adult-child pair
Broadway Sings Taylor Swift The Cutting Room 44 E 32nd Street,
Broadway singers and a full, 14-piece orchestra perform the hits of Taylor Swift in an intimate venue. A high-energy musical experience featuring incredible vocalists. Stars from Broadway shows, share new, refreshing interpretations of favorite songs in a variety of genres–maybe a hip-hop 'Me!' and jazz swing 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' Performers and…
🎟 $35-$65