Midtown
PALEYGX Minecraft Build Challenge The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street,
Up to forty contestants will face off in timed Minecraft design challenges, using their favorite machine: Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Switch, or PC. Each round will be judged based on creativity, and only the most innovative builders will vie for the grand prize. Two groups of contestants will tackle two build challenges each, and…
🎟 $21.50/ages 12+, $17.50/students & seniors, free/ages 11 & under
New York International Auto Show Jacob Javits Center 655 W 34th Street,
Auto-lovers of all ages can check out nearly 1,000 cars and trucks at this annual event. More than four floors of displays from the world’s automakers feature the newest vehicles and latest futuristic concept cars. Ride exciting test tracks and try activities specifically for kids including simulators, video games, movie cars and more. See our…
🎟 $17/adults, $7/kids
Create Ability: Making Moves Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Join MoMA’s monthly program welcoming individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with their families and friends, to explore works on view and create artwork together. In each session, participants focus on a different theme during interactive activities in the Museum’s galleries and classrooms. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Registration opens one month before…
Tartan Week: Scotland on the Fountain Terrace Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
Celebrate Scotland on the Fountain Terrace with a variety of pipe bands, singers, and musicians. Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation. Part of Tartan Week.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
The Intrepid Museum will host a special celebration offering visitors the chance to Watch the solar eclipse from the dramatic setting of the flight deck of the legendary aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid. While onboard, learn more about this cosmic phenomenon from knowledgeable Museum educators and explore the science of eclipses against the stunning backdrop of…
🎟 $36, $26/ages 5-12, free/ages 4 & under
Solar Eclipse at Top of the Rock Top of the Rock 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
Watch the solar eclipse from above Rockefeller Center. Enjoy complimentary, ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses provided by Warby Parker, themed treats from The Weather Room, and eclipse-inspired music while taking in 360-degree views of New York City. Ticket price includes one complimentary pair of eclipse-viewing safe glasses provided by Warby Parker and a themed cookie from…
🎟 $55/ages 13+, $49/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 & under
GUTS World Tour Bus Broadway Boulevard at Herald Square Broadway & W 34th Street,
Celebrate Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour coming to NYC at a tour bus pop-up with fun activations. Shop tour merch, enter to win tickets, see Olivia's outfits from SOUR tour, take pics and more Arrive early for the chance to grab a limited-edition commemorative trading card only available at this stop of the GUTS world…
Bluey FAO Schwarz Pop-Up Shop Party Rockefeller Center 45 Rockefeller Plaza,
Celebrate the official arrival of the Bluey Pop-Up shop at FAO Schwarz. Take photos with the Bluey and Bingo costume characters and explore the collection of Bluey toys at New York City’s most iconic toy store. Receive a free pair of Bluey ears as a gift with purchase of $50 or more on Bluey items…
Your Community Day at New York City Center New York City Center 131 W 55th Street,
City Center presents a full slate of performances, workshops, and activities for all ages. Make beautiful music with Gaia Music Collective at the Community Sing-Along. Move to the beat with Ballet Hispánico and then Hit the Floor with Hurrikane. Create art projects and music with friends and family throughout the day. All events are free…
Breed Spotlight: Newfoundland American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street,
Meet a Newfoundland, a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. Learn the breed's history as well as key characteristics. Activities include art-making, stories and books, a collectable breed fact sheet, and an opportunity to meet a live dog.
🎟 $15/adults, $10/ages 13-24, $5/ages 12 & under
Pinocchio Theatre Row 410 W 42nd Street,
A dance theater piece puts a modern twist on Pinocchio, the timeless tale of growth, transformation, and the magic of believing in oneself. Carlo Collodi's classic tale comes to life with a fun and modern twist using dance, puppets, original music, and narration. Lady Blue narrates the story and interacts with the audience throughout the…
🎟 $17.50-$54.50
Shana Moulton’s Meta/Physical Therapy Live Activation Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
A series of performances created in collaboration with composer Nick Hallett, bring to life the inner world of artist Shana Moulton's performance persona Cynthia. Follow Cynthia's quest for wellness and knowledge as she navigates an ecstatic environment in which things are not what they seem. The performance will take the form of a medical ritual,…
🎟 $25/adults, $18/seniors, $14/students, free/ages 16 & under
Car-Free Earth Day NYC Various locations,
This annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT features a variety of programming at locations citywide to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics. Select streets transform into public plazas and car-free lanes for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters. Enjoy live music, dance performances, sports, art-making and more.
Broadway Celebrates Earth Day TSq Plaza 46-47 Broadway between W 46th & W 47th Streets,
The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance present the third annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert, landmark activation and celebrity showcase. The concert will be held on a pedestrian plaza in Times Square, kicking off the NYC Department of Transportation's “Car-Free Earth Day.”
Carnegie Hall Family Day: Spring Fest Carnegie Hall W 57th Street & Seventh Ave,
Enjoy free, interactive, and fun musical activities and performances in Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing. Join a celebration of all things spring. Stop by for a quick visit or stay for the whole afternoon; activities are ongoing. All are welcome; a Quiet Zone is designed for families seeking a quiet area, and a social story…
iNDIEPLAZA at Rockefeller Center Rockefeller Center 45 Rockefeller Plaza,
Join a celebration of independent music with a thoughtfully curated lineup of artists, a band merchandise market, hands-on workshops, food and beverage, and more. This year is headlined by Chicago trio Dehd in advance of their anticipated new album Poetry. Hear some of the buzziest, up and coming artists in music today including: Wishy, an…
MoMA Family Gallery Talks: Spaces and Places Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Discover art together through engaging discussions and activities with new themes monthly. Look closely at modern masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary art and make your own art. There are multiple groups each session roughly divided by age. Choose from 10 am for ages 4-10 and 11:45 am for ages 11-14. Sign up in advance online. Kids…
Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza,
See favorite characters on stage. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. It’s up to Chase, Marshall, Skye and all their heroic pirate pup friends…
🎟 $30+
I’mPossible The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,
Run away and join the circus with young Johnny as he finds himself among an awe-inspiring, inclusive ensemble featuring a Deaf ringmaster, an award-winning gymnast who uses a wheelchair and an aerialist born without legs. Accessible to all, every performance incorporates American Sign Language, audio description, open captioning, sensory-friendly lighting and sound, and a relaxed…
🎟 $24-$49
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…