Upper Manhattan
Storytime and Workshop with Author Jessica Love Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Join 12 pm storytime with Jessica Love, author and illustrator of award-winning children’s book Julián is a Mermaid. Julián is a story of a little boy who wants to become a mermaid and uses common household items to build his costume in preparation for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. At 1 pm, join an artist-led…
🎟 Suggested $20, $14/students & seniors, free/ages 19 & under
Kids Week: Meet the Critters Inwood Hill Park 218th Street & Indian Road,
Join the Urban Park Rangers to meet the animals that call Inwood Hill Park home, from stick bugs to snakes.
Harlem Earth Day: Vision 2050 Union Settlement 237 E 104th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave),
Join a family friendly day of outdoor and indoor events. Kids events include seed planting, coloring and cooking demos. Panels include Harlem politicians, community activists and a film screening. Music provided by DJ Stormin' Norman.
Black Comic Book Festival Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevarrd,
Meet animators, Blerds, bloggers, cosplay lovers, fans, illustrators, independent publishers, and writers to celebrate Black comic books and graphic novels. This annual event features panel discussions, musical performances, workshops, cosplay showcases, and highlights the work of creators from across the diaspora.
Family Jazz Jam w/ Tahira Clayton The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 W 129th Street,
Little movers and shakers can make music at an interactive event led by vocalist Tahira Clayton and her band. Join singing, dancing, movement all while celebrating the joy of making music together as a community.
Teatro Sea Presents Mi Chivita Magica! Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 St. Nicholas Ave at W 155th Street,
Hop aboard “La Chivita,” a magical bus that journeys through the heartland of Colombia. Audiences will join lovable characters who share traditional stories of their beloved homeland.
🎟 $7/adults, $5/ages 2-17
Earth Day Festival at Highbridge Park Highbridge Park Amsterdam & W 17st Street,
Celebrate Earth Day in Highbridge with science, stewardship, salamanders, and more. Play on the BioBus mobile science lab, see an herbalist demo, and more.
NYC Discovery Lab: Nature in the City Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
In celebration of Earth Day, learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time. Hands-on activities for all ages include exploring indigenous plants and animals, a game that explores native and nonnative species and hearing the stories of NYC environmental activists who have advocated for beautification of their neighborhoods. Pick up an…
🎟 Suggested $20, $14/students & seniors, free/ages 19 & under
A Walk in the Park: Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Join an indoor-outdoor art-making and nature-exploring workshop. Learn about watercolor artist Frederick Brosen, participate in a watercolor painting tutorial, and take part in a guided garden exploration. Enjoy hands-on activities at the Museum of the City of New York and observe and document the landscape and flora in the Central Park Conservatory Garden.
🎟 $40
Open Studio at The Met Cloisters The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive,
Explore materials and process through artist-led demonstrations, drop-in art-making activities, and conversations with Met experts. All materials are provided. For visitors of all ages.
🎟 $30 (suggested), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
Lil’ Studio: Happy Accidents NYPL Harlem Library 9 West 124th Street,
Play with paint, cotton balls, swabs, and sponges with the Studio Museum of Harlem. Turn mistakes into happy accidents while improvising and creating textures like artist Sam Gilliam. Parents, caregivers, and organizations servicing little ones under five years old are invited to the NYPL Harlem Library to enjoy art making and other activities that encourage…
Storytime at The Met Cloisters The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive,
Look, listen, sing, and have fun in a castle like setting. Join Met educators and partners from Literacy INC every Tuesday for picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects in the The Met Cloisters collection and to the uptown community. Participants will receive a free book with onsite registration, provided by Literacy INC.…
🎟 $30/adults (suggested), $17/students, free/ages 11 & under
Blessing of the Bicycles Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at West 112th Street,
All bikers, skaters, scooter-riders, and users of self-propelled vehicles are welcome, along with all who share the road, to the 26th annual Blessing of the Bicycles. Father Patrick Malloy will say a few kind words and then sprinkle bikes with Holy Water. There is a moment of silence to remember those cyclists lost in the…
Coquí Club: Celebrating Mothers and Caregivers El Museo Del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue at E 105th St,
Join a bilingual program facilitated by museum educators with storytelling, discussion, and an art-making project. Celebrate Mother’s Day and reflect on the timeless message carried by generations of loved ones. Read Me Parezco Tanto a Mi Mama by Jorge Ramos, a bilingual book that explores the similarities between children and their family members. Explore Amalia…
Riverkeeper Sweep 2024 Ten Mile Playground Riverside Park at W 148th St,
Join volunteers to assist with removing litter from Riverside Park and Hudson River shoreline. Help keep the parks clean and connect with fellow New Yorkers. Register at one of our three open volunteer sites: 100th Street Cherry Walk Ten Mile Playground (West 148th Street) Hudson Beach in Fort Washington Park Wear/bring: • Your own (filled!)…
Dr. Linda H. Humes Presents Griots in Concert Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 St. Nicholas Ave at W 155th Street,
See an in an inspirational and educational show for all ages; a mix of music, song and storytelling. Also explore the museum's new spring exhibits and hands-on art activities all day.
🎟 $7/adults, $5/ages 2-17
Family Tours at The Met Cloisters The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive,
Share ideas and enjoy hands-on gallery activities that bring medieval works of art to life in a castle-like setting. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 11 years.
🎟 $30 (suggested), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
Color Wink Studio First Saturday Family Art Making Sugar Hill Creamery 184 Lenox Avenue between 119th St & 120th Streets,
Join Color Wink Studio and Sugar Hill Creamery to make some art and enjoy some ice cream. On the first Saturday of every month there will be free drop-in art making for the whole family.
“We Are Still Here!” Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Join members of the Lunaapeew/Lenape community and the Museum of the City of New York for a weekend of activities celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of the First People of the New York City region. Enjoy two days of musical and dance performances, craft workshops and a marketplace.Ddiscussions led by Indigenous speakers and artists,…
🎟 Suggested $20, $14/students & seniors, free/ages 19 & under
The Crack-a-lackin’ Classical Concert United Palace of Cultural Arts 4140 Broadway at 175th Street,
The United Palace of Cultural Arts (UPCA) joyfully presents a multi-genre musical performance made for the community, by the community. “Crack-a-lackin’” is old-time (as far back as the 1990s!) urban slang for what’s new, relevant, and happening. We think it is a great description of how people should feel about classical music. The program celebrates…