Upper West Side
The Secret World of Elephants American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West at W 79th Street,
How do elephants “hear” with their feet? Use the 40,000 muscles in their trunks? Or reshape the forests and savannas they live in, creating an environment upon which many other species rely? Learn new science about both ancient and modern elephants, including elephants’ extraordinary minds and senses, why they’re essential to the health of their…
🎟 $28/ages 12-65, $16.50/ages 3-12, $21.50/students & seniors
Metropolitan Opera/ABT Rush Tickets Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Get $25 rush tickets online for Metropolitan Opera and American Ballet Theatre performances. Available online, first-come, first-served, same day at noon for Monday through Friday evening performances, four hours before curtain for matinees and at 2 pm for Saturday evenings. Create an account and log on before the tickets go on sale, they go quickly.…
🎟 $25
Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
A free, GPS-enabled work of public art uses music to illuminate the natural environment. Created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and sound artist Ellen Reid, the experience is guided by the listener: the path you choose dictates the music you hear, and no two visits will be exactly the same. After installing the free app and…
Somewhere to Roost American Folk Art Museum 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue at W 66th Street,
Explore the ways that artists evoke and construct ideas of “home" in over 60 works including paintings, textiles, photographs, and sculptures by self-taught artists.
🎟 Free, $5 donations suggested
Tulip Festival West Side Community Garden W 89th Street between Amsterdam & Columbus,
Admire over 100 varieties of tulip and other flowers in a charming community garden, open to all from dawn to dusk. Frequent visitors will see the tulip display changing every few days, as some varieties fade and others come into bloom. Learn about gardening and enjoy other activities April 13-14 and April 20-21, 10 am-4…
Bessie’s Big Shot Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Central Park at W 79th Street & West Drive,
See a fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure at the historic, cozy Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Marionettes and music tell the story of Bessie the cow, who dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root Bessie…
🎟 $15, $10/ages 1.5-12 years, free/under 18 months
Spring Into Action: Animal Rescue + Artist Workshop with Ebony Bolt Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) 212 W 83rd Street between Broadway & Amsterdam,
Learn about threats to animals and design solutions. Learn about the importance of bees and create “Bee Hotel” and puppets that pollinate. At 2 pm, The Culture Tree and WonderSparks present the journey of three environmentally responsible friends who join forces to save planet Earth. Learn about climate change and what we can do to…
🎟 $16, $13/seniors, free/babies under 1
MusicTalks Outdoor Concert Central Park W 63rd St Entrance W 63rd St & Central Park West,
Join MusicTalks for a sunset concert at Central Park featuring solo cellist Elad Kabilio playong favorites from Bach to West Side Story. The program will culminate with ‘Somewhere’ by Leonard Bernstein from West Side Story, Arranged and performed by Mr. Kabilio. Swing by for a relaxing and lovely sunset concert - audience members are welcome…
🎟 $28
Young People’s Concert: Composing Inclusion Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Join New York Philharmonic for a multimedia, interactive concert filled with storytelling, music, and fun. Featuring students from the Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra, this concert will celebrate the creativity of young musicians with newly commissioned works for professional and youth orchestras. Before the show, try out orchestral instruments and engage in crafting and interactive workshops on…
🎟 $38-$57
NYCB Autism-Friendly Access Workshops Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Join New York City Ballet teaching artists in movement workshops designed especially for autistic children and their families. During these one-hour events, children will be guided in a ballet-based warm-up and choreography inspired by a featured ballet being performed this season. Workshops feature live piano accompaniment. A designated quiet space will be available and a…
🎟 $8/child
Hippo Playground Spring Fair Hippo Playground, Riverside Park Riverside & W 91st Street,
Celebrates the season with pony rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, games prizes, crafts, food, face painting, entertainment, and more. Proceeds from the Hippo Spring Fair fund the Hippo Summer Concerts Series, the Hippo Halloween Parade & Concert, and improvements in playgrounds throughout Riverside Park. Rain date: Sunday, May 19
New York City Ballet Children’s Workshops Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
NYCB Teaching Artists guide children in a ballet warm-up and movement combination, concluding in a lively performance for accompanying family and friends, in the company's rehearsal studios. No prior dance training needed. See and learn more dancing at Family Saturdays at the theater.
🎟 $16
Very Young People’s Concerts: Philharmonic Playdates Kaufman Music Center 129 W 67th Street,
Join Philippe the Penguin and NY Phil musicians for hands-on activities and musical games in a 30-minute, hosted concert for ages 3-6. Have a playdate with the Orchestra where musical instruments are toys and songs become games.
🎟 $32.50-$37.50
The Pa’akai We Bring Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Learn about native Hawaiian traditions around the cultivation of pa‘akai (salt) with ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation including a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha. Traditionally, pa’akai has many uses: as food, as medicine, as a sacrament, and as a treasured gift. The piece follows…
🎟 $20 suggested, pay-what-you-wish
Discovery Squad Tours American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West at W 79th Street,
On select Sunday mornings, autistic children and their families can attend a 40-minute tour led by specially trained tour guides, then spend some time exploring activities related to the Museum halls, before the Museum opens to the public. Families are invited to stay after the tour and enjoy the Museum when it opens to the…
New York City Ballet – Sensory Friendly Performance Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
This specially curated performance is designed to provide a friendly, inclusive environment where individuals with sensory processing challenges, including autism, can experience New York City Ballet. Slight modifications will include a relaxed entry/exit policy, adjustments to lighting and sound levels, designated break areas throughout the Theater, additional event staffing to assist with audience needs, and…
🎟 $32-$72
New York City Ballet Family Saturday: Ballet By The Numbers Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Discover numbers at the ballet, from three playful sailors in Fancy Free to six waltzing ballerinas of The Concert. Count through the world of New York City Ballet and get insight on choreography, music, and dancers in this engaging hour-long family program hosted by Principal Dancer Megan Fairchild. See excerpts from famous ballets with live music…
🎟 $25-$38