Uptown Jazz: Titans of Tin Pan Alley Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Enjoy music and entertainment celebrating the song pluggers of Tin Pan Alley with tunes inspired by centennial exhibition, This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture. Dandy Wellington strikes up his seven-piece band to bring these iconic songs to life, featuring timeless dance performance by the dynamic duo, The Uptown Belles. Sets…
🎟 Suggested $20, $14/students & seniors, free/ages 19 & under
Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) Brick Presbyterian Church Park Ave & E 91st Street,
The prince is giving a ball! The Brick Church Community Theater presents Rodger and Hammerstein's musical adaptaion of the classic fairy tale preformed by members of the church and school community accompanied by a live orchestra.
Spring Break! Family Activities @ MCNY Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Inspired by the museum’s centennial exhibition This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture, explore what moves New York City’s streets and subways with art activities – from sketches to mosaics – with a different project each day. Pick up a scavenger hunt or a kids’ guide to the exhibition.…
🎟 Suggested $20, $14/students & seniors, free/ages 19 & under
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
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
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.
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
Free Ice Cream & Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks Band Andrew Haswell Green Park E 60th Street & FDR Drive,
Join EsplanadeFriends for the spring kick-off concert of 2024. Groove with Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks, enjoy free ice cream and join kids craft activities while enjoying the fabulous East River views.
International Jazz Day Concert Roosevelt Island Public Library Plaza 504 Main Street,
Celebrating International Jazz Day with a concert highlighting jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and rhythms of jazz as talented musicians take the stage.
“Kharumi is a Georgian Dance” Festival The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College 695 Park Avenue at E 68th Street,
Brooklyn's Dancing Crane presents a children’s festival of dance and Song.
🎟 $35
Big Swim Asphalt Green 1750 York Ave at East 90th Street,
Asphalt Green hosts a fun day for swimmers of all abilities, ages 6 and older, to experience the thrill of racing in the water. Compete and receive a swim cap, medal, and an icey. Advance registration is required.
Fabricated Nature: The Odyssey of Wonder Apple Bank 812 Lexington Ave & E 62nd St,
Explore an indoor forest of oversized fantastical plant and creatures (embroidered hand-sewn textile sculptures) at multi-disciplinary artist James Hsieh's temporary studio. Part of Artist-in-Residence Program by Art on the Ave's, a nonprofit community initiative providing artists with a platform to share their work with the local community.
Start with Art/Art Trek Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Fabulous museum educators engage children in conversations and activities related to a few works in the vast collection. Travel through time and around the world on a museum adventure. Discover favorite works of art and make your own masterpiece. This month’s theme is Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts and Culture. Start with Art at…
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
This Old House: Cooper Hewitt Edition Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 2 E 91st Street,
Explore Cooper Hewitt’s historic mansion, built for Andrew Carnegie from 1899-1902 as a family home, and plan a renovation to make it your own. Follow a self-guided scavenger hunt to learn more about the mansion, which once included a conservatory, a billiard room, and a cellar coal car that traveled over a miniature train track.…
🎟 $15/adults, free/ages 18 & under
Mandarin Immersion Pop-up Concert in Central Park Central Park, East 72nd Street Entrance Fifth Ave & E 72nd Street,
Celebrate a beautiful spring day with live guitar performances of favorite Mandarin children’s songs, Featuring an original line up of beloved childhood nursery rhymes and catchy tunes, children will embark on a musical journey to explore the wonders of classic Mandarin children’s songs and sing their hearts out led by a guitarist. Snacks provided as…
🎟 $35/family
Mandarin Immersion Pop-up Concert in Propsect Park Propsect Park, Meadowport Arch Inside Prospect Park near Carroll Street, Brookyln
Celebrate a beautiful spring day with live guitar performances of favorite Mandarin children’s songs, Featuring an original line up of beloved childhood nursery rhymes and catchy tunes, children will embark on a musical journey to explore the wonders of classic Mandarin children’s songs and sing their hearts out led by a guitarist. Snacks provided as…
🎟 $35/family
The Tempest 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street,
Join an original musical retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play created just for young audiences. Told through music and dance, 92NY’s retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless story of uncovering family bonds on an enchanted island is funny, playful, approachable, and moving for children and adults alike. This magical 45-minute performance is the perfect introduction to the Bard…
🎟 $20-$35
PS 267 Spring Fling Outside PS 267 E 63rd Street between Second & Third Avenue,
PS 267 hosts a neighborhood block party with bouncy inflatables, games, carnival rides, crafts and snacks. Proceeds benefit PS 267 PTA and the programs it supports.
🎟 Free admission, $1-$5/games, food, rides
“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
Met Storytime Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Met educators. Join picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection every Tuesday & Thursday. This month's theme is Celebrate Black Stories in celebration of Black History Month. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. Choose from two half-hour sessions at 10:30 am…
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under