Fine’ry-verse Pop-up LUME Studios 393 Broadway at Walker Street,
Explore a multi-sensorial, visual exhibit that will activate senses from room to room. Enter Fine’ry's worlds of fragrance through an immersive experience of sight, interactive touch, taste and smell. Enjoy free samples, gifts, photo ops, and more. All first come first served. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Smorgasburg WTC Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street,
Sample creative global treats from 10 vendors at an open-air food market flanked by colorful murals.
“All-of-a-Kind Family” Walking Tour Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street,
Classic kids novel All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a walking tour following the stories of five immigrant sisters growing up on the Lower East Side a century ago. Stroll through the story and into the streets to visit the spots where the children played, prayed and purchased penny candy. Learn about the real-life people…
🎟 $15/adults, $10/ages 5-17
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
15% Off Area 53 Adventure Park Area 53 Adventure Park 616 Scholes St, Brooklyn
Save on ropes courses, multiple rock climbing walls, roller skating, laser mazes, zip lines, ninja courses, slides and more at an indoor adventure park with extended spring break hours. Book a 3-hour time slot to divide among your choice of activities. 48 inch minimum height limit for the Sky Trail (Ropes Course) and Sky Rail…
🎟 $35.70 with code SpringHours15
Jack & the Beanstalk Puppetworks 338 6th Ave, Brooklyn
Puppetworks marionettes' brings the classic tale to life with an original song score & a "live" Giant Advance reservations recommended. Strollers must be left on the porch outside (camera monitored). Also at 2:30 pm.
🎟 $10-$11
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.
Kids Week: Arbor Day Tree ID for Kids Van Cortlandt Nature Center 246th Street & Broadway, Bronx
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Urban Park Rangers and explore the many species of trees that make the park wonderful. Experience nature in a hands-on and fun way.
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.
Elemental Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria
See a screening of Pixar’s 2023 release in a lovely theater. Brilliantly rendered flames, water drops, clouds, and soil come alive as characters inhabiting a New York–like metropolis. Director Sohn finds inspiration from his own immigrant family’s story while taking the opposites-attract theme to its extreme with a romance between Fire and Water. Sassy, loyal,…
🎟 $15, $11/seniors & students, $9/ages 3-17, free/3 and under
$1 Salt & Straw Scoops Salt & Straw 540 Hudson St,
A West Coast favorite ice cream brand is coming to NYC. Get $1 scoops of classics plus a preview of the New York menu outside their soon-to-be West Village shop. First come first served and all proceeds go to Hot Bread Kitchen.
🎟 $1
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…
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Visitors of all ages can get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with rotating monthly educational themes, a 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more. Enjoy self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories…
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W,
Sample the diversity of tasty cupcakes in NYC on a two-hour tour of trendy cupcake shops. All the sweets are included, plus build a custom cupcake.
🎟 $70, $40/ages 3-14, free/ages 2 & under
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…
Little New-Yorkers New-York Historical Society 70 Central Park West at 77th Street,
Join museum educators in the lovely children's library for story time and crafts. Each class includes a special hello song, silly dances and games, a story book reading, and a craft to do after the story. Themes related to New York history and current exhibits change monthly.
🎟 $22/adults, $13/students, $6/ages 5-13
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…
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,
Enjoy an exciting mix of free live performances on the PAC NYC lobby stage. The Spotlight concert series, curated by the incredible Park Avenue Artists, shifts the focus onto the often unsung heroes of the music world – the background singers, band members and producers who breathe life into live music. Witness the hidden gems…
David Rubenstein Atrium Concerts David Rubenstein Atrium Broadway between W 62nd & 63rd Streets,
Lincoln Center presents weekly free concerts with artists from across the globe and community events for all in a spacious, welcoming atrium. Programming is for all ages (though some content is more mature, see the schedule), with room to dance in the back. Enter for shows on Broadway between W 62nd & 63rd St. No…