Bryant Park Dance Party Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
Learn dances in a variety of styles with free dance instruction, live music, and social dance. Open to all with no reservations or waiting list; just walk up and join the party. This year's series showcases New York City's signature brand of Salsa and R&B with Uptown Royalty (5/1); hits from Disco’s golden era from…
Stargazing on the High Line High Line The High Line,
Head to the High Line each Tuesday night for a walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. No experience is necessary. Telescopes will be provided between sunset and…
Illumination NYC Belvedere Plaza North End Ave & BPC Esplanade,
Interact with 15+ light art installations, interactive pieces, projection mapping, light based performers, a giant stage, DJs and more at a free Festival of Light in lower Manhattan, presented by Illumination NYC in partnership with World Trade Center Oculus & Battery Park City Authority, feattures Closing night, Saturday, May 4, includes a Star Wars themed…
Sail Away: An Immersive Discovery Play for Toddlers The Ailey Studio Theater 405 W 55th Street,
Journey with Treehouse Shakers on an oceanic discovery play for toddlers ages 18-24 months. Specifically tailored to the very early walkers, this mobile exploration experience piece is for toddlers who want to wiggle, move, walk and run, in a fully immersive first-time play experience. Three performers - dancers, puppeteers and play-makers - lead an exploration…
🎟 $42/toddler + caregiver
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst Lyndhurst 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown
Shop for one-of-a-kind gift from over 200 craftspeople and makers including original fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, photography, fine art, and functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media, and more. Plus enjoy gourmet specialties, tastings from local distilleries, craft demos, and family activities like interactive puppet theater, face painting, and…
🎟 $12, $4 age 6-16, Free/ages 5 & under
First Friday at Poster House Poster House 119 W 23rd Street,
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions plus join activities for all ages throughout the day. Welcome to Chinatown presents a a series of programs that celebrate the culture, community, and resilience of Chinatown. Activities include a Pengyou Zine Making Workshop,…
Free Storytime at Treasure Trunk Theatre Treasure Trunk Studio 141 Atlantic Avenue, Brookyln
Join a world of wonder and imagination at a free weekly community story time for little ones ages 0-4 and their grownups. This enchanting experience, led by enthusiastic and engaging teaching artists/actors, introduce news favorites and familiar tales, with time for free play and connection in a warm and cozy space.
Noguchi Museum Free First Friday The Noguchi Museum 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy free admission to the Noguchi Museum. See works by internationally renowned Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi and others in a specially-designed, nature-inspired building and garden. Advance reservations highly recommended. Tickets are released two weeks before each date. Visitors without a reservation will be admitted based on museum capacity.
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.
Feel Good Foods Diner Feel Good Foods Diner 140 W 31st St,
Enjoy free food at a pop up diner even. Sample a selection of your gluten free favorites from Feel Good Foods along with some top secret menu items that the community has been asking for. Reservations are encouraged, but walkins will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
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…
May the 4th Be with You: A Tribute to Star Wars The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street,
Celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th with the screening of three treasures from the Paley Archive. See the original cast of Star Wars on The Muppet Show, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Star Wars, and a special in-depth look at the Star Wars legacy from the History Channel.
🎟 $20, $16/students, free/ages 1 & under
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
MoMA UNIQLO NYC Nights Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
MoMA stays open late on the first Friday of every month with free admission for New Yorkers. Enjoy music by DJs from The Lot Radio, along with beer, cocktails, and more at a pop-up bar. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, play in the Art Lab and see a film in the…
Free First Fridays: Mariachi for May Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Celebrate the beautiful month of May—and upcoming Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day—with live mariachi music!=, Mariachi Citlalli, one of the most successful mariachi bands in New York, are third-generation performers that have been celebrating Mexican culture through their music throughout the metropolitan area since 2000. Experience traditional and contemporary sounds and rhythms of this…
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…
Condiment Wars: A Wrestling Match featuring EWA and Choke Hole TSq Plaza 45-46 Broadway betweenW 45th & 46th Street,
Experience athletic theater and the art of aggression in the most absurd fashion — a wrestling extravaganza at the foot of the Hot Dog in the City! EWA wrestling group pits toppings against toppings in the ultimate tongue-in-cheek smackdown. Headlining the pageantry are the drag wrestling queens of Choke Hole, who take down masculinity, corporate…
Ice Theatre of New York Chelsea Piers Pier 62 - 23rd St. & Hudson River Park Chelsea/Meatpacking,
Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) glides into the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink for its 2024 home season performances. Pieces include In Flight Entertainment, an exploration of the circles created in dancing both on the ice and in the air, and Neurocircle, an aerial skating piece is created by an autistic artist, working with the…
🎟 $25-$50
Let’s Sing Taylor Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre 145 Westchester Ave, Port Chester
Shake it off at a live band tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. This performance is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artist. Anyone under 18 must accompanied by a parent or legal…
🎟 $45