La Chivita

Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Join lovable characters who share traditional stories of their beloved homeland with “La Chivita,” a magical bus that journeys through the heartland of Colombia.

Music for Autism Concert with Los Cuatro Amigos

Sunset Park Library 4201 Fourth Avenue, Brookyln

See an autism-friendly, interactive concert developed specifically for autistic individuals and their families. Los Cuatro Amigos, vibrant band blending diverse musical talents into a captivating fusion of Latin alternative sounds, performs bilingual songs in English and Español. Mexican-American singer/songwriter Marilyn Castillo’s forthcoming debut album, “Chicana en Nueva York,” reflects Castillo’s personal journey in the city,…

Pinocchio

Queens Theatre 14 United Nations Avenue, Queens

Unique Quebec theatre group Tout à Trac journeys into the heart of childhood and imagination with an adaptation of Collodi’s tale about the world’s most famous puppet featuring masks, storytelling and puppetry. Born from a talking piece of wood carved by the old Geppetto, the rebellious, cheeky and careless Pinocchio discovers the meaning of growing…

Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+
🎟 $20

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.

Suggested Ages: 9 to 12
🎟 $40
Event Series Elemental

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,…

Suggested Ages: 7 to 14+
🎟 $15, $11/seniors & students, $9/ages 3-17, free/3 and under

Parents & Kids Paint & Chill

Brooklyn Paints 1134 Broadway, Brookyln

Parents and children can unleash their creativity side by side. Guided by experienced instructors, embark on an artistic journey, exploring various painting techniques and discovering unique artistic styles. Paint side by side or collaborate on a masterpiece. No prior painting experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and imagination.

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $25/participant
Event Series WestFest: All Over Westbeth

WestFest: All Over Westbeth

Westbeth Artists Housing 55 Bethune Street,

Experience original site-specific dance works during guided tours of Westbeth's landmarked campus. Tours run every 30 minutes starting at 1 pm. Final tour leaves at 3 pm. No reservation required. Come back in the evening for WestFest: Top Floor; two programs of visionary artists in a traditional theater setting at the Martha Graham Studio Theater…

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.

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…

Event Series Fancy Nancy The Musical

Fancy Nancy The Musical

Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,

Elegant, energetic book character Fancy Nancy comes to life in an hour-long musical from Vital Theatre Company. Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive, that's fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be…

Suggested Ages: 2 to 8
🎟 $49.50

Community Art Project with Mansheng Wang

Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers

Take part in a unique intergenerational workshop with artist Mansheng Wang, who lives in the Hudson River Valley and whose masterful ink paintings are on view in Rivers Flow / Artists Connect. Wang will demonstrate the art of Chinese calligraphy and empower visitors to take part in a community artwork linking the histories of the…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $10/adults, $6/ages 3-18
Event Series Galli Theater Fairy Tales

Galli Theater: Puss in Boots

Galli Theater 72 Warren St,

See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. A miller’s son inherits a cat and soon comes to find out he has a true friend by his side. The Puss in Boots has a plan to turn the ordinary miller’s son into an extraordinary prince!

Suggested Ages: 4 to 11
🎟 $25/adults, $20/kids

En Familia Matinee

New York City Center 131 W 55th Street,

Dive into the rich tapestry of Latin American culture with Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico’s Artistic Director & CEO, as he leads an interactive and dynamic exploration of contemporary dance. Experience the essence of classic pieces from the Company’s repertoire in an afternoon of interactive fun and engagement. ⏱️ 75 minutes, no intermission.  

Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $20

Crafts with Cathy

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 4881 Broadway at 204th Street,

Celebrate spring at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum with Cathy Sanacore. Cathy will lead a craft workshop where participants can create their own spring themed paper wreath. Materials are first come first served. Open to kids of all ages.

Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn Grand Re-Opening

Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn 120 Montague Street, Brookyln

Join Häagen-Dazs for the grand re-opening of the first Häagen-Dazs shop in Brooklyn. Free cups & cones for the first 500 guests. Also enjoy photo opportunities, prizes and the opportunity to win free ice cream for a year. Take the experience to the next level with a take-home poem from a local typewriter poet.

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.

Hopalong Andrew at PAC NYC

Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street,

Hopalong Andrew’s high-spirited concert incorporates cowboy songs celebrating city life, spinning lassos, and humorous hijinx. Learn about the incredible-but-true multicultural heritage of the cowpoke and the inspirational “can-do” spirit manifested by so many New Yorkers.

Event Series Senior Center Caroling

Singing at a Senior Center

Riverside Rehab Nursing Home 150 Riverside Drive between W 87 & 88 Streets,

Sing and spread cheer at a nursing home. Singers of all ages and abilities welcome and greatly appreciated. At 2:30 pm, sing concert style, led by a professional singer, Sero Chaser, then stroll through the halls 3-4pm singing outside or inside the resident's rooms.Please RSVP via email. Song books provided. Hosted by Nursing Home Card…