Rock And Roll Playhouse: Music of Prince Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
Join a kid-friendly rock concert celebration. Local musicians pay tribute to iconic star Prince. Loud (bring hearing protection earmuffs for sensitive ears) with lots of dancing. Doors open at 11 am. Order pizza, salads, ribs, milkshakes, burgers and more from the in-house Blue Ribbon. Stay and bowl for $30/half hour in high-tech lanes.
🎟 $16, free/ages 1 & under
Children’s Day at Japan Village Japan Village 934 Third Avenue, Brooklyn
Celebrate Japanese holiday Children’s Day with Japanese sword performances by Zentokan Dojo (1 pm & 3 pm), mochi pounding, colorings, koinobori (carp streamers) in the Courtyard and lots of delicious Japanese food.
Irish Dance Festival Pier I 500 West 70th Street,
The 23rd annual celebration of Irish dance features traditional music and moves from notable talent from around the country and local students alike. Audience members can immerse themselves in Irish arts and culture with workshops and dance classes for all ages.
Children’s Day: Kodomo No Hi Japan Society 333 E 47th Street,
Hang up your koinobori (carp streamers), don your kabuto (samurai helmet) and join Japan’s special holiday where all children are stars and their happiness takes center stage. Enjoy the captivating tale of Momotaro (Peach Boy) through a thrilling theatrical performance filled with storytelling, music, dance, and lots of audience participation. Try fun and traditional Kodomo…
🎟 $18
Aladdin Autism Friendly Performances New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W 42nd Street,
Based on the 1992 animated film, the Disney Theatrical Productions musical tells the story of a street-smart commoner whose life changes when he meets a magical genie that can grant him three wishes. Hear all the classic songs, plus new ones that deepen the main character’s stories. Abu has been replaced by a trio of…
🎟 $40-$79
Rubin Family Sundays: Blossoming Beyond Borders Rubin Museum of Art 150 W 17 Street,
Join an afternoon of creativity and self-exploration for both kids and grown-ups in the interactive Mandala Lab. Each month explores a new theme, with related art-making. Create pop-up cards inspired by lotuses that represents overcoming obstacles and being the best you can be. A common motif in Buddhist art, lotuses grow out of muddy, murky…
Hudson River Museum Family Art & Science Workshops Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers
Join Hudson River Museum educators for drop-in art-making in a variety of media. Projects change weekly and relate to a current exhibit or season.
🎟 $10/adults, $6/ages 3-18
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
Galli Theater: Beauty & The Beast Galli Theater 72 Warren St,
See an updated version of a classic fairy tale in an intimate theater. Lost in the woods, a wealthy salesman stumbles upon an enchanted castle inhabited by a once handsome prince now cursed to take the form of a beast. The beast allows the man to enter his castle. Desiring to fulfill his youngest daughter’s…
🎟 $25/adults, $20/kids
Gifts for Mom Lasdon Park Arboretum & Memorial 2610 NY-35, Katonah
Decorate a flowerpot before planting in it and make a handmade card. Lots to explore in this 234-acre public park including 50 fairy homes on woodland path Fairy Hollow.
🎟 $20
Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street,
Join South Street Seaport Museum on the Tall Ship Wavertree for a round-robin of shared sea songs, featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses.
CrossCurrent AAPI Arts Festival Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Flushing Town Hall reflect on the years past and pay tribute to the festival founder, Nai-Ni Chen. The event celebrates the vibrant AAPI arts community of Flushing, Queens, and since its inception, the festival has featured many emerging talents. This year, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present the…
🎟 $20, $15/students & seniors
Morgan Library Spring Family Fair The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Avenue at E 36th Street,
Celebrate the spring season with the reopening of the Morgan Garden and enjoy artmaking, storytime, and hands-on activities themed to current exhibitions, including Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature and Walton Ford: Birds and Beasts of the Studio.
🎟 $22/adults, $13/students, free/ages 12 & under
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
Fiesta Musical for Cinco de Mayo New Rochelle Public Library 1 Liberty Plaza, New Rochelle
Join a celebration for Cinco de Mayo. This hour-long program for families brings together dazzling music by U.S. and Mexican composers -- including Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Marquez, Juan Pablo Contreras, Carlos Chavez, and more.
Jazzy Kids’ Swing-a-Long w/ Allegra Levy & her Friendly All-Star Big Band Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery 5-25 46th Avenue, Queens
Join Allegra Levy and her all-star friendly big band live in concert. Allegra presents songs from her album, “Songs for You and Me,” the acclaimed singer/songwriter's first foray into jazz for the juvenile set, not only teaches both kids and adults how to say hello in 12 different languages. From bedtime and bath time to…
🎟 $28/1 adult+1 child, $50/family of 4
The Crack-a-lackin’ Classical Concert United Palace of Cultural Arts 4140 Broadway at 175th Street,
The United Palace of Cultural Arts (UPCA) joyfully presents a multi-genre musical performance made for the community, by the community. “Crack-a-lackin’” is old-time (as far back as the 1990s!) urban slang for what’s new, relevant, and happening. We think it is a great description of how people should feel about classical music. The program celebrates…
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
And Then, Now Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyn
Traverse Green-Wood’s spring landscape to experience moments of music, dance, and reflective conversation. An immersive performative walk explores the significance of reliance—be it on each other, the environment, or our collective humanity. Choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with Glass Clouds Ensemble, Price: This interactive site-specific work is inspired by the Cemetery itself, a historic…
🎟 $30, $18/students & seniors
And Sing! BAM Strong 651 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
A collection of multi-hyphenated leaders, performers, conductors, singers, educators, curators, storytellers, and legacy-holders join over 100 singers from Brooklyn Youth Chorus for a joyful and inspiring evening of musical commentary and connection. Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist-in-Residence and Artist Mentor at Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Arreon A. Harley-Emerson invite creatives from on stage and off to…
🎟 $30