High Line Nine

High Line Nine 507 West 27th Street,

Explore a collection of sky-lit galleries with a rotating cross-section of culture. Watch resident artists create (behind glass) and see finished work in a variety of mediums. Currently, see 3D…

From Middle Grade Novel to Graphic Novel

Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,

Dive back into favorite series with with wonderful graphic novel adaptations. Four wonderful creators to share their new books including Debbie Dadey and Angeli Ragfer (Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips:…

Event Series Free Play at MoMath

Free Play at MoMath

National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) 11 E 26th Street,

Enjoy free admission to MoMath. Dynamic exhibits and programs stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity and reveal the wonders of mathematics. Learn about the math in patterns and structures all around us…

Fall Picture Book Bonanza

Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,

Find whimsy and adventure in five new picture books. With a boy that makes an intergalactic friend through their shared love of reading, a beautiful exploration of animals senses through dreams, a sweet book that can help lift you up when you're feeling down, a very cranky book that may not be so cranky after…

Event Series Rubin Family Sundays

Rubin Family Sundays: Obstacle Illusions

Rubin Museum of Art 150 W 17 Street,

Learn about the Hindu deity Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles. When Ganesha lost his tusk, he turned that challenge into an opportunity. Discover the power of perception by creating optical illusions. Reflect on how the obstacles in our own lives can be viewed as gifts, depending on how we look at them. Pre-registration required. Free…

A Walk in the Woods Launch

Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,

Join Books of Wonder for the launch of A Walk in the Woods, the tender new picture book from Nikki Grimes Jerry Pinkney & Brian Pinkney. Follow a young boy…

West Side Fest

Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street,

The West Side Cultural Network—a group of more than 18 museums, parks, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions located within a half-mile portion of historic New York—present a day of…

Whitney Family Tours

Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street,

Join thirty minute, interactive family tours of works on view in the galleries at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. Learn about art together through lively discussion and fun, hands-on artmaking activities. Collect tour tickets on a first-come, first-served basis from the desk just outside the Hearst Artspace on Floor 3. Arrive at least…

Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+
🎟 Free with museum admission

Meet R.L. Stine and Marc Brown

Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,

Meet two iconic authors, R.L. Stine,  creator of the Goosebumps series, and Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur Adventure series, in celebration of their newest title, Why Did the Monster Cross the Road?. This silly and sweet picture book, filled with hilariously spooky jokes and fun-loving monsters, asks why did the monster cross the road? One book may be…

Great Middle Grade Adventures

Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,

Meet the authors of middle grade titles bursting with energy and adventure including The Secret of the Dragon Gems, The Jockey and Her Horse, Salsa Magic  and Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans.

Event Series Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot West 23rd St Store 40 W 23rd Street,

Develop hands-on skills by gluing, hammering with help from parents and store associates. Projects change monthly. Receive a certificate of achievement, workshop apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.…

Poster Kids: Pattern Makers

Poster House 119 W 23rd Street,

Join Poster House on select Sunday mornings for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience. Explore the vivid patterns and images in new exhibition Art Deco: Commercializing…