The Book Of HOV
Explore Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter’s extraordinary journey from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to global hip-hop figure in a tribute exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch. The multimedia exhibit explores JAY-Z’s…
The PAW Patrol Experience The Shops at Columbus Circle 10 Columbus Circle,
Save the day with the beloved adventurous canines in an immersive, interactive play adventure inside always-fun toy store CAMP. Live out rescue team dreams through themed environments, games, and activities.…
🎟 $36-$40, free/ages 1 & under
ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
See over 200 of pop artist Ed Ruscha's works—in mediums including painting, drawing, prints, photography, artist’s books, film, and installation—that make use of everything from gunpowder to chocolate. Explore Ruscha’s…
🎟 $25/adults, $18/seniors, $14/students, free/ages 16 & under
Robert Indiana at Rockefeller Center Rockefeller Center 45 Rockefeller Plaza,
After an absence of three years, Robert Indiana’s beloved LOVE sculpture is back in NYC as part of a public exhibition at Rockefeller Center. Look for a range of Indiana’s…
Jurassic Mini-Golf Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Tee up for a round of golf with family, friends, and a few large unexpected visitors from the distant past on the rooftop of Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Golf under a…
🎟 $18, free/babies under 1
Fall-O-Ween New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
Celebrate the spookiest holiday with plentiful pumpkins and hordes of gourds around the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden and gorgeous fall foliage. Take a spooky stroll through the Everett Children’s…
🎟 $35, $31/students & seniors, $15/ages 2-12, free/under 2
SlowDancing/NYCB Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
Watch more than 50 hyper slow-moving images of 20 of New York City Ballet’s current dancers performing iconic moments from the Company’s unparalleled repertory in a large-scale video installation. The…
Fashionable Dogs American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street,
Learn about the rise and fall of dogs in fashion through paintings, fashion photography, and accessories this exhibition. Over centuries specific breeds of dog have gone in and out of…
🎟 $15, $5/ages 11 & under
Feast of San Gennaro Little Italy Mulberry Street between Houston and Canal,
Celebrate Italian-American culture at the 96th annual Feast of San Gennaro. Watch colorful parades, hear live music, try carnival style rides, cheer at meatball and cannoli eating contests and sample…
Latin Night Market Inwood Hill Park 218th Street & Indian Road,
Celebrate a collection of Central and South American gastronomies and beverages on the opening day of Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy live performances featuring genres such as salsa, reggae, rumba, jazz,…
Noche de Tambores Dumbo Archway 155 Water St, Brookyln
Brooklyn Brujeria Festival’s signature event features live music, poetry, tarot readings, live painting, interactive altar installations and a magic-focused makers market.
Making Moves Dance Festival 2023 Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 161-04 Jamaica Ave, Queens
Witness the power of movement and celebrate diverse cultures through dance. JCAL’s free Making Moves Dance Festival showcases the talents of artists from various cultural backgrounds.
Whale Watching NYC Adventure Cruise Pier 36 299 South Street,
Join a whale watching adventure to see species like North Atlantic Right Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, and more. On a 2 deck vessel with panoramic views. Food…
🎟 $59/adults, $34/ages 4-12
Central Park Playground Adventure Heckscher Playground Sixth Avenue & Central Park South,
Join Conservancy guides for an intergenerational adventure at at Central Park’s largest playground. Explore the playground’s structures and landscape through fun, hands-on activities to learn about the design and urban…
🎟 $15/child, $5/siblings
Vivvi Upper East Side Opening Party Vivvi Upper East Side 1285 Second Ave at E 68th St,
Celebrate child care and early learning center Vivvi's newest location on the Upper East Side with a morning of fun, exploration and community connection. Meet Vivvi educators, see the new space, and get a taste of Vivvi with activities guided by educators. Enjoy performances from Little Maestros, face painting, a Qeepsake photobooth and healthy bites…
Family Gallery Talks: Sculpture Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Discover art together through engaging discussions and activities with new themes monthly. Look closely at modern masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary art and make your own art. One of our favorite ways to spend a Saturday. There are multiple groups roughly divided by age. Kids and adults participate. Includes free museum admission for up to two…
Wave Hill Family Art Project Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, Bronx
Enjoy nature-inspired art projects among gorgeous gardens and trees overlooking the Hudson River. Themes change weekly.
🎟 $10/adults, $6/students & seniors, $4/ages 6-18
Met Storytime Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
Look, listen, sing, and have fun with Met educators. Join picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday . Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. Choose from two half-hour sessions at 10:30 am & 11:15 am. Enter through the 81st St Uris Education entrance,…
🎟 $30 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under
Skyscraper Museum Family Program: Hard Hat Area! Introduction to Construction! The Skyscraper Museum 39 Battery Place,
Learn about the construction process in a reading of Susan L. Roth’s Hard Hat Area, a pictute book about a girl discovering the tools, planning, and teamwork needed to build tall. After the read-aloud, attempt to build skyscrapers with teamwork, determination, and lots of tape. RSVP online, walk-ins often allowed if sold out.
🎟 $5.00
Whodunit at the Met Family Scavenger Hunt Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street,
In this mischievous mystery, kids and adults team up to search great works of art to expose a killer. Solve a scavenger hunt at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to reveal the kiler's name, the weapon he used, and where he hid the body. Match images of suspects, weapons, and possible crime scenes to works…
🎟 $45/adults, $35/ages 10-17