Spring Into Action: Animal Rescue + Artist Workshop with Ebony Bolt Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) 212 W 83rd Street between Broadway & Amsterdam,
Learn about threats to animals and design solutions. Learn about the importance of beesΒ andΒ createΒ βBee Hotelβ and puppets that pollinate. At 2 pm,Β The Culture Tree and WonderSparks present the journey of three environmentally responsible friends who join forces to save planet Earth. Learn about climate change and what we can do to…
π $16, $13/seniors, free/babies under 1
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Stop by Brooklyn Museum market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than twenty vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.
Pinkalicious The Musical Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street,
Vital Theatre Company's cheery musical based on popular children's book Pinkalicious features a spunky pink-lover who eats so many pink cupcakes she changes colors. π Save 30-40% through Groupon.
π $49.50-$59.40
Earth Celebration Week New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Join NYSCI to celebrate the hope and promise that Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics givesΒ as we address climate change. Daily activities include fun Opening and Closing Ceremonies and interactive workshops. Build an Animal Rescue Center and learn how to insulate spaces in Design Lab. Use wheat paste to make a collaborative sustainability-themed…
π $16/adults, $13/kids, students & seniors
Art Explorers: Spring Fling Printmaking Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshigeβs famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 4β6 with adult companions. Stroll through Hiroshigeβs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), then head to the studio to create nature-inspired stamps and experiment with making prints and paper.
π $32, includes Museum general admission
FILM FORUM Jr.: Tootsie Film Forum 209 West Houston Street,
Film Forum screens classic family films on Sundays, introducing young cinephiles to Buster Keaton, Abott and Costello, and other beloved family-friendly films on a big screen. This multilayered 1982vcomedy from Sydney Pollack follows the elaborate deception of a down-on-his-luck New York actor who poses as a woman to get a soap opera gig; while βDorothy…
π $13
Smorgasburg In Prospect Park Prospect Park, Breeze Hill Lincoln Road & Ocean Ave,
Spend your Sundays noshing at the largest weekly open-air food market in America featuring 35 local vendorsβincluding Parantha Alley and Vaquero Elotesβand a full bar.Β At what the New York Times calls βThe Woodstock of Eating," try Amazeballs meatballs by NFL player Derrell Smith, egg sandwiches based on Japanese tamagoyaki, Fluffies' thick soufflΓ© pancakes. Portuguese…
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Apple Blossom Childrenβs Carnival Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Merry Go Round in the orchard and celebrate the season with assorted carnival rides. Add to the fun with hayrides, midway games, local food vendors, and a visit with farm animals. Tickets include unlimited carnival rides. Additional fees apply for midway games, food vendors, and hayrides.
π $16.95 pre-sale, $6/fast pass
New-York Historical Society Sunday Story Time New-York Historical Society 70 Central Park West at 77th Street,
This weekly program in a charming children's library includes the reading of a New-York-themed book, a related craft project and silly dances and games. Books change weekly and are often related to current celebrations and seasons. This month features books related to Women's History Month.
π $22/adults, $13/students, $6/ages 5-13
The Best Spot to Pee in NYC Author Storytime Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street,
Author/artist Hyesu Lee shares The Best Spot to Pee in NYC, a colorful romp through the Big Apple with Sue and her dog, Dutch, as the two of them search for the perfect spot to pee in NYC.
Rock And Roll Playhouse: The Strokes Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
Join a kid-friendly rock concert celebration. Dance and sing along as Scaramouche & The Fandangos plays songs by The Strokes and other favorites. 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…
π $16, free/ages 1 & under
Living History: Exploring Seneca Village New-York Historical Society 70 Central Park West at 77th Street,
Interpreters bring to life the stories of landowning Black New Yorkers. Learn about the diverse group of people they rented to within Seneca Village, a thriving Black community in Central Park about 170 years ago.Β Interact with everyday objects the residents would have encountered. Then learn more about the people of Seneca Village in exhibition…
π $22/adults, $13/students, $6/ages 5-13
Earth Day Celebration Prospect Park Boathouse & Audubon Center 101 East Drive, Brooklyn
Join Prospect Park AllianceΒ to celebrate of Earth Day with family-friendly nature activities and a multimedia production. From 12β2 pm, enjoy seasonal discovery stations, fun-filled education opportunities and more to celebrate our earth. From 2β3 pm, see The Arrival, a dramatized mythical production about how water came to Earth by Something Positive, a New York City…
ENCOUNTERS: a day of experimental performance and film Hauser & Wirth 18th St 443 West 18th Street,
Join a day of experimental performance and film presented by Hauser & Wirth Publishers, MACK, and SPBH Editions in conjunction with the Printed Matter's New York Art Book Fair. Artists including Teju Cole, Carmen Winant, Stephen Shore, Justine Kurland, RaMell Ross and Vince Aletti will activate the gallery, amphitheater, and bookstore of Hauser & Wirth…
Family Art Class: Dog Mosaics American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street,
Create a dog themed mosaic using natural materials such a air dry clay and dried beans, led by art educator Jessica Ressler. Take inspiration from the famous dog mosaics from Pompeii. This class is designed for adults working with kids ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.…
π $55/adult-child pair
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…
Creative Clay Creations Workshop Brooklyn Paints 1134 Broadway, Brookyln
Sculpt and mold clay creations. Under the guidance of friendly instructors, will learn basic clay techniques and explore various sculpting methods to bring ideas to life. From adorable animals to fantastical creatures, the possibilities are endless. The workshop provides a safe and supportive environment where children can express themselves freely and build confidence in their…
π $30
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…
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.
π $10/adults, $6/ages 3-18
Open Studio at The Met Cloisters The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive,
Explore materials and process through artist-led demonstrations, drop-in art-making activities, and conversations with Met experts. All materials are provided. For visitors of all ages.
π $30 (suggested), $17/students, free/ages 12 & under