Brick Fest Live
Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, UniondaleEnjoy mind‐blowing creations from all over the world made of millions of LEGOs. Participate in fun building challenges, Brick Fest Live attendees can, see life-size models, help build a Guinness…
Taste of the Oculus
Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street, New YorkSave with over a dozen deals and discounts at cafes and restaurants across the Shops at the Oculus, and World Trade Center campus. Perks range from 10% off to 25%…
Spring Spectacular Show with Rapunzel & Ariel
Wolfs Lane Park 1st St, PelhamJuliette and Ella’s Playdate, NYC’s premiere music & movement class, joins Tig & Peach for a Disney-inspired spectacular. Sing and dance favorite Disney inspired songs with princesses Rapunzel & Ariel.…
Crisis Response Canines Meet and Great
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 101 Park Ave at West 41st Street, New YorkMeet FBI's Crisis Response Canines, Wally and Gio. Learn how the dogs support survivors and their work, life, and purpose breeding. Also, check out our special exhibition, The Dogs That…
Art in the Park
Mill River Park 1040 Washington Boulevard, StamfordImmerse yourself in artistry at the Whittingham Discovery Cente with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors. Create sculptures out of recycled materials. Presented by the Stamford Art Association.
Wave Hill Family Art Project
Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, BronxEnjoy nature-inspired art projects among gorgeous gardens and trees overlooking the Hudson River. Themes change weekly. At 11:30am families can enjoy an indoor storytime program, all ages welcome.
Family Art Workshop: Artful Storytelling
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street, New YorkCreate visual stories inspired by the multimedia work and artmaking process of Joan Jonas. Work with objects, photography, and other mixed media techniques to tell tales, then share the stories…
Arbor Weekend
Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, BronxThe gardens of Wave Hill include some of the largest and most unusual trees in all of New York City. In honor of Arbor Day, celebrate the large and unusual…
EarthFest
American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West at W 79th Street, New YorkJoin a full day of family-friendly activities, performances, and lectures showcasing local and international efforts devoted to preserving planet Earth. In Polyglot Theatre's Bees (10:30 am, noon, 2:15 pm &…
Harlem Earth Day: Vision 2050
Union Settlement 237 E 104th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave), New YorkJoin a family friendly day of outdoor and indoor events. Kids events include seed planting, coloring and cooking demos. Panels include Harlem politicians, community activists and a film screening. Music…
Aloha Market
Shopify NYC 131 Greene Street, New YorkThe spirit of the Hawaiian Islands arrives in NYC in celebration of “Lei Day” at a Mana Up pop-up. Browse Hawai’i’s unique, island-made products, meet the talented creators, taste some…
Earth Rocks!
Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, BrooklynJoin BCM during spring break for a week-long celebration of our amazing planet. Each day presents exciting STEAM-inspired programs consisting of dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and special projects in BCM’s…
Japan Fes: Chelsea x Ramen Contest
Chelsea Eighth Ave between W 15th & 16th Streets, New YorkTry ramen by vendors from around the world, from Japan to LA to the Netherlands. Also savor fluffy okonomiyaki, slurp up flavorful rich ramen, and satisfy more delicious Japanese cravings…
Black Comic Book Festival
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevarrd, New YorkMeet animators, Blerds, bloggers, cosplay lovers, fans, illustrators, independent publishers, and writers to celebrate Black comic books and graphic novels. This annual event features panel discussions, musical performances, workshops, cosplay…
Family Jazz Jam w/ Tahira Clayton
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 W 129th Street, New YorkLittle movers and shakers can make music at an interactive event led by vocalist Tahira Clayton and her band. Join singing, dancing, movement all while celebrating the joy of making…
Weekends in Bloom
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 100 Washington Avenue, BrooklynCelebrate cherry blossom season and all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, morning programming for kids and families in the Discovery Garden,…
Spring Into Action: Animal Rescue + Artist Workshop with Ebony Bolt
Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) 212 W 83rd Street between Broadway & Amsterdam, New YorkLearn about threats to animals and design solutions. Learn about the importance of bees and create “Bee Hotel” and puppets that pollinate. At 2 & 3 pm, join artist Ebony…
Vital’s The Wizard of Oz
Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street, New YorkEnjoy a new take on a classic tale adapated by acclaimed Vital Theatre Company. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the…
Earth Celebration Week
New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, QueensJoin NYSCI to celebrate the hope and promise that Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics gives as we address climate change. Daily activities include fun Opening and Closing Ceremonies…
Teatro Sea Presents Mi Chivita Magica!
Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 St. Nicholas Ave at W 155th Street, New YorkHop aboard “La Chivita,” a magical bus that journeys through the heartland of Colombia. Audiences will join lovable characters who share traditional stories of their beloved homeland.
Ernest & Celestine
Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road, PleasantvilleSee a screening of a sweet 2012 animated film. Deep below snowy, cobblestone streets, tucked away in networks of winding subterranean tunnels, lives a civilization of hardworking mice, terrified of…
World Tai Chi Day
Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue, New YorkClebrate World Tai Chi Day with free instruction and a continuous demonstration of Tai Chi. Held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T’ai…
Earth Day Festival at Highbridge Park
Highbridge Park Amsterdam & W 17st Street, New YorkCelebrate Earth Day in Highbridge with science, stewardship, salamanders, and more. Play on the BioBus mobile science lab, see an herbalist demo, and more.
Indie Bookstore Day
Books Of Wonder 42 W 17th Street, New YorkParty with New York Times-bestselling authors, Caldecott medal-winning illustrators, and favorite local children's books creators. Enjoy author and artist led story time, art demos, crafts, and more. Grab a free…
Fort Greene Park Earth Day Festival
Fort Greene Park 100 Washington Park, BrooklynChoose from 10 family-friendly activities and sustainable swaps including Earth Day Mosaic with UrbanGlass, Seed Bombs Workshop, Book Giveaways and Storytime. Get a free prize for participating in over 8…
Whitney Museum Open Studio
Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street, New YorkAll ages are invited to get creative in the Laurie M. Tisch Education Center. Make art inspired by works on view in the collection and current exhibitions. Each week is…
NYC Discovery Lab: Nature in the City
Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street, New YorkIn celebration of Earth Day, learn how the environment in New York City has changed over time. Hands-on activities for all ages include exploring indigenous plants and animals, a game…
Climate Arts Festival
Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street, FlushingCelebrate Earth Month with hands-on activities, art exhibits, music, interactive performances, tours, demonstrations, and more. Join an empowering day and reflect on the international climate crisis. Explore ways to help…
Fine’ry-verse Pop-up
LUME Studios 393 Broadway at Walker Street, New YorkExplore a multi-sensorial, visual exhibit that will activate senses from room to room. Enter Fine’ry's worlds of fragrance through an immersive experience of sight, interactive touch, taste and smell. Enjoy…
Glossier x Magnolia Bakery
Glossier 72 Spring St at Crosby St, New YorkGlossier will be serving complimentary Magnolia Bakery Strawberry Banana pudding cups in all retail stores to celebrate the launch of their new Strawberry Balm Dotcom. Available to all guests, no…
John Luther Adams’ Crossing Open Ground
Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway, New YorkIn celebration of Earth Month, Juilliard and Lincoln Center present Crossing Open Ground, an outdoor work by John Luther Adams for winds, brass, and percussion. The piece, written for multiples…
Smorgasburg Williamsburg
Marsha P. Johnson State Park 90 Kent Avenue at North 7 Street, BrookylnNosh at a Saturday open-air food market in America featuring over 35 local vendors in a waterfront park. At what the New York Times calls “The Woodstock of Eating," try…
Apple Blossom Children’s Carnival
Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral ParkMerry 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…
Celebrate & Learn: Cinco de Mayo!
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, QueensSebastian, a local artist and recent immigrant from Mexico, will teach a piñata making workshop and talk about the historic significance of Cinco de Mayo. Sebastian will also discuss his…
International Sculpture Day
Seagram Plaza 375 Park Avenue between 52nd & 53rd Streets, New YorkView Jorge Otero-Pailos' Analogue Sites, join family-friendly art activities, and enjoy music by Bobby Harden and his Soul Purpose Band. Presented by the Fund for Park Avenue.
Olly Olly Kids Day
Olly Olly Market 601 W 26th St, New YorkJoin family-friendly fun at a food hall with a hip-hop class, dance obstacle course, face painting, balloon twisting and Victor the Mouse reading By Gillan Alex. Try specialty kid-friendly menus from…
Barbie at the Paley Museum
The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street, New YorkBarbie fans of all ages can celebrate her whimsical world with special screenings of Barbie: A Touch of Magic, Barbie “Brooklyn” and Barbie “Malibu” giveaways (one per child under 12,…
Jack & the Beanstalk
Puppetworks 338 6th Ave, BrooklynPuppetworks marionettes' brings the classic tale to life with an original song score & a "live" Giant Advance reservations recommended. Strollers must be left on the porch outside (camera monitored).…
La Chivita
Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, BrooklynJoin 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, BrookylnSee 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,…
Pinocchio
Queens Theatre 14 United Nations Avenue, QueensUnique 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…
A Walk in the Park: Watercolor and Nature Exploration Workshop
Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street, New YorkJoin 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…
Parents & Kids Paint & Chill
Brooklyn Paints 1134 Broadway, BrookylnParents 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…
WestFest: All Over Westbeth
Westbeth Artists Housing 55 Bethune Street, New YorkExperience 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.…
Free Ice Cream & Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks Band
Andrew Haswell Green Park E 60th Street & FDR Drive, New YorkJoin 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…
Hudson River Museum Family Art & Science Workshops
Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, YonkersJoin 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.
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center 99 Plymouth St, BrooklynVisitors 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…
Fancy Nancy The Musical
Actor's Temple Theatre 339 W 47th Street, New YorkElegant, 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…
Community Art Project with Mansheng Wang
Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, YonkersTake 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 /…
Galli Theater: Puss in Boots
Galli Theater 72 Warren St, New YorkSee 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…
En Familia Matinee
New York City Center 131 W 55th Street, New YorkDive 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…
Crafts with Cathy
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 4881 Broadway at 204th Street, New YorkCelebrate 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…
Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn Grand Re-Opening
Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn 120 Montague Street, BrookylnJoin 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…
International Jazz Day Concert
Roosevelt Island Public Library Plaza 504 Main Street, New YorkCelebrating 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…
Hopalong Andrew at PAC NYC
Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street, New YorkHopalong 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…
Singing at a Senior Center
Riverside Rehab Nursing Home 150 Riverside Drive between W 87 & 88 Streets, New YorkSing 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…
The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village
The Original Cupcake Tour 8 Union Square W, New YorkSample 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.
Queens International Night Market
New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, QueensSample cuisine from around the world at a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens. Shop around 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food. Also enjoy live music and…
Latin Beats in Bloom
Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, BrooklynExperience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond at a historic cemetery. From the infectious swing of Afro Latin jazz from Puerto Rico to the…
“Kharumi is a Georgian Dance” Festival
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College 695 Park Avenue at E 68th Street, New YorkBrooklyn's Dancing Crane presents a children’s festival of dance and Song.
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC
Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street, New YorkEnjoy an exciting mix of free live performances on the PAC NYC lobby stage. Illustrious Annie Ohayon, music curator and publicist behind the careers of legends like Lou Reed, Peter…