NYCB Autism-Friendly Access Workshops
Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway, New YorkJoin New York City Ballet teaching artists in movement workshops designed especially for autistic children and their families. During these one-hour events, children will be guided in a ballet-based warm-up…
Party On Wheels
New York Transit Museum Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, BrooklynCelebrate the 120th birthday of the subway at a fundraiser for the New York Transit Museum. Includes breakfast and birthday cake, artmaking and face painting, conductor cab photo booth, and …
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.
Japan Fes: Upper West Side
Upper West Side Broadway W 75th -76th St, New YorkShop Japanese vendors, including top food makers from around the world. Try Tonkatsu Me (breaded, deep-fried pork and chicken cutlets with teriyaki sauce), Yakitori Tatsu (Japanese meat skewers with vegetables),…
The Tempest
92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street, New YorkJoin an original musical retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play created just for young audiences. Told through music and dance, 92NY’s retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless story of uncovering family bonds on…
Symphonic Sunday at Old Stone House
Old Stone House 336 3rd Sreet, BrooklynEnjoy high quality orchestral and operatic music in the beautiful setting in a total immersive experience with interactive pre and post concert moments for children to meet the musicians (and…
Poster Kids: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Poster House 119 W 23rd Street, New YorkJoin a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience. Explore images in Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters. Create a special souvenir in honor…
Playscape Performs: Sova Dance & Puppet Theater
Battery Park & Playscape State Street & Battery Place, New YorkEnjoy outdoor music, dance, puppetry and more at a destination playground. Performers change weekly. Join performances at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The Seaport Fulton & Front Street, New YorkCelebrate of Mexican culture and heritage and enjoy a spring day of al fresco drinks, dining, and revelry. Enjoy tacos and tequila-based drinks at Malibu Farm’s Cinco de Mayo brunch—complete…
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,…
Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walks for Kids
Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, BrooklynLook for radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees in a lovely historic cemetery. Embark on an engaging and family-friendly exploration of Green-Wood’s natural wonders. Learn to make observations and…
Classic Fleischer Cartoons
Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park 188 Prospect Park West, BrooklynSee family friendly classics at a chic cinema with waiters serving food & drinks during the movie, plus retro video games in the lobby. A block of Max Fleischer cartoons…
Create Ability: Making Moves
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street, New YorkJoin MoMA’s monthly program welcoming individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with their families and friends, to explore works on view and create artwork together. In each session, participants focus…
Live Music at Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market 75 Nineth Avenue at W 15th Street, New YorkVictoria Paterson leads the hugely popular FAB5 with Sing for Hope's Sunday Brunch Concert Series. Enjoy a rich diversity of musicians & styles with popular music on classical instruments, featuring…
Over, Under, Through: Parkour Youth Classes
Riverside Park, Parkour Park Riverside Park at W 70th St, New YorkJoin The Movement Creative for a 6-week series to learn the basics of parkour. Build your strength, agility, coordination, and mobility with fun drills, partner exercises, and games to learn…
PS 267 Spring Fling
Outside PS 267 E 63rd Street between Second & Third Avenue, New YorkPS 267 hosts a neighborhood block party with bouncy inflatables, games, carnival rides, crafts and snacks. Proceeds benefit PS 267 PTA and the programs it supports.
“We Are Still Here!” Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend
Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street, New YorkJoin members of the Lunaapeew/Lenape community and the Museum of the City of New York for a weekend of activities celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of the First People…
And Then, Now
Green-Wood Cemetery 5th Avenue & 25th Street, Brooklyntraverse 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…
Fifth Avenue Blooms Activations
The Maison 550 Madison at E 55th St, New YorkThe Van Cleef & Arpels Maison Garden hosts special treats, live performances, and children’s activities on May weekends in conjunction with installation Fifth Avenue Blooms. From 11 am-4 pm, watch…
Smorgasburg In Prospect Park
Prospect Park, Breeze Hill Lincoln Road & Ocean Ave, New YorkSpend your Sundays noshing at the largest weekly open-air food market in America featuring 35 local vendors—including Parantha Alley and Vaquero Elotes—and a full bar. At what the New York…
Rock And Roll Playhouse: Music of Prince
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, BrooklynJoin 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…
Irish Dance Festival
Pier I 500 West 70th Street, New YorkThe 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…
Children’s Day at Japan Village
Japan Village 934 Third Avenue, BrooklynCelebrate 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…
Children’s Day: Kodomo No Hi
Japan Society 333 E 47th Street, New YorkHang 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…
Aladdin Autism Friendly Performances
New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W 42nd Street, New YorkBased 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…
Rubin Family Sundays: Blossoming Beyond Borders
Rubin Museum of Art 150 W 17 Street, New YorkJoin 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…
New York City Ballet Children’s Workshops
Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway, New YorkNYCB 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…
Galli Theater: Beauty & The Beast
Galli Theater 72 Warren St, New YorkSee 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…
Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street, New YorkJoin 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…
CrossCurrent AAPI Arts Festival
Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd, QueensThe 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…
Morgan Library Spring Family Fair
The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Avenue at E 36th Street, New YorkCelebrate 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…
May the 4th Be with You: A Tribute to Star Wars
The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street, New YorkCelebrate 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…
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.
The Crack-a-lackin’ Classical Concert
United Palace of Cultural Arts 4140 Broadway at 175th Street, New YorkThe 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…