Apollo: When We Went to the Moon Intrepid Museum Pier 86, W 46th Street & Twelfth Ave,
The Intrepid Museum–home of the space shuttle Enterprise—is thrilled to host Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. This special exhibition, Using interactive media, photographs, and rarely-seen artifacts from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center archives, this exhibition in the Space Shuttle Pavilion explores the people, technology and world events that defined the history of…
🎟 $36, $26/ages 5-12, free/ages 4 & under
Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park Carousel 95 Prospect Park West, Brookyln
Take your first ride of spring on Prospect Park Alliance’s historic Carousel. 53 magnificent horses ride alongside a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two dragon-pulled chariots in a charming carousel built in 1912. One of the only wheelchair accessible carousels in the nation. Snacks available at the Pony Express Snack Bar. In the park's…
🎟 $3/ride, $13/five rides
Pier 2 Roller Rink Brooklyn Bridge Park 99 Plymouth St, Brooklyn
Skate on a world-class roller and inline skating rink with a waterfront view and a top 40 soundtrack. Skatemates available for beginners ($6). Wrist guards required for all skaters; rentals are provided free of charge. 🍽️ Purchase snacks and beverages at the rinkside cafe. 🎟️ Free admission Mon & Fri 3:30pm-6:00pm, Sat 10:30 am–12 pm
🎟 $12, $8/skate rental
Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,
A free, GPS-enabled work of public art uses music to illuminate the natural environment. Created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and sound artist Ellen Reid, the experience is guided by the listener: the path you choose dictates the music you hear, and no two visits will be exactly the same. After installing the free app and…
Rocket Park Mini Golf New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Explore key science concepts such as propulsion, gravity, escape velocity, launch window, gravitational assist, and more in a nine-hole miniature golf course, built around actual rockets and spacecraft that helped initiate the space race (originally featured at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair). Learn how the same laws of motion and gravity that guide the path…
🎟 $20/adults, $17/kids, students & seniors
Park & Read at Muscoot Farm
Join a read-aloud program aimed at fostering a love for reading in young children in picturesque Muscoot Farm. This engaging initiative, organized by Westchester County Director of Programs and Policies, Childcare & Education Roseanne Finizio, offers an enriching experience for children aged 3 to 6.
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park 11101 Corona Ave, Flushing
A carousel created for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair by combining two historic Coney Island carousels is the centerpiece of this small, kid-friendly amusement park. Choose from 4 jumping horses, 7 standing horses, 1 menagerie animal, and 2 chariots. Try an assortment of classic, family-friendly rides within a tree-filled landscape including the Corona Cobra Coaster, a…
🎟 $4.50/ride, $40/10 rides
Pier 62 Carousel Pier 62 61 Chelsea Piers,
Take a spin on 33 hand-carved, custom-designed Hudson River Valley animals - raccoons, seahorses, bears & more. The carousel structure has a green roof and opens to a sprawling lawn and tree-lined pathways. Guests must be at least 42” to ride alone. If a child is under 42”, the child must have a ticket but…
🎟 $4.50
Wheel Fun Rentals Flushing Meadows Corona Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park 11101 Corona Ave, Flushing
Rent bikes, 4-wheeled surreys, kayaks, pedal boats and and more at the northern edge of Meadow Lake.All boaters receive boating instructions and must wear Coast Guard approved life vests. Helmets available for bikers.Boaters under 15 years old must be accompanied onboard by an adult. Must be 10 years or older to be on a Single Kayak and 5 years or older when accompanied by an adult on a double kayak.Get a snack or meal at the lakeside patio area at Ederle Terrace Cafe with lots of picnic tables and a pretty view.
🎟 $16-$30/hour
Rose B. Simpson: “Seed” Madison Square Park Madison Avenue & E 24th Street,
Seven eighteen-foot-high sentinels convene in a circle supporting and nurturing a female form who emerges from the earth in a newly commissioned public art exhibition by Rose B. Simpson Also in Inwood Hill Park, where one sculpture faces the ancient wood in acknowledgment of Native histories deeply connected to the land; the other looks outward to…
Somewhere to Roost American Folk Art Museum 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue at W 66th Street,
Explore the ways that artists evoke and construct ideas of “home" in over 60 works including paintings, textiles, photographs, and sculptures by self-taught artists.
🎟 Free, $5 donations suggested
Tulip Festival West Side Community Garden W 89th Street between Amsterdam & Columbus,
Admire over 100 varieties of tulip and other flowers in a charming community garden, open to all from dawn to dusk. Frequent visitors will see the tulip display changing every few days, as some varieties fade and others come into bloom. Learn about gardening and enjoy other activities April 13-14 and April 20-21, 10 am-4…
Bessie’s Big Shot Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Central Park at W 79th Street & West Drive,
See a fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure at the historic, cozy Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Marionettes and music tell the story of Bessie the cow, who dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root Bessie…
🎟 $15, $10/ages 1.5-12 years, free/under 18 months
I’mPossible The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd St,
Run away and join the circus with young Johnny as he finds himself among an awe-inspiring, inclusive ensemble featuring a Deaf ringmaster, an award-winning gymnast who uses a wheelchair and an aerialist born without legs. Accessible to all, every performance incorporates American Sign Language, audio description, open captioning, sensory-friendly lighting and sound, and a relaxed…
🎟 $24-$49
The Masked Singer: Behind the Mask! The Paley Center for Media 25 W 52 Street,
Step into a world where mystery, music, and masquerade converge in an exhibit featuring the artistry, mystery, and competition of FOX’s hit show. Framed by a stunning selection of the series' costumes, video highlights, artifacts, and photography, this immersive exhibition is a celebration of the innovative and addictive television favorite. Make Masked Singer–themed arts and…
🎟 $21.50/ages 12+, $17.50/students & seniors, free/ages 11 & under
Park Avenue Mall Sculptures Park Avenue Malls Park Avenue between E 53rd & E 83rd Street,
Two new sculptural installations join the Park Avenue Malls's 66,000 orange peony double tulips commemorating the 400th anniversary of the city’s founding by Dutch colonists. In Jorge Otero-Pailos' Analogue Sites (Park Avenue @ E 53rd, 66th & 67th Streets), three monumental steel sculptures wrought from fencing that surrounded the former Eero Saarinen-designed U.S Embassy in…
Taste of the Oculus Westfield World Trade Center Oculus 185 Greenwich Street,
Save 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% off to fixed price menus and gift-with-purchase promotions, with something for every taste throughout the day from breakfast through dinner, sweet and savory, and everything…
Aloha Market Shopify NYC 131 Greene Street,
The 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 artisanal specialties in an immersive shopping experience Entrepreneurs from Maui Crisps, Nāpili FLO Farm, HI Spice and Maui Chili Chili Oil will be available for…
Earth Rocks! Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn
Join 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 new makerspace, Nature’s Engineers. The week is organized around four overarching themes: Grow, Sustain, Care, and Explore.
🎟 $15, free/babies under 1
Black Comic Book Festival Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevarrd,
Meet 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 showcases, and highlights the work of creators from across the diaspora.