Nature, Animals & Science

National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey

Friday, October 6–Friday, August 31, 10:00 am–10:00 pm
National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey ~
$39.50, $32.50/ages 12 & under, $36.50/seniors
Come face-to-face with (virtual) humpback whales and great white sharks, Humboldt squid and sea lions in an immersive experience that harnesses ground-breaking...

Arbor Day in Prospect Park

Friday, April 27, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Prospect Park Boathouse & Audubon Center ~ 101 East Dr, B
FREE
Enjoy games, crafts and an exhibit on Brooklyn's last remaining forest, Prospect Park. Get inspired with Discovery Packs, ready-to-go kits filled with...

Tulip Festival

Saturday, April 28, 8:00 am–8:00 pm
West Side Community Garden ~ Upper West Side
FREE
Admire colorful tulips and other flower in a charming community garden, open everyday from dawn to dusk.

Arbor Weekend at Wave Hill

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Wave Hill ~ Bronx
FREE
Celebrate trees in a lovely landscape of leafy giants. Activities include a tree-themed Family Art Project, a Junior Arborist Station where ages...

Arbor Weekend at Wave Hill

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Wave Hill ~ Bronx
FREE
Celebrate trees in a lovely landscape of leafy giants. Activities include a tree-themed Family Art Project, maple syrup tasting and a tree-themed...

Sakura Matsuri 2018

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Brooklyn Botanic Garden ~ Brooklyn
$25, $20/Seniors & Students, Free/Kids 12 & Under
Enjoy nearly 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture among gorgeous blossoming cherry tress at this annual festival.

Wave Hill Family Art Project

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wave Hill ~ Bronx
FREE
The historic Wave Hill House nestled among scenic forests and gardens hosts storytime and crafts inspired by the surroundings.

Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo

Saturday, April 28, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
The Bronx Zoo ~ Bronx
$23.95/adults, $19.95/ages 3-12, $21.95/seniors, free/ages 1 & under
The Bronx Zoo celebrates its vibrant neighborhood with street art workshops, hip-hop performances by legends like Grandmasters Melle Mel and the Sugar...

That Chemistry Show

Saturday, April 28, 12:00 pm–1:15 pm
The Physics Theater ~ Midtown West
$29 at this link
A candle that moves water, a paper cup that won't burn, a firefly without fire. An atomic flash, weaponized sugar, a hydrogen...

Fort Tryon Kids Art: Geological Abstract Painting

Saturday, April 28, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Fort Tryon Park ~ Hamilton/Washington Heights
FREE
Join Artist Rachel Sydlowski to create abstract paintings based on geological formations found in Fort Tryon Park. Use India ink, Dr. Martins...

Sakura Matsuri 2018

Sunday, April 29, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Brooklyn Botanic Garden ~ Brooklyn
$25, $20/Seniors & Students, Free/Kids 12 & Under
Enjoy nearly 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture among gorgeous blossoming cherry tress at this annual festival.

Wave Hill Family Art Project

Sunday, April 29, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wave Hill ~ Bronx
FREE
The historic Wave Hill House nestled among scenic forests and gardens hosts storytime and crafts inspired by the surroundings.

Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo

Sunday, April 29, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
The Bronx Zoo ~ Bronx
$23.95/adults, $19.95/ages 3-12, $21.95/seniors, free/ages 1 & under
The Bronx Zoo celebrates its vibrant neighborhood with street art workshops, hip-hop performances by legends like Grandmasters Melle Mel and the Sugar...

Hamilton Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Sunday, April 29, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Bowling Green Park ~ Lower Manhattan
$21.50, $17.50 ages 7-17
Follow in Alexander Hamilton’s footstep through the streets of Lower Manhattan, from Bowling Green to Federal Hall on Wall Street, from Hamilton’s...

Friendship Circle Upper East Side Carnival and Walk

Sunday, April 29, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Chabad Upper East Side ~ Upper East Side
Rides & activities $3-10 tickets each
A benefit for kids with special needs includes rides, arcades, a teen gaming tent, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, bouncy castles, a...

That Physics Show

Sunday, April 29, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
The Physics Theater ~ Midtown West
$39 at this link
Professional physics demonstrator David Maiullo brings his scientific "magic" from the world of physics to an off-Broadway show for all ages. Based...

Lego Build

Sunday, April 29, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
The Oculus at the World Trade Center ~ Lower Manhattan
$25/child-adult pair; proceeds benefit Habitat NYC
Children ages 5-12 work in teams of four led by Habitat NYC staff and volunteers to build their own version of a...

Gateway Storytime

Monday, April 30, 10:15 am–12:00 pm
American Museum of Natural History ~ Upper West Side
suggested $22/ages 12-65, $12.50/ages 2-12, $17/students & seniors free/ages 2 & under
Ages 2.5 to 5 can play in the fascinating Discovery Room, then explore a natural science or cultural topic with a story,...

Wave Hill Family Art Project

Saturday, May 5, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Wave Hill ~ Bronx
FREE
The historic Wave Hill House nestled among scenic forests and gardens hosts storytime and crafts inspired by the surroundings.

Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo

Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
The Bronx Zoo ~ Bronx
$23.95/adults, $19.95/ages 3-12, $21.95/seniors, free/ages 1 & under
The Bronx Zoo celebrates its vibrant neighborhood with street art workshops, hip-hop performances by legends like Grandmasters Melle Mel and the Sugar...